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Avatar for Airco Home Comfort Services LLC
Airco Home Comfort Services LLC
4.7(
33
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Central A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I whole heartedly recommend Airco. Their team was experienced, skillful, friendly and professional throughout the duration of this job, from Joe's first visit to my home to discuss air conditioning options to Derek and Cam's final touches on the duct system. I had complete confidence in them, as well as in Steve, Danny, Frank and Patrick. Additionally, Airco's connections to MassSave and Commerce Bank meant financing and payment options to suit my budget. No more hauling loud and heavy window a.c. units up from the basement. Instead, I am enjoying consistent cooling throughout my home with no noise whatsoever. I am a very happy customer!"
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+4

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.5(
5,404
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. \nWe offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! \n \nSila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it?s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe ? season after season. \nWe guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 ?A? ratings on Angie?s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

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+6

65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Ace Hardware Home Services
Ace Hardware Home Services
4.5(
53
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+3 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not have been more pleased. We needed to replace our first floor AC, which is a split-type ductless system, about 17 years old. We had an idea of what the cost would be from an online site: [*** Link removed ***] We got 4 bids, 3 from A rated Angie's List contractors to install a Mitsubishi system (top of the line). Except for one, which was off the charts, the bids weren't that far apart. While Unique was not the lowest bid, we chose them for three reasons: (1) Jason (their rep) was the most savvy about the Mass Save and Mass CEC Air Source rebates, which were quite significant (he handled all the rebate paperwork for us); (2) Unique was able to do the job in a week; and (3) Unique included all the electric work into the total bid (rewiring was required). The installation team (John and Quinn) was excellent. It took them a day and half, They were quiet, neat, professional, highly respectful of our homes and proud of their work. We had worried that they would have to remove wooden ductwork which had been recently painted, but they managed to snake the new hoses through the existing ductwork without disturbing anything. Unique had an electrical contractor on site who replaced the breakers on our electrical panel, installed a higher capacity wire from the panel to the AC system, and replaced the cutoff switch on the outside. We were quite pleased with Unique's work, and would definitely recommend them to others."
Heat Pump
Mitsubishi Hyper Heat
Multiple Ductless Heat Pump Installation
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Druziako HVAC Inc
4.7(
157
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a two-story single family house. Last year, Druziako HVAC replaced my first floor AC with a Carrier heat pump. I quoted 5 companies, and Druziako was honest and gave me best pricing. The heat pump worked great in summer and winter. This year I hired them again to replace my 2nd floor AC. The whole team are friendly, helpful, and very patient. Installation went smoothly and quickly. I cannot be happier with the pricing and quality of the work. I will recommend them without any doubt. Thank you very much!"
Aprilaire Dehumidifier
Attic Air Handler
Duct Cleaning before and After
Attic Ductwork
Aprilaire Humidifier

+3

Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning
Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning
4.1(
153
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+3 more

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've used Atlantic Heating & AC for many years and wouldn't consider any other company. Atlantic is extremely responsive, priced reasonably, and they always do a great job. We've never once had to call them back to resolve any issues associated with their work, and they've done a lot of work over for us over the last 9 years. Recently, our water heater died very suddenly; I came home from my office and water was leaking out of the water heater onto the basement floor. Within minutes, their service manager was guiding me over the phone regarding which valves to turn off etc. and he had me take a few pics to send to him. The very next day, a serviceman was at our house installing a brand new, much better water heater than the house had come with, and we haven't had an issue yet, and this was several months ago. I'm a Realtor and Atlantic has bailed my seller clients out of HVAC issues on a moment's notice, so I will always be grateful for the excellent sales and service that we receive thanks to Atlantic Heating and AC."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Peter Paone HVAC
Peter Paone HVAC
4.9(
24
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Central A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a cleaning of HVAC system and also got one additional vent installed. They showed up on time and finished the work timely. They also listened to my questions and answered all of them to my satisfaction."
hvac
Ductwork
air conditioning
Mechanical
hvac

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Everclean Air LLC
Everclean Air LLC
4.8(
43
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was one of the best service experiences I've had. Gabriel was excellent. He was polite, respectful of my home, explained the service thoroughly and answered all my questions. A pleasurable experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. Will be sure to tell friends and family about this service for their air system needs. Thank you!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

If you know how to identify supply and return ducts, you’ll find that only the supply ducts will have dampers. Although your return ducts can have dampers, it’s not common. If you have one return duct that is pulling in too much air, adding a damper to it can help with overall system performance. However, dampers on return ducts are not a necessary addition for most homes.

It depends on the size of the space you’re cooling down. If you’re looking for the most affordable way to cool an entire house over a long period of time, then central air will be more cost-effective. But when it comes to cooling down a couple of rooms or one floor, a window unit may be the cheaper option, with both a lower cost to install and less energy used to run.

The cost of annual maintenance depends on the type of HVAC system you have. AC service typically costs an average of $200 but ranges from $100 to $550. If your system needs repairs, the price will vary significantly depending on what needs fixing. However, addressing the issues as they arise can prevent further damage to your unit and keep it operating efficiently for much longer.

The DOE is phasing out AC units with SEER ratings that fall below 14 or 15. The exact minimum rating depends on your region. In the northern United States, new ACs must have a minimum SEER rating of 14, though you can still buy and install older systems as long as they were compliant when they were manufactured. In the southern and southwestern United States, you cannot buy or install older air conditioners with lower SEER ratings. The minimum rating is between 14.5 and 15, depending on the power of the unit.

Signs that your air conditioner capacitor is bad or failing include a range of symptoms. The AC unit may not turn on at all, or it might struggle to start before shutting down randomly or in the middle of a cooling cycle. You might hear a humming or banging noise when it attempts to start, or the compressor might hum without the unit actually running. Other indicators include a smell or smoke coming from the unit, the blower circulating room-temperature air instead of cold air, and an unexpected increase in your energy bills.

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