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Avatar for MSD Heating & Cooling
MSD Heating & Cooling
4.9(
74
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Decided to give MSD a call as I had another company over the house today to fix my AC and they were not able to repair it as they needed to order parts. Mehmet answered the phone and couldn't have been more professional/helpful. He spent 10 or so mins on the phone with me trying to understand the problem and give me advice. He unfortunately couldn't send some one out as he was super jammed with the current heat wave. I will not hesitate to call Mehmet again as he is a true professional and very knowledgeable."
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+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
134
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. Dave kindly walked me through the reset process on the phone and did not need to come out to service the water heater. I will be calling him in the future for any needed repairs."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
Fontaine-Repair Heating A/C, LLC
4.7(
52
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Initially I had my AC repaired due to a leak. They were upfront about it possibly not holding the Freon..But for a couple of hundred dollars, I wanted to try it over replacing the entire HVAC sysrem. Mine was 33 years old at that point. So the Freon lasted about a month and I said let's just try it one more time and they were willing to try although again they said it probably isn't going to last even with "stop leak" added. Well it lasted about 5 days. So, when I called them to have them install a new HVAC, they took the second service call and credited it to the new HVAC. I have had the new HVAC for about a month, with the Google Nest thermostat and I could not be happier. Tony, JD, Mike and the other guys are the best. Amazing, professional, honest, with a fair to low price. I honestly would have paid more based on other bids. I would say don't even bother with other bids, but that wouldn't he prudent. So, get other bids but go with these guys. I promise you you will not be disappointed. I could not have asked for a better experience!!!"
Cooling only AHU
Mini Split ODU
Dirty coil pre cleaning.
Dirty Coil Pre Cleaning
Condensing unit during cleaning

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ray's HVAC
4.7(
252
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaiah, the service technician from Ray’s, did routine annual maintenance on my central air. My prior contractor retired and I had not had this done in a couple of years. Isaiah was through and answered my questions and concerns. I will be happy to use Ray’s services again."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
866
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air conditioning unit stopped working. I called Arctic Air Conditioning and was given an appointment for the following day. Before the arrival of the repair technician, I received a text that he was on the way that included his name and photo. I thought that was great, since I knew exactly who to expect. The technician was polite and professional. He gave a clear explanation of each of my repair options, and quickly completed the one I chose. The cost was very reasonable for the work that was done. I want to add that I am hearing impaired, and repair technician made extra efforts to make sure I understood everything he told me. He was great! I highly recommend Arctic Air Conditioning and will definitely use them again."
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+6

128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Kyle to service my central air conditioner. What a find!!!! I will absolutely hire him again. He is bright, personable and explains every step of his process. You can tell he is passionate about HVAC, and enjoys his work. He was able to quickly evaluate my system and get it back up and running. My system is old and really needs to be replace but Kyle was able to keep in running for another year... Highly recommend this company"
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LIV AIR
5.0(
14
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Staff is very friendly and helpful and well-trained professionals. They serviced my appliances and solved my issues on the same day whereas other service companies would not. Liv Air is the best HVAC service provider and I highly recommend their services."
Heating & A/C Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project

+46

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Professional Management, LLC
4.2(
937
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service. My Hot water heater busted on Christmas night and i called advanced professional 26th early morning, tech at my home in no time to provide estimate and work was done within next 4-6 hours. Technician name Abe who came to my house for service is one of the best. Very polite, professional and make sure work is done neat and clean. Only one thing i am not happy is i think it was little pricey but since it was urgent service i can't complain."
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+33

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Apple Mechanical
4.8(
74
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Amro answered the phone right away and asked if I wanted to schedule the same day or the next day. I scheduled for the next day and Amro arrived on time and completed the repair in record time. The price charged was fair and all charges and repairs were described in depth. I would happily recommend this service provider and will use again when needed."
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heating and air conditioning service nj

+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
91
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time, analyzed the problem as something an electrician would have to fix (faulty breaker panel), recommended an electrician, and did not charge for a service call, as most others would do. Great guys."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
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Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Plainfield, NJ

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.

The Plainfield, NJ homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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