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HMC Air Systems

39873 Snow Gum Ln
5.00(
3
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HMC Air Systems

39873 Snow Gum Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

HMC Air Systems is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The service provided was done so in a highly professional manner. The technician was efficient and thoroughly explained the nature of the problem and the solution. The price was affordable! I will definitely be a returning customer!"

Kia H on April 2021

HMC Air Systems is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The service provided was done so in a highly professional manner. The technician was efficient and thoroughly explained the nature of the problem and the solution. The price was affordable! I will definitely be a returning customer!"

Kia H on April 2021


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Darrin Durbin

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO A-106
4.94(
66
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Darrin Durbin

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO A-106
4.94(
66
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
86 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Darrin Durbin is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tim and his assistant Stan did a thorough inspection of my AC unit. While they recommended some work, they also said it was not completely necessary. They did not create work, they were completely honest in their assessment. I will definitely use them when it is time for repair or a new unit."

John M on September 2025

Darrin Durbin is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Tim and his assistant Stan did a thorough inspection of my AC unit. While they recommended some work, they also said it was not completely necessary. They did not create work, they were completely honest in their assessment. I will definitely use them when it is time for repair or a new unit."

John M on September 2025


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JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC

1378 LOGAN AVE STE F
5.00(
5
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JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC

1378 LOGAN AVE STE F
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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COASTLINE MECHANICAL INC

375 REDONDO AVENUE SUITE 331
5.00(
4
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COASTLINE MECHANICAL INC

375 REDONDO AVENUE SUITE 331
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience

At COASTLINE MECHANICAL INC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent service from Coastline Mechanical Inc.! The technician was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and completed the repair fast. Highly recommend for HVAC repairs and maintenance"

marcos g on August 2025

At COASTLINE MECHANICAL INC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent service from Coastline Mechanical Inc.! The technician was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and completed the repair fast. Highly recommend for HVAC repairs and maintenance"

marcos g on August 2025


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Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air

15560 Rockfield Blvd. Suite B100
4.31(
483
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Approved Pro

Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air

15560 Rockfield Blvd. Suite B100
4.31(
483
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air, "WE Stand By Our Name" and we've been established for the past 25 years. Our experts are highly trained to give you the very best service around. "Our Service Prices and Always Reasonable and Fair, We are Guaranteed Quality Heating and Air." Call today for a free estimate!

"Joshua was great, friendly and informative. Able to identify the issue"

Neal T on July 2024

Here at Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air, "WE Stand By Our Name" and we've been established for the past 25 years. Our experts are highly trained to give you the very best service around. "Our Service Prices and Always Reasonable and Fair, We are Guaranteed Quality Heating and Air." Call today for a free estimate!

"Joshua was great, friendly and informative. Able to identify the issue"

Neal T on July 2024


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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.

13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
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Sean Patrick HVAC, Inc.

13236 Flagstaff Drive
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
127 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025

Welcome to Sean Patrick HVAC, Your Trusted HVAC Contractor Serving SOCAL, CA and Surrounding Areas. For over 10 years, we’ve provided exceptional HVAC repairs, HVAC replacement, air conditioning maintenance, furnace replacement, and indoor air quality services for residential and commercial customers. Our NATE-certified technicians have the experience and expertise to correctly diagnose and repair all makes and models of HVAC systems. We offer 24/7 emergency HVAC repair service, so you’re never left in the cold or heat. As your local HVAC contractor, we provide: HVAC Repairs – Get your AC, furnace, or heat pump running again quickly with our skilled repair technicians HVAC Replacement – We replace old, inefficient HVAC systems with new top brand models properly sized for your home/business Air Conditioning Maintenance – Preventative maintenance maximizes the lifespan of your AC system Furnace Replacement – We replace broken furnaces with energy efficient new models

"spoke to Laura on a monday had my AC installed on thursday the technicians were on time and very professional.Sean answered all my questions and gave me a estimate right away.its good to know there are still contractors that take pride in there work I highly recomend SPH. "

David O on May 2025


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Capistrano Air Inc

25221 Grissom Road
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Capistrano Air Inc

25221 Grissom Road
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Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?

Capistrano Air is a locally owned & operated full service company specializing in repair, service, installation and energy saving maintenance on residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in South Orange County, California. With 19 years of experience in the repair, service and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment you can be sure of efficient and experienced solutions. All technicians are trained and EPA certified. Capistrano Air is a full service company specializing in heating, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration year round and that is all we do. Were you really going to call a plumber to work on your air conditioning?


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Dial One Sonshine

3655 W. Mcfadden Ave.
4.14(
70
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Approved Pro

Dial One Sonshine

3655 W. Mcfadden Ave.
4.14(
70
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
19 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Dial One Sonshine has been family owned and operated since it was founded in 1981. From a home plumbing business, it has grown and expanded, adding HVAC services. Through these changes we never lost sight of what is most important, our customers. We strive to make your customer service experience exceptional, while providing services in a variety of fields. Our customers don’t need to use multiple companies to services their home. Call us today and learn for yourself why we will quickly become your go-to company for all your plumbing and HVAC needs!

"Service was good but price was very high for this type of service."

linda c on June 2018

Dial One Sonshine has been family owned and operated since it was founded in 1981. From a home plumbing business, it has grown and expanded, adding HVAC services. Through these changes we never lost sight of what is most important, our customers. We strive to make your customer service experience exceptional, while providing services in a variety of fields. Our customers don’t need to use multiple companies to services their home. Call us today and learn for yourself why we will quickly become your go-to company for all your plumbing and HVAC needs!

"Service was good but price was very high for this type of service."

linda c on June 2018


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Cool Air Technologies Inc

13681 Newport Ave
4.91(
478
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Approved Pro

Cool Air Technologies Inc

13681 Newport Ave
4.91(
478
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
948 local quotes requested

??SUPER SERVICE AWARD Winner??? Awarded 14 consecutive Years in a row! Thank you for visiting our profile. Cool Air Technologies was started over 22 years ago by Bill and Trish McIntosh. We are a small Mom and Pop company that services all of Orange County. We provide service on all makes and models. And we offer free no-pressure bids on new equipment. We accept AMEX MC, VISA and offer up to 2 Year Financing on new equipment as well. A little over 14 years ago, a few customers put us on Angie's List. And ever since we've been honored to have consecutively receive the Super Service Award (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. It's an honor that is only bestowed upon 2% of Angie's List contractors. It is determined by Price, Customer Service, Quality, and Professionalism. We have also maintained a 5 Star Rating on Google as well as Yelp. Altogether there are over 2500 reviews on our company. We are proud of our awards. And we hope that your experience with us goes beyond your expectations. :) ‘Every job is backed by my personal guarantee that you will be completely satisfied." Bill McIntosh -owner of Cool Air Technologies. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you! Bringing you comfort from our family to yours! Please contact us directly at (714) 731-9292 or (800) 453-0444

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bill and Cool Air Technologies on several occasions and they never disappoint. They’ve done a HVAC replacement as well as an entirely new HVAC system install with impeccable results. They were professional and communicative; answering all my questions and working through any issues promptly. I will look nowhere else for my HVAC needs and highly recommend them to anyone considering their services."

Broc Y on June 2024

??SUPER SERVICE AWARD Winner??? Awarded 14 consecutive Years in a row! Thank you for visiting our profile. Cool Air Technologies was started over 22 years ago by Bill and Trish McIntosh. We are a small Mom and Pop company that services all of Orange County. We provide service on all makes and models. And we offer free no-pressure bids on new equipment. We accept AMEX MC, VISA and offer up to 2 Year Financing on new equipment as well. A little over 14 years ago, a few customers put us on Angie's List. And ever since we've been honored to have consecutively receive the Super Service Award (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. It's an honor that is only bestowed upon 2% of Angie's List contractors. It is determined by Price, Customer Service, Quality, and Professionalism. We have also maintained a 5 Star Rating on Google as well as Yelp. Altogether there are over 2500 reviews on our company. We are proud of our awards. And we hope that your experience with us goes beyond your expectations. :) ‘Every job is backed by my personal guarantee that you will be completely satisfied." Bill McIntosh -owner of Cool Air Technologies. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you! Bringing you comfort from our family to yours! Please contact us directly at (714) 731-9292 or (800) 453-0444

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bill and Cool Air Technologies on several occasions and they never disappoint. They’ve done a HVAC replacement as well as an entirely new HVAC system install with impeccable results. They were professional and communicative; answering all my questions and working through any issues promptly. I will look nowhere else for my HVAC needs and highly recommend them to anyone considering their services."

Broc Y on June 2024


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Around The Clock Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

7216 Varna Ave
4.54(
778
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Approved Pro

Around The Clock Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

7216 Varna Ave
4.54(
778
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
665 local quotes requested
58 years of experience

Established in 1967, Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is a licensed, bonded, and insured Lennox Premier Dealer.. Over the last three decades we have grown into a full service Lennox dealership offering not only installation, but also service & repair, planned preventive maintenance, engineering, design & build installations and a host of other air management capabilities for a wide range of residential heating and air conditioning projects. Lennox Premier dealer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Additional phones - (818) 506-4400, (310) 274-5525 , (800) 434-9277 . Additional fax - (818) 989-7676. Additional DBAs - Around the Clock Heating A/C & Refrigeration, Around the Clock Refrigeration Service, Around The Clock Appliance Service, Around the Clock H V A C & Appliance Service.

"It was very fast service. He showed me how to change the filter which I had never done. It's hard to get to. He was very pleasant and the company very resonable."

Julie Z on September 2024

Established in 1967, Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is a licensed, bonded, and insured Lennox Premier Dealer.. Over the last three decades we have grown into a full service Lennox dealership offering not only installation, but also service & repair, planned preventive maintenance, engineering, design & build installations and a host of other air management capabilities for a wide range of residential heating and air conditioning projects. Lennox Premier dealer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Additional phones - (818) 506-4400, (310) 274-5525 , (800) 434-9277 . Additional fax - (818) 989-7676. Additional DBAs - Around the Clock Heating A/C & Refrigeration, Around the Clock Refrigeration Service, Around The Clock Appliance Service, Around the Clock H V A C & Appliance Service.

"It was very fast service. He showed me how to change the filter which I had never done. It's hard to get to. He was very pleasant and the company very resonable."

Julie Z on September 2024

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in San Clemente, CA

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The San Clemente, CA homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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    HomeAdvisor's Air Conditioning Repair Cost Guide gives the average price to fix an AC unit in your house. Find the cost of recharging the AC or fixing a freon leak. Get the price to repair or replace a compressor, handler, thermostat, duct, and more.

  • An AC system in the backyard of a house

    This guide explores the average cost of replacing your AC compressor and all of the factors that go into it, including size, type, and brand.

  • Detail of a HVAC system outside a brick house

    The cost of replacing an AC unit fan motor depends on warranties, labor, season, and more. This cost guide covers everything you need to know about this HVAC part.