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Avatar for Dawson Mechanical Contracting
Dawson Mechanical Contracting
4.8(
134
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ray's HVAC
4.7(
252
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rays HVAC tech came in and evaluated the problem with the A/C (early Sept. 2020). The coil was freezing up and dripping water. Another company wanted to replace the coil for over $3,000. Rays said it just needed free-on. Topped it off for $200 and the system ran fine after the service. would highly recommend it. Used Rays HVAC for a heating issue March 2021. Ray was quickly reachable, great communication, came the next afternoon. Great job on the repair and for a very good price."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
145 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Kyle to service my central air conditioner. What a find!!!! I will absolutely hire him again. He is bright, personable and explains every step of his process. You can tell he is passionate about HVAC, and enjoys his work. He was able to quickly evaluate my system and get it back up and running. My system is old and really needs to be replace but Kyle was able to keep in running for another year... Highly recommend this company"
Canister
Steam Humidifier
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!
Maintenance FOR ALL!!!

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
1 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

"Excellent service - arrived on time and completed within estimate. Joey was my technician he could not be any more professional or efficient. Valentina handled my emergency call early on a Sunday morning and by the early afternoon I had everything back to normal. Couldn’t be more pleased with the services performed, or the professionals involved. No need to look any further, this is the place to call."
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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

"They were honest and efficient and know a lot of information about the problem with my central air conditioning repair. I would 100% recommend them and surely use them again in the future."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
TIGHT SPACE
Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
Finished job. Furnace & Coil
Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A&C Quality Air, LLC
4.3(
156
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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"
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C

+26

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
4.8(
454
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Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt response and excellent service in an emergency. Could not have been easier or better an experience. Great consultation discussion also for future improvements down the line as well. They know their stuff. They listen. They solved what we needed today. Efficient and friendly And expert service all around."
Furnace & water tank
Furnace & water tank
Coil Replacement
Coil Replacement
Boiler replacements

+11

Response time3 hrs
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in South Orange, NJ

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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