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Handyjoe
2609 Travis Drive
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Handyjoe
2609 Travis Drive
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1846 local quotes requested

Handyman service, painting, drywall, carpentry, tiling, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, renovation, etc.

"Joe provided excellent prompt service"

Larry B on April 2025

Handyman service, painting, drywall, carpentry, tiling, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, renovation, etc.

"Joe provided excellent prompt service"

Larry B on April 2025


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Dallas Plumbing Company & Air Conditioning
11055 Plano Rd
4.55(
419
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Dallas Plumbing Company & Air Conditioning
11055 Plano Rd
4.55(
419
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6253 local quotes requested
122 years of experience

With a name like Dallas Plumbing Company, you may not think of us as air conditioning and heating experts, too. Fact is, in addition to our award-winning plumbing service since 1903, we are also one of the top licensed commercial and residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Contractors in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. That simply means we know plumbing, air conditioning and heating and we do it right. Our goal is to earn your trust and keep you as a valued customer from now on. And, we back it up with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Look to us for all your plumbing needs, and let us provide a free estimate on any new heating and cooling equipment you are planning to purchase. If your system needs cleaning or repairing, we can service all makes and models.

"They were three times the price of all other quotes I have received. Would not recommend"

Micah S on September 2024

With a name like Dallas Plumbing Company, you may not think of us as air conditioning and heating experts, too. Fact is, in addition to our award-winning plumbing service since 1903, we are also one of the top licensed commercial and residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Contractors in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. That simply means we know plumbing, air conditioning and heating and we do it right. Our goal is to earn your trust and keep you as a valued customer from now on. And, we back it up with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Look to us for all your plumbing needs, and let us provide a free estimate on any new heating and cooling equipment you are planning to purchase. If your system needs cleaning or repairing, we can service all makes and models.

"They were three times the price of all other quotes I have received. Would not recommend"

Micah S on September 2024


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TRAVIS MECHANICAL
1911 OLD DENTON RD
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
TRAVIS MECHANICAL
1911 OLD DENTON RD
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1582 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be an HVAC specialist that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate , service call , or seasonal maintenance today . We want you to be part of our family .

"They determined our ductwork needed to be adjusted to work with our PITA Daiken HVAC. The work is underway, and I am confident they will get cool very soon."

Michelle B on August 2024

Our mission is to be an HVAC specialist that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate , service call , or seasonal maintenance today . We want you to be part of our family .

"They determined our ductwork needed to be adjusted to work with our PITA Daiken HVAC. The work is underway, and I am confident they will get cool very soon."

Michelle B on August 2024


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Handy
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Handy
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
805 local quotes requested

HANDY is a full-service handyman business committed to providing high-quality, reliable home repair and maintenance solutions. From small fixes to larger renovation projects, our skilled professionals are equipped to handle a wide range of tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and more. We pride ourselves on delivering prompt, professional service with attention to detail, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standards. At HANDY, we make it easy to maintain and improve your home or business, offering peace of mind with every project we take on. Your Satisfaction is OUR Priority!

"Steve helped me to mount 3 TVs in our office. He cames punctual and was really professional. Just took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get the project done. He alal did me a favor to take all boxes away. His price is great and competitive. I already talked to him that I may have more projects to work together."

Rodger Y on January 2025

HANDY is a full-service handyman business committed to providing high-quality, reliable home repair and maintenance solutions. From small fixes to larger renovation projects, our skilled professionals are equipped to handle a wide range of tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and more. We pride ourselves on delivering prompt, professional service with attention to detail, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standards. At HANDY, we make it easy to maintain and improve your home or business, offering peace of mind with every project we take on. Your Satisfaction is OUR Priority!

"Steve helped me to mount 3 TVs in our office. He cames punctual and was really professional. Just took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get the project done. He alal did me a favor to take all boxes away. His price is great and competitive. I already talked to him that I may have more projects to work together."

Rodger Y on January 2025


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Dring Air Conditioning & Heating
2440 Lacy Ln
4.21(
121
)
Approved Pro
Dring Air Conditioning & Heating
2440 Lacy Ln
4.21(
121
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2855 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Since 1953, Dring Air Conditioning & Heating has been known for providing quality HVAC services in Carrollton, TX. Our team aims to keep your home comfortable year-round. We offer exceptional comfort services to our friends and neighbors in the tri-county area. We are a family-owned and operated business going back several generations. Our mission is to provide better air quality and comfort to what’s most important, your family. We are the oldest service company in the Dallas area and are proud to have maintained our core values. Because HVAC emergencies don’t happen on a schedule, we offer same-day and 24/7 emergency service repairs when you need them the most. Dring Air Conditioning & Heating is an industry leader that operates on old-fashioned values you can trust.

"I called Dring AC for a $70 "ac summer tuneup." The only reason I even called them was because they bought out the company that originally installed and maintained my origian AC, SunAir. At the time my AC was working without any issues. Dring came out on July 7 for the tuneup. He looked at the system and said there were parts that needed to be replaced. I specifically told him that I was did not want any repairs done because it was working fine and I asked for an estimate for replacement. He called a sales rep to come give me an estimate for replacement. While speaking with the sales rep, the tech said "I'm just going to replace your contactor to keep you running." which I did not authorize him to do. The contactor was one of the parts he claimed needed to be repaired, however I had already told him that I did not want any repairs done because the ac was already running fine. Then the tech came back inside and said after he changed the contactor, the capacitator blew. He then went to replace the capacitator, and a second one blew. Now I'm left with an ac that no longer worked, and according to Dring, was now unrepairable. This entire interaction is all on video, down to the last word, thanks to my home security system which covers both the interior and exterior of my house. At this point it's late on a Friday afternoon, my ac is out, its over 100 degrees outside and I have a pregnant wife and 3 pets living in the house. I had no choice but to move forward with having them replace the ac and was denied any opportunity to do my research or get quotes from other companies for replacing the system. On July 8, they came to replace the system. System was replaced, however, they were supposed to rerun the duct from the ac to the master bedroom and did not do so, despite that being one of my primary initial concerns not to mention was specifically told they would do that during the installation. They also took my $200 Nest thermostat and left a huge mess in the attic. When they "finished" the installation, I was handed an ipad to sign that didn't show me anything other than to sign. I received zero paperwork from the company at any point in time, not even for the loan I had to take out to pay for the replacement. Infuriated, I started to call other companies to get quotes and discovered I was SIGNIFICANTLY overcharged for the replacement system by almost double what it should have cost, literally thousands of dollars. Additionally, I have to find another company to come resolve the duct issue that Dring was supposed to complete and replace my Nest. I was also charged an additional $1k for service to clean all the hvac ducts, except when the duct cleaning company came, they informed me that there was no reason to clean the ducts since a majority of them had just been replaced. After filing a complaint with the BBB, the issue was considered to be resolved upon someone from Dring calling me and leaving one voicemail and then never returning my return calls. Not only was Dring's service reprehensible, it should be criminal to get away with the price gouging that they use. There's no better evidence for this tactic than their pricing timeline structure. Although it is commonplace for companies to use price incentives to encourage a purchase sooner rather than later, the sheer gap between their price for "today" vs one week vs one month, a gap of more than $10k, is just proof of how much they are padding their profits, all at the consumer's expense. At the end of the day, it is absolutely egregious for a company to come in for a tune-up, literally break your AC that was working when they arrived, and the extremely gouge you on the price of replacement. It's beyond egregious. I would NEVER let DRING touch my hvac unit EVER again. You've been warned."

Manny H on June 2024

Since 1953, Dring Air Conditioning & Heating has been known for providing quality HVAC services in Carrollton, TX. Our team aims to keep your home comfortable year-round. We offer exceptional comfort services to our friends and neighbors in the tri-county area. We are a family-owned and operated business going back several generations. Our mission is to provide better air quality and comfort to what’s most important, your family. We are the oldest service company in the Dallas area and are proud to have maintained our core values. Because HVAC emergencies don’t happen on a schedule, we offer same-day and 24/7 emergency service repairs when you need them the most. Dring Air Conditioning & Heating is an industry leader that operates on old-fashioned values you can trust.

"I called Dring AC for a $70 "ac summer tuneup." The only reason I even called them was because they bought out the company that originally installed and maintained my origian AC, SunAir. At the time my AC was working without any issues. Dring came out on July 7 for the tuneup. He looked at the system and said there were parts that needed to be replaced. I specifically told him that I was did not want any repairs done because it was working fine and I asked for an estimate for replacement. He called a sales rep to come give me an estimate for replacement. While speaking with the sales rep, the tech said "I'm just going to replace your contactor to keep you running." which I did not authorize him to do. The contactor was one of the parts he claimed needed to be repaired, however I had already told him that I did not want any repairs done because the ac was already running fine. Then the tech came back inside and said after he changed the contactor, the capacitator blew. He then went to replace the capacitator, and a second one blew. Now I'm left with an ac that no longer worked, and according to Dring, was now unrepairable. This entire interaction is all on video, down to the last word, thanks to my home security system which covers both the interior and exterior of my house. At this point it's late on a Friday afternoon, my ac is out, its over 100 degrees outside and I have a pregnant wife and 3 pets living in the house. I had no choice but to move forward with having them replace the ac and was denied any opportunity to do my research or get quotes from other companies for replacing the system. On July 8, they came to replace the system. System was replaced, however, they were supposed to rerun the duct from the ac to the master bedroom and did not do so, despite that being one of my primary initial concerns not to mention was specifically told they would do that during the installation. They also took my $200 Nest thermostat and left a huge mess in the attic. When they "finished" the installation, I was handed an ipad to sign that didn't show me anything other than to sign. I received zero paperwork from the company at any point in time, not even for the loan I had to take out to pay for the replacement. Infuriated, I started to call other companies to get quotes and discovered I was SIGNIFICANTLY overcharged for the replacement system by almost double what it should have cost, literally thousands of dollars. Additionally, I have to find another company to come resolve the duct issue that Dring was supposed to complete and replace my Nest. I was also charged an additional $1k for service to clean all the hvac ducts, except when the duct cleaning company came, they informed me that there was no reason to clean the ducts since a majority of them had just been replaced. After filing a complaint with the BBB, the issue was considered to be resolved upon someone from Dring calling me and leaving one voicemail and then never returning my return calls. Not only was Dring's service reprehensible, it should be criminal to get away with the price gouging that they use. There's no better evidence for this tactic than their pricing timeline structure. Although it is commonplace for companies to use price incentives to encourage a purchase sooner rather than later, the sheer gap between their price for "today" vs one week vs one month, a gap of more than $10k, is just proof of how much they are padding their profits, all at the consumer's expense. At the end of the day, it is absolutely egregious for a company to come in for a tune-up, literally break your AC that was working when they arrived, and the extremely gouge you on the price of replacement. It's beyond egregious. I would NEVER let DRING touch my hvac unit EVER again. You've been warned."

Manny H on June 2024


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Air Patrol Air Conditioning
13644 Neutron Road
4.80(
430
)
Approved Pro
Air Patrol Air Conditioning
13644 Neutron Road
4.80(
430
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2455 local quotes requested

Air Patrol AC specilizes in Residential and Commercial comfort systems. All our technicians are factory trained to work on your specific type of heating or cooling. Air Patrol AC offers some of the most comprehensive service plans to keep your AC and Heating units running more efficiently in the peak seasons, thereby saving you money. Keeping your AC and Heating units tuned to their optimal performance not only saves you money on your Gas and Electric bills but stops harmful wear and tear that can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage down the road.

"Lauro was very professional and courteous. He wore protective booties on our floors and was very thorough in his work."

Gary C on November 2023

Air Patrol AC specilizes in Residential and Commercial comfort systems. All our technicians are factory trained to work on your specific type of heating or cooling. Air Patrol AC offers some of the most comprehensive service plans to keep your AC and Heating units running more efficiently in the peak seasons, thereby saving you money. Keeping your AC and Heating units tuned to their optimal performance not only saves you money on your Gas and Electric bills but stops harmful wear and tear that can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage down the road.

"Lauro was very professional and courteous. He wore protective booties on our floors and was very thorough in his work."

Gary C on November 2023


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Kingdom Home Services
101 North Greenville Avenue
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Kingdom Home Services
101 North Greenville Avenue
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
424 local quotes requested

Kingdom Home Services specializes in all things related to cooling and heating your home, including air quality, repair, replacement, duct work and more! We've been doing this for generations and know just how to fix what's wrong. Our clean, smoke free, drug free, family operated business will be there in a flash to get your home comfortable in no time.

"Jason is my go to guy both personally and professionally for anything HVAC. Naturally, it seems like the A/C always goes out at the most inconvenient times. Jason has always been able to help me out very quickly. Because of his service and reliability I also refer him to my real estate clients when they need an HVAC guy."

Aaron B on March 2024

Kingdom Home Services specializes in all things related to cooling and heating your home, including air quality, repair, replacement, duct work and more! We've been doing this for generations and know just how to fix what's wrong. Our clean, smoke free, drug free, family operated business will be there in a flash to get your home comfortable in no time.

"Jason is my go to guy both personally and professionally for anything HVAC. Naturally, it seems like the A/C always goes out at the most inconvenient times. Jason has always been able to help me out very quickly. Because of his service and reliability I also refer him to my real estate clients when they need an HVAC guy."

Aaron B on March 2024


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Dunrite Hvac Services Inc
3838 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 1000
4.90(
29
)
Approved Pro
Dunrite Hvac Services Inc
3838 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 1000
4.90(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
878 local quotes requested

We are a family owned and operated company that have a foundation of Honesty, Integrity and Excellence. Dunrite Services opened the doors with a dream to provide a service to people that are thirsting for a service provider that they can always trust. We always strive to not only meet your expectations but rather exceed them. Financing available.

"I had a great experience with this company. From our initial phone call to text updates and interactions with technicians, I can't say enough about how professional everyone was. The new HVAC works wonderfully."

Micah G on March 2023

We are a family owned and operated company that have a foundation of Honesty, Integrity and Excellence. Dunrite Services opened the doors with a dream to provide a service to people that are thirsting for a service provider that they can always trust. We always strive to not only meet your expectations but rather exceed them. Financing available.

"I had a great experience with this company. From our initial phone call to text updates and interactions with technicians, I can't say enough about how professional everyone was. The new HVAC works wonderfully."

Micah G on March 2023


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Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric
2055 Kristy Ln
4.48(
102
)
Approved Pro
Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric
2055 Kristy Ln
4.48(
102
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
8749 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"Good work. Quick. Saved me time and money."

Joshua W on February 2025

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"Good work. Quick. Saved me time and money."

Joshua W on February 2025


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Xtreme Air Services
308 US 80 Frontage Rd
4.30(
136
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Approved Pro
Xtreme Air Services
308 US 80 Frontage Rd
4.30(
136
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
3177 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We offer fast, reliable air conditioning repair and replacement in Dallas, TX. We are also licensed plumbing and electrical experts. At Xtreme Air Services, we believe in doing right by our customers. That’s why all of our work comes backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We also don’t charge extra for service on nights or weekends. Work with a team that is dedicated to treating you like family. Xtreme Air Services is the leader in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Call Today, Service Today!

"Here's a more refined, less repetitive version that maintains the same level of frustration and negativity: WARNING: Read Before Hiring Xtreme Air Services If you're considering Xtreme Air Services, take a moment to read this--there's a treat at the end. Surprise, surprise... yet another negative review. Let's start with Eddy O., the so-called "General Manager." Our Experience Eddy made it clear that Xtreme Air Services "wouldn't be able to help us" if we posted negative reviews about their incompetence, despite the fact that they improperly installed our unit, left us with a potential fire hazard, and disabled one of our heat coils (without our consent). Screenshot attached. After leaving us with a heater that doesn't function properly in winter, their solution? Pay thousands more if we want them to "help." Comical. So, in order to get the service we already paid for, we have to stay quiet? Oops. A Few Key Points: 1. Threatening not to help the customer with an issue you created? That's just ignorant. Zero integrity. 2. Why would we pay more to an unprofessional company that sends unqualified, non-bonded, non-insured workers to botch an installation? Rude, unaccountable, and incompetent from top to bottom. 3. This experience makes spending our money elsewhere EASY. The CEO is an imbecile. We paid over $12K for a unit that now operates on half power because the breaker they installed can't handle it. A professional company would've caught this--Xtreme Air Services didn't. Even their own seventh technician admitted, within seconds, that it was installed incorrectly. Still not convinced? Let's Talk Fire Hazards Both the Xtreme Air Services technician AND a third-party electrician confirmed our system was a fire hazard. Eddy (who is not a licensed electrician) claimed it wasn't because "that's why the breaker trips." That's not how fire hazards work, Eddy. This system was installed in the summer. Clearly, not one of the seven techs they sent even tested the heating function beyond a few moments. Fast forward to winter--our heater trips the breaker after 5-10 minutes, sometimes running inconsistently (aka, a fire hazard). Xtreme Air's Response? * No accountability. * No apology. * Just more incompetence from "General Manager" Eddy, a pompous clown who lacks both professionalism and basic customer service skills. Instead of addressing their negligence, he condescended, interrupted, and dismissed legitimate concerns. He even had the audacity to tell me we "don't have that many cold days in Texas." What does that have to do with selling and installing a properly functioning heating system? The real kicker? Their own sales team KNEW this system wouldn't work. They either failed to test it or outright lied. Either way, we now have a fire hazard and an unusable heater unless we fork over an additional $2,500-$3,000. Xtreme Air Services is an unprofessional, dishonest company that cuts corners and are a JOKE professionally."

Tionne S on February 2025

We offer fast, reliable air conditioning repair and replacement in Dallas, TX. We are also licensed plumbing and electrical experts. At Xtreme Air Services, we believe in doing right by our customers. That’s why all of our work comes backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We also don’t charge extra for service on nights or weekends. Work with a team that is dedicated to treating you like family. Xtreme Air Services is the leader in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Call Today, Service Today!

"Here's a more refined, less repetitive version that maintains the same level of frustration and negativity: WARNING: Read Before Hiring Xtreme Air Services If you're considering Xtreme Air Services, take a moment to read this--there's a treat at the end. Surprise, surprise... yet another negative review. Let's start with Eddy O., the so-called "General Manager." Our Experience Eddy made it clear that Xtreme Air Services "wouldn't be able to help us" if we posted negative reviews about their incompetence, despite the fact that they improperly installed our unit, left us with a potential fire hazard, and disabled one of our heat coils (without our consent). Screenshot attached. After leaving us with a heater that doesn't function properly in winter, their solution? Pay thousands more if we want them to "help." Comical. So, in order to get the service we already paid for, we have to stay quiet? Oops. A Few Key Points: 1. Threatening not to help the customer with an issue you created? That's just ignorant. Zero integrity. 2. Why would we pay more to an unprofessional company that sends unqualified, non-bonded, non-insured workers to botch an installation? Rude, unaccountable, and incompetent from top to bottom. 3. This experience makes spending our money elsewhere EASY. The CEO is an imbecile. We paid over $12K for a unit that now operates on half power because the breaker they installed can't handle it. A professional company would've caught this--Xtreme Air Services didn't. Even their own seventh technician admitted, within seconds, that it was installed incorrectly. Still not convinced? Let's Talk Fire Hazards Both the Xtreme Air Services technician AND a third-party electrician confirmed our system was a fire hazard. Eddy (who is not a licensed electrician) claimed it wasn't because "that's why the breaker trips." That's not how fire hazards work, Eddy. This system was installed in the summer. Clearly, not one of the seven techs they sent even tested the heating function beyond a few moments. Fast forward to winter--our heater trips the breaker after 5-10 minutes, sometimes running inconsistently (aka, a fire hazard). Xtreme Air's Response? * No accountability. * No apology. * Just more incompetence from "General Manager" Eddy, a pompous clown who lacks both professionalism and basic customer service skills. Instead of addressing their negligence, he condescended, interrupted, and dismissed legitimate concerns. He even had the audacity to tell me we "don't have that many cold days in Texas." What does that have to do with selling and installing a properly functioning heating system? The real kicker? Their own sales team KNEW this system wouldn't work. They either failed to test it or outright lied. Either way, we now have a fire hazard and an unusable heater unless we fork over an additional $2,500-$3,000. Xtreme Air Services is an unprofessional, dishonest company that cuts corners and are a JOKE professionally."

Tionne S on February 2025

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, 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 ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can 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, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

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

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