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Petro Home Services
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"the process was better than I expected. The sale man knew what he was talking about . The installation crew had worked for the company a long time and were also very knowable . When we could not understand a few things they sent out a serviceman just to show us how it works. They also directed us towards financiers and reabate availability."
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Response time6 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos, Yarel, Muhammad and Conrad did a great job installing my new Heat Pump. They arrived promptly and did a thorough, professional, and efficient job. I highly recommend their services to anyone."
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18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

+73

Response time5 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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BRIGGS HEATING & COOLING
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"All went well. Briggs sent a very nice, polite, efficient and knowledgeable servicer. He needed to replace a part and checked with me about the price and explained clearly the need for the replacement."
Response time12 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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HPC Services HVAC & Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

15% Senior Discount!\n15% Military and Veterans discount! \n$50 AC Tune Up!\n\nHPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland and Virginia. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. \n\n$99 Service fee WAIVED if hired! Financing available!\n** Discounts cannot be applied to Service fee.

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F.H Furr Fredericksburg
New to Angi

Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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.\n\nF.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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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by how hard working and thorough the workers were. They hauled the old gas water heater out and got the new one installed promptly and did a neat job. They reconfigured an awkward gas pipe near my washing machine, replaced an exterior gas hose with a UV resistant one, and checked all gas piping including our gas fireplace. We were very pleased with the end result and appreciated the fair pricing. Highly recommend."
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24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Clover Services
4.6(
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted 3 companies and Clover was the only company that contacted me within 24 hours. The set up and service was excellent, Lizzie was wonderful and Jess (installer) was professional, a problem solver and very tidy. It was a lot of work and he did a great, cost $2280. Included the cost of the new heater and removal of the old heater. I would definitely recommend them to others"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Climatic Heating & Cooling
4.9(
156
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THANK YOU SO MUCH to Climatic Cooling and Heating for installing our new AC unit with better pricing than anyone else, amazing staff and quick and accommodating timing. Sonny was so kind to come out and explain everything to us prior to the replacement and install. I am so grateful you all were recommended to us and could not be more impressed with your team and their work. John was our technician and the team he had was wonderful, clean, knowledgeable and polite. We will definitely use you again for future needs and will recommend to anyone who will listen."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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McCarthy Services
4.2(
1,139
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"McCarthy's tech and office provide quotes for repair and replacement alternatives for my gas furnace, on a Saturday morning. They arranged for a replacement gas furnace financing before the technician left, and scheduled install for early next week. Thanks guys."
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Lisa's Elite Sedans LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service that they provided was good and we would call them again. The driver arrived at our home on time and we got to the airport with no problems. I would just recommend calling them a day or two before your trip to confirm."
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Dumfries, VA

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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