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Air Control Systems, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you are looking to service or replace a furnace, these are the guys. They were on time, polite, VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, amazing pricing, amazing follow up and follow through. You NEED to work with this company if you own a furnace or A/C."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HVAC Ministries
4.9(
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quickly identified and repaired problem with central air conditioner. Was impressed with knowledge of A/C, will be happy to recommend."
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+15

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Capital City Handyman
4.9(
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definitely get a written estimate before starting project as he changed the numbers midway through, did a good job on the door and also the wall I hired him to do but broke my baseboard. Said he would repair it so it looked unbroken but didn?t. Didn?t replace my outlets now I have to hire someone else to do this. Said he would do that when he came back to paint the wall but we decided to paint ourself and he ghosted me afterwards. I had already paid him the balance as of this point so my bad!! Wall looks great! He knows his work. Also make sure if you use him to get a written receipt of all the parts that he buys as I feel like he purchase two door knobs at my own expense then used one and was going to return the other, but I?m pretty sure he charged me for it on my final bill and I didn?t realize it until after he ghosted me. So I think his work was good, but I think he was a little shady. He also said he was changing the name of his company soon."
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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
243
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zach was very professional and gave us such a great deal. This us his work done. It's installed and just happy to have him do the work and we will call him for any other work needed for upkeep or other plumming. We will also recommend him to others."
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+6

185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Salem, OR

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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