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Golden Aire Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We found Golden Aire when looking for a company that installs Rheem HVAC systems. Golden Aire installs other brands as well and we received quotes on those as well, but we were partial to Rheem as our house had a Rheem system that worked well and surprisingly efficiently for 30 years (the second system is still running as I'm writing this: 30 years and counting!). Ken Golden, the owner of Golden Aire, came to our house for a quote and impressed me right away with his knowledge, honesty and professionalism. Have him come give you a quote just to see the difference between his expertise and the salespeople that other companies send out to do their bids! His price was comparable to that of other companies who were pricing out less expensive brands. When his crew came out to do the job, they were also very courteous, professional and punctual. They replaced some incorrectly installed ducts at no cost and finished the job cleanly and exactly as promised. The office, also extremely courteous and professional, followed up with me to do the testing for the airconditioning a few months later (as it was installed in winter and couldn't be tested) and scheduled the inspection for me. We are definitely giving them a call if and when the other system goes out."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Spoor's Heating & Air Conditioning
5.0(
11
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garrett and team were excellent, they provided top professional service at a reasonable price. I am very happy with my new furnace and the whole installation process. Highly recommend!"
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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Plumbing Machines
5.0(
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My water heater went out and needed a new one Ruben and Maurice came to my home And quoted me on my options I ended up going with a new style tankless water heater I can’t be happier with how it performs and the installation process Will definitely recommend this company to my friends and family"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
688
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team of four was very professional and performed an excellent job in a record period of time. Just one day to take the old furnace away, replace all the old boots and duct work and install the new furnace. They paid a lot of attention not to damage or dirty the floor/carpet. I am very happy with their performance. They may not be the cheapest on the block but it was all worthed and you only have to do that once in your lifetime."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Diamond Heating and Air
4.8(
120
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Air conditioning in one zone stopped working over very hot weekend.  Called three companies to get a quote on possibly replacing both zones before I spent money on repairing a 17+ year old unit.
Diamond was the first company with availability.  Before they came over to give a quote, Bob called to ask me a few questions about the nature of the problem.  He speculated over the phone of what the problem might be and what the cost of fixing it would be.
He arrived for the appointment at the appointed time and proceeded immediately to fix the unit while talking to me about an estimate to replace both zones (2 systems).  He spent extra time hunting down an electrical connection issue in the unit and when done, checked out the flow readings of the system.
$258 dollars fixed the problem.  Since I had scheduled him for a quote, he offered to remove the new part that he had just installed or I could leave it in and if I decided to buy a new system, they would credit the repair of this unit back against it.  I elected to have him leave the fix in place.
Bob quoted me an exceptionally good price per unit for a quality Lennox system.  In fact a competitor who came the following day said that he wanted to see a copy of a written quote because Diamond's price was too good.
Although I've decided for the time being to not replace both systems, I would select Diamond Heating and Air in a second!
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ray O Cook Heating & Air
4.7(
243
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job. We're on a plan with them. They're good. They do everything they were supposed to do and then they replace the filter and stuff. They replaced an air conditioner, a whole house air conditioner AC heater for us at another house then we moved and this was a rental and they came, they serviced this one too.  They're very professional."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Hot Spot - Year Round Fireside
4.5(
79
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The fireplace installed was very nice and for the most part I was happy with the gas fireplace itself.  The down side of the installation was that finding a source for the electricity required for the firebox left me with two large holes drilled in my bedroom wall in order to reach the fire box to provide the electricity needed for its operation.  I ended up with two holes because the first attempt did not successfully reach the fireplace so another hole was drilled about 1 foot from that.  These holes are about 1" - 2" in size.  The need to drill was discussed prior to the installation and I understood the need to find an electrical source and I agreed with using my bedroom because the original proposed site was right next to the fireplace and would have looked unsightly when completed.  I must admit that I had no idea how unsightly these holes were going to look prior to giving the go ahead.  In retrospect I think they need to do a much better job on the electrical portion of the installation and include using both an electrician to properly wire the box for its electrical needs and a drywall person to repair any sheetrock damage done to complete the installation.  Their proposed use of a cable cover over these large holes doesn't properly address the problem and degrades their workmanship"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Sacramento, CA

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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