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H & W Heating & Air
4.9(
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"To start the saga, we had several companies come out and provide quotes on replacing our aging A/C unit.  Our original unit was a 2.5 ton unit installed in 1993 when the house was built.  Although it was still running alright, it was starting to show signs of aging.  When I contacted Waylon, at H&W Heating and Air, he was prompt with a response and came out the same week to take a look at the house and provide an estimate.  Of the three quotes I obtained, I felt like H&W not only provided the best cost option, but also provided the "no BS" solution to my cooling needs.  After taking time to review the quotes and research the equipment, I felt like H&W exactly matched my needs, gave me a fair price and did not try to oversell me.  In-fact, one of my requests to add new ducting/ a new vent was turned down by Waylon (Note: this was recommended by one of the other quotes) because he believed the new unit will do a better job than the old unit at cooling a trouble spot in my house (Saved me $$ right there). He said "let's wait and see if this doesn't fix it first".
I would like to add, that I like the way Waylon sends his quotes and most of his communication via e-mail.  That gives me a clear record of what I've asked for and when I had questions, after he left, I was able to have a record of the answers as well.
Based on my decision, I called and scheduled the service for 9/4/2015.  I decided to go with the 3 ton, 14 SEER rated Bryant system.  Waylon told me his team would show up to replace the unit at 0730 and that they should be done  around 11-1130. 
Let me tell you, he was there at exactly 0730 and they were finished with replacing the unit and cleaning up by 1100.  He balanced thee airflow in the house and when they left there was hardly a trace they had been there in the first place.
Overall, I am highly satisfied with the work performed and would highly recommend H&W Heating and Air to anyone looking to replace their A/C units.

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Henderson Electric of NWF, LLC
4.9(
17
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1955

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Serving NW Florida since 1955. Family owned and operated Electrical Wiring and Repair for both Residential & Commercial. No job too small or too large. From ceiling fan installation to warehouse wiring . . . We do it All!

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim is local.  It went great. Jim Ferrell is a professional of the highest caliber. Responded quickly, took care of my problems, and advised me as to better means of protection than I had. He came back a second time to uninstall software that I purchased that did not provide adequate protections and installed free software that would do the job.  He did the work through remote connection, but is available on site if necessary.
For those people needing help on getting red of malware, viruses , etc. on your computer,  Jim is local, better than all thse remote out of state location providers, is a mature, highly trained professional in this area.
If you go to local computer stores you get very young people that can do a basic job, but are no where near the professional level of Jim.
I highly recommend Jim to anyone that needs these type services.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Core Mechanical
4.4(
28
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They fit me in their schedule the next day, and fixed the problem right away.
I've used them a handful of times now, and always been satisfied. They have helped keep a couple of old A/C systems running beyond their time, and installed a complete new system for me. I've tried  a couple other companies, and felt fortunate if they even answered their phone. Core Mechanical of Summerland Key has always been responsive and always fixed my A/C problems right the first time.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
B.Williams ac llc
5.0(
6
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

we are a small family owned A/C service company with five employees.WE service all major brands of air conditioning and heating systems.We install new systems in residential and commercial applications we do rental/condo repair and or replacement H.V.A.C systems. We have been in business since 1982 and try to provide quality service in a professional friendly manor

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Jnb Contracting LLC
4.4(
18
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

JNB Contracting, LLC (Also Known as JNB Services, LLC) is well-establish residential and commercial company in Daleville, Alabama and have been in business for 5 years. \nWe serve over 725 clients and have done over 1,000 projects. We satisfied our clients so well that they keep coming back for multiple projects with us and they continuously refer us to the people they know! We also received over 60 testimonials from them. We deliver quality of work, use quality materials and on budget-guaranteed! \n\nWe provide high quality professional home renovations and construction services and products to middle and high-income proud homeowners in Alabama and all around. We transform our client's lives by improving their standard of living and lifestyle in their own homes. We are best know for, by involving best practices in project management and scheduling, we are trustworthy, reliable and consistently deliver a worry free turn-key service and a pleasant experience to our clients.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Affordable Heating Cooling & Solar Energy
4.0(
8
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Service and Repair, Preventitive service, all makes and models, warranties on all systems, 18 years serving the gulf coast. New construction, replacements, all types solar energy. High efficient systems. All our work exceeds all southern building codes. Uniform employees, drug free work place. Our business has been built from one happy customer telling another.For Your convince you may schedule your service call on line at www.AffordableAirQuality.com install smart phone app http://www.1tap.mobi/affordableairquality or simple call 850.622.1871. Our employees are not paid by commission we are a Carrier Dealer, and work on all makes and models warranty and non warranty. Please let us know how we can improve!

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Panama City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"We've got American Home Shield. So that kinda varies but united air temp has done some work for us. Probably a couple years ago, I think so. I think its two years ago. They did work on our air conditioning. Well you know with American Home Shield you only pay $75.00. You sign up for a year , its like something you subscribe to.  You call and contact American Home Shield and they have somebody contact you whose in line with their services and agrees to work with them. You pay $75.00 and if its not done correctly for each visit but if they come back twice you don't pay again. Its like 400 and something a year. Its fabulous, its fabulous. If you need plumbing , H VAC, lighting, its amazing. Its worth every dime. And if they can't fix it they replace it at no charge unless you want to upgrade There are some different companies but even when we refinanced our house they had us, no we bought another house in Winchester for our son. And they made us have it in with our policy and they use American Home shield. its fabulous and you don't have to do the searching or anything, If you aren't happy you just tell American Home shield. One time United Air Temp tried to talk us into , they did some plumbing work too, and they were going try to talk us into replacing it with a cheap model. That isn't American Home Shield policy its with the same thing or you can pay to upgrade. Pay the balance of an upgrade. We use it all the time. When my son has issues with his house I tell him just call American Home Shield. They guarantee they will be out within 72 hrs but its usually within 24 hours. We contacted them last week about my son's air conditioning. They came out right away, they had to order something. They had to come back out and they did last Wednesday and they fixed it."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Panama City, FL

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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