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Avatar for Charles Heating & Air Conditioning Service
Charles Heating & Air Conditioning Service
266 Wallace Rd.
5.00(
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Charles Heating & Air Conditioning Service
266 Wallace Rd.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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"Absolutely wonderful customer service! Great young man in business for himself and doing it the right way! Thank you again for keeping the family cooled off this summer! "

Jay T on January 2025

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"Absolutely wonderful customer service! Great young man in business for himself and doing it the right way! Thank you again for keeping the family cooled off this summer! "

Jay T on January 2025


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Henare Renovation
301 South McDowell Street
4.93(
14
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Henare Renovation
301 South McDowell Street
4.93(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2570 local quotes requested

At Henare Renovation, we specialize in transforming houses into dream homes. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we offer a full range of renovation and remodeling services designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re looking to update a single room or undertake a complete home makeover, our skilled team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients, understanding their goals, and delivering beautiful, functional spaces that exceed expectations. Trust Henare Renovation to turn your house into a place you’ll love to call home.

"Great work. I will use again in the future."

Vincent B on January 2025

At Henare Renovation, we specialize in transforming houses into dream homes. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we offer a full range of renovation and remodeling services designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re looking to update a single room or undertake a complete home makeover, our skilled team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients, understanding their goals, and delivering beautiful, functional spaces that exceed expectations. Trust Henare Renovation to turn your house into a place you’ll love to call home.

"Great work. I will use again in the future."

Vincent B on January 2025


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BRME
98 Bishop Cove Rd
5.00(
2
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BRME
98 Bishop Cove Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We specialize in solving problems. Can troubleshoot and manage repairs of all sorts. Licensed and insured, with general contracting services also available. We do home repairs, handyman services, additions, minor excavating, minor tree work, concrete leveling, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, etc.. We're here to solve problems, so give us a call.

"Blue Ridge Mountain Enterprises, Inc. is my go-to for any home improvement or repair needs. Mark, the owner, is exceptionally talented and takes pride in his work. His craftsmanship and efficiency are impressive, and he’s always reliable. From minor fixes to larger renovation projects, Mark consistently exceeds expectations. If you're looking for a trustworthy contractor who delivers top-notch results, I highly recommend Blue Ridge Mountain Enterprises, Inc."

Adam B on September 2024

We specialize in solving problems. Can troubleshoot and manage repairs of all sorts. Licensed and insured, with general contracting services also available. We do home repairs, handyman services, additions, minor excavating, minor tree work, concrete leveling, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, etc.. We're here to solve problems, so give us a call.

"Blue Ridge Mountain Enterprises, Inc. is my go-to for any home improvement or repair needs. Mark, the owner, is exceptionally talented and takes pride in his work. His craftsmanship and efficiency are impressive, and he’s always reliable. From minor fixes to larger renovation projects, Mark consistently exceeds expectations. If you're looking for a trustworthy contractor who delivers top-notch results, I highly recommend Blue Ridge Mountain Enterprises, Inc."

Adam B on September 2024


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Medina handyman services
Located In Marion N.C
4.25(
4
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Medina handyman services
Located In Marion N.C
4.25(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
337 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Medina services nicely repaired our door. They were very helpful and friendly."

Deborah C on November 2024

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Medina services nicely repaired our door. They were very helpful and friendly."

Deborah C on November 2024


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All About Heat & Air
5521 Old Haywood Rd
5.00(
59
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Approved Pro
All About Heat & Air
5521 Old Haywood Rd
5.00(
59
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
261 local quotes requested

All About Heat & Air is a local, family owned business, with technicians that have over 20-30 years experience, that helps you solve all of your heating and cooling needs by providing clean, professional and friendly technicians with state-of-the-art equipment. As a company you can rely on, we complete jobs on time and offer work you can trust. We work efficiently paired with good, old fashioned honest service. We are licensed professionals who are trained to respect you and your home. We offer 24/7 service at no extra charge. Your call will always be answered by an All About Heat & Air employee and not an answering service or voicemail. We also offer free estimates and upfront pricing to avoid any unpleasant surprises when your job is completed. Don't wait until the next day to solve an immediate heating or cooling problem. From routine maintenance to complete system failures emergencies wait for nobody. Keep a small mess from becoming a complete catastrophe by calling the experienced professionals at All About Heat & Air, no matter when you need us. We are experienced in all matters involving heating and cooling. There are no heating or cooling services that we exclude. Experienced service dedicated to your satisfaction. You can rest easy knowing you are receiving the best possible heating and cooling service from us. Discounts are also available to make our great prices even more affordable.

"Talked to 5 contractors and Jeremy was by far the most knowledgeable. I explained that I wanted a very efficient heat pump that would work at low temperatures and rarely use auxiliary heat. I did a lot of research and did a heat loss estimate on the house. Jeremy was the only installer who came up with about the same size heat pump I did and it turned out to be correct. He gave me a much more detailed estimate than anyone else with 3 options and complete specifications on what I was getting. I was impressed with his detailed process that resulted in the right size unit that had the right specifications for a specific house. The other contractors looked like they used a cookie cutter approach and were offering units that were too small. We have had some cold days and nights so I have been able to test the capacity of the unit and it is performing better than expected. I recommend Jeremy and the crew and All About Heat and Air without hesitationn."

Ron B on January 2025

All About Heat & Air is a local, family owned business, with technicians that have over 20-30 years experience, that helps you solve all of your heating and cooling needs by providing clean, professional and friendly technicians with state-of-the-art equipment. As a company you can rely on, we complete jobs on time and offer work you can trust. We work efficiently paired with good, old fashioned honest service. We are licensed professionals who are trained to respect you and your home. We offer 24/7 service at no extra charge. Your call will always be answered by an All About Heat & Air employee and not an answering service or voicemail. We also offer free estimates and upfront pricing to avoid any unpleasant surprises when your job is completed. Don't wait until the next day to solve an immediate heating or cooling problem. From routine maintenance to complete system failures emergencies wait for nobody. Keep a small mess from becoming a complete catastrophe by calling the experienced professionals at All About Heat & Air, no matter when you need us. We are experienced in all matters involving heating and cooling. There are no heating or cooling services that we exclude. Experienced service dedicated to your satisfaction. You can rest easy knowing you are receiving the best possible heating and cooling service from us. Discounts are also available to make our great prices even more affordable.

"Talked to 5 contractors and Jeremy was by far the most knowledgeable. I explained that I wanted a very efficient heat pump that would work at low temperatures and rarely use auxiliary heat. I did a lot of research and did a heat loss estimate on the house. Jeremy was the only installer who came up with about the same size heat pump I did and it turned out to be correct. He gave me a much more detailed estimate than anyone else with 3 options and complete specifications on what I was getting. I was impressed with his detailed process that resulted in the right size unit that had the right specifications for a specific house. The other contractors looked like they used a cookie cutter approach and were offering units that were too small. We have had some cold days and nights so I have been able to test the capacity of the unit and it is performing better than expected. I recommend Jeremy and the crew and All About Heat and Air without hesitationn."

Ron B on January 2025


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8TWO8 Construction Repairs
Hope Circle
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
8TWO8 Construction Repairs
Hope Circle
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
673 local quotes requested

Chimney services, Siding, Roofs, Gutter cleaning, Dry wall, Junk removal

"Did a great job. Provided before and after pictures of gutter cleaning so I didn't have to climb the ladder and look."

Darrin G on April 2025

Chimney services, Siding, Roofs, Gutter cleaning, Dry wall, Junk removal

"Did a great job. Provided before and after pictures of gutter cleaning so I didn't have to climb the ladder and look."

Darrin G on April 2025


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Mountain Handyman Services
1327 Martin Circle
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Mountain Handyman Services
1327 Martin Circle
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
370 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fast response, quick completion. Honest hardworking."

Kirk C on October 2023

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fast response, quick completion. Honest hardworking."

Kirk C on October 2023


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Quality Air
320 Sardis Rd
4.67(
206
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Approved Pro
Quality Air
320 Sardis Rd
4.67(
206
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
276 local quotes requested

Quality Air has been family owned and operated for over 25 years. Since 1990 owner Chuck Lynch has grown the company from a one man team to over 20 employees. As Asheville natives, our goal is to provide our neighbors excellence in quality and service. Whether your unit needs a full replacement, repairs, or you wish to begin a preventative maintenance schedule, our team is here to service your home 24/7. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment. At this time, we only do residential service & installation. We do not have any commercial services

"All went well, they are coming back to make some repairs."

Elna P on January 2021

Quality Air has been family owned and operated for over 25 years. Since 1990 owner Chuck Lynch has grown the company from a one man team to over 20 employees. As Asheville natives, our goal is to provide our neighbors excellence in quality and service. Whether your unit needs a full replacement, repairs, or you wish to begin a preventative maintenance schedule, our team is here to service your home 24/7. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment. At this time, we only do residential service & installation. We do not have any commercial services

"All went well, they are coming back to make some repairs."

Elna P on January 2021


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Mike Works
55 Puritan Point
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Mike Works
55 Puritan Point
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
300 local quotes requested

Michael Amditis is the owner of Mike Works, a business providing carpentry and general handyman services. Michael specializes in residential renovations and upgrades. He offers a range of services with 10+ years of experience in the industry. From remodels and custom built-ins, to plumbing and electrical work he can get it done! Free quotes available. Call, text, or email to get started on your project.

"Great job! He developed an original design and installation went very smoothly. He's easy to work with!"

Roz A on May 2025

Michael Amditis is the owner of Mike Works, a business providing carpentry and general handyman services. Michael specializes in residential renovations and upgrades. He offers a range of services with 10+ years of experience in the industry. From remodels and custom built-ins, to plumbing and electrical work he can get it done! Free quotes available. Call, text, or email to get started on your project.

"Great job! He developed an original design and installation went very smoothly. He's easy to work with!"

Roz A on May 2025


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Comfort Central
253 Timberlane Dr
4.75(
106
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Approved Pro
Comfort Central
253 Timberlane Dr
4.75(
106
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
261 local quotes requested

Serving Western North Carolina's Heating, Cooling and Indoor Environmental Needs. Here at Comfort Central, we have a mission to provide you with the best possible experience. We want to earn your loyalty so you will never have to worry about your Heating, Cooling or Indoor Air Quality ever again.

"I highly recommend Comfort Central. Owner Kevin Schumann and his co-workers, Jay and Thomas, did an outstanding job installing the new HVAC system at our house. Over a four-day period, they set up in our crawl space a furnace/AC unit, a new plenum box, pipes for venting, and a dehumidifier with its own elaborate duct and water-removal system that will help keep our huge crawl space dry. They also put in a new heat pump in the backyard and a thermostat in the house. I was so impressed by the people and the work they did. Kevin and Jay are remarkably knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to HVAC issues. Thomas did a very good job with the aspects of the project that he handled. Every installation presents its own challenges, and one of the best things about Kevin and Jay is their ability to improvise as the project moves along. They considered different options when deciding on the size of the new system, where vents should go, how the duct system should be repaired and improved, the placement and venting of the dehumidifier, and many other things. They always kept the code requirements in mind. They were on time, friendly, communicative, and always considerate about how their work affected us while we were in the house. Kevin, Jay, and Thomas were also terrific when it came to answering my many questions. Kevin’s wife Laurie, who manages the office, responded quickly to my e-mails and helped with scheduling. HVAC projects can be expensive and complicated, and we wanted the right company to handle ours. We learned about Comfort Central from our home health specialist who had worked with Kevin in the past and had received very positive comments about his team from customers. I can recommend Kevin and the Comfort Central crew without reservation."

Richard L on September 2022

Serving Western North Carolina's Heating, Cooling and Indoor Environmental Needs. Here at Comfort Central, we have a mission to provide you with the best possible experience. We want to earn your loyalty so you will never have to worry about your Heating, Cooling or Indoor Air Quality ever again.

"I highly recommend Comfort Central. Owner Kevin Schumann and his co-workers, Jay and Thomas, did an outstanding job installing the new HVAC system at our house. Over a four-day period, they set up in our crawl space a furnace/AC unit, a new plenum box, pipes for venting, and a dehumidifier with its own elaborate duct and water-removal system that will help keep our huge crawl space dry. They also put in a new heat pump in the backyard and a thermostat in the house. I was so impressed by the people and the work they did. Kevin and Jay are remarkably knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to HVAC issues. Thomas did a very good job with the aspects of the project that he handled. Every installation presents its own challenges, and one of the best things about Kevin and Jay is their ability to improvise as the project moves along. They considered different options when deciding on the size of the new system, where vents should go, how the duct system should be repaired and improved, the placement and venting of the dehumidifier, and many other things. They always kept the code requirements in mind. They were on time, friendly, communicative, and always considerate about how their work affected us while we were in the house. Kevin, Jay, and Thomas were also terrific when it came to answering my many questions. Kevin’s wife Laurie, who manages the office, responded quickly to my e-mails and helped with scheduling. HVAC projects can be expensive and complicated, and we wanted the right company to handle ours. We learned about Comfort Central from our home health specialist who had worked with Kevin in the past and had received very positive comments about his team from customers. I can recommend Kevin and the Comfort Central crew without reservation."

Richard L on September 2022

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

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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