Here at Alpina Mechanical we are a fully licenses and insured HVAC company working with commercial and residential customers. No job is out of our wheelhouse and we do repairs and installs on all HVAc systems. Call now for a free estimate.
"Because of their personnel; exceptional competence, efficiency, and attention to detail, every installation and repair was completed to the highest standards. They provided prompt service, transparent communication, and reasonable prices. Alpina Mechanical was a dependable option for HVAC needs because they continuously provided dependable and high-quality service, regardless of the nature of the work from routine maintenance to emergency repairs."
Cloe G on July 2024
Here at Alpina Mechanical we are a fully licenses and insured HVAC company working with commercial and residential customers. No job is out of our wheelhouse and we do repairs and installs on all HVAc systems. Call now for a free estimate.
"Because of their personnel; exceptional competence, efficiency, and attention to detail, every installation and repair was completed to the highest standards. They provided prompt service, transparent communication, and reasonable prices. Alpina Mechanical was a dependable option for HVAC needs because they continuously provided dependable and high-quality service, regardless of the nature of the work from routine maintenance to emergency repairs."
Cloe G on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.
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Debra G on February 2025
Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.
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Debra G on February 2025
Hunt's Services is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company located in Tacoma, Washington servicing all your plumbing and heating needs. You can count on us for professional advice, top quality work and comprehensive service even after your project is complete. Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day, so you can always talk to a live person even outside of our normal business hours. We strive to offer the best service for our customers. We also aim to protect their health with any service we provide. Being green is more than protecting our beautiful environment; it's protecting the well-being of everyone today and the future generations to come. That's why we offer environmentally friendly products on every service call. We are against using caustic chemical drain cleaners (and you should be too!) not only can they be harmful when inhaled or when splashed on your skin and face, but because they are terrible for your home or office's plumbing system.
"They unclogged the pipe"
Christy W on October 2024
Hunt's Services is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company located in Tacoma, Washington servicing all your plumbing and heating needs. You can count on us for professional advice, top quality work and comprehensive service even after your project is complete. Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day, so you can always talk to a live person even outside of our normal business hours. We strive to offer the best service for our customers. We also aim to protect their health with any service we provide. Being green is more than protecting our beautiful environment; it's protecting the well-being of everyone today and the future generations to come. That's why we offer environmentally friendly products on every service call. We are against using caustic chemical drain cleaners (and you should be too!) not only can they be harmful when inhaled or when splashed on your skin and face, but because they are terrible for your home or office's plumbing system.
"They unclogged the pipe"
Christy W on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
We are a local family-owned business that opened its doors in 2004 with our main goal of providing the best customer experience that we can to every single customer from the smallest to the biggest projects and maintain a long term relationship. We are ONE-STOP-SHOP for ALL Energy Efficiency needs. We are located in Renton, WA and gladly serving over 25 cities in the Washington Puget sound area. Our affordable, licensed, insured, and trained workers are here to help make your home safe, energy-efficient and comfortable. We can do: Energy efficiency upgrades and planning, Attic & Crawl space clean up and decontamination, Attic & Crawl space insulation installation. Vapor & Radiant barriers installation. Air Ducts & Dryer vent cleaning & replacement. HVAC, Ventilation installation and repair. Solar fans. HVAC Lighting installation, Generators, Surge protectors.
We are a local family-owned business that opened its doors in 2004 with our main goal of providing the best customer experience that we can to every single customer from the smallest to the biggest projects and maintain a long term relationship. We are ONE-STOP-SHOP for ALL Energy Efficiency needs. We are located in Renton, WA and gladly serving over 25 cities in the Washington Puget sound area. Our affordable, licensed, insured, and trained workers are here to help make your home safe, energy-efficient and comfortable. We can do: Energy efficiency upgrades and planning, Attic & Crawl space clean up and decontamination, Attic & Crawl space insulation installation. Vapor & Radiant barriers installation. Air Ducts & Dryer vent cleaning & replacement. HVAC, Ventilation installation and repair. Solar fans. HVAC Lighting installation, Generators, Surge protectors.
Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -
Family owned business with over 20 plus years experience. Heating & A/C -
Derr Heating & Cooling has over 30 years experience in design, service and installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems. We only install our own products to ensure our guarantees are available to all customers. Our experience allows us to better understand the complexities of air conditioning systems that other contractors overlook. While other companies want to stay within certain guidelines that make it easier for them, what we call "cookie cutter" options, we are willing to think outside of the box and provide creative yet simple solutions to complex comfort challenges. While many companies refuse to work on specialty systems, Derr Heating has the experience to service and install almost any type of heating and cooling system.
"My problem is the invoice. It was changed to reflect an increase by $81.00 plus tax. The diagnostic was quoted to me as $139.00 plus tax on two different occasions. The additional $81.00 charge was to “test breaker” which is apparently not included as part of the diagnostic process. The technician turned the breaker switch on and off, that is all, with nothing connected to the breaker panel to make any reading. That is what cost $81.25. I was told by the technician I could pay by check. I have no checks, but, if I had given a check to the technician right then it would’ve been $139.00 plus tax. That’s the billing he showed on his tablet and what I signed for with NO indication of any additional costs. I understand additional costs but we’re supposed to be informed beforehand when there are or may be additional charges. That didn’t happen My heating definitely works now but I don’t have a clear understanding of what he did. I had already checked my breaker panel several times to make sure the switch was on when the problem started. He told me my thermostat in the living room might need to be replaced. Again the only “test” for the breaker panel was turning the switch off and on with nothing connected to give any sort of reading. He definitely tested the heaters using whatever gauge he connected to the heaters and told me they were old but getting sufficient power."
Myrtle T on January 2025
Derr Heating & Cooling has over 30 years experience in design, service and installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems. We only install our own products to ensure our guarantees are available to all customers. Our experience allows us to better understand the complexities of air conditioning systems that other contractors overlook. While other companies want to stay within certain guidelines that make it easier for them, what we call "cookie cutter" options, we are willing to think outside of the box and provide creative yet simple solutions to complex comfort challenges. While many companies refuse to work on specialty systems, Derr Heating has the experience to service and install almost any type of heating and cooling system.
"My problem is the invoice. It was changed to reflect an increase by $81.00 plus tax. The diagnostic was quoted to me as $139.00 plus tax on two different occasions. The additional $81.00 charge was to “test breaker” which is apparently not included as part of the diagnostic process. The technician turned the breaker switch on and off, that is all, with nothing connected to the breaker panel to make any reading. That is what cost $81.25. I was told by the technician I could pay by check. I have no checks, but, if I had given a check to the technician right then it would’ve been $139.00 plus tax. That’s the billing he showed on his tablet and what I signed for with NO indication of any additional costs. I understand additional costs but we’re supposed to be informed beforehand when there are or may be additional charges. That didn’t happen My heating definitely works now but I don’t have a clear understanding of what he did. I had already checked my breaker panel several times to make sure the switch was on when the problem started. He told me my thermostat in the living room might need to be replaced. Again the only “test” for the breaker panel was turning the switch off and on with nothing connected to give any sort of reading. He definitely tested the heaters using whatever gauge he connected to the heaters and told me they were old but getting sufficient power."
Myrtle T on January 2025
We at Allred Heating, Cooling and Electrical hope to become your trusted friends and partners in keeping your homes safe, comfortable, and a pleasant environment for you and your families. How Allred Got Started Our company was founded by Dan and Matt who discovered they had complimentary areas of expertise. Matt began as an electrician about a decade ago and besides doing electrical work began working with HVAC as well. Dan had been doing contractor work in Alaska and when they met they realized they were a perfect match to begin a business, hence Allred Heating, and Cooling and Electrical. Between the two of them all of the right bases were covered to offer complete electrical and HVAC systems, both installation and repair. Allred Heating Family Hopes to Help Your Family We are a family owned company and we know how important it is to keep our homes working economically and safely. We hold ourselves and our work to the highest standards and that is why we offer a one year parts and labor guarantee. We are bonded, licensed and insured to and we’d like to show you why you can have the utmost confidence in us. We will give you upfront estimates so you’ll know what your bottom line will be.
"I recommended AllRed to my mother, they told her that they would give her a 10% discount on the phone when she called. They only gave her a 5% discount, they also didn't provide any information about the system? No information was provided also about health of system or checkpoint system used; (PSI of freon, lubrication, filters, drain lines, etc) When I called up Allred and asked for them to provide the 10% discount like they promised they said they would, and she would see it on her Credit Card. A couple of weeks went by and nothing. I called again, they apologized and said they would follow up ensure that the service team sent the information to us and provided the discount and called me back directly. After another week, NOTHING! While the work was completed successfully. The communication and follow up of this company are terrible to say the least. I wouldn't recommend Allred to anyone, or trust them at all :-("
Justin H on December 2024
We at Allred Heating, Cooling and Electrical hope to become your trusted friends and partners in keeping your homes safe, comfortable, and a pleasant environment for you and your families. How Allred Got Started Our company was founded by Dan and Matt who discovered they had complimentary areas of expertise. Matt began as an electrician about a decade ago and besides doing electrical work began working with HVAC as well. Dan had been doing contractor work in Alaska and when they met they realized they were a perfect match to begin a business, hence Allred Heating, and Cooling and Electrical. Between the two of them all of the right bases were covered to offer complete electrical and HVAC systems, both installation and repair. Allred Heating Family Hopes to Help Your Family We are a family owned company and we know how important it is to keep our homes working economically and safely. We hold ourselves and our work to the highest standards and that is why we offer a one year parts and labor guarantee. We are bonded, licensed and insured to and we’d like to show you why you can have the utmost confidence in us. We will give you upfront estimates so you’ll know what your bottom line will be.
"I recommended AllRed to my mother, they told her that they would give her a 10% discount on the phone when she called. They only gave her a 5% discount, they also didn't provide any information about the system? No information was provided also about health of system or checkpoint system used; (PSI of freon, lubrication, filters, drain lines, etc) When I called up Allred and asked for them to provide the 10% discount like they promised they said they would, and she would see it on her Credit Card. A couple of weeks went by and nothing. I called again, they apologized and said they would follow up ensure that the service team sent the information to us and provided the discount and called me back directly. After another week, NOTHING! While the work was completed successfully. The communication and follow up of this company are terrible to say the least. I wouldn't recommend Allred to anyone, or trust them at all :-("
Justin H on December 2024
Air Masters Heating has been installing and servicing furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, air cleaners, humidifiers, ductless heat pumps, and HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and new construction applications since 1986. Locally owned & operated by Mark & Rosemarie Timmerman since 1986. Air Masters Heating offers Heating & Cooling Service, Energy Saving Preventive Maintenance, and 24 Hour Emergency Service through their highly trained Service Department. Air Masters Heating provides service to Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Belfair, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and neighboring communities.
"I'd give them ZERO stars if I could. Their website says they service Jefferson County, Washington but they don't come to Jefferson County, Washington. I told them they should remove Jefferson County Washington from their website as this is false advertising. No telling what else they lie about."
Neva O on August 2022
Air Masters Heating has been installing and servicing furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, air cleaners, humidifiers, ductless heat pumps, and HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and new construction applications since 1986. Locally owned & operated by Mark & Rosemarie Timmerman since 1986. Air Masters Heating offers Heating & Cooling Service, Energy Saving Preventive Maintenance, and 24 Hour Emergency Service through their highly trained Service Department. Air Masters Heating provides service to Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Belfair, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and neighboring communities.
"I'd give them ZERO stars if I could. Their website says they service Jefferson County, Washington but they don't come to Jefferson County, Washington. I told them they should remove Jefferson County Washington from their website as this is false advertising. No telling what else they lie about."
Neva O on August 2022
Most ductwork lasts between 15 and 25 years. Sheet metal ducts can last even longer—up to 30 to 50 years. The lifespan of your ductwork depends on factors like the quality of the materials, how well it's maintained, and the environment it's in. As ducts get older, you might notice deterioration and decreased performance. Regular inspections and proper maintenance can help your ducts last longer and keep your HVAC system running efficiently.
If you're looking for options that don't require ductwork, consider ductless mini-split systems. These systems are becoming increasingly popular because they require minimal installation. With multiple indoor air handlers and at least one outdoor compressor unit, mini-splits use heat pump technology to heat or cool your home through refrigerant lines. While mini-splits cost more upfront than traditional systems, they offer superior efficiency, zoning flexibility, and other advantages that can save you money in the long run.
Undersized ductwork restricts airflow, leading to uneven temperature distribution, strain on HVAC equipment, and other problems. Oversized ductwork similarly hurts HVAC efficiency and causes poor temperature distribution or consistency. In either case, improper ductwork sizing results in increased maintenance needs, more frequent repairs, higher operating costs, and a reduced lifespan for HVAC equipment.
You can replace only a portion of your ductwork when certain sections show issues while other areas remain sound. Targeted replacement is a cost-effective solution that focuses on problematic duct sections only. By addressing only the damaged segments, homeowners lower material and labor costs while still enhancing airflow. Partial replacements maintain system balance, protect well-functioning ducts, and minimize disruption during renovations.
Duct cleaning is a viable option to maintain your duct system when significant damage, leaks, or mold are not present. Routine cleaning improves airflow and indoor air quality. Removing accumulated dust, allergens, and debris restores efficiency and reduces energy loss. Homeowners observe improved HVAC performance and healthier living spaces without the need for complete duct replacement if the ducts are structurally sound.