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Avatar for Total Home Environmental HVAC Co.

Total Home Environmental HVAC Co.

4.77(
91
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Total Home Environmental HVAC Co.

4.77(
91
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
95 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

With more than 40 yrs of experience, Orange Air is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. Our home is in Southbay, we offer services custom tailored for the homes in our area. Everything from 60 year old floor furnace rebuilds to state of the art cooling systems. We specialized in the diversity of the home in our service area. WE OFFER LIFETIME WARRANTIES ON OUR RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS. As long as you own your home, our repairs are covered for life! We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very good work and pricing, honest evaluation"

Robert D on November 2025

With more than 40 yrs of experience, Orange Air is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. Our home is in Southbay, we offer services custom tailored for the homes in our area. Everything from 60 year old floor furnace rebuilds to state of the art cooling systems. We specialized in the diversity of the home in our service area. WE OFFER LIFETIME WARRANTIES ON OUR RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS. As long as you own your home, our repairs are covered for life! We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very good work and pricing, honest evaluation"

Robert D on November 2025


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Ellison Air Systems

4.83(
3
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Ellison Air Systems

4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We are 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

"reliable"

robert h on July 2024

We are 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

"reliable"

robert h on July 2024


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Candid Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.80(
118
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Candid Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.80(
118
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Candid Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, specializing in heating and air conditioning for the Northridge area. Whether you need new heating and air systems, or just some general service and repairs, no project is too big, or too small, for us to handle. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority, and we work hard to make sure the job gets done right the first time! We care as much about the quality of our work as you care about your home. So call us today for a free estimate on new units! We look forward to working WITH you!

"Very fast response, worked quickly, charged a fair price. Cliff was a nice guy who made some helpful recommendations. I would use them again."

Sam F on November 2018

Candid Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, specializing in heating and air conditioning for the Northridge area. Whether you need new heating and air systems, or just some general service and repairs, no project is too big, or too small, for us to handle. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority, and we work hard to make sure the job gets done right the first time! We care as much about the quality of our work as you care about your home. So call us today for a free estimate on new units! We look forward to working WITH you!

"Very fast response, worked quickly, charged a fair price. Cliff was a nice guy who made some helpful recommendations. I would use them again."

Sam F on November 2018


"Reliable Service and Expertise You Can Trust I was impressed by their transparency and honesty."

Sherri S on April 2024

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"Reliable Service and Expertise You Can Trust I was impressed by their transparency and honesty."

Sherri S on April 2024


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Progressive Air, Inc.

5.00(
9
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Progressive Air, Inc.

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
16 years of experience
Emergency services offered

At Progressive Air 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!

"Greg was great, professional and very knowledgeable and kind. He explained everything in full detail and tested it out as well as made sure our mom could operate it. He pointed out a few other repairs that we need and Weill be returning to complete those repairs as well."

Tamara C on January 2026

At Progressive Air 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!

"Greg was great, professional and very knowledgeable and kind. He explained everything in full detail and tested it out as well as made sure our mom could operate it. He pointed out a few other repairs that we need and Weill be returning to complete those repairs as well."

Tamara C on January 2026


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Upright Construction & HVAC

5.00(
14
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Upright Construction & HVAC

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
13 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good"

Ernesto A on May 2025

we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good"

Ernesto A on May 2025


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Belle Air Services

4.71(
14
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Belle Air Services

4.71(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Belle Air Services is a premier, all-inclusive HVAC contractor in the Los Angeles metro area. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for their heating and cooling needs. Our company foundation is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in Central A/C, Heating, and Furnace systems, as well as a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Had them do 2 units on my property. The first one was great, the pre team is great, and the guys who actually do the work. After the 2nd one, where I chose the more expensive option to get a Mitsubishi Heat Pump, the unit would not turn the fan on some of the time. I told them, and wasted insane amounts of time. They kept saying things like 'I am trying to understand what doesn't work.' 'Pretty simple, you choose to run the fan to simply circulate the air and the icon goes, Nest thinks it is on, but does not go on.' Then they said they were going to have a Mitsubishi tech come out and for sure it would get resolved. Never happened. Just listened to a book on Benjamin Franklin and he and John Adams had to share a bed one time while traveling and Adams went to close the window and Franklin said this place will be a tomb if you do. That was what 250 years ago? and HVAC is their business? Guess I will have to take them to court. The office staff post job is a clown car of silly children. So if your job goes great, they will be a good choice. If you run into an issue you will wish you hired ANYONE else. You've been warned."

ROB W on April 2024

Belle Air Services is a premier, all-inclusive HVAC contractor in the Los Angeles metro area. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for their heating and cooling needs. Our company foundation is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in Central A/C, Heating, and Furnace systems, as well as a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Had them do 2 units on my property. The first one was great, the pre team is great, and the guys who actually do the work. After the 2nd one, where I chose the more expensive option to get a Mitsubishi Heat Pump, the unit would not turn the fan on some of the time. I told them, and wasted insane amounts of time. They kept saying things like 'I am trying to understand what doesn't work.' 'Pretty simple, you choose to run the fan to simply circulate the air and the icon goes, Nest thinks it is on, but does not go on.' Then they said they were going to have a Mitsubishi tech come out and for sure it would get resolved. Never happened. Just listened to a book on Benjamin Franklin and he and John Adams had to share a bed one time while traveling and Adams went to close the window and Franklin said this place will be a tomb if you do. That was what 250 years ago? and HVAC is their business? Guess I will have to take them to court. The office staff post job is a clown car of silly children. So if your job goes great, they will be a good choice. If you run into an issue you will wish you hired ANYONE else. You've been warned."

ROB W on April 2024


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SoCal Climate Control - LA

4.44(
347
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SoCal Climate Control - LA

4.44(
347
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
383 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

With over 30 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry, SoCal Climate Control & Mechanical, Inc. is your industry expert in Southern California. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"David Parks Senior HVAC Technician was very knowledgeable and listened to my needs. Susie in the office was polite and a joy to speak to. The crew that installed the ductwork worked efficiently and cleaned up afterwards. SoCal Climate Control did everything they promised at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to my neighbors and family members."

Greg V on October 2024

With over 30 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry, SoCal Climate Control & Mechanical, Inc. is your industry expert in Southern California. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"David Parks Senior HVAC Technician was very knowledgeable and listened to my needs. Susie in the office was polite and a joy to speak to. The crew that installed the ductwork worked efficiently and cleaned up afterwards. SoCal Climate Control did everything they promised at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to my neighbors and family members."

Greg V on October 2024


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Around The Clock Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.79(
696
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Around The Clock Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.79(
696
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Established in 1967, Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is a licensed, bonded, and insured Lennox Premier Dealer.. Over the last four 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 four 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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Help-Me HVAC LLC

5.00(
3
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Help-Me HVAC LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Help-Me HVAC LLC has over ten years of service experience for all your Heating & Air demand. 24-hour service Line give us a call for your free quote. Cooling (Air Conditioning) AC repair & troubleshooting New AC installation AC replacement & upgrades Refrigerant checks (R-410A, R-32, etc.) Mini-split systems Heating Furnace repair & installation (gas & electric) Heat pump repair & installation Thermostat installation (smart & standard) Emergency no-heat service Ventilation & Airflow Airflow balancing Duct inspection & sealing Duct repair & replacement Indoor air quality solutions System Maintenance Seasonal tune-ups Preventive maintenance Safety inspections Energy-efficiency checks Residential & Light Commercial Homes, apartments, condos Small offices, retail, restaurants

"Sayed Haroon was very happy professional and helpful and very informative, I would recommend him for any service and next time if there?s a problem with any of my air conditioning system I?m definitely gonna be dealing with him "

Yusuf E on January 2026

Help-Me HVAC LLC has over ten years of service experience for all your Heating & Air demand. 24-hour service Line give us a call for your free quote. Cooling (Air Conditioning) AC repair & troubleshooting New AC installation AC replacement & upgrades Refrigerant checks (R-410A, R-32, etc.) Mini-split systems Heating Furnace repair & installation (gas & electric) Heat pump repair & installation Thermostat installation (smart & standard) Emergency no-heat service Ventilation & Airflow Airflow balancing Duct inspection & sealing Duct repair & replacement Indoor air quality solutions System Maintenance Seasonal tune-ups Preventive maintenance Safety inspections Energy-efficiency checks Residential & Light Commercial Homes, apartments, condos Small offices, retail, restaurants

"Sayed Haroon was very happy professional and helpful and very informative, I would recommend him for any service and next time if there?s a problem with any of my air conditioning system I?m definitely gonna be dealing with him "

Yusuf E on January 2026

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Santa Monica, 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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