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Can anyone recommend an AC guy/company in North Houston?

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  1. Clutch

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    I think my air conditioning unit went out ... not responding, turning on, etc. from the panel. I went out one time and the fan on the unit had come on, but as I was coming back in I heard it turn off. I haven't been able to get it to come on since, so right now it's ceiling fan central.

    I know AC issues can be costly, but just want to feel like I've got an honest person coming to look at it.

    Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks ...
     
  2. heypartner

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    don't ask the guy who did your driveway.

    btw: I think you have an issue with trusting people...Just give them the money....They aren't out to screw you.

    maybe maybe no

    actually, i do have someone who is awesome. you have my email, if you want the phone number.
     
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    I think Sears might have service people. Recently we bought something there and they asked if we wanted someone to come out and check out our a/c in our house. We said no though. They will probably screw you out of lots of money anyway.
     
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    http://www.jarrarservices.com/

    My old neighbors they do great work. THey have done my plumbing and replaced the ac.

    While I am in the thread does anyone know a good electrician on the northside. I need some work done on the house.
     
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    http://www.hvacdirecttoyou.com/

    This guy did my whole HVAC system when I built my house. Very up to date on new technology, good on price and most importantly, stands behind his work.
     
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    Thanks guys -- I'll be placing some calls ... really appreciate the experiences and recommendations.
     
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    Maybe not screw you but they'll try to get as much money from you as you can.
    Plus, some guys will charge more than others. It always best to get someone thats referred to you as oppose to getting some random guy off the yellow pages.
     
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    I just heard home improvement guy Tom Tynan suggest Central City Air to some guy on the radio.

    This link here has some things to look at BEFORE calling for service:

    http://www.centralcityair.com/services/beforeyoucall.html

    In my area they charge an $80 "trip fee" ($50 in greater Houston) plus an additional $1.25 per minute. Is this normal??
     
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    These companies that Tynan recommends tend to charge a lot more then an average company. Abacus for example charges for estimates, and when you get their estimate they are usually 500 or more then other estimates you get. I guess they have to pay for all that advertising that they do.
     
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    What part of North Houston are you in
    Clutch?

    My friend lives right down the street (290/pinemont). His dad and him have been doing AC work for about 10 years now. Let me know if you'd like to give them a call.
     
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    Still looking?

    My entire family is in the A/C business. My dad or my uncle could both do it, and have been in the business for 30-35 years.

    Hayden's Armadillo Air (713-946-7149)
     
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    I just paid $228 to get an A/C leak fixed (Indoor Comfort Specialist - Houston). All the guy did was blow air into my drainage tube. Then he said my evaporator coil needs cleaning, and wanted to charge me another $179 to clean it. I declined the evaporator coil cleaning and have decided clean it myself. Does anyone know where i can buy the chemicals needed to clean the coils?
     
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    did you check your breakers?
     
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    Still looking?

    My dad's ac went out a couple of years back and all the estimates were for close to $3000. This guy was able to do it for $1800.


    Iqbal - 713-922-2888
     
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