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Horizon Services
4.5(
94
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Less than 5 years ago, I spent in excess of $10,000 to have a new unit installed with a 10 year warranty. I should have seen the red flags from the very beginning. The sales representative told us additional vents would be installed and when the installation crew showed up, that did not happen. Fast forward to the present and I am now on my 4th phone call for an appointment this season, 3 days so far of not being able to work as I waited for a technician to come diagnose the problem. The 3rd. tech came last night and indicated that the work the other tech did was not for the root of the problem. (I was told in front of witnesses that the work needed to be done, was not covered under warranty, would cost me $367 and would fix my issues)In fact, the 3rd tech only made the issue worse by leaving our attic return unscrewed and overfilling our unit with Freon that the 4th tech had to remove from our system. Upon leaving last night I was told that everything was corrected. Today - my home is slowly creeping up in temperature (presently 80 degrees inside, while set to 72). The company keeps trying to sell me a "maintenance plan" and I keep reiterating to EVERY one who pushes it that we have been getting tune ups/cleanings elsewhere and will only use them for warranty issues since we have had NOTHING but problems with them."
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
95
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My Google review for James. If you need excellent emergency heating service, One Hour Service is the place to call. They are fast, efficient, and truly professional. My technician, James Schmidt was incredible and very respectful. He walked me through the entire process, explained his recommendations clearly, and his product knowledge was A1. For your HVAC James gives a peace of mind for your home. One Hour Service offers a Family Plan for tune up’s and yearly checks for my unit to supports the air quality in my home. I would absolutely recommend One Hour Service to my family, friends, and neighbors—simply the best."
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Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Wilmington
4.9(
14
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff managing the scheduling is friendly, responsive and timely. The visiting technician is polite, friendly, honest about the condition and what is necessary for my HVAC, not like some salesman who has a different priority than what I actually need. Instead of paying for unnecessary cleaning of blower and the whole assembly and expensive installation of other nice-to-have features, I signed up for annual maintenance plan. Let us see how many more years this will help keep my system going."
HVAC System Replacement
Rooftop Unit Replacement
Rooftop Unit Replacement
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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WM Henderson Plumbing & Heating
4.6(
36
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul responded to my call on a Sunday morning to service our gas hot water heater, which had stopped working. He quickly found a slow leak that had put out the pilot. Then in under 3 hours, he replaced the old hot water heater with a new one and we were back in business."
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23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Wilmington
5.0(
6
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From soup to nuts, the entire experience was made easy for us by the company. The salesman, Nick, came out to see us the day after my system kicked the bucket, and after checking out the system, he presented me with a few different options, and without using fancy words, explained everything plainly and easy for me to understand. After I discussed things with my wife, we called him a few hours later to give the go-ahead, and he had us scheduled just 2 days out. The installation team arrived promptly at the scheduled window, and took care to treat our house like it was their own. Drop cloths were used to protect my flooring, and after the job was done they made sure to remove all the debris from the job so nothing was left. After the job was done, the job foreman took me around and showed me everything that they did and explained the function of the system, and when I had questions, they explained plainly and without complaint or exasperation. They treated me and my house with the utmost respect. I highly recommend this company for any HVAC needs anyone might have."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating AC & Electrical
New to Angi

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Wilmington, DE

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 Wilmington, DE homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

  • Detail of a HVAC system outside a brick house

    The cost of replacing an AC unit fan motor depends on warranties, labor, season, and more. This cost guide covers everything you need to know about this HVAC part.

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    Budget for AC coil cleaning costs based on factors such as cleaning frequency, coil type, cleaning method, accessibility, ongoing maintenance, and more.

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