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Arden Heating & Cooling

42316 264th Avenue Southeast
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro

Arden Heating & Cooling

42316 264th Avenue Southeast
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
772 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

At Arden Heating & Cooling we specialize in the sales, installation, and repair of residential heating and air conditioning systems. Including Gas furnaces, Heat pumps, Ductless units, A/C, and Water Heaters. We are an owner operated business that has over 15 years in the HVAC trade. We take pride in the quality of our work and our ability to stay reasonably priced compared to others. We want to make you as comfortable in your home as possible. Here at Arden Heating & Cooling we offer free estimates and discounts for new systems, existing system upgrades, and maintenance plans. All of our work includes a manufacturers warranty and a 5yr labor warranty on any of the work that we do. Look forward to doing business with you.

"A prompt and thorough response, unlike simply informing me that there was nothing they could do, they actively researched the warranty on my current system (expired and void due to builder installation) before discussing a replacement option. I was then presented with several options, each accompanied by a quote. When asked, they recommended that I opt for a more economical quote that better suited my usage and requirements. I highly recommend this company. They were punctual and worked diligently, even during the peak summer months in the hottest room in my house (the attic). I will certainly recommend them to any of my friends and will utilize their services for any future needs related to air conditioning or furnace repair, as well as routine maintenance."

Chris P on November 2024

At Arden Heating & Cooling we specialize in the sales, installation, and repair of residential heating and air conditioning systems. Including Gas furnaces, Heat pumps, Ductless units, A/C, and Water Heaters. We are an owner operated business that has over 15 years in the HVAC trade. We take pride in the quality of our work and our ability to stay reasonably priced compared to others. We want to make you as comfortable in your home as possible. Here at Arden Heating & Cooling we offer free estimates and discounts for new systems, existing system upgrades, and maintenance plans. All of our work includes a manufacturers warranty and a 5yr labor warranty on any of the work that we do. Look forward to doing business with you.

"A prompt and thorough response, unlike simply informing me that there was nothing they could do, they actively researched the warranty on my current system (expired and void due to builder installation) before discussing a replacement option. I was then presented with several options, each accompanied by a quote. When asked, they recommended that I opt for a more economical quote that better suited my usage and requirements. I highly recommend this company. They were punctual and worked diligently, even during the peak summer months in the hottest room in my house (the attic). I will certainly recommend them to any of my friends and will utilize their services for any future needs related to air conditioning or furnace repair, as well as routine maintenance."

Chris P on November 2024


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HVAC Service Pros

Located In Puyallup
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

HVAC Service Pros

Located In Puyallup
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
590 local quotes requested

“We’re Not Comfortable Until Your Comfortable “ We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done to your satisfaction. Our team has extensive experience in the HVAC industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an appointment today!

"Yes! Professional and reliable. Will use again and refer"

Mayra L on December 2024

“We’re Not Comfortable Until Your Comfortable “ We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done to your satisfaction. Our team has extensive experience in the HVAC industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an appointment today!

"Yes! Professional and reliable. Will use again and refer"

Mayra L on December 2024


Mountain Heating & Cooling

3210A 234th St E
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Mountain Heating & Cooling

3210A 234th St E
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
752 local quotes requested

Mountain Heating and Cooling is a family owned and operated company providing 100% customer satisfaction with over 30 years of experience. We are a full service HVAC contractor offering maintenance, repair and installation of Furnaces( Gas, Oil, Electric), Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps( Standard and Ductless) , Boilers, Water Heater (Standard and Tankless). Mountain Heating and Cooling offers professional installation, service and repairs, and preventative maintenance plans. All of Armstrong high efficient heating and cooling equipment includes a one year parts and labor, manufacturer-held extended warranty, a lifetime warranty on installations installed by Mountain Heating a certified Armstrong Comfort Team Dealer. To make sure every one of our customers is completely satisfied with our equipment, service, and installation, we have a 100% money-back, satisfaction guarantee.

"It went really good. They were friendly and they did it in two days."

Lonnie D on October 2020

Mountain Heating and Cooling is a family owned and operated company providing 100% customer satisfaction with over 30 years of experience. We are a full service HVAC contractor offering maintenance, repair and installation of Furnaces( Gas, Oil, Electric), Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps( Standard and Ductless) , Boilers, Water Heater (Standard and Tankless). Mountain Heating and Cooling offers professional installation, service and repairs, and preventative maintenance plans. All of Armstrong high efficient heating and cooling equipment includes a one year parts and labor, manufacturer-held extended warranty, a lifetime warranty on installations installed by Mountain Heating a certified Armstrong Comfort Team Dealer. To make sure every one of our customers is completely satisfied with our equipment, service, and installation, we have a 100% money-back, satisfaction guarantee.

"It went really good. They were friendly and they did it in two days."

Lonnie D on October 2020


Ares Comfort Systems

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Ares Comfort Systems

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414 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -

Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -


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Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air

4200 78th St SW
4.80(
1,336
)
Approved Pro

Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air

4200 78th St SW
4.80(
1,336
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
4884 local quotes requested

As a provider of essential services here in the Puget Sound Region, Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air remains open to serve you. To ensure the safety of our customers our technicians' health is monitored closely and we are following the highest safety recommendations, including the use of masks and protective gloves. The health and wellness of our customers and employees will always come first. We are here for you! Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"They will tell you that you are in good hands but as soon as they get the work done, their hands turn over and dump you onto the ground. We had a heat pump installed by them that has issues but getting them back to fix those issues is impossible. They already got paid. What do they care? They were expensive to begin with but we fell for their untruths about quality and service. Don’t let yourself fall into that same trap."

David B on August 2025

As a provider of essential services here in the Puget Sound Region, Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air remains open to serve you. To ensure the safety of our customers our technicians' health is monitored closely and we are following the highest safety recommendations, including the use of masks and protective gloves. The health and wellness of our customers and employees will always come first. We are here for you! Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"They will tell you that you are in good hands but as soon as they get the work done, their hands turn over and dump you onto the ground. We had a heat pump installed by them that has issues but getting them back to fix those issues is impossible. They already got paid. What do they care? They were expensive to begin with but we fell for their untruths about quality and service. Don’t let yourself fall into that same trap."

David B on August 2025


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AAA Heating & Air Conditioning

22641 83rd Ave S
4.81(
227
)
Approved Pro

AAA Heating & Air Conditioning

22641 83rd Ave S
4.81(
227
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
592 local quotes requested

We’ve Got Experience On Our Side! Our technicians have top level training and are EPA certified. It doesn’t get any better than that. You can bank on our technical expertise to solve just about any problem. We’ve heard and seen it all. Award winning. Additional DBA - AAA Heating & AC Inc. Financing AOC.

"Aside from a hiccup around scheduling some ancillary repairs the quoted price was reasonable and the work was done to spec."

Brandon N on January 2025

We’ve Got Experience On Our Side! Our technicians have top level training and are EPA certified. It doesn’t get any better than that. You can bank on our technical expertise to solve just about any problem. We’ve heard and seen it all. Award winning. Additional DBA - AAA Heating & AC Inc. Financing AOC.

"Aside from a hiccup around scheduling some ancillary repairs the quoted price was reasonable and the work was done to spec."

Brandon N on January 2025


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AirBest Home Services

18726 111th Avenue East
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

AirBest Home Services

18726 111th Avenue East
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
437 local quotes requested

At AirBest, we pride ourselves on being a comprehensive provider of HVAC solutions for both residential and light commercial needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our superior installation services and the premium quality of our products. We are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Our extensive selection of brands includes industry leaders such as Mitsubishi Electric, Bosch HVAC, Coleman HVAC, American Standard, and Amana, among others. We offer new system installation, maintenance and top notch warranties.

"AirBest home services were amazing! I am so happy I put in a mini-split/heat pump and am amazed at how quiet it is and effective. Jason is awesome! He was very knowledgeable about rebate programs, made reasonable recommendations (rather than oversell), was quick with the quote, and got me scheduled within a week. He also offered interest free financing for a year! AirBest was $12K less than my second proposal (because they are a small business and more lean). The staff arrived on time, were respectful of my property, were able to problem solve effectively when things didn't go exactly as planned an got my two rooms installed beautifully and professionally in a day as promised! I liked them so much I promoted them to others in my condo complex. Thank you AirBest, can't say enough great things about you."

Cami K on August 2024

At AirBest, we pride ourselves on being a comprehensive provider of HVAC solutions for both residential and light commercial needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our superior installation services and the premium quality of our products. We are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Our extensive selection of brands includes industry leaders such as Mitsubishi Electric, Bosch HVAC, Coleman HVAC, American Standard, and Amana, among others. We offer new system installation, maintenance and top notch warranties.

"AirBest home services were amazing! I am so happy I put in a mini-split/heat pump and am amazed at how quiet it is and effective. Jason is awesome! He was very knowledgeable about rebate programs, made reasonable recommendations (rather than oversell), was quick with the quote, and got me scheduled within a week. He also offered interest free financing for a year! AirBest was $12K less than my second proposal (because they are a small business and more lean). The staff arrived on time, were respectful of my property, were able to problem solve effectively when things didn't go exactly as planned an got my two rooms installed beautifully and professionally in a day as promised! I liked them so much I promoted them to others in my condo complex. Thank you AirBest, can't say enough great things about you."

Cami K on August 2024


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BB Heating

Located In Graham,WA
3.67(
3
)
Approved Pro

BB Heating

Located In Graham,WA
3.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
353 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Heating & A/C.

"This company is very unprofessional they showed to my house blaring their radio with heavy metal music. They smoked on my property and left the butts behind they left a mess around their work area and cussed in front of my children and smelled like booze. I would recommend them to anyone"

Kay S on July 2025

Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Heating & A/C.

"This company is very unprofessional they showed to my house blaring their radio with heavy metal music. They smoked on my property and left the butts behind they left a mess around their work area and cussed in front of my children and smelled like booze. I would recommend them to anyone"

Kay S on July 2025


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Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

13331 47th Avenue Southeast
4.57(
7
)
Approved Pro

Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

13331 47th Avenue Southeast
4.57(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
690 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Affordable Heating has been serving the greater Seattle area since 2009. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional service, top-quality products, and unparalleled expertise to homeowners and businesses across the region. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for customer satisfaction, we have earned a reputation as a leading HVAC service provider in the area. We specialize in new construction homes, accessory dwelling units (ADU), water heaters, and replacing or adding to existing systems like furnaces and air conditioners. We are a Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer which has best-in-class performance across all categories.

"Very responsive and honest. Quality work. Thank you!"

Sydney P on June 2024

Affordable Heating has been serving the greater Seattle area since 2009. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional service, top-quality products, and unparalleled expertise to homeowners and businesses across the region. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for customer satisfaction, we have earned a reputation as a leading HVAC service provider in the area. We specialize in new construction homes, accessory dwelling units (ADU), water heaters, and replacing or adding to existing systems like furnaces and air conditioners. We are a Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer which has best-in-class performance across all categories.

"Very responsive and honest. Quality work. Thank you!"

Sydney P on June 2024


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Greener Cleaner Heating & Air LLC

1916 1st Street Northeast
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Greener Cleaner Heating & Air LLC

1916 1st Street Northeast
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Thank you for considering Greener Cleaner Heating and Cooling, where excellence in heating and mechanical services meets personalized care. Founded by Robert, our small, family-owned business brings over 20 years of combined experience to every job. Our journey began with a shared passion for providing reliable, top-quality HVAC solutions, and we’re thrilled to extend that expertise to you. At Greener Cleaner Heating and Cooling, we are dedicated to offering clean, green energy home solutions that not only enhance your comfort but also support a sustainable future. Whether you need a new heating system, emergency repairs, or routine maintenance, we approach each project with dedication and a keen attention to detail. Robert’s hands-on experience ensures that every task is completed with precision and care, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

"Great service! They were able to get my work done a few days after inquiring, the job went great, good price, great communication and I’ve already recommended this business to my neighbors."

Tom H on October 2024

Thank you for considering Greener Cleaner Heating and Cooling, where excellence in heating and mechanical services meets personalized care. Founded by Robert, our small, family-owned business brings over 20 years of combined experience to every job. Our journey began with a shared passion for providing reliable, top-quality HVAC solutions, and we’re thrilled to extend that expertise to you. At Greener Cleaner Heating and Cooling, we are dedicated to offering clean, green energy home solutions that not only enhance your comfort but also support a sustainable future. Whether you need a new heating system, emergency repairs, or routine maintenance, we approach each project with dedication and a keen attention to detail. Robert’s hands-on experience ensures that every task is completed with precision and care, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

"Great service! They were able to get my work done a few days after inquiring, the job went great, good price, great communication and I’ve already recommended this business to my neighbors."

Tom H on October 2024

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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Tacoma, WA

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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