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Avatar for AK Aire, LLC
AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
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Approved Pro
AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023


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All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC
120 Francis St, Ste 9
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC
120 Francis St, Ste 9
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Our mission at All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Kenny was absolutely phenomenal at, addressing our needs immediately and efficiently. He was transparent throughout the whole process, and made sure we felt comfortable making decisions around the furnace and HVAC. I look forward to hiring Kenny and team again in the future when needed."

Bianca d on March 2024

Our mission at All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Kenny was absolutely phenomenal at, addressing our needs immediately and efficiently. He was transparent throughout the whole process, and made sure we felt comfortable making decisions around the furnace and HVAC. I look forward to hiring Kenny and team again in the future when needed."

Bianca d on March 2024


Sean Harland Electric, Inc.
PO Box 173
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Sean Harland Electric, Inc.
PO Box 173
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Sean Harland Electric has been serving the Middlesex county area for over 10 years now! Sean personally holds both a New Jersey state Electric & HVAC License and has been in the industry for over 20 years. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we always ensure that each and every job is done right, within budget, and on time. We utilize the same degree of care and consideration with your project as we do when working on our own. We pride ourselves on top notch customer care, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Give us a call today to schedule an initial consultation, as we're anxiously awaiting the opportunity to improve your heating and cooling system.

"Very nice neat and very knowledgeable."

Steve G on October 2015

Sean Harland Electric has been serving the Middlesex county area for over 10 years now! Sean personally holds both a New Jersey state Electric & HVAC License and has been in the industry for over 20 years. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we always ensure that each and every job is done right, within budget, and on time. We utilize the same degree of care and consideration with your project as we do when working on our own. We pride ourselves on top notch customer care, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Give us a call today to schedule an initial consultation, as we're anxiously awaiting the opportunity to improve your heating and cooling system.

"Very nice neat and very knowledgeable."

Steve G on October 2015


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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
380 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025


Avatar for Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
109 local quotes requested
77 years of experience

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024


ARK Heating & Air Conditioning
1167 Lakehurst Avenue
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
ARK Heating & Air Conditioning
1167 Lakehurst Avenue
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Mercer.

"Ross from ARK Heating & AC installed a new AC / Furnace in our single family house. He shows up on time as scheduled, performs the work and completely cleans up afterwards. Both he and his crew are polite and courteous from start to finish. Ross is skilled, honest and offers competitive prices. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Harold M on February 2020

Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Mercer.

"Ross from ARK Heating & AC installed a new AC / Furnace in our single family house. He shows up on time as scheduled, performs the work and completely cleans up afterwards. Both he and his crew are polite and courteous from start to finish. Ross is skilled, honest and offers competitive prices. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Harold M on February 2020


Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC
66 Buckingham Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC
66 Buckingham Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Call today in the Jackson area. I offer a 30-45 day followup checkup, on every job, at no charge, which is unique in the industry.

"Took a week to get part, but Keith was always in contact with me and did not keep me waiting for an answer. Would recommend him to anyone with an air conditioning problem."

undefined on July 2019

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Call today in the Jackson area. I offer a 30-45 day followup checkup, on every job, at no charge, which is unique in the industry.

"Took a week to get part, but Keith was always in contact with me and did not keep me waiting for an answer. Would recommend him to anyone with an air conditioning problem."

undefined on July 2019


Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Princeton Air Conditioning
39 Everett Drive
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020

Since its founding in 1971, Princeton Air has operated by the same simple belief: Provide nothing but the best products & services at a fair market value; and 49 Years later, Princeton Air has become the area?s Premier comfort provider, attending to the needs of our region?s most discerning clientele. You can trust our team of experienced, certified representatives & technicians to provide efficient, timely service, offering nothing but the best equipment available today. For all of your home or business's Heating, Cooling, Hot Water & Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Backup Power, Insulation & Air Sealing needs and so much more, Princeton Air's goal is simply to be your one-stop comfort provider and if you haven't yet given us the chance to prove to you what makes Princeton Air different, you are hereby officially invited to experience the difference for yourself! With COVID-19, your safety and well being is our #1 priority. For our protocol, visit: www.tinyurl.com/qv6sp28.

"Excellent service"

Pradeep P on February 2020


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Gold Medal Services, LLC
45 Park Rd.
4.06(
127
)
Approved Pro
Gold Medal Services, LLC
45 Park Rd.
4.06(
127
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
20 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Gold Medal Plumbing, Inc., warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the covered repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"The Tech was right on time. He was very professional and clearly knows his trade inside and out. Explained everything to me, really he did an outstanding job. I wish I could remember his name !!!"

Will J on December 2024

Gold Medal Plumbing, Inc., warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the covered repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"The Tech was right on time. He was very professional and clearly knows his trade inside and out. Explained everything to me, really he did an outstanding job. I wish I could remember his name !!!"

Will J on December 2024


Avatar for Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
Sylon Blvd Suite 3034
4.27(
22
)
Approved Pro
Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
Sylon Blvd Suite 3034
4.27(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
865 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

The number one reason to hire a local plumber or home improvement contractor is proximity. While working with Alliance Service Pros, you're guaranteed to get that fast, attentive service, but you'll also receive a variety of additional benefits: Above & beyond service: We go that extra mile to ensure total, 100% satisfaction in everything we do. Community driven: As a locally owned & operated company, we always give back directly to the communities we serve. 5-star reputation: Our reviews are solely from customers in the local, immediate area, like you.

"AVIOD at ALL cost !!!! Jake is a fraud he delayed my entire project by three months. he was hired to make plans for project and give us kid drawings with pencils and crayons with all stains on them. delayed our project for over 3 months in over 20k in damages . and this man is nasty just takes money and hangs up . the city inspectora even laughed when we submitted his plans . This company is nowhere near professional and all they do is steal money . stay far away !!!!!! If anyone wants to join my lawsuit contact 848-248-6834"

Raj D on October 2024

The number one reason to hire a local plumber or home improvement contractor is proximity. While working with Alliance Service Pros, you're guaranteed to get that fast, attentive service, but you'll also receive a variety of additional benefits: Above & beyond service: We go that extra mile to ensure total, 100% satisfaction in everything we do. Community driven: As a locally owned & operated company, we always give back directly to the communities we serve. 5-star reputation: Our reviews are solely from customers in the local, immediate area, like you.

"AVIOD at ALL cost !!!! Jake is a fraud he delayed my entire project by three months. he was hired to make plans for project and give us kid drawings with pencils and crayons with all stains on them. delayed our project for over 3 months in over 20k in damages . and this man is nasty just takes money and hangs up . the city inspectora even laughed when we submitted his plans . This company is nowhere near professional and all they do is steal money . stay far away !!!!!! If anyone wants to join my lawsuit contact 848-248-6834"

Raj D on October 2024

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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