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Central a/c installers in Tracy

Avatar for Prime Energy Heat and Air
Prime Energy Heat and Air
931 Macduff Avenue
4.97(
43
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Approved Pro
Prime Energy Heat and Air
931 Macduff Avenue
4.97(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our heating and cooling work and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Leonel was professional, kind, and attentive throughout the entire process of installing our new HVAC system. We are thankful he responded to our request for an estimate! Highly recommend!!!"

Bryan N on April 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our heating and cooling work and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Leonel was professional, kind, and attentive throughout the entire process of installing our new HVAC system. We are thankful he responded to our request for an estimate! Highly recommend!!!"

Bryan N on April 2024


Avatar for B&B's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
B&B's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2244 East Weber Avenue
4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
B&B's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2244 East Weber Avenue
4.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ive been using bob for 20 years."

Mark G on October 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ive been using bob for 20 years."

Mark G on October 2020


Avatar for Alanis Air HVAC
Alanis Air HVAC
8361 Gaunt Ave.
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Alanis Air HVAC
8361 Gaunt Ave.
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
44 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to ALANIS AIR, a family-owned and operated, top performing, highly rated HVAC company. We started 10 years ago in San Diego. Thanks to our unwavering dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we're now serving the SF Bay Area and surrounding areas with one mission: to provide unparalleled comfort and care to every home we serve. We are offering the BEST deals in the industry in order to grow our business and demonstrate our excellence in service. At Alanis Air, we understand that your home is your sanctuary, and our goal is to ensure it remains a haven of comfort throughout every season. When you choose Alanis Air, you're not only selecting a service provider; you're inviting a trusted partner into your home. We take time to listen to your needs, so we can deliver solutions that fit your budget and lifestyle. If you're looking for TOP QUALITY work at a GREAT PRICE, Alanis Air will exceed your expectations! ALANIS AIR? Where Comfort Meets Care, Every Step of the Way.

"John Alanis and the Alanis Air crew were a pleasure to work with. Our 40 year old furnace needed replacement. We called John at Alanis Air and he responded immediately. He came to the house, diagnosed the situation and recommended a heat pump to take advantage of our solar panels. John and his crew showed up the next Monday and completed the job in two days. John and his crew were very knowledgeable and efficient. They covered all furniture and floors and cleaned up after completion of the job. We were very satisfied with the price and the work was exceptional. I would recommend Alanis Air to anyone that needed HVAC work."

Jim B on December 2024

Welcome to ALANIS AIR, a family-owned and operated, top performing, highly rated HVAC company. We started 10 years ago in San Diego. Thanks to our unwavering dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we're now serving the SF Bay Area and surrounding areas with one mission: to provide unparalleled comfort and care to every home we serve. We are offering the BEST deals in the industry in order to grow our business and demonstrate our excellence in service. At Alanis Air, we understand that your home is your sanctuary, and our goal is to ensure it remains a haven of comfort throughout every season. When you choose Alanis Air, you're not only selecting a service provider; you're inviting a trusted partner into your home. We take time to listen to your needs, so we can deliver solutions that fit your budget and lifestyle. If you're looking for TOP QUALITY work at a GREAT PRICE, Alanis Air will exceed your expectations! ALANIS AIR? Where Comfort Meets Care, Every Step of the Way.

"John Alanis and the Alanis Air crew were a pleasure to work with. Our 40 year old furnace needed replacement. We called John at Alanis Air and he responded immediately. He came to the house, diagnosed the situation and recommended a heat pump to take advantage of our solar panels. John and his crew showed up the next Monday and completed the job in two days. John and his crew were very knowledgeable and efficient. They covered all furniture and floors and cleaned up after completion of the job. We were very satisfied with the price and the work was exceptional. I would recommend Alanis Air to anyone that needed HVAC work."

Jim B on December 2024


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Comfort Experts INC
PO Box 1225
4.54(
14
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Approved Pro
Comfort Experts INC
PO Box 1225
4.54(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
112 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Nice and on point about what i eed to fix"

Angelo C on February 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Nice and on point about what i eed to fix"

Angelo C on February 2024


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Climate Care, Inc
570 Commerce Ct
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Climate Care, Inc
570 Commerce Ct
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great experience with awesome customer service. And was finished ahead of schedule. ? ????"

Dana E on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great experience with awesome customer service. And was finished ahead of schedule. ? ????"

Dana E on March 2025


First Class Water Heaters, Inc.
1155C Arnold Drive, Unit 116
4.74(
130
)
Approved Pro
First Class Water Heaters, Inc.
1155C Arnold Drive, Unit 116
4.74(
130
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a good job."

Oskar W on June 2021

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They did a good job."

Oskar W on June 2021


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AireServ of Pleasanton
7026 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 211
4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
AireServ of Pleasanton
7026 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 211
4.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AireServ of Pleasanton is a locally/owner run and operated company. We service all of East Bay Area. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. AireServ has been around for over 20-years with over 250 locations.

AireServ of Pleasanton is a locally/owner run and operated company. We service all of East Bay Area. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. AireServ has been around for over 20-years with over 250 locations.


Avatar for Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
653
)
Approved Pro
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
653
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
5929 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Service was good and timely."

Gerald W on April 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"Service was good and timely."

Gerald W on April 2025


Avatar for Prime Energy Heat and Air Conditioning
Prime Energy Heat and Air Conditioning
931 Mac Duff Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Prime Energy Heat and Air Conditioning
931 Mac Duff Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
432 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He was prompt in his communication, he was prompt with how quickly he was able to find anything, he did not leave us hanging. I highly recommend him, He has strong working Knowlagent of lots of different facets of home improvement, I'm very impressed with this company ."

Chris H on May 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He was prompt in his communication, he was prompt with how quickly he was able to find anything, he did not leave us hanging. I highly recommend him, He has strong working Knowlagent of lots of different facets of home improvement, I'm very impressed with this company ."

Chris H on May 2024


Avatar for Aguilar Construction
Aguilar Construction
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5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Aguilar Construction
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5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1272 local quotes requested

Im Miguel owner of Aguilar Construction. We are communicating company and very professional on all construction trades. Dedicated to excellence with every job we undertake. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service sets us apart. Browse our services and get in touch today to schedule your free estimate. Experience the superior service you deserve!

"The Technician was very good and was able to fix the problem."

Yvonne W on April 2025

Im Miguel owner of Aguilar Construction. We are communicating company and very professional on all construction trades. Dedicated to excellence with every job we undertake. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service sets us apart. Browse our services and get in touch today to schedule your free estimate. Experience the superior service you deserve!

"The Technician was very good and was able to fix the problem."

Yvonne W on April 2025

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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