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JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.7(
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JSP Home Services replaced our old Minisplit. It was one of the hottest days of the year, We called scheduled and JSP arrived the next day and completed the install by noon."
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ohms Electrical Services
4.6(
183
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work. The new light fixtures look great and the process of having them installed was painless. Ohms was always responsive and friendly. But more importantly, they did the job correctly and quickly. I hope to them again for a much bigger project."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Modern Remodeling & Design
5.0(
12
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his crew did excellent work for us. They were respectful and professional, gave us a great price and did high quality work. We are happy to have a contractor we can trust. We recommend working with this company and will hire them again for future projects."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Season Experts
4.2(
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Clean, neat, polite and efficient... That sums up my overall experience with All Seasons. Ray the owner is very polite and explains things well. Brian did the cleaning and noticed the cracked combustion chamber. David replaced the combution chamber today. Both David and Brian treated my house like it was their own. I really appreciate that. They put down tarps to catch furnace debris and thoroughly cleaned it. I'm glad I found this company... I was previously with Petro who cleaned the furnace. They were fine but I had to have an oil contract with them and they charge a lot for their oil. Ever since leaving Petro I've been searching for a company that I would be happy with. I haven't been happy with any until finding All Seasons."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Riemer Contracting LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Arrived on time each and every day and worked non stop. . . Superior work and quality. Left not a trace of dirt or construction behind. Was patient with all my changes and additional items and finished BEFORE we thought they would! Would highly recommend!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Spirit & Truth Plumbing & Heating
3.8(
39
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Serving Woodstock, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles Harris arrived to my home promptly at the time of our appointment. He was extemely professional and congenial. He came with the necessary tools and equipment to diagnose the problem. My water heater was leaking water and needed to be replaced. Charles quoted a very reasonable price to replace the water heater. He expertly replaced the water heater in a reasonable amount of time and disposed of the old water heater. He was courteous, pleasant and extremely reassuring. Several hours after installing the new water heater he called to assure that the water heater was working properly and that I was satisfied with the repair. I would definitely recommend Charles to anyone who needs plumbing service."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Woodstock, 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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