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Avatar for Air Control Systems, Inc.
Air Control Systems, Inc.
4.9(
84
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used Home Advisor to help find Duct Cleaning service. Mark called the same day and offered a very competitive price. His crew of two arrived as scheduled and were polite and professional."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Norse Heating and Air, LLC
4.9(
61
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is very thorough and accurate in all what he is doing. I am very happy with job he did and can highly recommend him as excellent specialist in heating and AC system repair and installation."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HVAC Ministries
4.9(
13
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quickly identified and repaired problem with central air conditioner. Was impressed with knowledge of A/C, will be happy to recommend."
AC services
Heating & A/C Project
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Heating & A/C Project
Duct cleaning

+15

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Air Benders Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.9(
11
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Of course, your furnace decides to not work on the weekend! Finding repair service on a Sunday? Not highly likely! We were thrilled to find Bryan, and having him come to repair our furnace today was greatly appreciated. He was knowledgeable, courteous, efficient and extremely competent. We could not have been more satisfied. This is a small family businessâ ¦..please support them!"
AC
Coil
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Response time50 mins
Response rate87%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
222
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zach was very professional and gave us such a great deal. This us his work done. It's installed and just happy to have him do the work and we will call him for any other work needed for upkeep or other plumming. We will also recommend him to others."
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+6

85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Capital City Handyman
4.9(
15
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definitely get a written estimate before starting project as he changed the numbers midway through, did a good job on the door and also the wall I hired him to do but broke my baseboard. Said he would repair it so it looked unbroken but didn?t. Didn?t replace my outlets now I have to hire someone else to do this. Said he would do that when he came back to paint the wall but we decided to paint ourself and he ghosted me afterwards. I had already paid him the balance as of this point so my bad!! Wall looks great! He knows his work. Also make sure if you use him to get a written receipt of all the parts that he buys as I feel like he purchase two door knobs at my own expense then used one and was going to return the other, but I?m pretty sure he charged me for it on my final bill and I didn?t realize it until after he ghosted me. So I think his work was good, but I think he was a little shady. He also said he was changing the name of his company soon."
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for AIR CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC
AIR CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC
4.7(
10
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WOWWW! Above & beyond service, courteous & knowledgeable technician, and fair pricing... what more could you want?! I contacted Air Control Systems via Angie's List and (literally) within minutes received a phone call. They were able to send a technician out that same day (rare in todays service industry!) at no extra charge. Nathan was very personable yet prompt. He fixed the issue, while also checking everything else out to ensure peak performance moving forward. The cost was very fair, and I will not be using ANY other company for HVAC issues in the future! Outstanding!"
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Bryant Authorized Dealer

+1

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
4.9(
43
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan provided a very friendly and thorough servicing of our natural gas furnace and provided excellent suggestions for continued maintenance. Advantage provided a convenient and easy monthly payment program to continue service for our furnace and central air conditioning. We highly recommend them!"
Old Furnace
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New Ducting
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Technician Inspects An AC

+7

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Salem, OR

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 Salem, OR homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

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