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At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating, we pride ourselves in being a locally owned and operated HVAC company. With more than 30 years of experience and a master technician and mechanical engineer as our owner, we can replace, repair, and provide maintenance for your business or home’s HVAC system.

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Blower went out on a Sunday. They answered my call, got me in, replaced blower, very easy!
Response from the owner: We're so glad we could assist you with your blower on a Sunday! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thomas is amazing and came over in only a couple hours and fixed my ac! True life saver 🙏🏼
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Fantastic experience! Our AC went out on a scorching Saturday evening. I wasn’t actually expecting anybody to get out that night, but when calling - I immediately got an answer, was on the schedule in 5 minutes, and Thomas showed up an hour later. He was honest, professional, and educational. Most importantly, I didn’t feel like he was cutting corners or trying to get in and out… a welcome contrast from most services these days. 6 stars out of 5, highly recommend.
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Service technician came out to fix our problem within 2 hours of my call. Fixed the problem. Was excellent.
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Our air conditioner stopped working & left us in this unbearable heat. Thomas Hoffman air conditioning & heating came to the rescue and saved the day!! We can't thank you enough. We highly recommended his services.
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A/C went out after hours. Company came out with no hesitation and got us going right away. Excellent service and would recommend to anyone that has the need.
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We have complete trust in Thomas Hoffman AC. They have helped us several times over the years with hard to diagnose issues with our geothermal heat pump and traditional HVAC. They are competent, courteous and very easy to schedule .
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The service technicians are very courteous and communicate well with the customer. They let you know what, if any, problems are found, the options, and the cost of the repair(s). Quick and efficient.
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Nick came on SUNDAY when my a/c quit. He fixed the problem quickly and the price was reasonable. Great customer service.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, Sherri! We're glad we could help with your a/c and provide great customer service at a reasonable price. We appreciate your business!
Called Thomas Hoffmann HVAC and received service very quickly, nick came out the next day and repaired my issue quickly. Really appreciate their service and would recommend to anyone in kirkwood!
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Excellent Service. Thank you Zackery
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I have complete trust in Thomas Hoffman AC . I have had multipletechnicians who are always polite and knowledgeable.
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Excellent service! I called Thomas Hoffman A/C & Heating at 8pm and they had us back up and going before bedtime! Great company!
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Came quickly and was awesome to talk to. Quick and had all the parts on hand. Wouldn’t use anyone else.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, Brendan! We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We appreciate your support!
We recently had no a/c during a heat advisory. Thomas Hoffmann AC and Heating did a great job getting us back up and running and helped us make the most cost effective decisions on the fix.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, we're glad we could help you during a challenging time. Thank you for your continued support, Don!
Thomas came to the rescue when our AC went out when it was 100 degrees out! He arrived a few hours after placing an after hours call and quickly diagnosed the problem. He had our AC unit back up and running within an hour so my family could sleep in a cool house. I highly recommend Thomas Hoffmann for anyone needing AC services!
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, Lindsay! So glad Thomas could help get your AC up and running smoothly again for your family's comfort. Your recommendation means a lot!
Thomas Hoffman repaired our furnace in this past winter and A/C this summer. Job well done in both instances. Thank you!
Response from the owner: Thank you for trusting us with your furnace and A/C repairs, Jennifer! We appreciate your kind words and are glad we could help.
Our technician Zach was friendly and did a very thorough job. He even called me ahead of our appointment to let me know he might be a little later than anticipated. Would highly recommend.
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Great experience. Nick diagnosed the issue quickly (unit making annoying noise). Nick was speedy in the repair, and also made a courtesy follow-up visit. Nick provided excellent technical expertise, customer service and communication. Nick was chill and friendly, and overall pried and exceptional customer experience.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, Jon! We appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that Nick was able to provide you with excellent service.
I am very pleased with the service provided., especially the quick response to my request . The technician came on a Sunday morning and had my cooling system repaired within an hour. Thank you !
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Great job explaining the situation they were early and notified me on estimated arrival time. Great customer service and reasonable prices as well will definitely use again for personal and business.
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Top notch company
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Nick Hoffmann with Thomas Hoffmann Heating and Cooling is top notch. He is a true professional with friendly service. They do service, repair, and installation. They have a lot of years of experience and always look for the best way to help each and every customer. Please give Nick a call today for all of your heating and cooling needs.
Response from the owner: Thank you for recognizing Nick's professionalism and friendly service, we appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear about your positive experience with us!
We used Thomas Hoffman Air Conditioning to service our Hot Water Heater and plan on using them in the future for maintenance program.
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Fast response and quick resolution
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Quick to respond, very open and honest about what was wrong with good recommendations. We will continue to use them for all our HVAC needs
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Thomas Hoffman Air Conditioning was very knowledgeable on finding and communicating issues found with my AC not cooling efficiently.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate your feedback and are glad we could assist with your AC concerns.
Very good experience. Same day service. Hours later, the tech showed up and was in and out in about 20 mins. He was very nice and spent some time as well reviewing the remote control for the wall unit.
Response from the owner: We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with our same day service and that our tech was able to assist you efficiently and effectively. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Thomas Hoffman was originally recommended to me by an "insider" in the HVAC field, and it's one of the best referrals I've ever gotten! I've now been using them for four years, and two different homes. They are responsive, prompt, professional, and kind. They are also reasonable in their rates and honest in their assessments--no scammy upselling here! Most recently our AC went out over the weekend, and I called on a Sunday, expecting to leave a voicemail and hoping for an appointment within the next several business days. Instead, Nick Hoffmann answered right away, and he was at my house within the hour! Diagnosed and fixed the problem within another hour! They've definitely earned my trust, my thanks, and my business.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support, Douglas! We truly appreciate your trust and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
The service was great. The installers and guys that brought the materials needed were great. Cleaned up afterwards and answered any questions that I had. Would recommend.
Response from the owner: We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our team! Thank you for recommending us.
The staff was very professional and friendly. And they took no Tim at all to find and fix the problem with my AC. I would highly recommend to my family and friends.
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Got here in about 2 hrs Went rite to the problem Did not take long at all I'm very happy and will call them in the future
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This company is so responsive to me that I love them. They respond immediately and I trust them. It always cost me, but that is the nature of the beast. I haven’t been steered wrong yet. They are genuinely nice to work with and honest. I use their maintenance program as well. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate your trust in us and are glad to hear about your positive experience with our services.
Nick was great! Answered all my questions and concerns. I would definitely recommend T. Hoffmann AC to my family and friends!
Response from the owner: Thank you for recommending us to your family and friends, Robert! We're glad Nick was able to address all your questions and concerns.
Excellent service and got the A/C fixed in a timely manner
Response from the owner: We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our service and that we could fix your A/C promptly! Thank you!
Thomas came through in a pinch when our air went out on a weekend. Even with the emergency fee, his rates are very reasonable. It was a simple part replacement rather than the whole unit, which we thought might be necessary. I can’t say enough good things about Thomas. We will certainly use him again!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words, Catherine! We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad we could help. Looking forward to assisting you again in the future!
My ac stopped working last evening. A tech was here at 0800am this morning and found the problem. I am so grateful the company prioritized my issue,and fixed it. I have company coming this Friday evening for the weekend. I am glad we did not have to go to a Hotel! Thank you Hoffmann Air.
Response from the owner: We're so glad we could help you out before your company arrives! Thank you for choosing Hoffmann Air.
Nick was friendly, professional and knowledgeable, he did an awesome job!!
Response from the owner: Thank you for recognizing Nick's friendliness, professionalism, and knowledge - we're glad you had an awesome experience!
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, Josh! We appreciate your feedback.
I left a message at 8:00 and he was here by 9:30! Fixed my air conditioner in about 30 minutes!!! Great service!!!
Response from the owner: We're so glad we could help you out quickly! Appreciate your kind words, Tammy!
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Your air conditioner can be a lifesaver during warm and hot seasons, but if not properly maintained, it can also be a nuisance. You may start hearing mysterious noises from your unit.

Sometimes the noises can be harmless. Other times the noises could be a sign of major mechanical issues. Let’s take a look at some of the most common AC noises and why they happen:

Rattling/Clicking

If your AC unit is making rattling or clicking noises, it means there’s something loose. If the rattling sound happens when you turn on the AC and continues once the unit is running, it could be a loose part in either the blower wheel assembly or the motor. It could also be a sign of debris in the drain pan.

If your rattling is coming from a different component, like the coil, then there’s an issue with the refrigerant flow that will require professional help.

Screeching

If your air conditioner lets out a loud screeching sound, it’s probably because the fan blades are hitting something. It can be anything from debris in the blower wheel assembly to the center brace on top of the unit.

You may also have some rust build-up that has allowed the fan blades to make contact with a metal part of your air conditioner. The good news is that screeching doesn’t cause any permanent damage, but it still means there’s a problem with the fan blades, and you’ll need to seek professional help.

Humming/Buzzing

If your air conditioner is making a loud humming noise, it’s probably not moving enough air across the coil. As the AC unit sucks in cool air and pushes out hot air, there needs to be enough moving room for the internal coils of your AC system to work efficiently.

Clicking/Ticking

Unfortunately, clicking and ticking sounds are always a bad sign. If you’re hearing any of them from your AC unit, it’s either the sound of damage to the motor coil or compressor seal, both of which will require professional service. While the clicking/ticking sound indicates something wrong, the good news is that it means your compressor is still working correctly.

Rumbling/Grinding

If you hear a rumble from your air conditioner, there may be an issue with the fan motor, and it will need replacement. You might also have some foreign objects lodged in your AC unit (such as construction debris or a large bug) that make the motor work harder than it should.

If your air conditioner rumbles for more than a second or two at a time, then you probably have something stuck in the fan blades, and it will need removal.

Get Professional Help

If you notice any of these noises, call an HVAC technician immediately so they can help you fix the problem before it turns into a severe problem that could be difficult or more expensive to fix.

Are you looking for an experienced HVAC repair or installation technician in St. Louis, Missouri? The HVAC technicians at Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating can handle any HVAC-related project you throw our way. Contact us today for more information.

24/7 Service Call Now

At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating, we pride ourselves in being a locally owned and operated HVAC company. With more than 30 years of experience and a master technician and mechanical engineer as our owner, we can replace, repair, and provide maintenance for your business or home’s HVAC system.

(314) 471-7625

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