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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, 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
Response rate100%
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Reddick & Sons, Inc.
5.0(
104
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reddick and Sons replaced our old heat pump system after we started having problems with it. The company is well-run and everything is handled professionally and efficiently. The technicians are very knowledgeable and always answered all our questions. They quickly provided estimates for several different replacement system options covering a range of costs. The cost estimates were quite reasonable and they did not try to convince us to buy a more efficient system that would have been more expensive. While waiting for the installation, they were very helpful in keeping our old system running, coming out a couple of times at no extra cost to address problems that arose. The installation team arrived on schedule and worked carefully and efficiently. All the work was very nicely done. We are very happy with how the whole the process went and with the professionalism of the technicians and the organization. We will have them come back to do regular maintenance checks on the system and would recommend them to anyone needing HVAC service or a new HVAC system."
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+59

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Climatic Heating & Cooling
4.9(
156
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the customer service, price, and installation of the heat pump. The price of the heat pump was very reasonable and half the price quoted by my former HVAC company (a well known, high visibility company)."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ABS Unlimited Auto Repair
4.8(
77
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I walked in ABS's repair shop, at 6PM (closing time), with a part from my car and asked them if they had or knew where I could get a replacement part.  I described the problem with my car and they took time to listen to me and understand the problem.   They asked me to bring the car to their shop but it was not drive-able.  So they offered to tow my car to their shop, for free, and  diagnose the problem with my car.  They gave me a verbal estimate of what the repair would cost, based on my description of the problem and the part in my hand.  They said they would call me in the morning with an estimate and timeline to complete the repair.   
The next morning, around 9:30am, I received a call at work from ABS. They had my car in the shop and told me I needed a new radiator.  They told me the cost would be $425.00 and that they could get it done that day provided they could get the part.  I said do it.
They called me around 3:30pm and told me my car was fixed.  
I picked it up a 6pm...closing time( again) and they took time to review the repair with me.  
I will definitely bring my cars to ABS for maintenance and repairs in the future.

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Owner with Daughter
The Team
Tim and Betsy Briggs
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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Manassas
4.4(
719
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1947

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed on the details they pointed out others missed. Very good price (second lowest of 5 quotes), the installation team was careful in my home, no dirt or damage. Will absolutely use for maintaining unit and next replacement"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Gabisi shipping and logistics
5.0(
20
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The installer had a bit of an issue getting the basement unit to power up. He was ubale to solve it prior to leaving and I had no heat downstairs that night. The next workday, a tech showed up and was able to find the cut ground wire which he repaired and the unit fired right up. The installer inadvertantly cut the ground but was anable to diagnose and repair requiring a more experienced tech to do so."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Continental Services
4.9(
17
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Markham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Credit card accepted

"Promptly returned email regarding service request, on Saturday. Responded same day to repair 2Ton Geo unit (Waterfurnace). Extremely knowable on geo-thermal systems, the repairs were made in timely manner at a fair price, my only regret on this geo unit is I should have had Continental install the system in the first place, it’s seems very likely I would not be haveing the maintenance issues."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Markham, 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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