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Avatar for AK Aire, LLC

AK Aire, LLC

4.82(
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AK Aire, LLC

4.82(
104
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023


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Whiteston Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.81(
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Whiteston Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.81(
29
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Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

At Whitestone Heating & Cooling, LLC, we provide dependable heating in Ewing Township, NJ. We are a local heating and air conditioning company that offers an exceptional array of heating, air, and refrigeration services for the residential and commercial communities. Our heating specialists are extremely experienced in servicing all makes and models of heating equipment. We offer top of the line Trane and Weil McLain heating equipment.

"My heater stopped working .Called Whitestone to fix problem. Oscar and Maurice found the problem quickly. They were very professional and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend. "

Nevel J on December 2024

At Whitestone Heating & Cooling, LLC, we provide dependable heating in Ewing Township, NJ. We are a local heating and air conditioning company that offers an exceptional array of heating, air, and refrigeration services for the residential and commercial communities. Our heating specialists are extremely experienced in servicing all makes and models of heating equipment. We offer top of the line Trane and Weil McLain heating equipment.

"My heater stopped working .Called Whitestone to fix problem. Oscar and Maurice found the problem quickly. They were very professional and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend. "

Nevel J on December 2024


Emco Aire LLC

5.00(
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Emco Aire LLC

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Emco Aire is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Vinny is the ideal HVAC guy! I couldn't ask for a more reliable and thorough person to tend to my Air Conditioning and Heating needs. Whether it is installation or repair, Vinny has always picked up the phone when I needed his services and made sure to tend get the job done efficiently and reliably, within just a few days. I have been -- and, absolutely, will continue to be -- a returning customer."

Chris E on November 2021

Emco Aire is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Vinny is the ideal HVAC guy! I couldn't ask for a more reliable and thorough person to tend to my Air Conditioning and Heating needs. Whether it is installation or repair, Vinny has always picked up the phone when I needed his services and made sure to tend get the job done efficiently and reliably, within just a few days. I have been -- and, absolutely, will continue to be -- a returning customer."

Chris E on November 2021


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Horizon Services, Inc. (NJ)

4.41(
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Horizon Services, Inc. (NJ)

4.41(
1,333
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Customers say: True professional
56 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"They were great"

SHAVONE A on September 2024

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"They were great"

SHAVONE A on September 2024


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Rylee Home Services

5.00(
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Rylee Home Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Rylee Home Services is a family-owned and operated business in Central NJ with over 100 years of expertise. We pride ourselves on the quality service, installations, and fair pricing that we offer to ALL of our customers. No bait and switch... ever. Our pricing is up front and MUCH less than a lot of "service" companies that have switched their focus to "sales." Many home service companies are actually owned by big investment firms and private equity groups. Rylee is and always will be family-owned and operated. We perform a wide range of services including heating, cooling, plumbing, and drain maintenance. Rylee is OEM Factory Certified by YORK and Carrier equipment manufacturers, and we service ALL makes and models.

"Gaetano Caputo repaired our Air conditioner he is very knowledgeable and honest which is greatly appreciated. The unit is working very good after he repaired. I’ll use Rylee for Home Service for any home services going forward. Thank you Gaetano for the excellent service !"

Farisha M on July 2024

Rylee Home Services is a family-owned and operated business in Central NJ with over 100 years of expertise. We pride ourselves on the quality service, installations, and fair pricing that we offer to ALL of our customers. No bait and switch... ever. Our pricing is up front and MUCH less than a lot of "service" companies that have switched their focus to "sales." Many home service companies are actually owned by big investment firms and private equity groups. Rylee is and always will be family-owned and operated. We perform a wide range of services including heating, cooling, plumbing, and drain maintenance. Rylee is OEM Factory Certified by YORK and Carrier equipment manufacturers, and we service ALL makes and models.

"Gaetano Caputo repaired our Air conditioner he is very knowledgeable and honest which is greatly appreciated. The unit is working very good after he repaired. I’ll use Rylee for Home Service for any home services going forward. Thank you Gaetano for the excellent service !"

Farisha M on July 2024


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Horizon Services

4.55(
75
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Horizon Services

4.55(
75
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Customers say: Super punctual
505 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Did a good job."

Linda P on January 2026

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Did a good job."

Linda P on January 2026


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Air Experts Heating, Air & Plumbing LLC

4.48(
64
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Air Experts Heating, Air & Plumbing LLC

4.48(
64
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Customers say: Quality work
237 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Air Experts is a family operated heating and air conditioning company that has been serving our neighbors in Belmar, New Jersey and the surrounding Monmouth & Ocean County areas since 1994. We service homes in Monmouth County and Ocean County. Utilizing the highest standards of installation and service, we are certain that you will become a satisfied, Air Experts customer. Whether you are remodeling or simply replacing your existing equipment, you can depend on us for reliable and efficient solutions that will last for years to come. Our service technicians are factory trained and utilize the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly and efficiently determine the nature of any service issues. Reliable! Trusted! Guaranteed! That's how you would describe our family of services here at Air Experts.

"Very professional "

James M on August 2025

Air Experts is a family operated heating and air conditioning company that has been serving our neighbors in Belmar, New Jersey and the surrounding Monmouth & Ocean County areas since 1994. We service homes in Monmouth County and Ocean County. Utilizing the highest standards of installation and service, we are certain that you will become a satisfied, Air Experts customer. Whether you are remodeling or simply replacing your existing equipment, you can depend on us for reliable and efficient solutions that will last for years to come. Our service technicians are factory trained and utilize the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly and efficiently determine the nature of any service issues. Reliable! Trusted! Guaranteed! That's how you would describe our family of services here at Air Experts.

"Very professional "

James M on August 2025


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Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar

4.74(
135
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Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar

4.74(
135
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

We are a local Female & Family owned & operated contractor who has been serving the South Jersey area for over 30 years in all their Electrical, Heating, Cooling, & Generator needs. We perform both light commercial & residential installations, renovations & upgrades. We train our team to not just have the technical skills needed to do their jobs well, but how to help customers get to what they want for both comfort AND budget. Working with us you'll come to expect an amazing office staff to take your calls, address your needs & get the best technicians to complete the work you need done. Our technicians receive weekly training to stay on top of today's ever changing technology. They are all uniformed, background checked & drug tested. We also always give you an upfront price & get your approval before we start any work. We cannot wait to provide you "Service The Way It Used To Be"! Give us a call today!! We proudly hold an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

"Very well. Was very informative."

Shannon C on August 2024

We are a local Female & Family owned & operated contractor who has been serving the South Jersey area for over 30 years in all their Electrical, Heating, Cooling, & Generator needs. We perform both light commercial & residential installations, renovations & upgrades. We train our team to not just have the technical skills needed to do their jobs well, but how to help customers get to what they want for both comfort AND budget. Working with us you'll come to expect an amazing office staff to take your calls, address your needs & get the best technicians to complete the work you need done. Our technicians receive weekly training to stay on top of today's ever changing technology. They are all uniformed, background checked & drug tested. We also always give you an upfront price & get your approval before we start any work. We cannot wait to provide you "Service The Way It Used To Be"! Give us a call today!! We proudly hold an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

"Very well. Was very informative."

Shannon C on August 2024


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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical

4.25(
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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical

4.25(
30
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Customers say: Quick response
84 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Great job a little pricey but a good job."

Scott C on January 2026

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Great job a little pricey but a good job."

Scott C on January 2026


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Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC

4.22(
88
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Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC

4.22(
88
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Customers say: Quick response
42 local quotes requested
78 years of experience

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson's trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home's cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue' units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Problem not solved. Wanted to charge me $800 to replace a pressure switch. $25 on amazon. Hiring a different pro."

Hasib A on November 2025

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson's trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home's cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue' units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Problem not solved. Wanted to charge me $800 to replace a pressure switch. $25 on amazon. Hiring a different pro."

Hasib A on November 2025

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Princeton, NJ

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

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