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

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sean was great about repairing my disconnected dryer air duct having to go into the crawl space and figure out what was going on. I'm glad he was able to get it done very quickly as well. He also had a very good attitude about doing the work."
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+11

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Trinity Heating and AC
5.0(
10
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Trinity A/C & Heating. Our air conditioning system stopped working, so we called another company to diagnose the problem. After a brief inspection, including a trip to the attic, they told us we needed a completely new duct system at a cost of nearly $8,000. Fortunately, we decided to get a second opinion and called Trinity A/C & Heating. Jimmy thoroughly inspected the system and quickly identified the real issue: the system was simply low on refrigerant. They fixed the problem for a little over $300, and the A/C has been working perfectly ever since. Jimmy and Mike were honest, professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Their integrity saved us thousands of dollars and prevented us from paying for unnecessary work. It's refreshing to find a company that puts honesty and customer service first. If you need A/C service, do yourself a favor and call Trinity A/C & Heating before making any major repair decisions. Thank you, Jimmy"
After: brand new furnace with industrial grade filtration system. Re-wrapped ductwork with fiberglass free wrapping and acoustic soundproof closet/return cavity.
After: 2 Stage Variable Speed Furnace installed perfectly!
After: Properly sized, energy efficient, and installed to code.
Before: Homeowner had tried multiple times to get the pilot light ignited.
Before: Old furnace not installed to code.

+31

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Breeze AC Solutions Inc.
4.9(
16
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guys really took the time to fully advise us on our options. We went with service, cleaning and small repair instead of new system. Can't be happier. System works great and really nice guys who take pride in a good job . My only options for ac work from now on is from Ahl air conditioning. Nice job guy's"
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Ionel Firuta
5.0(
35
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oh My Gosh! What an amazing company to work with! I can’t stress enough what a pleasure it was having them in my home! John and Lauren worked smoothly and respectful throughout the day explaining everything to me. This is the first time I’ve had air conditioning. If I could give these gentlemen a 10 Star ⭐️ rating I would, period! You will not go wrong using their services from the price quote to a professional, thorough completed job! Thought it would take 2 days but no only one! Thank you John and Lauren ??"
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Heating & A/C Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project
Heating and Air Conditioning Project

+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
4.9(
273
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am so glad I did not try to install our new dishwasher myself. Joseph Rand came out from All City Plumbing. We had some difficult existing conditions and our technician finished the job fast, clean and made it look easy. When I call All City back to my home for another job I will request to have Joseph come out.."
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+42

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Air ASAP
Air ASAP
4.7(
46
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called in the morning, Bernie arrived in the afternoon and within 2 days we had a new AC unit located on the roof which requires a crane to install. I would highly recommend Air ASAP as you will not find anyone better nor any better price."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Easy Air LLC
Easy Air LLC
4.9(
26
)
Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was my lucky day. Brian was available within 30 min and completed the job at a very reasonable price. The work was performed in a timely and thorough manner. I have spent the 30 days investigating service providers. Brian was one of the few with a CA contractors license with evidence of insured (liability and workers comp) and bonded. And he had no issue with me having a dryer exhaust booster fan. I highly recommend Easy Air."
Cleaned and serviced ac unit.
Cleaned Air return
Cleaned air return
Inspected Furnace
Cleaned out condensation pan.

+4

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
Aace's Heating Air Conditioning & Swamp Coolers
4.5(
76
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prior to me selecting Aaceâ s heating air conditioning &swamp cooler, I interview (3) other well know AC/heating company and as most knows the â deceptionâ is real! After the initial consultations with one of the companies ( (name I wonâ t disclose)I was almost in tears about how many of their technicians were out of work and that I would help put food on their table...... I reluctantly agreed and signed the contract. After further thoughts I said to myself â he got me and immediately cancelled!! Aaceâ s heating AC & Swamp cooler they were sooo amazing and I was overjoyed with happiness! Integrity, respect, excellence, and team work they exhibited wellð ð ! I'm very picky and hard too please. I had NO option but to give frank and his team the well deserved compliments they rightfully earned!!!! Without a doubt I would recommend them to my family and friends. I forgot to mention they were very clean and took all the trash away even some of mines ð ð !!!! This review is documented from a real customer and NO one asked/ suggested I write anything. Happy customer ð ð ð !!!!"
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+133

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, mini-split systems are generally less expensive to run than central air conditioners and are significantly more energy-efficient. Because mini-splits do not rely on ductwork, they avoid the energy loss associated with ducted systems, allowing cooled or heated air to reach its destination more efficiently. Additionally, they offer zoned control, meaning you can run units in individual rooms and turn them off in unoccupied areas. This capability can lead to energy savings of about 30% compared to a central air system, resulting in a lower monthly energy bill.

You should get anywhere from three to five quotes for HVAC replacement to get an idea of the average cost of a new unit. Although this quote-collecting process can be time consuming, it allows you to compare what work is required, what type of unit you should install, and how much you should expect to pay for the service.

Yes, you can clean your air conditioner filter as a temporary fix for cleaning up dirt, but you’ll eventually need to replace it once the dust starts to accumulate. Use a vacuum with a hose attachment to clean your air filter at least once per year or more often if you have pets.

The best way to compare HVAC quotes is getting a few detailed quotes from local companies with good reputations. Then, go over the quotes line by line. Protect yourself by insisting on in-person estimates that include equipment manufacturer names, model numbers, SEER ratings, amounts and numbers of materials, details of warranties on equipment and labor, and other specifics. 

Knowing the exact equipment and materials is the only way that you can fairly compare quotes. Quotes that are much lower than others can be a sign that the company isn’t providing the best quality service or materials.

Here’s the cost formula to find out how much it’ll cost you to run a window air conditioner in your home:  Watts * (hours used) / 1,000 * (Local kWh) = daily cost of running a window unit. If you need help calculating the cost of running your window AC unit, consult an AC repair or installation pro for an accurate estimate.

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