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Borselle Plumbing & Heating LLC
4.9(
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe and Larry were wonderful! We bought a new house that needed work, including a serious issue with how our water heater was installed (without a pressure release valve!). Joe came by and looked at it all and because the situation was dangerous he and Larry came the very next day. Their estimate was clear and the job came in at the estimate (with one small additional nal.repair they found taking a part the toilet.). They walked me through everything and made me feel at ease. These are our new go-to plumbers!!"
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All Weather Heating & Cooling
4.8(
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom was terrific....repaired boiler....cost reasonable.....explained everything so clearly so that even this 88year old understood it....experience with company from start to finish was a pleasure"
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Response time3 days
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Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration LLC
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Emergency services offered

"Great work from Patrick, Fred and the whole team."
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Parker Mechanical Heating and Cooling
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Jeremy and his team did two jobs for us. HVAC for upstairs and later HVAC for downstairs. His pricing was very competitive to the other quotes we received. The upstairs system kept us at temp through the winter, but starts losing the set temp in the summer. He completed a warranty service which did not resolve the issue. The downstairs unit is two splits in two large rooms. We don?t need them to cool in the summer. In the winter one room is good, the other is incapable of getting to temp if it?s less than 40 outside. From 40 to 55 it requires going on full blast to barely reach 70 inside. I?m a bit shocked at how much electricity these two heats pumps consume in the winter, adding up to $800/month. He specced the system for both floors himself. The downstairs unit was contracted for smart controls, which has not been completed. I am overly patient. Many emails, texts, and calls. Latest job ?completed? in Nov 2024. I don?t believe Jeremy will finish or provide proper warranty support. "
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Cassidy Plumbing and Heating, Inc
4.5(
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Oct. 6 2025 it went quick. I received an estimate of The job first. The work was done correctly. It didn't take long. If I need plumbing service again. I would contact Cassidy plumbing & Heating."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Schede Plumbing & Heating
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Serving Winchester-center, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience, Lou and Nick are very nice and responsive, the crew are super professional. The deliver a high-quality job with competitive prices, i will go to them again for sure. "
Response time7 hrs
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Winchester-center, CT

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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