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All Weather Heating & Cooling
4.6(
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Serving White Plains, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the equipment replaced, a brand new, super high efficiency, fancy, lovely stuff. It's a central air system, and it's Lennox equipment. It's high efficiency. You can get it for less than that, but you're not gonna get the high efficiency quiet and all that kind of stuff. I had received other quotes which were like more money for the same system. I have been using them since 1986. No complaints. They do their thing, and I can't fault them. I have a service contract with them for this."
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Response time3 days
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Metro-Aire Heating & Air Conditioning
5.0(
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Serving White Plains, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 1988, Metro-Aire has provided HVAC services for customers in Peekskill, NY, and across the Lower Hudson Valley. We proudly serve residential and commercial clients throughout the region with quality, affordable heating, and cooling services. We believe in always going the extra mile for our customers. As the HVAC industry has grown and changed, Metro-Aire has evolved to keep pace with innovations by manufacturers. Our company offers the most energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling products on the market.

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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RS Mechanical Services, INC
3.4(
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Serving White Plains, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At RS Mechanical Services, INC. we’re proud to have been a part of life here in NYC for over 28 years. It started back in 1996, when Ramon Sosa began a refrigeration repair business in the bronx.\n\nOur business grew from there until it covered all aspects of heating, cooling, plumbing, and indoor air quality, and served homes and businesses The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and now Rockland, and Westchester County.\n\nToday, our business continues adhering to the traditions our founders believed in: providing quality service in a timely fashion without charging our customers an arm and a leg. It’s the staples of good business, and it has helped us expand and thrive for over One-quarter of a century. We keep up with the latest developments in the field, and our staff averages 20 years’ experience apiece, handling all kinds of household problems. Contact our team today and find out what thousands in the tri-state area already know: You Can Count On Us!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in White Plains, NY

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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