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Avatar for Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc
Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc
4.8(
479
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+3 more

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everyone from Hopewell office set up everything, including setting up to having a crane place the HVAC on top of the condo. All the installers were Professional and just wonderful. They gave info on all they were doing. I give them an outstanding rating!"
York 18 S.E.E.R
Boiler Replacement
Full Installation
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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King Heating and Cooling, LLC
5.0(
16
)
Central A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Chris was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He took time to diagnose the problem and gave me a good estimate as to the cost. I am happy with his company and much cooler with the air conditioner working."
Rooftop change out
Rooftop change out
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AirIQ HVAC LLC
4.8(
17
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Central A/C - Install

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They offered incredible customer service and the installer was so kind and knowledgeable. The system works great! We?re so happy with such warm temperatures coming. We will definitely be repeat customers in future."
System Replacement
Total Replacement
Rheem System
Our Consultation
Matched Rheem Set

+6

62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
5.0(
13
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Central A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Hometown Heating and Air LLC. Zach and Harrison were very professional and there work ethic Is unmatched. They were very helpful in helping us make decisions in what systems would be best based on our needs. They explained the process and there communication was on point. They went out of there way and worked long hours to get our new HVAC system installed in a very timely manner. My wife and I were very impressed and canâ t say enough to thank them for all that they have done. Our system has been installed for a couple of months now and we have seen a significant drop in our power bill. We had them install the Bosch 18.5 Seer and it has been awesome. It exceeds all our expectations. Thank you Hometown Heating and Air for making this such a positive experience. Highly Recommend!ed!!!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midlothian Mechanical
4.5(
84
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Central A/C - Install

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"* Technician was knowledgeable * Office appeared disorganized. I did not receive invoices for any work done. I called the office and was able to get them emailed to me. I did not receive a promised call back for service requested. I called them after waiting 2 days. Service was very polite and I could tell they were trying to help. Maybe new staff? * It was painful to pay $695 just to find out I needed to replace the evaporator coil. Granted, this price included 3 pounds of refrigerant. They charge a flat $362 for the leak search regardless of how long it takes. This may be standard practice at all places, however. * The quote to replace the coil seemed way out of the average range. According to the website airconditionerprice.com this should run somewhere between $650 and $1200 based on your region. The quote was $1671. I found a provider on this website with high reviews that did it for $800."
Williams
Bosch_Central
Removing old package unit
Williams
Bosch_Central

+26

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Old Dominion Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
15
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Central A/C - Service or RepairCentral A/C - Service or Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had excellent service from Old Dominion Heating and Air Conditioning. He called us within in minutes of receiving our request for service. He was out the very next day. Found the problem went over every detail with us. We had 3 other technicians come out from different companies and none of them could find the problem but they didn't even take the cover off to look at the inside of the Mini Split. Old Dominion gave us a fair price to fix the unit and they ordered the parts and had the work done the day after parts arrived. We can say we are more than pleased with their service and would highly recommend them. They went above and beyond to find the problem. Great Job and very polite."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
First Lawrence Company
5.0(
10
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It turned out the problem was not the air conditioner. Ben traced it back to a pump shared by the furnace and the air conditioner, then he fixed that. Meanwhile he taught me about my new house. He was on-time, thorough, and nice. I highly recommend Ben."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Air Conditioning FAQs, answered by experts

No, heat pump maintenance needs are very similar to air conditioners, including keeping outdoor units clean, changing filters regularly, and occasionally scheduling a refrigerant check to see if any has leaked out. Heat pumps typically switch automatically between heating and cooling, so you don’t need to worry about manually changing them every season. However, since they are always on call, they can develop wear and tear faster than an air conditioner.

The higher the BTU rating an air conditioner has, the more effective it can be at cooling your space. It will cool off your room faster in the short term. However, over the long term, if the unit has too many BTUs for the space, it can wear down the unit faster and shorten its life span.

A new air conditioner capacitor will cost less than replacing the entire air conditioner system. While a capacitor itself will cost between $8 and $25, paying a professional to replace an AC capacitor will cost $180 on average. It’s not safe to replace an air conditioner capacitor on your own. 

As a general rule, you should have your HVAC system professionally serviced at least once a year, though it's best to follow the manufacturer's specific recommendations. Many experts suggest twice-yearly maintenance: once in the spring for the cooling system and once in the fall for the heating system. This is especially recommended for older units, systems with recurring issues, or heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling. Regular service, which can cost between $100 and $550, keeps the system running efficiently, helps prevent costly future repairs, and saves money on utility bills.

The $5,000 rule for HVAC systems helps homeowners decide whether to repair or replace an AC or furnace. Take the quote for the HVAC repair cost and multiply that by the age of the HVAC system. If the total is higher than $5,000, it’s more cost-effective to replace the system. If the total is lower than $5,000, consider repairing the system.

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