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Major league hvac
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Major League HVAC did a fantastic job installing my new heat pump and beat everyone price. Excellent customer service and great employees. Clean job and on time service."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JM Stephens Plumbing & Heating
4.9(
118
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim clearly and sensibly answered questions about the issues with my old toilet, then gave me prices and ranges of new ones that he would recommend. He also replaced the sump pumps that I had with new ones of the same kind, which is critical because I am on a street that is prone to flooding and the pumps run every day. He was prompt and pleasant to deal with, and his total price on the pumps was nearly $150 less than another price I was quoted. He likes to talk if someone is nearby, but does exactly what he says he will do and it is quality work so I would not hesitate to go to another room if not feeling conversational!"
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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OCEAN BREEZE HTG & AIR COND
5.0(
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One zone of our two-zone HVAC system was not cooling properly.  First, we got an estimate from a different vendor who recommended replacing the entire system (interior and exterior) without even attempting to diagnose the problem.  We decided to get a second opinion and a neighbor suggested we contact Charles at Ocean Breeze.  "HONESTY & INTEGRITY" is the name of the game for this company.  Charles came to the house to investigate and first checked the interior unit to make sure there were no leaks.  Then (according to my husband - not sure I have this exactly right), Charles disconnected the lines from the interior and exterior units and pressurized them to check for punctures or other signs of leakage. 
After doing a thorough examination of the possible causes for faulty cooling, Charles recommended replacing only the outdoor unit.  He took his time, examined the system thoroughly, consulted with my husband each step of the way, and replaced only what we needed.  He was in our home 2 or 3 times without us being there and could've taken advantage ... but he did not.  We were very impressed with his honesty and thoroughness, and would seek his help again in a heartbeat!  Happy to write this review!  (And thank you, Erik, for the referral!)

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Continental Services
4.9(
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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"Promptly returned email regarding service request, on Saturday. Responded same day to repair 2Ton Geo unit (Waterfurnace). Extremely knowable on geo-thermal systems, the repairs were made in timely manner at a fair price, my only regret on this geo unit is I should have had Continental install the system in the first place, it’s seems very likely I would not be haveing the maintenance issues."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim did a great job. He quickly assessed the problem and then took our unit with him to work on it more. When he got back to us, the fix would have cost more than it was worth. He gave us options for a new or refurbished PC. We felt the refurbished was a good deal and chose that. He came back and set that up and we are very happy with it. He then took a look at my laptop and again took it along. He tuned it up and installed a speed upgrade we wanted. Of course, we paid extra for the new unit and upgrades, but we thought the price was very fair. Jim seemed very knowledgeable and responsive. We will definitely call him again if we need any computer services."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Serving Ocean City, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Danny came on a service call to look at an exterior outlet that did not work when I bought my house years ago. He did a lot of detective work to find out where the issue was, and gave me some repair options. He recommended scheduling a new appointment with a half-day deal, rather than continuing the repair with the service call rate. He also gave me a list of supplies that I could pick up in advance to save some time (and money). When he came back, he installed a new junction box, connected the wires to a circuit (it didn't work because the wires were just tied off), and replaced and sealed the outlet. He had to remove and reinstall the dishwasher in the process, and cleaned up the work area well. Danny was very nice, answered all my questions, and took the time to do things right. I plan to hire him again."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Ocean City, MD

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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