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Avatar for Global Comfort Heating and Air
Global Comfort Heating and Air
4.8(
52
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To start, I put in for an emergency call to Freschi and was told they would call me 30 minutes before. They never called me back. Freschi sucks!!!I I also put in a request on HomeAdvisor on Thursday night and was given Global Warming Heating and Air as one of their verified contractors. I got a call at 7am from Rudy. I called back around 830am and we made an appointment for 1130am. He showed up at 1105am and quickly diagnosed the problem. He recommended replacing the furnace(which houses the blower assembly) due to the cost of repairs and its 17 year old condition. He didn t try to up sell me for an entire new system. He said my AC is working well so there s no need to replace it. I decided to replace the furnace and he said he d be back around 130pm. Rudy and his crew were back by 1pm. From the start of demo to it running again was less than 2 hours. Rudy s customer service is top notch!! From now on, I will only be calling Global Warming Heating and Air. I can t say enough good things about Rudy s business ethics and timeliness. A+++++"
Team Global Comfort Truck
Carrier Heater Changeout
Duct Install securing runs
Duct Install securing runs
Carrier 95% Installation

+9

Response time50 mins
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.8(
28
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 mv system."
Smart Diagnostic Van
Furnace in the attic
AC unit outside
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
4.9(
351
)
Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, 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
1712 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
722
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Guy who came gave me good advice and advised that he felt my issue was not needed for repair. He didn't try to sale me any service as he saw no need. I appreciate a plumber who isn't trying to get work out of people whom don't need it."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duct Pros
4.7(
68
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Rasu was AMAZING! I had a very unusual clog in my dryer duct and he stayed and worked on it! He took the time to make sure my dryer was working correctly as well. He went above and beyond. I would recommend him over and over! Am using him for my air vents and chimney sweep services. Heâ s honest, fair, ckeaned up after the job was complete, polite and his price was extremely fair ."
SF-Clean Chimney Project
SF-Clean Chimney Project
SF-Clean Chimney Project
Chimney cleaning/sweep
SF-Clean Chimney Project

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Jim's Air Systems
4.5(
12
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, 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%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tyndall HVAC, Inc.
4.2(
108
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My AC stopped working last November, and since then i had 4 contractors i called to fix it, i was turned down by everyone. i called Tyndall and peter came out and talked about it with me, actually troubleshot it, and 2 days later had parts and fixed it. i would give them 6 stars if i could. im so glad to have my ac running again. my recommendation, if you want something done, call Tyndall, because the rest of the contractors seem to just say its not fixable and leave without even looking at it. these guys were the first people that listened, then looked at the unit before declining service, and then actually fixed it. 10/10 great job and thank you."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, through thorough cleaning and inspection, optimizing functionality, and reducing energy use.

Not if you have a standard unit. Because portable AC units actually work to dehumidify the room, you’ll likely need to drain the unit from time to time—but you won’t have to put water into it. There is, however, another type of air conditioner called a swamp cooler that requires water to operate. If you have a swamp cooler, you may need to fill a reservoir with water and potentially ice. But a swamp cooler is different from a standard portable AC unit.

Professional HVAC installation requires licensed expertise in several areas, including electrical- and plumbing-related work. An HVAC team must know how to safely handle regulated refrigerant chemicals and the gas, oil, or propane used in furnaces and boilers. A proper HVAC installation protects your home from energy loss, fires, and even carbon monoxide leaks.

You should use a breathable, weather-resistant cover with ventilation. It can be a top cover or a full cover that has mesh to allow airflow. A full, non-breathable cover can cause moisture to build up, leading to rust, frozen parts, and corrosion. A full cover also attracts unwanted critters, such as mice, that can damage the wiring and your unit. If you need to protect your AC unit from falling icicles, choose a sturdy top cover or piece of wood that prevents icicles from damaging your unit.

To reset your air conditioner, start by turning it off at the thermostat. Then, shut off power to the AC system at the circuit breaker. Some units have a dedicated "reset" button; if yours does, press and hold it for three to five seconds. If your air conditioner doesn't have a reset button, or if you are resetting it after a power outage, leave the circuit breaker off for at least 30 minutes to allow the system to reset itself. Afterward, turn the power back on at the breaker, turn on the AC from the thermostat, and set it to "cool" to test the system.

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