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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician, Greg Humphrey, was very professional & respectful. He called in advance to approve an arrival time & thoroughly explained what job he was performing . Amazing service!"
22 KW Generac Standby Generator installed
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+15

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.6(
16
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up, tested, diagnosed, filled the system with coolant, pointed out general maintenance issues that had not been addressed like dirty/clogged filters etc. Took credit card for payment. Excellent service! Even managed to send the tech out the day after we reached out to them."
Heat Pump Change Out
The old oil furnace :-(
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The new gas furnace! :-)
Heat Pump Change Out

+6

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc.
4.5(
27
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"great customer service, the representative from Wooldridge did explain the replacement unit in great details very pleased with their work."
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Outdoor Unit Maintenance
Outdoor Unit Maintenance
Leaking Kitching Faucet
Repairing Leaking Kitchen Faucet

+3

Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A-1 Duct Cleaning Services
4.5(
53
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed with the quality of the work performed by ð ¼-1 ð ¿ð ªð ð © ð ¾ð ¡ð ð ð £ð ð £ð ð ð ð §ð «ð ð ð ð ¨ in both cleaning the HVAC and dryer ducts. As a former Army Contracting Officer's Representative, what impressed me most was the work ethic displayed by Kieth. He worked until the job was done, even staying until after 1:00 AM to make sure the work was finished correctly. I would not hesitate to hire him again."
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+8

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Vortex Air LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tomas and his crew did a full double replacement of two zone HVAC system. Everything was well explained before and during the entire installation. They showed up right on time, were courteous and pleasant to speak with and finished the entire replacement and professional startup in just 1 day. I highly recommend contracting Vortex air for your hvac needs. You will get efficient professional service at a price that beats the large contractors in the central Virginia area."
Response time4 hrs
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Johnston Cooling and Heating
4.4(
32
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the best service I have ever received from a HVAC company. The guy worked on my furnace for over an hour until he fixed it. It ended up costing for the service call only due parts not being added to the furnace. He was very personable and did a great service for me. I will always use this company for my needs in the future."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Casper Heating Air & Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had Brian from Casper replace 2 heat pumps total with one at my home and one at a rental property over the past 4 yrs and both have lowered my monthly bills significantly. When renters reported a problem with the heating this winter, Brian responded and fixed the problem immediately at minimal cost. I am happy and my renters are happy with Brians promptness, expertise and courtesy."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

A home AC unit provides anywhere from one-half to five tons of cooling and requires approximately two to four pounds of refrigerant per ton of cooling. At approximately five to 10 minutes to fill one pound of refrigerant, a home that requires three tons of cooling will take about six to 12 pounds of refrigerant and approximately 30 minutes to two hours to completely recharge the unit.

An air conditioner’s watt usage depends on multiple factors, including the type of AC unit, its size, and how often you use it. With that said, most central air conditioners consume between 3,000 and 3,500 watts. Meanwhile, window AC units use 900 to 1,400 watts, and portable air conditioners consume 2,900 to 4,100 watts.

You can buy a new AC capacitor through most big-box home improvement stores, from an HVAC contractor, or from the manufacturer. Use the model number of your air conditioning unit to make sure you purchase the right part for your unit. Also, keep in mind that the cost of this type of part can vary significantly depending on who you purchase it from, so shop around to get the best price.

Don’t run your AC with a wet filter. It can cause your AC to work too hard, which will run up your utility bill and cause extra wear and tear on the system. You could also spread moisture and mold throughout your house. Turn off the AC, remove the wet filter, and check for cracks or clogs. Fix the problem (with a pro’s help, if you need it), and put a dry filter in place before you turn the system back on.

There are a few ways to determine if a vent is open or closed. You can inspect the vent and examine the position of the fins. If there are spaces between them, the vent is open. If the fins are flat and touching, the vent is closed. You can also stand under the vent when the system is running to see if you feel air flowing through it.

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