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Avatar for Global Green Solutions
Global Green Solutions
5.0(
248
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+22 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PureAir HVAC Services was incredible! Their technician arrived promptly, worked efficiently, and restored our system in no time. The service was clean, professional, and very reasonably priced. I?m very pleased ? absolutely recommend them for any HVAC repair needs!"
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+24

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Cool Air Technologies Inc
4.9(
493
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDucts & Vents - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bill and Cool Air Technologies on several occasions and they never disappoint. They’ve done a HVAC replacement as well as an entirely new HVAC system install with impeccable results. They were professional and communicative; answering all my questions and working through any issues promptly. I will look nowhere else for my HVAC needs and highly recommend them to anyone considering their services."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HD MECHANICAL INC
5.0(
30
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair+47 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THE OWNER; CHRIS ROBINSON WAS AMAZING, EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, GREAT PEOPLE SKILLS. UNBEATABLE PRICING ON UNITS & LABOR I HAD BEEN QUOTED VERY HIGH BY 4 OTHER COMPANIES, HD MECHANICALs PRICING WAS HONESTLY EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL YOUR HVAC NEEDS!!"
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+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
NT Electric & HVAC
4.7(
47
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+8 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"I was out of town when my air conditioner stopped working. My mother called 2 companies to check it out. The repair men were interested in selling us a new unit not fixing it. I found NT Electric & HVAC online through Home Advisor while I was out of town. The company had good reviews. I called Nathan and scheduled an appointment. He assessed the problem and fixed it! I would highly recommend Nathan and his company. He does what s best for the customer. His prices are fair and reasonable. I would use him again."
Power supply
Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.5(
360
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+13 more

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
4.9(
270
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

The industry's best technicians make the happiest customers. Turn to the pros at All City Plumbing, Air, & Electrical for all of your plumbing, HVAC, and electrical needs. Proudly serving San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. We have over 5000s 5 star reviews across the web from our thrilled customers. Our company goal is to make sure that we have 100% customer satisfaction. We have options and payment plans that can fit in everyones budget. We provide free estimates and you only pay when you're happy. It's no surprise we've received the Angie's List Super Service Award six years in a row! Established in 2009. ACP was created to deliver exceptional service with the highest quality of craftsmanship. We guarantee you will be happy with our services in that we offer a money back guarantee. Our technicians are regarded by their peers to be some of the best in the industry. Our service experts are continuously trained. There isn't a plumbing or hvac problem we can't solve. We have the experience, knowledge and focus to solve any problem you may have. Give us a call today and let us earn your confidence.

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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FIRST CLASS COMFORT HVAC LLC
5.0(
19
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Central A/C - InstallHeat Pump - Install or Replace

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you First Class They did a full service on my unit and everything was handled quickly and efficiently. The team was on time, respectful, and clearly knew what they were doing. Highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable HVAC work! Thanks boys"
FCC HVAC
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FCC HVAC

+26

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

You may never need an AC recharge if there are no leaks. However, if your AC unit has a leak that cannot be patched appropriately, you’ll need an AC recharge every time the freon level drops low enough that it disrupts your system—this could be once every two to three years. It all depends on the size and frequency of the leak.

When deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioner, several factors should be considered. It is generally worth repairing the unit if it's less than 10 years old, the warranty is still active, and you're dealing with a one-off issue. Most central AC units last about 15 years, while window units last 8 to 10 years. If your unit is approaching or has surpassed the 10-year mark and requires frequent or costly repairs (e.g., over $5,000), replacement is often the more sensible long-term investment. For older, inefficient, or out-of-warranty units experiencing multiple problems, replacing it is typically the better choice.

A new air conditioner capacitor will cost less than replacing the entire air conditioner system. While a capacitor itself will cost between $8 and $25, paying a professional to replace an AC capacitor will cost $180 on average. It’s not safe to replace an air conditioner capacitor on your own. 

Your AC might not cool after a power outage because of a tripped circuit breaker, blown fuse, or damage to the compressor or capacitor. If you notice your AC not working after a power outage, in most cases, the breaker has tripped or the system has built-in brownout and blackout protection. Reboot the AC by turning it off at the thermostat, resetting the circuit breaker, and waiting 30 minutes to turn the AC on again. 

It depends on the size of the space you’re cooling down. If you’re looking for the most affordable way to cool an entire house over a long period of time, then central air will be more cost-effective. But when it comes to cooling down a couple of rooms or one floor, a window unit may be the cheaper option, with both a lower cost to install and less energy used to run.

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