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Central a/c installers in Ridgewood

Premier HVAC Services
115 Montross Ave
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Premier HVAC Services
115 Montross Ave
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Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Premier HVAC Services 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

Premier HVAC Services 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


Superior Tech HVAC & R, Inc.
366 Mechanic Street
5.00(
2
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Superior Tech HVAC & R, Inc.
366 Mechanic Street
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

At Superior Tech HVAC and R, Inc., our services are unmatched amongst the rest. We specialize in all HVAC installations and repair the New Jersey area. Call today for a free estimate! We look forward to working with you.

"very professional and prompt"

Dean C on April 2016

At Superior Tech HVAC and R, Inc., our services are unmatched amongst the rest. We specialize in all HVAC installations and repair the New Jersey area. Call today for a free estimate! We look forward to working with you.

"very professional and prompt"

Dean C on April 2016


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MDL Electric, LLC
4 Harrison Avenue
4.81(
67
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MDL Electric, LLC
4 Harrison Avenue
4.81(
67
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

is committed to excellence 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

"They did a good job replacing the 220v outlet to 120v. Good pricing too."

Maria Cecilia R on May 2024

is committed to excellence 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

"They did a good job replacing the 220v outlet to 120v. Good pricing too."

Maria Cecilia R on May 2024


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Horizon Services, Inc.
17 Roland Avenue
4.41(
1,333
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Horizon Services, Inc.
17 Roland Avenue
4.41(
1,333
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
30 local quotes requested
36 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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Ambient Comfort, LLC
1790 Gallagher Drive
5.00(
7
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Ambient Comfort, LLC
1790 Gallagher Drive
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We know you have a lot of options when it comes to HVAC services here in South Jersey, but we think our services are just a little bit better. We’re a small firm, but we’re well organized and our staff ranks among the most talented and experience in the area. That gives us the ideal combination of flexibility and expertise to handle heating, cooling and indoor air quality products of all varieties. If you need to install, repair, maintain or replace, give our team a call today. You won’t regret it!

"I opted to have the installation of a Ductless Mini-split heat/air system this spring. Out of the three bids, this company came in the lowest by quite a bit. The sales rep was very nice and explained everything that was going to be done. I can't wait for the finished product!"

Joanne C on January 2024

We know you have a lot of options when it comes to HVAC services here in South Jersey, but we think our services are just a little bit better. We’re a small firm, but we’re well organized and our staff ranks among the most talented and experience in the area. That gives us the ideal combination of flexibility and expertise to handle heating, cooling and indoor air quality products of all varieties. If you need to install, repair, maintain or replace, give our team a call today. You won’t regret it!

"I opted to have the installation of a Ductless Mini-split heat/air system this spring. Out of the three bids, this company came in the lowest by quite a bit. The sales rep was very nice and explained everything that was going to be done. I can't wait for the finished product!"

Joanne C on January 2024


Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020


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Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC
154 Cooper Rd., Ste. 503
4.79(
69
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Approved Pro
Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC
154 Cooper Rd., Ste. 503
4.79(
69
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC, provides full residential plumbing services and HVAC to the Cherry Hill and the greater south Jersey area. Our excellent reputation in the area has been growing since 1976. One call does it all for your residential plumbing, heating and cooling service needs in South Jersey. Now offering complete line of HVAC services! Truly, one call does it all. We have included new services such as HVAC services, air conditioning services, heating services, and a full line of refrigeration services.

"Tony was very attentive to my wants. He listen and answered all my questions. I was very impressed with his knowledge of me and what I wanted. Should I have a HVAC or plumbing need in the future I will contact his company."

Edmond W on March 2024

Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC, provides full residential plumbing services and HVAC to the Cherry Hill and the greater south Jersey area. Our excellent reputation in the area has been growing since 1976. One call does it all for your residential plumbing, heating and cooling service needs in South Jersey. Now offering complete line of HVAC services! Truly, one call does it all. We have included new services such as HVAC services, air conditioning services, heating services, and a full line of refrigeration services.

"Tony was very attentive to my wants. He listen and answered all my questions. I was very impressed with his knowledge of me and what I wanted. Should I have a HVAC or plumbing need in the future I will contact his company."

Edmond W on March 2024


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RG3C, LLC
Located In:
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
RG3C, LLC
Located In:
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1276 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, carpentry, home repairs, home improvements, and more! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work done in accordance with instruction. Robert was friendly and efficient"

Betty R on March 2025

We specialize in handyman services, carpentry, home repairs, home improvements, and more! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work done in accordance with instruction. Robert was friendly and efficient"

Betty R on March 2025


Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1577 local quotes requested

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024


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Abel Air
134 Locust Avenue
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Abel Air
134 Locust Avenue
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
377 local quotes requested

Abel Air Conditioning & Heating Systems of White Plains, NY has provided best-in-class heating, air conditioning and related services to Westchester County for a quarter century. We are a insured, family-owned HVAC contractor with expertise in all cooling and heating system installations and repairs. We have an A+ rating with the BBB and specialize in emergency HVAC equipment replacement. In addition, we also provide 24/7 emergency service.

"Abel Air came to the rescue! Doug was a godsend for us on one of the coldest days of the winter. He replaced our boiler in a timely manner and did so within the quoted price he first gave us. There was some wrinkles and additional work he did not expect, but he did it all for the same price he initially quoted. Doug and his team are thorough, communicative and completely professional. I would recommend Abel Air for all your HVAC needs. Doug is also one of the nicest guys we have encountered to do work on our home."

Jason R on January 2023

Abel Air Conditioning & Heating Systems of White Plains, NY has provided best-in-class heating, air conditioning and related services to Westchester County for a quarter century. We are a insured, family-owned HVAC contractor with expertise in all cooling and heating system installations and repairs. We have an A+ rating with the BBB and specialize in emergency HVAC equipment replacement. In addition, we also provide 24/7 emergency service.

"Abel Air came to the rescue! Doug was a godsend for us on one of the coldest days of the winter. He replaced our boiler in a timely manner and did so within the quoted price he first gave us. There was some wrinkles and additional work he did not expect, but he did it all for the same price he initially quoted. Doug and his team are thorough, communicative and completely professional. I would recommend Abel Air for all your HVAC needs. Doug is also one of the nicest guys we have encountered to do work on our home."

Jason R on January 2023

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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