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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.45(
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.45(
686
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
32 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"The plumbing technicians came out as promised to assess the leak. They were both very courteous and kind and assessed the damage. I am giving three stars because they estimated the cost to be almost 250% higher than what the actual cost was to fix the issue. I am sure there are customers out there that would just accept any bid however, please get multiple beds for these projects, especially when working with this company as they will inflate the cost to take advantage of the situation. I ended up only paying for the $79 estimate."

Kevin C on September 2025

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"The plumbing technicians came out as promised to assess the leak. They were both very courteous and kind and assessed the damage. I am giving three stars because they estimated the cost to be almost 250% higher than what the actual cost was to fix the issue. I am sure there are customers out there that would just accept any bid however, please get multiple beds for these projects, especially when working with this company as they will inflate the cost to take advantage of the situation. I ended up only paying for the $79 estimate."

Kevin C on September 2025


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Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga

4.88(
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Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga

4.88(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
71 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Looking for reliable Heating & A/C services in the BAY Area and surrounding counties? Look no further than Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your heating and A/C needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"Very well!"

Sanjeev Gupta G on September 2025

Looking for reliable Heating & A/C services in the BAY Area and surrounding counties? Look no further than Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your heating and A/C needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"Very well!"

Sanjeev Gupta G on September 2025


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Peter Levi Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains

3.00(
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Peter Levi Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains

3.00(
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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

For over 35 years, for homeowners in Novato and northern California, the name Peter Levi has come to means just that — Trust. Reliable, experienced & certified premiere HVAC, all of Peter Levi technicians are some of the friendliest, most knowlegeable people you’ll ever meet! Drug screened and background checked, you can always count on a top-notch experience. We charge by the job, so you know the cost before we start. As one of the most trusted Novato and Vacaville commercial Plumbing and HVAC companies, we have worked with builders and homeowners alike for over 20 years, providing the highest quality, professional services with 100% customer satisfaction each and every time. Plus, you can always count on honest, upfront pricing with no hidden charges or fees and the confidence of knowing that a true professional is on the job! PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING SEWER and DRAIN SERVICE and REPAIR COMMERCIAL AND SO MUCH MORE!

"It went very well; the thorough HVAC system checkup revealed some questionable component that were best suggested to be replace with new ones. I am not confident that my HVAC system is set for more that good performance going forward. I appreciated the non-pressured advice and suggestions in coming to my decisions. Thank you, Joaquin Ortiz."

Carlos G on May 2024

For over 35 years, for homeowners in Novato and northern California, the name Peter Levi has come to means just that — Trust. Reliable, experienced & certified premiere HVAC, all of Peter Levi technicians are some of the friendliest, most knowlegeable people you’ll ever meet! Drug screened and background checked, you can always count on a top-notch experience. We charge by the job, so you know the cost before we start. As one of the most trusted Novato and Vacaville commercial Plumbing and HVAC companies, we have worked with builders and homeowners alike for over 20 years, providing the highest quality, professional services with 100% customer satisfaction each and every time. Plus, you can always count on honest, upfront pricing with no hidden charges or fees and the confidence of knowing that a true professional is on the job! PLUMBING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING SEWER and DRAIN SERVICE and REPAIR COMMERCIAL AND SO MUCH MORE!

"It went very well; the thorough HVAC system checkup revealed some questionable component that were best suggested to be replace with new ones. I am not confident that my HVAC system is set for more that good performance going forward. I appreciated the non-pressured advice and suggestions in coming to my decisions. Thank you, Joaquin Ortiz."

Carlos G on May 2024


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Build4U Construction and Design

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Build4U Construction and Design

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20 years of experience

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.

CONSTRUCTION IS IN OUR DNA. FROM PLANNING, DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FINAL DELIVERY. Being in the right hands makes all the difference sometimes. At Build4U Construction and Design we care about every detail. Our family care about your family and will ensure the project will be delivered on time on budget to your full satisfaction. We are aware that construction may be overwhelming, dusty and noisy. Our professional crews understand and are sensitive to your needs as you need to continue with your daily lives while we work hard at making your dream project come to life. We take each project as our own work and make sure you will be added to our list of happy clients.


Rodeo Furnace Service

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Rodeo Furnace Service

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24 years of experience

We are proud but humble to earn the respect and loyalty from numerous satisfied clients and will continue to remain committed to the old-fashioned values of integrity, professionalism, dependability and affordability for which we are known for. Dedicated to a continual education process in the air conditioning and repair field of expertise and always eager to hear the feedback of our valued customers, we will continue to strive for 100% satisfaction. We also pledge to keep your total comfort our foremost priority.Whether you are a repeat customer or we are meeting you for the very first time, we will promise to ensure you are always fully informed and confident in our professional suggestions during the time of service. Our air conditioning repair team provides quick response times on service calls. Our knowledgeable, technical professionals do a job right the first time. We take pride in our workmanship and in all our services from routine maintenance to a complex installation or repair problem.

We are proud but humble to earn the respect and loyalty from numerous satisfied clients and will continue to remain committed to the old-fashioned values of integrity, professionalism, dependability and affordability for which we are known for. Dedicated to a continual education process in the air conditioning and repair field of expertise and always eager to hear the feedback of our valued customers, we will continue to strive for 100% satisfaction. We also pledge to keep your total comfort our foremost priority.Whether you are a repeat customer or we are meeting you for the very first time, we will promise to ensure you are always fully informed and confident in our professional suggestions during the time of service. Our air conditioning repair team provides quick response times on service calls. Our knowledgeable, technical professionals do a job right the first time. We take pride in our workmanship and in all our services from routine maintenance to a complex installation or repair problem.


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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center

4.92(
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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WELCOME TO FITZGERALDS COMPLETE AUTO CARE CENTER. Our Complete Auto Care Center is geared towards providing almost every type of auto repair on almost any type of automotive make and model. Whether you vehicle is a car, truck, van, mini van, Hybrid, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), or fleet truck, we can fix it right. We repair Acura, AMC, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, General Motors Corp., Global Electric Motorcars, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Peugeot, Pontiac, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo just to name a few.. HAVE A HYBRID VEHICLE AND DON'T WANT TO PAY HIGH DEALER PRICES? Yes, that's right, we perform all types of Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs possible at much lower prices than the dealers. Give us a call at 949-548-8877 for all of your Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs. Professional Associations ASE Certified, AAA Certified Brands Honda repair, Ford repair, Acura Repair Amenities Fresh Water, Coffee, Magazines in waiting area Products Smog Test, Smog Repair, Smog Check Specialties 30,000 Mile Service, 60,000 Mile Service, 90,000 Mile Service, Axle Repair, Air Conditioning, Air Filter, Brake Inspection, Brake Replacement, Cabin Filter, Carburetor, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Repair, CV Joint Repair, Differential Repair, Drive Train, Driveshaft Repair, Engine Rebuild, Engine Leaks, Fluid Flushing, Fuel Injection, Fuel Filter, Head Gasket, Heating, O2 Oxygen Sensor, Oil & Filter Change, Pistons, Radiator Flush, Radiator Repair, Serpentine Belt, Spark Plugs, Smog Check, Smog Check Repairs, Starter, Suspension, Thermostat, Tire Rotation, Transmission Filter, Transmission Leak, Transmission Gasket, Tune-up, Water Pump, U-Joint Languages Spoken English Year Founded 1963

WELCOME TO FITZGERALDS COMPLETE AUTO CARE CENTER. Our Complete Auto Care Center is geared towards providing almost every type of auto repair on almost any type of automotive make and model. Whether you vehicle is a car, truck, van, mini van, Hybrid, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), or fleet truck, we can fix it right. We repair Acura, AMC, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Ford, General Motors Corp., Global Electric Motorcars, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Peugeot, Pontiac, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo just to name a few.. HAVE A HYBRID VEHICLE AND DON'T WANT TO PAY HIGH DEALER PRICES? Yes, that's right, we perform all types of Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs possible at much lower prices than the dealers. Give us a call at 949-548-8877 for all of your Hybrid auto maintenance and Hybrid auto repairs. Professional Associations ASE Certified, AAA Certified Brands Honda repair, Ford repair, Acura Repair Amenities Fresh Water, Coffee, Magazines in waiting area Products Smog Test, Smog Repair, Smog Check Specialties 30,000 Mile Service, 60,000 Mile Service, 90,000 Mile Service, Axle Repair, Air Conditioning, Air Filter, Brake Inspection, Brake Replacement, Cabin Filter, Carburetor, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Repair, CV Joint Repair, Differential Repair, Drive Train, Driveshaft Repair, Engine Rebuild, Engine Leaks, Fluid Flushing, Fuel Injection, Fuel Filter, Head Gasket, Heating, O2 Oxygen Sensor, Oil & Filter Change, Pistons, Radiator Flush, Radiator Repair, Serpentine Belt, Spark Plugs, Smog Check, Smog Check Repairs, Starter, Suspension, Thermostat, Tire Rotation, Transmission Filter, Transmission Leak, Transmission Gasket, Tune-up, Water Pump, U-Joint Languages Spoken English Year Founded 1963


Studio Azule Home Improvement

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Studio Azule Home Improvement

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28 years of experience

Studio Azule owner and contractor, Johnathan Roberson-Beery is an artisan-builder with attention to detail and excellent customer service

Studio Azule owner and contractor, Johnathan Roberson-Beery is an artisan-builder with attention to detail and excellent customer service


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Lifestyle Solar

4.20(
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Lifestyle Solar

4.20(
5
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Customers say: Terrific value
18 years of experience

Lifestyle Solar is one of Fresno Bee's People Choice Award Winners for 2012,2013, & 2014. We offer the lowest leasing and the lowest price guaranteed on any solar installation. We are a local business based in Fresno, CA that services the central valley and more!

"Would give zero stars if possible! Larry Hoang at first presented himself as an honest, reasonable man and contractor but his actions have proven this very wrong. We have two major roof leaks that will cost us thousands of dollars to fix - caused by deficient solar panel installation. He refuses to repair them, despite three independent reports from other local licensed contractors indicating the roof damage was *directly* caused by the solar panel installation. We am currently filing a formal complaint with the California State Contractors Licensing Board in an effort to get him to respond, as we cannot even get our roof fixed until he agrees to remove the panels. We hired him specifically because we wanted to support local businesses - but we sincerely regret this decision. Buyer BEWARE! This is not an honorable businessman - nor business!"

Jennifer S on October 2024

Lifestyle Solar is one of Fresno Bee's People Choice Award Winners for 2012,2013, & 2014. We offer the lowest leasing and the lowest price guaranteed on any solar installation. We are a local business based in Fresno, CA that services the central valley and more!

"Would give zero stars if possible! Larry Hoang at first presented himself as an honest, reasonable man and contractor but his actions have proven this very wrong. We have two major roof leaks that will cost us thousands of dollars to fix - caused by deficient solar panel installation. He refuses to repair them, despite three independent reports from other local licensed contractors indicating the roof damage was *directly* caused by the solar panel installation. We am currently filing a formal complaint with the California State Contractors Licensing Board in an effort to get him to respond, as we cannot even get our roof fixed until he agrees to remove the panels. We hired him specifically because we wanted to support local businesses - but we sincerely regret this decision. Buyer BEWARE! This is not an honorable businessman - nor business!"

Jennifer S on October 2024


Pleasant Hill Furnace Service

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Pleasant Hill Furnace Service

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24 years of experience

We are proud but humble to earn the respect and loyalty from numerous satisfied clients and will continue to remain committed to the old-fashioned values of integrity, professionalism, dependability and affordability for which we are known for. Dedicated to a continual education process in the air conditioning and repair field of expertise and always eager to hear the feedback of our valued customers, we will continue to strive for 100% satisfaction. We also pledge to keep your total comfort our foremost priority.Whether you are a repeat customer or we are meeting you for the very first time, we will promise to ensure you are always fully informed and confident in our professional suggestions during the time of service. Our air conditioning repair team provides quick response times on service calls. Our knowledgeable, technical professionals do a job right the first time. We take pride in our workmanship and in all our services from routine maintenance to a complex installation or repair problem.

We are proud but humble to earn the respect and loyalty from numerous satisfied clients and will continue to remain committed to the old-fashioned values of integrity, professionalism, dependability and affordability for which we are known for. Dedicated to a continual education process in the air conditioning and repair field of expertise and always eager to hear the feedback of our valued customers, we will continue to strive for 100% satisfaction. We also pledge to keep your total comfort our foremost priority.Whether you are a repeat customer or we are meeting you for the very first time, we will promise to ensure you are always fully informed and confident in our professional suggestions during the time of service. Our air conditioning repair team provides quick response times on service calls. Our knowledgeable, technical professionals do a job right the first time. We take pride in our workmanship and in all our services from routine maintenance to a complex installation or repair problem.


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NWP Heating and Air

4.51(
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NWP Heating and Air

4.51(
155
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Customers say: True professional
26 years of experience

Northwest Pacific Heating and Air Conditioning (NWP) is a family owned business that has been operating locally for over 30 years. We pride ourselves in quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and helping to improve the environment by recommending and selling energy efficient products. We work hard to be able to offer our customers top quality name brand products at an affordable price. Please take a moment of your time to learn what NWP might be able to offer you today! Additional DBA - Northwest Pacific. Additional phone - (866) 671-4822.

"If zero stars were an option, I would choose it. They failed to show up for their scheduled appointment, never followed up, and did not respond to the home insurance company assigned to handle our case. As a result, absolutely nothing moved forward. Because of their inaction, our home has been without heat in the middle of winter for 13 days and counting. This is not a minor inconvenience?it?s a serious failure. I regret working with them. This has been an extremely frustrating and unacceptable experience"

Sevket S on January 2026

Northwest Pacific Heating and Air Conditioning (NWP) is a family owned business that has been operating locally for over 30 years. We pride ourselves in quality customer service, customer satisfaction, and helping to improve the environment by recommending and selling energy efficient products. We work hard to be able to offer our customers top quality name brand products at an affordable price. Please take a moment of your time to learn what NWP might be able to offer you today! Additional DBA - Northwest Pacific. Additional phone - (866) 671-4822.

"If zero stars were an option, I would choose it. They failed to show up for their scheduled appointment, never followed up, and did not respond to the home insurance company assigned to handle our case. As a result, absolutely nothing moved forward. Because of their inaction, our home has been without heat in the middle of winter for 13 days and counting. This is not a minor inconvenience?it?s a serious failure. I regret working with them. This has been an extremely frustrating and unacceptable experience"

Sevket S on January 2026

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in San Francisco, 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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