Central A/C
Install, replace, recharge & repair on every major brand.
Request quote Residential · Commercial · Northern New Jersey
Comfort,
dialed in.
cooled off.
Vortex Mechanical installs, services, and rescues heating and cooling systems across Northern New Jersey. Honest diagnostics. Real prices. Crews that show up clean and leave clean.
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What we do
Heat. Cool. Everything in between.
Full-service mechanical contractors. From a noisy condenser to a multi-story VRF retrofit, we run a tight ship on every job.
Furnaces & Boilers
Gas, oil, and high-efficiency systems serviced year-round.
Request quote Heat Pumps
Mini-splits and full-home inverter systems — one unit, both seasons.
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HEPA, UV-C, humidifiers, and whole-home filtration.
Request quote Tune-Ups & Maintenance
Bi-annual checks. We catch the small stuff before it breaks.
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Rooftop units, RTUs, multi-zone for offices, retail & restaurants.
Request quote Recent work
From single-room repairs to full-building retrofits.
A few jobs we're proud of. Every photo here is a real Vortex install — we'll show you details, sizing, and what the customer was solving for.
InstallResidential
3-zone heat pump · Montclair colonial
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RTUCommercial
Rooftop replacement · Bloomfield retail
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ACResidential
Ductless mini-split · Glen Ridge attic
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ServiceCommercial
Project photo · P4
Restaurant kitchen makeup-air
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HeatingResidential
High-efficiency boiler · Verona two-family
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IAQResidential
Whole-home filtration · Caldwell
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VRFCommercial
VRF retrofit · 22-unit office park
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ServiceResidential
Project photo · P8
Emergency no-heat · West Caldwell
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ACResidential
Central air upgrade · Cedar Grove
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How we work
Four steps. Zero surprises.
The same playbook on a $300 service call and a $30,000 install. You'll know what we're doing, why, and what it costs — before we touch a wrench.
01
Call or book
Tell us what's going on. We'll triage on the phone — no menus, no bots.
02
Diagnosis
Honest diagnostic. We show you exactly what we find, with photos.
03
Options menu
Repair, replace, or live-with — explained in plain English with real prices.
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We do the work
Clean, on time, drop-cloths down. Permits pulled when required. Punch list closed before we leave.
Where we work
Rooted in Northern New Jersey.
We're a local crew — most jobs are within a 30-minute drive of our shop. Don't see your town? Call us, we probably cover it.
Same-day appointments most weeks.
MontclairBloomfieldGlen RidgeVeronaCaldwellWest CaldwellCedar GroveNutleyBellevilleLivingstonRoselandEssex FellsNorth CaldwellLittle FallsClifton
Fully Licensed & Insured
Word of mouth
The crew you’d recommend to a neighbor.
Real Google reviews — every one of them five stars. We're not perfect, but we make it right, every time.
★★★★★
Emergency A/C“Vortex Mechanical has saved my life. In the summer of 2025 — the hottest day in years — I had a two-month-old baby in a house with broken air conditioning. Vortex came when no one else could.”
Jillian Altieri Verified Google review
★★★★★
Repair“After being ripped off a couple years ago, I lost all faith in HVAC guys. Hunter came over, told me what wasn't done and what should have been done — and within an hour I had AC again. Honesty, integrity, attention to detail.”
Carmen Bucco Local Guide · 31 reviews
★★★★★
Same-day fix“My air handler blew out on the first 80-degree day of the year. After OUTRAGEOUS quotes from other contractors, I gave Hunter a shot. He diagnosed it lightning fast and fixed it on the spot with material from his van. My AC is now ice cold.”
Daniel Treacy Verified Google review
★★★★★
Duct install“Hunter truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right. Excellent work, very reasonable price. It's not easy to find contractors who are reliable, honest, and take pride in their work — this team does.”
Kris Schrodi Local Guide · 21 reviews
★★★★★
Maintenance“I've been using Vortex Mechanical for years now and Hunter and his team continue to do great work throughout the tri-state area. Professional, kind, and extremely knowledgeable.”
Christopher Treacy Verified Google review
★★★★★
Condenser install“Did great work installing a condenser at my house — brazing the copper, no leaks, quick and easy. Very happy with the work and knowledgeable on HVAC parts.”
Leo Lopez Verified Google review
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Tell us what's going on. We'll handle it.
Most quotes are returned same day. Prefer the phone? Call 973-632-8717.