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Lighthouse Mechanical Heating & Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles arrived on time & performed a through diagnostic of my system. He also verified that my air handler & thermostat settings were correct for the components installed with my system. Charles was polite and offered advice on how to keep my system running efficiently. Overall a great experience. Would definitely recommend LightHouse Mechanical and especially Charles for anyone needing HVAC work done."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mobile Appliance Repair Inc
4.5(
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Repairer came very soon after called, was quite professional in his analysis of the problem. He gave us the information we needed to determine that the repair was too costly.  He offered to apply the cost of the visit toward installation of the dishwasher we would buy.  We planned to use that, but the new vendor offered installation at a lower price.  We plan  to use this business when we need appliance repair in the future.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Smiley's Heating & Cooling Inc
4.3(
35
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we were looking for someone to install a new furnace and a/c unit that were the same brand name and newer than our 20 year old mix matched system, we looked at three different places. Smileys was one of them. The other two were big name companies who sent over their comfort specialist out to see me with the fancy binders and all talk. Mr Smiley himself came out to see me and he was the only one who noticed the return on the second story was on the floor and not helping the house in any way. Plus the other two companies could not match the price I was maxed at for anything. He provided me a Tran system and a promise it would be done in a week from our conversation because that was when I could get off work to be home with everyone. He send 3 workers to the house and they were on time and as nice as they could be. They never stopped working from 8:00AM until they were done at 4:30PM. They disposed of the old items and did a great job installing the systems. I could never be happier with it and we have noticed a huge difference since the upgrade! I would highly recommend Smiley's over any big company name. He is not about billboards, commercials, or signs in your yard.. he is about getting the job done and in hope that someone will brag about it.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Air Duct Care
4.4(
409
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"100% satisfied!! I called to make an appointment to replace ducting insulation and spoke with a wonderful receptionist who made me an appointment with Alex the same day. He gave me three estimates to choose the level of work we wanted. We decided to replace all existing trunks, lines and insulation with the addition of a crawl space encapsulation. When I signed the contract he promised the encapsulation would start the next morning, but the ducting would have to be performed after the holiday. To our joy, the crew showed up three days in a row (including Saturday) and knocked out all of the work! The home is cooler and the air quality has vastly improved since everything is clean and new. I highly recommend this company! We are so pleased! Thank you!!!!"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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K&J Mechanical Services LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome! The tech was friendly, very professional, and did a great job. He went out of his way to come back another time to install another filter that we needed to buy. I will use these folks for my HVAC service, and recommend them highly.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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QualityFirst Engineering and Contracting
5.0(
26
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My issue was that my garbage disposal was no longer running, only humming. They came by and inspected it, then provided a suitable replacement with warranty. They were quick and efficient, and I've had no further issues since."
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
160
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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They get all "A's" for the installation, except price I just can't remember that.  I would use them again. My first impression was they knew what they were doing and they were very professional."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Smithfield, 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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