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Residents of Fredericksburg have trusted the Robert B. Payne team since 1930. We specialize in providing commercial and residential customers with reliable HVAC services. Our customers know they can depend on us to repair and maintain these essential systems. The next time your residential HVAC system needs taken care of, give us a call. We have a reputation for excellence that you can depend on. Family owned. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. Additional phone numbers - (540) 659-0362, (540) 775-5498, (540) 775-7698 and (540) 322-5212. Additional address - PO Box 480, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Additional email - bobt@robertbpayne.com. Additional contact name - Bob Thompson. Additional area served- Portions of Fauquier & Prince William's Counties
"All services performed professionally and to our satisfaction. The Robert B. Payne Service Technician, Rafael Minero, was very good at explaining what was done to the system, and also about how to keep the oil tank topped off to avoid growth that could ruin our oil. Great job!"
Jim S on December 2023
Residents of Fredericksburg have trusted the Robert B. Payne team since 1930. We specialize in providing commercial and residential customers with reliable HVAC services. Our customers know they can depend on us to repair and maintain these essential systems. The next time your residential HVAC system needs taken care of, give us a call. We have a reputation for excellence that you can depend on. Family owned. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. Additional phone numbers - (540) 659-0362, (540) 775-5498, (540) 775-7698 and (540) 322-5212. Additional address - PO Box 480, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Additional email - bobt@robertbpayne.com. Additional contact name - Bob Thompson. Additional area served- Portions of Fauquier & Prince William's Counties
"All services performed professionally and to our satisfaction. The Robert B. Payne Service Technician, Rafael Minero, was very good at explaining what was done to the system, and also about how to keep the oil tank topped off to avoid growth that could ruin our oil. Great job!"
Jim S on December 2023
15% Senior Discount! 15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland and Virginia. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. $99 Service fee WAIVED if hired! Financing available! ** Discounts cannot be applied to Service fee.
15% Senior Discount! 15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland and Virginia. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. $99 Service fee WAIVED if hired! Financing available! ** Discounts cannot be applied to Service fee.
Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.
Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.
"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."
Bill J on October 2023
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Very professional"
ceci f on July 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Very professional"
ceci f on July 2024
I retired from the USAF in 2016 and am persuing my passion in home improvement with my son John Jr. Our skills were learned from 3 generations of professional general contractors and family members in the home improvement trades. We will walk you through each process from the begining to end and involve you with all work being completed so that we ensure we exceed your expectations. We will treat your home as our own and respect all your needs. We offer 24 hour service and will show up when we schedule. We stand behind our customer service and ensure we keep constant and fast communication will all parties involved. Thanks for reading my brief background and look forward to hearing from you.
"fantastic, very pleased"
Constance D on March 2025
I retired from the USAF in 2016 and am persuing my passion in home improvement with my son John Jr. Our skills were learned from 3 generations of professional general contractors and family members in the home improvement trades. We will walk you through each process from the begining to end and involve you with all work being completed so that we ensure we exceed your expectations. We will treat your home as our own and respect all your needs. We offer 24 hour service and will show up when we schedule. We stand behind our customer service and ensure we keep constant and fast communication will all parties involved. Thanks for reading my brief background and look forward to hearing from you.
"fantastic, very pleased"
Constance D on March 2025
Handyman business locally owned and operated we see feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Outstanding results in just 2 days! Much attention to detail was put into every job. Very trust worthy in doing any job. I would strongly recommend Mr. Reyes for any job."
Detrick J on December 2024
Handyman business locally owned and operated we see feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Outstanding results in just 2 days! Much attention to detail was put into every job. Very trust worthy in doing any job. I would strongly recommend Mr. Reyes for any job."
Detrick J on December 2024
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
Additional e-mail - sales@evansac.com.
"I was a customer of Evans Heating & Air for ~8 years, but after recent failures won't continue with their service. My home was built new in 2012, and was under warranty for HVAC services the first few years with the contractor used by the home builder. I began working w/Evans Heating & Air in 2015. From 2015-2022, Evans did semi-annual checks on my heat pump + air handler per my annual service contracts with them, except for 2019. Until 2022 Evans never noted any system problems, and my total service plan cost before 2022 was ~$1,100. In March 2022 Evans performed my spring service and indicated no system problems. In August 2022 I scheduled a service call when my heat pump did not properly cool my home. The technician said my heat pump was low on refrigerant, and charged me accordingly (~$300). Of note, Evans did not diagnose any other system issues in August 2022. In November 2022 Evans Heating and Air performed my fall service (per my paid contract), and again indicated no system problems. Yet, in December 2022 I paid an electric utility bill of $333, a level rarely seen in >10 years at this home. I spoke with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (utility provider), who noted my electric usage in December 2022 was ~30% higher than December 2021, yet the December 2022 temperatures were not 30% colder. REC said something was likely wrong with my HVAC system, so I scheduled yet another emergency call with Evans Heating and Air on 12/27/2022. On 12/27/2022 Evans again said there were no system problems, and it took a subsequent call from REC to Evans to have a more senior technician come to my home. On 01/06/2023 Evans Heating and Air finally diagnosed a coil leak in my air handler, and quoted a repair cost of ~$3,500 (service call on 01/06/2023 cost me $149). So, Evans came to my home on 03/12, 08/05, 11/11, and 12/27 in 2022, and on these 4 occasions failed to diagnose the real problem. And, had Evans been cleaning the coils on my air handler via semi-annual checks since 2015, this failure could have been averted before winter 2022. I have neighbors with homes and HVAC systems older than mine, who have never had HVAC problems. Yet, I paid for annual maintenance with Evans Heating & Air since 2015, and likely only got flashlight checks from them. And, my heating bill for January 2023 was $503.43. I have since had a new HVAC system installed by another HVAC company, and I will work with them going forward. Evans HVAC failed to do their due diligence. I will not recommend them to anyone!"
Kristin G on January 2023
Additional e-mail - sales@evansac.com.
"I was a customer of Evans Heating & Air for ~8 years, but after recent failures won't continue with their service. My home was built new in 2012, and was under warranty for HVAC services the first few years with the contractor used by the home builder. I began working w/Evans Heating & Air in 2015. From 2015-2022, Evans did semi-annual checks on my heat pump + air handler per my annual service contracts with them, except for 2019. Until 2022 Evans never noted any system problems, and my total service plan cost before 2022 was ~$1,100. In March 2022 Evans performed my spring service and indicated no system problems. In August 2022 I scheduled a service call when my heat pump did not properly cool my home. The technician said my heat pump was low on refrigerant, and charged me accordingly (~$300). Of note, Evans did not diagnose any other system issues in August 2022. In November 2022 Evans Heating and Air performed my fall service (per my paid contract), and again indicated no system problems. Yet, in December 2022 I paid an electric utility bill of $333, a level rarely seen in >10 years at this home. I spoke with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (utility provider), who noted my electric usage in December 2022 was ~30% higher than December 2021, yet the December 2022 temperatures were not 30% colder. REC said something was likely wrong with my HVAC system, so I scheduled yet another emergency call with Evans Heating and Air on 12/27/2022. On 12/27/2022 Evans again said there were no system problems, and it took a subsequent call from REC to Evans to have a more senior technician come to my home. On 01/06/2023 Evans Heating and Air finally diagnosed a coil leak in my air handler, and quoted a repair cost of ~$3,500 (service call on 01/06/2023 cost me $149). So, Evans came to my home on 03/12, 08/05, 11/11, and 12/27 in 2022, and on these 4 occasions failed to diagnose the real problem. And, had Evans been cleaning the coils on my air handler via semi-annual checks since 2015, this failure could have been averted before winter 2022. I have neighbors with homes and HVAC systems older than mine, who have never had HVAC problems. Yet, I paid for annual maintenance with Evans Heating & Air since 2015, and likely only got flashlight checks from them. And, my heating bill for January 2023 was $503.43. I have since had a new HVAC system installed by another HVAC company, and I will work with them going forward. Evans HVAC failed to do their due diligence. I will not recommend them to anyone!"
Kristin G on January 2023
Kallis & Sons LLC is a family owned fully licensed and insured company providing quality remodeling and repair services. Kallis & Sons LLC's mission is to provide consultations that combine our client's needs and desires with products and services that provide the sought after end results within a manageable budget. License No: 2705 152164A Number of Employees: 2 Trades Subcontracted: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Gas Billing procedures: Small projects are billed upon completion/ Large projects utilize pre-determined draw schedules
Kallis & Sons LLC is a family owned fully licensed and insured company providing quality remodeling and repair services. Kallis & Sons LLC's mission is to provide consultations that combine our client's needs and desires with products and services that provide the sought after end results within a manageable budget. License No: 2705 152164A Number of Employees: 2 Trades Subcontracted: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Gas Billing procedures: Small projects are billed upon completion/ Large projects utilize pre-determined draw schedules
Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs
Generally, a swamp cooler only uses 15% to 35% of the energy that a traditional central air conditioning unit utilizes. However, swamp coolers also require water and may not cool a home as effectively as an AC unit. They’re more efficient in terms of electricity usage, but when you factor in effectiveness and water usage, it's tougher to argue which unit is more efficient.
Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little, if any, cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest or 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 is between $100 and $300, depending on the issue, if you need new parts, and who you choose to do the repairs. Depending on the type of pad your system utilizes, you’ll need to change out pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $200.
The U.S. Department of Energy says swamp coolers may 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 like the American South. It's easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.
Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of a unit. Smaller evaporative units may go through one gallon per hour, while much larger units could exceed 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners should expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water for each hour of usage.
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