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Avatar for Nelson's Heating & Cooling Inc
Nelson's Heating & Cooling Inc
4.9(
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team performed routine maintenance on my system and while onsite gave me a personal call with their findings and asked if I had concerns or questions. This company also installed my system when I built the home and the team was very responsive and helpful. I oversee a multitude of HVAC equipment for my company and I utilize this company because of the immediate response and work ethic."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Comfortable Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(
19
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Comfortable Climate did a great of of install our new unit. They were professional and cleaned up everyday of the install. I am very happy with it still even after a year or having the new system. We saved $250 on our electric bill because we had a more efficient unit installed."
Plumbing and Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Automatic Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
868
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had my SC evaporator unit freeze up right before the temps started reaching 100. I called that night, and they came out the next morning to investigate. ( had to wait for the unit to defrost before they could diagnose it) We discovered that it was low on Freon, which caused the freezing, but when we opened up the cover to the evaporator, it was completely rusted. The lack of airflow caused the unit to rust out. This was the original AC installed 24 years ago. They also discovered that the builder undersized all the duct-work. the size of the return, couldn't supply enough air to the system. (yes, i checked the math, and they were correct). They gave me several options on replacing the unit, and I went with the most efficient, highest SEER rating, since we're planning on staying in the house at least another 10 years. They replaced both the furnace, and the AC unit, and ran all new, larger duct-work, they arrived promptly at 8 AM, and the crew finished up around 6 PM. There was an issue with the mainboard controller (factory problem), and they followed up and replaced it. The whole crew was polite, friendly, and cleaned up after themselves. The new unit is much quieter, the airflow downstairs is dramatically better, and hopefully, I'l start to see those energy savings in my next Dominion Power bill :)"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Lighthouse Mechanical Heating & Cooling
4.9(
40
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Serving Williamsburg, 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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Parade of Homes
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rose Brothers Heating and Ac
4.7(
102
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Only disappointment was that air-conditioning unit developed a system leak about 18 months after installation due to a chafing line and it was past the warranty time so it cost me to have it fixed when the cause was actually a manufacturing deficiency."
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+1

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BCA Climate Control
5.0(
14
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 15 years of experience, BCA Climate Control is the industry leader for all of your HVAC and Water Heater needs. Our services include Maintenance, Repair and new Installation for residential and commercial customers. Whether it's air conditioning, heating, or a hot water heater causing discomfort in your home or office, BCA Climate Control can help you restore balance through diagnostics and repair. Providing heating and cooling repair and replacement in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Woodbridge VA. We take pride in our work and look forward to providing you with professional quality services. Call us today for your free estimate!! We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for qualified applicants.

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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Ferrell first connected his computer to my computer via internet and worked for quite a few hours trying to determine what exactly was wrong. The next day he continued working from his computer for several hours. He determined he would have to have my desktop tower to complete the repair. He and my son met in Huntsville to exchange the tower. He then cleaned up a lot of what was wrong and reloaded Windows 10. He deleted the D: drive which had way too much memory allotted to it. The tower was returned and I plugged it all back together and it is working better than it did when I first purchased it. I would use him again and I recommend him highly to anyone needing computer updating and/or repair. His work is warrantied and he is very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful."
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 Williamsburg, 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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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Serving Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Danny came on a service call to look at an exterior outlet that did not work when I bought my house years ago. He did a lot of detective work to find out where the issue was, and gave me some repair options. He recommended scheduling a new appointment with a half-day deal, rather than continuing the repair with the service call rate. He also gave me a list of supplies that I could pick up in advance to save some time (and money). When he came back, he installed a new junction box, connected the wires to a circuit (it didn't work because the wires were just tied off), and replaced and sealed the outlet. He had to remove and reinstall the dishwasher in the process, and cleaned up the work area well. Danny was very nice, answered all my questions, and took the time to do things right. I plan to hire him again."
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Family Electricians

+11

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Williamsburg, 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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