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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
58 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

81 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 - Install or Replace+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

"We chose Bob and Air Flow Pros after an extensive search and comparison of different companies that offered duct cleaning. From the moment he picked up the phone, Bob was confident, caring, helpful and knowledgeable. He made me feel sure he would take pride in getting the job done, and done the right way. The ducts in our home smelled badly of dog from the previous owners, so bad we couldn't stand to use the air system at all. Bob was very understanding and fit us into his schedule within a week, when other, more expensive companies were scheduled 4-6 weeks out. When Bob and Sam came they were both friendly, professional and competent, and our home air smells great now! We are so grateful we discovered Air Flow Pros. Thanks, Bob!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SoCal Climate Control - Santa Barbara
4.2(
407
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Central A/C - Service or RepairGas 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."
3 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 - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Service or 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

"This was our first experience using Wighton’s and it won’t be the last. Aaron was very professional and very nice to work with. Our air conditioner stopped working and he was able to fix it and did some maintenance work on the unit also. He also pointed out that we needed to replace the air filter which services our hvac system, which we were grateful that he did because we had never had it changed out with a new one and it was long overdue. We signed up for their maintenance program so that our ac/heating will be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. We are very happy with his work and highly recommend Wighton’s!"
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%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
4.8(
7
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Air Ducts & Vents - CleanCentral A/C - Service or RepairCentral 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
closet changout
closet changout

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
1 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 - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACT Installs
4.9(
64
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Thermostat - Install or ReplaceThermostat - Repair or Reprogram

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Omg!!! They were here early and came with masks on. Both technicians were courteous and they did an awesome job and let not forget it was done fast and efficiently. I am all about excellence so I highly recommend them. They also cleaned up after themselves. #plus."
Clean Wire-Free Living Room
Sonos Amps
Neatly Finished Wiring
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Heating and 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.

It all depends on the unit’s SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio). A higher SEER rating means better efficiency and lower costs for your energy bills. 

Take a look at the product you’re considering purchasing and compare it to other models to decide which one is affordable upfront but will keep your energy costs low over time.

No, it's not advisable to only replace the outside AC unit connected to your system. AC units are designed to work as a cohesive system, and older units work differently than newer units. Therefore, replacing only one component can lead to incompatibilities that affect the system’s performance. Replacing one component can void your warranty, costing you money for repairs.

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.

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

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