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Swamp cooler installers and replacers in Fairfax Station

Evans Home Improvement LLC
7919 Gambrill Ct
4.95(
98
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Approved Pro
Evans Home Improvement LLC
7919 Gambrill Ct
4.95(
98
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
716 local quotes requested

Home remodeling and repair company, owned and operated by retired military member. I mostly do smaller projects in eastern Fairfax County and Alexandria. Subcontractors used for plumbing and electrical when required. Military discount provided on labor. Thank you for considering Evans Home Improvement LLC.

"Jon was terrific -- he responded quickly, was able to fix a problem that needed to be taken care of quickly, and he came back to handle a couple of other tasks that didn't need immediate repair. He was knowledgeable, quite competent, friendly, and his fees were very reasonable. I highly recommend him!"

Howard S on November 2023

Home remodeling and repair company, owned and operated by retired military member. I mostly do smaller projects in eastern Fairfax County and Alexandria. Subcontractors used for plumbing and electrical when required. Military discount provided on labor. Thank you for considering Evans Home Improvement LLC.

"Jon was terrific -- he responded quickly, was able to fix a problem that needed to be taken care of quickly, and he came back to handle a couple of other tasks that didn't need immediate repair. He was knowledgeable, quite competent, friendly, and his fees were very reasonable. I highly recommend him!"

Howard S on November 2023


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Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service, LLC
6004 Hibbling Ave
4.86(
77
)
Approved Pro
Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service, LLC
6004 Hibbling Ave
4.86(
77
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1745 local quotes requested

Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service has 20+ years experience and a "CLASS A LICENSE IN VA & DC". We love every type of project from large scale renovations to even the smallest of jobs! We specialize in quality workmanship at affordable prices. We take pride in maintaining a consistently high-caliber level of work that comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Open and honest lines of communication with our clients during every step of the project is key to building relationships with successful outcomes. Washington DC License #2705168243, Expiration 5/31/2020.

"Ruben and the team did such a great job on the first project (2-3yrs ago) that I asked them to come back and finish my condo's water heater closet, which showed wear and tear from past water damage. They did a fantastic job in repairing the closet and adjacent living room's dry walls that it looked seamless to the rest of the unit. The team was always conscious of keeping the work area clean as they closed the area off with tarp and placed drop cloths down. I greatly appreciate the amount of high-quality work done in a short time span, especially when asked within two weeks of the project starting. I've recommended the team to my family and friends if they ever need a job done right by a team who is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable."

Sophia L on April 2025

Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service has 20+ years experience and a "CLASS A LICENSE IN VA & DC". We love every type of project from large scale renovations to even the smallest of jobs! We specialize in quality workmanship at affordable prices. We take pride in maintaining a consistently high-caliber level of work that comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Open and honest lines of communication with our clients during every step of the project is key to building relationships with successful outcomes. Washington DC License #2705168243, Expiration 5/31/2020.

"Ruben and the team did such a great job on the first project (2-3yrs ago) that I asked them to come back and finish my condo's water heater closet, which showed wear and tear from past water damage. They did a fantastic job in repairing the closet and adjacent living room's dry walls that it looked seamless to the rest of the unit. The team was always conscious of keeping the work area clean as they closed the area off with tarp and placed drop cloths down. I greatly appreciate the amount of high-quality work done in a short time span, especially when asked within two weeks of the project starting. I've recommended the team to my family and friends if they ever need a job done right by a team who is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable."

Sophia L on April 2025


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SwiftPro HVAC
11350 Random Hills Rd
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
SwiftPro HVAC
11350 Random Hills Rd
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
858 local quotes requested

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!

"Courteous, Professional, and Knowledgeable HVAC Installer - Needed to replace a 25+ year old HVAC system in the coldest months of the year and SwiftPro was the right choice. I live in a condo with a tricky indoor/outdoor HVAC set-up. Tyler worked with me to ensure I had the right system that 'fit' in the area left after removing the old system. Workers were completely professional and knowledgeable during installation and dare I say - courteous. Installation was supposed to be same-day, but one part was unavailable at the time. Tyler and his staff hunted across the local area for the part and even sent an employee out to buy a space heater to spare me from the below-20 degree night. Part came in next day and installation was complete. Very satisfied with the outcome of the project."

James B on May 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!

"Courteous, Professional, and Knowledgeable HVAC Installer - Needed to replace a 25+ year old HVAC system in the coldest months of the year and SwiftPro was the right choice. I live in a condo with a tricky indoor/outdoor HVAC set-up. Tyler worked with me to ensure I had the right system that 'fit' in the area left after removing the old system. Workers were completely professional and knowledgeable during installation and dare I say - courteous. Installation was supposed to be same-day, but one part was unavailable at the time. Tyler and his staff hunted across the local area for the part and even sent an employee out to buy a space heater to spare me from the below-20 degree night. Part came in next day and installation was complete. Very satisfied with the outcome of the project."

James B on May 2025


Wolf Handyman
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Wolf Handyman
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2318 local quotes requested

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!

"Dennys and his team replaced our front door and accompanying trim/frame, storm door, painted a shutter, and completed some additional tasks not requested initially. The quality of work was excellent across the board. Dennys' expertise in these project areas was clear not only by the quality of work but also by his clarifying questions and thoughtful suggestions on how certain approaches might work better than others. Working with Dennys was a pleasure. He was professional, polite, courteous, and very responsive. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of the projects, would recommend him to others, and look forward to him doing more work for us."

August B on November 2024

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!

"Dennys and his team replaced our front door and accompanying trim/frame, storm door, painted a shutter, and completed some additional tasks not requested initially. The quality of work was excellent across the board. Dennys' expertise in these project areas was clear not only by the quality of work but also by his clarifying questions and thoughtful suggestions on how certain approaches might work better than others. Working with Dennys was a pleasure. He was professional, polite, courteous, and very responsive. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of the projects, would recommend him to others, and look forward to him doing more work for us."

August B on November 2024


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BRIGGS HEATING & COOLING
13000 Harbor Center Dr
4.47(
15
)
Approved Pro
BRIGGS HEATING & COOLING
13000 Harbor Center Dr
4.47(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1065 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Briggs Heating & Air - The Heating and Cooling Company. Offering service to residential and commercial customers for heating, cooling and venting. Preventative Maintenance, one time servicing , repair and replacement.

"Great. Excellent response. Arrived within hour of call. Thank you."

Catherine M on February 2023

Briggs Heating & Air - The Heating and Cooling Company. Offering service to residential and commercial customers for heating, cooling and venting. Preventative Maintenance, one time servicing , repair and replacement.

"Great. Excellent response. Arrived within hour of call. Thank you."

Catherine M on February 2023


Avatar for OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Chimney
OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Chimney
4262-4264 Entre Ct Suite C
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Chimney
4262-4264 Entre Ct Suite C
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
578 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

OHA AC, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing and Chimney brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your Home projects. We have over 25 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!

OHA AC, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing and Chimney brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your Home projects. We have over 25 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!


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Ablaze Contracting Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Ablaze Contracting Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

I have been in business since 2020 as a handyman. I am an expert in the following fields: drywall repair and hanging, painting, appliance repairs, ceramic tile, wood and LVP flooring, plumbing, back splashes and any and all general maintenance. I pride myself on the quality work I provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Cash/Check/Zelle/Cash App

"Quickly responded to request. Understood urgency (aluminum cladding on trim partly detached and was flapping in the wind). Responded quickly and made repair before further damage could occur"

Robert K on March 2025

I have been in business since 2020 as a handyman. I am an expert in the following fields: drywall repair and hanging, painting, appliance repairs, ceramic tile, wood and LVP flooring, plumbing, back splashes and any and all general maintenance. I pride myself on the quality work I provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Cash/Check/Zelle/Cash App

"Quickly responded to request. Understood urgency (aluminum cladding on trim partly detached and was flapping in the wind). Responded quickly and made repair before further damage could occur"

Robert K on March 2025


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Modern Mechanical
21730 Red Rum Dr
4.33(
43
)
Approved Pro
Modern Mechanical
21730 Red Rum Dr
4.33(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
853 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.

"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."

Deborah M on August 2023

Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.

"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."

Deborah M on August 2023


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Snell Heating & Air Conditioning
21660 Ridgetop Cir
4.66(
2,453
)
Approved Pro
Snell Heating & Air Conditioning
21660 Ridgetop Cir
4.66(
2,453
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
3153 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.

"Snell installed our new HVAC and we were initially pleased. However, the unit failed a county inspection. When Snell reached out to set up a repair, our window was 10am-2pm. The technician showed up at 4pm without the materials he needed. He promptly left having done nothing, said he would get what he needed and return. We heard nothing."

Dian B on August 2024

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.

"Snell installed our new HVAC and we were initially pleased. However, the unit failed a county inspection. When Snell reached out to set up a repair, our window was 10am-2pm. The technician showed up at 4pm without the materials he needed. He promptly left having done nothing, said he would get what he needed and return. We heard nothing."

Dian B on August 2024


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Jim the Handyman
2950 Chichester Ln
4.75(
512
)
Approved Pro
Jim the Handyman
2950 Chichester Ln
4.75(
512
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1467 local quotes requested

Jim The Handyman is a family run handyman business established in 1984 in Northern Virginia. We offer a wide range of services and free estimates, so we can get your home to-do list checked off, and your house in tip top shape! Jim The Handyman specializes in the home improvement and repair industry with our core competencies being carpentry, drywall, door installation and repair, screen and window repair, tiling and tile repair, caulking, painting, pressure washing, furniture repair and assembly, light bulb and filter replacement, odd jobs, and small jobs. We pride ourselves on our quality work, cleanliness, and trustworthy service. We’re licensed and insured, and have references on hand for your peace of mind. Give us a call so we can get your house in tip-top shape!

"We were so impressed with Jim The Handyman's services. Everyone was incredibly polite and courteous, everything was on time and on budget. The work crew was terrific -- friendly, fun, helpful, professional -- and they did a terrific job with all the small projects that we needed to finish around the house. Phone calls and emails were promptly returned. I highly recommend Jim The Handyman and will use their services in the future."

Adrienne G on May 2025

Jim The Handyman is a family run handyman business established in 1984 in Northern Virginia. We offer a wide range of services and free estimates, so we can get your home to-do list checked off, and your house in tip top shape! Jim The Handyman specializes in the home improvement and repair industry with our core competencies being carpentry, drywall, door installation and repair, screen and window repair, tiling and tile repair, caulking, painting, pressure washing, furniture repair and assembly, light bulb and filter replacement, odd jobs, and small jobs. We pride ourselves on our quality work, cleanliness, and trustworthy service. We’re licensed and insured, and have references on hand for your peace of mind. Give us a call so we can get your house in tip-top shape!

"We were so impressed with Jim The Handyman's services. Everyone was incredibly polite and courteous, everything was on time and on budget. The work crew was terrific -- friendly, fun, helpful, professional -- and they did a terrific job with all the small projects that we needed to finish around the house. Phone calls and emails were promptly returned. I highly recommend Jim The Handyman and will use their services in the future."

Adrienne G on May 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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