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Central a/c service or repairers in Santa Maria

RP Arevalos Heating
1128 Arnold Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
RP Arevalos Heating
1128 Arnold Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super cool and explained what they were doing. They were trustworthy. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."

albert . on June 2022

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super cool and explained what they were doing. They were trustworthy. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."

albert . on June 2022


Paul W Bennett, Jr.
1934 Redwood Drive
4.70(
30
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Approved Pro
Paul W Bennett, Jr.
1934 Redwood Drive
4.70(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Welcome to Paul Bennett, Jr., where no job is too big or too small. We specialize in absolutely everything HVAC related, from duct cleaning to installs. We have been serving the greater San Luis Obispo county area for 6+ years now. Call today for your free estimate!

"Paul Bennett is the best in the business. He is professional, personable and not just out to make money and sell you a system when the one you have is repairable. Hard to find the honesty and integrity this man conveys to his customers! He responds quickly and understands the needs of his customer. I had a 19 year old Bryant unit that clearly most services would insist they could Only replace. Paul quoted me the new system but gave me the option to repair it. With the budget I was on I was so grateful. I saved $8,000 and the system was repaired and up and running like brand new! I’ve moved to Nevada since and boy do I wish I could have brought Paul here! I highly recommend this man! Thanks again Paul!"

Jennie F on February 2024

Welcome to Paul Bennett, Jr., where no job is too big or too small. We specialize in absolutely everything HVAC related, from duct cleaning to installs. We have been serving the greater San Luis Obispo county area for 6+ years now. Call today for your free estimate!

"Paul Bennett is the best in the business. He is professional, personable and not just out to make money and sell you a system when the one you have is repairable. Hard to find the honesty and integrity this man conveys to his customers! He responds quickly and understands the needs of his customer. I had a 19 year old Bryant unit that clearly most services would insist they could Only replace. Paul quoted me the new system but gave me the option to repair it. With the budget I was on I was so grateful. I saved $8,000 and the system was repaired and up and running like brand new! I’ve moved to Nevada since and boy do I wish I could have brought Paul here! I highly recommend this man! Thanks again Paul!"

Jennie F on February 2024


John Dittenhoefer
PO Box 1424
4.90(
61
)
Approved Pro
John Dittenhoefer
PO Box 1424
4.90(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

John Dittenhoefer is an experienced veteran in the heating and cooling business. With over twenty years of experience, he is an ideal choice for your next heating or cooling project. His family business will provide you with excellent customer service with all the cost saving benefits of using a smaller company. Call today for a free estimate.

"John & staff exceptional in all areas"

william h on June 2024

John Dittenhoefer is an experienced veteran in the heating and cooling business. With over twenty years of experience, he is an ideal choice for your next heating or cooling project. His family business will provide you with excellent customer service with all the cost saving benefits of using a smaller company. Call today for a free estimate.

"John & staff exceptional in all areas"

william h on June 2024


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Premier Heating and Air LLC
370 2nd St
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Premier Heating and Air LLC
370 2nd St
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Whether you need a maintenance check or an emergency repair on a heating or cooling unit, we are available to handle all of your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. We strive to exceed your expectations by ensuring that each of our clients receives individualized service. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to provide you with top quality service. Warranty included with all services.

"Very responsive and performed well."

Philip M on March 2025

Whether you need a maintenance check or an emergency repair on a heating or cooling unit, we are available to handle all of your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. We strive to exceed your expectations by ensuring that each of our clients receives individualized service. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to provide you with top quality service. Warranty included with all services.

"Very responsive and performed well."

Philip M on March 2025


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Ranch Hands Construction
141 E CA-246
4.97(
35
)
Approved Pro
Ranch Hands Construction
141 E CA-246
4.97(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
418 local quotes requested

Contractors License #1018107 Ranch Hands is a handyman business servicing the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details is the foundation for success. We lead with recovery, and are on-call for your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"The crew at Ranch Hands is always top notch. We've used them a few times now and not only are they timely and knowledgable, they're great humans. Highly recommend."

Jill F on April 2022

Contractors License #1018107 Ranch Hands is a handyman business servicing the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details is the foundation for success. We lead with recovery, and are on-call for your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"The crew at Ranch Hands is always top notch. We've used them a few times now and not only are they timely and knowledgable, they're great humans. Highly recommend."

Jill F on April 2022


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
183 Prado Rd
4.42(
67
)
Approved Pro
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
183 Prado Rd
4.42(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
577 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Determined the existing line was ok."

John K on November 2024

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Determined the existing line was ok."

John K on November 2024


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Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
352 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024


Avatar for Pennies Air Conditioning, Solar & Construction
Pennies Air Conditioning, Solar & Construction
2851 West Avenue L # 215
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
Pennies Air Conditioning, Solar & Construction
2851 West Avenue L # 215
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
227 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Pennies Air Conditioning-Heating repair- Solar Installation and mechanical contractor providing repairs & installation in the Lancaster Ca, Palmdale Ca, and Santa Clarita Ca, Area since 1999. We specialize HVAC repairs and installations residential and commercial.

Pennies Air Conditioning-Heating repair- Solar Installation and mechanical contractor providing repairs & installation in the Lancaster Ca, Palmdale Ca, and Santa Clarita Ca, Area since 1999. We specialize HVAC repairs and installations residential and commercial.


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Springtime pools & landscape
37953 Road 60
4.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Springtime pools & landscape
37953 Road 60
4.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3809 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.

"Wonderful experience! Very professional and very efficient! I would highly recommend!"

robert d on July 2024

Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.

"Wonderful experience! Very professional and very efficient! I would highly recommend!"

robert d on July 2024


McGee Refrigeration
12155 Bermuda St
5.00(
1
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McGee Refrigeration
12155 Bermuda St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to McGee Refrigeration! McGee Refrigeration has been servicing the Visalia area since 1981. We are HVAC contractors whose services include heating, air conditioning, and restaurant equipment repair for commercial and residential projects alike. McGee Refrigeration is a family-owned business that offers free estimates and has service agreement discounts. We have an excellent staff that is here to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call today!

Welcome to McGee Refrigeration! McGee Refrigeration has been servicing the Visalia area since 1981. We are HVAC contractors whose services include heating, air conditioning, and restaurant equipment repair for commercial and residential projects alike. McGee Refrigeration is a family-owned business that offers free estimates and has service agreement discounts. We have an excellent staff that is here to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call today!

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Central a/c service or repairs FAQs

Yes, a once-a-year tune-up keeps the system efficient and helps it last longer. During the visit, a technician cleans coils, checks electrical connections, and swaps or cleans the filter. Catching small issues now stops bigger, pricier failures later, so that a quick appointment saves money and stress over the life of the unit.

Changing your AC filter every 30 days is necessary to maintain optimal performance and high indoor air quality. Regular filter replacement prevents dust buildup, ensures efficient airflow, and protects the system from stress that could lead to costly repairs. This disciplined maintenance routine not only boosts energy efficiency but also prolongs the lifespan of your unit by safeguarding its critical components.

An HVAC service plan is worth the cost, especially if you forget to schedule maintenance on your own. A service plan locks in yearly (or twice-yearly) visits, allowing a professional to identify small problems early, clean key components, and maintain energy efficiency. Many plans also include minor repairs or priority scheduling, which can pay for themselves if an unexpected issue pops up.

In a pre-season service visit, your technician gives your system a top-to-bottom check before peak season hits. Expect a filter change, thermostat test, condenser-line flush, electrical-connection check, and coil cleaning. They also tighten loose parts and make minor adjustments so the unit fires up without surprises when temperatures swing. That quick tune-up cuts the risk of mid-season breakdowns and keeps energy use in line.

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