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Avatar for Arctic Air Conditioning
Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
867
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air conditioning unit stopped working. I called Arctic Air Conditioning and was given an appointment for the following day. Before the arrival of the repair technician, I received a text that he was on the way that included his name and photo. I thought that was great, since I knew exactly who to expect. The technician was polite and professional. He gave a clear explanation of each of my repair options, and quickly completed the one I chose. The cost was very reasonable for the work that was done. I want to add that I am hearing impaired, and repair technician made extra efforts to make sure I understood everything he told me. He was great! I highly recommend Arctic Air Conditioning and will definitely use them again."
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+6

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MSD Heating & Cooling
4.9(
74
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't speak highly enough of Ali. Prompt, courteous, but most importantly able to get to the bottom of problem without ripping off the customer. AN HONEST MAN! After many years of searching, I've finally found an HVAC repair company that I can trust! Happy days are hear again."
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+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
4.7(
52
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Initially I had my AC repaired due to a leak. They were upfront about it possibly not holding the Freon..But for a couple of hundred dollars, I wanted to try it over replacing the entire HVAC sysrem. Mine was 33 years old at that point. So the Freon lasted about a month and I said let's just try it one more time and they were willing to try although again they said it probably isn't going to last even with "stop leak" added. Well it lasted about 5 days. So, when I called them to have them install a new HVAC, they took the second service call and credited it to the new HVAC. I have had the new HVAC for about a month, with the Google Nest thermostat and I could not be happier. Tony, JD, Mike and the other guys are the best. Amazing, professional, honest, with a fair to low price. I honestly would have paid more based on other bids. I would say don't even bother with other bids, but that wouldn't he prudent. So, get other bids but go with these guys. I promise you you will not be disappointed. I could not have asked for a better experience!!!"
Cooling only AHU
Mini Split ODU
Dirty coil pre cleaning.
Dirty Coil Pre Cleaning
Condensing unit during cleaning

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
91
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VIP HVAC impressed me during their initial meeting to discuss my project which involved removing a very old (25+ years) 4 ton Carrier condenser and relocating a new one (4 ton Goodman seer 13) about 25 feet away. Due to the age of my old system which used the old R22 refrigerant, new coils inside would be required and the associated new line set plumbing would need to be run. Company owners Anton and Hector conduct themselves professionally and were extremely forthcoming with information in regards to educating their client (me). Being a very technical guy I really appreciated their willingness to let me watch the entire process and explain any technical questions I had. From explaining the nitty gritty of HVAC operational concepts to specifics about pulling a vacuum and the tools required, to how every part of the system works, the main takeaway for anyone reading this review is that they are very transparent and I never felt at any time that they were hiding anything. This biggest problem most people have with ANY hired help/contractors is when you feel like the vendor is overcharging by leveraging the client's ignorance of the process, whether you are talking about Car mechanics, general contractors, HVAC, or whatever. Seeing and understanding what really goes into the HVAC project, labor and knowledge/experience-wise and accounting for the cost of materials (the condenser, coils, and all the other "small" things like pvc plumbing, copper, condensation pump, caulking etc, made me really appreciate the price quoted to me. In talking to Anton and Hector, asking questions and watching them work I can confidently say that they take pride in their work and are not motivated by selling you a service contract or up sell you on things you might not need. In fact, during our initial meeting Anton had quoted me for a new Furnace, (he actually gave me 4 quote variations to account for my future upgrade plans) but then during the installation of the interior coils that install above the furnace, he told me that he took a look at the furnace exchanges while they had the old ducting removed and he felt they were in good condition so I really did not need a new furnace anytime soon. Now as technical of a guy that I am , I really have no idea what a good or bad condition exchange looks like, but I am sure there are plenty of other less ethical companies out there who could easily take that opportunity to up sell the client on a new furnace or whatnot. The day of my installation was heavy rain in the morning and evening with extremely uncomfortable humidity all through the day. VIP HVAC completed the job without complaint and on time even with a slightly later start due to the weather (10:30am instead of the planned 9am). In regards to pricing with VIP HVAC, not only were they the most professional , transparent and trustworthy of the 4 companies (3 from Home Advisor, 1 from my own independent sourcing) but they happen to be the most afford"
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
Finished job. Furnace & Coil
Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Premier HVAC Services
4.3(
229
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Affordable HVAC repair service. You can actually ask them to do little extras at no additional cost. After I called them for emergency repair of our AC unit, they offered a complementary cleaning for the unit. Amazing customer appreciation. Totally recommended!"
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+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ray's HVAC
Ray's HVAC
4.7(
268
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rays HVAC tech came in and evaluated the problem with the A/C (early Sept. 2020). The coil was freezing up and dripping water. Another company wanted to replace the coil for over $3,000. Rays said it just needed free-on. Topped it off for $200 and the system ran fine after the service. would highly recommend it. Used Rays HVAC for a heating issue March 2021. Ray was quickly reachable, great communication, came the next afternoon. Great job on the repair and for a very good price."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
4.8(
454
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving New Brunswick, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central A/C return in the attic had a clog and Challenger, which is the best Heating and Air Conditioning Corporation in the Universe, came over a day early and so fast and fixed the clog in the A/C return right away. I love this company. My wife, Debra Jean keeps saying she's a Challenger girl for life and she means it. And the costs are so reasonable and I can't thank you enough for coming over a day early to literally save our lives. If you are in the area where Challenger works, look no further, call them. They are wonderful beyond belief."
Furnace & water tank
Furnace & water tank
Coil Replacement
Coil Replacement
Boiler replacements

+11

Response time3 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in New Brunswick, NJ

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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