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Neighbors Heating and Cooling
4.8(
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairCentral Air Cleaner - Repair or Service+22 more

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The new American Standard heat pump provides a marked improvement on our summertime comfort. Everyone we dealt with was very friendly, courteous and conscientious but the installation process was  frustrating.  To some extent, that was not the fault of Neighbors but some of it was.
Our old AC unit stopped cooling well and we called for service. We decided to try Neighbors based on Angie's list as well as our neighbor's recommendation. A service technician came right away and determined we had a leak in our condenser coils, which would need to be replaced. Because of the age of our system, we decided to replace everything and we went with a heat pump for the energy efficiency. The jury is still out on how our power bills will compare to before but in theory they should be lower. 
The whole process took a long time. The first service call was in late June, and we placed the order for a new system on July 2. The main installation occurred on July 17 and we had cooling as of that date but the zoning and thermostats were not yet working properly. We had an unusual baffle system that zoned upstairs vs. downstairs. Initially, Neighbors thought they could integrate it with the new thermostats but ultimately they could not and we had to get new zoning dampers in our ducts. It took 2 more days to figure this out and this delayed completion of the installation by a couple weeks while they ordered the parts. We payed for the parts but they did not charge us any extra for installation. Even then, the thermostats were not working properly. The outside temperature sensor needed to be replaced as well as one of the thermostats. Finally, by August 13, the cooling system was functioning properly. Through all this, we never had to pester them. Neighbors responded promptly when we notified them of the problems and they were as frustrated as us.y 

Then in October when we turned on the heating system it became apparent that there was a problem. The thermostats, heat pump and furnace were somehow not communicating. Before reaching temperature, the thermostats would switch to "Aux Heat" mode where the furnace is supposed to kick in. But the furnace did not come on and once it hit that setting, the heat pump quit and would not come on again until either the thermostat program cycled forward to the next setting, or we manually reset it. It was impossible to start the furnace even using the "EM-HEAT" setting on the thermostat which is supposed to bypass the heat pump and directly control the furnace. 

We called on Friday, Oct. 18 we called and a service technician came the next Monday. He said he could not find a problem and would have Ed the electrician call the next day. He never called and finally on Friday I called them. The receptionist said he had a note that Ed was supposed to call us but still he did not. Finally on Monday, Oct. 28 I called them again and was able to talk to Ed. He came over on Tuesday and acknowledged the system was not working properly but could not identify the problem. My wife had been doing some research and found that the description for the Honeywell zone controller they installed did not appear to match our system and that there was another one recommended for 2-stage heat pump/2-stage furnace systems. We had brought this up over the phone but were told the control board was appropriate. But finally Ed conceded that they might have installed the wrong control board and said he would order the other one. On Nov 6, Neighbors called us, Ed came over the next day and now, finally, the system works.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or ReplaceBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or Replace - For BusinessBoiler or Radiator Heating System - Repair or Service+47 more

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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You won't find a better computer technician/computer builder than Jim Ferrell. I have been using his services for years and he has come to my rescue many times. When my computers crash, he helps me recover my data when no one else can. Recently he built me a computer specially designed for my needs and it works great. He got me better quality parts than they give you at places like Dell, and at really great prices. He has made house calls for me before and he has fixed my computer remotely via Internet access many times, which is very convenient. Other companies on the Internet claim to provide computer repair service via Internet access, but many of them are scammers (I have fallen prey to that myself, and my computer crashed as a result) but Jim is honest and trustworthy, so know that you don't have to worry about him taking advantage of you in any way. He will even take the time to teach you how to avoid scammers and other malicious things like viruses, which most computer technicians won't do. I recently purchased his monthly maintenance services. Every month he checks out my computer via the Internet and scans for anything malicious and looks at the overall function, and now I can rest easier knowing that Jim is watching over my computer's health. In today's world, you may feel like there is no one you can trust with your computer, your data, your personal financial info, or even your identity, but Jim is one person that you can indeed trust.


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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Heating and Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, but they don’t feel the same as an AC-cooled room. You’ll feel cool, moist air, opposite from an HVAC system that dries the air as it cools. Ventless units also have less tonnage than alternatives like ductless and central air, which means they aren’t as capable of quickly cooling large spaces or circulating cold air.

The higher the BTU rating an air conditioner has, the more effective it can be at cooling your space. It will cool off your room faster in the short term. However, over the long term, if the unit has too many BTUs for the space, it can wear down the unit faster and shorten its life span.

No, you should not run an air conditioner with a Freon leak. If you think your AC unit is leaking refrigerant, shut it off immediately. When you keep using a leaky air conditioner, it could damage the unit and release more refrigerant. After turning off the AC, have an HVAC pro come take a look at the unit.

While 72 degrees is a comfortable setting for many people, it’s likely not the most efficient temperature setting for your air conditioning unit. By pushing the temperature up to 75 or 78 degrees, you stand to save money on your energy bill. That said, these temperatures may be too warm to be comfortable for some people and are definitely too warm for most people to sleep comfortably.

As a general rule, you should have your HVAC system professionally serviced at least once a year, though it's best to follow the manufacturer's specific recommendations. Many experts suggest twice-yearly maintenance: once in the spring for the cooling system and once in the fall for the heating system. This is especially recommended for older units, systems with recurring issues, or heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling. Regular service, which can cost between $100 and $550, keeps the system running efficiently, helps prevent costly future repairs, and saves money on utility bills.

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