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Avatar for Milano Mechanical, Inc.
Milano Mechanical, Inc.
1317 Scott Street
5.00(
1
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Milano Mechanical, Inc.
1317 Scott Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

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

"Great job"

Kenneth G on September 2022

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

"Great job"

Kenneth G on September 2022


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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett Street, Unit 4
4.67(
38
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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett Street, Unit 4
4.67(
38
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
92 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Elevated Comfort is your local, family owned HVAC company. We specialize in heating and cooling optimization, whether you need diagnostics, repairs, or full system replacement. Our skilled technicians and comfort advisors put you first and will work to get you the best adapted solution for your home. We are trained and qualified on the newest generation of efficient A2L refrigerants, and specialize in all electric heat pump systems. Our estimates are always free and we stand behind our work. We hope to be of service to you soon for all your HVAC needs! Call us today so we can begin resolving your issue.

"good job, very professional"

Melissa S on January 2025

Elevated Comfort is your local, family owned HVAC company. We specialize in heating and cooling optimization, whether you need diagnostics, repairs, or full system replacement. Our skilled technicians and comfort advisors put you first and will work to get you the best adapted solution for your home. We are trained and qualified on the newest generation of efficient A2L refrigerants, and specialize in all electric heat pump systems. Our estimates are always free and we stand behind our work. We hope to be of service to you soon for all your HVAC needs! Call us today so we can begin resolving your issue.

"good job, very professional"

Melissa S on January 2025


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Moore Home Services
3242 Airway Dr.
4.74(
186
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Approved Pro
Moore Home Services
3242 Airway Dr.
4.74(
186
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

Moore Heating/Cooling/Plumbing is a Family Owned & Operated Business Serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide Expert Service, Repair, Design & Installation of all your Residential & Light Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning needs. Matched with our Industry Leading Customer Service and System Evaluations we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" Company around. Please Contact us Today at (707) 857-7773 or info@moorehvac.com for your FREE System Evaluation. We look forward to meeting you!

"Friendly, quick & efficient"

Linda F on July 2023

Moore Heating/Cooling/Plumbing is a Family Owned & Operated Business Serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide Expert Service, Repair, Design & Installation of all your Residential & Light Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning needs. Matched with our Industry Leading Customer Service and System Evaluations we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" Company around. Please Contact us Today at (707) 857-7773 or info@moorehvac.com for your FREE System Evaluation. We look forward to meeting you!

"Friendly, quick & efficient"

Linda F on July 2023


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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett St
4.75(
4
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Elevated Comfort
374 Blodgett St
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
378 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.

"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"

Jason M on December 2024

Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.

"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"

Jason M on December 2024


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Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
600 American Way
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Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
600 American Way
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
848 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.


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Moore Home Services
3321 Industrial Drive
4.71(
388
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Moore Home Services
3321 Industrial Drive
4.71(
388
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
433 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!

"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."

Niya G on November 2023

Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!

"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."

Niya G on November 2023


Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way
4.45(
683
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Approved Pro
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way
4.45(
683
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2697 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"It was fine but to expensive sorry Ivan’s affort that much"

Rene T on May 2025

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"It was fine but to expensive sorry Ivan’s affort that much"

Rene T on May 2025


Avatar for JZ HVAC Contractor
JZ HVAC Contractor
1460 Sequoia Avenue
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
JZ HVAC Contractor
1460 Sequoia Avenue
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Welcome to JZ HVAC Contractor, JZ HVAC Contractor has established itself as a trusted provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions in the Bay Area, California. Our experienced team is committed to delivering top-notch services, including installation, repair, and maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. At JZ HVAC Contractor, we pride ourselves on our expertise, reliability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring your indoor environment is comfortable and energy-efficient all year round. Whether you need a quick repair or a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade, you can count on JZ HVAC CONTRACTOR to meet all your heating and cooling needs.

"Joy did excellent work: removed my old ducts and replaced them and added additional vents. He communicated well and was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend him!"

Kelly H on October 2024

Welcome to JZ HVAC Contractor, JZ HVAC Contractor has established itself as a trusted provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions in the Bay Area, California. Our experienced team is committed to delivering top-notch services, including installation, repair, and maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. At JZ HVAC Contractor, we pride ourselves on our expertise, reliability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring your indoor environment is comfortable and energy-efficient all year round. Whether you need a quick repair or a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade, you can count on JZ HVAC CONTRACTOR to meet all your heating and cooling needs.

"Joy did excellent work: removed my old ducts and replaced them and added additional vents. He communicated well and was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend him!"

Kelly H on October 2024


Avatar for Simpson Sheet Metal, Heating & Air Conditioning
Simpson Sheet Metal, Heating & Air Conditioning
2833 Dowd Drive
4.64(
25
)
Approved Pro
Simpson Sheet Metal, Heating & Air Conditioning
2833 Dowd Drive
4.64(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
455 local quotes requested

Serving Santa Rosa for over 30 years, we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and were honored to be win the Carrier President's Award Winner in 2008. A family-owned business, we employ some of the BEST people in the HVAC industry with a combined experience of over 50 years. Our technicians are certified by the North American Technician Excellence (NATE)organization. We are a member of Local Sheet Metal Union 104 which means our employees are highly trained, educated and well skilled in all makes and models of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. We are also members of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, North Coast Builders Exchange, and Marin Builders Association. We provide respectful, dependable, honest and reliable customer service for any job, no matter how large or small and our pricing is competitive and fair with no hidden or surprise costs. Simpson takes the family approach to business by having the estimator conduct all of our free estimates, not an aggressive sales person. This provides all of our customers with the confidence that every system is designed and installed properly. It is our commitment to ensure that all of our customers are completely satisfied. We are your one stop source for all of your heating, air conditioning and air quality needs.

"Simpson Sheet Metal HVAC was recommended by a friend who had just had a heat pump and mini-split system installed and raved about the company and the individuals to me. I had already gotten three quotes from other area companies (I was in need of replacing ancient and malfunctioning baseboards and had been using a Quadrafire wood stove to heat my house), but decided to get a quote from Simpson and it turned out to be the lowest, with the best warranty terms, and the most "hand-holding" in terms of permit, rebates and payment. I also love the fact that it's a union shop because that means a well-educated and well-treated employee. Lead installer Jose and assistant Chino did a fabulous job, and as others have said, they left everything perfectly clean and also answered my many questions with patience and good humor. John Roncone managed the job and designed the system, and has been an amazing communicator as well. Nothing but raves for Simpson! What a relief!"

Judith T on July 2023

Serving Santa Rosa for over 30 years, we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and were honored to be win the Carrier President's Award Winner in 2008. A family-owned business, we employ some of the BEST people in the HVAC industry with a combined experience of over 50 years. Our technicians are certified by the North American Technician Excellence (NATE)organization. We are a member of Local Sheet Metal Union 104 which means our employees are highly trained, educated and well skilled in all makes and models of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. We are also members of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, North Coast Builders Exchange, and Marin Builders Association. We provide respectful, dependable, honest and reliable customer service for any job, no matter how large or small and our pricing is competitive and fair with no hidden or surprise costs. Simpson takes the family approach to business by having the estimator conduct all of our free estimates, not an aggressive sales person. This provides all of our customers with the confidence that every system is designed and installed properly. It is our commitment to ensure that all of our customers are completely satisfied. We are your one stop source for all of your heating, air conditioning and air quality needs.

"Simpson Sheet Metal HVAC was recommended by a friend who had just had a heat pump and mini-split system installed and raved about the company and the individuals to me. I had already gotten three quotes from other area companies (I was in need of replacing ancient and malfunctioning baseboards and had been using a Quadrafire wood stove to heat my house), but decided to get a quote from Simpson and it turned out to be the lowest, with the best warranty terms, and the most "hand-holding" in terms of permit, rebates and payment. I also love the fact that it's a union shop because that means a well-educated and well-treated employee. Lead installer Jose and assistant Chino did a fabulous job, and as others have said, they left everything perfectly clean and also answered my many questions with patience and good humor. John Roncone managed the job and designed the system, and has been an amazing communicator as well. Nothing but raves for Simpson! What a relief!"

Judith T on July 2023


Jim's Air Systems
4.38(
8
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Approved Pro
Jim's Air Systems
4.38(
8
)
Approved Pro
408 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated Heating and Air conditioning and solar contractor in the Bay Area for the past 40 years. We specialize in Residential, Commercial, and New Construction installation. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and fast reliable service at a fair price. We will not price gouge you like the big companies do. Call us for a free estimate, ask for Josh. 925-584-2634

"Josh got on this very quick and quoted the best price with good brand day and night carry"

jianyu d on November 2024

We are a family owned and operated Heating and Air conditioning and solar contractor in the Bay Area for the past 40 years. We specialize in Residential, Commercial, and New Construction installation. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and fast reliable service at a fair price. We will not price gouge you like the big companies do. Call us for a free estimate, ask for Josh. 925-584-2634

"Josh got on this very quick and quoted the best price with good brand day and night carry"

jianyu d on November 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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