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Swamp cooler installers and replacers in District Heights

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Emn Home Improvements
3710 Ivy Hill Lane
5.00(
2
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Emn Home Improvements
3710 Ivy Hill Lane
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

EMN Home Improvements is a company that specialized in various home improvement services. With our team of quality centric professionals, we can bring your vision into reality. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Contractor arrived on time, did my job in a professional and timely manner. I would highly recommend him. Thanks Emn!"

mike g on December 2024

EMN Home Improvements is a company that specialized in various home improvement services. With our team of quality centric professionals, we can bring your vision into reality. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Contractor arrived on time, did my job in a professional and timely manner. I would highly recommend him. Thanks Emn!"

mike g on December 2024


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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6942 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025


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Perdue Heating & Air LLC
Member
4.92(
65
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Perdue Heating & Air LLC
Member
4.92(
65
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
236 local quotes requested

Discover the undisputed leader in heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings—Perdue Heating & Air, LLC In business for 40 years, we specialize in high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and we work with all makes and models of heating and air-conditioning units. Expert Services at Affordable Prices Whether you need a heat pump installation or tune-up for your air-conditioning unit, we provide a variety of expert services at prices that are very competitive for the industry in our area. Contact our heating and air-conditioning company in Laplata, Maryland, for complete HVAC services, including heat pump installations. We provide air conditioning and heating service and replacement of equipment. We offer service contracts and we are a veteran owned company with over 55 years of experience.

"They did quality work They are on time Very professional"

Lori S on September 2021

Discover the undisputed leader in heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings—Perdue Heating & Air, LLC In business for 40 years, we specialize in high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and we work with all makes and models of heating and air-conditioning units. Expert Services at Affordable Prices Whether you need a heat pump installation or tune-up for your air-conditioning unit, we provide a variety of expert services at prices that are very competitive for the industry in our area. Contact our heating and air-conditioning company in Laplata, Maryland, for complete HVAC services, including heat pump installations. We provide air conditioning and heating service and replacement of equipment. We offer service contracts and we are a veteran owned company with over 55 years of experience.

"They did quality work They are on time Very professional"

Lori S on September 2021


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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
KILMER STREET
5.00(
5
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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
KILMER STREET
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2323 local quotes requested

FULL HVAC REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT- ALL HVAC MAKES AND MODELS OF EQUIPMENT. Professional HVAC technicians in the DC-MD-V area. Knowledge, Tools and Skills at your service. HVAC Superior knows how much you and your family depends on your A/C and Heat service system, so we make sure it continuously provide an excellent performance.

"I had a leak somewhere in my heat pump system from 2013 in a 4 floor condo building. Every other company was quoting me $7k+ to replace the system but it turns out to be a leak in the line set between the 3rd floor and the roof! We had a new line set installed and I spent $2550 in total! The crew was very professional and worked extremely had in the hottest weather to get the job done, too!"

Trung T on August 2021

FULL HVAC REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT- ALL HVAC MAKES AND MODELS OF EQUIPMENT. Professional HVAC technicians in the DC-MD-V area. Knowledge, Tools and Skills at your service. HVAC Superior knows how much you and your family depends on your A/C and Heat service system, so we make sure it continuously provide an excellent performance.

"I had a leak somewhere in my heat pump system from 2013 in a 4 floor condo building. Every other company was quoting me $7k+ to replace the system but it turns out to be a leak in the line set between the 3rd floor and the roof! We had a new line set installed and I spent $2550 in total! The crew was very professional and worked extremely had in the hottest weather to get the job done, too!"

Trung T on August 2021


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The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
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The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
847 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025


F.H. Furr Glen Burnie
530 McCormick Drive
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
F.H. Furr Glen Burnie
530 McCormick Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1343 local quotes requested

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.


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Taggart Endeavors
15121 Sugarland Rd
4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Taggart Endeavors
15121 Sugarland Rd
4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
934 local quotes requested

Looking for reliable handyman services in DC? Look no further! Taggart Endeavors is your go-to choice for all your home repair needs in the DC area. Contact us today!

"Alan was very knowledgeable and got the job done quickly and at a fair price"

Amy V on January 2025

Looking for reliable handyman services in DC? Look no further! Taggart Endeavors is your go-to choice for all your home repair needs in the DC area. Contact us today!

"Alan was very knowledgeable and got the job done quickly and at a fair price"

Amy V on January 2025


Avatar for Glenmont Heating & A/C
Glenmont Heating & A/C
2267 Lewis Ave
4.67(
64
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Approved Pro
Glenmont Heating & A/C
2267 Lewis Ave
4.67(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
925 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

When Glenmont Heating & Air Conditioning was founded 28 years ago, we had one goal in mind; providing area families, and businesses with solutions that fit their lifestyles and needs, as well as their wallets. If you have any questions about heating and air conditioning maintenance, a new HVAC system, or are looking into installing a more energy efficient system, Glenmont Heating and Air is the solution to your needs.

"Summary: Company charged me $1000+ for 2 separate service visits that did not fix my AC unit; technicians and Operations Manager are not truthful about work done; Operatiins Mngr will tell you find another HVAC company when you express dissatisfaction ….I contacted Glenmont Heating and Air Conditioning since my AC unit was not dispensing any cold air. Thermometer was set to 68° however the unit temperature was reading 77-80° (note this was the week of extreme heat wave). On 21Jun2024: Glenmont technician Roderick performed a service call. I spoke to him via phone after the call to which he told me he added refrigerant to the system. This did not fix the issue and the unit continued to not dispense cold air with the thermometer reaching 77-80° despite being set to 68°. I was charged $119 for this work. Operating Manager Tim Schindle is contradicting what the tech said and claims Roderick did not add any refrigerant. I again called Glenmont HVAC for a second service appointment. This technician claimed the coil needed to be cleaned. The second technician (Eric) then falsely reported on his report the unit temperature dropped to 68° when he left when I have photographic evidence showing the temperature in the high 70s. I waited about 24hrs as instructed for the thermostat to drop and it never did and the unit continued to not dispense cool air. I then called a supervisor (don’t recall name) who essentially told me due to the extreme temperatures everyone was experiencing HVAC issues and did not recommend any follow up service. I then had several back/forth emails with Operations manger Tim Schindler to notify him after 2 separate service visits, my air conditioning was not fixed. In the end he told me, and I quote “my system is old…we don’t know the maintenance history…it is best for both of us to find another HVAC company. He did however bill me $964 for the second service visit, which did not fix my issue. I ended up having to call another HVAC company who diagnosed the problem as a compression failure/ replaced the unit and now have cold air blowing. The second HVAC company did not understand why the 2nd technician from Glenmont Heating/Air Conditioning was changing coils and said this was not necessary to do. Second HVAC company showed me the reading of the compressor unit to which I could see no charge was registering, essentially the compressor was no longer working which was the root cause of my issue. In conclusion, I’m disappointed with Glenmont HVAC and feel they sent incompetent technicians who falsified their work. When I complained to the company and expressed my disappointment with their work (or lack there of) they told me to seek other HVAC company without fixing my AC unit but charged me $1000+. Poor business acumen and highly unethical company that needs to be held accountable for cheating customers and not performing quality work."

T C on August 2024

When Glenmont Heating & Air Conditioning was founded 28 years ago, we had one goal in mind; providing area families, and businesses with solutions that fit their lifestyles and needs, as well as their wallets. If you have any questions about heating and air conditioning maintenance, a new HVAC system, or are looking into installing a more energy efficient system, Glenmont Heating and Air is the solution to your needs.

"Summary: Company charged me $1000+ for 2 separate service visits that did not fix my AC unit; technicians and Operations Manager are not truthful about work done; Operatiins Mngr will tell you find another HVAC company when you express dissatisfaction ….I contacted Glenmont Heating and Air Conditioning since my AC unit was not dispensing any cold air. Thermometer was set to 68° however the unit temperature was reading 77-80° (note this was the week of extreme heat wave). On 21Jun2024: Glenmont technician Roderick performed a service call. I spoke to him via phone after the call to which he told me he added refrigerant to the system. This did not fix the issue and the unit continued to not dispense cold air with the thermometer reaching 77-80° despite being set to 68°. I was charged $119 for this work. Operating Manager Tim Schindle is contradicting what the tech said and claims Roderick did not add any refrigerant. I again called Glenmont HVAC for a second service appointment. This technician claimed the coil needed to be cleaned. The second technician (Eric) then falsely reported on his report the unit temperature dropped to 68° when he left when I have photographic evidence showing the temperature in the high 70s. I waited about 24hrs as instructed for the thermostat to drop and it never did and the unit continued to not dispense cool air. I then called a supervisor (don’t recall name) who essentially told me due to the extreme temperatures everyone was experiencing HVAC issues and did not recommend any follow up service. I then had several back/forth emails with Operations manger Tim Schindler to notify him after 2 separate service visits, my air conditioning was not fixed. In the end he told me, and I quote “my system is old…we don’t know the maintenance history…it is best for both of us to find another HVAC company. He did however bill me $964 for the second service visit, which did not fix my issue. I ended up having to call another HVAC company who diagnosed the problem as a compression failure/ replaced the unit and now have cold air blowing. The second HVAC company did not understand why the 2nd technician from Glenmont Heating/Air Conditioning was changing coils and said this was not necessary to do. Second HVAC company showed me the reading of the compressor unit to which I could see no charge was registering, essentially the compressor was no longer working which was the root cause of my issue. In conclusion, I’m disappointed with Glenmont HVAC and feel they sent incompetent technicians who falsified their work. When I complained to the company and expressed my disappointment with their work (or lack there of) they told me to seek other HVAC company without fixing my AC unit but charged me $1000+. Poor business acumen and highly unethical company that needs to be held accountable for cheating customers and not performing quality work."

T C on August 2024


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Rivera's Landscaping LLC.
Westbrook DR
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Rivera's Landscaping LLC.
Westbrook DR
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
208 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Rivera performed beyond my expectations. He paid great attention to detail and was laser focused on customer satisfaction throughout the process. Based on this experience I can highly recommend his services for anyone's landscaping needs. Job well done!!!"

Maceo F on September 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Rivera performed beyond my expectations. He paid great attention to detail and was laser focused on customer satisfaction throughout the process. Based on this experience I can highly recommend his services for anyone's landscaping needs. Job well done!!!"

Maceo F on September 2023


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HPC Services
14 Iron Gate Drive
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
HPC Services
14 Iron Gate Drive
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3500 local quotes requested

15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 Water Heater Tune Up! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. HPC Services offers HVAC servicing and repair, HVAC replacement, new HVAC installations, ductwork, duct and vent cleaning, plumbing services and pipe repairs, main drain line snaking, line snaking, drain cleaning, clog removal and more! Financing available!

"Brandon identified and isolated the water leak immediately. His expertise and speed were unmatched."

Ashley S on February 2025

15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 Water Heater Tune Up! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. HPC Services offers HVAC servicing and repair, HVAC replacement, new HVAC installations, ductwork, duct and vent cleaning, plumbing services and pipe repairs, main drain line snaking, line snaking, drain cleaning, clog removal and more! Financing available!

"Brandon identified and isolated the water leak immediately. His expertise and speed were unmatched."

Ashley S on February 2025

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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