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Dawson Mechanical Contracting

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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"I needed to replace my Water Heater with a special order Bradford Smith. This company is fair priced and does quality work. The office staff are great at answering the phone and very helpful to insure that any permits or paperwork gets done in a timely manner."

+20

Response time5 hrs

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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MSD Heating & Cooling

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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with my experience using this company. In the middle of a heat wave, right before the July 4th holiday, my AC stopped working. The man who installed it and had been servicing it was too busy to come for a week. I called MSD and was given an appointment for 8 AM the next morning. They were prompt and courteous, fixed my problem, and were reasonably priced. I will be calling them in the future."

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Recommended by98%of homeowners

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1949

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased They fixed the problem very quickly"

Response time1 day

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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All Weather Heating & Cooling

4.8(

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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called All Weather to give me a quote for replacing my gas boiler. They set up a time for their salesperson to come over and give me a quote. The appointment was only a few days later and a man named Joe showed up on time. He spent some time with me, I told him I was looking for a new boiler and a new hot water heater, but I wanted to see what options I have (since I was debating going to a tankless water heater). He told me going indirect hot water tank is the best option and they always use this brand that's the "best one out there". Even though he may have been right, he didn't tend to my questions or concerns very well. I felt like he was getting annoyed that I had questions and eventually I just let him run the show just to get him out of my house faster. Especially when he gave me a quote of $8600, it was much higher than I was anticipating. One thing I really didn't like was when he said I'd have to get a permit since I live in an incorporated village, which would be an extra $500, meanwhile I already had another plumber tell me a permits only $200. So I went with another company. So even though I can't rate All Weather on their work quality, I didn't get a good feeling from their salesperson."

+13

Response time3 days

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were efficient and great. Price is reasonable and payment plans."

Response time6 days

17 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional and great service! Honest throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend!!"

+27

Response time12 hrs

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."

+10

Response time7 hrs

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Newark, NJ

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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