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Air Pure Inc
4.9(
37
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Airpure was excellent - our AC stopped in the middle of the recent hot spell of 90+ degree days -- they came out to look and evaluate the day I called them - and due to the extreme heat and the fact we had zero AC they were able to schedule us for replacement the very next day (after showing me exactly what was wrong and answering any questions I had and they told me exactly what the cost would be and what parts they would be using and the work that had to be done). The installers came on time and explained everything that had to be done and they were extremely professional and got the job done quickly and verified that everything was running fine and explain what I needed to keep an eye on and left me instructions how to get in touch with them if needed. They cleaned up everything after the install and things have been working great. The price of the job was exactly what was estimated on the first day - no hidden charges or surprises"
High Efficiency Furnace
Outdoor Condenser
Commercial Rooftop
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CLIMATECH INC
4.6(
134
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The old air conditioner had finally died and needed to be replaced. The quoted price was right on the average for such a job. Not only did they get a quote to me quickly, they were able to complete the job before some others could even get me a quote. They did excellent work making the install tighter and neater than the old unit. I think the basement was cleaner after they left than it was when they started. Very happy!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Giant Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.8(
61
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and had a great attitude. They were able to fit me in at the last minute. Originally they were coming in just to do the sewage trap and I pointed out my main water line coming into my house so they were flexible enough to do both of those projects. In a short period of time. Would suggest them to anyone who needed plumbing work!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Keenan's Handyman Service
4.5(
140
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Galen and his crew arrived on time.  One worked on replacing dry wall and plastered the wall while the others cut out the tree branches and patched the roof.  They also replaced a cracked drain pipe and repaired the back porch roof.  They were all very courteous and professional. I was very pleased with their  excellent work and the cost of the work.


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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Bucci & Son Plumbing LLC
4.5(
83
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Our expansion tank blew off the hot water tank on a Friday night. We had to turn off the water to the house to prevent flooding. We contacted Bucci Plumbing's emergency service. They coudn't send anyone until Saturday morning. Our plumber arrived early, calling ahead to make sure we were available, and swiftly viewed the problem. He left to get parts and returned quickly, In about an hour he had removed the old tank, fixed the bad job done by a previous installer, and has a new tank properly installed. We have used Bucci for many years now, and None of their repairs has ever broken, caused problems for other contractors, or given us any cause to worry."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Crafters Building & Remodeling Inc
4.6(
162
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"Jim was very professional throughout the entire process. Was on time for any meetings and if he needed to change the date or time of any meeting, he gave me plenty of notice that a change was needed. Workers were professional and courteous. During our initial meeting Jim brought samples of gutter and siding material and explained the differences between the products.  I had 3 other estimates for the work and Jim was the only one that brought samples.
When the bulk of the work was completed, Jim met with me and created a punch list of touch up items that needed to be done and completed that work in a timely manor.
Two minor disappointments:
1. Workers doing the soffit/gutters piled their ladders and other materials on top of some of the shrubbery in the front of the house when they had finished work for the day.
2.  There was a mistake with the size of the shutters ordered for the windows, the shutters were installed even though they were not the correct size.  Jim was very apologetic, ordered the correct size and offered to compensate me for the inconvenience.
I am very, very pleased with the work that was done by Home Crafters, my wife and I love how the house looks and would definitely recommend them and use them again.

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Five Star Furnace Co
3.9(
178
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"On 4/5/2014, I bought a deal: $69 Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning. I had understood that there would be extra charges for the number of returns; however, I had no clue about charges for different branches of duct work.  It seems that I also had no idea of how the process worked.  In the end, I liked neither the idea of holes being cut in the ducts nor the large final estimate.  I elected to not use the service.
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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P SQRD LLC
4.4(
71
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Serving Southwest, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Phil and his team did a wonderful job digging up my old patio and replacing it with a deck built with Trex materials. The job was done professionally and he worked with me, even when I added additional scope to the job. I highly recommend them and plan on using P Sqrd LLC for future projects."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Southwest, PA

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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