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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

"We just had our HVAC system replaced. Tony and Javier were outstanding! They were professional and courteous, always ready to answer any questions. They made it very easy to have them working around the house! Thank you both for a job well done!"
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+47

Response time1 day
131 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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 - 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

"Service man arrived as expected and performed the annual maintenance of the air conditioning system. The work was thorough and it was something that was familiar to me as I used to do in my younger years. With heavy use of airconditioning in the summer in CA, this is important and something we do every year.
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sky Clean Air
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%
11 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

"I had three top rated heating and air conditioning contractors bid on the installation of air conditioning to my existing heating system. I wanted a quite and efficient two stage ac unit that would work with the variable speed blower in the heating system. Carini was the only contractor that based their bid on a heat load calculation rather than some rules of thumb that tend to oversize the ac system. Their analysis indicated that I needed a three ton unit. The other contractors said that I needed a four or five ton unit, but the blower in the existing furnace and the ductwork would only support a three ton unit. One of the other contractors no bid the job after I said I was not going to install a new furnace and ductwork. The other bidder said they would install a three ton unit but would not guarantee satisfaction. At this point I didn't know who was right. I then contacted my neighbors with AC and the same model home as I have. They all said that they had 3 ton units and we very satisfied. Based on their results I contracted with Carini Heating and Air Conditioning. The installation was planned for one day but actually took 2 and a half days. The installation itself was done in a day and a half but complications with integrating a 2 stage AC unit with a variable speed furnace from another manufacturer required another day to resolve. To his credit, when Jason Baer the project manager found out about the problems integrating the Bryant AC unit with a York furnace he assigned their lead service technician, Anthony DeCarolis to integrate the two units. After several hour of studying both the ac manual and the furnace manual Anthony was able to achieve the expected performance by a combination of DIP switch and jumper setting in both units and the installation of a two stage thermostat. Although I took a few days longer than planned, I am very happy with the overall performance of Carini and my new air conditioner."
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
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

"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

Yes, you should turn off your AC if it’s leaking. Turning off the system prevents more condensation from leaking and reduces strain on the unit if a damaged internal component or lack of refrigerant is the cause. While this may temporarily stop the leak, water can continue to drip from a thawing coil even after the system is off. As soon as you notice a leak, turn off the unit and investigate the source or call a professional for an inspection.

A dirty air conditioning coil can cause your unit to work overtime, leading to reduced efficiency, higher energy use, more wear and tear, and possible ice buildup. If the coils corrode, refrigerant can leak, causing damage, possible mold growth, and an expensive repair bill. By cleaning your AC coils once a year, you’ll have a more efficient unit that’s likely to last longer.

The cost to add Freon to an AC ranges from $100 to $350. It can increase up to $600 for large AC units requiring much more coolant. The cost also depends on how much refrigerant your unit needs. If only a small amount of Freon leaked out, your cost would be on the lower side. A complete replacement of all the required refrigerant can get expensive.

Common signs of insufficient return air include uneven temperatures, with some parts of your home feeling hotter or colder than others, and noticeable differences in air pressure between rooms. You might also observe that more air is blowing in rooms closer to the AC unit. Leaky air ducts can also be a related issue or clue.

Some HVAC systems tend to use R410A refrigerant, although if you have an older model it may be using R22. R22 is banned due to its harmful environmental and health impacts, and it is a sign that your AC unit is old enough to consider a replacement and the significant efficiency gains that could come with it.

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