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Efficiency Air, Inc.
4.8(
321
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallHeat Pump - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Worked with Tim - was looking for new HVAC system. He was honest and provided the best price for what you got (literally thousands of dollars cheaper from other options I was finding). Was very communicative and easy to work with. He made sure to educate you on the ins-and-outs of HVAC systems, and did not try to upsell you like other companies might do. He and Efficiency Air definitely got me as a new continued client."
A/C Condensers
A/C Condensers
A/C Condensers
A/C Condensers
Canoga Park, Goodman A/C

+50

Response time7 hrs
148 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Active Air Specialist Inc.
5.0(
9
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+16 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Active Air Specialists, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 20 years of experience we are experts in the Heating and Cooling trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. please call our office @ 888 410 0677 We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call or click to schedule a quote today!

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+7

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Premier Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
16
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairHeat Pump - Repair or Service+16 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We chose to go with Premier for our new home HVAC system because of Jonathanâ s professionalism and great price. We felt like Jonathan treated us like family. He was honest and upfront about the challenges he would face putting our new system in so we were never surprised or felt like we were getting ripped off. We really appreciate how the Premier team was respectful of our home , nice to our dogs and finished in the time frame agreed upon. Our system works wonderfully , we highly recommend Premier for any of your HVAC projects!!!"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Air Flow Pros
5.0(
26
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technician was on time and very professional. He explained exactly what he was going to do and how long it would take. He showed me the old furnace air filter and the dirt that had built up in my duct system. The work was finished on time and they did not try to up sell me on anything. When we turned the furnace back on I could not believe the difference in air quality and flow volume. We had our system serviced three years ago and I was skeptical that we needed to do it again, but we have pets and I was noticing a lot of dust in the house. The technician showed me pictures of my system before and after and i was shocked at how much dirt, mold and dust had accumulated in just 3 years. The after picture showed a completely cleaned duct system. I would highly recommend this service for anyone that wants a thoroughly clean house. It is hard to find people that do what they say when they say they will do it. Air Flow Pro is a reliable and honest company that provides a very satisfying service. Thank you Air Flow Pro."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Patagonia HVAC, LLC
5.0(
10
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Central A/C - Service or RepairThermostat - Repair or ReprogramElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Repair+2 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Guillermo replaced our HVAC unit (heat pump and condenser) several years ago. He also recommended a particular app that controls the thermostat and room temp sensors to control the temperature in varying rooms. He has a great personality and very competent. He is now my goto guy for all HVAC services."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SoCal Climate Control - Santa Barbara
4.2(
407
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Gas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - RepairCentral A/C - Install+13 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was installed with a kink in the condensation hose and was not aware that it leaked under our hallway wood floor. This was June 2022. I paid to have a leak detection company come out and say the floor was OK. In August 2022, we ran HVAC for a couple of days during the heat wave and water came out of the HVAC unit, ruining our hallway wood floor. It is 10/29/2022 and we still have not heard from their office on how they are going to fix our floor."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
80
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallElectrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair+27 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
4.8(
7
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Central A/C - Service or RepairAir Ducts & Vents - CleanCentral Air Cleaner - Repair or Service+7 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I not only had an old furnace replaced but also had whole house air conditioning added. Very professional family business. Their estimate beat out two other HVAC businesses here in Lompoc⠦⠦ one of them by thousands of dollars. It paid to get three estimates. Daniel was easy to work with and honest. One of the other HVAC businesses in Lompoc is interested in selling you all kinds of stuff that increased his estimate by thousands of dollars. I highly recommend Ace Heating & AC."
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closet changout
closet changout

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & J's Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
5
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair+16 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hello, We specialize in Full service and install of Firepaces, Heating and Air Conditioning systems. We are a small local family business with plenty of time and dedication for each of our customers who we value, respect and appreciate so dearly. Thanks for visiting our profile, we hope to have the honor of servicing your Home Comfort Systems one day. Best, Jeremy Varela Owner and Operator

Samsung Heat Pumps
Samsung Heat Pumps
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

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.

Swamp coolers cost approximately 50 percent less to install than central air conditioners and cost less to run. Operation costs depend on the size of the unit and home, your climate, utility rates in your area, and the system’s efficiency. Swamp coolers use 15 to 35 percent less power than air conditioners.

The size window AC you need depends on the BTU and the size of the room you’re cooling. For a room with 8-foot ceilings, look for about 20 BTU per square foot of the room. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room should have an air conditioner with 2,880 BTU. You can buy something slightly more powerful, but don’t overshoot the BTU for a small room, or you’ll waste energy and have higher bills.

AC capacitors have a wide lifespan, ranging from five to 20 years, with an average of about 10 years. Many capacitors will last for the entire life of the air conditioning unit, and most homeowners only need to replace one once. A capacitor should only be replaced if an HVAC professional diagnoses a problem with it. Premature failure can be caused by overheating, power surges, or short circuits. You can help extend the life of your AC capacitor by scheduling regular AC maintenance each year.

Yes, it’s important to turn off your AC sometimes to give it a break and prevent it from freezing up. If your AC runs all the time, your system’s parts will wear down quicker, which may mean that you need to replace it sooner. Plus, using your AC constantly uses more electricity and leads to higher energy bills.

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