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Hometown Air
5.0(
18
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Hometown Air was excellent! The repair was done really fast and was performed at a very professional level! I’m very impressed with the value and quality of work."
AFTER: Furnace
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
BEFORE: Furnace
BEFORE: Outdoor A/C unit
AFTER: Outdoor A/C unit

+4

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Riley Plumbing & Heating
4.3(
56
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Serviceman showed up, survey the problem. Promised to come back the day. He came back as promised, removed the busted sillcock frost free hose bib and install a new replacement ."
Thermostat
AC Unit
AC Unit
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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L C A PLUMBING & HEATING LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"LCA made an emergency call from Dayton NV to Reno NV on the Saturday after Black Friday. They were the first to respond to the request for service. The communication was excellent to keep me informed when LCA could get to me. On time and fixed the problem in an hour. I would recommend them. P.S., I've submitted two other reviews for LCA Plumbing and Heating concerning the same service call, I don't know if they were posted by Home Advisor or not."
Pet station business job
Pet station business job
Radiant heat boiler
Radiant heat boiler
FURNACE change out.

+3

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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BCV Remodels
4.8(
55
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Iâ d like to thank Ceaser Flores for the great job he did repairing our outside access door closure and locking system. Ceaser was relentless chasing down the replacement parts necessary for our issue. There was no product identification on our old door lock and it was necessary to find a duplicate so that we wouldnâ t have to repaint or refinish another type of installation. Very punctual and very professional, Ceaser got the job done! Excellent work and very much appreciated!"
new vinyl
new cabinets and counter top
kitchen put togeter excep paint
remodels
new door knobs

+22

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Cool Breeze
5.0(
8
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cool Breeze have always provided great service for me and my clients and have done a great job. Their techs show up on time and look professional. They walked my clients and I through the system provided honest feedback on if repairs are needs or not. I will use and refer them in the future and highly recommend."
New system install
New system install
New system install
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Air Of Nothern Nevada LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with both the product and the service that was provided. Joe and his team stayed in constant communication with me throughout the process. One thing I really appreciated was that he discovered that the unit that was installed by the builder was larger than I needed, and therefore was not running efficiently. He explained to me in a way I could understand what the difference was in the sizes and why a smaller unit was actually better for my house. This saved me money, not only on the unit itself, but also on my energy bills, which was a savings I saw immediately. The work was done well and on time, and the follow up service was also excellent. Joe checked in with me several times after the installation to make sure that I continued to be happy with the work. I was impressed enough with the service I received that I hired him to come back and extend my exterior gas line from my barbecue grill to my fire pit. Once again, the work was done efficiently and well and for a fair price. I definitely recommend this company to anybody who has HVAC needs."
Flanges and 007 Pump
Lochinvar Knight KHB Series, 118 Gallon Squire Indirect Side Arm.
Domestic & Closed Loop through Side Arm Piping
Axiom Auto-Fill and Expansion Tank
Primary/Secondary Loop with Tertiary off the Primary

+5

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Lincoln Heating & Air
5.0(
3
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Serving Sun Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had the heater, air conditioning and water heater replaced at the same time. They were easy to work with , showed up on time , kept us informed on the progress, completed the work on time and cleaned up before they left. The sales representative, the scheduler, and the crew that did the work , were polite and professional,."
Two High Efficiency Furnaces in Reno NV
Standard Efficiency Gas Furnace in Reno NV
Attic Install for Gas Furnace in Sparks NV
High Efficiency Gas Furnace in Sparks NV
Basement Installation for Gas Furnace in Reno NV

+40

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Sun Valley, NV

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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