"Riley was the technician who serviced my air conditioner yesterday. Riley always kept me informed on the progress of the work he was doing and before leaving THOROUGHLY explained the condition of my air conditioner and what I can do to extend its life. Fortunately my air conditioner, even though it’s 11 years old, is in great condition and I plan on doing things to prolong its life. Overall I would give Riley a rating of 10. He is an exceptional technician, knows his job, explains things well, and personable. The cost today was $17 for a replacement filter."
Hi, I'm Brandt Toft, and I bring hands-on experience in both commercial and residential HVAC/refrigeration work. My background includes commercial refrigeration systems and commercial HVAC installation, service, and repair, along with residential AC, furnace, and HVAC work for homeowners.\nWhether it's keeping a walk-in cooler running for a restaurant, servicing a rooftop commercial unit, or diagnosing a furnace issue in your home, I bring the same level of care and technical know-how to every job. I pride myself on honest diagnostics, reliable repairs, and clear communication ? no guesswork, no upselling you on things you don't need.\nLooking forward to helping keep your home or business comfortable year-round.\nBrandt Toft
"Phil is knowledgeable, efficient, and comes promptly when called. He has kept our split level air conditioning units running efficiently. Amy is great at customer service and both of them are so pleasant to do business with! We are so glad to have them on our side!"
"Jim was very helpful and personable to work with. I had recently moved to the Huntsville area and was unable to connect my wireless printer. There were also some things going on with my laptop that made me suspect a virus had somehow gotten on to it, it was running more slowly than usual, and I wasn't happy with the Win7 configuration I had done when I bought the computer. Jim came in and assessed the problems and we agreed on a time for him to take the laptop and reinstall the OS. He was able to get the wireless connection to work as well. He took the computer on a Friday evening and returned it Sunday evening in prime condition. A few weeks later I got an error message while reinstalling my accounting software so I called Jim. He talked me through the problem over the phone and I was able to get the program installed so I could use the program. Jim is great to work with, his pricing is very fair, he is prompt and reliable. I will definitely use his services again. "
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n
"Hired the Comfort Company to install a new propane high efficiency furnace, air source heat pump and take out my old nasty oil tank. Very satisfied and my wallet took a smaller hit than I thought it would! Highly recommend!"
"Bryan with Kaduce provided a range of options for replacing our system. He walked us through the costs and benefits of each option for our cabin. The install crew was friendly and did a good job installing they mini-split system we selected. They also completed the rebate process with the power company and registered our system with Carrier. The system is operating great. Very comfortable and much more energy efficient than our previous heating and cooling system. I would definitely choose Kaduce again."
"Chad was so personable and knowledgeable. He diagnosed the issue with my broken central air quickly. The repairs were completed same day as he had the parts he needed in his truck. So happy to have my AC back up and running! Will definitely be saving his number for any future repair needs that I have. Thanks Chad!"
"I would highly recommend them. I had elderly in-laws that were having a guy from another company come in every year and re-charge their central air unit. It would cost them $125.00 a year and this went on for 5 or 6 years straight. I had Ferrara's come out and look at it and he said and quot;if you would fix this obvious leak they wouldn't have to pay this money every yearand quot;. He only charged $80.00 to fix it and for the next five years they didn't have any problems."
No, a furnace is not the same thing as an AC, or air conditioner, but these are both parts of an HVAC system. They both use air ducts to transport cool or hot air around your home to achieve a comfortable temperature set by your thermostat. An AC runs on electricity, while a furnace can use different fuel sources.
You will enjoy greater energy efficiency and save on your annual energy bills, with new, modern HVAC systems using 30% to 50% less energy than older models. Upgrading your HVAC system is also a great way to embrace new technology, such as smart thermostats, lighting, fan speed, and humidity from your phone or tablet.
Unfreezing an AC unit is not a DIY project unless the problem is a dirty air filter. Changing out an air filter is easy for homeowners, but otherwise, trying to repair ductwork, refill refrigerant, or replace a blower fan motor are tasks best left to the pros. Otherwise, you could cause further damage to your cooling system or even harm to yourself.
Condensation forms when warmer, outside air combines with cooler air in your ductwork. This can happen when there are leaks in your air ducts, your HVAC system has a dirty air filter, or there’s a lack of insulation around the ducts. To prevent it from happening, replace your HVAC filters as directed. Also, once every five years, hire a local air duct cleaner to clean and inspect them.
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.
The Backus, MN homeowners’ guide to air conditioning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A mini-split allows for zoned cooling, helpful for cooling spaces like garages. Learn the cost to install a mini-split unit in a garage with this guide.
