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ARS of Virginia
4.4(
279
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Central A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Install

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marvin Hernandez arrived right on time and diagnosed and treated the issue with our AC and thermostat effectively and efficiently. I recommend ARS and their team."
Install of a new A/C system.
353 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Apex Heating and Air LLC
4.9(
16
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner/operator, Bobby Pearson, knowledgeable, professional and wonderful customer service. He returned my call and scheduled an appointment for the same day at my convenience, which was after my work day. He arrived at my home as scheduled. Diagnosed my furnace problem within minutes. I highly recommend APEX Heating and Air."
Trane Heat Pump
Compressor replace
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-1 Duct Cleaning Services
4.5(
53
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So prompt, professional and knowledgeable. Really impressed by the improvement in air quality and hvac efficiency once the work was completed."
A-1 Duct Cleaning
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A-1 Duct Cleaning
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+8

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Avatar for Total Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Total Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.2(
38
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan did a great job on servicing my AC. He explained everything along the way and I was able to understand. I signed up for the maintenance plan also. Thank you"
New System Installation
183 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by32%of homeowners
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Avatar for The Otter Guys: Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing
The Otter Guys: Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing
4.9(
8
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company, stands behind its work. Highly recommend."
System Replacement
System Replacement
System Replacement
Dryer vent cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning

+4

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Culpeper – Warrenton
4.6(
10
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Voda, our mission is to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces where people live, work, and do business. We specialize in a wide range of cleaning & restoration services to keep your home or business clean, fresh and free from damage including: carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, odor removal, water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold mitigation and more!

Upholstery Cleaning
Water and Mold Recovery
Containment set up
Furniture cleaning
reconstruction

+23

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Culpeper – Warrenton
4.5(
8
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Voda, our mission is to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces where people live, work, and do business. We specialize in a wide range of cleaning & restoration services to keep your home or business clean, fresh and free from damage including: carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, odor removal, water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold mitigation and more!

Carpet Cleaning Services
Mold Remediation Services
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Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Air Conditioning FAQs, 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.

It is possible to add air conditioning to an older home, but it can be very expensive to do so. Expect to pay anywhere from $6,000 to $17,000 or more for the ductwork and AC unit. You’ll also have to hack into the home’s walls and ceilings to add ductwork, which can impact the aesthetics of an old home.

You should know the main components of an air conditioner: the condenser coils, evaporator coils, drip pan, AC filter, ducts, and refrigerant. Each part plays a key role in the performance and safety of your AC system. When tracking the source of AC issues or odors, it helps to know where to look. Your outdoor unit houses your condenser coils, fan, and compressor. Your indoor unit houses your evaporator coils, drain lines, and filter, and it connects to your ductwork. 

A common HVAC rule is that for every 500 to 600 square feet of living space, you need 1 ton of heating or cooling capacity. Now that you know this common rule, you also need to know that it isn’t very accurate, and a dedicated pro wouldn’t use it for your home. If you talk to a pro who won’t or can’t perform a proper Manual J calculation, consider hiring someone more thorough.

Yes, having mismatched evaporator and condenser coils in your AC system can lead to serious issues. For instance, it can result in higher monthly energy costs as the system runs longer to compensate for the mismatch. This mismatch can also put extra stress on the system, compromising its efficiency and longevity. 

Along with that, mismatched coils can lead to higher temperatures and humidity levels in the home. What’s more, using coils of different sizes may violate the manufacturer's warranty, as they are designed to work synergistically, and any mismatch could lead to repairs and system failure.

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