HVAC Contractor in Mahopac NY – Heating & Cooling Experts Since 1980
When your furnace quits on the coldest night of January or your AC dies during a July heatwave, you need an HVAC contractor in Mahopac NY who knows how these systems work in older homes. We've been fixing heating and cooling in Mahopac for over 45 years because someone has to understand what these houses need.
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The HVAC systems around Baldwin Place work harder than most places. Winter temperatures drop below zero with that wind coming across the water. Summer humidity makes air conditioners run constantly. Your heating and cooling equipment takes a beating, and when it fails, you notice real quick.
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Last February, we replaced 18 furnaces in one week after that cold snap. Half of them were original to the house – 25 or 30 years old – and just couldn't keep up anymore. When you've worked the same neighborhoods for three decades, you know which systems are on borrowed time.
HVAC Installation and Replacement
HVAC installation and replacement is half our business because older systems eventually wear out. The furnaces in homes around Mahopac Falls and Baldwin Place were built to last 20 years, and most of them have done exactly that. When they start breaking down every winter, replacement makes more sense than constant repairs.
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We size systems properly for your house. Too small and it runs constantly without keeping you comfortable. Too big and it short-cycles, which wastes energy and wears out faster. We measure your square footage, check insulation, look at window quality, and calculate what you actually need.
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New HVAC systems are way more efficient than what most people have now. A furnace from 1995 might be 60% efficient. Modern units hit 95% or higher, which cuts your heating bills significantly. Same with air conditioners – the new ones use half the electricity of older models.
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Installation takes a day or two depending on what we're replacing. We pull permits, handle inspections, and make sure everything's up to code. The local inspectors know us and know we do it right.
HVAC Repair and Maintenance
Your heating and cooling system needs regular attention or it'll fail when you need it most. Our HVAC repair and maintenance service keeps systems running longer and prevents breakdowns.
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Furnaces need annual cleaning and inspection before winter. We check the heat exchanger for cracks that leak carbon monoxide. Clean the burners so they fire efficiently. Test safety switches. Replace filters. Lubricate moving parts. Most furnace problems we catch during maintenance before they leave you without heat.
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Air conditioners need cleaning too. The coils get covered in dirt and pollen, which makes them work harder and cool worse. We clean coils, check refrigerant levels, test capacitors and contactors, and make sure drain lines aren't clogged. A clogged drain backs water into your house.
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Regular maintenance costs a couple hundred bucks a year. Compare that to a new furnace at $4,000 or more. Spending a little now saves alot later.
Emergency HVAC Service
When your heat goes out in winter or AC quits in summer, waiting isn't really an option. Our service covers urgent heating and cooling failures that need immediate attention.
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Most heating failures happen on the coldest nights because that's when your system works hardest. Pilot lights blow out. Igniters crack. Blower motors burn out. Sometimes its simple fixes, sometimes you need parts, sometimes the whole system is done.
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AC failures usually happen during the first real hot spell when systems turn on after sitting idle for months. Capacitors are the most common failure – they're cheap to replace but the AC wont run without them. Compressors are expensive failures. If your compressor dies and the system is over 10 years old, replacement usually makes more sense than repair.
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We stock common parts on our trucks so we dont have to make multiple trips. But some parts we have to order, and if its a weekend or holiday, that adds time.
Furnace Installation and Repair
Furnaces are what keep Mahopac homes warm from October through April. When they fail, you've got no heat and temperatures inside drop fast.
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Our furnace installation and repair service handles all types – gas, oil, electric. Most homes around here run natural gas or propane. Oil is less common now but we still service plenty of oil furnaces in older homes.
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Gas furnace repairs usually involve igniters, flame sensors, pressure switches, or blower motors. These parts wear out over time. We carry the common ones for brands like Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and Rheem.
Furnace installation means removing the old unit, running new gas lines if needed, connecting ductwork, wiring the thermostat, testing everything, and getting it inspected. We make sure the venting is proper so combustion gases go outside, not into your house.
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The furnaces in basements around Lake Mahopac deal with humidity and sometimes minor flooding. That can rust out heat exchangers or damage electrical components. Regular maintenance catches these issues early.
Central Air Conditioning Installation
Central air conditioning makes summer bearable. The humidity around Lake Mahopac in July and August is brutal without AC.
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Our central air conditioning installation includes the outdoor condenser unit, indoor evaporator coil that goes in your furnace plenum, refrigerant lines connecting them, electrical work, and thermostat wiring. If you dont have ductwork, we can add that too, but it costs significantly more.
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We install both standard efficiency and high-efficiency units. Standard works fine for most people. High-efficiency costs more upfront but saves on electric bills. If you're keeping the house cold all summer, the savings add up.
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Size matters with air conditioners. Too big and it cools fast but doesn't remove humidity, so your house feels clammy. Too small and it runs all day without keeping up. We calculate the right size based on your house.
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Most installations take a full day. We test everything, check refrigerant pressures, verify airflow, and make sure the condensate drain works properly.
Air Conditioning Repair
Air conditioning repair keeps you cool when systems break during summer. Most AC problems are fixable if you catch them before they damage other components.
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Common failures include capacitors, contactors, fan motors, and refrigerant leaks. Capacitors give the compressor and fan motors the electrical boost they need to start. When they fail, nothing runs. We replace dozens every summer.
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Refrigerant leaks mean your AC gradually cools worse. The system runs constantly but doesn't get the house cold. We find the leak, fix it, and recharge the system. If the coils are corroded and leaking everywhere, sometimes replacement makes more sense.
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Frozen coils happen when airflow is restricted. Usually its a dirty filter or blocked return vents. Sometimes the blower motor is weak and not moving enough air. Ice builds up on the coils and the AC stops cooling.
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Drain clogs are simple but annoying. The condensate line gets slimy algae growth and backs up water into your house. We clear the drain and treat it so it doesn't clog again soon.
Ductwork Installation and Repair
Ductwork is how heated and cooled air gets distributed through your house. When ducts leak or are poorly designed, you're heating or cooling your attic and crawlspace instead of your rooms.
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Our ductwork installation and repair service fixes leaks, adds insulation, and redesigns systems that dont work right. Some rooms always too hot or too cold? That's usually a ductwork problem.
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Leaky ducts waste huge amounts of energy. The furnace or AC heats or cools the air, then 20-30% of it leaks out before reaching your rooms. We seal joints with mastic and make sure duct insulation is intact.
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Homes in Jefferson Valley with additions often have ductwork problems. Someone added rooms but didn't properly extend the ducts, so those rooms never get enough airflow. We calculate what's needed and run proper ducts to balance the system.
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Ductwork in unconditioned spaces like attics needs thick insulation or you lose tons of energy. We see this all the time in older homes where ducts weren't insulated well originally.
HVAC System Winterization
Winter around here is hard on HVAC systems. Our HVAC system winterization gets your heating ready for cold weather and protects your AC during the off-season.
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For furnaces, we clean burners, test igniters, check gas pressure, inspect heat exchangers, replace filters, and verify all safety controls work. We also test carbon monoxide levels to make sure combustion gases are venting properly.
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For central AC, we disconnect power, cover the outdoor unit to protect it from ice and snow, and drain any water from the lines. Some people skip this and their units get damaged by winter weather.
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We also check your thermostat batteries, inspect ductwork for obvious leaks, and verify your home's airflow is balanced. Houses settle over time and ducts can separate at joints.
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Winterization prevents problems before they happen. Finding a cracked heat exchanger during a fall inspection beats discovering it at midnight in January when the furnace quits and carbon monoxide detectors start going off.
Thermostat Installation
Thermostats control your whole HVAC system, and the new programmable and smart thermostats save serious money. Our thermostat installation upgrades old manual thermostats to modern units.
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Programmable thermostats let you set different temperatures for different times. Lower heat when you're sleeping or away at work, then warm up before you get home. Same with AC in summer. This cuts your energy bills without any sacrifice in comfort.
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Smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee learn your schedule and adjust automatically. You can control them from your phone, see energy usage, and get alerts if something's wrong with your system.
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Installation is usually straightforward if you've got standard wiring. We mount the new thermostat, connect the wires, power it up, and program it. Some older systems need a common wire added for smart thermostats to work.
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Location matters for thermostats. They shouldn't be in direct sunlight, near drafts, or above heat sources. That throws off the temperature reading and makes your system run incorrectly.
Why Choose a Local HVAC Contractor in Mahopac, NY
We've been servicing heating and cooling systems in Mahopac since 1980. We know which neighborhoods have the oldest furnaces. We know which streets lose power first in storms. We know what equipment holds up best in this climate.
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That experience means we dont waste your time or money. We stock parts for the brands common around here. We know the local inspectors and what they require. And we've probably worked on your neighbors' houses already.
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When you need an HVAC contractor in Mahopac NY, you need someone who understands these systems and this area. We've been keeping homes comfortable here for over three decades.