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Avatar for Global Green Solutions
Global Green Solutions
5.0(
248
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with their central AC repair service. The technician arrived on time, quickly diagnosed the issue, and had everything running smoothly in no time. Very professional, honest pricing, and excellent workmanship. Highly recommend!"
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Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Absolute Air Conditioning And Heating
4.9(
78
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian and his crew did a great job servicing the 2 A/C units and swamp cooler. He is very thorough. During the service of one of the A/C units he discovered the fan motor was over amping. He removed and replaced the fan unit all under warranty. The poor air flow problem in two of the rooms was somewhat of a mystery. After all other avenues were exhausted an access hole had to be cut into the ceiling (no attic access is available) to expose the ducting. It turns out that a piece of the insulation in the sheet metal duct work had been poorly installed when the house was built (not Brian) and had fallen away blocking the ducting to the rooms with the poor air flow. Mystery solved. Brain left no stone unturned in the resolution of this problem. The attic where the ducting is located is extremely small and it was very hot but Brian did not let the conditions deter him from doing an outstanding job. Brian is the only one I will call for any A/C work!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
4.9(
209
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a severe leak under the bathroom sink that went under the wall and into my master closet ruining the flooring. He was able to repair the PEX like plumbing leak in the meantime. We are still considering going ahead with a repipe of our entire house in the future sometime."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
4.9(
270
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Review of inspection and estimate bid process. This is a solid, honest, and professional company. Thank you to Ivan who came out to the property to assess a mainline leak by our sidewalk. He offered impeccable service and respect with understanding of my needs for plumbing repairs. All City came through with requested bids for both a 2 foot patch repair and a full water mainline replacement for several types of piping and methods. Ivan provided proper legal estimate contracts and scope of work details, responded promptly and courteously to all phone calls, emails and texts. As it turned out the County Public Works Department easily fixed the connector leak when repairing the sidewalk concrete and the mainline was confirmed as stable. The mainline had been replaced prior, unbeknownst to me. No extra repairs were needed. I definitely would have contracted All City to do this repair if it was necessary. Ivan is the best, very kind and polite as was the office staff and Dominic who booked the appointment. I’m glad All City is in the OC area! Thank you, it was a pleasure to interact with your company!"
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+42

Response time10 mins
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Dori's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
5.0(
25
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Dori was quick to respond and arrived to our home to repair one of our ac units which quit working. He was knowledgeable and honest. Finished the job fast, clean and the price was right! Thank you Dori!"
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blair Heating & Air
4.9(
51
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We signed up for a maintenance plan. They are very friendly, very professional, positive. We used them because they were highly rated on Angie's List plus the reviews."
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Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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RighTime Home Services Riverside
4.1(
126
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We used RighTime Home Services for our new thermostat installation and they were great from start to finish. We purchased a new thermostat but realized that we needed a C-wire for the thermostat to work. We had a C-Wire, however it did not have power because it was not connected, so we called RighTime. The Main office was so polite when we called and stated they could have someone out on the same day which was great. As soon as I finished speaking with the front office, Ian called and stated they would have the technician Trevor out to our house in 45 minutes. WOW fast service and we love it. Trevor was fantastic!!! We could not have asked for a better technician. He was so informative and explained everything and the price was fair for today's market. Trevor walk us through the installation and made sure that our air and heat worked before he left. It's hard to find great service and we are so pleased to have worked with RighTime Home Services and will be using them again in the near future."
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686 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for On Time Home Services
On Time Home Services
4.8(
21
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I’ve had so many AC technicians through my house, and I have to say, Carlos Cetz is the best technician I’ver ever had. I’ve had him four times now, and he has solved all my problems no matter how complex, weird, or alarming. Carlos is always so calm, observant, and very, very knowledgeable. The first problem was when I had a lot of water coming out the side of my house. Carlos knew what the problem was and went to my attic. There he saw the drain wasn’t draining. He was able to drain it and found that cement, insulation, and dirt was stopping up the drain. This must have been from the time my house was built. The second problem was a problem I had called many times for and no amount of technicians could figure it out. They would say it was the door rattling, the motor was dirty, or another excuse. But Carlos did a thorough inspection and found one motor needed replacing. When I told him the noise was only on the upstairs unit, he inspected it well and said everything was in working condition. Carlos went out of his way to inspect the room where the noise was coming from. He found it was from one of my light fixtures in my study room that was making the noise due to the vibration. Sure enough he was correct. He tried getting the loose screw out, but it was too deep. I need to call an electrician for this problem, but I am so relieved. This noise was bothering me for a year and a half. I kept hearing it day and night and kept thinking something was going to break in my attic, but now I don’t have to worry about that. Carlos finally solved this annoying mystery, and I am just so grateful! The third problem was a rancid smell coming from my air conditioner vent. Due to my asthma and on-going fires around me, I had the fan going on all day and night and the air conditioner going on and off throughout the day. Carlos was able to explain how the condensation around the air conditioners work and why this situation was happening. Immediately we knew that that’s what happened. Even when I had a hard time understanding the mechanics, Carlos illustrated it so well. Carlos is so smart and a great communicator. He has a presence about him. Whenever I see him, I know my house is in good hands. He always uses a shoe cover when coming into my house, pets my barking dog so she isn’t scared anymore, covers my clothes with sheets, cleans the insulation that fell from the attic, and explains clearing what he did to solve the issue. The fourth problem was with the motor that was used to blow more air to the room farthest away and over the garage. The room gets so hot during the summer and cold during the winter. The motor kept failing to blow. Then Carlos had a creative and brilliant idea to connect it directly to the A/C and heater directly. Sorry this is so long, but this survey is way overdue and covers 4 different services. To sum up, Carlos is the best technician I have ever met. Thank you On-time Air for having caring and knowledgeable technicians like Carlos."
"Our expert team swiftly resolved the furnace noise issue, restoring peace and comfort to our client's home. Another successful moment at On Time Home Services!"

"Another job well done! Our team at On Time Home Services continues to deliver top-notch furnace preventive maintenance to keep your home comfortable and your system running efficiently. Trust us to ensure your peace of mind this winter season.
"Our expert team swiftly resolved the furnace noise issue, restoring peace and comfort to our client's home. Another successful moment at On Time Home Services!"
Winter's chill is no match for our top-notch HVAC services at On Time Home Services! ❄️ From furnace tune-ups to air duct cleaning, we've got you covered for a warm and comfortable home. Don't let the cold catch you off guard – schedule your HVAC service today!
"Our expert team swiftly resolved the furnace noise issue, restoring peace and comfort to our client's home. Another successful moment at On Time Home Services!"

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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Palm Desert, CA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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