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Central a/c installers in Santa Maria

RP Arevalos Heating
1128 Arnold Ave
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
RP Arevalos Heating
1128 Arnold Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super cool and explained what they were doing. They were trustworthy. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."

albert . on June 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super cool and explained what they were doing. They were trustworthy. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."

albert . on June 2022


Paul W Bennett, Jr.
1934 Redwood Drive
4.70(
30
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Approved Pro
Paul W Bennett, Jr.
1934 Redwood Drive
4.70(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Welcome to Paul Bennett, Jr., where no job is too big or too small. We specialize in absolutely everything HVAC related, from duct cleaning to installs. We have been serving the greater San Luis Obispo county area for 6+ years now. Call today for your free estimate!

"Paul Bennett is the best in the business. He is professional, personable and not just out to make money and sell you a system when the one you have is repairable. Hard to find the honesty and integrity this man conveys to his customers! He responds quickly and understands the needs of his customer. I had a 19 year old Bryant unit that clearly most services would insist they could Only replace. Paul quoted me the new system but gave me the option to repair it. With the budget I was on I was so grateful. I saved $8,000 and the system was repaired and up and running like brand new! I’ve moved to Nevada since and boy do I wish I could have brought Paul here! I highly recommend this man! Thanks again Paul!"

Jennie F on February 2024

Welcome to Paul Bennett, Jr., where no job is too big or too small. We specialize in absolutely everything HVAC related, from duct cleaning to installs. We have been serving the greater San Luis Obispo county area for 6+ years now. Call today for your free estimate!

"Paul Bennett is the best in the business. He is professional, personable and not just out to make money and sell you a system when the one you have is repairable. Hard to find the honesty and integrity this man conveys to his customers! He responds quickly and understands the needs of his customer. I had a 19 year old Bryant unit that clearly most services would insist they could Only replace. Paul quoted me the new system but gave me the option to repair it. With the budget I was on I was so grateful. I saved $8,000 and the system was repaired and up and running like brand new! I’ve moved to Nevada since and boy do I wish I could have brought Paul here! I highly recommend this man! Thanks again Paul!"

Jennie F on February 2024


SoCal Climate Control - Santa Barbara
19201 Parthenia Street
4.41(
341
)
Approved Pro
SoCal Climate Control - Santa Barbara
19201 Parthenia Street
4.41(
341
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

With over 30 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry, SoCal Climate Control & Mechanical, Inc. is your industry expert in Southern California. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"The repairman was excellent very respectful showed up on time could not praise more about him."

Kathi D on January 2024

With over 30 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry, SoCal Climate Control & Mechanical, Inc. is your industry expert in Southern California. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"The repairman was excellent very respectful showed up on time could not praise more about him."

Kathi D on January 2024


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Paso Robles Plumbing Heating and Air
1142 Railroad St
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Paso Robles Plumbing Heating and Air
1142 Railroad St
4.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

Plumbing, heating, and cooling isn?t solely our job, it?s our passion. We strive to provide you with the top plumbing and HVAC service in Paso Robles. No matter the size of the problem or time of day, you can trust us to get the job done right. After all, Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating, and Air has been servicing the community since 1983, bringing comfort to our customers right when they need it.

"Great service!"

Rob S on August 2023

Plumbing, heating, and cooling isn?t solely our job, it?s our passion. We strive to provide you with the top plumbing and HVAC service in Paso Robles. No matter the size of the problem or time of day, you can trust us to get the job done right. After all, Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating, and Air has been servicing the community since 1983, bringing comfort to our customers right when they need it.

"Great service!"

Rob S on August 2023


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Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
183 Prado Rd
4.74(
95
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Approved Pro
Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
183 Prado Rd
4.74(
95
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024

At Wighton's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, our commitment to excellence reflects in every job we do. We prioritize delivering personalized attention to every customer interaction, ensuring that you feel valued and confident in our HVAC and plumbing system capabilities. With decades of experience, our team not only possesses technical expertise but also a solid understanding of our customers’ unique needs.

"Professional, courteous and did a great job replacing a disposal. Would use again."

Vanessa F on June 2024


John Dittenhoefer
PO Box 1424
4.90(
61
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Approved Pro
John Dittenhoefer
PO Box 1424
4.90(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

John Dittenhoefer is an experienced veteran in the heating and cooling business. With over twenty years of experience, he is an ideal choice for your next heating or cooling project. His family business will provide you with excellent customer service with all the cost saving benefits of using a smaller company. Call today for a free estimate.

"John & staff exceptional in all areas"

william h on June 2024

John Dittenhoefer is an experienced veteran in the heating and cooling business. With over twenty years of experience, he is an ideal choice for your next heating or cooling project. His family business will provide you with excellent customer service with all the cost saving benefits of using a smaller company. Call today for a free estimate.

"John & staff exceptional in all areas"

william h on June 2024


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Premier Heating and Air LLC
370 2nd St
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Premier Heating and Air LLC
370 2nd St
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Whether you need a maintenance check or an emergency repair on a heating or cooling unit, we are available to handle all of your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. We strive to exceed your expectations by ensuring that each of our clients receives individualized service. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to provide you with top quality service. Warranty included with all services.

"Very responsive and performed well."

Philip M on March 2025

Whether you need a maintenance check or an emergency repair on a heating or cooling unit, we are available to handle all of your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. We strive to exceed your expectations by ensuring that each of our clients receives individualized service. We serve both residential and commercial clients and offer a variety of money-saving solutions. We combine our use of the highest quality parts and equipment, and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to provide you with top quality service. Warranty included with all services.

"Very responsive and performed well."

Philip M on March 2025


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Ranch Hands Construction
141 E CA-246
4.97(
35
)
Approved Pro
Ranch Hands Construction
141 E CA-246
4.97(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
399 local quotes requested

Contractors License #1018107 Ranch Hands is a handyman business servicing the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details is the foundation for success. We lead with recovery, and are on-call for your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"The crew at Ranch Hands is always top notch. We've used them a few times now and not only are they timely and knowledgable, they're great humans. Highly recommend."

Jill F on April 2022

Contractors License #1018107 Ranch Hands is a handyman business servicing the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details is the foundation for success. We lead with recovery, and are on-call for your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"The crew at Ranch Hands is always top notch. We've used them a few times now and not only are they timely and knowledgable, they're great humans. Highly recommend."

Jill F on April 2022


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
183 Prado Rd
4.42(
67
)
Approved Pro
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
183 Prado Rd
4.42(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
551 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. 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. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Determined the existing line was ok."

John K on November 2024

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. 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. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"Determined the existing line was ok."

John K on November 2024


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Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Roberto's Landscaping
542 Xanadu Way
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
337 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."

Nancy H on August 2024

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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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