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Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"The Stapleton Team. Made quick contact, scheduled around my time frame, and delivered a skilled tech to solve a basic problem that I couldn't fix. They also recommended additional settings at no cost and proposed other services the company has as a separate fee for service."
Aqeel K on May 2024
Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"The Stapleton Team. Made quick contact, scheduled around my time frame, and delivered a skilled tech to solve a basic problem that I couldn't fix. They also recommended additional settings at no cost and proposed other services the company has as a separate fee for service."
Aqeel K on May 2024
Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.
"Snell installed our new HVAC and we were initially pleased. However, the unit failed a county inspection. When Snell reached out to set up a repair, our window was 10am-2pm. The technician showed up at 4pm without the materials he needed. He promptly left having done nothing, said he would get what he needed and return. We heard nothing."
Dian B on August 2024
Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.
"Snell installed our new HVAC and we were initially pleased. However, the unit failed a county inspection. When Snell reached out to set up a repair, our window was 10am-2pm. The technician showed up at 4pm without the materials he needed. He promptly left having done nothing, said he would get what he needed and return. We heard nothing."
Dian B on August 2024
OHA AC, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing and Chimney brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your Home projects. We have over 25 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!
OHA AC, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing and Chimney brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your Home projects. We have over 25 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Fine it was fine"
Jonathan S on April 2025
JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!
"Fine it was fine"
Jonathan S on April 2025
BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.
"I contacted Bluestar Air Mechanical for a second opinion after an appointment with Air One. I have a Carrier HVAC system, and the Air One technician recommended a complete system replacement, claiming the blower was bad, the furnace control board needed replacing, and that there were other issues. Since replacing the HVAC is a big investment, I wanted to get a second opinion. It was only after comparing the service from Bluestar that I realized Air One may have been pushing for a new system sale or lacked the expertise to properly diagnose and repair the actual problems. Isaac, the technician from Bluestar, spent about an hour thoroughly diagnosing and fixing the issues. He found burnt wiring in the furnace and discovered that the wrong capacitor had been incorrectly installed in the AC. Isaac replaced the burnt wiring in the furnace and the capacitor in the AC. After these repairs, my Carrier system was back up and running—without the need for a costly replacement. Bluestar, and Isaac in particular, demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and honesty. They focused on resolving the actual issues instead of pushing for an unnecessary system replacement. I highly recommend Bluestar for their reliable service and Isaac’s thorough and knowledgeable work."
James C on October 2024
BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.
"I contacted Bluestar Air Mechanical for a second opinion after an appointment with Air One. I have a Carrier HVAC system, and the Air One technician recommended a complete system replacement, claiming the blower was bad, the furnace control board needed replacing, and that there were other issues. Since replacing the HVAC is a big investment, I wanted to get a second opinion. It was only after comparing the service from Bluestar that I realized Air One may have been pushing for a new system sale or lacked the expertise to properly diagnose and repair the actual problems. Isaac, the technician from Bluestar, spent about an hour thoroughly diagnosing and fixing the issues. He found burnt wiring in the furnace and discovered that the wrong capacitor had been incorrectly installed in the AC. Isaac replaced the burnt wiring in the furnace and the capacitor in the AC. After these repairs, my Carrier system was back up and running—without the need for a costly replacement. Bluestar, and Isaac in particular, demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and honesty. They focused on resolving the actual issues instead of pushing for an unnecessary system replacement. I highly recommend Bluestar for their reliable service and Isaac’s thorough and knowledgeable work."
James C on October 2024
At SwiftPro, we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind. Serving Fairfax and the greater Northern Virginia area, we offer fast, reliable HVAC and plumbing services tailored to your specific needs. Our expert technicians provide efficient solutions for heating, cooling, water heaters, and more, with a commitment to clear communication and upfront pricing. With a focus on customer-first service, we respect your time and home, delivering honest, high-quality work that gets your space back to optimal comfort quickly. Whether you need a quick repair or a new system installation, SwiftPro is here to help Northern Virginia residents keep their homes running smoothly. Schedule your service today and experience the SwiftPro difference! Call or Text Us Now!
"We made the right decision going with SwiftPro - pricing was reasonable and their service was excellent - David was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely recommend SwiftPro to others."
jim w on April 2025
At SwiftPro, we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind. Serving Fairfax and the greater Northern Virginia area, we offer fast, reliable HVAC and plumbing services tailored to your specific needs. Our expert technicians provide efficient solutions for heating, cooling, water heaters, and more, with a commitment to clear communication and upfront pricing. With a focus on customer-first service, we respect your time and home, delivering honest, high-quality work that gets your space back to optimal comfort quickly. Whether you need a quick repair or a new system installation, SwiftPro is here to help Northern Virginia residents keep their homes running smoothly. Schedule your service today and experience the SwiftPro difference! Call or Text Us Now!
"We made the right decision going with SwiftPro - pricing was reasonable and their service was excellent - David was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely recommend SwiftPro to others."
jim w on April 2025
Our services include: painting (interior & exterior), shingles (repair and replace), siding, vinyl, drywall, fencing, decks and more! We accept credit cards and also have coupons on our web site. We have 3 crews to cover a 100 mile radius. For the most prompt service, please call us directly at our main number. We look forward to hearing from you! Please visit us at https://kingconstructions.com/
"I liked Oscar and was happy with the finished product, he did additional work/fixes when I requested and at reasonable costs. I would hire them again. Make sure you have a detailed scope and discuss on site prior to starting, that would have saved both of us time on this project."
justin f on October 2022
Our services include: painting (interior & exterior), shingles (repair and replace), siding, vinyl, drywall, fencing, decks and more! We accept credit cards and also have coupons on our web site. We have 3 crews to cover a 100 mile radius. For the most prompt service, please call us directly at our main number. We look forward to hearing from you! Please visit us at https://kingconstructions.com/
"I liked Oscar and was happy with the finished product, he did additional work/fixes when I requested and at reasonable costs. I would hire them again. Make sure you have a detailed scope and discuss on site prior to starting, that would have saved both of us time on this project."
justin f on October 2022
Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.
"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."
Deborah M on August 2023
Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.
"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."
Deborah M on August 2023
A lot has changed in the industry since we started a family-owned business so many years ago. Technology has helped improve equipment efficiency, and streamline repair and replacement costs. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to top-notch customer service and our gratitude. Thank you Virginia for trusting Indoor Air Quality Medics Heating & Air Conditioning with your home & business service needs for over 15 years - your comfort and safety are always our #1 priority. We’re proud to be your first responders for home comfort.
"OSCAR is wonderful. He is a caring and well trained employee. He Has manners. He is honest. He explains everything. He is helpful. Oscar is the best!!!"
Linda S on January 2025
A lot has changed in the industry since we started a family-owned business so many years ago. Technology has helped improve equipment efficiency, and streamline repair and replacement costs. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to top-notch customer service and our gratitude. Thank you Virginia for trusting Indoor Air Quality Medics Heating & Air Conditioning with your home & business service needs for over 15 years - your comfort and safety are always our #1 priority. We’re proud to be your first responders for home comfort.
"OSCAR is wonderful. He is a caring and well trained employee. He Has manners. He is honest. He explains everything. He is helpful. Oscar is the best!!!"
Linda S on January 2025
The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.
"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."
Liam T on April 2025
The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.
"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."
Liam T on April 2025
Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs
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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