My Capital Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Outstanding customer service."
April R on December 2021
My Capital Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Outstanding customer service."
April R on December 2021
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
Running a window air conditioner to cool a small room often costs less than $4 per day, making it cheaper than central air for single-room cooling. However, central air might be more efficient if you're using multiple window units or need to cool a space larger than 1,000 square feet. Choosing the right size AC is crucial—a unit that's too big or small can waste energy and increase costs.
Window AC units can use a significant amount of energy. These units use about 12 to 17 kilowatt-hours per day, significantly more than a refrigerator's one to 1.5 kilowatt-hours per day. To keep your energy costs down, run your window AC only when necessary, keep doors closed to contain the cool air, regularly clean filters and coils, and seal any gaps around the unit to prevent cold air from escaping.
Inexpensive air conditioner units are often not worth it. Low-cost products from popular brands like General Electric, LG, Whirlpool, or Frigidaire may be a reasonable investment. However, putting a small, budget-friendly unit in a large room wastes energy and shortens the life span of the AC since it has to draw more power and work much harder to cool the space. The unit will consume more energy and stress the motor and other internal parts, resulting in early breakdown and costly repairs.
The best deals on window AC units come during the fall when businesses slash prices to clear out old inventory. You can also speak with your local AC installer, who may get you a good deal on a window AC unit since they have access to trade pricing. You can also watch for discontinued products and flash sales in your area.
Window AC repair costs between $110 and $390, with most people paying around $250. Parts cost between $2 and $150, with the rest going toward labor, at around $30 per hour. The occasional one-off repair or a routine AC tuneup cost $75 to $200. Servicing can keep your AC running in good condition for several more years before you need to pay for a replacement unit.
Window AC units last eight to 10 years when installed and maintained correctly. High-quality models last up to 20 years with proper care and routine maintenance. The unit’s longevity depends on its construction quality, regular cleaning, and electrical safety inspections. Keeping the filters and coils clean and addressing minor repairs promptly extends its effective performance and ensures reliable cooling.