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Premier Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Premier was extremely responsive, reasonably priced and went out of their way on short notice to accommodate installing a full Central Air system in our home.. Tough to find great work like this now days. Thank you guys"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Paso Robles Heating and Air
4.8(
32
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paso Robles Heating and Air did a great job. Their Technician was very professional and well organized. I would highly recommend Paso Robles Heating and Air at anytime, in fact we signed up for their yearly maintenance service."
Install of 2 brand new top of the line HVAC efficiency units.
Tankless water heater install and jetting.
Install of 2 brand new top of the line HVAC efficiency units.
Tankless water heater install and jetting.
Install of 2 brand new top of the line HVAC efficiency units.

+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
71
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Determined the existing line was ok."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bee Right There Heating & Air
5.0(
4
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good. Everyone worked together so smoothly. Without anyone being told what to do. Every person seemed to understand what to do without being told. Never have seen such cooperation among a group of people on a job sight. Clean up was easy because the clear up all the time. Fun to watch people work together so well. Done in one day. What a great team."
18 Seer Inverter Heat Pump Retrofit
Upflow Furnace & A/c Split System in Garage
Additional Photos
New Split system A/C
Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Heat Pump For Cold Climate

+8

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bee Right There Heating & Air
5.0(
5
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time1 day
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Ace Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
4.8(
7
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I not only had an old furnace replaced but also had whole house air conditioning added. Very professional family business. Their estimate beat out two other HVAC businesses here in Lompoc⠦⠦ one of them by thousands of dollars. It paid to get three estimates. Daniel was easy to work with and honest. One of the other HVAC businesses in Lompoc is interested in selling you all kinds of stuff that increased his estimate by thousands of dollars. I highly recommend Ace Heating & AC."
closet heater changout
closet changout
closet changout
closet changout
closet changout

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in San Luis Obispo, 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.

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