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Avatar for Smylie One Heating Cooling & Plumbing

Smylie One Heating Cooling & Plumbing

4.76(
498
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Smylie One Heating Cooling & Plumbing

4.76(
498
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

We believe that comfort & safety go hand in hand. Whether it is in your home with your family, or at your place of business. You should always have peace of mind knowing that Smylie One will always be there when you need us, night or day. For all of your heating, cooling, or plumbing needs. The Smylie One comfort team. Charges flat rate. Award winning. We are a 24/7 emergency service business company. Please feel free to contact us after hours. Our answering service will get in touch with our technician on call.

"We have used Smylie for over 16 years and would highly recommend them. They are prompt, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Whenever we have any issues in the past, Smylie One responded very timely."

Donna C on November 2025

We believe that comfort & safety go hand in hand. Whether it is in your home with your family, or at your place of business. You should always have peace of mind knowing that Smylie One will always be there when you need us, night or day. For all of your heating, cooling, or plumbing needs. The Smylie One comfort team. Charges flat rate. Award winning. We are a 24/7 emergency service business company. Please feel free to contact us after hours. Our answering service will get in touch with our technician on call.

"We have used Smylie for over 16 years and would highly recommend them. They are prompt, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Whenever we have any issues in the past, Smylie One responded very timely."

Donna C on November 2025


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Anderson HVAC + Plumbing + Electrical

4.80(
300
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Anderson HVAC + Plumbing + Electrical

4.80(
300
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
200 local quotes requested

Since 1982, Anderson has proudly served homeowners with trusted heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services. As a licensed and insured contractor, we’re committed to delivering professional, reliable, and high-quality solutions that keep your home running smoothly year-round. Our experienced technicians specialize in HVAC system repairs and replacements, seasonal maintenance, plumbing services, and full-service electrical work—including panel upgrades, lighting, and safety inspections. Whether you’re preparing for the season ahead or facing an urgent repair, Anderson is ready with fast, honest service and upfront pricing you can trust. Anderson has earned top-rated reviews, community recognition, and an A+ BBB rating for our dedication to customer care and service excellence. Whether it’s a HVAC tune-up, plumbing upgrade, or a whole-home electrical solution, you can count on Anderson to deliver with professionalism, integrity, and heart. Experience the Anderson difference—where comfort meets quality.

"Our furnace install was done professionally. The installers were great. I do not blame any of our problems on the installers. It is their corporate office and lack of concern for issues a customer has that will affect any future customers. They simply do not care. The day after our furnace install we received a text that stated "Anderson Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, and sister company A New Image Heating and Cooling are offering a FLASH BOGO! Valid this week! The Furnace is FREE when you install an AC! Call today for details.". I called immediately because we had expressed an interest in both heat and AC. I asked why we were not offered this BOGO when they knew we were interested in both and the sale was good for the week of our installation. We would have taken this deal and gotten both. I was told by the Mentor office that they were unaware that the sale text was going out and asked if I could give them a few days. The following Monday I did receive a call back and was told they would install our AC for $4,000. The original estimate was about $6,000. So they were offering to take $2,000 off to install the AC. My furnace was $5,695. Is this a deceptive advertising ploy to get another $4,000 out of us? I disagreed with this offer and was given a contact at their home office in Grand Rapids MI. I sent the info to Geoffery Kartes who is their Director of Digital Marketing in MI. That was four weeks ago and I have heard NOTHING from anyone. I even called Mr. Kartes and still did not get a call back. This is apparently a "pass the blame" situation where no one is willing to take responsibility. Associates in the Mentor office agreed with me, one of their associates even encouraged me to escalate my displeasure because he said this has happened before, yet nothing has been done. Maybe if they ignore me I will go away. I will not. I wanted to let potential future customers know this happened. I am also letting the BBB and the Ohio AG know. Thank you for taking the time to read this."

Valerie M on May 2023

Since 1982, Anderson has proudly served homeowners with trusted heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services. As a licensed and insured contractor, we’re committed to delivering professional, reliable, and high-quality solutions that keep your home running smoothly year-round. Our experienced technicians specialize in HVAC system repairs and replacements, seasonal maintenance, plumbing services, and full-service electrical work—including panel upgrades, lighting, and safety inspections. Whether you’re preparing for the season ahead or facing an urgent repair, Anderson is ready with fast, honest service and upfront pricing you can trust. Anderson has earned top-rated reviews, community recognition, and an A+ BBB rating for our dedication to customer care and service excellence. Whether it’s a HVAC tune-up, plumbing upgrade, or a whole-home electrical solution, you can count on Anderson to deliver with professionalism, integrity, and heart. Experience the Anderson difference—where comfort meets quality.

"Our furnace install was done professionally. The installers were great. I do not blame any of our problems on the installers. It is their corporate office and lack of concern for issues a customer has that will affect any future customers. They simply do not care. The day after our furnace install we received a text that stated "Anderson Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, and sister company A New Image Heating and Cooling are offering a FLASH BOGO! Valid this week! The Furnace is FREE when you install an AC! Call today for details.". I called immediately because we had expressed an interest in both heat and AC. I asked why we were not offered this BOGO when they knew we were interested in both and the sale was good for the week of our installation. We would have taken this deal and gotten both. I was told by the Mentor office that they were unaware that the sale text was going out and asked if I could give them a few days. The following Monday I did receive a call back and was told they would install our AC for $4,000. The original estimate was about $6,000. So they were offering to take $2,000 off to install the AC. My furnace was $5,695. Is this a deceptive advertising ploy to get another $4,000 out of us? I disagreed with this offer and was given a contact at their home office in Grand Rapids MI. I sent the info to Geoffery Kartes who is their Director of Digital Marketing in MI. That was four weeks ago and I have heard NOTHING from anyone. I even called Mr. Kartes and still did not get a call back. This is apparently a "pass the blame" situation where no one is willing to take responsibility. Associates in the Mentor office agreed with me, one of their associates even encouraged me to escalate my displeasure because he said this has happened before, yet nothing has been done. Maybe if they ignore me I will go away. I will not. I wanted to let potential future customers know this happened. I am also letting the BBB and the Ohio AG know. Thank you for taking the time to read this."

Valerie M on May 2023


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KMA Home Improvement

5.00(
60
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KMA Home Improvement

5.00(
60
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
133 local quotes requested

At KMA Home Improvement, customer service is our #1 priority. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and fully insured. We provide the full scope handyman services from simple light bulb changes to much more complex jobs like bathroom and kitchen renovations. Please email me at [email protected] or call @ (216) 210-7096 with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Kris Fuller Owner operator

"Kris/KMA Home Improvement was great! What I thought would be an easy project turned out to be more than I thought it would but Kris was great. I was having mold issues from condensation coming through the drywall from duct work. He came up with a solution to fix the issue and hopefully prevent it from happening again. He went above and beyond with the prepping so I never had to clean up a mess from him like I did when the previous company tore the wall down to check where the mold was coming from. He did any amazing job painting everything and even went above and beyond by helping me install a new outlet cover to the ceiling where my garage door opener plug in. Very happy with Kris and already have plenty more projects in mind to hire him for!!"

Marissa G on October 2025

At KMA Home Improvement, customer service is our #1 priority. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and fully insured. We provide the full scope handyman services from simple light bulb changes to much more complex jobs like bathroom and kitchen renovations. Please email me at [email protected] or call @ (216) 210-7096 with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Kris Fuller Owner operator

"Kris/KMA Home Improvement was great! What I thought would be an easy project turned out to be more than I thought it would but Kris was great. I was having mold issues from condensation coming through the drywall from duct work. He came up with a solution to fix the issue and hopefully prevent it from happening again. He went above and beyond with the prepping so I never had to clean up a mess from him like I did when the previous company tore the wall down to check where the mold was coming from. He did any amazing job painting everything and even went above and beyond by helping me install a new outlet cover to the ceiling where my garage door opener plug in. Very happy with Kris and already have plenty more projects in mind to hire him for!!"

Marissa G on October 2025


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State Heating & AC

4.13(
15
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State Heating & AC

4.13(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
267 local quotes requested
79 years of experience

State Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a A+ rated Better Business Bureau family owned HVAC company that continues to serve Northeast as it has since 1946. Over those many years we have cultivated long term relationships with our customers and are very proud to say that we have made generational customers out of their children and grandchildren. We look forward to adding you to our family as we move forward.

"We needing to replace a broken furnace in our new home recently (11/22/2021). Our home warranty would not cover it because the owner Scott told them it didn't work at all (the heat exchange was cracked) and the unit still powered on and the blower worked. However because he told them that they would not cover it. This was the start of winter so I had no choice but to have the unit financed so they would replace it at my expense instead of going through the home warranty. I paid $4k for a unit that pushes about 1/2 the BTU of my old unit and from what I can tell sells for about $1,500. It isn't even rated for the area its covering. Then it took hit "technicians almost an entire day to install it and get the thermostat working. They eventually had to call what seemed to be a senior tech over to help them. Once it was done we realized a few weeks later that we were smelling stagnant air from the basement and I examined the area and found they had cut out and removed the return duct and never reinstalled it on the new unit. So it was pulling air from the basement and our return was CUT out with the support pieces still hanging and a big hole in the basement duct. I called to get the return put back in and was told Scott would need to take a look. He came out and weeks later had still not called me to setup getting the work done. I called back again and they got ahold of Scott and he quoted me like 1800 or something stupid. This install was not just improper but has been deemed unsafe by the county inspector. Thye have been notified to fix this immedietly to be code compliant and be able to use it again. As of about 2 weeks ago we still have not heard from them about when they will resolve this."

Jason D on November 2022

State Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a A+ rated Better Business Bureau family owned HVAC company that continues to serve Northeast as it has since 1946. Over those many years we have cultivated long term relationships with our customers and are very proud to say that we have made generational customers out of their children and grandchildren. We look forward to adding you to our family as we move forward.

"We needing to replace a broken furnace in our new home recently (11/22/2021). Our home warranty would not cover it because the owner Scott told them it didn't work at all (the heat exchange was cracked) and the unit still powered on and the blower worked. However because he told them that they would not cover it. This was the start of winter so I had no choice but to have the unit financed so they would replace it at my expense instead of going through the home warranty. I paid $4k for a unit that pushes about 1/2 the BTU of my old unit and from what I can tell sells for about $1,500. It isn't even rated for the area its covering. Then it took hit "technicians almost an entire day to install it and get the thermostat working. They eventually had to call what seemed to be a senior tech over to help them. Once it was done we realized a few weeks later that we were smelling stagnant air from the basement and I examined the area and found they had cut out and removed the return duct and never reinstalled it on the new unit. So it was pulling air from the basement and our return was CUT out with the support pieces still hanging and a big hole in the basement duct. I called to get the return put back in and was told Scott would need to take a look. He came out and weeks later had still not called me to setup getting the work done. I called back again and they got ahold of Scott and he quoted me like 1800 or something stupid. This install was not just improper but has been deemed unsafe by the county inspector. Thye have been notified to fix this immedietly to be code compliant and be able to use it again. As of about 2 weeks ago we still have not heard from them about when they will resolve this."

Jason D on November 2022


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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC

4.93(
28
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC

4.93(
28
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
830 local quotes requested

We are a family ran and owned business that covers the Central and Northeastern parts of Ohio. . We have been in this business for over 10 years, and specialize in everything under your roof, including but not limited to; drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, hardwood refinishing, garage repair, sliding glass door repair, and much more. We also offer basic exterior work such as gutter cleaning, power washing, deck repairs, and stucco repair. We also offer a guarantee at 1 year minimum warranty on all work we have completed. We take pride in meeting our clients needs and schedules in order to make you need to do as little as possible. We guarantee that you are our number one priority all the way through job completion, will offer you high quality and the most competitive price and that we will go above and beyond to make sure no ends are left undone. We sincerely enjoy what we do, and we look forward to helping you with your next project!

"It was great. He's a hard worker. Does a good job on time and performs the work agreed on. He also is good at communicating with when he is coming. We'll be recommending him to our friends and family. He is defiantly a good choice to hire if you want a handyman."

Bill M on September 2025

We are a family ran and owned business that covers the Central and Northeastern parts of Ohio. . We have been in this business for over 10 years, and specialize in everything under your roof, including but not limited to; drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, hardwood refinishing, garage repair, sliding glass door repair, and much more. We also offer basic exterior work such as gutter cleaning, power washing, deck repairs, and stucco repair. We also offer a guarantee at 1 year minimum warranty on all work we have completed. We take pride in meeting our clients needs and schedules in order to make you need to do as little as possible. We guarantee that you are our number one priority all the way through job completion, will offer you high quality and the most competitive price and that we will go above and beyond to make sure no ends are left undone. We sincerely enjoy what we do, and we look forward to helping you with your next project!

"It was great. He's a hard worker. Does a good job on time and performs the work agreed on. He also is good at communicating with when he is coming. We'll be recommending him to our friends and family. He is defiantly a good choice to hire if you want a handyman."

Bill M on September 2025


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Sal’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer Inc.

4.71(
5,000
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Sal’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer Inc.

4.71(
5,000
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
143 local quotes requested

**Sal's Heating and Cooling is fully operational during this pandemic. We take extra precaution entering your home wearing masks and gloves at all times. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.** As a part of our emergency service, we have live representatives to take your call 24/7. We continue to be a leader in the industry by providing professional service and quality workmanship for customers. Whether residential, commercial, or industrial, Sal’s is the one to call for your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Additional phone numbers - (216) 676-4949, (330) 497-2665, (330) 835-6702, (440) 332-4920, (440) 735-5000, (440) 888-3153, (877) 440-4822.

"Last year I wanted to install a new digital thermostat in my house. I bought the thermostat I wanted from Amazon. I called Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer to see if they could do this under a Groupon offer. They said they could, so I bought a Groupon For Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer for a service call plus one hour of labor. When I called back to make the appointment with Sal's, they said there would be an additional several hundred dollar charge for the thermostat. This was not revealed on the initial call. needless to say, I used a different company. But, I was still stuck with a Groupon that I could not use. So, last week a laundry drain backed up and I thought I would use the Groupon for Sal's. I called Sal's to see if they would honor the Groupon and would be able to do the job. They said yes and yes. When the technician got to the house, he said it would be an additional $350 to clean the drain. Sal's said the Groupon was good only for a house call and 1 hour of troubleshooting. The Groupon says o1 hour of labor. I will never use Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer company for anything. I would recommend you NEVER use Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer for any reason. They are unscrupulous at best!"

Ray T on August 2024

**Sal's Heating and Cooling is fully operational during this pandemic. We take extra precaution entering your home wearing masks and gloves at all times. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.** As a part of our emergency service, we have live representatives to take your call 24/7. We continue to be a leader in the industry by providing professional service and quality workmanship for customers. Whether residential, commercial, or industrial, Sal’s is the one to call for your Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing needs. Additional phone numbers - (216) 676-4949, (330) 497-2665, (330) 835-6702, (440) 332-4920, (440) 735-5000, (440) 888-3153, (877) 440-4822.

"Last year I wanted to install a new digital thermostat in my house. I bought the thermostat I wanted from Amazon. I called Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer to see if they could do this under a Groupon offer. They said they could, so I bought a Groupon For Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer for a service call plus one hour of labor. When I called back to make the appointment with Sal's, they said there would be an additional several hundred dollar charge for the thermostat. This was not revealed on the initial call. needless to say, I used a different company. But, I was still stuck with a Groupon that I could not use. So, last week a laundry drain backed up and I thought I would use the Groupon for Sal's. I called Sal's to see if they would honor the Groupon and would be able to do the job. They said yes and yes. When the technician got to the house, he said it would be an additional $350 to clean the drain. Sal's said the Groupon was good only for a house call and 1 hour of troubleshooting. The Groupon says o1 hour of labor. I will never use Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer company for anything. I would recommend you NEVER use Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer for any reason. They are unscrupulous at best!"

Ray T on August 2024


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Map Construction

5.00(
155
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Map Construction

5.00(
155
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
185 local quotes requested

MAP Construction is an 8x Angie's List Super Service Award winner specializing in roofing and heating and cooling. By using only the finest quality materials and laborers we strive to give you the best product at the most reasonable price. Ask us how we can help you protect your home today! We serve all of Cleveland and its suburbs, as well as the general Akron area.

"Working with Map was an amazing experience. They were thorough and got back to me quickly when I had questions."

Matt R on November 2025

MAP Construction is an 8x Angie's List Super Service Award winner specializing in roofing and heating and cooling. By using only the finest quality materials and laborers we strive to give you the best product at the most reasonable price. Ask us how we can help you protect your home today! We serve all of Cleveland and its suburbs, as well as the general Akron area.

"Working with Map was an amazing experience. They were thorough and got back to me quickly when I had questions."

Matt R on November 2025


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Air Quality Control Heating and Cooling, LLC

4.68(
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Air Quality Control Heating and Cooling, LLC

4.68(
19
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
93 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Thank you for your interest in our residential heating and air conditioning company. Our reputation has allowed us the privilege to celebrate 44 years of service to our community. Owner, Joe Insana is leading the second generation, locally-owned and operated company providing personalized service, extended hours and prompt service. Air Quality Control LLC mission statement: To provide prompt, reliable and compliant service at competitive prices without sacrificing quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

"Joe came out the very next day to check on our furnace and AC. It was a quick fix and he did not charge us anything for coming out. He is friendly and professional. We will definitely use and recommend Air Quality Control Heating and Cooling in the future."

Robin K on October 2025

Thank you for your interest in our residential heating and air conditioning company. Our reputation has allowed us the privilege to celebrate 44 years of service to our community. Owner, Joe Insana is leading the second generation, locally-owned and operated company providing personalized service, extended hours and prompt service. Air Quality Control LLC mission statement: To provide prompt, reliable and compliant service at competitive prices without sacrificing quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

"Joe came out the very next day to check on our furnace and AC. It was a quick fix and he did not charge us anything for coming out. He is friendly and professional. We will definitely use and recommend Air Quality Control Heating and Cooling in the future."

Robin K on October 2025


"I had purchased a new HVAC for installation in my home. There were challenges to getting the cooling unit to function as well as running new wire. The job took several visits to trouble shoot and complete. The service staff, Ian Bryan, and Will were cordial and professional throughout the process. And the manager, Eric, was assertive in contacting me and trying to schedule a final service appointment to get the issues resolved so the system would function properly. This company is definitely motivated and intentional to keep customers happy and satisfied. They are tidy and clean up afterwards. I would use this company again based on K&K's bottom line of doing the right thing when there are complications."

Stephanie C on March 2025

K & K Heating & Cooling: Your trusted choice for heating and A/C in Northeast Ohio. Our small family owned business is here for you with 24/7 emergency service. Contact us today!

"I had purchased a new HVAC for installation in my home. There were challenges to getting the cooling unit to function as well as running new wire. The job took several visits to trouble shoot and complete. The service staff, Ian Bryan, and Will were cordial and professional throughout the process. And the manager, Eric, was assertive in contacting me and trying to schedule a final service appointment to get the issues resolved so the system would function properly. This company is definitely motivated and intentional to keep customers happy and satisfied. They are tidy and clean up afterwards. I would use this company again based on K&K's bottom line of doing the right thing when there are complications."

Stephanie C on March 2025


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The House Doctors

4.24(
2,635
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The House Doctors

4.24(
2,635
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
871 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

✨ The House Doctors : A Full Service Company - Office # 216-703-0054 & Mobile # 216-703-0054. We Are A Complete professional contracting company , in which we cover all home & commercial needs ! No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates & no travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service. Award winning ! A family owned / operated business since 1975. Additional contact name - Mike Vecchio : Email Address ; [email protected] We do communicate via : Phone , Emails & Texting. We accept ; checks , cash , money orders , & sometimes credit cards. We sometimes will also offer financing for jobs $ 3,000.00 & above. We do offer 10% senior citizen discounts ( must request upon original estimate ). Please put your trust in us , to get your projects done professionally right ! Thank you , The House Doctors. Visit our website at : www.the-house-doctors.com

"All the work that had to be done was planned very well and completed without any delays. The work area was kept neat and clean.The quality of work was excellent. Overall it went very well."

Unni C on August 2025

✨ The House Doctors : A Full Service Company - Office # 216-703-0054 & Mobile # 216-703-0054. We Are A Complete professional contracting company , in which we cover all home & commercial needs ! No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free estimates & no travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service. Award winning ! A family owned / operated business since 1975. Additional contact name - Mike Vecchio : Email Address ; [email protected] We do communicate via : Phone , Emails & Texting. We accept ; checks , cash , money orders , & sometimes credit cards. We sometimes will also offer financing for jobs $ 3,000.00 & above. We do offer 10% senior citizen discounts ( must request upon original estimate ). Please put your trust in us , to get your projects done professionally right ! Thank you , The House Doctors. Visit our website at : www.the-house-doctors.com

"All the work that had to be done was planned very well and completed without any delays. The work area was kept neat and clean.The quality of work was excellent. Overall it went very well."

Unni C on August 2025

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

Both evaporator coils and condenser coils are recyclable and contain valuable, sellable metals such as copper and aluminum. Not only is it more earth-friendly to take them to a local metal recycling facility, but you can also trade them in for cash. Also, once the coils are removed from the system, they won’t have any traces of refrigerant, so you won’t have to arrange for recycling Freon or R-410A unless you’re disposing of the entire AC system.

No, heat pump maintenance needs are very similar to air conditioners, including keeping outdoor units clean, changing filters regularly, and occasionally scheduling a refrigerant check to see if any has leaked out. Heat pumps typically switch automatically between heating and cooling, so you don’t need to worry about manually changing them every season. However, since they are always on call, they can develop wear and tear faster than an air conditioner.

The best way to reduce heat upstairs is to release it by opening a window. Hot air rises, and if you can create some airflow by opening a window upstairs and also one on a lower level, the hot air should be pushed out of the home. Remember that fans pointing out the window do a much better job of circulating air than fans pointing into the home.

A damper motor can last up to 15 years, but it can wear out more quickly than that if you run your HVAC unit a lot. So you might expect a longer life in a colder climate than if you live in a warmer climate.

A dirty AC filter can lower the efficiency of your system, so depending on how dirty it was, you may notice a temperature difference when you clean your filter. You can try other solutions if your AC isn’t blowing as cold as it used to. You can call in a local HVAC tech to make sure everything is running correctly, fix your air seal if it’s a window unit, and clean your coils.

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