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Central a/c service or repairers in Whippany

Precise Comfort Solutions
498 E 29TH ST APT 2
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Precise Comfort Solutions
498 E 29TH ST APT 2
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Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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Air 1 HVAC, LLC
141 E. Blackwell St
4.61(
64
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Air 1 HVAC, LLC
141 E. Blackwell St
4.61(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Air 1 Heating and Cooling takes pride in our heating and air conditioning expertise. We ensure optimum quality and customer satisfaction, with every project. Call us for a free estimate on direct replacements and new installs of equipment. We offer 24 hour emergency service.

"They installed our unit in March 2015, and the unit induced motor was found to be defective in Nov 2015. They not only charged us for the service call but also charged us for the part which was under warranty. It was very unprofessional. The same part after less than 5 years failed again, and they took no responsibility for their workmanship. Customer service Person does not deal with the customer on the request. This time again they were charging us for the defective part and exorbitantly for the service call under the pretext that we did not sign a maintenance contract with them. So we did not finally go with them but went with another vendor who is far better and professional."

Kerman D on November 2020

Air 1 Heating and Cooling takes pride in our heating and air conditioning expertise. We ensure optimum quality and customer satisfaction, with every project. Call us for a free estimate on direct replacements and new installs of equipment. We offer 24 hour emergency service.

"They installed our unit in March 2015, and the unit induced motor was found to be defective in Nov 2015. They not only charged us for the service call but also charged us for the part which was under warranty. It was very unprofessional. The same part after less than 5 years failed again, and they took no responsibility for their workmanship. Customer service Person does not deal with the customer on the request. This time again they were charging us for the defective part and exorbitantly for the service call under the pretext that we did not sign a maintenance contract with them. So we did not finally go with them but went with another vendor who is far better and professional."

Kerman D on November 2020


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Max Air Heating and Cooling, LLC
288 Linden Road
4.93(
69
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Max Air Heating and Cooling, LLC
288 Linden Road
4.93(
69
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Max Air Heating and Cooling, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Diagnostic fee: $175, if we move forward no diagnostic fee will not be charged, Look forward to doing business to keep you happy home COOL home !!

"Came quickly. Explained problem fixed very professional will use again if needed"

Don M on July 2023

Max Air Heating and Cooling, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Diagnostic fee: $175, if we move forward no diagnostic fee will not be charged, Look forward to doing business to keep you happy home COOL home !!

"Came quickly. Explained problem fixed very professional will use again if needed"

Don M on July 2023


Superior Tech HVAC & R, Inc.
366 Mechanic Street
5.00(
2
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Superior Tech HVAC & R, Inc.
366 Mechanic Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

At Superior Tech HVAC and R, Inc., our services are unmatched amongst the rest. We specialize in all HVAC installations and repair the New Jersey area. Call today for a free estimate! We look forward to working with you.

"very professional and prompt"

Dean C on April 2016

At Superior Tech HVAC and R, Inc., our services are unmatched amongst the rest. We specialize in all HVAC installations and repair the New Jersey area. Call today for a free estimate! We look forward to working with you.

"very professional and prompt"

Dean C on April 2016


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MDL Electric, LLC
4 Harrison Avenue
4.81(
67
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MDL Electric, LLC
4 Harrison Avenue
4.81(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I recently had MDL Electric install a 14 kw Generac automatic standby generator for my home. I chose MDL after talking with three other companies. MDL did the entire job professionally. They obtained all of the permits from Parsippany Town Hall, did the installation in a professional manner, and arranged for all of the final inspections. They installed the gas lines needed along with all electrical work. The other companies wanted me to find my own gas line installer and get all permits. The job was especially difficult since the gas and electrical box was on the opposite sides of the house. Two of the other companies had no idea where to put the generator-one had me tearing up the driveway. I would recommend MDL for electrical work anytime ( they did some other work in addition to the generator)."

Joe O on July 2012

is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I recently had MDL Electric install a 14 kw Generac automatic standby generator for my home. I chose MDL after talking with three other companies. MDL did the entire job professionally. They obtained all of the permits from Parsippany Town Hall, did the installation in a professional manner, and arranged for all of the final inspections. They installed the gas lines needed along with all electrical work. The other companies wanted me to find my own gas line installer and get all permits. The job was especially difficult since the gas and electrical box was on the opposite sides of the house. Two of the other companies had no idea where to put the generator-one had me tearing up the driveway. I would recommend MDL for electrical work anytime ( they did some other work in addition to the generator)."

Joe O on July 2012


Charles Barrett
10 Nelson Place
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Charles Barrett
10 Nelson Place
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Charles Barrett, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Charles Barrett, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
547 W West Field Ave.
4.78(
402
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Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation
547 W West Field Ave.
4.78(
402
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation is a full service HVAC company. With 30 years of experience we pride ourselves on attention to detail and expertise. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship from start to completion of every project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take care of and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on excellent service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"This company was on time. I needed someone right away for an estimate. They came within the hour. The estimate was fair And did the work the next day. Very professional, efficient and trustworthy."

Lynn L A F on April 2025

Challenger Heating & Air Condition Corporation is a full service HVAC company. With 30 years of experience we pride ourselves on attention to detail and expertise. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship from start to completion of every project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take care of and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on excellent service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"This company was on time. I needed someone right away for an estimate. They came within the hour. The estimate was fair And did the work the next day. Very professional, efficient and trustworthy."

Lynn L A F on April 2025


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Air Quality HVAC LLC
20 Broad St
4.70(
93
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Air Quality HVAC LLC
20 Broad St
4.70(
93
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

AirQuality HVAC specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality for your home. Whether installing a new heating or air conditioning, repairing complete HVAC systems or discussing alternative cooling systems, air duct cleaning or sanitizing/deodorizing, AirQuality HVAC supplies you with the best indoor air quality products on the market because we value our customers. Free estimates on new installs and replacements! $120 service call for diagnostic and troubleshooting for heating or cooling problems.

"Amazing communication!"

Latoya S on January 2024

AirQuality HVAC specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality for your home. Whether installing a new heating or air conditioning, repairing complete HVAC systems or discussing alternative cooling systems, air duct cleaning or sanitizing/deodorizing, AirQuality HVAC supplies you with the best indoor air quality products on the market because we value our customers. Free estimates on new installs and replacements! $120 service call for diagnostic and troubleshooting for heating or cooling problems.

"Amazing communication!"

Latoya S on January 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
186 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


JC Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
337 Long Ave
5.00(
1
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JC Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
337 Long Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job was properly done. Service professional and courteous"

Nick T on April 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job was properly done. Service professional and courteous"

Nick T on April 2025

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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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