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Avatar for AK Aire, LLC
AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
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AK Aire, LLC
1583 Livingston Ave, Ste 1
4.82(
104
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023

WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! AK AIRE has evolved into AK Home Services a multi-service contracting business, providing exceptional service in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Generators throughout New Jersey. Founded in 2007 and based out of North Brunswick, AK is a family-owned and operated company. It is staffed with fully trained, dedicated, and licensed technicians. We take enormous pride in our work and when you choose AK Home Services as your contractor, you are making the best choice for all your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs.

"They were very knowledgeable and gave you options. A pleasure to work with them."

Richard V on May 2023


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All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC
120 Francis St, Ste 9
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC
120 Francis St, Ste 9
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Our mission at All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Kenny was absolutely phenomenal at, addressing our needs immediately and efficiently. He was transparent throughout the whole process, and made sure we felt comfortable making decisions around the furnace and HVAC. I look forward to hiring Kenny and team again in the future when needed."

Bianca d on March 2024

Our mission at All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! All Air Systems Heating & Cooling, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Kenny was absolutely phenomenal at, addressing our needs immediately and efficiently. He was transparent throughout the whole process, and made sure we felt comfortable making decisions around the furnace and HVAC. I look forward to hiring Kenny and team again in the future when needed."

Bianca d on March 2024


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Air Experts Heating, Air & Plumbing LLC
727 17th Avenue
4.45(
60
)
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Air Experts Heating, Air & Plumbing LLC
727 17th Avenue
4.45(
60
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
181 local quotes requested

Air Experts is a family operated heating and air conditioning company that has been serving our neighbors in Belmar, New Jersey and the surrounding Monmouth & Ocean County areas since 1994. We service homes in Monmouth County and Ocean County. Utilizing the highest standards of installation and service, we are certain that you will become a satisfied, Air Experts customer. Whether you are remodeling or simply replacing your existing equipment, you can depend on us for reliable and efficient solutions that will last for years to come. Our service technicians are factory trained and utilize the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly and efficiently determine the nature of any service issues. Reliable! Trusted! Guaranteed! That's how you would describe our family of services here at Air Experts.

"The salesman was very courteous and explained what was going to happen. The workers did a good install job and cleaned up after themselves."

Bridget M on April 2025

Air Experts is a family operated heating and air conditioning company that has been serving our neighbors in Belmar, New Jersey and the surrounding Monmouth & Ocean County areas since 1994. We service homes in Monmouth County and Ocean County. Utilizing the highest standards of installation and service, we are certain that you will become a satisfied, Air Experts customer. Whether you are remodeling or simply replacing your existing equipment, you can depend on us for reliable and efficient solutions that will last for years to come. Our service technicians are factory trained and utilize the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly and efficiently determine the nature of any service issues. Reliable! Trusted! Guaranteed! That's how you would describe our family of services here at Air Experts.

"The salesman was very courteous and explained what was going to happen. The workers did a good install job and cleaned up after themselves."

Bridget M on April 2025


Avatar for Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
621 Chapel Ave
4.24(
86
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
109 local quotes requested
77 years of experience

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY! If your air conditioner has seen better days and you are ready for an upgrade to a new system, then you can trust Hutchinson’s trained team of consultants to take the time to study your home’s cooling needs and your personal preferences to find the perfect air conditioner for you and your family. In most cases Hutchinson can install your new air conditioner the next day. If not, Hutchinson can offer either window air conditioners or ‘rescue’ units, this way you never have to spend a restless night because of your broken air conditioning system.

"Photo of Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson - Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson installed my high efficiency furnace, a/c unit and hot water heater about 10 years ago. i have had an annual service contract with them since then. They come out every 6 months for routine checks so no other company has touched the equipment since it was installed. at the last service check a few weeks ago the technician told me that the seal around the flue pipe wasn't proper and it was leaking. he showed me a picture of a red sealant around the joint that was pvc pipe. he quoted me a price of $500 to repair it that i agreed to. it took him about 20 minutes to replace a 6 inch piece of pvc pipe. over the next week the amount that i paid wasn't sitting right with me for what had to be done especially since Hutchinson had done the install and therefore they didn't do it right the first time. I called them last week and explained all of the above and asked for a call back that never happened. from dealing with them thru the years i think their techs are incentivized to sell products or expensive repairs. they tried many times to install an ultraviolet air cleaner even though i already have a carrier air cleaner. They are Hutchinson in name only. I looked them up and they are owned by a private equity company that seems to specialize in buying family owned plumbing and hvac businesses. So buyer beware before you let them in your house. as for the hot water install the young plumber used a piece of scrap pipe for the hot water return. fortunately i went to the basement a few hours later and it was leaking because it wasn't soldered correctly. I turned off the water supply and the on call experienced plumber had to come out that evening and redo it and took back the scrap pipe to show his supervisor. other issues with Hutchinson include the time one of their technicians foot went through the attic floor and put a hole in the 2nd floor ceiling. Accidents happen and i was glad he wasn't injured. i contacted Hutchinson and they agreed to cover the cost of the repair. I got a quote and sent it to them and they approved it and i paid the contractor to do it. The problem was getting them to pay me back. They are strictly COD when they come out, but it took many many calls to get them to pay me. Either they were in a meeting or gone for the day and even thought i left messages it took at least 6 or more tries to get them to pay me when they realized i wasn't going away. then there was the issue with the pressure booster we have for our sprinkler system. it started to leak and was still under warranty. Hutchinson took it out and said they would take care of sending it back to the company for a replacement. I called a few times over the next several months and couldn't get an answer as to the status of the replacement. as a result i couldn't open my sprinkler system for the season and the plants and grass were not looking good. Finally i called the Slimer company myself to check on the status and Hutchinson had never sent it back to them. After that both Slimer and myself had to make multiple calls to Hutchinson to find out where it was. In the meantime the Slimer company was kind enough to send out a replacement."

ron g on December 2024


ARK Heating & Air Conditioning
1167 Lakehurst Avenue
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
ARK Heating & Air Conditioning
1167 Lakehurst Avenue
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Mercer.

"Ross from ARK Heating & AC installed a new AC / Furnace in our single family house. He shows up on time as scheduled, performs the work and completely cleans up afterwards. Both he and his crew are polite and courteous from start to finish. Ross is skilled, honest and offers competitive prices. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Harold M on February 2020

Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Mercer.

"Ross from ARK Heating & AC installed a new AC / Furnace in our single family house. He shows up on time as scheduled, performs the work and completely cleans up afterwards. Both he and his crew are polite and courteous from start to finish. Ross is skilled, honest and offers competitive prices. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Harold M on February 2020


Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC
66 Buckingham Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC
66 Buckingham Drive
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Call today in the Jackson area. I offer a 30-45 day followup checkup, on every job, at no charge, which is unique in the industry.

"Took a week to get part, but Keith was always in contact with me and did not keep me waiting for an answer. Would recommend him to anyone with an air conditioning problem."

undefined on July 2019

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Alpine Mechanical Solutions, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Call today in the Jackson area. I offer a 30-45 day followup checkup, on every job, at no charge, which is unique in the industry.

"Took a week to get part, but Keith was always in contact with me and did not keep me waiting for an answer. Would recommend him to anyone with an air conditioning problem."

undefined on July 2019


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Gold Medal Services, LLC
45 Park Rd.
4.06(
127
)
Approved Pro
Gold Medal Services, LLC
45 Park Rd.
4.06(
127
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
20 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

Gold Medal Plumbing, Inc., warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the covered repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"The Tech was right on time. He was very professional and clearly knows his trade inside and out. Explained everything to me, really he did an outstanding job. I wish I could remember his name !!!"

Will J on December 2024

Gold Medal Plumbing, Inc., warrants and guarantees to the original purchaser, that should Customer accept and purchase Gold Medal’s recommended repair, such repair shall be free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for as long as the Customer owns the residence in which the recommended repair was provided or until the Unit in which the covered repair was performed, if applicable, is replaced.

"The Tech was right on time. He was very professional and clearly knows his trade inside and out. Explained everything to me, really he did an outstanding job. I wish I could remember his name !!!"

Will J on December 2024


Avatar for One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
1130 Ship Avenue
4.55(
367
)
Approved Pro
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
1130 Ship Avenue
4.55(
367
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has a stafff of highly trained, friendly heating and conditioning service and installation technicians with a commitment to helping our valued customers in your area, maintain a comfortable, consistent temperature and environment in your home throughout the entire season. We offer convenient appointment scheduling online and phone, several financing options, and nothing is more important to our team than 100% client satisfaction on every project. In addition to HVAC repairs, replacements and installations, we can help with air quality, ducts and maintenance. It is the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning difference that keeps you, our customer, happy, safe and COMFORTABLE. We pride ourselves with our on-time guarantee. "Always on time, or you don't pay a dime". We have highly skilled professionals, clean and friendly HVAC technicians and straight forward pricing Experience the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning difference in your area today!

"Decent price and gave many options to choose from."

Emilio P on January 2025

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has a stafff of highly trained, friendly heating and conditioning service and installation technicians with a commitment to helping our valued customers in your area, maintain a comfortable, consistent temperature and environment in your home throughout the entire season. We offer convenient appointment scheduling online and phone, several financing options, and nothing is more important to our team than 100% client satisfaction on every project. In addition to HVAC repairs, replacements and installations, we can help with air quality, ducts and maintenance. It is the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning difference that keeps you, our customer, happy, safe and COMFORTABLE. We pride ourselves with our on-time guarantee. "Always on time, or you don't pay a dime". We have highly skilled professionals, clean and friendly HVAC technicians and straight forward pricing Experience the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning difference in your area today!

"Decent price and gave many options to choose from."

Emilio P on January 2025


A & O Heating and Cooling
156 Dunbar Ave
4.26(
19
)
Approved Pro
A & O Heating and Cooling
156 Dunbar Ave
4.26(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
711 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Locally owned and operated with the owner involved in every job. We have been in business for 11 years with over 15 years experience in the industry. We are a licensed and fully insured & bonded heating and cooling contractor specializing in providing central New Jersey with new installation, repair, retrofit, and overhaul services on all makes and models of heating and cooling systems and air duct cleaning. We are committed to providing fast, reliable service to our customers, with all of our work guaranteed.

Locally owned and operated with the owner involved in every job. We have been in business for 11 years with over 15 years experience in the industry. We are a licensed and fully insured & bonded heating and cooling contractor specializing in providing central New Jersey with new installation, repair, retrofit, and overhaul services on all makes and models of heating and cooling systems and air duct cleaning. We are committed to providing fast, reliable service to our customers, with all of our work guaranteed.


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Wilder
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Wilder
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Im a local General Handymen who’s able to work in all inside and outside jobs from Plumbing all the way to Electrical jobs small or big, it would be a pleasure to help and work with you.

"Punctual, professional, and competent. My family and I feel like we found a handyman we can rely on! I highly recommend Wilder."

Stephanie G on December 2024

Im a local General Handymen who’s able to work in all inside and outside jobs from Plumbing all the way to Electrical jobs small or big, it would be a pleasure to help and work with you.

"Punctual, professional, and competent. My family and I feel like we found a handyman we can rely on! I highly recommend Wilder."

Stephanie G on December 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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