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Central a/c installers in Imperial Beach

Stonegate Mechanical
1378 Oriole Place
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Stonegate Mechanical
1378 Oriole Place
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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TYTUM HVAC
16950 Via De Santa Fe 5060 144
4.75(
8
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TYTUM HVAC
16950 Via De Santa Fe 5060 144
4.75(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Dan was awesome! He showed up on time, asked questions about the issue, and actually opened up the AC to see what the issues were. I know, it sounds like a no brainer, but when you have companies that show up, look at it and quote you $10k for a new AC without doing any work you have to wonder… He let me know what was wrong with it and how much it would be to repair and asked if I wanted to proceed with the repairs. He had all of the parts in the van so he was done in 30 minutes. It was thousands, yes thousands less than the company that came out the day before. Thank you thank you thank you Tytum!!"

Kristin B on June 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Dan was awesome! He showed up on time, asked questions about the issue, and actually opened up the AC to see what the issues were. I know, it sounds like a no brainer, but when you have companies that show up, look at it and quote you $10k for a new AC without doing any work you have to wonder… He let me know what was wrong with it and how much it would be to repair and asked if I wanted to proceed with the repairs. He had all of the parts in the van so he was done in 30 minutes. It was thousands, yes thousands less than the company that came out the day before. Thank you thank you thank you Tytum!!"

Kristin B on June 2024


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Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
2750 S Santa Fe Avenue
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair, for your heating, cooling and solar needs. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems, as well as heating and furnace systems and solar panels. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are always able to fix our system and keep it running very well!"

Homeowner on January 2017

Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair, for your heating, cooling and solar needs. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems, as well as heating and furnace systems and solar panels. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long term relationships with our clients. We guarantee your satisfaction.

"They are always able to fix our system and keep it running very well!"

Homeowner on January 2017


Cool Air for You
1536 Fayette Street
4.64(
50
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Cool Air for You
1536 Fayette Street
4.64(
50
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Quality Mechanical Professionals, Inc. is here to serve you!

"All of these 5 star reviews are fake!!! Look at yelp where Vadim cannot use his Ukrainian scammer contacts to creat fake reviews. Do not hire this company. This man will take your money and do no work. "

Ethan S on January 2025

Quality Mechanical Professionals, Inc. is here to serve you!

"All of these 5 star reviews are fake!!! Look at yelp where Vadim cannot use his Ukrainian scammer contacts to creat fake reviews. Do not hire this company. This man will take your money and do no work. "

Ethan S on January 2025


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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air
1830 John Towers Ave
4.40(
993
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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air
1830 John Towers Ave
4.40(
993
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2282 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Need a licensed and efficient plumbing, drain, heating or air conditioning professional? San Diegans have trusted their homes to us for over 40 years! We have the experience, training and tools to expertly detect and fix leaks, clear drains, repair sewer lines, and to repair, service and install all brands of heating and AC systems. We stand behind our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and "Nobody wows clients like we do!" Before you decide who gets your business, there are a few more things you should know about us: - We are Licensed and Insured - We are a woman-owned, family business. We take pride in our policies and procedures that ensure you get the extra care your family deserves. - We want you to be safe in your home. We conduct some of the strictest background checks in our industry. We even do a personality profile test on every employee... making sure we have the right person for the job. - We offer the strongest guarantees in the industry ... always in writing! - We believe in paying it forward. We support a number of local non-profits such as Susan G. Komen - San Diego, the USO, Girl Scouts and many more. How can we make you smile today?

"My jaw hit the floor when I got the quote of almost $700 to install a new sink faucet. I had them do it and it was done in 30 minutes. The plumber was competent and professional. But I was gobsmacked by the cost."

Nancy M on March 2024

Need a licensed and efficient plumbing, drain, heating or air conditioning professional? San Diegans have trusted their homes to us for over 40 years! We have the experience, training and tools to expertly detect and fix leaks, clear drains, repair sewer lines, and to repair, service and install all brands of heating and AC systems. We stand behind our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and "Nobody wows clients like we do!" Before you decide who gets your business, there are a few more things you should know about us: - We are Licensed and Insured - We are a woman-owned, family business. We take pride in our policies and procedures that ensure you get the extra care your family deserves. - We want you to be safe in your home. We conduct some of the strictest background checks in our industry. We even do a personality profile test on every employee... making sure we have the right person for the job. - We offer the strongest guarantees in the industry ... always in writing! - We believe in paying it forward. We support a number of local non-profits such as Susan G. Komen - San Diego, the USO, Girl Scouts and many more. How can we make you smile today?

"My jaw hit the floor when I got the quote of almost $700 to install a new sink faucet. I had them do it and it was done in 30 minutes. The plumber was competent and professional. But I was gobsmacked by the cost."

Nancy M on March 2024


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Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
1347 Broadway
4.94(
164
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Approved Pro
Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
1347 Broadway
4.94(
164
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
643 local quotes requested

Service, Quality, Comfort. Consistently delivering the best Service and Installation experience in San Diego since 1977. Log in to view what Angie's List Members are saying about us and get exclusive member discounts! Our estimates on a new installation or replacement are always Free! Our Certified Technicians service all brands of equipment. We have COVID-19 Protocols in place for your safety and ours! Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff is here to help! Flexible Financing OAC Available. Call Us Today!

"Bob Jenson A/C and Heating provided an annual service for our air conditioner. Service was very competently and thoroughly performed by Carlos with assistance from Jack. They arrived right on time, as usual, and were very considerate and hard working. Carlos was a wealth of information and was able to answer all of my questions. Bob Jensen Heating and AC have been providing maintenance, service, and repairs for our units for many years, and I have always found them to be very competent and exceptionally pleasant/helpful to work with. I would highly recommend their Comfort Club Maintenance Plan. It is a good way to ensure regular annual maintenance for your furnace and air conditioner and a very cost effective way to get help and repair service when needed."

Ronald B on April 2025

Service, Quality, Comfort. Consistently delivering the best Service and Installation experience in San Diego since 1977. Log in to view what Angie's List Members are saying about us and get exclusive member discounts! Our estimates on a new installation or replacement are always Free! Our Certified Technicians service all brands of equipment. We have COVID-19 Protocols in place for your safety and ours! Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff is here to help! Flexible Financing OAC Available. Call Us Today!

"Bob Jenson A/C and Heating provided an annual service for our air conditioner. Service was very competently and thoroughly performed by Carlos with assistance from Jack. They arrived right on time, as usual, and were very considerate and hard working. Carlos was a wealth of information and was able to answer all of my questions. Bob Jensen Heating and AC have been providing maintenance, service, and repairs for our units for many years, and I have always found them to be very competent and exceptionally pleasant/helpful to work with. I would highly recommend their Comfort Club Maintenance Plan. It is a good way to ensure regular annual maintenance for your furnace and air conditioner and a very cost effective way to get help and repair service when needed."

Ronald B on April 2025


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G&G Indoor Services Inc
14781 POMERADO RD
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
G&G Indoor Services Inc
14781 POMERADO RD
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
899 local quotes requested

G&G Indoor Services has been serving the greater San Diego and Palm Springs areas for years using only the well trained and experienced technicians and the best materials and equipment. We are committed to customer satisfaction, a safe and healthy work/living environment, and the best results. As a one stop solution source we offer the full gamut of home air quality services: Attic cleaning, crawl space dry-out, cleaning, sanitization, rodent proofing, and humidity control. We clean, repair, replace and re-rout air ducts, and install air purification systems. We remove and replace insulation in attics, crawl spaces and walls. We install vapor barriers and radiant barriers. We also offer a full range of heating and cooling and energy savings services, including heating and cooling appliances installation, replacement, repair and enhancement, and annual heating and cooling service. We are CDC compliant.

"What a great team! Fast, professional, knowledgeable, and did it at a fair price. I will recommend them to friends."

Doreen M on March 2025

G&G Indoor Services has been serving the greater San Diego and Palm Springs areas for years using only the well trained and experienced technicians and the best materials and equipment. We are committed to customer satisfaction, a safe and healthy work/living environment, and the best results. As a one stop solution source we offer the full gamut of home air quality services: Attic cleaning, crawl space dry-out, cleaning, sanitization, rodent proofing, and humidity control. We clean, repair, replace and re-rout air ducts, and install air purification systems. We remove and replace insulation in attics, crawl spaces and walls. We install vapor barriers and radiant barriers. We also offer a full range of heating and cooling and energy savings services, including heating and cooling appliances installation, replacement, repair and enhancement, and annual heating and cooling service. We are CDC compliant.

"What a great team! Fast, professional, knowledgeable, and did it at a fair price. I will recommend them to friends."

Doreen M on March 2025


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Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
9771 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
4.75(
28
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Approved Pro
Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
9771 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
4.75(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
837 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Family-owned Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing offers fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and now plumbing services, in San Diego County. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Quick, efficient, affordable, and professional."

Veronica F on September 2024

Family-owned Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing offers fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and now plumbing services, in San Diego County. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Quick, efficient, affordable, and professional."

Veronica F on September 2024


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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
110 Copperwood Way
4.48(
341
)
Approved Pro
Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
110 Copperwood Way
4.48(
341
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1580 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We are your local plumbing and hvac experts. We specialize in service and repair while offering a unique approach to your individual plumbing needs. We offer a free in home inspection and registration of all your plumbing fixtures as well as hvac systems to ensure a good working condition. We provide a no hassle repair for future services of these products. Call to set up your free in home consultation today!

"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."

Erick K on April 2024

We are your local plumbing and hvac experts. We specialize in service and repair while offering a unique approach to your individual plumbing needs. We offer a free in home inspection and registration of all your plumbing fixtures as well as hvac systems to ensure a good working condition. We provide a no hassle repair for future services of these products. Call to set up your free in home consultation today!

"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."

Erick K on April 2024


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California Mechanical
24680 Viejas Grade Road
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
California Mechanical
24680 Viejas Grade Road
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
619 local quotes requested

Don’t want a sales person to come to your house? Well, we don’t have any. Don’t want to feel like you’re being “closed on?” Well, I don’t know how to do that anyway. We will give you a thorough and honest analysis of your HVAC issue. No subscriptions, email campaigns, or junk mail. Just call when you need us, like the good old days. "They did an excellent job, but kept asking when dinner would be ready," -The Owner's Mom "We call them for help!" -Tech Support "They'll make your HVAC great again!" -Donald Trump

"We had a few different HVAC companies come out to give us bids and Miss Minisplit was consistent price wise with the other bids but she had much better availability. The others were months out and she was available the following week which was perfect because we were quickly coming up on the hot summer months. We are so glad we went with her. She was fast and efficient and very pleasant to be around. Even when I bugged her with questions during install, because I was just so curious, she answered them and explained what she was doing. Afterwards she gave us a quick lesson on how to work them and how to clean them. Since install we have had a few more questions and she has answered them quickly. We have since suggested her to our friends that are looking to add minisplits to their home and they love her too."

Shelby R on October 2024

Don’t want a sales person to come to your house? Well, we don’t have any. Don’t want to feel like you’re being “closed on?” Well, I don’t know how to do that anyway. We will give you a thorough and honest analysis of your HVAC issue. No subscriptions, email campaigns, or junk mail. Just call when you need us, like the good old days. "They did an excellent job, but kept asking when dinner would be ready," -The Owner's Mom "We call them for help!" -Tech Support "They'll make your HVAC great again!" -Donald Trump

"We had a few different HVAC companies come out to give us bids and Miss Minisplit was consistent price wise with the other bids but she had much better availability. The others were months out and she was available the following week which was perfect because we were quickly coming up on the hot summer months. We are so glad we went with her. She was fast and efficient and very pleasant to be around. Even when I bugged her with questions during install, because I was just so curious, she answered them and explained what she was doing. Afterwards she gave us a quick lesson on how to work them and how to clean them. Since install we have had a few more questions and she has answered them quickly. We have since suggested her to our friends that are looking to add minisplits to their home and they love her too."

Shelby R 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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