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Avatar for Overall Heating and Cooling, LLC
Overall Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.7(
201
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and honest service! I was impressed of their workmanship, they explained the issues and options for the repairs. Would highly recommend including referrals to friends and family!"
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+17

Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
134
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. Dave kindly walked me through the reset process on the phone and did not need to come out to service the water heater. I will be calling him in the future for any needed repairs."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
866
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle the service technician was excellent. He provided details of call along with issue discovered during service. He provided repair and tested system. There was issue that required a follow up appointment, which i’m waiting to schedule."
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+6

127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"AC & Heat by Kyle provided a very thorough service call on an old boiler. The service provider walked me through the condition of my boiler using pictures and data, and what my options were for service or replacement. Would highly recommend this professional."
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Professional Management, LLC
4.2(
937
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The office staff and the guys doing the repairs were all great. Very prompt and professional service all around. I especially appreciated the time they took to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again in the future!"
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+33

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
91
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector did an excellent job servicing my oil furnace, he explained everything he was doing. I will definitely use V.I.P. HVAC again."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
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Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A&C Quality Air, LLC
4.3(
157
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Spoke to Damian Tuorto regarding the project to Install a Central Air Conditioning System and said that it had already been taken care of so asked if there were any other upcoming projects in mind and he said not for now so advised about the 600 categories and to download the app or visit the website if anything was needed. Closed the SR"
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+26

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dimatic Control, LLC
4.6(
46
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Our technician thoroughly explained the issue and provided a cost effective solution."
Old 3 Ton Condenser
Old 3 Ton Condenser
New 3 Ton 13 Seer Condenser on Pad
New 3 Ton 13 Seer Condenser
New 3 Ton 13 Seer Condenser on Pad

+26

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Celestial Air HVAC, LLC
4.3(
82
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gus and Sergio did a great job fixing my central air conditioner. They fixed it quickly and the price was very reasonable ."
Williamson Oil Boiler
Unit Replacements
Hier Oil Furnace
Unit Replacements
York Gas Furnace

+10

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in South Orange, NJ

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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