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Avatar for F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.8(
249
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have an out of state property and my tenants informed me that the A/C was not working. The technician Christopher went out to my property and made the necessary repairs. Christopher was professional, and he sent me pictures detailing the work that he was performing. Short Pump Heating and Air did a good job."
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Old Dominion Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
15
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had excellent service from Old Dominion Heating and Air Conditioning. He called us within in minutes of receiving our request for service. He was out the very next day. Found the problem went over every detail with us. We had 3 other technicians come out from different companies and none of them could find the problem but they didn't even take the cover off to look at the inside of the Mini Split. Old Dominion gave us a fair price to fix the unit and they ordered the parts and had the work done the day after parts arrived. We can say we are more than pleased with their service and would highly recommend them. They went above and beyond to find the problem. Great Job and very polite."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C3 Heating & Air, Inc.
C3 Heating & Air, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had C3 complete the maintenance on my A/C for a couple of years now, as well as, calling on them for emergency calls when the A/C or heat is not working and from the initial call I feel like I am being taken care of like a member of the family. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable and keep my house comfortable for this crazy Virginia weather. Highly recommend!"
Compressor Replacement
Water Heater with Hot Water Coil
Old Coil
Before
Outdoor Units

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Merrimac Services, LLC
Merrimac Services, LLC
4.9(
78
)
Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the service. They arrived on time, were polite and courteous. The repair person explained what needed to be done and why. I would use this company again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Element Heating & Cooling LLC
Element Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
20
)
Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Greg from Element did an excellent job. We have an old unit and it required some additional research to troubleshoot the issue. He had all of the necessary resources on standby to get the job done. Element didn't try to up sell or recommend unnecessary spending. The diagnosis and problem explanation was very thorough. The price for parts and services performed was very reasonable in comparison to other quotes received. If your heat or air conditioning is in need of service, definitely give Element a call."
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
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+20

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Automatic Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
868
)
Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Upon experiencing deficiencies in the cooling of my home over the summer, I had my heat pump inspected by a local HVAC service. They were contracted through my home warranty plan and I do not recall the company name. I was told that the system had just become "too old" and was not repairable. I began the process of soliciting quotes for replacement. I called a local "big" company who I won't name, but is well known through their TV advertising and locally flavored name. They sent out a representative who briefly opened the door to my crawlspace, then viewed and photographed my air handler without stepping inside. From this I received a quote for a brand new heat pump system. Two days later I called Automatic Climate Control to ask for a quote for comparison. Michael Snipes came out the next day, opened the door to the crawlspace and immediately saw a section of ductwork collapsed on the ground and broken open. He then entered the crawlspace and spent about 20-30 minutes evaluating the situation. He provided me with quotes to replace the system, but not before explaining to me that much of my cooling problems were due to the collapsed and open duct work. Inside that ductwork was considerable mold and other biohazards, which he had photographed and showed me. He suggested to me that I open a service request to have the system looked at again, even if I chose to have another company do this, before I decide to replace it. I did make a call for service that afternoon, and I requested Automatic Climate Control through my home warranty contract. Their technician came out the next day, found the duct work broken in three places and losing 80% of the conditioned air into the crawlspace. He also found that the blower motor was faulty and needed replacement. I had Automatic Climate Control replace the blower motor which was covered under warranty. I also had them replace the main trunk of duct work which had collapsed and was biologically contaminated, and clean my remaining duct work. This was all done promptly in a single day. I am happy to say that my home is cooler and cleaner smelling than it has been in years, thanks to Michael and ACC. They chose to do right by me and not just offer to replace a system at considerable cost, which I didn't need. I will look to them for all of my service needs in the future, and when it comes time to actually replace my aging heat pump, Automatic Climate Control will be doing the installation. They saved this customer thousands of dollars instead of selfishly lining their own pockets. Thank you so much!"
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Olive Purser

+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Bear Mechanical, LLC
Bear Mechanical, LLC
4.8(
216
)
Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am on a limited income due to unemployment since Covid hit, and Micheal and Sons in Chesterfield actually lied about the cause of the failure on my outdoor unit. Bear Mechanical was honest and provided the repair required and filled the coolant that this system needed last year as well, since it is over 20 years old and needs to be replaced. I have been living in 85 degree heat in this house for two months due to the inability to sacrifice $1500 of living funds on a falsely reported repair. The actual repair only required 30 minutes of work and they charged a reasonable price for the repair. These guys are awesome and I wish I had been in contact with them back in May or June when I originally tried to get this fixed."
Response time50 mins
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Ashland, VA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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