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Overall Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.7(
201
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam called immediately and AJ was here earlier than the scheduled time. They replaced a fuse for the air handler and solved a two year mystery of why the AC wasnâ t working. They also charged and cleaned two condensers right before the summer heat set in. Will be calling them for our other central hvac system very soon!"
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+17

Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
134
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally reviewed Dawson Mechanical Contracting two years ago when this furnace was originally converted to gas. (Superbly.) I called them again this morning because the overflow tank was leaking water--today is a Saturday after a snowstorm--and Dave and his crew came out a few hours later and repaired the entire thing. (A serious and complicated job.) I'm grateful for the speed and professionalism Dawson Mechanical Contracting showed. My heat is working again, and the price was fair. I recommend these guys without reservation. Two thumbs up."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was in desperate need of an AC unit repair and Kyle came to the rescue. Iâ  ve owned my home since 2019 and have been looking for and honest and reliable AC technician. Iâ  ve used a couple of other technicians but Kyle will be my go to moving forward. He kept me informed of everything he was doing and educated me on how my unit should be running. He even gave me info for what filters I should be purchasing to help my unit run efficiently. He gave me several options with regards to repairs and I went with the higher priced option because it was so reasonable and I didnâ  t want to cut corners. I will be scheduling my routine maintenance with him for the summer and winter. Iâ  m so happy I finally found an AC technician I can rely on. I highly recommend him."
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Quality HVAC LLC
4.6(
101
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"First, Jennifer in the office was great and got us a tech same day. Technician Art was fantastic. Diagnosed and repaired in same day. He was courteous, friendly and professional and I would recommend him to anyone who needs Central AC repairs."
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Central air installation
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Crane
Rooftop

+47

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Celestial Air HVAC, LLC
4.3(
82
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We originally hired Celestial Air for just a preseason cleaning and servicing of our central A/C. Adam was prompt and courteous. However, after he examined the unit, he indicated that the system was very old, inefficient, and had a leak. He could repair all of these, but cautioned that it would cost about $1500, and there was no guarantee that there would not be new leaks occurring. He recommended a new unit, which would be more efficient, and quieter, quoting a price that seemed reasonable, and would also include the splitting of our single zone into two zones. Of course in a situation where a service turns into a major purchase, you always wonder if the technician is telling the truth, but we went ahead with the new unit, and we are glad we did. The installation took place the following week, and we have never seen a group of workers work as hard - from late morning until 9pm or so. They also left both the outside and the attic cleaner than they found it. After we started using the unit, we found that , because of the two-zoning, the ducts became very noisy if only the one zone was active. We let them know the problem, and they figured out that the installation required a larger bypass damper, which they came and installed, and which solved the problem. Throughout, they were very responsive and polite. I would definitely recommend them."
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Unit Replacements
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York Gas Furnace

+10

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Newark, 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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