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Pronto Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pronto has been servicing my furnace and AC for several years. When it was time to replace, l knew who I was going to call. Working with Pronto on the replacement was an excellent experience. From Jack in Sales, to Darren and Kevin who led the installation everything went well. Final inspection was completed today. Both the mechanical and electrical inspectors commented on the great job."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
3,083
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1930

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service on replacing our furnace and air conditioner. Sales rep was courteous and gave what seemed like a good price. In at 8am to install and out at 3pm. Installers were polite and great with questions."
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HVAC Doctor LLC
4.8(
26
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitaliy and his team were fantastic! The furnace and AC installation was handled with knowledge and professionalism. They were competitive in pricing, no pressure and made the whole experience a breeze. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!"
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Response time2 days
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Randy Lane & Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc
4.7(
801
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy Lane has skilled plumbers and a well-organized office staff. The plumber arrived at the pre-arranged day & time and fixed the two sinks. The plumber looked at the corroded sections of pipe that I pointed out and stated that his opinion was that replacing those would not significantly increase water pressure in the house. I appreciate the honest opinion.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Conditioned Air Inc
4.8(
51
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used Conditioned Air a few years ago to replace a furnace at a different location. I had a great experience back then and remembered them. 

I called Conditioned Air this morning because my furnace (different location than where they replaced a furnace) was not triggering consistently at the thermostat set point. I was able to get a diagnostic service call the same day. Kathleen answered the call right away, did a fantastic job coordinating with her company, and was quick and responsive when I messaged her with follow up communications later. Taylor was my technician and he arrived a few minutes earlier than our scheduled time. He was pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. The source of the problem was a dirty flame sensor, so he took some time to clean it for me. He said he would only charge me for the trip since it only took a few minutes to clean it. Taylor explained what he did, recommended preventative maintenance on the furnace, and described what a furnace tune up would entail. Before he left, he brought us Girl Scout Cookies, and my favorite flavor too! I haven't had such a thoughtful service provider before!

Conditioned Air has consistently provided me with a positive experience - great communication, prompt service, quality work, and fair pricing. It is obvious that they want to be there for you for the long haul!


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin City Pipeworks
4.8(
426
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

"Dave replaced a sump pump for us. He called ahead to let me know he was on the way. He showed up on time, had the right replacement pump, and did the work quickly. He was personable and his rates were reasonable (as plumbers go)."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was highly pleased with Jim's work. He not only accomplished everything on my list, but he made several suggestions on several
issues that added further performance improvements. 
Jim's response time from my original call was excellent. He is very easy to work with, communicates well and is very customer-oriented.
 
The amount he charged me for the work done and considering the time spent traveling to my house, doing the work and answering my questions and giving me advice was very reasonable. 
I highly recommend Jim for computer installation, network issues,  problem resolution and performance improvement. I will definitely call him in the future for any new issues I have.


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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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HandyVoy.LLC
5.0(
48
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"HandyVoy was very efficient and super nice! They installed duct work and our range hood so our kitchen fumes could be taken outside. I would definitely hire them again for any type of handy work that my husband doesn't want to do :)"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cameron
4.3(
2,055
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Serving Newport, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company has treated me well, especially Mike Museus, who worked over a year (last summer and this spring) to find out why there was a fluid leak in my new AC unit. The leak didn't affect the cooling of my home so I wasn't concerned, but Mike was persistent, even to returning finally with an "expert" to help diagnose the problem. What they found was that the A-coil above the furnace was full of tiny pinholes. On the day this was to be replaced, Steve came before 9 a.m. to remove the defective A-Coil and install the new one. He worked on it all day, without lunch or a break, leaving shortly after 5 p.m. There was no charge, as it was still under warranty. With all that, he still took the time to explain to me why the replacement was so important: that the defective A-Coil could eventually leak enough to damage the furnace below it. Because he was using solder, I believe, to install the new part, he turned on the ceiling fan in the adjacent room to mitigate the fumes. My only complaint is that a few of my vinyl floor tiles were damaged/discolored by the soldering process. That part of the flooring has had water damage before and is missing a few tiles so, after a day of hard work, he may have attributed the damage to work done before. It's not a big deal; I just wish he'd have said something. I have to hand it to Steve, though; he was working by himself, which frequently required him to leave the furnace area to check the outdoor AC unit, then rush back to the indoor work. I think it might have been a two-person job. At least, an assistant could have facilitated some of the work done."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Newport, MN

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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