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Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
4.9(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prior to me selecting Aaceâ s heating air conditioning &swamp cooler, I interview (3) other well know AC/heating company and as most knows the â deceptionâ is real! After the initial consultations with one of the companies ( (name I wonâ t disclose)I was almost in tears about how many of their technicians were out of work and that I would help put food on their table...... I reluctantly agreed and signed the contract. After further thoughts I said to myself â he got me and immediately cancelled!! Aaceâ s heating AC & Swamp cooler they were sooo amazing and I was overjoyed with happiness! Integrity, respect, excellence, and team work they exhibited wellð ð ! I'm very picky and hard too please. I had NO option but to give frank and his team the well deserved compliments they rightfully earned!!!! Without a doubt I would recommend them to my family and friends. I forgot to mention they were very clean and took all the trash away even some of mines ð ð !!!! This review is documented from a real customer and NO one asked/ suggested I write anything. Happy customer ð ð ð !!!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southland Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was very efficient and knowledgeable. He was able to supply my quote before he left. I look forward to working with Southland heating and air. Follow up: I made my decision and signed the contract. Best decision I could have made. They were thousands of dollars less for the exact same equipment than 3 other companies I got estimates from. When challenged none of the other companies could revise their estimate to even come close. Southland is a Mitsubishi diamond dealer so I got full Mitsubishi warranties plus 1 year from Southland of parts and service. The day the installers arrived, on time, it was raining. Jamie and Ricardo used the utmost care to protect my home. They covered the floors, moved and covered the furniture and made sure before they left that I fully understood how to use the remote and operate the equipment. I have attached a photo so you can see for yourself the way they carted for my home. The equipment works perfectly. I would hire this company again in a heart"
This is the outdoor unit that offers 17 SEER Hyper efficiency and super quiet operation of 54db's compared to 80 plus on older units
notice the low profile, this is about 14 inch wide instead of the traditional 36 wide.
This replaces your old gas heater
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Air Conditioning And Heating
4.9(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been using Absolute Air for many years to do regular maintenance on our systems. Brian and the team (in the office and in the field) are very professional and easy to work with. So, when we needed to replace our A/C unit that was ancient, we reached out. They helped us select the right unit, which was then installed and set up expertly. The entire process was smooth. Absolute handled our large project with care and the new unit is GREAT!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Blair Heating & Air
4.9(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot rate Blair more highly....they called the day before to say they were coming betw 8:30 and 10:30 and then their technician called today...and showed up on time at 8:39.......he was wonderful .spent an hour working on the AC unit on the roof on one of the Hottest days we have had in Palm Springs..115 Degrees...they honored the discount they had provided on Angies List of $59 for what is normally a $85 16 point Tune Up....and he pointed out a maintenance agreement they provided - I told him I had a home warranty and did not need it..and unlike other AC maintenance people he did not try to pressure me to buy it... I will DEFINITELY use them in the Fall to service the heater!!!"
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Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Right Choice Heating & Air
4.3(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My field technician Leath was prompt on time and highly professional. The services were conducted swiftly and Leath was very knowledgeable and gave me a honest assessment of my unit. He provided me with excellent options for continued service and gave me estimates on the cost of replacing the unit would be and what the trade offs of continuing service or replacing would be."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fel-Air Heating & A/C
3.9(
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Serving Palm Springs, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installers showed up promptly within the window they gave us, they replaced the upstairs ducting and installed dampers to balance the air (one room is a lot warmer because of the sun). We had multiple quotations and they were significantly better than the rest. This did solve our issue completely!"
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Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Palm Springs, 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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