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Avatar for Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
4.9(
174
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+19 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A moment ago This company is great. Roy Villa the service technician was very knowledgeable. No threat of up selling. Just explained what was wrong with the heating system and fixed it. This is for a rental house. He told me about the warranty plan they have for heating and AC. It was extremely reasonable. Now I will just have the AC and heater checked before each season."
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+47

Response time1 day
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Air Duct Professionals
4.7(
1,517
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sabaz and his assistant were prompt and cordial. They did a neat job. I will call them again to service my HVAC ducts in the attic.
Thanks guys!
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+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
4.9(
209
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace+47 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were actually a second opinion for my non-working air conditioner but I went with them because they were very thorough and cheaper then the first company that looked at it. They replaced the same part as the first company quoted but were about $400 cheaper. They also managed to get the part in 2 business days where the other company said over a week. I didn't sacrifice cost for service though, they did a great job and now my AC works better than ever. I would definitely use them again. Another added bonus was that the repairman was a Air Force reservist and I am happy to support our troops and happy to support a company that also supports our troops.
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Airtime Plumbing Heating & Air
Airtime Plumbing Heating & Air
4.8(
29
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+47 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon from Airtime handled our AC issue quickly and was a complete pro. We really needed our AC fixed before the summer heat starts. He diagnosed the problem and gave us a clear description of the issue and the process he would need to take to fix it. He was professional and not to mention kind. We would hire him/Airtime again in an instant."
tankless water heater
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Chacon house
Chacon house
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+55

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sky Clean Air
4.7(
21
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallAir Ducts & Vents - Clean+48 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was really impressed with the service provided by Nadav and he is team. I have a thirty year old home that still had the original HVAC systems. One located in the attic and the other underneath the house. Neither of these installations was simple. The Sky Clean Air team quoted me two days to remove and install new systems. The install crew was really professional, courteous and hard working. The underneath the house install was especially difficult with a tight crawl space in a less than hospital environment. These guys were not a show up at 10 leave at 3 pm crew.......they worked long hours both days to ensure they met the promised schedule.They kept me informed any issues throughout the installation process so there were no surprises. At the end of two days we had two beautifully installed systems that now cool our 4000 sq ft house in a matter of an hour instead of the 4 or 5 the old system required. I feel that the pricing they gave me was very fair and at the end of the job I felt like I got more value than what I paid. I would certainly use them again in the future."
Air duct full of dust and debris.
Cleaned duct
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+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Carini Home Services
Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+47 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will came on time and came in and told me had did several of the homes in my area, so he wouldn't need to do a load-test for our home. I felt a little nervous about not doing a load test because I know too small or too big of a a/c unit both have its problem, but I took it on good faith that he knew what he was doing. He asked me what I wanted, I told him just basic a/c unit., as I wouldn't be using it much (just for very hot days). He provided me with 2 options - a complete new HVAC system ($9,545.31) or just an A/C Unit & Compressor ($7,652.31). He also explained that Carini was extremely busy and that they were 1 month out on scheduling any installations."
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Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time10 mins
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
AirMaxx, Inc.
4.4(
662
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Central A/C - Service or RepairGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - RepairHeat Pump - Repair or Service

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a new HVAC system installed. Old one died. They were very professional, organized, courteous and cleaned up after themselves. Started at 8 A.M. and finished around 2:30 P.M. with a short lunch break. Fast and organized. After it was all done, the supervisor, Vlad, came and checked everything out to ensure all was functioning properly. The 2 stage HVAC system passed and the Wi-Fi thermostat worked fine. Our 1957 home, low sloped roof was no problem for the crew. (Like they had done this sort of thing many times before) Quick, friendly, professional, clean, hard working, courteous, reliable, and a good, competitive price. What more can you ask for?"
Airmaxx
Airmaxx
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

One of the fastest ways to unfreeze an AC unit is to turn off the unit and, if it’s warm outside, use the fan-only mode to help blow warmer air through the unit to speed up the defrosting process. While it may be tempting to use a hair dryer to defrost the air conditioner, that high heat can damage the coils.

After defrosting, if you can safely solve the issue with a fix like changing the filter, go ahead and do so. Otherwise, call in a pro before turning your AC back on.

This depends on the extent of the freezing. Some ACs only need an hour or two to thaw out, but others may need a full day to completely unfreeze. Once you turn off the system to let it unfreeze, check it periodically to make sure the drain pan doesn’t overflow. When you turn the system back on, keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t start freezing again.

The average life span of an HVAC system is 15 to 20 years. Even if your old air conditioner is still functional, it isn't as energy-efficient as a newer system (especially one with an Energy Star designation). Older HVAC systems aren't as efficient, and the 10-year mark is when you should start making full system replacement plans. Twenty years in, that plan should be well underway rather than waiting for the unit to die.

Most AC repair technicians will take between two and six hours to carry out repairs, depending on the work needed and the accessibility of the unit. For example, recharging refrigerant lines should take one to two hours to service, while replacing a compressor, blower fan, or other major components can take five to eight hours. You can ask your AC repair technician how long they expect the job to take, but just in case, you should plan on being home and available for most of the day.

Yes, it is possible. An electrical fire can break out if the compressor has inadequate ventilation. When it overheats but doesn't have a proper thermal cutout, this can cause the motor to short-circuit and catch fire. This risk is exacerbated if flammable materials, like dust and fallen leaves, are clogging the unit. The compressor overheating won't start a fire by itself, but poor maintenance and installation can increase the risk once it hits its breaking point and short-circuits.

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