Air Conditioning
Able Heating & Air is your #1 HVAC contractor in Culpeper, VA, and the surrounding communities. We are the leading company for all of your air conditioning needs. If you need repairs, maintenance, or a brand new system installed, the technicians at Able Heating & Air are the qualified and professional crew for the job.
We provide the highest quality service for your air conditioner. We also aim to educate and inform our customers. Informed decisions are good decisions. We want you to feel confident we are qualified to perform the service for which you are hiring us.
Air Conditioning Basics
The four main components to your air conditioner are:
Condenser: The condenser is the outside metal unit and where the gas from the compressor is condensed into a liquid. The gas entering the condenser is very hot. The temperature is then lowered, so the gas can convert back to a liquid.
Compressor: The compressor is inside the condenser. It circulates the pressurized refrigerant, to concentrate the heat, and changes the low pressure gas to high pressure.
Evaporator: The evaporator is the part of the system inside the home. In simple language, it absorbs the heat from your home.
Expansion Valve: The expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant in your system.
All of these pieces are connected by a copper tube that handles refrigerant, creating a closed loop. Heat is collected in the evaporator, sent outside to the condenser. The heat is removed, and the cool air is recirculated back into your home.
AC Facts
An Air Conditioner Doesn’t Create Cool Air.
What happens in the AC process is actually the removal of heat from the air. Your AC uses a chemical called refrigerant to remove heat and transfer it outside. The warm air runs through the lines and coils in your unit and goes from liquid to gas and back again. During this process, the refrigerant removes the heat and transfers it elsewhere so that when the air comes out the other side, it is cool.
Your AC Will Remove Humidity.
Lower humidity helps the overall comfort level in your home by making you feel cooler, even if the temperature is the same.
Your Air Filter Needs To Be Checked And Replaced Every Three To Six Months.
(depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations)
A dirty air filter restricts your air flow, which reduces efficiency, costing you money, and over time can put stress on your unit and could cause a costly repair.
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance.
Your air conditioner needs regular checkups to keep it running in tip-top shape. Having regular annual preventative maintenance will bring your system longer life and fewer breakdowns over all.
SEER
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER rating means greater energy efficiency.
At Able Heating & Air, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 540-718-7556 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.
How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?
Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.
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Air Conditioner Maintenance in Culpeper, VA 22701
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“Riley W, provided excellent service.
He was thorough, explained everything.”
– Demarco A.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“I’ve taken a while to make this post because I wanted to make sure the work was done correctly. My AC started acting up, running off/on in June. I called Able and Riley was assigned to me. He was respectable, friendly, sociable and knew what he was doing. He immediately discovered what was wrong and got the problem solved. we are now in August and no more problems. I recommend Able and Riley. Thanks Riley!”
– WEALTHIA C.
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Rapidan, VA 22733
“Riley arrived during the 2-hour estimate and was very patient explaining the checkup and possible recommendations to maintain the unit needing service. He’s very knowledgeable and an asset to your company. I’m very satisfied. Thank you Able, and thank you Riley!”
– Kevin A.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“Compressor on our three year old unit just quit working. They are going to get the new parts and repair. Liam is alway very knowledgeable and polite as are all their employees. Also, all of their portable AC units are being used so they are going to go out and purchase new ones because I have asthma and I need the AC.”
– Mary D.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22737
“Called early Saturday morning. 82 in home. Mike came mid morning. Found trouble right away and fixed it. Very nice young man. I deemed it an emergency call because I could have waited until Monday but I couldn’t have my dog uncomfortable. I recommend Able.”
– Gail P.
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Culpeper, VA 22701
“Liam was out last week to perform regular maintenance on my Trane system. He was professional, thorough, and very knowledgeable about the systems. We really appreciate the service we get from Liam and the entire Able team.
Cheers,
Ray and Susan Kinsley
The ‘Peper, VA”
– Ray K.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“I cannot thank Mike enough for coming to my home late in the day and repairing my air conditioning unit. Same day service is very difficult to find. He was very professional and knowledgable and offered to me and explained different options for the part that needed to be replaced and helped me get my HVAC system under a maintenance program. Thank you Mike, you are the best!”
– Linda M.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“Liam was great! Very informative, polite, and quickly fixed our issue.”
– Kelsey Z.
Air Conditioner Repair in Culpeper, VA 22701
“Great service thanks for coming out.”
– William B.
Able Heating & Air proudly provides HVAC service to Culpeper, Locust Grove, Spotsylvania, Boston, Madison, Orange, Reva, Rixeyville, Warrenton, and the surrounding communities. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 540-718-7556, or request service online today.