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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mega Power Electric is an excellent company to work with. Gary and his team are knowledgeable, honest, and will go out of their way to get the job done right. We installed panels and solar battery storage unit in our home and we're reaping the benefits of being clean and green."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Joe Bryson Plumbing Heating and AC
4.9(
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryson Heating and Air showed up on time! Gave me a reasonable bid. Installed a new unit! Cleaned out my old ductwork and took time after to show me how to clean my unit. Since I live in the country, “we got dirt!”! Joe himself over saw the whole process. Highly recommend! PS Joe also sold me a 25 Kilo Volt Solar panel grid. Saves me over $1000 am month. Solar is the way to go! Anything to save money right now."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cencal Mechanical
5.0(
11
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cencal was prompt, professional, and did the work in the quoted time. The service is amazing. They removed my old, Freon-leaking HVAC in one day and got the new one installed and balanced in 2 more days. Then they had a technician come and make sure the system was functioning properly. They helped me get available rebates and are very positive people.
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NRG Clean Power
4.5(
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We chose NRG for our solar installation. Everyone we worked with (especially Gemma and Leila) was incredibly helpful and responsive along every step of the process. They responded to emails and texts within a day or two at the most, but usually within a couple of hours. They were patient and very helpful with all of the questions we had (and we had many!), and they were happy to coordinate with other contractors that were doing work on our house at the same time. We did a fairly detailed analysis of the quality, cost, efficiencies, and expected lifetime of the equipment that NRG proposed compared to other companies, and we are confident that they provided the best equipment at the best cost. The installers that came to our house were very professional, worked quickly, and the system was up and running within hours - very impressive. We passed our inspection with no issues and the whole process was completely painless! We are very impressed with the services and products provided by NRG and would wholeheartedly recommend them to family and friends!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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TMC Heating and Cooling
5.0(
6
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely amazing. We had a whole house fan and ac installed. Super professional crew. Very easy to talk to and very very respectful. The unit works so good now and they showed us the problem areas with duct work. They fixed it and wow!!! Thank you guys again."
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+3

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Long's Air Heating and Cooling
5.0(
6
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional product and service, Long's Air Heating and Cooling put in a system that is more effective and efficient for my home than was installed previously. They arrived as scheduled and where professional and courteous. Cleaned up everything nicely. I have already recommended them to family and friends and will continue recommending them. P.S. Long's also provides a twice yearly maintenance with the first years maintenance free. Thanks Jordan"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Oakdale, CA

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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