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Petro Home Services
4.3(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"the process was better than I expected. The sale man knew what he was talking about . The installation crew had worked for the company a long time and were also very knowable . When we could not understand a few things they sent out a serviceman just to show us how it works. They also directed us towards financiers and reabate availability."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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PROMEN HVAC Inc
4.9(
206
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Installed 8-24-20 - Diego recently installed a new gas furnace with central a/c to replace an old oil system. He and his technicians are very accommodating and straight forward. He took care of everything exactly when he said he would. The entire job only took a day and he made sure all of the inspections and permits with the town were taken care of. I always prefer working directly with the owner and Diego was a great example of why, I have no issues recommending him and his team."
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+13

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Overall Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.9(
70
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once again I called Sam for assistance. The heavy rain last week caused flooding in my basement resulting in a problem with my heat/air unit and hot water. He came the same day I called quickly fixed the hot water problem. My other unit which was 40 years old needed to be replaced. He gave me a fair quote set up the old unit temporarily and would be able to install the new unit in just 2 days. The team arrived at 8:45AM and worked until 11PM. The new unit is working beautiful. They did a fantastic job. Sam went above and beyond to help us out. I cannot praise him enough and would highly recommend them."
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+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After two weeks of trying to diagnose the problem with my heating system, it was determined that I needed to replace the system. Although this was not the answer that I was looking for, it was the right answer and decision. From the technicians who determined a replacement was needed, to Phil Grego who coordinated the replacement installation, to Miguel and his coworker who worked quickly to replace the system, it was a flawless coordinated effort to restore a working heating system in my house. All representatives from Arctic Air were respectful and informative. An extra shout out to Phil who was able to get me on the installation schedule quickly."
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+29

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Weather Busters by Airflow
4.4(
191
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to do the cleaning and they quoted us to replace the system, which they said needed to be done. Their price was way too high. They didn’t actually do the cleaning. But we had another company install the new system."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cross County Plumbing and Heating
4.8(
130
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brought the deal on Sunday afternoon, within 1 hr to 2 hrs i got a call from Lisa to set up a date and time for her husband Moe to come out. Lisa also remembered me from work Moe did last year. Moe and Chase came out on Tuesday and worked on the a.c unit and got it running. Moe was all willing to answer any and all questions i had about the leaking water heater and quoted me a price to install a new heater and also questions about shower replacement. They also waited around for a little bit to make sure there was cool air coming through the vents"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Air Vent Medics
4.6(
42
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Credit card accepted

"The second attempt was on time and installation was smooth and quick. My bedroom was saved from the hottest and muggiest days of the summer.
I am writing this to amend the previous review which was late and then encountered problems with my building.
Coary made it right.
Thank you.
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Mike's Air Conditioning Family Room
Mike's Air Conditioning Bedroom
Mike's Air Conditioning Kitchen

+1

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Finesse Hvac
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"AC condenser wires were corroded. Ac didn’t work at all. I reached out to Finesse last night & Chris promptly replied. He was on time & started work immediately. Chris showed me the problem & quoted the price before starting the job. His work was clean. He wore mask/shoe covers in my home (most repair people by me don’t do that!). Pricing was fair. I’m satisfied with the work & will use the company in the future."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Rutherford, NJ

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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