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Avatar for Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
5.0(
17
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Smart Heating and Air Conditioning was very responsive and came out when we really needed them. We were without heat as our old furnace no longer worked and our AC was on its last leg. Mike came out to give us a quote which was the best out of three that we had. He went over all options with us and now we are very satisfied to have a new and efficient heating and AC system. They lived up to their name as well, by upgrading my thermostat to a WiFi one that added that SMART touch to my system."
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+27

Response time1 day
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
4.8(
135
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tenant called him a couple of months ago for something he had one previously, but because he's a good guy, and we had done something six months ago that was very expensive, whatever went wrong this time he just must've fixed. The tenant said she was going to call us back to let us know he fixed it, and there was no contact again, so I'm assuming everything was fine. Our tenant just knows to call him if it's anything to do with heating and air conditioning. He usually does a perfect job and works with you if something goes awry to make sure it's right. I would use him again. He is right there."
Heat Pump Repairs & Installations
Central Air Cut-Ins
Electric Furnace Repairs & Installations
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Global Comfort Heating and Air
4.8(
52
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Global Comfort installed a full HVAC system in my home; 7 new runs for air, new AC unit, new furnace and a new Nest thermostat, all electrical needs. Rudy and his team are respectful, efficient, punctual, competitive in pricing. Rudy walked me through running the system for its first time and explained all the stuff for a brand new system in a house that never had AC. I'm very thankful for the work they did. Highly recommend because their customer service is top notch."
Team Global Comfort Truck
Carrier Heater Changeout
Duct Install securing runs
Duct Install securing runs
Carrier 95% Installation

+9

Response time50 mins
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
4.9(
346
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect Star has excellent technicians who can do installations & any service needs. They installed a new AC/heating system a few months ago. I intend to hire them again to update the ductwork in my residence. Tech was out today to tweak the thermostat setting to get max AC flow."
Lead Install Tech Gilbert Caceres w/New AC Install
Lead Install Tech Gilbert Caceres w/New AC Install
New Furnace Installation
Lead Installers David & Gill on the Job.
Lead Installer David Mendoza hard at work.

+8

Response time4 hrs
2264 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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T.A.S.K.
4.9(
236
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"James is the best! I have used him for many years and he is my go-to for dryer vent cleaning. He is very experienced and also very reasonable in price. You can't go wrong with TASK."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Rittinger Heating and Air
5.0(
18
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Central A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rittinger responded quickly. Alan, the tradesman they sent over was professional and quick. I hired them to install a clothes dryer vent and to open up a vent in my garage for the hot water heater. The work was high quality and installation was clean."
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance

+2

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 411 Heating & AC, LLC
411 Heating & AC, LLC
4.4(
204
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional company, exceptional work done for us. We had an emergency need with a failing furnace. 411 was able to come out on Sunday, the same day. Our HVAC system was 35 years old and I knew it needed to be replaced, and they were able to do so within two days. In addition, they were able to identify why our upstairs remained hot in the summer despite air conditioning. They were able to install a withdrawal vent that will greatly increase the removal of hot air in the summer, and therefore the effectiveness of our air conditioning. All this was done at a very competitive price. I feel very lucky that they answered our call that day. I can?t recommend the more highly."
Attic HVAC install
Running duct work
proper drain running
HVAC install
NATE Certfied

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jim's Air Systems
4.5(
12
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Install - For Business

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Jim's Air Systems through HomeAdvisor, and Josh was the first contractor to reach out to me personally, not through an automated service. From the start, communication with him was excellent. I provided him with a detailed description of the job, along with model numbers and photos of my existing system. He reviewed everything carefully rather than giving me a quick, generic quote. I received another bid for comparison, but the other contractor was significantly more expensive and wanted to upsell me. It was refreshing that Josh understood I had done my research, knew what I wanted, and didn't pressure me into unnecessary upgrades. Josh's team arrived on time, completed the work as scheduled, obtained the required permit, and left my home as clean as they found it. Overall, a great experience and a solid value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

Yes. In fact, not only are AC tuneups worth it, but they’re actually necessary to keep your air conditioner in good condition, improve its efficiency, and potentially prevent major damage. Experts recommend getting a tuneup at least once per year. In most cases, you’ll want to schedule it during the spring so that you can address any issues before the hottest months of the year.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, or ASHRAE, sets the standard guidelines for air changes per hour in homes and businesses. The International Residential Code, or IRC, also sets ACH requirements for residences and bases those requirements off of ASHRAE standards plus climate specifics related to your location.

While personal preferences widely vary, sleep experts say the best temperature for sleeping is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 78. If you do choose to sleep with your AC unit tuned to 78 degrees, you might want to use only a sheet or light blanket rather than a comforter. You might also consider installing a window unit in your bedroom so that you can be cooler in bed without wasting energy cooling the whole house.

If your AC unit isn’t cooling and you haven’t figured out why, there are a few good reasons to turn it off ASAP. The source of the issue, whether that be leaking refrigerant or a broken compressor, will worsen and cause more damage to the overall unit the longer the machine is allowed to run. When in doubt, shut it down until you or an AC pro can ensure everything is working properly.

No, a furnace is not the same thing as an AC, or air conditioner, but these are both parts of an HVAC system. They both use air ducts to transport cool or hot air around your home to achieve a comfortable temperature set by your thermostat. An AC runs on electricity, while a furnace can use different fuel sources.

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