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Avatar for Milano Mechanical, Inc.
Milano Mechanical, Inc.
1317 Scott Street
5.00(
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Milano Mechanical, Inc.
1317 Scott Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great job"

Kenneth G on September 2022

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great job"

Kenneth G on September 2022


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North Bay Heating, Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, Inc.
7656 Bell Rd
4.67(
3
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North Bay Heating, Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, Inc.
7656 Bell Rd
4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in the HVAC and mechanical industry, Henry Mechanical is your industry expert in Serving Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Several critical parts were not immediately available( thermostat, plastic pan under the air handler), and they had to come out several times to get it right, but they were responsive to my requests, and in the end I am happy with the job."

Delbert P on September 2022

With over 30 years of experience in the HVAC and mechanical industry, Henry Mechanical is your industry expert in Serving Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Several critical parts were not immediately available( thermostat, plastic pan under the air handler), and they had to come out several times to get it right, but they were responsive to my requests, and in the end I am happy with the job."

Delbert P on September 2022


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Wolf HVAC
8546 Larch Ave
5.00(
10
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Wolf HVAC
8546 Larch Ave
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"I wish I could give the customer service 6 stars. Communication with Robert throughout the project was great and his entire team is awesome."

Jeffrey T on March 2022

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"I wish I could give the customer service 6 stars. Communication with Robert throughout the project was great and his entire team is awesome."

Jeffrey T on March 2022


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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett Street, Unit 4
4.67(
38
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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett Street, Unit 4
4.67(
38
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
106 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Elevated Comfort is your local, family owned HVAC company. We specialize in heating and cooling optimization, whether you need diagnostics, repairs, or full system replacement. Our skilled technicians and comfort advisors put you first and will work to get you the best adapted solution for your home. We are trained and qualified on the newest generation of efficient A2L refrigerants, and specialize in all electric heat pump systems. Our estimates are always free and we stand behind our work. We hope to be of service to you soon for all your HVAC needs! Call us today so we can begin resolving your issue.

"good job, very professional"

Melissa S on January 2025

Elevated Comfort is your local, family owned HVAC company. We specialize in heating and cooling optimization, whether you need diagnostics, repairs, or full system replacement. Our skilled technicians and comfort advisors put you first and will work to get you the best adapted solution for your home. We are trained and qualified on the newest generation of efficient A2L refrigerants, and specialize in all electric heat pump systems. Our estimates are always free and we stand behind our work. We hope to be of service to you soon for all your HVAC needs! Call us today so we can begin resolving your issue.

"good job, very professional"

Melissa S on January 2025


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Bragg Home Services
3345 Industrial Drive, Suite 16
4.81(
31
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Bragg Home Services
3345 Industrial Drive, Suite 16
4.81(
31
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

Please see our Special Offers and Promotions, for a limited time only! Welcome to Bragg Home Services. Since 1968 our company has been providing expert plumbing, heating and cooling services to our many satisfied customers in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties. Our customers especially like our on-time personalized service, expert skills and up-front fair pricing. We take pride in our ability to respond quickly to your plumbing, heating or cooling problems, with most repairs performed the same day and many within hours of the call. Bragg Home Services takes pride in being the most trusted Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. We provide the highest quality solutions to your heating and cooling needs at the most reasonable price.

"Finished job quickly"

Adam H on April 2025

Please see our Special Offers and Promotions, for a limited time only! Welcome to Bragg Home Services. Since 1968 our company has been providing expert plumbing, heating and cooling services to our many satisfied customers in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties. Our customers especially like our on-time personalized service, expert skills and up-front fair pricing. We take pride in our ability to respond quickly to your plumbing, heating or cooling problems, with most repairs performed the same day and many within hours of the call. Bragg Home Services takes pride in being the most trusted Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. We provide the highest quality solutions to your heating and cooling needs at the most reasonable price.

"Finished job quickly"

Adam H on April 2025


Avatar for Moore Home Services
Moore Home Services
3321 Industrial Drive
4.71(
383
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Approved Pro
Moore Home Services
3321 Industrial Drive
4.71(
383
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
481 local quotes requested

Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!

"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."

Niya G on November 2023

Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!

"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."

Niya G on November 2023


Avatar for Elevated Comfort
Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett St
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett St
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
410 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.

"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"

Jason M on December 2024

Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.

"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"

Jason M on December 2024


Avatar for Bragg Home Services
Bragg Home Services
3345 Industrial Drive
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Approved Pro
Bragg Home Services
3345 Industrial Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
531 local quotes requested
57 years of experience

For over 56 years Bragg Home Services has specialized in offering residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services to the residents of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. At Bragg Home Services we know that our customers expect integrity, excellence, value, and commitment. That’s why at Bragg Home Services we hire only the best people, and use only the best products, offering exceptional value, backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Because at Bragg Home Services, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority.

For over 56 years Bragg Home Services has specialized in offering residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services to the residents of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. At Bragg Home Services we know that our customers expect integrity, excellence, value, and commitment. That’s why at Bragg Home Services we hire only the best people, and use only the best products, offering exceptional value, backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Because at Bragg Home Services, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority.


Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way
4.45(
682
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Approved Pro
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way
4.45(
682
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2832 local quotes requested
44 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!

"He was not able to perform the service. He told me he did not have the correct parts. That I needed PGE to come back out. I had another professional come the following day and he was able to diagnose and fix both wall heaters with no issue. I was very diappointed and felt cheated."

Tracy D on April 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!

"He was not able to perform the service. He told me he did not have the correct parts. That I needed PGE to come back out. I had another professional come the following day and he was able to diagnose and fix both wall heaters with no issue. I was very diappointed and felt cheated."

Tracy D on April 2025


Avatar for Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
600 American Way
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
600 American Way
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
880 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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