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Avatar for Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.7(
23
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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%
12 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 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 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
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 Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent great service and very helpful service personnel. James went above and beyond to find us a air duct filter for a cold air return that we had never been able to find. Thank you"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Elite Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
23
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out quickly. Did the job properly replace the heating and air-conditioning unit very happy with their work and the price I would recommend them to anyone."
Miscellaneous Projects
Miscellaneous Projects
Miscellaneous Projects
Miscellaneous Projects
Miscellaneous Projects

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
721
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The cost to replace three natural gas wall heater was slightly less than Gree mini-splits heater cooler. The installers were courteous and professional. Delayed several days as the equipment haven’t arrived yet. Job cost as agreed, but took half day longer due to the complexity of installation. Results are excellent. The mini-split units works as specified. Will use Albert Nahman heating plumbing again in the future."
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%
47 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
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411 Heating & AC, LLC
4.4(
204
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was on time, very efficient, and pleasant . Best of all our air conditioning is now working!"
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
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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 Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim's Air Systems had the best value for my dollar. They supplied me with better equipment than they quoted for the same price. They completed the entire installation in about five hours. They protected my floors with tarps and were very careful to protect my walls as they moved equipment in and out. Josh, the son of the original Jim, was on the job working with the other two installers. They performed above my expectations. They left my home and yard as clean as if they had never been there. The new furnace is wonderful and is already saving me money on my P.G. & E. bill. I would recommend Jim's Air Systems unconditionally to anyone in need of a new furnace and AC system. This is a family business that has been supplying and installing systems since 1976. They take personal pride in doing an excellent job. They did not sell me anything that I did not need and provided me with a much cleaner and easier-to-service installation than my existing system. They are the best!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
90 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

"They were fast in going out to fix the Air Conditioner."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

If possible, avoid placing furniture in front of a return air vent. A blocked air vent can cause your HVAC system to use more energy, which in turn can lower the life span of your unit and raise your energy bill. Furniture can also trap hot or cold air, damaging your furniture or appliances. 

Professional duct installers suggest leaving between six and 12 inches of space in front of an air return vent. If you must place furniture in front of a return air vent, try to aim for putting furniture over a floor vent instead of in front of a wall vent, and avoid draping curtains over any vent system.

You will only need to refill your AC with refrigerant if it has a leak. Otherwise, a modern, well-maintained AC will most likely never need a recharge. You may notice a leak in an older system if your bills are higher, you hear a hissing sound, or if the air is blowing out hot.

If your AC condenser is nearing the end of its life, it might leak fluid or make loud or unusual sounds (like grinding or hissing). You might also notice that it isn’t heating your home as evenly or effectively as it once did. Also, an aging condenser will have to work harder to cool your home, which may force it to use more power and drive up your utility bills.

AC leaks are common, and an HVAC pro can usually fix them. You may be able to resolve some leaks on your own, but a professional HVAC technician should handle most AC leak repair. If left ignored, an AC leak could cause serious damage to your system or leave you with expensive water damage, usually leading to more costly repairs or replacements.

Deciding whether to replace just the AC coil or the entire system depends on the age of your unit and the overall cost. Replacing a coil is less expensive than a full system replacement, but it can still be a pricey repair. If your HVAC system is relatively new and still under warranty, or if the replacement cost is significantly lower than a new system, replacing the coil can be a worthwhile investment that restores efficiency and extends the unit's life. However, for older systems (nearing the end of their 10-15 year lifespan) or those with extensive damage, it is often more cost-effective to replace the entire AC unit. Mismatched coils in an older system can lead to inefficiency and future breakdowns, so a full replacement ensures optimal performance and avoids further costly repairs.

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