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Avatar for Air Duct Professionals
Air Duct Professionals
4.7(
1,518
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. My daughter contracted Air Duct Professionals to do her home. James, the technician, was professional, knowledgeable and did a quality job. I contacted Air Duct to do my home and requested James. James arrived on time and did an excellent job. He also helped me with a leak with my HVAC Condenser and diagnosed and fixed the issue."
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+11

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
4.9(
209
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Central A/C - InstallBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or ReplaceBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace - For Business+47 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had been told by another company that my HVAC unit needed to be replaced for $3500.  However, the technician didn't even look at the unit.  So I subscribed to Angie's list and chose Liberty for a second opinion.  Apparently all that was needed was to add coolant; the level was very low.  My AC is now working better than ever.  Thank you Liberty and Angie's list for saving me over $3000!
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sky Clean Air
4.7(
21
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Central A/C - InstallAir Ducts & Vents - CleanBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace+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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.5(
361
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair+13 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unfortunately, I needed an HVAC company to fix my AC during a heat wave. Most companies were 5+ days out before they could even diagnose our problem. Called 3 highly visible companies, from their marketing, who said they wouldn't even work on our unit. I went with a referral from a neighbor, mistake. This company took a week to get to us then the tech went MIA for 5 days with no contact when he said he would be back tomorrow with parts. Won't mention their name as there could have been multiple uncontrollable reasons why. I then did a lot of research on different companies across multiple review websites (including Angies) and Excel Air stood out. Once I spoke to the office staff, great experience, they had a tech out to our home in 2 days with our problem diagnosed. Our tech's name was Lucas who was efficient with his time, talked me through what was going on and gave us our estimate which we were happy to move forward with. Lucas fixed our problem in under 20 minutes. Me being me, I watched each step and saw the quality work. He even put in a fuse to ensure the same problem didn't happen again to our transformer. Once he fixed everything and got our new thermostat power, our AC has been working perfectly ever since. I'm now a really big supporter of Excel Air. Their office staff worked with our insurance company after hours and actually updated us (what company does this these days) the entire way. I can't tell you how impressed I was from their office, Lucas and most of all their successful resolution of our problems with our AC. Thank you Excel Air!"
Mini Split System Install Oceanside
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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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

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall great experience. Donald, the inspector, arrived early and patiently waited with me for my real estate agent to arrive. Donald did a thorough inspection of the inside and outside units. He was very knowledgable about pertinent laws and regulations and took his time to explain them. He also explained that the HVAC unit is old, but functioning and that it may have to be replaced in a couple of years. When that day comes I will definitely call Carini again, and ask for Donald."
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
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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
10 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

"Alex Gold of AirMaxx was personable, knowledgable, and efficient, he came on Sunday of a holiday weekend, and he quickly restored our HVAC. He explained every step, showed the cost of each step, and delivered at the quoted cost. I recommend him and his company for any HVAC issues."
Airmaxx
Airmaxx
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

It is normal for the attic to be hotter than the rest of the house in the summer, but only by about 10 or 20 degrees. Attics that aren’t properly insulated or ventilated can reach temperatures of 130 degrees or more which can cause damage to the home’s structure, including the roof, wood framing, and HVAC system.

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.

When first installed, flex ducts shouldn’t cause airflow problems in your home. However, because flex ducts aren’t the sturdiest and require extra support, they lose their durability over time and begin to sag, which can inhibit airflow down the road. Also, if your flex ducts aren’t tight enough, your HVAC could work twice as hard for the same air pressure. If you’re worried about the airflow in your home, a rigid duct may be your best bet.

In some cases, yes, portable air conditioners are worth buying. They’re a relatively affordable option for cooling small spaces. (On average, they cost between $100 and $500 per unit.) Plus, they’re easy to set up, and you can move them around to cool various parts of your home as needed. However, they aren’t the most efficient AC option, and they tend to be noisy.

Yes, the furnace and AC use the same blower. The blower is located in the base of the furnace and pushes hot air out of the furnace and into the ducts. It also pushes cool air through the home when the air conditioning is on. Even though the furnace and air conditioning work independently of one another, the blower is an essential component for both systems.

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