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Southwest Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Worked to find the part needed quickly and was able to come install the following day! We had been without heat for 5 days and Mike was a lifesaver getting us the part and coming out to install. His communication with us was superb. Would hire him again!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Southland Heating and Air Conditioning
4.7(
159
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initially I considered having to pay $8000-ish for a replacement unit. Robert Alfonso saved the day, however. Well trained by LA Tech, and professional from start to finish, Robert diagnosed and resolved my wiring and capacitor issue quickly. The fix was $485 not $8000 to replace the unit. These guys are legit. Great result. Robert "Doctor" Alfonso rocked it."
This is the outdoor unit that offers 17 SEER Hyper efficiency and super quiet operation of 54db's compared to 80 plus on older units
notice the low profile, this is about 14 inch wide instead of the traditional 36 wide.
This replaces your old gas heater
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MightyServ
4.7(
385
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Credit card accepted

"Technician checked ducts for leaks and water condensation tray and compressor and coolant levels and more. All was good except he found a relay that was all corroded and suggested replacement, which I did. I feel that I'm in good hands and they know what they are doing and I will use them again."
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heating and A/C
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Precision Auto Works
4.8(
43
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"We were looking on Angie's list for a car repair shop. We decided to try this shop because of the recommendations. My son and husband took the car in to find out why it was running ruff. Repairs were made after diagnosing what was wrong. The car was having problems after the mechanic test drove it. Further test were run and it was determined to be the coil. When we picked up the car the mechanic answered all of my sons questions and told him if he had any more problems to bring it back.  My son said the car was running good."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kincaid Development Inc
5.0(
56
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OUTSTANDING! With just 2 days notice, Joe sent one of his outstanding staff members (Mikey) to fix the hole I made in our ceiling. The repair job was done so well that it's almost impossible to see where I almost fell through from the attic. During Mikey's ceiling repair visit I asked Joe to give us a quote for the outside valve replacement and plumbing box installation project. The price was so good (almost half the amount quoted by another company) we asked them to handle this as well. This project was not only handled quickly, Mikey upgraded the setup for better access. He even colored the new concrete to match our existing patio area where the valve box needed to be installed."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Air Cooling
5.0(
11
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He introduced him self then ask questions regarding problem and checked unit ,after found problems he tell us coast and time for repair soon as we agreed price he provide part and replace it."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Santa Barbara, 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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