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Avatar for Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
455
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone from Presidential has been friendly and helpful -- great customer service! Glenn came to our home to discuss options to replace our furnace (fuel oil) and AC systems with a heat pump. He immediately understood that we were looking for a heat pump eligible for the new tax credits (unlike another company, who only provided estimates on what they had in stock). He prepared the estimates for 3 different models on site, and he noted that the heat pump eligible for the tax credit would cost about the same as an older model (unlike what the first company told us). We were able to schedule installation quickly, and then the adventures began. Harvey and Andre were here for 12+ hours...because a wire was either never connected at the factory or came loose during shipping. We also had to replace a defective line from our house to the unit. While it was a complicated install (not the fault of Presidential), we rec'd great service from hardworking staff members. Highly recommend!"
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
4.4(
237
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Polar Bear offered a competitive quote, and what seemed a good solution for a somewhat tricky roof install for our AC. Problem is that we asked for a higher ton unit, fearing their initial recommendation would not be strong enough, but they did not follow through on that and installed a smaller unit. Lo and behold the AC does not work sufficiently for our home. They say it is because of poor duct work in our older home. That may be part of it, but the system cools worse than our old one did, before it conked out. After spending $10k on this system just a couple years ago, we just spent ANOTHER 10k for installation of supplemental AC systems (by another company) so our house can actually make it through the DC summer. Now our main floor cools great, but the upstairs, which relies on the AC system that Polar Bear installed, still struggles. I've had Polar Bear come out multiple times to see there is anything they could do to make the AC work better, and other than top up coolant, they haven't offered solutions. I'd not use them again, had more positive experience with another company that I just also reviewed here."
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC 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%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
5.0(
6
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

FULL HVAC REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT- ALL HVAC MAKES AND MODELS OF EQUIPMENT. Professional HVAC technicians in the DC-MD-V area. Knowledge, Tools and Skills at your service. HVAC Superior knows how much you and your family depends on your A/C and Heat service system, so we make sure it continuously provide an excellent performance.

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
4.6(
2,180
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by how hard working and thorough the workers were. They hauled the old gas water heater out and got the new one installed promptly and did a neat job. They reconfigured an awkward gas pipe near my washing machine, replaced an exterior gas hose with a UV resistant one, and checked all gas piping including our gas fireplace. We were very pleased with the end result and appreciated the fair pricing. Highly recommend."
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7(
608
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. After another team had come out and been unable to identify the source of the leak, Nabil (from the HVAC side of the business) was able to correctly diagnose the leak source as the humidifier within about 10 seconds of entering the mechanical closet. Nabil and his assistant corrected all the associated problems within 45 minutes. Both Nabil and his assistant did an EXCELLENT job and brought us some much-needed peace of mind."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lisa's Elite Sedans LLC
4.9(
172
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service that they provided was good and we would call them again. The driver arrived at our home on time and we got to the airport with no problems. I would just recommend calling them a day or two before your trip to confirm."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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American home services
4.8(
120
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well. I love working with Kurt. He's thorough, thoughtful, attentive, and seems thoroughly on top of the issues. We did not have a "smoking gun" prior to calling Kurt - we wanted to just have our home inspected just as a precaution, given our allergies - and he didn't find any huge problems during the inspection or actual work. Issues were confined to the basement and were easily fixed in 1.5 days. Work was performed promptly, professionally, and very neatly by Kurt's team. I found Kurt conservative in his approach, not going in search of a problem where one didn't seem to exist.
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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 Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed the splash guard replaced on my 2007 Honda Civic in a hurry because it was dragging on the ground. My boyfriend and I have been regular ABS Unlimited Auto Repair customers for about two years, so he called them on Columbus Day to see if they could squeeze me in. They said to come right in. When we went in, Tom took a look at it, called the Honda dealership and ordered the part. ABS had it installed by the afternoon. The service was great.
The extraordinary part came when I went to pick up the car. My bumper had become detached on the drivers side a few years ago when I was parked at the Metro. ABS professionally reattached the bumper at no charge...without even telling me! I continue to be delighted by their excellent service. Everyone on the staff is very friendly and helpful. Thank you ABS!!!


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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Washington, DC

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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