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Spoor's Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1925

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Emergency services offered

"Garrett and team were excellent, they provided top professional service at a reasonable price. I am very happy with my new furnace and the whole installation process. Highly recommend!"
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team of four was very professional and performed an excellent job in a record period of time. Just one day to take the old furnace away, replace all the old boots and duct work and install the new furnace. They paid a lot of attention not to damage or dirty the floor/carpet. I am very happy with their performance. They may not be the cheapest on the block but it was all worthed and you only have to do that once in your lifetime."
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Response time9 hrs
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Bell Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have an old pressure relief valve replaced today. the service person was great, and the installation went really well. My main complain was the price after I did an online comparison. usually, the PRV installation will cost around $500 on the high end, but Bell Brother charged me $1600 since the new valve does not fit the old pipe, and they needed to redo the pipe. My family has been using bell brother for many years, we trusted their workmanship, but the markup is just too steep to justify. I definitely learned my lesson, for small jobs, will use home-advisor instead."
Our technicians show up on time, in a clean Bell Brothers uniform with an ID badge. The air conditioning repair company you call DOES make a difference. We deliver the best AC repair experience because we have the best techs: background-checked, highly skilled, and ALWAYS friendly.
If your furnace is broken, you want fast service, upfront pricing, and reliable results. We have the best team of heating repair technicians in Sacramento and the East Bay, and we’ve got the track record to prove it. Call on the A+ rated company with thousands and thousands of 5-star reviews. On-time heating repair guaranteed to be done right. Best technicians – friendly techs with superior training. Upfront pricing – quotes with no surprises.
HEATER MAINTENANCE Getting your heating system back in peak operating condition is very affordable and easy to schedule. Why not extend the life of your furnace and lower your energy bills? Bell Brothers thorough tune-ups are the best and easiest solution.
AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT Did you know that even the best air conditioning system fail if not installed properly? The skill, knowledge and expertise of your AC installers matters – it has to be professional all the way! That’s why you’ll love that all Bell Brothers technicians are required to meet the following criteria: All are background-checked. All are drug-tested. All technicians have undergone a rigorous 8-10-week training program.
AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR he AC repair company in Sacramento and the East Bay who gets it done right the first time. When you need an air conditioning repair, you deserve on-time service, upfront pricing, and friendly technicians that you’re comfortable having in your home. At Bell Brothers, we’ve been doing exactly that for 30 years.

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North Alabama Technical Services
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"Jim did a great job. He quickly assessed the problem and then took our unit with him to work on it more. When he got back to us, the fix would have cost more than it was worth. He gave us options for a new or refurbished PC. We felt the refurbished was a good deal and chose that. He came back and set that up and we are very happy with it. He then took a look at my laptop and again took it along. He tuned it up and installed a speed upgrade we wanted. Of course, we paid extra for the new unit and upgrades, but we thought the price was very fair. Jim seemed very knowledgeable and responsive. We will definitely call him again if we need any computer services."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Joe Bryson Plumbing Heating and AC
4.9(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryson Heating and Air showed up on time! Gave me a reasonable bid. Installed a new unit! Cleaned out my old ductwork and took time after to show me how to clean my unit. Since I live in the country, “we got dirt!”! Joe himself over saw the whole process. Highly recommend! PS Joe also sold me a 25 Kilo Volt Solar panel grid. Saves me over $1000 am month. Solar is the way to go! Anything to save money right now."
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Park Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
4.2(
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1911

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great service tech. replaced a capacitor and got us up and got us running. Cleaned the unit as well. Joined the Shamrock Club. WATCH OUT FOR THE FREE PLUMBING INSPECTION!! Was an excuse to try and sell us a new hot water system for $10,500.00. Service is good ... say no to Plumbing Inspection"
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A/C Girl Heating & Air
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

"I highly recommend A/C Girl to anyone that needs help with their air conditioning or heating needs.  They are very reasonable, accommodating and pleasant to work with. 
Our water heater rusted out and needed to be replaced.  The A/C unit for our house runs parallel to the water heater and the pipes from the A/C unit blocked access our water heater.  The water heater repair company requested that the A/C pipes be moved so they could replace it.  A/C Girl came out, moved the pipes and the water heater was changed.  I called A/C girl back and they promptly replaced the A/C pipes and gave our unit a tune up.
 
They were willing to work with our schedule to perform the needed work.  We kept changing dates on them due to problems encountered with our water heater installation. 
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Thornton, CA

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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