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Avatar for Norse Heating and Air, LLC
Norse Heating and Air, LLC
4.9(
65
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service, on time, excellent repair and affordable!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Air Control Systems, Inc.
4.7(
93
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his team were wonderful to work with! They were very hard working, personable, and cleaned up after themselves each step of the way. Mark's quote for the install was fair and reasonable compared to two other quotes I received and the work was completed on time. Mark answered all my questions as the work was in progress and provided excellent advice. My neighbor was so impressed with the results and how great Mark and his team were to work with, they have also arranged to have central air installed by this company."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & F Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
4.2(
513
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1927

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent and immediate quote and service. Friendly and cooperative when sudden repairs seem overwhelming. Very helpful."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Evergreen Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC
4.4(
297
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Service was great. I received a prompt response to my service request. Installed my kitchen faucet perfectly. Friendly, and professional. I would highly recommend Evergreen Plumbing."
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+18

112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
248
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

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

59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
4.9(
44
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All the technicians that have come out to my house are always nice and customer service friendly"
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+7

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AIR CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC
4.5(
14
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was fine. They were here early and it was high quality. I like the quality of the work."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Air Benders Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.9(
11
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Of course, your furnace decides to not work on the weekend! Finding repair service on a Sunday? Not highly likely! We were thrilled to find Bryan, and having him come to repair our furnace today was greatly appreciated. He was knowledgeable, courteous, efficient and extremely competent. We could not have been more satisfied. This is a small family businessâ ¦..please support them!"
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Response time50 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by81%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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