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Avatar for AK Aire, LLC
AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
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AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023


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Ultimate Air, LLC
45 Lower Oak Grove Road
5.00(
18
)
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Ultimate Air, LLC
45 Lower Oak Grove Road
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

We're a well established small local business with over 20 years of unmatched honesty. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We never oversell to our customers. We find a solution to fit your financial needs and comfort with quality products and craftmanship. Ultimate Air LLC has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Ultimate Air LLC today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"Troy did An exceptional install highly recommend"

Dora A S on June 2022

We're a well established small local business with over 20 years of unmatched honesty. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We never oversell to our customers. We find a solution to fit your financial needs and comfort with quality products and craftmanship. Ultimate Air LLC has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Ultimate Air LLC today and we'll be there in your time of need.

"Troy did An exceptional install highly recommend"

Dora A S on June 2022


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Horizon Services, Inc.
17 Roland Avenue
4.41(
1,333
)
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Horizon Services, Inc.
17 Roland Avenue
4.41(
1,333
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
31 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"They were great"

SHAVONE A on September 2024

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"They were great"

SHAVONE A on September 2024


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FIRST CHOICE PLUMBING & HVAC LLC
120 Liberty St 08816
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FIRST CHOICE PLUMBING & HVAC LLC
120 Liberty St 08816
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Approved Pro
57 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!


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Gold Medal Services, LLC
11 Cotters Lane
4.35(
311
)
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Gold Medal Services, LLC
11 Cotters Lane
4.35(
311
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
33 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Gold Medal Services, LLC, warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the Covered Repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"Good"

Jigar P on December 2023

Gold Medal Services, LLC, warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the Covered Repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"Good"

Jigar P on December 2023


Avatar for Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
364 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025



Avatar for Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
115 local quotes requested
77 years of experience

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024


Avatar for Whiteston Heating & Cooling, LLC
Whiteston Heating & Cooling, LLC
1612 Pennington Road
4.81(
29
)
Approved Pro
Whiteston Heating & Cooling, LLC
1612 Pennington Road
4.81(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
14 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

At Whitestone Heating & Cooling, LLC, we provide dependable heating in Ewing Township, NJ. We are a local heating and air conditioning company that offers an exceptional array of heating, air, and refrigeration services for the residential and commercial communities. Our heating specialists are extremely experienced in servicing all makes and models of heating equipment. We offer top of the line Trane and Weil McLain heating equipment.

"My heater stopped working .Called Whitestone to fix problem. Oscar and Maurice found the problem quickly. They were very professional and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend. "

Nevel J on December 2024

At Whitestone Heating & Cooling, LLC, we provide dependable heating in Ewing Township, NJ. We are a local heating and air conditioning company that offers an exceptional array of heating, air, and refrigeration services for the residential and commercial communities. Our heating specialists are extremely experienced in servicing all makes and models of heating equipment. We offer top of the line Trane and Weil McLain heating equipment.

"My heater stopped working .Called Whitestone to fix problem. Oscar and Maurice found the problem quickly. They were very professional and explained everything in detail. Highly recommend. "

Nevel J on December 2024


Avatar for Martinelli Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Martinelli Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
206 Fieldcrest Ct
4.61(
148
)
Approved Pro
Martinelli Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
206 Fieldcrest Ct
4.61(
148
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
35 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Cost of the project was too much. Used materials that are not necessary. Did a great job. Very fast. Can't afford to hire them in the future."

Julie E on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Cost of the project was too much. Used materials that are not necessary. Did a great job. Very fast. Can't afford to hire them in the future."

Julie E 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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