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Avatar for Shore2shore heating and cooling
Shore2shore heating and cooling
5.0(
14
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They fixed my heat pump by getting the motor fan operational. Previosly Cinch Home Warranty had another company do a repair that failed when the fan became detached. The warranty company said it was part of an “exterior part” and wouldn’t repair or replace the unit. I was searching for Hvac companies to replace the unit and Shore2Shore said “let’s see what we can do.” Voila they reengineered the fan install and it is humming happily along. This has saved us $$$$$$’s!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning
4.8(
82
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks really know their jobs n preform them very very well I had One hour HVAC service come and try to repair my existing mini split and found out that the original company who installed it did a lot of things wrong that why I had to have it recharged every year this is why I called One Hour HVAC service they were here on time got right to work quickly found a lot of issues once Matt. Pointed these things out it was easy to see he was being honest with me Matt Bebee was very professional very polite he helped me decide on a new unit and sit everything up for me to days later Scott showed up with to very nice young men and in a matter of 3.5 hours they removed my old system and installed my new system and did an awesome job very efficient very professional very nice guys and they cleaned up everything so well Iâ d be proud to recommend ONE HOUR n Matt and Scott n his crew to anyone Iâ m exstreamly pleased"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hall's HVAC, LLC
4.9(
17
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hallâ s came out to give me a second opinion and spent significant time diagnosing the issue which gave me confidence in the repair proposal. In addition it saved me $1675 from the previous repair quote I had received from a different HVAC Contractor who charged me $175 for his 30 minute diagnosis which was incorrect and admittedly based on a hunch. So if I listened to him I would have been out $2175 and still have had the issue he was hired to fix. Hallâ s was excellent to work with and very communicative throughout the project. They even followed up a week later to make sure everything was working properly. It is hard to find someone you can trust and I cannot recommend them enough."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bay-Care Heating & Air
5.0(
11
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent mini split installation and service from start to finish. The team was professional, respectful, and very knowledgeable. The energy report was extremely helpful and led to insulation improvements that provided real energy-efficient benefits and cost saving credits. Everything was clearly explained, and the work was done neatly and on time. I highly recommend them."
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Dewey Beach Marina
Dewey Beach Marina
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+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Centra-Spike, Inc.
3.9(
125
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Serving Oxford, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician was excellent, polite and thorough and his name is Eric. He met our facilities manager at our church in Brentwood, MD at the preset appointment time. He explained everything he discovered that would require attention and was very knowledgeable about what it would require to keep our units running at optimum levels, particularly given the extremely hot days we've been having. We would definitely consider Centra-Spike for future service and/or repairs."
Rooftop Unit
Rooftop Unit
Rooftop Unit
Rooftop Unit
Carrier 80% Gas Furnace

+5

Response time30 mins
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Oxford, MD

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The Oxford, MD homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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