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Swamp cooler installers and replacers in Poughkeepsie

Avatar for JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
515 Albany Ave
3.91(
23
)
Approved Pro
JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
515 Albany Ave
3.91(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
604 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

At JSP Home Services, their Kingston plumbers and HVAC technicians are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and will get the job done right the first time. They have over 50 years of combined experience helping individuals with matters such as bursting pipes, leaking toilets, backed sewage, broken HVAC systems, and more. They understand that emergencies can happen at any time, which is why they’re available 24/7. The Better Business Bureau gave JSP Home Services an A+ rating, while Home Advisor named them as an “Elite Service.” They can work on any make or model and have an indoor air quality specialist on their team. Call (845) 250-6470 to learn how their Kingston plumbers and technicians can help your home or business.

"BEST CONTRACTOR i’ve ever had to deal with Clean cut, uniformed, texted arrival info with tech pic, didn’t rush me and answered all my question’s Micael Kraiza IS THE BEST TOP NOTCH Trouble shot my problem which saved me $1,000’s of dollars This was my 2nd electrician, the first electrician failed in all categories Had 2 calls in for JSP, they are efficient, competent, their office/phone staff are KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KIND and accessible all day long"

Steve A on November 2024

At JSP Home Services, their Kingston plumbers and HVAC technicians are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and will get the job done right the first time. They have over 50 years of combined experience helping individuals with matters such as bursting pipes, leaking toilets, backed sewage, broken HVAC systems, and more. They understand that emergencies can happen at any time, which is why they’re available 24/7. The Better Business Bureau gave JSP Home Services an A+ rating, while Home Advisor named them as an “Elite Service.” They can work on any make or model and have an indoor air quality specialist on their team. Call (845) 250-6470 to learn how their Kingston plumbers and technicians can help your home or business.

"BEST CONTRACTOR i’ve ever had to deal with Clean cut, uniformed, texted arrival info with tech pic, didn’t rush me and answered all my question’s Micael Kraiza IS THE BEST TOP NOTCH Trouble shot my problem which saved me $1,000’s of dollars This was my 2nd electrician, the first electrician failed in all categories Had 2 calls in for JSP, they are efficient, competent, their office/phone staff are KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KIND and accessible all day long"

Steve A on November 2024


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Castaldo Property Services
16 Alex Way
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Castaldo Property Services
16 Alex Way
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 local quotes requested

Located in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Your reliable handymen can handle anything inside and outside of your residential property. Your property, our pride!

"I recently hired Castaldo Property Services to tackle several home improvement projects, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience or happier with the results. From the start, I had an initial project walkthrough with the owner of the company, who took the time to understand my needs and provided an insightful appraisal of the work required. One of the key projects was the completion of bathroom upgrades, and the owner offered excellent suggestions that elevated the final outcome. The work was completed with exceptional craftsmanship, and everything was done within a reasonable time frame. The attention to detail and professionalism were top-notch. I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the finished work and would highly recommend Castaldo Property Services to anyone looking for reliable and skilled handyman services. Whether you're tackling one project or several, you’re in great hands with this team! Thank you, Eric, Brandon and Josh."

Susan L on October 2024

Located in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Your reliable handymen can handle anything inside and outside of your residential property. Your property, our pride!

"I recently hired Castaldo Property Services to tackle several home improvement projects, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience or happier with the results. From the start, I had an initial project walkthrough with the owner of the company, who took the time to understand my needs and provided an insightful appraisal of the work required. One of the key projects was the completion of bathroom upgrades, and the owner offered excellent suggestions that elevated the final outcome. The work was completed with exceptional craftsmanship, and everything was done within a reasonable time frame. The attention to detail and professionalism were top-notch. I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the finished work and would highly recommend Castaldo Property Services to anyone looking for reliable and skilled handyman services. Whether you're tackling one project or several, you’re in great hands with this team! Thank you, Eric, Brandon and Josh."

Susan L on October 2024


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Bell Mechanical, LLC
200 Rte 6
4.16(
104
)
Approved Pro
Bell Mechanical, LLC
200 Rte 6
4.16(
104
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
782 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

Bell Mechanical, LLC is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1980. Located in Mahopac, NY, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Fairfield County. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. Should we make a mistake, we will do everything in our power to correct it to your satisfaction. From the professionalism of our sales engineers, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. This is why Bell Mechanical continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us a call for your service needs and see what you've been missing!

"Issue with Bell Mechanical This past August of 2024 we had a heat pump system installed in the house by Bell Mechanical. Unfortunately, we have had nothing but issues since with the biggest being no heat multiple times and now again today we are without heat in the majority of our house. It is freezing outside, we have a toddler and within the past week this is the 2nd time we have no heat (4th time since the system was put in). Not only is this a life safety issue, but it also is heart breaking to have your toddler tell you they are freezing. Looking for advice on next steps. We have never sued anyone or threatened to sue but this may be the time as we have had nothing but issues since the beginning. From the start we made it very clear that everything needed to be done to code and permitted. We were doing a lot of major renovations at our house and everything was being done to code and permitted. John (the salesman) at Bell said that was not a problem. John also told us that the only additional cost we could potentially incur outside of what he quoted us for the system and its installation would be a $500 fee for the installation of the heat strip. We accepted this and moved forward. After Bell removed our central air system and installed the new carrier system we got his with additional work needed at the tune of over 2k. Needless to say we were not happy. John told us the electrician they use and that if we used that electrician there would be no delay but if we used ours that it would cause a delay. So, we went with what John said as he was the expert. John got the electrician to come down a little in price which we were grateful for. Fast forward to when the building inspector came out to close out the permits for the work Bell did and other work being done at the house, the inspector told my contractor that the heat pump was not done to code. We were told that the electrical for it was not done to code and he could not close out the permit. My husband talked to the electrician Bell gave us who informed us that Bell told him to “cut corners” which was part of getting the cost down slightly. Reminder, we NEVER said to do this, we made it clear that everything needed to be permitted and even paid the permit fees to Bell. Back and forth with Bell and the electrician got the electrician to fix his work at no additional cost but Bell still needed to fix the outside plug which was not to code. Giovanni at Bell agreed that Bell would fix this issue at no additional cost. It has been 3 months now and Bell has still not rectified this issue and Giovanni and John are both nonresponsive to our follow-ups. Bell has also had to come out 4 additional times because our system was not working and again today, we have no heat. Today will be the 5th time they have to come out for issues on a system that is 4 months old. This is not OK. We have given Bell ample time to rectify the issues. Clearly they did not do the install properly and there is also the possibility we have a faulty system. We have never sued someone or went to court but then again, we have never had such large and costly issues."

Danielle G on December 2024

Bell Mechanical, LLC is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1980. Located in Mahopac, NY, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Fairfield County. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. Should we make a mistake, we will do everything in our power to correct it to your satisfaction. From the professionalism of our sales engineers, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. This is why Bell Mechanical continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us a call for your service needs and see what you've been missing!

"Issue with Bell Mechanical This past August of 2024 we had a heat pump system installed in the house by Bell Mechanical. Unfortunately, we have had nothing but issues since with the biggest being no heat multiple times and now again today we are without heat in the majority of our house. It is freezing outside, we have a toddler and within the past week this is the 2nd time we have no heat (4th time since the system was put in). Not only is this a life safety issue, but it also is heart breaking to have your toddler tell you they are freezing. Looking for advice on next steps. We have never sued anyone or threatened to sue but this may be the time as we have had nothing but issues since the beginning. From the start we made it very clear that everything needed to be done to code and permitted. We were doing a lot of major renovations at our house and everything was being done to code and permitted. John (the salesman) at Bell said that was not a problem. John also told us that the only additional cost we could potentially incur outside of what he quoted us for the system and its installation would be a $500 fee for the installation of the heat strip. We accepted this and moved forward. After Bell removed our central air system and installed the new carrier system we got his with additional work needed at the tune of over 2k. Needless to say we were not happy. John told us the electrician they use and that if we used that electrician there would be no delay but if we used ours that it would cause a delay. So, we went with what John said as he was the expert. John got the electrician to come down a little in price which we were grateful for. Fast forward to when the building inspector came out to close out the permits for the work Bell did and other work being done at the house, the inspector told my contractor that the heat pump was not done to code. We were told that the electrical for it was not done to code and he could not close out the permit. My husband talked to the electrician Bell gave us who informed us that Bell told him to “cut corners” which was part of getting the cost down slightly. Reminder, we NEVER said to do this, we made it clear that everything needed to be permitted and even paid the permit fees to Bell. Back and forth with Bell and the electrician got the electrician to fix his work at no additional cost but Bell still needed to fix the outside plug which was not to code. Giovanni at Bell agreed that Bell would fix this issue at no additional cost. It has been 3 months now and Bell has still not rectified this issue and Giovanni and John are both nonresponsive to our follow-ups. Bell has also had to come out 4 additional times because our system was not working and again today, we have no heat. Today will be the 5th time they have to come out for issues on a system that is 4 months old. This is not OK. We have given Bell ample time to rectify the issues. Clearly they did not do the install properly and there is also the possibility we have a faulty system. We have never sued someone or went to court but then again, we have never had such large and costly issues."

Danielle G on December 2024


Avatar for D Rohde Home Services
D Rohde Home Services
131 Cannon St
4.58(
452
)
Approved Pro
D Rohde Home Services
131 Cannon St
4.58(
452
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1694 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.

"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."

Frank M on August 2023

D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.

"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."

Frank M on August 2023


Avatar for Cassidy Plumbing and Heating, Inc
Cassidy Plumbing and Heating, Inc
422 New York 52
4.39(
18
)
Approved Pro
Cassidy Plumbing and Heating, Inc
422 New York 52
4.39(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1192 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

We are a fully licensed and insured plumbing and heating service offering comprehensive services for plumbing and heating in Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Southern Dutchess and the surrounding areas. Our services include toilet repair, hot water heaters, leak repair, drain cleaning, boiler services and much more. A complete listing of the services offered by our professional plumbers can be found on our website. In addition to plumbing and heating services for existing homes and new construction, we offer 24-hour emergency service for plumbing emergencies. Check our website www.cassidyplumbinginc.com for our specials.

"I decided to go with Cassidy because out of the 4-5 different companies I contacted, they were the first to respond in a timely manner and their dispatch fee was affordable ($79 vs >$100). The actual service they provided went well. They were on time, finished the whole project within a couple hours and were professional. However, I did remove a star from my rating because they do overprice everything. I was able to cut down my total cost by >$300 by just buying my own supplies (ex: water faucet, basket strainer, faucet aerator, etc.). They were going to charge me $125 for something I was able to get for $4 and fix on my own, which I thought was ridiculous. Overall, I would recommend because they made the whole process go smoothly but I would just be aware of their pricing and make sure they don't trip you off."

Meribeth S on April 2025

We are a fully licensed and insured plumbing and heating service offering comprehensive services for plumbing and heating in Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Southern Dutchess and the surrounding areas. Our services include toilet repair, hot water heaters, leak repair, drain cleaning, boiler services and much more. A complete listing of the services offered by our professional plumbers can be found on our website. In addition to plumbing and heating services for existing homes and new construction, we offer 24-hour emergency service for plumbing emergencies. Check our website www.cassidyplumbinginc.com for our specials.

"I decided to go with Cassidy because out of the 4-5 different companies I contacted, they were the first to respond in a timely manner and their dispatch fee was affordable ($79 vs >$100). The actual service they provided went well. They were on time, finished the whole project within a couple hours and were professional. However, I did remove a star from my rating because they do overprice everything. I was able to cut down my total cost by >$300 by just buying my own supplies (ex: water faucet, basket strainer, faucet aerator, etc.). They were going to charge me $125 for something I was able to get for $4 and fix on my own, which I thought was ridiculous. Overall, I would recommend because they made the whole process go smoothly but I would just be aware of their pricing and make sure they don't trip you off."

Meribeth S on April 2025


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Sync Mechanical, Inc.
15 Apple Ln
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Sync Mechanical, Inc.
15 Apple Ln
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
407 local quotes requested

Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.

"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."

Helena G on May 2023

Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.

"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."

Helena G on May 2023


Bats Construction LLC
898 BRUSH HOLLOW RD
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Bats Construction LLC
898 BRUSH HOLLOW RD
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1212 local quotes requested

Bats Construction Company offers a range of Services, including new construction, renovations, repairs for residential and commercial. We also offer Handyman services as well for small homeowner projects. Some of our services include but are not limited to Junk removal, tree removal, and plumping. We take pride in being a one stop shop for all trades.

"The work was done on time and on budget. The crew was professional and cleaned up every day."

Fred p on July 2024

Bats Construction Company offers a range of Services, including new construction, renovations, repairs for residential and commercial. We also offer Handyman services as well for small homeowner projects. Some of our services include but are not limited to Junk removal, tree removal, and plumping. We take pride in being a one stop shop for all trades.

"The work was done on time and on budget. The crew was professional and cleaned up every day."

Fred p on July 2024


A Happy Home Handyman Services
Po Box 275
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
A Happy Home Handyman Services
Po Box 275
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
214 local quotes requested

Home Improvements. 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.

"It was outstanding! He is on time, skilled work and got along with all my dogs! Will use in the future for all my handyman needs."

Mary O on January 2023

Home Improvements. 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.

"It was outstanding! He is on time, skilled work and got along with all my dogs! Will use in the future for all my handyman needs."

Mary O on January 2023


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GF Maintenance & Restoration
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
GF Maintenance & Restoration
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
771 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

How can we assit you? GF is Family owned business with over 5 years of experience handling all your: Home Improvement projects. Handyman Services

"Fast response and greet service!"

Angela K on April 2024

How can we assit you? GF is Family owned business with over 5 years of experience handling all your: Home Improvement projects. Handyman Services

"Fast response and greet service!"

Angela K on April 2024


Draftless LLC
357 Adams St
2.80(
5
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Draftless LLC
357 Adams St
2.80(
5
)
22 years of experience

Draftless is a home performance contracting company.We are fully insured and licensced. We are licensced in New York and Conecticut.

Draftless is a home performance contracting company.We are fully insured and licensced. We are licensced in New York and Conecticut.

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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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