At 3-Step Plumbing we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Seth is very friendly, easy to work, knowledgeable and works hard for you. He offers fair prices and delivers superior work. "
Sanford B on November 2025
At 3-Step Plumbing we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Seth is very friendly, easy to work, knowledgeable and works hard for you. He offers fair prices and delivers superior work. "
Quality and Craftsmanship are our top priority! Fast, friendly and professional electricians help you get your project going smoothly. Hackett Electric services residential, commercial, and industrial systems. We look forward to providing you with the best customer experience possible.
"Responded quickly to my request and were able to send someone over the weekend to assess the issue."
Anna B on June 2025
Quality and Craftsmanship are our top priority! Fast, friendly and professional electricians help you get your project going smoothly. Hackett Electric services residential, commercial, and industrial systems. We look forward to providing you with the best customer experience possible.
"Responded quickly to my request and were able to send someone over the weekend to assess the issue."
Mountain Rat Handyman Services is a growing business serving the Durango/Bayfield area with a wide range of home improvement and repair skills. Our team brings diverse expertise to handle projects big and small - from drywall and painting to appliance installation, solar panel work, and specialized technical experience with hot tubs (Jacuzzi/Sundance brands) and heating systems (gas, pellet, and woodburning stoves). We also offer professional cleaning services for both residential and commercial properties to keep your spaces spotless and well-maintained.
"Wyatt and Justus were very professional, took their time and did a great job. Cash was so nice to work with on scheduling. I will definitely hire them again! The pricing was fair and what was quoted. "
Cyndi P on November 2025
Mountain Rat Handyman Services is a growing business serving the Durango/Bayfield area with a wide range of home improvement and repair skills. Our team brings diverse expertise to handle projects big and small - from drywall and painting to appliance installation, solar panel work, and specialized technical experience with hot tubs (Jacuzzi/Sundance brands) and heating systems (gas, pellet, and woodburning stoves). We also offer professional cleaning services for both residential and commercial properties to keep your spaces spotless and well-maintained.
"Wyatt and Justus were very professional, took their time and did a great job. Cash was so nice to work with on scheduling. I will definitely hire them again! The pricing was fair and what was quoted. "
We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Extremely prompt response and efficient repair of my incoming water line just in time for Thanksgiving. I cannot rate the value for money since I have not yet received an invoice."
William H R on December 2021
We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Extremely prompt response and efficient repair of my incoming water line just in time for Thanksgiving. I cannot rate the value for money since I have not yet received an invoice."
We are a family business located in Durango, Colorado servicing La Plata and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We specialize in new construction, remodeling and plumbing repairs, as well as hot water heaters, water conditioning and more. Our company values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pay close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Avoid Shubert Plumbing like the plague. They falsify their estimates, inflate their bills with false material and labor costs, and overcharge their customers time and again. We have a plumbing system Shubert worked on with the prior owners so we kept them to work on it. So Shubert gave us a $9,000 estimate to repair pipes upstairs which grew to $16,000 with no change in scope when the work was done. They have done this to us a couple of times now, and we are done working with Shubert and team. Recently, Shubert claimed to need 3 plumbers all day (aka 8hrs each) to replace a hot water heater. They were here for 4 hours for the install and two plumbers were idle most of the time. After the install we still did not have hot water, they left the old water heater in the driveway for almost a month and left a black sludge on the garage floor for a month. And they wanted to get paid before taking a month to finally finish the job. Avoid these folks at all costs!! "
Frank W on January 2025
We are a family business located in Durango, Colorado servicing La Plata and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We specialize in new construction, remodeling and plumbing repairs, as well as hot water heaters, water conditioning and more. Our company values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pay close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Avoid Shubert Plumbing like the plague. They falsify their estimates, inflate their bills with false material and labor costs, and overcharge their customers time and again. We have a plumbing system Shubert worked on with the prior owners so we kept them to work on it. So Shubert gave us a $9,000 estimate to repair pipes upstairs which grew to $16,000 with no change in scope when the work was done. They have done this to us a couple of times now, and we are done working with Shubert and team. Recently, Shubert claimed to need 3 plumbers all day (aka 8hrs each) to replace a hot water heater. They were here for 4 hours for the install and two plumbers were idle most of the time. After the install we still did not have hot water, they left the old water heater in the driveway for almost a month and left a black sludge on the garage floor for a month. And they wanted to get paid before taking a month to finally finish the job. Avoid these folks at all costs!! "
Sears Home Services has helped consumers transform their homes for over 25 years. Make us your destination for fast and easy home improvement, upgrades, and remodels. Save up to $1975 on new HVAC systems. Restrictions Apply.
"Very good service"
Wayne & Mary S on October 2017
Sears Home Services has helped consumers transform their homes for over 25 years. Make us your destination for fast and easy home improvement, upgrades, and remodels. Save up to $1975 on new HVAC systems. Restrictions Apply.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jesse has always been very responsive, professional, and dependable. I highly recommend working with him."
High Meadows Properties L on October 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jesse has always been very responsive, professional, and dependable. I highly recommend working with him."
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com
"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"
Ron R on October 2025
Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com
"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"
In Pagosa Springs since 1995, PBS Heating & Air is a full service heating and air conditioning company. Our primary mission is repair and maintenance. If your system is not working we can help. We answer the phone whenever possible although we are occasionally out of cell range...when that happens please leave us a text us at 970-946-5535 and we will get back to you as soon as we can. But, we also install and replace so... Our traditional forced air product for heating and cooling is American Standard and we believe that it is the best. We offer Weil-McLane boilers for our traditional hydronic heating systems. Our specialty, though, is geothermal heating and cooling...we are the exclusive provider of WaterFurnace geothermal heat pumps. Geo systems are the most energy efficient way to heat and cool in existence with effective efficiencies that can exceed 400% Geo systems work EVERYWHERE from Alaska to Florida...you do not need to be near the hot springs.
"The service provided was prompt and professional. Gordon was very knowledgeable in this field and he explained what was going on and why the problem existed. He then provided the fix necessary, just in time for the winter weather. The cost for the service call was appropriate and I would defiantly use him again."
Cindy L on October 2021
In Pagosa Springs since 1995, PBS Heating & Air is a full service heating and air conditioning company. Our primary mission is repair and maintenance. If your system is not working we can help. We answer the phone whenever possible although we are occasionally out of cell range...when that happens please leave us a text us at 970-946-5535 and we will get back to you as soon as we can. But, we also install and replace so... Our traditional forced air product for heating and cooling is American Standard and we believe that it is the best. We offer Weil-McLane boilers for our traditional hydronic heating systems. Our specialty, though, is geothermal heating and cooling...we are the exclusive provider of WaterFurnace geothermal heat pumps. Geo systems are the most energy efficient way to heat and cool in existence with effective efficiencies that can exceed 400% Geo systems work EVERYWHERE from Alaska to Florida...you do not need to be near the hot springs.
"The service provided was prompt and professional. Gordon was very knowledgeable in this field and he explained what was going on and why the problem existed. He then provided the fix necessary, just in time for the winter weather. The cost for the service call was appropriate and I would defiantly use him again."
Cindy L on October 2021
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
Yes, it's normal for air conditioners to leak tiny amounts of water due to condensation. Under normal circumstances, all excess moisture travels to the drain pan to be pumped through your system's drain line. You should call a technician to diagnose the issue if you're noticing frequent leaking or pooling. It's also important to investigate if your homeowners insurance can cover water damage.
A common HVAC rule is that for every 500 to 600 square feet of living space, you need 1 ton of heating or cooling capacity. Now that you know this common rule, you also need to know that it isn’t very accurate, and a dedicated pro wouldn’t use it for your home. If you talk to a pro who won’t or can’t perform a proper Manual J calculation, consider hiring someone more thorough.
A calculation method that your HVAC contractor will use to ensure your system does what it's supposed to is measuring duct output, or its CFM. The calculation requires knowing the cross-sectional area of the ductwork and determining the air speed past any given point within it.
For most systems, an annual HVAC system service is more than enough. Some homeowners prefer a twice-a-year visit to ensure the system is ready for the upcoming summer and winter seasons. If you need to call an HVAC pro more often than this, it may be time to check if your system is getting old enough for a replacement.
While most air conditioners can last between 10 and 20 years, they will only last this long (or longer) if properly taken care of. Routine maintenance and inspections help keep your AC unit running in tip-top shape but understanding what factors will decrease its lifespan will also help keep your unit running cool.
Some things that shorten your AC’s lifespan include:
Extreme outdoor conditions, like high humidity or extensive salt spray
Improper installation
Extended run times, either by the unit being too small or the thermostat setting too low
Not performing required maintenance
The Durango, CO homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Average costs of HVAC inspections vary based on house size, location, and type of HVAC system. Follow our easy guide to gauge your home’s HVAC inspection cost.
What you’ll pay for furnace repairs depends on many factors, including what parts are malfunctioning, where you live, and even the time of day. Here’s a breakdown of what can go wrong with your furnace and the cost to fix those issues.
Even when you're sweating up a storm on a hot day, your AC should keep its cool. Here's what to do when condensation on your AC signals larger problems.
