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Central a/c installers in Livermore

Avatar for General Air Technology
General Air Technology
2608 Typhoon Ave
4.93(
7
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General Air Technology
2608 Typhoon Ave
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Junior was totally on top of things. Installers were on time, polite and very efficient. I was given 5 quotes from other companies but General Air Technology was BY FAR the lowest quote."

nadine D on January 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Junior was totally on top of things. Installers were on time, polite and very efficient. I was given 5 quotes from other companies but General Air Technology was BY FAR the lowest quote."

nadine D on January 2022


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Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning
4415 Cowell Road
4.90(
234
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Approved Pro
Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning
4415 Cowell Road
4.90(
234
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
338 local quotes requested

With over 30 years of experience, Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical is a locally owned and operated family business serving Alameda & Contra Costa County. We service all makes and models, offering top-quality comfort and energy efficiency solutions. Specializing in Furnace/Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ductless Mini-Split installation, we also provide repair and maintenance for Central HVAC systems, Ductwork, Indoor Air Quality, Electrical Repair & Installation, and Solar Installation. Free estimates are available for HVAC system replacement, new installations, and solar solutions. As a Lennox Premier Dealer, Daikin Comfort Pro, and WellAir Elite dealer, we are Diamond Certified, hold an A+ BBB Rating, and have been voted “The Best Heating & Air Company” and “The Most Community-Minded Company” by The Press in Brentwood, CA for two years. We are also SFGATE’s Best of the Bay Area Heating & A/C Service provider.

"Great customer service!"

John _ on March 2025

With over 30 years of experience, Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical is a locally owned and operated family business serving Alameda & Contra Costa County. We service all makes and models, offering top-quality comfort and energy efficiency solutions. Specializing in Furnace/Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ductless Mini-Split installation, we also provide repair and maintenance for Central HVAC systems, Ductwork, Indoor Air Quality, Electrical Repair & Installation, and Solar Installation. Free estimates are available for HVAC system replacement, new installations, and solar solutions. As a Lennox Premier Dealer, Daikin Comfort Pro, and WellAir Elite dealer, we are Diamond Certified, hold an A+ BBB Rating, and have been voted “The Best Heating & Air Company” and “The Most Community-Minded Company” by The Press in Brentwood, CA for two years. We are also SFGATE’s Best of the Bay Area Heating & A/C Service provider.

"Great customer service!"

John _ on March 2025


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Eagle Air Conditioning, Inc.
5542 Brisa Street, Unit B
4.68(
25
)
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Eagle Air Conditioning, Inc.
5542 Brisa Street, Unit B
4.68(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

Eagle Air has been in business since 1993 and is a recognized authority in HVAC design, installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Eagle Air offers equipment and certified professional service.

"Good"

Ani B on August 2024

Eagle Air has been in business since 1993 and is a recognized authority in HVAC design, installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Eagle Air offers equipment and certified professional service.

"Good"

Ani B on August 2024


CA Heating and Air Conditioning
3867 California Way
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
CA Heating and Air Conditioning
3867 California Way
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 25 years of experience C.A Heating and Air Conditioning is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"“Chad was awesome! He showed up on time, was professional, and walked through different scenarios to make sure the job got done right. Really appreciated his problem-solving approach and thoroughness.” Thank you again Chad!"

shawn s on April 2025

With 25 years of experience C.A Heating and Air Conditioning is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"“Chad was awesome! He showed up on time, was professional, and walked through different scenarios to make sure the job got done right. Really appreciated his problem-solving approach and thoroughness.” Thank you again Chad!"

shawn s on April 2025


Jim's Heating and Air Conditioning
3781 Daniel Drive
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Jim's Heating and Air Conditioning
3781 Daniel Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
63 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At Jim's Heating and Air Conditioning, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

At Jim's Heating and Air Conditioning, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Avatar for Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
200 Mason Circle
4.83(
18
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Approved Pro
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
200 Mason Circle
4.83(
18
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Smart Heating and Air is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that provides residential HVAC installation, replacement and service. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Smart Heating and Air advantage, get in touch today!

"They do an outstanding detailed job on examining your equipment and explain the problems that are going on and problems that might arise and then back it up with pictures. They send all this info to you via your computor. They also do a great job cleaning up after they are finished. They are very professional!"

marilyn m on April 2024

Smart Heating and Air is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that provides residential HVAC installation, replacement and service. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Smart Heating and Air advantage, get in touch today!

"They do an outstanding detailed job on examining your equipment and explain the problems that are going on and problems that might arise and then back it up with pictures. They send all this info to you via your computor. They also do a great job cleaning up after they are finished. They are very professional!"

marilyn m on April 2024


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New Creations
1371 Via San Juan
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
New Creations
1371 Via San Juan
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
904 local quotes requested

We are small company that specializes in exterior and interior painting also any handyman projects. No job is too big or too small! Let us help you with your next project !

"The contractor arrived on time and immediately began work. The job was completed thoroughly and efficiently within a reasonable timeframe, demonstrating a high level of professionalism."

Vickie L on December 2024

We are small company that specializes in exterior and interior painting also any handyman projects. No job is too big or too small! Let us help you with your next project !

"The contractor arrived on time and immediately began work. The job was completed thoroughly and efficiently within a reasonable timeframe, demonstrating a high level of professionalism."

Vickie L on December 2024


Avatar for Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
3266 Investment Blvd
4.66(
387
)
Approved Pro
Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
3266 Investment Blvd
4.66(
387
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1896 local quotes requested

We are locally owned and operated, and serving the Bay Area. Our focus is residential air conditioning, heating, Installation of HVAC systems and full-service plumbing. We love working with homeowners and helping to take care of their precious homes. We also keep busy doing light commercial service. Serving California since 1954, financing options available, We don't charge extra for Saturday service calls.

"Called this company for their $77 dollar, which they advertised with a flyer, for a tune-up and cleaning for my heating system. They are a Hayward company and I was told that our Castro Valley home was not in their service area. I bet if I called to buy a new heater they would be out in a day."

Gregory O on March 2023

We are locally owned and operated, and serving the Bay Area. Our focus is residential air conditioning, heating, Installation of HVAC systems and full-service plumbing. We love working with homeowners and helping to take care of their precious homes. We also keep busy doing light commercial service. Serving California since 1954, financing options available, We don't charge extra for Saturday service calls.

"Called this company for their $77 dollar, which they advertised with a flyer, for a tune-up and cleaning for my heating system. They are a Hayward company and I was told that our Castro Valley home was not in their service area. I bet if I called to buy a new heater they would be out in a day."

Gregory O on March 2023


Avatar for AirGonomics Heating & Cooling
AirGonomics Heating & Cooling
Antioch
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
AirGonomics Heating & Cooling
Antioch
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

AirGonomics Heating & Cooling provides Honest, Reliable HVAC services for your Home or Business. Whether you require equipment maintenance, replacement or an emergency repair, we are available to serve all of HVAC your needs. Your satisfaction matters. AirGonomics strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Give AirGonomics a call today. We will do our best to exceed your expectations.

"All work was done on schedule and actually under $ budget, which was surprising and nice to see, would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them"

Dave H on June 2024

AirGonomics Heating & Cooling provides Honest, Reliable HVAC services for your Home or Business. Whether you require equipment maintenance, replacement or an emergency repair, we are available to serve all of HVAC your needs. Your satisfaction matters. AirGonomics strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Give AirGonomics a call today. We will do our best to exceed your expectations.

"All work was done on schedule and actually under $ budget, which was surprising and nice to see, would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them"

Dave H on June 2024


Lara's Home Improvement
3111 Maguire Way
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
Lara's Home Improvement
3111 Maguire Way
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
274 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Specializing in Handyman work! 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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Poor workmanship, substandard work."

Crawford C on January 2022

Specializing in Handyman work! 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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Poor workmanship, substandard work."

Crawford C on January 2022

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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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