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Avatar for Snell Heating & Air Conditioning

Snell Heating & Air Conditioning

4.66(
2,455
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•Approved Pro

Snell Heating & Air Conditioning

4.66(
2,455
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1972 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.

"I’ve been a loyal Snell customer for years, but this recent experience was deeply disappointing. After our AC failed in August, Snell diagnosed a leaking evaporator coil. We chose to replace the system through them, and the salesperson took time to evaluate the setup in advance. However, on installation day, the crew arrived without the correct ductwork and had to make adjustments on the fly. Unfortunately, the adjustments were poorly executed: • The Aprilaire humidifier was mounted on sloped ductwork rather than a level surface, contrary to manufacturer specifications. • The hole for the humidifier was cut inaccurately. • The drain line was left kinked in multiple places. Aprilaire support later confirmed the humidifier was not installed correctly and warned this could lead to water backing up into the system — a concern I had raised with the installers before they left. Despite multiple follow-up attempts, I received no meaningful response. I was told my concerns would be escalated, but no one followed through. This was a major investment, and I now feel I need to bring in another HVAC team to correct issues that should have been resolved from the start. I’ve recommended Snell in the past, but I can’t in good faith do so now after this experience."

Will H on September 2025

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Credit cards. All work done by experienced professionals to ensure consistent high quality. Award winning company at your service.

"I’ve been a loyal Snell customer for years, but this recent experience was deeply disappointing. After our AC failed in August, Snell diagnosed a leaking evaporator coil. We chose to replace the system through them, and the salesperson took time to evaluate the setup in advance. However, on installation day, the crew arrived without the correct ductwork and had to make adjustments on the fly. Unfortunately, the adjustments were poorly executed: • The Aprilaire humidifier was mounted on sloped ductwork rather than a level surface, contrary to manufacturer specifications. • The hole for the humidifier was cut inaccurately. • The drain line was left kinked in multiple places. Aprilaire support later confirmed the humidifier was not installed correctly and warned this could lead to water backing up into the system — a concern I had raised with the installers before they left. Despite multiple follow-up attempts, I received no meaningful response. I was told my concerns would be escalated, but no one followed through. This was a major investment, and I now feel I need to bring in another HVAC team to correct issues that should have been resolved from the start. I’ve recommended Snell in the past, but I can’t in good faith do so now after this experience."

Will H on September 2025

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Home Breakthrough LLC

4.55(
179
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Home Breakthrough LLC

4.55(
179
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Customers say: Quality work
2004 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Home Breakthrough is a local, family owned home remodeling business. Francisco and Honika Victoriano, combine old-word craftsmanship with contemporary building techniques to create extraordinary new living spaces. They take great pride in the home renovation work they do. The remodeling contractors at Home Breakthrough have a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction and home renovation projects, working with diligence and honesty. The Victorianos have built their remodeling business & reputation over the years by providing excellent work at highly competitive prices. 14-15 workers. Cost is determined by the job. Free design consultations. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email. Award winning .

"I have been using the team at home breakthrough for years. At this point they fully remodeled my basement including adding a new bathroom/wet bar. As well as a huge overhaul of my main floor bath and laundry room. The quality of their work is outstanding. I also love their quote structure. They start with a labor number and give you an idea of what materials will cost but it’s essentially a chose your own adventure on how high end you want to go on features etc and they are very helpful to guide you on the way as well as have great experts to point you to on cabinets, fixtures, tile, countertops etc to help you achieve your vision. Look forward to having them back for my next project!"

Scott A on March 2025

Home Breakthrough is a local, family owned home remodeling business. Francisco and Honika Victoriano, combine old-word craftsmanship with contemporary building techniques to create extraordinary new living spaces. They take great pride in the home renovation work they do. The remodeling contractors at Home Breakthrough have a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction and home renovation projects, working with diligence and honesty. The Victorianos have built their remodeling business & reputation over the years by providing excellent work at highly competitive prices. 14-15 workers. Cost is determined by the job. Free design consultations. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email. Award winning .

"I have been using the team at home breakthrough for years. At this point they fully remodeled my basement including adding a new bathroom/wet bar. As well as a huge overhaul of my main floor bath and laundry room. The quality of their work is outstanding. I also love their quote structure. They start with a labor number and give you an idea of what materials will cost but it’s essentially a chose your own adventure on how high end you want to go on features etc and they are very helpful to guide you on the way as well as have great experts to point you to on cabinets, fixtures, tile, countertops etc to help you achieve your vision. Look forward to having them back for my next project!"

Scott A on March 2025

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Real Property Management PROS

4.87(
303
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Real Property Management PROS

4.87(
303
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Real Property Management PROS is the market leader when it comes to residential leasing and property management services. We have leased and managed over 900 properties in Northern Virginia. There is a good reason why property owners in Northern Virginia turn to Real Property Management PROS as their first choice: we have revolutionized property management in a way that guarantees a more reliable, scalable, professional and technology-driven management platform that delivers a better return on your investment. 1. We are dedicated professionals who live and work here in the Northern Virginia area. 2. We run your rental property like a business, focused on getting the best return on your investment. 3. We are held to a higher, national standard and offer greater reliability than the competition. 4. Our proven processes are based on over 25 years of experience and technology-driven platforms. 5. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 four years running as a company who is doing things right. Put simply, we offer a committed team and a more efficient process that saves you money.

"Angelica was very helpful with the whole process, she was quick at responding and answered all of our questions!! Made the rental process much easier."

Kara W on October 2025

Real Property Management PROS is the market leader when it comes to residential leasing and property management services. We have leased and managed over 900 properties in Northern Virginia. There is a good reason why property owners in Northern Virginia turn to Real Property Management PROS as their first choice: we have revolutionized property management in a way that guarantees a more reliable, scalable, professional and technology-driven management platform that delivers a better return on your investment. 1. We are dedicated professionals who live and work here in the Northern Virginia area. 2. We run your rental property like a business, focused on getting the best return on your investment. 3. We are held to a higher, national standard and offer greater reliability than the competition. 4. Our proven processes are based on over 25 years of experience and technology-driven platforms. 5. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 four years running as a company who is doing things right. Put simply, we offer a committed team and a more efficient process that saves you money.

"Angelica was very helpful with the whole process, she was quick at responding and answered all of our questions!! Made the rental process much easier."

Kara W on October 2025

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Reddick & Sons, Inc.

5.00(
99
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Reddick & Sons, Inc.

5.00(
99
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Reddick & Sons, Inc. is family owned and operated plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical company that proudly serves all of Northern Virginia. Working with us, you can expect quality service, excellent customer service, and long term peace of mind. We'll meet your needs with expert Plumbing, Heating, AIr Conditioning, and electrical repair and installation services. Book your appointment today!

"Great ! Gilbert was very professional and did a great job. He made sure everything was working properly before he left,and gave me a full run down on all the knobs and levers."

ANN H on March 2022

Reddick & Sons, Inc. is family owned and operated plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical company that proudly serves all of Northern Virginia. Working with us, you can expect quality service, excellent customer service, and long term peace of mind. We'll meet your needs with expert Plumbing, Heating, AIr Conditioning, and electrical repair and installation services. Book your appointment today!

"Great ! Gilbert was very professional and did a great job. He made sure everything was working properly before he left,and gave me a full run down on all the knobs and levers."

ANN H on March 2022

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Mannix Heating & Cooling

4.88(
709
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Mannix Heating & Cooling

4.88(
709
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mannix Heating and Cooling is a full service HVAC contractor with a location in Chantilly VA and Gaithersburg MD to serve you. We offer an extensive array of services designed to keep your heating and cooling equipment operating at peak efficiency through many years of reliable operation. We also provide water heater replacement, standby home generators and electrical panel replacements. For more information, please email [email protected]

"They were good they did a good job."

Christine R on February 2023

Mannix Heating and Cooling is a full service HVAC contractor with a location in Chantilly VA and Gaithersburg MD to serve you. We offer an extensive array of services designed to keep your heating and cooling equipment operating at peak efficiency through many years of reliable operation. We also provide water heater replacement, standby home generators and electrical panel replacements. For more information, please email [email protected]

"They were good they did a good job."

Christine R on February 2023

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Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc

4.88(
266
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Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc

4.88(
266
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northern Virginia's Air Conditioning & Home Comfort Specialists. At Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc., our goal is your comfort and peace of mind. We have been providing heating and cooling services throughout the Northern Virginia area, including Reston, Fairfax and Alexandria VA, since 1990. We have an excellent reputation for quality work and competitive pricing based on years of customer feedback. Our family-owned-and-operated company provides maintenance for most major brands of heating and air conditioning equipment, water heaters and indoor air products so you never have to worry about your system failing with our knowledgeable and skilled company on your side. Just give us a call and we'll be there to help. Your satisfaction is our top priority!

"It went perfect. They remove our old heat pump and air-condition. They installed with new one with a trane. We don't have any issue until now."

Robert W on February 2022

Northern Virginia's Air Conditioning & Home Comfort Specialists. At Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc., our goal is your comfort and peace of mind. We have been providing heating and cooling services throughout the Northern Virginia area, including Reston, Fairfax and Alexandria VA, since 1990. We have an excellent reputation for quality work and competitive pricing based on years of customer feedback. Our family-owned-and-operated company provides maintenance for most major brands of heating and air conditioning equipment, water heaters and indoor air products so you never have to worry about your system failing with our knowledgeable and skilled company on your side. Just give us a call and we'll be there to help. Your satisfaction is our top priority!

"It went perfect. They remove our old heat pump and air-condition. They installed with new one with a trane. We don't have any issue until now."

Robert W on February 2022

Williams Services Inc

4.98(
83
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Williams Services Inc

4.98(
83
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. 10% discount for military, police and firemen & women.

"Tracy was pleasant, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She repaired our gas fireplace and we are very happy with her work. We highly recommend Williams Services "

Nancy B on September 2025

Family owned & operated. 10% discount for military, police and firemen & women.

"Tracy was pleasant, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She repaired our gas fireplace and we are very happy with her work. We highly recommend Williams Services "

Nancy B on September 2025

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Bull Run Kitchen & Bath

4.96(
321
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Bull Run Kitchen & Bath

4.96(
321
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bull Run Kitchen and Bath is a family owned and operated business serving the VA metropolitan areas. We are dedicated to providing professional service and work hard to ensure that our clients needs are being met on time and on budget.

"Bull Run Kitchen and Bath completed two bathroom renovations in my home. They did an excellent job. The designer, Salih Coskun, went above and beyond from start to finish. In many ways he served as the project manager, never overlooking any detail. I am very grateful for his dedication and creative eye. The workers were wonderful. They did exacting work and the results were fabulous. The weakest link was the actual project manager, Murat, who did not do a good job of planning when to order supplies or scheduling which resulted in the project taking much too long to finish. The results, however, compensated for the process. Everyone who has seen the bathrooms has raved about them. They are truly gorgeous."

Terri A on October 2024

Bull Run Kitchen and Bath is a family owned and operated business serving the VA metropolitan areas. We are dedicated to providing professional service and work hard to ensure that our clients needs are being met on time and on budget.

"Bull Run Kitchen and Bath completed two bathroom renovations in my home. They did an excellent job. The designer, Salih Coskun, went above and beyond from start to finish. In many ways he served as the project manager, never overlooking any detail. I am very grateful for his dedication and creative eye. The workers were wonderful. They did exacting work and the results were fabulous. The weakest link was the actual project manager, Murat, who did not do a good job of planning when to order supplies or scheduling which resulted in the project taking much too long to finish. The results, however, compensated for the process. Everyone who has seen the bathrooms has raved about them. They are truly gorgeous."

Terri A on October 2024

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Shaw Services

4.96(
157
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Shaw Services

4.96(
157
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional contact - Judy Shaw. Award winning.

"i have been using Shaw for 10 years and they have installed all my AC. i have told them that they do a good service but overcharging. they replace a dual run start device which should cost between $150 to $250 (hardware cost $30) for $500. it is upsetting to see them taking advantage of old clients."

stephane c on August 2021

Additional contact - Judy Shaw. Award winning.

"i have been using Shaw for 10 years and they have installed all my AC. i have told them that they do a good service but overcharging. they replace a dual run start device which should cost between $150 to $250 (hardware cost $30) for $500. it is upsetting to see them taking advantage of old clients."

stephane c on August 2021

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Tankless Concepts

4.99(
117
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Tankless Concepts

4.99(
117
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in the installation and servicing of Rinnai and Navien tankless water heaters and boilers. We are proud to be recognized by Rinnai as the Top Dealer/Installer in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. We have earned Rinnai's "Advanced Comfort Expert (ACE)" status. We are also proud to be an authorized dealer / service provider for Navien. We are a nine-time recipient of the Angie's List esteemed Super Service Award and have been featured in their Super Service Spotlight and in Advice from Angie's List by Angie Hicks. We have over 25 years of gas experience and have been installing and servicing tankless water heaters since September of 2004. We offer in-home consultations and provide professional estimates within 24-48 hours of consultation. We stand behind our installations with a two-year (2-year) warranty on workmanship and materials and we provide maintenance and repair service for every appliance that we install.

"So glad we found this company! We had a few estimates and Tankless Concepts was by far the most knowledgeable and professional with reasonable prices. They were able to explain every aspect of the job to get the correct system and installation for our home. When it came time to install the team was super friendly and helpful and they were able to make on-site adjustments to help us get everything just right. We are very happy with how things turned out and would absolutely recommend for anyone considering having a tankless water heater."

Andy T on June 2024

We specialize in the installation and servicing of Rinnai and Navien tankless water heaters and boilers. We are proud to be recognized by Rinnai as the Top Dealer/Installer in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. We have earned Rinnai's "Advanced Comfort Expert (ACE)" status. We are also proud to be an authorized dealer / service provider for Navien. We are a nine-time recipient of the Angie's List esteemed Super Service Award and have been featured in their Super Service Spotlight and in Advice from Angie's List by Angie Hicks. We have over 25 years of gas experience and have been installing and servicing tankless water heaters since September of 2004. We offer in-home consultations and provide professional estimates within 24-48 hours of consultation. We stand behind our installations with a two-year (2-year) warranty on workmanship and materials and we provide maintenance and repair service for every appliance that we install.

"So glad we found this company! We had a few estimates and Tankless Concepts was by far the most knowledgeable and professional with reasonable prices. They were able to explain every aspect of the job to get the correct system and installation for our home. When it came time to install the team was super friendly and helpful and they were able to make on-site adjustments to help us get everything just right. We are very happy with how things turned out and would absolutely recommend for anyone considering having a tankless water heater."

Andy T on June 2024

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Standard electric water heaters (about 40 gallons) typically need a 30-amp circuit breaker. But if you have a newer model, a tankless water heater, or one that’s more energy efficient, you’ll likely need a higher amperage to power it. 

Having the right size circuit breaker for your water heater is an important part of making sure it heats water efficiently and runs safely. A licensed electrician can help you navigate your options, and determine what you need for your new water heater. 

Water heater replacement costs around $1,300, but a total install will depend on a few factors. Solar heaters can cost upward of $3,700, while conventional gas heaters may cost less than $1,000. Tankless water heaters, common in apartments and homes without much space, cost around $2,600 to install. Expect the cost to increase significantly if new plumbing is required, or if there is damage from a previous water heater malfunctioning. 

There are many issues that can cause cold showers, but the most likely is a problem with your water heater, especially if other fixtures also don’t get hot water. If it’s just your shower not getting hot water, you likely have a broken or damaged shower cartridge. You can replace this yourself or hire a plumber to do the work for you if you’re not comfortable working with plumbing.

Professional installs conclude in mere hours, with complexity differences possibly prolonging efforts slightly. Site condition often dictates the exact duration.

You should replace your gas water heater when it’s reached the end of its lifespan, which is a maximum of 12 years in most cases. If your unit is over a decade old and showing signs of inefficiency, leaks, or frequent malfunctions, it may be time to replace your water heater. Research how to best maintain your gas water heater to help extend its lifespan.

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