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A Breath Of Fresh Aire
4.7(
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Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken called before he came and got here on time. He was alone as he said his helper was not to be there today. He worked hard. Explained everything about my AC unit inside, air ducts and advised of things I could make it better and also what things my regular service checks should look for. He opened and cleaned the entire ac unit of ducts, sucked out, did each register, cleaned those outside and sucked and cleaned out with a roto brush while sucking. Put all back together. Little mess. I just swept floors and vacuumed a bit. His units to decrease mold installed are so much cheaper than any others! This guy is great and busy. Only Takes checks or cash, but only $199.00 for unlimited ducts /one unit. He works hard and alone took 3 hours! Good work. Sanitize also! House is clean! Thank you ! Telling my Neighbors!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Payne Air Conditioning Heating
4.7(
70
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Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called the office at around 7:00 PM - Craig arrived about 7:40.  He spent about another hour rooting through the issues and testing both of the systems that I have and bringing the one back to life - he found a shorted low voltage wire buried inside my outside heat pump.  I still have no idea how he saw it!  Then replaced a fuse in the air handler that blew because of the short.  He spent the time, worked efficiently, answered my stupid questions with good humor and left around 9:00.  He also found that the previous owner of the house had a warranty with them (lucky call on my part to find the service company that had done previous work!) and was going to try to see if the warranty would transfer to us and stay with the house, so he didn't collect any money until, the office could figure it out.  He didn't have to say anything and I never would have known about the possibility.  Honesty and integrity are huge in my book.  I will absolutely use Payne again!  Thanks Craig!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shady Sails, LLC
4.5(
57
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Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Richie was very professional. He spent as much time as we needed to explain the entire procedure of installing his product, and how it worked. He did the installation himself, with another employee. The work was done quickly and neatly, in less than half a day. And the pool is 4 degrees warmer than it was the day before, and in only 24 hours!
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Delta Appliances & A/C Repair
4.4(
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Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We bought the $29 deal when our refrigerator stopped working at 9 PM. We called the next morning and they were able to come out that afternoon. He told us exactly what was wrong and where to buy the replacement part. He didn't try and sell us expensive additional services or anything which is greatly appreciated. Will definitely use them in the future when something breaks!"
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Witty Innova Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a lot of damage from Hurricane Ian and Witty Innova did all the repairs except for the roof! Wonderful, talented group and outstanding communicators! I'm praying we never need that much work done again but would most definitely hire them!"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Polk 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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