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Bentley's Heating & Air
4.7(
42
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis was our technician. He was thorough, knowledgeable, explained everything in detail and gave us some pointers on how to improve our system. We are waiting to get an estimate on the work but will seriously consider using this company as they were quite impressive."
Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Air Repair AL LLC
4.4(
156
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took him awhile to get through all the testing but the repairman found the problem to be a faulty condenser. He replaced the unit, adjusted the price to get a credit for the service call. He was prompt and did a great job to locate the problem. (2 of their repairmen came out 6 months before that and fixed the problem but didn't actually fix the cause). The company did make an adjustment in the repair costs."
Wallingford Rd. In Greenville
Goodman
Air Handler
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.5(
65
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tuck & Howell was responsive and timely in both the initial service call and in the repair work. They were cooperative when we had to delay the work multiple times. The repair work was done for half of the estimate we got from another company and we have had no problems since the repair. The workers were professional and considerate."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
4.2(
98
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Installed in record time at competitive price. The two servicemen who installed it explained the procedure to us and were very professional and patient. We are now enjoying a more comfortable home with a system that is much more efficient. We highly recommend Dibble Plumbing and Heating."
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+6

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc
4.0(
453
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

"SUMMARY: HIGH QUALITY WORK WITH LARGE PRICETAG. Corley plumber arrived on time. Their plumber was polite and offered several options for the repair. The repair was completed correctly and in a timely manner. Work area was cleaned after plumbing work was completed. No problems with the repair since it was completed which was several years ago. In short, I would give them FIVE STARS FOR THE QUALITY OF THEIR WORK. I would hire them again in an EMERGENCY (which is why I hired them for this work; the usual plumbers I use were unavailable), but NOT for non-emergency work. My reason for not wanting to use them for routine work is that their prices were OUTRAGEOUS and I'm not a miser (this is why I removed one star in my rating). The few replacement parts needed would have been nominal cost at a plumbing supply store. That means their labor was $200+/hr for installing compression fit connections which is even easier and quicker than gluing PVC pipes together (no heavy lifting; nothing complicated; easy access to pipes). I've had other plumbing jobs that were too big for me to do. I've found competent plumbers that do a great job (quality like Corley's) for half the price if you are willing to wait a day or two. Lesson: Instant gratification has a high price tag. FYI: They will charge for the cost estimate if you don't have them do the repair."
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+5

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Energy Sharks Heating & Air
4.4(
39
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Better than expected. Phil was the only contractor that responded AND came to my house on the same day that I called all the other contractors. He provided me the potential problem for my heat pump issues on the phone that eventually was confirmed during his initial visit and then during disassembly of the old duct system. He was very helpful in providing me additional savings and existing tax credits for the Attic Breeze vent system installed including for the heat pump providing me with the forms. Swift service done on a short time from initial call to complete installation (less than 1 week and completed installation in 7 hours). Great job by the technicians on the installation and housekeeping after the job was completed. Ben A."
Commercial Oven Wraps
LED & CFL Bulbs
Duct Sealing
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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HIS Heating and Cooling of the Midlands
4.6(
19
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Serving Startex, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and knowledgeable! His Heating and Cooling was on time and the service was done in a timely manner. I would recommend this small business over the large companies. The family oriented, friendly and top notch service cannot be compared. His Heating and Cooling will soon be a household brand!"
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Startex, SC

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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