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Swamp cooler installers and replacers in Bakersfield

Avatar for H&J Mobile Truck Wash
H&J Mobile Truck Wash
123 Main St.
5.00(
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H&J Mobile Truck Wash
123 Main St.
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
902 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing and Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Contacted H&j to clean my driveway, driveway came out nice and clean. I will be hiring them again for another clean up."

Luis G on September 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing and Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Contacted H&j to clean my driveway, driveway came out nice and clean. I will be hiring them again for another clean up."

Luis G on September 2024


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Total Home Service
5.00(
5
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Total Home Service
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
461 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Absolutely great"

Betty S on November 2024

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Absolutely great"

Betty S on November 2024


Mike's Handyman Service
4.75(
20
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Mike's Handyman Service
4.75(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
243 local quotes requested

For the last 7 years, we have provided top-notch handyman services across the greater Bakersfield area. Our goal is to respond to each customer quickly and efficiently so we can help you cross off the items on your Honey-Do list. Please give us a call today to get started on all your home projects!

"I'm not sure what happened, but he said the job to remove old linoleum and tile a 30 sq. ft. bathroom floor was harder than he expected. It's a vacant rental, so I was not there to watch. He got paid more than the bid, and I have to finish the job, clean up, and deal with hallway carpet damage."

Stephen L on April 2025

For the last 7 years, we have provided top-notch handyman services across the greater Bakersfield area. Our goal is to respond to each customer quickly and efficiently so we can help you cross off the items on your Honey-Do list. Please give us a call today to get started on all your home projects!

"I'm not sure what happened, but he said the job to remove old linoleum and tile a 30 sq. ft. bathroom floor was harder than he expected. It's a vacant rental, so I was not there to watch. He got paid more than the bid, and I have to finish the job, clean up, and deal with hallway carpet damage."

Stephen L on April 2025


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Mr Fix-It Home Repair & Handyman
13061 Rosedale Hwy
4.44(
201
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Mr Fix-It Home Repair & Handyman
13061 Rosedale Hwy
4.44(
201
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
244 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Providing home & commercial repair, remodel, & construction services since 2008. Licensed & Insured (Lic #: 940435). ''If it's broken, Mr. Fix-It''

"Built an awning. Fair quality work and fair pricing. Everything else below average. Took over two weeks to built a small awning"

Laura E on November 2020

Providing home & commercial repair, remodel, & construction services since 2008. Licensed & Insured (Lic #: 940435). ''If it's broken, Mr. Fix-It''

"Built an awning. Fair quality work and fair pricing. Everything else below average. Took over two weeks to built a small awning"

Laura E on November 2020


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Balanced Air
8434 Andromeda Lane
5.00(
7
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Balanced Air
8434 Andromeda Lane
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
406 local quotes requested

For all your cooling and heating needs. Performing maintenances, cleaning, repairs, replacements. For service contact (661)-333-5805 Balanced air Balanced pricing

"Jared came out to give us a quote on a unit and went ahead and looked at the furnace and found the problem. He came back again to service the heating system. He was very timely and knowledgeable with fair pricing. Would highly recommend this company."

Tamra G on January 2025

For all your cooling and heating needs. Performing maintenances, cleaning, repairs, replacements. For service contact (661)-333-5805 Balanced air Balanced pricing

"Jared came out to give us a quote on a unit and went ahead and looked at the furnace and found the problem. He came back again to service the heating system. He was very timely and knowledgeable with fair pricing. Would highly recommend this company."

Tamra G on January 2025


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Hernandez Handyman
4.89(
19
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Hernandez Handyman
4.89(
19
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
439 local quotes requested

Hello, I specialize in painting, tiles, drywall, texture, and much more home repairs. Years of experience serving the Kern County area. Specifically, Bakersfield and surrounding towns. I do only the highest quality work and give you your money's worth. Do not hesitate to send a message and get your free quote today!

"Excellent respectful and professional"

Koeliic I on July 2024

Hello, I specialize in painting, tiles, drywall, texture, and much more home repairs. Years of experience serving the Kern County area. Specifically, Bakersfield and surrounding towns. I do only the highest quality work and give you your money's worth. Do not hesitate to send a message and get your free quote today!

"Excellent respectful and professional"

Koeliic I on July 2024


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Benchmark Air Conditioning Inc
1920 Mineral Court
4.94(
34
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Benchmark Air Conditioning Inc
1920 Mineral Court
4.94(
34
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
346 local quotes requested

Our services include air conditioning, heating, energy management, ventilation and ducting systems. • Dependable & Experienced • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Professional • Energy Saving Tips • Service All Brands • Residential & Commercial • Family owned and operated • Local

"Benchmark AC was excellent to work with. Their prices were competitive with other AC companies for a Lennox system. They are very knowledgeable and did great work. While they were installing my new unit they even noticed a kinked suction line on my second AC unit (my home warranty company previously sent out a horrible AC company and they kinked the suction line while installing a new coil). Luckily Benchmark caught that before damage was done to my second AC Unit. Because of there professionalism and great work, I was able to get my home warranty company to agree to let them do the fix for the bent suction line. Once again, they did a great job! I highly recommend Benchmark AC and they will be the only AC company I use from now on!"

Jason J on July 2020

Our services include air conditioning, heating, energy management, ventilation and ducting systems. • Dependable & Experienced • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Professional • Energy Saving Tips • Service All Brands • Residential & Commercial • Family owned and operated • Local

"Benchmark AC was excellent to work with. Their prices were competitive with other AC companies for a Lennox system. They are very knowledgeable and did great work. While they were installing my new unit they even noticed a kinked suction line on my second AC unit (my home warranty company previously sent out a horrible AC company and they kinked the suction line while installing a new coil). Luckily Benchmark caught that before damage was done to my second AC Unit. Because of there professionalism and great work, I was able to get my home warranty company to agree to let them do the fix for the bent suction line. Once again, they did a great job! I highly recommend Benchmark AC and they will be the only AC company I use from now on!"

Jason J on July 2020


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Springtime pools & landscape
37953 Road 60
4.00(
3
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Springtime pools & landscape
37953 Road 60
4.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3138 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.

"Wonderful experience! Very professional and very efficient! I would highly recommend!"

robert d on July 2024

Pool and landscape construction. Full outdoor living spaces build and design by our team. We are fully licensed and insured contractors with integrity and dedication to our profession.

"Wonderful experience! Very professional and very efficient! I would highly recommend!"

robert d on July 2024


La Verne & Son Electrical AC
5880 District Blvd
4.60(
20
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La Verne & Son Electrical AC
5880 District Blvd
4.60(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
345 local quotes requested

LaVerne and Son is a locally owned Electrical, Air Conditioning and Heating company in Bakersfield, California. We are a recognized independent Trane Comfort Specialist dealer. That means we have met Trane's stringent requirements and standards of customer satisfaction and continued education. When it is time to purchase a heating and air conditioning system for your home or business, look to us as your Trane Comfort Specialist dealer.

"It went quite well. Thank you."

Mina B on January 2019

LaVerne and Son is a locally owned Electrical, Air Conditioning and Heating company in Bakersfield, California. We are a recognized independent Trane Comfort Specialist dealer. That means we have met Trane's stringent requirements and standards of customer satisfaction and continued education. When it is time to purchase a heating and air conditioning system for your home or business, look to us as your Trane Comfort Specialist dealer.

"It went quite well. Thank you."

Mina B on January 2019


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Generally, a swamp cooler only uses 15% to 35% of the energy that a traditional central air conditioning unit utilizes. However, swamp coolers also require water and may not cool a home as effectively as an AC unit. They’re more efficient in terms of electricity usage, but when you factor in effectiveness and water usage, it's tougher to argue which unit is more efficient.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little, if any, cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest or 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 is between $100 and $300, depending on the issue, if you need new parts, and who you choose to do the repairs. Depending on the type of pad your system utilizes, you’ll need to change out pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $200.

The U.S. Department of Energy says swamp coolers may 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 like the American South. It's easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of a unit. Smaller evaporative units may go through one gallon per hour, while much larger units could exceed 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners should expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water for each hour of usage.

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