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F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7(
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Serving Fort Belvoir, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and overall experience. The plumbing tech quickly diagnosed that that the decades-old valve was still in good operable shape. The bent/jammed cartridge was removed and replaced ---shower was good as new in less than an hour."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.6(
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Serving Fort Belvoir, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"JDL replaced a defective propane furnace and did an excellent job. The new one is installed better than the original. JDL scheduled an inspection by the county inspector also said they did an excellent job. They were efficient, timely and friendly."
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Navien Tankless 2023
18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
5.0(
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Serving Fort Belvoir, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"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!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BRIGGS HEATING & COOLING
4.5(
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Serving Fort Belvoir, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Briggs Heating and Cooling has been our go to provider since we renovated our home in 2005. They are experienced, supremely responsive and personable professionals who truly care about their customers. They go out of their way to get it right. We have trusted them so much that we introduced them to my elderly parents’ home years ago. My parents have adopted them ever since. We have had several projects this year alone, some routine maintenance, some much more complicated. Each project was handled the same way. First, my parents have an old AC and “Trevor’s guys” come out every year to service it. Their gas heater required a new switch which, because it was an old unit, took a lot of effort to find and replace. Next, our newer AC had a valve malfunction, and Briggs’ went way out of their way to properly diagnose the problem. As a precaution, we received a second opinion. Not only did Briggs’ diagnose the problem properly, they fixed it at about a quarter of the cost that the other service provider would have charged. Most recently, a couple of weeks ago, a leak was detected in my parents’ newly installed gas fireplace logs which Briggs had not installed. They met me at my parents’s home within an hour and had it repaired in another hour. And their prices are always extremely reasonable. This is small business done right. In northern Virginia, they are a breath of fresh air."
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 Fort Belvoir, 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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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Fort Belvoir, 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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