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Central a/c service or repairers in University City

Avatar for Ed's Electrical and Construction Co, LLC
Ed's Electrical and Construction Co, LLC
5853 Highland Ave
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Ed's Electrical and Construction Co, LLC
5853 Highland Ave
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Ed's Electrical and Construction Co LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Ed's Electrical and Construction Co LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!


Captain Climate Service Specialist, LLC
5165 Cates Avenue
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Captain Climate Service Specialist, LLC
5165 Cates Avenue
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Proudly serving Saint Louis and surrounding areas, locally owned and operated Captain Climate Service Specialist LLC is your one stop shop for all of you HVAC needs. Focusing on both residential and commercial projects, no job is too large or too small for us.

Proudly serving Saint Louis and surrounding areas, locally owned and operated Captain Climate Service Specialist LLC is your one stop shop for all of you HVAC needs. Focusing on both residential and commercial projects, no job is too large or too small for us.


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Fresh Air Heating & Cooling, Inc.
612 Spirit Valley East Drive
4.83(
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Fresh Air Heating & Cooling, Inc.
612 Spirit Valley East Drive
4.83(
75
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Everything went well"

Jackie G on July 2023

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Everything went well"

Jackie G on July 2023


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Hoffmann Brothers
1025 Hanley Industrial Ct.
4.72(
38
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Hoffmann Brothers
1025 Hanley Industrial Ct.
4.72(
38
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

The Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors at Hoffmann Brothers have provided the greater St. Louis area with reliable and professional services for more than 40 years. When you are in need of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors for any of your heating or air conditioning repair or replacement service needs, call upon us at (314) 664-3011 or contact our team online.

"Good"

Andrew W on August 2024

The Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors at Hoffmann Brothers have provided the greater St. Louis area with reliable and professional services for more than 40 years. When you are in need of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors for any of your heating or air conditioning repair or replacement service needs, call upon us at (314) 664-3011 or contact our team online.

"Good"

Andrew W on August 2024


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Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating
1623 Wendover Ln
4.73(
143
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Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating
1623 Wendover Ln
4.73(
143
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning and Heating, it is our privilege to partner with you to provide quality service each time you call. We aim to exceed your expectations through our responsiveness, integrity, and expertise. Our team of experienced technicians is dedicated to providing top-quality heating, cooling, and ventilation services for homes and businesses throughout the area. From routine maintenance and repairs to complete system installations, we have the skills and knowledge to keep your indoor environment comfortable all year round.

"Great job with a service of my furnace and HVAC. Good value for money. highly recommended."

Andrew C on July 2024

At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning and Heating, it is our privilege to partner with you to provide quality service each time you call. We aim to exceed your expectations through our responsiveness, integrity, and expertise. Our team of experienced technicians is dedicated to providing top-quality heating, cooling, and ventilation services for homes and businesses throughout the area. From routine maintenance and repairs to complete system installations, we have the skills and knowledge to keep your indoor environment comfortable all year round.

"Great job with a service of my furnace and HVAC. Good value for money. highly recommended."

Andrew C on July 2024


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Anton's Plumbing, Heating/Cooling Energy Experts
950 Bolger Court
4.88(
68
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Anton's Plumbing, Heating/Cooling Energy Experts
950 Bolger Court
4.88(
68
)
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Both the estimator Kevin the two installers who visited my home were very professional and kind. They answered all my questions and provided a very reasonable price for the installation of the attic insulation. I feel I was very informed on the federal rebate that was available for this installation, as well as on the recommendations of quantity of insulation I needed per residential standards and codes. I would recommend Anton and will use them in the future for my HVAC needs!"

Haley D on November 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Both the estimator Kevin the two installers who visited my home were very professional and kind. They answered all my questions and provided a very reasonable price for the installation of the attic insulation. I feel I was very informed on the federal rebate that was available for this installation, as well as on the recommendations of quantity of insulation I needed per residential standards and codes. I would recommend Anton and will use them in the future for my HVAC needs!"

Haley D on November 2024


Belking
5001 South Kingshighway Boulevard
5.00(
22
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Belking
5001 South Kingshighway Boulevard
5.00(
22
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"he did great"

Robin F on February 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"he did great"

Robin F on February 2025


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Shipp Heating & Air LLC
5.00(
10
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Shipp Heating & Air LLC
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

We offer quality and affordable HVAC services. All of our work is done with integrity and attention to detail.

"Excellent! Small job but still very friendly and quick. Fair price and did not ask for more than the original estimate."

Bradford B on August 2024

We offer quality and affordable HVAC services. All of our work is done with integrity and attention to detail.

"Excellent! Small job but still very friendly and quick. Fair price and did not ask for more than the original estimate."

Bradford B on August 2024


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Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling
110 W Pitman St
4.78(
333
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Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling
110 W Pitman St
4.78(
333
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1442 local quotes requested

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024


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Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
4719 Morganford Rd
4.70(
155
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Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
4719 Morganford Rd
4.70(
155
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
643 local quotes requested
71 years of experience

Family owned and operated company since 1954. Quality workmanship is one of our best qualities. Excellent customer service. With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are confident we will meet and exceed your expectations. Our quality and attention to detail are unrivaled by the competition. We have served the residents of St. Louis with three generations of Vitts, and are raising the fourth. Our longevity is a testimony to our service and clients' trust. We have an excellent rating with the BBB and are N.A.T.E. Certified technicians. One major difference and benefit of our company is custom duct fittings. Custom fittings give your unit a longer, more reliable shelf life and a professional looking installation. Just ask to see our before and after pictures and you'll see the Vitt difference! Also, NONE of our employees are paid on commission, and do not get bonuses based on sales. What does that mean? That guarantees that we will not try selling you something you do not need. Only if your system is non-repairable, or at your request will we suggest purchasing a new system. We will not have a "salesman" show up at your door whose main objective is to sell you something. We are there to make you happy and comfortable, that's it. NO SUBS. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY

"I'd give zero stars if I could. Made an appt for 12:00-4:00 with me getting a call from the tech Coll Mcminn around 3:47 saying he was on his way and will be 35 minutes. He said that before he comes out it would be $125 just to come out and then another $275 to diagnose the leak in my system. So $400 just to find the problem. As we continued talking I got the feeling like he was just done for the day and was trying to talk me in to getting a quote for a new system so he wouldn't have to come out. I told him the system is 15 years old which isn't that old but he said it was probably in the coils which would require replacing half the system anyway. I only called them because they moved my AC line a few years back and was thinking it possible that they didn't do that properly to begin with which could be the source of the leak. The PVC work that they did was faulty and they had to come back to fix that. Not a great company if you ask me."

Chad s on May 2024

Family owned and operated company since 1954. Quality workmanship is one of our best qualities. Excellent customer service. With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, we are confident we will meet and exceed your expectations. Our quality and attention to detail are unrivaled by the competition. We have served the residents of St. Louis with three generations of Vitts, and are raising the fourth. Our longevity is a testimony to our service and clients' trust. We have an excellent rating with the BBB and are N.A.T.E. Certified technicians. One major difference and benefit of our company is custom duct fittings. Custom fittings give your unit a longer, more reliable shelf life and a professional looking installation. Just ask to see our before and after pictures and you'll see the Vitt difference! Also, NONE of our employees are paid on commission, and do not get bonuses based on sales. What does that mean? That guarantees that we will not try selling you something you do not need. Only if your system is non-repairable, or at your request will we suggest purchasing a new system. We will not have a "salesman" show up at your door whose main objective is to sell you something. We are there to make you happy and comfortable, that's it. NO SUBS. CHARGES BY THE HOUR. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR AFTER- HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY

"I'd give zero stars if I could. Made an appt for 12:00-4:00 with me getting a call from the tech Coll Mcminn around 3:47 saying he was on his way and will be 35 minutes. He said that before he comes out it would be $125 just to come out and then another $275 to diagnose the leak in my system. So $400 just to find the problem. As we continued talking I got the feeling like he was just done for the day and was trying to talk me in to getting a quote for a new system so he wouldn't have to come out. I told him the system is 15 years old which isn't that old but he said it was probably in the coils which would require replacing half the system anyway. I only called them because they moved my AC line a few years back and was thinking it possible that they didn't do that properly to begin with which could be the source of the leak. The PVC work that they did was faulty and they had to come back to fix that. Not a great company if you ask me."

Chad s on May 2024

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Central a/c service or repairs FAQs

In most cases, you’ll never need a recharge unless the system develops a leak. If that happens, expect to top it off every two to three years—or sooner—until the leak is repaired. Keeping refrigerant at the right level lets your AC run efficiently and prevents extra wear on the compressor.

Plan on about 5 to 10 minutes per pound of refrigerant. Since each ton of cooling needs 2 to 4 pounds, a typical three-ton unit requires 6 to 12 pounds and roughly 30 minutes to 2 hours of work. Your tech will confirm the exact time once they know the size of your system and the amount of Freon it lost.

Skip the DIY. The EPA limits refrigerant sales and handling to certified technicians, and violators can face fines of up to $10,000. A licensed pro has the tools to find leaks, make repairs, and recharge the system safely. Hiring one keeps you on the right side of the law and protects your AC from costly mistakes.

Watch for ice on the evaporator coil, water pooling around the unit, frequent hissing, higher power bills, longer cooling cycles, or warm air from the vents. Spotting these red flags early lets you call a pro before efficiency drops and repair costs climb.

Coolant can escape when components crack or corrode, connectors loosen, factory defects slip through, or installation work leaves joints vulnerable. Years of vibration and wear also take a toll on seals and copper tubing. Because each cause calls for a different fix, let a licensed HVAC pro pin down the source and handle the repair.

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