Air Conditioning

Air conditioning service.

Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning is your #1 HVAC contractor in Arlington, 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 Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning 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.

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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Customize to Your Home

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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 Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 703-671-2288 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.

Air Conditioner Maintenance in Arlington, VA, 22203

“Martin was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient! I am really happy with how this visit went. He serviced my air conditioner and found one problem that will be fixed while it is still under warranty. He was also patient and very tolerant of my overly friendly dog!”
- Janet I.

Air Conditioner Repair in Alexandria, VA, 22304

“I highly recommend Arlington Heating and Cooling. I called on a Friday morning with an unexpected repair problem and Jessica worked to get me on the schedule that day. I also want to compliment Jerrell, who was very professional and arrived within the expected time window. He quickly identified and repaired the problem and was able to conduct a spring inspection during the same call. He also took time to explain the repair issue.”
- Arline K.

Air Conditioner Maintenance in Falls Church, VA 22043

“I’ve had a contract with Arlington Heating for over 20 years. It is peace of mind, knowing that I am getting excellent service every time! The staff one schedules with is extremely nice and accommodating. Curtis is always so pleasant, and will answer any questions I have, no matter how silly they might be My son has also used Arlington Heating (Curtis), for many years., and is also very pleased with the dependable service they provide. I highly recommend them!”
- Carol L.

Air Conditioner Repair in Arlington, VA, 22205

“Last night, the heating/cooling register in our dining room stopped showing the temperature and the AC wouldn’t come on. I changed the batteries in the device and checked the breaker box, but those didn’t make a difference. I called and left a message with AHAC, expecting I might have to wait all day today for service. Instead, I received a call early this morning telling me the techician would be at my house in an hour-and-a-half. Wow! I was surprised and thrilled. And Richard, the technician, took care of the issue quickly. My greatest thanks to AHAC for the wonderful service!!”
- Ann L.

Air Conditioner Installation in Arlington, VA 20301

I’ve hired this company for years now and am very happy with the work they do. Our most recent technician, Curtis D., was really helpful in explaining the details of the system, what he did to maintain it and was generally very patient and positive. When you hire a HVAC firm, first and foremost you want knowledge of the system and a willingness to review what it needs, doesn’t need and how reliable it is. I’ve always gotten that level of knowledge and engagement from Arlington H & AC.

- Tommy M.

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