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Black River Landscaping
1181 S Lake Dr.
4.17(
24
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Black River Landscaping
1181 S Lake Dr.
4.17(
24
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Approved Pro
275 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Black River Landscaping specializes in Design, Drainage, Irrigation, Retaining Walls, Palm Trees, Gravel and Installation, Grading, Fences, Artificial Turf, and much more! From Mulching Beds to Full Scale Commercial Projects, we've got you covered. Contact us today for all your outdoor needs.

"Great. Paul showed up on time and even pointed out something that needed to be done that we were clueless about. Already lining up new jobs for him!"

Kim G on March 2025

Black River Landscaping specializes in Design, Drainage, Irrigation, Retaining Walls, Palm Trees, Gravel and Installation, Grading, Fences, Artificial Turf, and much more! From Mulching Beds to Full Scale Commercial Projects, we've got you covered. Contact us today for all your outdoor needs.

"Great. Paul showed up on time and even pointed out something that needed to be done that we were clueless about. Already lining up new jobs for him!"

Kim G on March 2025


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Castro
5.00(
8
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Castro
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
691 local quotes requested

Castro Handyman Services At Castro Handyman Services, we provide reliable, high-quality home repair and improvement solutions for residential and small business clients. With expertise in a variety of services, including carpentry, painting, flooring, remodeling, landscaping, and general maintenance, we pride ourselves on delivering professional results with a personal touch. Whether you need quick repairs, larger renovations, or ongoing maintenance, we are committed to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget. Trust us to handle your home or business with care and precision. Your satisfaction is our top priority. From fixing leaky faucets to remodeling your kitchen, Castro Handyman Services is here to help you make your home improvement dreams a reality. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality workmanship. No job is too big or too small for us to handle. Say goodbye to the stress of finding reliable contractors – Castro Handyman Services has got you covered. We take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us take care of your home repair and improvement needs so you can sit back and enjoy the results. Don't waste any more time searching for the right handyman – contact Castro Handyman Services today and experience the difference for yourself. Your home deserves the best, and we are here to deliver. Trust us to be your go-to partner for all your handyman needs. #CastroHandymanServices #HomeImprovementGoals #ProfessionalResults #HandymanHeroes

"They were very quick and efficient. They showed my daughter how to use her new toy before they left."

Perry B on April 2025

Castro Handyman Services At Castro Handyman Services, we provide reliable, high-quality home repair and improvement solutions for residential and small business clients. With expertise in a variety of services, including carpentry, painting, flooring, remodeling, landscaping, and general maintenance, we pride ourselves on delivering professional results with a personal touch. Whether you need quick repairs, larger renovations, or ongoing maintenance, we are committed to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget. Trust us to handle your home or business with care and precision. Your satisfaction is our top priority. From fixing leaky faucets to remodeling your kitchen, Castro Handyman Services is here to help you make your home improvement dreams a reality. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality workmanship. No job is too big or too small for us to handle. Say goodbye to the stress of finding reliable contractors – Castro Handyman Services has got you covered. We take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us take care of your home repair and improvement needs so you can sit back and enjoy the results. Don't waste any more time searching for the right handyman – contact Castro Handyman Services today and experience the difference for yourself. Your home deserves the best, and we are here to deliver. Trust us to be your go-to partner for all your handyman needs. #CastroHandymanServices #HomeImprovementGoals #ProfessionalResults #HandymanHeroes

"They were very quick and efficient. They showed my daughter how to use her new toy before they left."

Perry B on April 2025


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Reese Electric Services
117 House Road
5.00(
5
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Reese Electric Services
117 House Road
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

1. Outlet Installations: Adding or replacing power outlets in residential or commercial spaces, including standard 120V outlets for common appliances. 2. Light Fixture Installation: Setting up new or replacement lighting fixtures, from simple ceiling lights to more complex lighting systems. 3. New Installations: Setting up electrical systems for new construction or remodeling projects, which can involve running new wiring, installing breaker panels, and setting up circuits. 4. Repair and Maintenance: Fixing issues in existing electrical systems, such as repairing faulty wiring, replacing broken outlets, or troubleshooting circuit problems. 5. Voltage Services (120V to 480V): Working with electrical systems ranging from low voltage (120V) for residential use, to higher voltage (480V) systems typically found in industrial or large commercial applications.

"Mr. Reese is excellent, fast and reliable. Great communicator. I will use him for ALL of my housing needs. I highly recommend his company and him!"

Chan B on January 2025

1. Outlet Installations: Adding or replacing power outlets in residential or commercial spaces, including standard 120V outlets for common appliances. 2. Light Fixture Installation: Setting up new or replacement lighting fixtures, from simple ceiling lights to more complex lighting systems. 3. New Installations: Setting up electrical systems for new construction or remodeling projects, which can involve running new wiring, installing breaker panels, and setting up circuits. 4. Repair and Maintenance: Fixing issues in existing electrical systems, such as repairing faulty wiring, replacing broken outlets, or troubleshooting circuit problems. 5. Voltage Services (120V to 480V): Working with electrical systems ranging from low voltage (120V) for residential use, to higher voltage (480V) systems typically found in industrial or large commercial applications.

"Mr. Reese is excellent, fast and reliable. Great communicator. I will use him for ALL of my housing needs. I highly recommend his company and him!"

Chan B on January 2025


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Freedom A/C and Heating Services
1020 Cassidy Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Freedom A/C and Heating Services
1020 Cassidy Rd
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
6 years of experience

Freedom A/C and Heating Services, established in 2019, is Richland and Lexington County's trusted partner for all HVAC needs. Led by Michael Woodall's 35 years of expertise, their experienced team specializes in heating and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Prompt and professional service is guaranteed, along with competitive rates, free estimates, 24/7 emergency services, and an unparalleled customer experience. Freedom A/C and Heating Services is dedicated to ensuring comfort with every project they undertake, WE PROUDLY SERVE Richland and Lexington County.

"Very well. They were prompt, professional and addressed all of my concerns. Did a very neat installation."

Richard N on December 2024

Freedom A/C and Heating Services, established in 2019, is Richland and Lexington County's trusted partner for all HVAC needs. Led by Michael Woodall's 35 years of expertise, their experienced team specializes in heating and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Prompt and professional service is guaranteed, along with competitive rates, free estimates, 24/7 emergency services, and an unparalleled customer experience. Freedom A/C and Heating Services is dedicated to ensuring comfort with every project they undertake, WE PROUDLY SERVE Richland and Lexington County.

"Very well. They were prompt, professional and addressed all of my concerns. Did a very neat installation."

Richard N on December 2024


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Handy Pro Home Services
5.00(
5
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Handy Pro Home Services
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"This is the second time I’ve hired Al Feliciano and he again didn’t disappoint. Al is great to work with and has such a positive demeanor! He barely took a lunch break and didn’t sit down the entire day he was working here. He has a wide variety of skills and I will be hiring him for additional home improvement projects! Next up…hopefully my bathroom!"

Beth H on February 2025

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"This is the second time I’ve hired Al Feliciano and he again didn’t disappoint. Al is great to work with and has such a positive demeanor! He barely took a lunch break and didn’t sit down the entire day he was working here. He has a wide variety of skills and I will be hiring him for additional home improvement projects! Next up…hopefully my bathroom!"

Beth H on February 2025


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Mid Carolina Property Solutions LLC
136 Cressfell Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Mid Carolina Property Solutions LLC
136 Cressfell Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
645 local quotes requested

Mid-Carolina Property Solutions is a smaller property management company, so we are able to give each client and each job the attention it needs. This also allow us to get jobs completed quicker and keep cost down. We work with many Property Management Companies and Private home owners in the Columbia, Blythewood, Lexington, Irmo, Sumter, Camden, Bates-burg Lewisville areas. There is not much we can not do. Painting, plumbing, sewer line inspections, sewer clogs, electrical, drywall, window repair and replacements,. flooring, roofs, doors, smart home solutions, landscaping, trash haul off, trash outs, and cleanings. We also specialize in Garage Door repairs and maintenance. We also offer 24/7 response for water extractions and dry outs. I know starting a project and having strangers come into you home can be scary at times, but we are here to ease you worries. We stand behind everything we do. And will be glad to give you a list of references. I will listen to you needs and will work with you to come up with a solution that is quick and affordable.

"They not only fixed the trim as requested but they painted the existing trim in order to match the newly installed piece. I also added a gate repair to the project as it fell during the period when I was awaiting the quote and they did a wonderful job there as well."

William H on December 2024

Mid-Carolina Property Solutions is a smaller property management company, so we are able to give each client and each job the attention it needs. This also allow us to get jobs completed quicker and keep cost down. We work with many Property Management Companies and Private home owners in the Columbia, Blythewood, Lexington, Irmo, Sumter, Camden, Bates-burg Lewisville areas. There is not much we can not do. Painting, plumbing, sewer line inspections, sewer clogs, electrical, drywall, window repair and replacements,. flooring, roofs, doors, smart home solutions, landscaping, trash haul off, trash outs, and cleanings. We also specialize in Garage Door repairs and maintenance. We also offer 24/7 response for water extractions and dry outs. I know starting a project and having strangers come into you home can be scary at times, but we are here to ease you worries. We stand behind everything we do. And will be glad to give you a list of references. I will listen to you needs and will work with you to come up with a solution that is quick and affordable.

"They not only fixed the trim as requested but they painted the existing trim in order to match the newly installed piece. I also added a gate repair to the project as it fell during the period when I was awaiting the quote and they did a wonderful job there as well."

William H on December 2024


Avatar for All American Heating and Air
All American Heating and Air
3220 Leaphart Rd
4.59(
159
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Approved Pro
All American Heating and Air
3220 Leaphart Rd
4.59(
159
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
274 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

When you are in need of someone who you can trust to maintain, repair, or replace heating and air systems in your home, call the team at All American Heating and Air in Columbia. They have been serving their community since 1991, and are committed to providing the best customer service and workmanship available. The decades that this company has spent in the Columbia area means that they know the techniques and products used in most areas, and how state and federal codes may have changed since the initial building. You can rest assured that no matter what work you need done, the end result will be long-lasting, reliable, and fully up-to-code. This team even offers a maintenance plan that cannot be beaten. Call All American Heating and Air today to schedule a free estimate and find out what a difference experience makes.

"They were good!"

John B on April 2022

When you are in need of someone who you can trust to maintain, repair, or replace heating and air systems in your home, call the team at All American Heating and Air in Columbia. They have been serving their community since 1991, and are committed to providing the best customer service and workmanship available. The decades that this company has spent in the Columbia area means that they know the techniques and products used in most areas, and how state and federal codes may have changed since the initial building. You can rest assured that no matter what work you need done, the end result will be long-lasting, reliable, and fully up-to-code. This team even offers a maintenance plan that cannot be beaten. Call All American Heating and Air today to schedule a free estimate and find out what a difference experience makes.

"They were good!"

John B on April 2022


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E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc
4233 W Beltline Blvd
4.78(
143
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Approved Pro
E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc
4233 W Beltline Blvd
4.78(
143
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
341 local quotes requested

E.F. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service HVAC company which has been servicing Columbia and surrounding areas since 1976. We specialize in Commercial and Residential Installation, Service and Maintenance. Our services provided include New Construction Homes, Duct Work, Vapor Barrier, Insulation, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Indoor Air Quality Product Installation, service/repair, Installation, as well as maintenance. While we service and maintenance all brands of equipment, E.F. Martin mainly installs American Standard, Carrier or Goodman brand units. E.F. Martin has been an American Standard Customer Care dealer since 2012.

"Great to work with!"

Brad P on May 2023

E.F. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service HVAC company which has been servicing Columbia and surrounding areas since 1976. We specialize in Commercial and Residential Installation, Service and Maintenance. Our services provided include New Construction Homes, Duct Work, Vapor Barrier, Insulation, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Indoor Air Quality Product Installation, service/repair, Installation, as well as maintenance. While we service and maintenance all brands of equipment, E.F. Martin mainly installs American Standard, Carrier or Goodman brand units. E.F. Martin has been an American Standard Customer Care dealer since 2012.

"Great to work with!"

Brad P on May 2023


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Gonzo Heating and Air
6608 Brookfield Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Gonzo Heating and Air
6608 Brookfield Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
420 local quotes requested

At Gonzo Heating and Air Company we provide a clean and quality work for our customers. Gonzo Heating and Air Services has been in business for three years but the owner and operator has over ten years of experience. Not only are we clean and efficient but our top priority is being on time and getting to our customers as fast as we can. Gonzo’s company is a small business that is located in Columbia, South Carolina and we don’t mind traveling all over the state to help our customers needs. Since we’re not a big box company we can provide very good pricing and still have the same quality if not better than other companies provide. We take pride in our work and if you can just give us a chance, we can guarantee it would be a good decision!

"Repaired heater and restored my faith in mankind Thank you"

William M on November 2024

At Gonzo Heating and Air Company we provide a clean and quality work for our customers. Gonzo Heating and Air Services has been in business for three years but the owner and operator has over ten years of experience. Not only are we clean and efficient but our top priority is being on time and getting to our customers as fast as we can. Gonzo’s company is a small business that is located in Columbia, South Carolina and we don’t mind traveling all over the state to help our customers needs. Since we’re not a big box company we can provide very good pricing and still have the same quality if not better than other companies provide. We take pride in our work and if you can just give us a chance, we can guarantee it would be a good decision!

"Repaired heater and restored my faith in mankind Thank you"

William M on November 2024


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1st Choice Quality Heating & Air
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
1st Choice Quality Heating & Air
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
401 local quotes requested

1st Choice Quality Heating & Air is a reputable and customer-centric HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) company dedicated to delivering top-notch heating and cooling solutions to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional service, 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air has become a trusted name in the HVAC industry. With years of experience, certifications, and so much more let us bring quality HVAC comfort to your home today!

"He was excellent, he came earlier than expected, checked the vents the thermostat and the heating/cooling unit explained what he thought was wrong with it and had hot air blowing from the system in about and hour. Would definitely hire again."

MARGUERITE W on January 2025

1st Choice Quality Heating & Air is a reputable and customer-centric HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) company dedicated to delivering top-notch heating and cooling solutions to residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional service, 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air has become a trusted name in the HVAC industry. With years of experience, certifications, and so much more let us bring quality HVAC comfort to your home today!

"He was excellent, he came earlier than expected, checked the vents the thermostat and the heating/cooling unit explained what he thought was wrong with it and had hot air blowing from the system in about and hour. Would definitely hire again."

MARGUERITE W on January 2025

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

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

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little, if any, cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest or eastern or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler is between $100 and $300, depending on the issue, if you need new parts, and who you choose to do the repairs. Depending on the type of pad your system utilizes, you’ll need to change out pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $200.

The U.S. Department of Energy says swamp coolers may cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate like the American South. It's easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

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

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