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Avatar for Comfortable Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
Comfortable Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My toilet tank cracked and leaked two days before I was having 15 people over for dinner. I wanted to replace the tank only, but both companies I called would only replace the entire toilet - which was much more expensive I didn't have any more time to shop around so I used Comfortable Climate because they were recommended by a family member who had used them last year to install two new toilets and they could come the following day. The employees I dealt with were courteous and professional. They arrived on time, removed the old toilet and installed the new in a reasonable amount of time and left the work area clean. I would definitely use them again and I recommend them."
Plumbing and Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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Lighthouse Mechanical Heating & Cooling
4.9(
40
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lighthouse Mechanical went above and beyond. Install was very professional and on time. Very happy once again with making the decision to hire them for another HVAC job. Will definitely hire again for future jobs."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rose Brothers Heating and Ac
4.7(
102
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angie's list saved us an $85 dollar service fee and got us a reputable heating and air company. Kudos Angie's List. Rose Brothers Heating and Ac was excellent.  Even during a busy season they were able to get us an appointment quickly and the serviceman was right on time.  We did have two different representatives but it all worked out.  The first serviceman overlooked a sequencer problem on the blower unit due to the low coolant charge but the company dispatched an on-call serviceman within the hour when we called to state the unit was still not cooling.  The second serviceman identified the sequencer in a very reasonable amount of time and quickly had us cooling again.  There was no service fee for the second visit but there was an install/part fee for the sequencer.  Overall we had a very satisfactory experience and would definitely use Rose Brothers Heating and Ac again.  My only wish is that we would have used them earlier.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim is local.  It went great. Jim Ferrell is a professional of the highest caliber. Responded quickly, took care of my problems, and advised me as to better means of protection than I had. He came back a second time to uninstall software that I purchased that did not provide adequate protections and installed free software that would do the job.  He did the work through remote connection, but is available on site if necessary.
For those people needing help on getting red of malware, viruses , etc. on your computer,  Jim is local, better than all thse remote out of state location providers, is a mature, highly trained professional in this area.
If you go to local computer stores you get very young people that can do a basic job, but are no where near the professional level of Jim.
I highly recommend Jim to anyone that needs these type services.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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K&J Mechanical Services LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We’re proud to have the opportunity to provide top-quality maintenance and service to our friends and neighbors in and around West Point, VA. We strive to provide dependable, professional, affordable service year after year. Call us today for all your HVAC needs.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sowinski Tile & Marble LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben and his father were always on time, incredibly efficient, always cleaned up after themselves and did an overall great job.  I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hodges & Bryant LLC
4.3(
41
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent experience.  We have used H&B exclusively for our plumbing and heat pump work for the last few years.  They are extremely responsive and do what it takes to get your problem resolved as quickly as possible.  Good communication about options or if it can't be fixed within the same call.  In this instance, the issue was a bad control board and the part was still under warranty years after heat pump purchase.  But the amazing thing is we didn't buy the heat pump from H&B.  We purchased it from another vendor before we started using H&B.  H&B determined the part was still under warranty, handled the acquisition of the replacement part with the manufacturer and all the associated paperwork.  The part was overnighted and installed the next day.  Meanwhile H&B were wonderful enough to haul our heavy old window unit A/C out of storage and put in the bedroom so that our senior dog would be comfortable overnight during the record breaking heat.  We've been in this area/house for almost 20 years and have used cheaper options but learned you get what you pay for.  H&B: dependable, responsive, courteous & performs quality work that they stand behind!
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Riverside Heating and Air Conditioning
4.4(
14
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

"We had our ancient oil-fired boiler replaced with a natural gas, modern unit and separate hot water heater. On the one hand, it seemed like anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. On the other, we are very happy with the end result. The reason for my excellent rating is that this company responded to all of the issues quickly and decently. When a water leak under the house and another issue caused us to be without water (and hot water) for a night, they sent us to a hotel and paid for it. The owner, Andy Anderson, is a stand up guy. The (many!) extra pieces of work that had to be done (some possibly caused by the workers, but equally possibly due to old piping in a 96 year old house) were done at no extra cost to us, because he stands by his company, the quality of work, and cares about his company's reputation. If one guy didn't know how to do something, another was sent to deal with it, and make it right. Andy saw to the final check personally, which meant a lot to us- the end result is a perfectly functioning boiler and hot water heater. We would highly recommend this company and we are very happy."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Gloucester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"New installation went well. I was a little upset that only 50% was covered being that the unit was 19 years old. I'm sure that parts for something that old would be hard to find. Replacement was recommended."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Gloucester, 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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