With over 10 years of experience as an expert in HVAC, A&B Heating and Cooling Solutions is who you need to take care of your home. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! abhvacsolutions.com
"Excellent Honest and very fast and accurate"
Iris W on February 2022
With over 10 years of experience as an expert in HVAC, A&B Heating and Cooling Solutions is who you need to take care of your home. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! abhvacsolutions.com
"Excellent Honest and very fast and accurate"
Iris W on February 2022
Here at N & R Heating and Cooling We are family owned and operated with over 20 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give N & R Heating and Cooling a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Gave me very good advice for the house and helped me to upgrade it, and it is beneficial for me, and he did a tiny work with reasonable prices"
Jana W on August 2021
Here at N & R Heating and Cooling We are family owned and operated with over 20 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give N & R Heating and Cooling a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Gave me very good advice for the house and helped me to upgrade it, and it is beneficial for me, and he did a tiny work with reasonable prices"
Jana W on August 2021
We are a locally owned and operated HVAC company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving all of Allen County with ambitions to expand. We noticed a growing trend of large corporate HVAC firms taking over the space that once was filled by smaller, locally owned companies. Witnessing this, we felt compelled to start our own HVAC company to reinstate the essence of local, personalized, and affordable service. We believe that HVAC service should not just be a transaction, it should be a relationship. Instead of upcharging and taking advantage of customers, our goal is to provide a cost-effective and personal experience. We care about our community and strive to keep your home comfortable at a fair price. Leveraging our extensive experience in trades and HVAC, we guarantee the same level of quality as the large corporations. But unlike them, we are proud to employ local technicians and staff. Living and working in Fort Wayne, we take pride in supporting our local economy. Our manager, brings a wealth of industry experience to our team, having held numerous roles ranging from warehouse manager to operations manager, even general manager at several of the larger corporate firms. Our dedicated team of installers and service technicians are thrilled to be part of our mission. They're eager to build the company they've always wished existed. Our administrative staff, too, is all locally sourced, not outsourced overseas. While we are a small team now, we are committed to growth. We are actively hiring and working with local trade schools to foster career development for our youth and demonstrate that Fort Wayne is a vibrant place to launch a successful career. We hope you will choose our local, employee-owned, reliable, and trustworthy team for your next HVAC service or system installation. Thank you for considering us, and we look forward to serving you.
"The whole team was super helpful. Angi was so helpful during scheduling and working with us on the one minor issue we had during the install process. Leo was super knowledgeable and explained how the process would go. The two technicians Devin/James were professional and communicated well. Their price was very competitive compared to the quotes we got from multiple competitors and we were able to get a more efficient system. The only issue we had was the blower was putting off way more force than we wanted, the technicians fixed this but it required us to get a new thermostat which Angi scheduled Leo to come in and install free of charge. We will be using them moving forward for any service related work and we’re very happy with the experience. Thank you Angi, Leo, Devin and James."
Travis P on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated HVAC company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving all of Allen County with ambitions to expand. We noticed a growing trend of large corporate HVAC firms taking over the space that once was filled by smaller, locally owned companies. Witnessing this, we felt compelled to start our own HVAC company to reinstate the essence of local, personalized, and affordable service. We believe that HVAC service should not just be a transaction, it should be a relationship. Instead of upcharging and taking advantage of customers, our goal is to provide a cost-effective and personal experience. We care about our community and strive to keep your home comfortable at a fair price. Leveraging our extensive experience in trades and HVAC, we guarantee the same level of quality as the large corporations. But unlike them, we are proud to employ local technicians and staff. Living and working in Fort Wayne, we take pride in supporting our local economy. Our manager, brings a wealth of industry experience to our team, having held numerous roles ranging from warehouse manager to operations manager, even general manager at several of the larger corporate firms. Our dedicated team of installers and service technicians are thrilled to be part of our mission. They're eager to build the company they've always wished existed. Our administrative staff, too, is all locally sourced, not outsourced overseas. While we are a small team now, we are committed to growth. We are actively hiring and working with local trade schools to foster career development for our youth and demonstrate that Fort Wayne is a vibrant place to launch a successful career. We hope you will choose our local, employee-owned, reliable, and trustworthy team for your next HVAC service or system installation. Thank you for considering us, and we look forward to serving you.
"The whole team was super helpful. Angi was so helpful during scheduling and working with us on the one minor issue we had during the install process. Leo was super knowledgeable and explained how the process would go. The two technicians Devin/James were professional and communicated well. Their price was very competitive compared to the quotes we got from multiple competitors and we were able to get a more efficient system. The only issue we had was the blower was putting off way more force than we wanted, the technicians fixed this but it required us to get a new thermostat which Angi scheduled Leo to come in and install free of charge. We will be using them moving forward for any service related work and we’re very happy with the experience. Thank you Angi, Leo, Devin and James."
Travis P on April 2025
We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.
"Josh is a very personable and courteous young man. He came assessed the job and discussed options. Came the next morning on time and did a great job. Would definitely hire again."
Karen P on November 2024
We believe in service and a job well done. We wont be late and we take the time with our customers to find out what is needed and the best way to get it done. We have 30 years of experience in all facets of home repairs and construction.
"Josh is a very personable and courteous young man. He came assessed the job and discussed options. Came the next morning on time and did a great job. Would definitely hire again."
Karen P on November 2024
Four Winds Custom Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is a full-service HVAC contractor providing total home comfort to our customers for over 30 years. We proudly serve northern Indiana and southern Michigan. We are one of the area's largest locally owned contractors, and strive to "fix it first", not "replace it first" when it comes to servicing your existing equipment. We offer high-efficiency, high-quality heating, a/c, and air quality equipment from Carrier®. We service and maintain most brands of equipment.
"They did exactly what we needed and worked quickly and efficiently, and the price felt fair!"
Ryan T on August 2024
Four Winds Custom Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is a full-service HVAC contractor providing total home comfort to our customers for over 30 years. We proudly serve northern Indiana and southern Michigan. We are one of the area's largest locally owned contractors, and strive to "fix it first", not "replace it first" when it comes to servicing your existing equipment. We offer high-efficiency, high-quality heating, a/c, and air quality equipment from Carrier®. We service and maintain most brands of equipment.
"They did exactly what we needed and worked quickly and efficiently, and the price felt fair!"
Ryan T on August 2024
We specialize in everything remodeling to create the house you always wished for including carpentry, bathroom remodels, flooring, drywall, painting. No job is too small, contact me today for your free estimate!
"They did an excellent job with our renovation project. The team was professional, finished on time, and kept everything within budget. Their workmanship was top-notch, and they communicated well throughout the process. We’re very happy with the results and would recommend them for any work that you need done!"
Gabriel E on October 2024
We specialize in everything remodeling to create the house you always wished for including carpentry, bathroom remodels, flooring, drywall, painting. No job is too small, contact me today for your free estimate!
"They did an excellent job with our renovation project. The team was professional, finished on time, and kept everything within budget. Their workmanship was top-notch, and they communicated well throughout the process. We’re very happy with the results and would recommend them for any work that you need done!"
Gabriel E on October 2024
For 84 years, our Family owned company has brought to this community and to the heating and air conditioning business the highest standards of excellence, workmanship, experience the results for you is efficiency, dependability, affordability & ultimate comfort.
"It turned out to be a blown fuse. However, I made the call Sunday afternoon and the technician (Boyce) was there and had completed the evaluation and repair within 2 hours"
Asad S on June 2020
For 84 years, our Family owned company has brought to this community and to the heating and air conditioning business the highest standards of excellence, workmanship, experience the results for you is efficiency, dependability, affordability & ultimate comfort.
"It turned out to be a blown fuse. However, I made the call Sunday afternoon and the technician (Boyce) was there and had completed the evaluation and repair within 2 hours"
Asad S on June 2020
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in 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!
"He started job with 2 days per week with 1 helper or alone. Had 4 different helpers, 3 had little to no experience. We agreed on a parts and labor agreement with more work possible after 2 bedrms and garage finished. My wife listened to and seen the agreement. The detailed price quote was photographed and agreed on verbily and with me signing a check for 2750 and him signing and cashing in his name. The full price for the agreed on work was 4200 I have before and after photos of only 25% of job done when he quit before Thansgiving. He was very disrespectful and rude and even threated assault the day he quit. We are frightened of his manner, tone, and words. We only want our money back covering work not done. We want this to go away and not have anyone go thru what we did. We are offering to have him bay us back 1350 out of the 2750 he was already paid of the 4200 total current project quote."
Jim S on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in 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!
"He started job with 2 days per week with 1 helper or alone. Had 4 different helpers, 3 had little to no experience. We agreed on a parts and labor agreement with more work possible after 2 bedrms and garage finished. My wife listened to and seen the agreement. The detailed price quote was photographed and agreed on verbily and with me signing a check for 2750 and him signing and cashing in his name. The full price for the agreed on work was 4200 I have before and after photos of only 25% of job done when he quit before Thansgiving. He was very disrespectful and rude and even threated assault the day he quit. We are frightened of his manner, tone, and words. We only want our money back covering work not done. We want this to go away and not have anyone go thru what we did. We are offering to have him bay us back 1350 out of the 2750 he was already paid of the 4200 total current project quote."
Jim S on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Requested TV mounted on the wall. Decided I didn't want drywall cut into chose just the mounting. Price was similar to other quotes, but he had more reviews so I chose them. I originally showed him the mount at the estimate. Then he arrived for the scheduled install. He stated I should get a different mount because the one I had was big. I agrred assuming he knew best.He went and purchased a new mount and came back fir install. They attempted to mount the mount straight into the DRY WALL. I came out to look when they were done, and moved the mount to see it and the mount basically pulled from the wall. So they had to reinstall everything on the stud, like should have been done. Now I had holes in dry wall. Then they didn't look at the directions for the mount. Pieces were installed incorrectly, the tilt mechanism wasn't put together correctly, they had to come back, fill the holes, and reinstall the mount. They did it wrong again before I corrected them. They still never read the actual mount directions. Still have holes where they searched for studs and marks on the wall. I wish I went with someone else."
Justin V on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Requested TV mounted on the wall. Decided I didn't want drywall cut into chose just the mounting. Price was similar to other quotes, but he had more reviews so I chose them. I originally showed him the mount at the estimate. Then he arrived for the scheduled install. He stated I should get a different mount because the one I had was big. I agrred assuming he knew best.He went and purchased a new mount and came back fir install. They attempted to mount the mount straight into the DRY WALL. I came out to look when they were done, and moved the mount to see it and the mount basically pulled from the wall. So they had to reinstall everything on the stud, like should have been done. Now I had holes in dry wall. Then they didn't look at the directions for the mount. Pieces were installed incorrectly, the tilt mechanism wasn't put together correctly, they had to come back, fill the holes, and reinstall the mount. They did it wrong again before I corrected them. They still never read the actual mount directions. Still have holes where they searched for studs and marks on the wall. I wish I went with someone else."
Justin V on April 2025
Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.
"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."
Mark M on February 2025
Quality, availability, and service are the backbone of this company. We can handle all your construction needs from basement remodeling, additions, new home builds, bathroom remodels to kitchen overhauls. We handle a variety of small jobs as well. Check us out on Facebook or at our website and Brawnybuilders.com see how we might be able to help you.
"Homeowner here... I can't properly explain how absolutely thrilled we are with the work that Bronson and the Brawny Builders have done with our lake cottage. Last summer, we started with a plan to simply paint the exterior. But the project slowly unfolded into something much larger. Bronson is not just a general contractor - he became a close and trusted partner throughout the entire project. He is full of creative and thoughtful ideas that enhanced the project at every step. He provided us with constant and detailed communication. His team worked with us to make sure that every detail was right. Here are a couple of examples where Bronson was able to improve the design or save cost: ** We did not want to expand the footprint of the house and add that cost, but we could not figure out how to layout everything we wanted. Bronson cleverly reused an old set of concrete stairs as the foundation for a washer/dryer stack. It was a great solution that worked out fantastic. ** We had wanted to add a half bath for years, but Bronson figured out a way to add a FULL bath. In addition, the new bathroom was connected (jack and jill style) to the main bedroom to create a master suite. It only cost one additional door, but it is now WAY beyond what we imagined. ** We originally wanted to build a deck on the front of the house, but Bronson helped to create a design for a covered porch with vaulted ceilings and a clever lower surround that blended with the lake environment. ** We found a number of structural issues with the old house during demolition. Bronson developed very clever and cost-effective ways to resolve floor, wall and joist issues. ** During each phase of the construction, Bronson developed thoughtful and clever touches. The lofted garage included an old second floor door for ventilation, and Bronson designed a design the new door that retained some of the prior feeling with a new and fresh update. ** We wanted to retain some of the historical feel to the interior, and Bronson cleverly retained some of the original paneling without feeling overwhelming. He framed the wall to make it a focal point without looking old. It is one of my favorite parts of the house. The lake cottage has been in our extended family for almost 50 years. It has been a great retreat for us, but it is now a proper home with personality and functionality to match. This project has literally transformed the house. We would highly recommend Bronson and Brawny Builders for any remodeling project. We were lucky to find them."
Mark M on February 2025
Running a window air conditioner to cool a small room often costs less than $4 per day, making it cheaper than central air for single-room cooling. However, central air might be more efficient if you're using multiple window units or need to cool a space larger than 1,000 square feet. Choosing the right size AC is crucial—a unit that's too big or small can waste energy and increase costs.
Window AC units can use a significant amount of energy. These units use about 12 to 17 kilowatt-hours per day, significantly more than a refrigerator's one to 1.5 kilowatt-hours per day. To keep your energy costs down, run your window AC only when necessary, keep doors closed to contain the cool air, regularly clean filters and coils, and seal any gaps around the unit to prevent cold air from escaping.
Inexpensive air conditioner units are often not worth it. Low-cost products from popular brands like General Electric, LG, Whirlpool, or Frigidaire may be a reasonable investment. However, putting a small, budget-friendly unit in a large room wastes energy and shortens the life span of the AC since it has to draw more power and work much harder to cool the space. The unit will consume more energy and stress the motor and other internal parts, resulting in early breakdown and costly repairs.
The best deals on window AC units come during the fall when businesses slash prices to clear out old inventory. You can also speak with your local AC installer, who may get you a good deal on a window AC unit since they have access to trade pricing. You can also watch for discontinued products and flash sales in your area.
Window AC repair costs between $110 and $390, with most people paying around $250. Parts cost between $2 and $150, with the rest going toward labor, at around $30 per hour. The occasional one-off repair or a routine AC tuneup cost $75 to $200. Servicing can keep your AC running in good condition for several more years before you need to pay for a replacement unit.
Window AC units last eight to 10 years when installed and maintained correctly. High-quality models last up to 20 years with proper care and routine maintenance. The unit’s longevity depends on its construction quality, regular cleaning, and electrical safety inspections. Keeping the filters and coils clean and addressing minor repairs promptly extends its effective performance and ensures reliable cooling.