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Avatar for Arctic Air Conditioning
Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
867
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air conditioning unit stopped working. I called Arctic Air Conditioning and was given an appointment for the following day. Before the arrival of the repair technician, I received a text that he was on the way that included his name and photo. I thought that was great, since I knew exactly who to expect. The technician was polite and professional. He gave a clear explanation of each of my repair options, and quickly completed the one I chose. The cost was very reasonable for the work that was done. I want to add that I am hearing impaired, and repair technician made extra efforts to make sure I understood everything he told me. He was great! I highly recommend Arctic Air Conditioning and will definitely use them again."
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+6

58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Ray's HVAC
Ray's HVAC
4.7(
254
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray himself called literally within a couple of minutes of our Home Advisor inquiry. The tech showed up very quickly, diagnosed our central air conditioner's problem, and had it repaired within a few hours. He was professional and personable (and masked for Covid) throughout. The rate compared favorably with other services we used in the past. Highly recommended."
New heating system with steam humidifier
Expert equipment rigging
Packaged Trane high efficiency equipment
Emergency replacements
Piping

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SOS Work Services
4.5(
147
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a very old Oil Burner that broke beyond repair. I contacted SS work services through Angiâ s list. Rob Called me right away. He came, inspected ordered the parts needed. Five days later three of his workers spent up to 20 hours in 3 days, removing my old burner and constructing a new one. They explained the steps I had to take in maintaining it. They were very efficient and I tipped them also. Today I had my inspection from the town and Both inspectors said when they saw my new furnace said that they did a great job. SOS work services were affordable, on top of everything, And overall nice quality guys. I have already handed out their business cards to friends and family. I highly recommend SOS work services."
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+170

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AC & Heat by Kyle
4.9(
114
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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!!!

+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Professional Management, LLC
4.2(
937
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service. My Hot water heater busted on Christmas night and i called advanced professional 26th early morning, tech at my home in no time to provide estimate and work was done within next 4-6 hours. Technician name Abe who came to my house for service is one of the best. Very polite, professional and make sure work is done neat and clean. Only one thing i am not happy is i think it was little pricey but since it was urgent service i can't complain."
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+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V.I.P. HVAC
4.7(
91
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector and Anton are awesome professionals. Originally called just to evaluate the efficiency of our heating system. We have oil heat and there aren't that many pros in our area to hire. Hector came to the home and spent time explaining everything in detail of what would be included in his service. He also took the time ( was here for about an hour) to answer and figure out some other questions I had. Mind you this was free of charge for the initial inspection. He recommended a thorough cleaning and inspection. He was not pushy or try to "sell" me on anything. When I called about a month later to hire while hector was unable to do the job that day his colleague and partner Anton provided the same level of service and experienced with hector. He walked me through everything he did and gave a detailed recommendation for next steps. I was blown away by his attention to detail and patience. Additionally asking Anton about pricing for needed upgrades he was patient enough to discuss options. We have a central AC unit that can be used as a furnace. He took the time to inspect and explain what needed to be done and potential pricing for such a job. Outstanding professionals. Would without a doubt recommend VIP. Certainly recommend to anyone with oil heat and other Hvac concerns."
Old furnace and evaporator coil
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Connecting the furnace & return duct together.
Finished job. Furnace & Coil
Furnace and Coil

+107

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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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