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Madd Air-Heating and Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our central AC had stopped working. Madd AC came to our home on a Sunday morning on short notice. We were concerned that we might have to replace the entire AC/Heat system as it is pretty old. It would have been easy for them to sell us a new unit. Instead, MADD AC replaced a simple safety switch which was causing the problem. We are very happy with the response, service and integrity and will recommend them to all our friends!"
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+11

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kelly's
4.9(
44
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy was so professional and knew what was wrong right away. He fixed it and checked the Freon. He was excellent in customer service. Thank you Kelly. Maria was so great. Will use them again for my furnace."
Air Duct Cleaning
insulation
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Furnace Install

+15

Response time10 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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John Moore Services
3.6(
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service from John Moore! This review goes across the board to capture all those involved from the initial call for service to the final step of installation/replacement. We’ve used John Moore Services for several things in the past three months and once again they did not disappoint. Great customer service, pricing, speed and efficiency in installation! Highly recommend!!"
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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The A/C Guy LLC
4.7(
230
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"Cannot recommend these guys enough.  Our AC started cooling poorly (couldn't get it below 80 degrees) due to leak in evaporator coil a couple months after moving in to our house.  We had a home warranty so tried to work through it with their contractors, which went awful.  

After deciding to pick our own company, we saw how great the reviews were for The AC Guy and gave them a call.   They came out, and agreed that the coil needed to be replaced and gave us a quote for just replacing the coil, or for replacing the whole system.  There prices were upfront and very reasonable, no bait and switch with a bunch of up charges later. Our home was built with an undersized system and was approaching 11 years old, so we decided to get a full replacement and upgrade to full 5 ton unit (we had a 3.5 ton condenser).  

I called Rachel back the next day (Saturday) and told her of our decision.  They were busy on emergency calls, so to get a new system installed they couldn't come out early the next week.  But she did have a technician stop by and give our current R22 system a charge (at no cost!), and that thankfully helped the house cool down over the weekend until they could replace the system.  The tech was on time, profession, and polite.

On the day they came to replace our system, once again they were on time, profession and courteous.  They cleaned up after themselves and left the house in good condition.  AC works great, much better than it did even when it wasn't broken.  Can now keep the house on 70 degrees and it doesn't even have to be running the whole time vs previously it ran constantly and couldn't come close to getting the house that temperature.  

Rachel also helped us with getting itemized receipts showing what the work would have be for just the evaporator coil replacement, since of course the home warranty companies never want to pay fair prices.  

Overall, I highly recommend this company. Honest people doing honest work.  


 

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Texas Strong Mechanical
5.0(
34
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good diagnostics, excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to help. Rey answered all our questions and facilitated a same day appointment to discuss potential system replacement. Thank you!"
Heating & A/C Project
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Client is super happy
Summer Ready

+103

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cucco's Air Conditioning & Heating
5.0(
22
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They first brought in and attempted to install the wrong (lower level) model but the job boss caught it and they brought in the correct one. Then they couldn't get the thermostat to work but came back the next day and got it working. The next week the thermostat read 3 degrees higher than the set temp, next day it was a 4 degree difference, next day the screen went blank. They came out within an hour and fixed it but didn't seem to know what was wrong. Seems like the problem is with the American Standard product though. Cuccos was quick to fix the problems and very polite and clean. But also, the Angie's List page says they give a 10% discount to seniors and I didn't get that - when I asked, instead the owner offered 5 years free maintenance."
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Dr. Rescue Plumbing, Cooling & Heating
4.8(
47
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fair price to replace leaking freon from older downstairs unit as well as quote out a replacement that we knew we were going to need this year based on Kelly’s assessment last year when he serviced the equipment."
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+25

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim did a great job. He quickly assessed the problem and then took our unit with him to work on it more. When he got back to us, the fix would have cost more than it was worth. He gave us options for a new or refurbished PC. We felt the refurbished was a good deal and chose that. He came back and set that up and we are very happy with it. He then took a look at my laptop and again took it along. He tuned it up and installed a speed upgrade we wanted. Of course, we paid extra for the new unit and upgrades, but we thought the price was very fair. Jim seemed very knowledgeable and responsive. We will definitely call him again if we need any computer services."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Porter, TX

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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