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J & J Air
5.0(
84
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was great very professional. He repaired our blower motor and serviced our unit. I'm glad we hired J & J . What a good HVAC company. Thank you"
Commercial Geothermal HVAC Installation
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Commercial Geothermal HVAC Installation
J & J Air HVAC Installation

+34

Response time6 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ARS/Rescue Rooter Wilmington
4.2(
68
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technicians are always very friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to explain the process. We use them for our HVAC preventative maintenance, repair and purchase."
System Installation
203 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical
4.6(
110
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used this company for many years. They check my AC units spring and fall, do repairs. I have purchased 3 different AC/ heat pumps from them and I have had my house vending replaced by them- needed after20 years. All were done will. Their maintenance program is expensive, my only complaint. But I highly recommend them."
HVAC
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Bird Dog Heating & Air
New to Angi

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Zsombor Didek, and I’m the owner of Bird Dog Heating & Air, proudly serving Wilmington and the surrounding areas. As a young, driven technician with a fresh mindset in the HVAC trade, I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing things the right way—every time.

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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC 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
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ADVANCED AIR SYSTEMS OF THE CAROLINAS, LLC
4.6(
44
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Our 7yr old HVAC system fizzled out over the weekend. I called Advanced Air at 8:30 am Monday morning and Ronnie fit us in the schedule. A lengthy diagnosis & multiple ways trying to save our unit proved fruitless. He patiently walked me through the problem and explained in detail/layman's terms what was wrong and the probable cause. Hard lesson learned as it turns out that we had not serviced our AC in ~18 months and we were so low on refrigerant that a line overheated and burned out the fan and the compressor. He even made sure to call me outside as he was draining the old unit to show me how low the refrigerant was. He called and got an excellent price on a new compatable system and installed it that afternoon working well into the evening to make sure it was installed and working correctly. Every interaction was polite and professional.  I have dealt with every level of contractor over the years and it is VERY rare to get this level of service, affordability and competence in a contractor. I have already scheduled my maintenance with Advanced Air and will gladly recommend him to friends and family."
EVERY CUSTOMER IS TOP PRIORITY
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES AT OUR FINGERTIPS
Clean & Professional
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Chris's Heating and Cooling
4.6(
157
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Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a locally owned and operated business. The owner is a hard working, nice young man with very good character and integrity. He was fair, honest and helpful. We would use them or recommend them to anyone needing HVAC services."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Sunset Beach, NC

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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