We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Highly recommended. Quick response."
Julie V R on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Highly recommended. Quick response."
Julie V R on October 2024
BowersImprovement is a general contractor business that provides honest and reliable service in the Woodbridge area. With ample experience, we have the ability to offer you practical, durable, and elegant handyman solutions at a very affordable price. Whether you need carpentry, home improvements, honey-do-lists, or anything in-between, we would be happy to help!
"A great job was done on my very dirty house. Did a soft wash because my aluminum siding has been painted. I would hie this company again."
Karen K on May 2023
BowersImprovement is a general contractor business that provides honest and reliable service in the Woodbridge area. With ample experience, we have the ability to offer you practical, durable, and elegant handyman solutions at a very affordable price. Whether you need carpentry, home improvements, honey-do-lists, or anything in-between, we would be happy to help!
"A great job was done on my very dirty house. Did a soft wash because my aluminum siding has been painted. I would hie this company again."
Karen K on May 2023
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"My dishwasher was having issues I was at the point of just buying one. When I called Pedro to help me purchase one and then install is he suggested checking it out first. I said sure that way he could get the measurements if he canâ t fix it but 30 minutes later and it was working like brand new. He explained to me how to maintain it so that it doesnâ t break like that again. He was very nice and helpful"
Sthefany G on September 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"My dishwasher was having issues I was at the point of just buying one. When I called Pedro to help me purchase one and then install is he suggested checking it out first. I said sure that way he could get the measurements if he canâ t fix it but 30 minutes later and it was working like brand new. He explained to me how to maintain it so that it doesnâ t break like that again. He was very nice and helpful"
Sthefany G on September 2024
EMP Experts LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and best Home Renovations. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent customer service and tech experience! Highly recommend. Very professional"
Monica S on November 2023
EMP Experts LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and best Home Renovations. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent customer service and tech experience! Highly recommend. Very professional"
Monica S on November 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Should have gotten pricing up front."
Charles M on August 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Should have gotten pricing up front."
Charles M on August 2021
BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.
"I contacted Bluestar Air Mechanical for a second opinion after an appointment with Air One. I have a Carrier HVAC system, and the Air One technician recommended a complete system replacement, claiming the blower was bad, the furnace control board needed replacing, and that there were other issues. Since replacing the HVAC is a big investment, I wanted to get a second opinion. It was only after comparing the service from Bluestar that I realized Air One may have been pushing for a new system sale or lacked the expertise to properly diagnose and repair the actual problems. Isaac, the technician from Bluestar, spent about an hour thoroughly diagnosing and fixing the issues. He found burnt wiring in the furnace and discovered that the wrong capacitor had been incorrectly installed in the AC. Isaac replaced the burnt wiring in the furnace and the capacitor in the AC. After these repairs, my Carrier system was back up and running—without the need for a costly replacement. Bluestar, and Isaac in particular, demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and honesty. They focused on resolving the actual issues instead of pushing for an unnecessary system replacement. I highly recommend Bluestar for their reliable service and Isaac’s thorough and knowledgeable work."
James C on October 2024
BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.
"I contacted Bluestar Air Mechanical for a second opinion after an appointment with Air One. I have a Carrier HVAC system, and the Air One technician recommended a complete system replacement, claiming the blower was bad, the furnace control board needed replacing, and that there were other issues. Since replacing the HVAC is a big investment, I wanted to get a second opinion. It was only after comparing the service from Bluestar that I realized Air One may have been pushing for a new system sale or lacked the expertise to properly diagnose and repair the actual problems. Isaac, the technician from Bluestar, spent about an hour thoroughly diagnosing and fixing the issues. He found burnt wiring in the furnace and discovered that the wrong capacitor had been incorrectly installed in the AC. Isaac replaced the burnt wiring in the furnace and the capacitor in the AC. After these repairs, my Carrier system was back up and running—without the need for a costly replacement. Bluestar, and Isaac in particular, demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and honesty. They focused on resolving the actual issues instead of pushing for an unnecessary system replacement. I highly recommend Bluestar for their reliable service and Isaac’s thorough and knowledgeable work."
James C on October 2024
Quality work and attention to detail and affordable prices. We are dedicated to providing good customer service to homeowners so that they are happy. Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"This dude shows up on time, 5/5 on that. Leaves 10 minutes later without saying a word. I message him 3 hours later asking if we were still doing the job. 2 hours after that he messaged back saying he had his helpers cancel and we need to reschedule. I ask when he's thinking we can get it done. 3 days later I haven't heard back. I open a new project on Angi, and re-select this same guy by mistake. He replies promptly, gets all the details, and then once he gets my email no further contact. It feels like there's something personal here, or maybe he quoted too low for the project, but in any case I literally cannot imagine a less professional way of handling this whole situation. My guess is that he showed up to the job to scope it out, then went to find a couple day laborers to actually do the work. Maybe he couldn't find any, maybe he realized that this job was too big. In either case, just say so. Jesus."
Justin K on March 2025
Quality work and attention to detail and affordable prices. We are dedicated to providing good customer service to homeowners so that they are happy. Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"This dude shows up on time, 5/5 on that. Leaves 10 minutes later without saying a word. I message him 3 hours later asking if we were still doing the job. 2 hours after that he messaged back saying he had his helpers cancel and we need to reschedule. I ask when he's thinking we can get it done. 3 days later I haven't heard back. I open a new project on Angi, and re-select this same guy by mistake. He replies promptly, gets all the details, and then once he gets my email no further contact. It feels like there's something personal here, or maybe he quoted too low for the project, but in any case I literally cannot imagine a less professional way of handling this whole situation. My guess is that he showed up to the job to scope it out, then went to find a couple day laborers to actually do the work. Maybe he couldn't find any, maybe he realized that this job was too big. In either case, just say so. Jesus."
Justin K on March 2025
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"The Stapleton Team. Made quick contact, scheduled around my time frame, and delivered a skilled tech to solve a basic problem that I couldn't fix. They also recommended additional settings at no cost and proposed other services the company has as a separate fee for service."
Aqeel K on May 2024
Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"The Stapleton Team. Made quick contact, scheduled around my time frame, and delivered a skilled tech to solve a basic problem that I couldn't fix. They also recommended additional settings at no cost and proposed other services the company has as a separate fee for service."
Aqeel K on May 2024
At SwiftPro, we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind. Serving Fairfax and the greater Northern Virginia area, we offer fast, reliable HVAC and plumbing services tailored to your specific needs. Our expert technicians provide efficient solutions for heating, cooling, water heaters, and more, with a commitment to clear communication and upfront pricing. With a focus on customer-first service, we respect your time and home, delivering honest, high-quality work that gets your space back to optimal comfort quickly. Whether you need a quick repair or a new system installation, SwiftPro is here to help Northern Virginia residents keep their homes running smoothly. Schedule your service today and experience the SwiftPro difference! Call or Text Us Now!
"We made the right decision going with SwiftPro - pricing was reasonable and their service was excellent - David was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely recommend SwiftPro to others."
jim w on April 2025
At SwiftPro, we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind. Serving Fairfax and the greater Northern Virginia area, we offer fast, reliable HVAC and plumbing services tailored to your specific needs. Our expert technicians provide efficient solutions for heating, cooling, water heaters, and more, with a commitment to clear communication and upfront pricing. With a focus on customer-first service, we respect your time and home, delivering honest, high-quality work that gets your space back to optimal comfort quickly. Whether you need a quick repair or a new system installation, SwiftPro is here to help Northern Virginia residents keep their homes running smoothly. Schedule your service today and experience the SwiftPro difference! Call or Text Us Now!
"We made the right decision going with SwiftPro - pricing was reasonable and their service was excellent - David was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely recommend SwiftPro to others."
jim w on April 2025
Running a window air conditioner to cool a small room often costs less than $4 per day, making it cheaper than central air for single-room cooling. However, central air might be more efficient if you're using multiple window units or need to cool a space larger than 1,000 square feet. Choosing the right size AC is crucial—a unit that's too big or small can waste energy and increase costs.
Window AC units can use a significant amount of energy. These units use about 12 to 17 kilowatt-hours per day, significantly more than a refrigerator's one to 1.5 kilowatt-hours per day. To keep your energy costs down, run your window AC only when necessary, keep doors closed to contain the cool air, regularly clean filters and coils, and seal any gaps around the unit to prevent cold air from escaping.
Inexpensive air conditioner units are often not worth it. Low-cost products from popular brands like General Electric, LG, Whirlpool, or Frigidaire may be a reasonable investment. However, putting a small, budget-friendly unit in a large room wastes energy and shortens the life span of the AC since it has to draw more power and work much harder to cool the space. The unit will consume more energy and stress the motor and other internal parts, resulting in early breakdown and costly repairs.
The best deals on window AC units come during the fall when businesses slash prices to clear out old inventory. You can also speak with your local AC installer, who may get you a good deal on a window AC unit since they have access to trade pricing. You can also watch for discontinued products and flash sales in your area.
Window AC repair costs between $110 and $390, with most people paying around $250. Parts cost between $2 and $150, with the rest going toward labor, at around $30 per hour. The occasional one-off repair or a routine AC tuneup cost $75 to $200. Servicing can keep your AC running in good condition for several more years before you need to pay for a replacement unit.
Window AC units last eight to 10 years when installed and maintained correctly. High-quality models last up to 20 years with proper care and routine maintenance. The unit’s longevity depends on its construction quality, regular cleaning, and electrical safety inspections. Keeping the filters and coils clean and addressing minor repairs promptly extends its effective performance and ensures reliable cooling.