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Captain Climate Service Specialist, LLC

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Captain Climate Service Specialist, LLC

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Proudly serving Saint Louis and surrounding areas, locally owned and operated Captain Climate Service Specialist LLC is your one stop shop for all of you HVAC needs. Focusing on both residential and commercial projects, no job is too large or too small for us.

Proudly serving Saint Louis and surrounding areas, locally owned and operated Captain Climate Service Specialist LLC is your one stop shop for all of you HVAC needs. Focusing on both residential and commercial projects, no job is too large or too small for us.


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Fresh Air Heating & Cooling

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Fresh Air Heating & Cooling

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Fresh Air has been family owned and operated since 1987. Family members Patrick, Tim, Katie and Kevin work together to maintain a culture of excellent service. Fresh Air employs 24 people equally dedicated to constant improvement and a consistent delivery of services. A happy customer is priority #1. Choose Fresh Air and experience the exceptional service you deserve. Fresh Air is a 10-time Super Service Award recipient!! (2009-2021). Additional contact name - Katie Sinn. Additional e-mail - kesinn@iNeedFreshAir.com

"It was fine."

Siddique H on February 2026

Fresh Air has been family owned and operated since 1987. Family members Patrick, Tim, Katie and Kevin work together to maintain a culture of excellent service. Fresh Air employs 24 people equally dedicated to constant improvement and a consistent delivery of services. A happy customer is priority #1. Choose Fresh Air and experience the exceptional service you deserve. Fresh Air is a 10-time Super Service Award recipient!! (2009-2021). Additional contact name - Katie Sinn. Additional e-mail - kesinn@iNeedFreshAir.com

"It was fine."

Siddique H on February 2026


Wilkes Home Repairs

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Wilkes Home Repairs

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39 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

At Wilkes Home Repair , my company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Rick was very quick, friendly and affordable. I would recommend him and will use him again. "

Angela K on December 2025

At Wilkes Home Repair , my company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Rick was very quick, friendly and affordable. I would recommend him and will use him again. "

Angela K on December 2025


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Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.78(
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Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.78(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024


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RDI CONTRACTORS LLC

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RDI CONTRACTORS LLC

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1 years of experience
Emergency services offered

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.

"Austin was on time and made short work of getting my furnace working again."

Robert K on December 2025

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.

"Austin was on time and made short work of getting my furnace working again."

Robert K on December 2025


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Anton's Plumbing, Heating/Cooling & Energy Experts

4.67(
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Anton's Plumbing, Heating/Cooling & Energy Experts

4.67(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Anton's has been in business for 43 years and maintains an A+ rating with the BBB. We have the highest Google rating in St. Louis. We offer manufacture rebates, and flexible financing for all your home projects! We currently employ 72 team members who receive customer service training twice per week. Our service technicians have been professionally trained on our 6 step Anton's service system to ensure our customers receive the same GREAT service at a GREAT price each and every visit!! We provide upfront pricing and don't complete any repairs with out approval. We offer FREE Lifetime Maintenance to Veterans and First Responders through our Anton's Heroes Program + Senior Discount- $10 off a service or $100 off complete new system

"Kevin was very helpful in explaining my options for HVAC replacement. He was sensitive to what I needed and and was patient in answering all of my questions."

Deb P on February 2026

Anton's has been in business for 43 years and maintains an A+ rating with the BBB. We have the highest Google rating in St. Louis. We offer manufacture rebates, and flexible financing for all your home projects! We currently employ 72 team members who receive customer service training twice per week. Our service technicians have been professionally trained on our 6 step Anton's service system to ensure our customers receive the same GREAT service at a GREAT price each and every visit!! We provide upfront pricing and don't complete any repairs with out approval. We offer FREE Lifetime Maintenance to Veterans and First Responders through our Anton's Heroes Program + Senior Discount- $10 off a service or $100 off complete new system

"Kevin was very helpful in explaining my options for HVAC replacement. He was sensitive to what I needed and and was patient in answering all of my questions."

Deb P on February 2026


Belking

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Belking

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Customers say: Quick response
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great service. Took the time to explain what was going on with my furnace, and didn’t make me feel stupid. Was genuinely concerned about my wellbeing, strongly encouraging me to get carbon monoxide detectors—which I’m having installed right now. I will definitely use this company again."

Emily B on January 2026

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great service. Took the time to explain what was going on with my furnace, and didn’t make me feel stupid. Was genuinely concerned about my wellbeing, strongly encouraging me to get carbon monoxide detectors—which I’m having installed right now. I will definitely use this company again."

Emily B on January 2026


Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

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Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

4.06(
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Customers say: Quick response
122 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"Excellent job "

Sara T on January 2026

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"Excellent job "

Sara T on January 2026


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Rhymes Heating & Cooling

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Rhymes Heating & Cooling

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Rhymes Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated business that has a dedicated group of team members in place to serve our customers air conditioner and heating needs. Give us a chance to meet your needs and you will be glad you did. As always we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

"Rhymes was amazing! They were courteous, punctual, hard working, and very knowledgeable. I love how it's a family business right here in St. Louis. They did a wonderful job and I'm so happy we went with them. We will absolutely use Rhymes for everything heating and cooling related from now on."

Jessica G on September 2024

Rhymes Heating & Cooling is a family owned and operated business that has a dedicated group of team members in place to serve our customers air conditioner and heating needs. Give us a chance to meet your needs and you will be glad you did. As always we appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

"Rhymes was amazing! They were courteous, punctual, hard working, and very knowledgeable. I love how it's a family business right here in St. Louis. They did a wonderful job and I'm so happy we went with them. We will absolutely use Rhymes for everything heating and cooling related from now on."

Jessica G on September 2024


Kenan

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Kenan

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Explains what is happening. If it’s a simple fix, he fixes it, instead of charging you for a huge repair when I wouldn’t know the difference. Trustworthy and communicative."

becky p on March 2024

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Explains what is happening. If it’s a simple fix, he fixes it, instead of charging you for a huge repair when I wouldn’t know the difference. Trustworthy and communicative."

becky p on March 2024

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in University City, MO

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The University City, MO homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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