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Avatar for Baca's Heating, Cooling & Maintenance LLC
Baca's Heating, Cooling & Maintenance LLC
4.8(
19
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ordered the gas valve and had it installed. It was done in 2 hours and had my furnace working again. They were very reasonable priced and were punctual. I was impressed with the professional and service friendly attitude that was given to me."
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+13

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
1,302
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JJ provided a detailed description of work needed to remove and replace my 20 yr old rusted cooler, complete with photos and an itemized list of labor and parts. Gerrod and James arrived within the time parameter, introduced themselves and got to work. They did need to go get a larger unit and within 4 hours my new cooler was up and cooling my house. What I paid was exactly what was estimated. I received photos of every step of the installation."
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+23

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Santa Fe Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did an awesome job. This house has been vacant for over 4 years and we’re trying to bring it back to life. David helped troubleshoot and replace the radiant heating furnace. His copper work is beautiful. We now have heat. We will have them replace the hot water heater next."
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+15

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Reliable Tech Heating Cooling & Plumbing
Reliable Tech Heating Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
291
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend them. He also made some recommendations and observations I was not aware of about how my furnace was installed. I haven't done anything to confirm or correct that. I think he was very knowledgeable. Their price was very reasonable."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Sooo....first, Jim is a very nice guy.  However, Jim now works in Nashville during the week and is only home to the Huntsville area on the weekends.
My first impression of him was that he was awesome.  My computer system had crashed because I pulled the plug during a thunder storm before the computer fully shut down which resulted in the computer hanging up.  Jim took my call while in Tennessee and suggested how to fix the system.  For this I am very grateful.

What happened next was I had him come and check my computer to make sure everything was working properly.  He came to my house and spent an hour tweaking it (basically running various checks on the system), for which I paid him $50.  He suggested that my laptop would work much better if I had Windows 7 and increased my RAM up to 4 GB.  He said he could install it for me for (including the RAM) for about $160.  We met the following weekend for the handoff and he loaded Window 7.  When I received the call it was ready, the bill was $227.50.  I was surprised that is was $70 more than quoted, but paid it anyways.  When I asked about the RAM, he mentioned he did not upgrade the RAM and this would be another $60.  I was a little discouraged at that point since I felt like I was being taken advantage of, but the guy is relatively nice, so I said to go ahead and order the RAM.  He did so and the following weekend was supposed to install it.  Due to some personal things in his life, he wasn't able to install it, so I picked it up since I had to go out of town and could use the IT guy at my new location to install it for me.  When we went to install the RAM, the system wouldn't let us do it since my particular type of laptop can only take 2GB of RAM max.  If Jim had gone to the crucial.com website (where he bought my RAM) and entered my computer system on it, it would have told him the max amount of RAM that could be installed on that unit.  He did not do that.  He is supposed to refund my $60 this next weekend.

I think if Jim wasn't burning the candle at both ends by having a job in Tennessee during the week and trying to run this business on the weekends, it would've been a better experience.  Perhaps taking a few extra minutes to SLOW DOWN and write out an estimate of everything he would need for the job including the prices would ensure people know up front how much the repair would/should cost so they can budget accordingly.  I think if he had taken that approach, it might've been a better experience.  So now I am stuck with a laptop that runs slower because Windows 7 uses more memory and a laptop that can't be upgraded to more RAM.  Basically, the last step which cost me almost $300 was not necessary.  If you need something simple done like coming back from a system crash, he would be okay to use.  Otherwise, for the bigger jobs, I recommend he provide a written estimate with the items he plans to do.

UPDATE:  After posting this review, I received a number of text messages from Jim commenting on the bad review.  I understand he is upset, but harassing someone about a review is not a good way to go.  My review was honest and not meant to be mean, but to let those that use Angie's list get what they pay for...an honest review of someone's experience."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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NM Air Installation Cooling & Heating, LLC
4.2(
66
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Replaced a swamp cooler on 2nd floor roof. Prompt, friendly, professional 3 man team was well organized and efficiently got the job done right! Used a boom crane to lift/place/remove the coolers. All at a fair price. Great team, great people."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for All Out Plumbing & Mechanical
All Out Plumbing & Mechanical
4.5(
21
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

"Work was done in July 2021. Our 18-year old house had problems with root intrusion in the sewer main line (house to street). A big company recommended the entire main line be replaced out to the middle of the street using trenchless digging. Their estimate was super expensive ($$,$$$), with 3 days work and the street shut down. So we checked out reviews on Angi.com and chose All-Out for an estimate. Ron surveyed the site, reviewed the video from inside the pipe, and determined that only a section needed to be replaced and it wouldn't involve any of the city line. He wrote up his estimate on the spot for less than a quarter of the big company's huge price. Ron was up-front about the scale of the job (all day, with a 1-2 hour sewer line outage) and the likely impact on our xeriscaped yard. Everyone at All-Out was professional, knowledgeable, and informative. The All-Out crew, Thomas and Oscar, showed up on time and had the two holes (3' and 6' going directly under a tree!) hand dug and the line replaced in one long hard day's work just as promised. They were very knowledgeable and took time to answer all our questions. They came back after a city inspection to fill in the holes and restore the yard. Everything was done as promised, on time, at the quoted price. They saved us a lot of money and bother, and in the future we will definitely call on them for our plumbing and maintenance needs."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Santa Cruz, NM

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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