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Laury Heating Cooling & Plumbing
4.8(
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician rinsed filters and cleaned the AC unit. He checked a part on the unit with a meter which indicated that the part powering the fan (Run Cap?)was receiving only half the required energy needed to operate properly, meaning the part was failing and needed replaced ( the part was covered by the warranty because we have a maintenance agreement) So happy Eric knows his job and is good at diagnostics. He retrieved and installed the new part. Crisis averted thanks to Eric H!!"
High efficiency Carrier condenser.
High efficiency Carrier Infinity gas furnace with variable speed blower.
High efficiency Carrier gas furnace and Trion Air Bear filter.
High efficiency Carrier heat pump installation.
Ductwork installation.

+13

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shore Guys Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thomas is so professional and knew exactly what was wrong. He went above and beyond, too, answering questions thoroughly . I’d ask Shore Guys Heating & Air back anytime!"
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Temp-Rite LLC
5.0(
28
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom was courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Everything was done without any mess or disturbance. Tom is now running the company under a new name "Finn Mechanical" after having been a partner with Jerry Schiavo at Temp-Rite, who just retired. We will continue to use Finn Mechanical including for a project the coming spring.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GS Mechanical
5.0(
14
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GS Mechanical sent two techs to my house to install a mini split. Arrived on time, professional and respectful, installed without a hitch, and cleaned up all installation debris. I had exactly the customer/contractor experience I was hoping for. Highly recommend."
Wall mounted and space saving
Tankless water heater
Whole home electronic air cleaner
Mini split and platform
Pro dehumidifier

+2

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rightway Waterproofing is the company you want to come and waterproof your basement. I had initially set up a job looking for pros through Angie's List. I was contacted by Rightway Waterproofing via phone and email but did not respond as life happens. Well it rained really heavy again in August and I had more water in the basement. I reached out to them on a Friday and Albert contacted me immediately. They were able to come out on Monday to look at my property. Jake was thorough and friendly. He let me know what he thought we needed, explained everything thoroughly and gave us a quote which was completely reasonable. We accepted the bid and work was to commence on Thurs as they had an opening. Work was completed in one day. The area was kept pristine and they did an amazing job. The crew was courteous to my family. I could not recommend them more. I hope to have them out again at some point to finish my basement area as well. Try to keep in mind that during the season of covid many families are looking for ways to make more space in their homes or to have to home projects done. If you are waiting for work to be done just know that it is worth it! Thanks Rightway!!!"
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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American Painting & Power Washing
4.8(
13
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Serving Sea Isle City, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a small family based business with 3 employees with 31 years experience. We only require a small down payment or sometimes no down payment at all. Free estimates, senior & military discounts

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Sea Isle City, NJ

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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