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Moore Heating and Cooling
4.8(
137
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are retired and installing new ducts and central air conditioning was a big decision for us as far as investment. We had worked with Moore Heating and A/C here in Anchorage, AK before. We had wonderful service with them installing a new furnace so we decided to give them a try. Moore has a really well qualified sales rep. that comes to your home to sit down and assess what your needs are. His name is Tony and he is about the most personable guy you will ever work with. We were a little on the fence about having air conditioning as we live in Anchorage, AK (37 years). No one in our entire neighborhood has A/C; but the summer of 2019 broke our backs with the heat. Tony was an effective resource on what was happening around Anchorage and what kind of A/C units were good options. I remember him teaching us what level of air conditioner we needed, taking into account we live in Alaska. I appreciated that he has lived in AK long enough to know the weather and the changes. Questions? We had scads of them and Tony never made us feel like we were taking up his time. After we gathered our information and weighed the options, we were able to tell him what our first choice would be...but we weren't sure we could afford it. Tony said, no problem. He would work up an estimate on as many options as we wanted. He then walked around the house measuring spaces and giving suggestions as to where to put our central A/C unit outside. We also wanted new ducts, and there he went, down to our terrible small crawl space to measure it up. There were no commitment papers signed; he just shook our hands and said he would have the estimates within a day or two. And he was punctual on that point also. Our estimate came online and we were able to see costs for all the different options (Central A/C, Mini Split wall units, even window air conditioners). We were extremely pleased with the estimate for both the central air and an entire new modern duct system. We had the money in savings, but Tony told us about how they offer financing and we took it. The installment was scheduled just a few weeks away. Tony told us it would be just about 2 days of work, (due to duct system replacement). I had to see it to believe it but these very professional guys were a team that got all the work done in 2 days! Moore set up having the city inspector come out and verify all the codes. All the employees we dealt with were professional, respectful of our home, punctual and open to any questions while they worked. Outstanding company. Could not ask for better. Now all our neighbors want to come look at the air conditioner as if we had a new grand child in the family. Greatest asset? Tony H. the Moore representative. He helped us choose the right unit for our 1400 square foot 2 story home. Price was fair, service, the best you get in Anchorage. Garth and Martha O. Anchorage, AK"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
116
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

"Jim is local.  It went great. Jim Ferrell is a professional of the highest caliber. Responded quickly, took care of my problems, and advised me as to better means of protection than I had. He came back a second time to uninstall software that I purchased that did not provide adequate protections and installed free software that would do the job.  He did the work through remote connection, but is available on site if necessary. <br /> For those people needing help on getting red of malware, viruses , etc. on your computer,  Jim is local, better than all thse remote out of state location providers, is a mature, highly trained professional in this area. <br /> If you go to local computer stores you get very young people that can do a basic job, but are no where near the professional level of Jim. <br /> I highly recommend Jim to anyone that needs these type services. <br />"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.2(
4,824
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Nikiski, AK

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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