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Avatar for Handyman Connection of Covington
Handyman Connection of Covington
245 Grandview Ave., Ste. 211
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Handyman Connection of Covington
245 Grandview Ave., Ste. 211
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49 local quotes requested

We offer a wide range of handyman services for that fresh look, just maintenance or updates to keep your home functioning & safe. Regardless of the size of the job, we have a craftsman that can tackle it.

We offer a wide range of handyman services for that fresh look, just maintenance or updates to keep your home functioning & safe. Regardless of the size of the job, we have a craftsman that can tackle it.


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Kentucky Home Solutions
5.00(
19
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Kentucky Home Solutions
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Smaller jobs around the house that most of the other companies don’t want to fool with is our specialty. Timely, trustworthy, reliable and clean. Services include but are not limited to; central vacuum repair, gutter cleaning, painting, drywall repair, flooring installation and repair, doors and hardware repair, cabinetry, trim, installing cameras, deck repair/construction, winterizing homes, preventive maintenance and much more. We offer many full services such house sells prep (get all the small things wrong fixed before you list to get the best price for your home), rental maintenance and upkeep, commercial maintenance just to name a few. Call us with your problems, if we can’t fix them we can refer you to who can the majority of the time.

"Perfect. Smart thinking on the hill they had to work with. Aaron's work was great 👍"

Paul R on April 2025

Smaller jobs around the house that most of the other companies don’t want to fool with is our specialty. Timely, trustworthy, reliable and clean. Services include but are not limited to; central vacuum repair, gutter cleaning, painting, drywall repair, flooring installation and repair, doors and hardware repair, cabinetry, trim, installing cameras, deck repair/construction, winterizing homes, preventive maintenance and much more. We offer many full services such house sells prep (get all the small things wrong fixed before you list to get the best price for your home), rental maintenance and upkeep, commercial maintenance just to name a few. Call us with your problems, if we can’t fix them we can refer you to who can the majority of the time.

"Perfect. Smart thinking on the hill they had to work with. Aaron's work was great 👍"

Paul R on April 2025


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Apollo Home
4538 Camberwell Rd
4.44(
855
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Apollo Home
4538 Camberwell Rd
4.44(
855
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
3186 local quotes requested
115 years of experience

Apollo Home strives to be the one company you can count on day or night for home repair, maintenance and comfort. We specialize in residential repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems, as well as drain clearing and main sewer line repair. We service Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We are on time. We know your time is valuable, so Apollo promises to arrive at your home within the time window you select. If our technician doesn’t arrive on time, we’ll waive the service charge.* Repairs are Breakdown Free. If the same part or repair fails in the first year, we guarantee to replace the part and do the repair again for free.* We offer Peace of Mind. We accept responsibility for your complete 100% satisfaction with the operation of the equipment and service provided by Apollo and paid for by you. If you are dissatisfied with our work, we will promptly correct the problem or keep working until the problem is resolved. HVAC Lemons Not Allowed. Your entire heating or cooling unit installed by Apollo will be replaced by Apollo at NO CHARGE if your heat exchanger or AC compressor fails within 20 years of the installation date.** Apollo Home technicians, plumbers, and electricians are professionals who are trained to be experts in their fields and have received hundreds of hours of training from Apollo Home through our industry-certified education program, Apollo Home University. All of our HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers wear an Apollo Home uniform and undergo a rigorous background check. The process includes drug testing, criminal check and drivers check. All are licensed and insured. We’re proud of our team and want you to be comfortable with them in your home. Feel free to ask them questions! They’re happy to explain their process, how something works or teach you how to perform basic maintenance.

"Apollo Home worked with my schedule, and had Josh out quickly to help with my electrical installation. Thanks Josh , and Apollo Home for your fast friendly service."

Angela S on April 2025

Apollo Home strives to be the one company you can count on day or night for home repair, maintenance and comfort. We specialize in residential repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems, as well as drain clearing and main sewer line repair. We service Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We are on time. We know your time is valuable, so Apollo promises to arrive at your home within the time window you select. If our technician doesn’t arrive on time, we’ll waive the service charge.* Repairs are Breakdown Free. If the same part or repair fails in the first year, we guarantee to replace the part and do the repair again for free.* We offer Peace of Mind. We accept responsibility for your complete 100% satisfaction with the operation of the equipment and service provided by Apollo and paid for by you. If you are dissatisfied with our work, we will promptly correct the problem or keep working until the problem is resolved. HVAC Lemons Not Allowed. Your entire heating or cooling unit installed by Apollo will be replaced by Apollo at NO CHARGE if your heat exchanger or AC compressor fails within 20 years of the installation date.** Apollo Home technicians, plumbers, and electricians are professionals who are trained to be experts in their fields and have received hundreds of hours of training from Apollo Home through our industry-certified education program, Apollo Home University. All of our HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers wear an Apollo Home uniform and undergo a rigorous background check. The process includes drug testing, criminal check and drivers check. All are licensed and insured. We’re proud of our team and want you to be comfortable with them in your home. Feel free to ask them questions! They’re happy to explain their process, how something works or teach you how to perform basic maintenance.

"Apollo Home worked with my schedule, and had Josh out quickly to help with my electrical installation. Thanks Josh , and Apollo Home for your fast friendly service."

Angela S on April 2025


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TKO Renovations LLC
108 Pleasant St
4.11(
18
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TKO Renovations LLC
108 Pleasant St
4.11(
18
)
Approved Pro
320 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We are a general service company, we can service your needs in everything from changing a light bulb to building a garage! great quality work and very courteous and professional team. we can help communicate and guide you through getting your project done efficiently and as cost effective as possible.

"Project was started in late October and just got finished today. There was lack of communication ,illness on both sides, and weather issues. But it’s done now and looks great."

Loria W on March 2025

We are a general service company, we can service your needs in everything from changing a light bulb to building a garage! great quality work and very courteous and professional team. we can help communicate and guide you through getting your project done efficiently and as cost effective as possible.

"Project was started in late October and just got finished today. There was lack of communication ,illness on both sides, and weather issues. But it’s done now and looks great."

Loria W on March 2025


Avatar for Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
817 Nandino Blvd
4.17(
169
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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro
817 Nandino Blvd
4.17(
169
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1058 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024


Avatar for Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
8442 Vine Street
4.68(
634
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Plumb Tite Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
8442 Vine Street
4.68(
634
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2115 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Plumb Tite is a different kind of service plumbing & HVAC company, committing ourselves to deliver nothing short of exceptional! This is because YOU deserve better! I know -- big talk and promises are easy, but we back up this commitment by never charging a service fee - ever! It is our job to EARN your business first - and if we haven't you don't pay us a dime. Different - Refreshing - Better. We offer amazing and thoughtful customer service, appointments designed around your schedule, and expert real licensed technicians that are honest and genuine. We follow up, show up on time, and present you with affordable up-front pricing first. You should never be asked to settle for less than excellence - expect and demand better!

"I was thrilled with the professionalism and how quickly this company was able to get to work. They found a simple solution to our problem and fixed it. Another company gave us an estimate 10X what we paid with PlumbTite for many unnecessary items. Unfortunately the post project clean up was not to my liking as there was sewage spill all over the basement floor after the crew left (our house smelled like sewage for weeks after) otherwise I would be able to give all 5 stars."

Lia T on February 2025

Plumb Tite is a different kind of service plumbing & HVAC company, committing ourselves to deliver nothing short of exceptional! This is because YOU deserve better! I know -- big talk and promises are easy, but we back up this commitment by never charging a service fee - ever! It is our job to EARN your business first - and if we haven't you don't pay us a dime. Different - Refreshing - Better. We offer amazing and thoughtful customer service, appointments designed around your schedule, and expert real licensed technicians that are honest and genuine. We follow up, show up on time, and present you with affordable up-front pricing first. You should never be asked to settle for less than excellence - expect and demand better!

"I was thrilled with the professionalism and how quickly this company was able to get to work. They found a simple solution to our problem and fixed it. Another company gave us an estimate 10X what we paid with PlumbTite for many unnecessary items. Unfortunately the post project clean up was not to my liking as there was sewage spill all over the basement floor after the crew left (our house smelled like sewage for weeks after) otherwise I would be able to give all 5 stars."

Lia T on February 2025


Rick Demasters
6167 Cook Rd
4.85(
40
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Rick Demasters
6167 Cook Rd
4.85(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
469 local quotes requested

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repair- Kitchen& Bathroom Remodeling Plumbing & Electrical Repairs -Gutter Cleaning & Repairs- Siding Installation Decks & Repair- Steps

"Rick was very communicative about timing and materials needed from me to complete the job! He got everything done quickly and made sure to check that the specs were right before he began installation."

Zoe S on November 2024

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repair- Kitchen& Bathroom Remodeling Plumbing & Electrical Repairs -Gutter Cleaning & Repairs- Siding Installation Decks & Repair- Steps

"Rick was very communicative about timing and materials needed from me to complete the job! He got everything done quickly and made sure to check that the specs were right before he began installation."

Zoe S on November 2024


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Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air
1079 Ohio Pike
4.68(
1,589
)
Approved Pro
Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing Heating Air
1079 Ohio Pike
4.68(
1,589
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1775 local quotes requested

HVAC | Plumbing | Indoor Air Quality Serves : Serving single-family, residential homes in NKY and Cincinnati. For over 95 years, we have served the heating, air conditioning, and plumbing needs of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents. We are one of the oldest continuously operating, and largest privately-owned home services companies in the area. Our owner, Kris Knochelmann, and his family has been in the business for over 40 years. Our staff of experienced, licensed, NATE certified technicians are able to offer fair pricing, quality workmanship, and unique testing of your heating and air conditioning system. Experience award winning service, where we treat you like family.

"Fast and cheap!"

Mark P on November 2024

HVAC | Plumbing | Indoor Air Quality Serves : Serving single-family, residential homes in NKY and Cincinnati. For over 95 years, we have served the heating, air conditioning, and plumbing needs of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents. We are one of the oldest continuously operating, and largest privately-owned home services companies in the area. Our owner, Kris Knochelmann, and his family has been in the business for over 40 years. Our staff of experienced, licensed, NATE certified technicians are able to offer fair pricing, quality workmanship, and unique testing of your heating and air conditioning system. Experience award winning service, where we treat you like family.

"Fast and cheap!"

Mark P on November 2024


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Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC
8314 Fawn Lake Ct.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC
8314 Fawn Lake Ct.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
486 local quotes requested

Handyman services to help take care of your projects no problem to small! We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because I have been around the building industry all my life and love to learn more about it. We started in this industry in 1984. We describe our business as Family owned and operated

"Went incredible!! Dave was very sweet and very thorough. His pricing is very reasonable. He even pointed out that I could set my front porch light on a switch timer so I didn’t have to come home in the dark. That was a game changer!!"

Sue H on March 2025

Handyman services to help take care of your projects no problem to small! We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Crate and Tools Handyman Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because I have been around the building industry all my life and love to learn more about it. We started in this industry in 1984. We describe our business as Family owned and operated

"Went incredible!! Dave was very sweet and very thorough. His pricing is very reasonable. He even pointed out that I could set my front porch light on a switch timer so I didn’t have to come home in the dark. That was a game changer!!"

Sue H on March 2025


ROD'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS-RODNEY BARNES
21 HELEN DR
4.53(
158
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ROD'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS-RODNEY BARNES
21 HELEN DR
4.53(
158
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
826 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Rod's Home Improvement and Repairs is an owner-operated company. Our focus is always on quality and customer satisfaction on every job. We can provide most any home improvement/home repair or remodeling service you may need...large or small... and keep your cost at a reasonable price. We are licensed and insured as well. We offer free estimates and a special discount for all Angie's List members.

"I own a 130yr old house and the front door was falling apart but I couldn't bear to have to remove the old character and trim to replace with new. Rodney came in and said he could rebuild it. And boy did he! It's rock solid again and weather tight. He was so nice and very professional."

Regina C on October 2024

Rod's Home Improvement and Repairs is an owner-operated company. Our focus is always on quality and customer satisfaction on every job. We can provide most any home improvement/home repair or remodeling service you may need...large or small... and keep your cost at a reasonable price. We are licensed and insured as well. We offer free estimates and a special discount for all Angie's List members.

"I own a 130yr old house and the front door was falling apart but I couldn't bear to have to remove the old character and trim to replace with new. Rodney came in and said he could rebuild it. And boy did he! It's rock solid again and weather tight. He was so nice and very professional."

Regina C on October 2024

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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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