Heating Installation Services in Fredericksburg, VA
Since 1992, homeowners and businesses have chosen Childress Heating & Air Conditioning for heating installations in Fredericksburg, VA. Our team provides custom boiler, heat pump, and furnace installation services. A modern system will be more efficient, and you’ll enjoy faster, more even heating, safer operation, and better indoor air quality.
Contact Childress Heating & Air Conditioning today to learn more about energy-efficient heating installations in Fredericksburg.
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(540) 373-1403
Why Childress for Heating Installation?
We’re a locally owned and operated HVAC company with over 30 years of experience in the region. You’ll benefit from honest, personalized advice and high-quality workmanship and materials. We provide exceptional customer service and care and pride ourselves on complete customer satisfaction.
- Family-owned and -operated small business
- Fully licensed and insured HVAC contractor
- NATE-certified HVAC technicians
- ACCA member
- Lennox Premier Dealer and Centurion Award winner
- BBB accredited with a top rating
When to Consider a New Heating System
Ideal timing often comes down to the age of your current system, its efficiency, and the new technologies that are available. As heating systems get older, they can lose 15% or more of their original efficiency. That’s why we encourage our customers to monitor their energy usage month to month and year to year. The other factor is that newer technologies are often at least 10% more efficient than those used in systems manufactured over 15 years ago.
- Unusual noises
- Rising energy bills
- Irregular system cycling
- Indoor air quality issues
- Uneven heated air distribution
- Age beyond manufacturer estimated lifespan
- Frequent pilot light or circuit breaker problems
Heating Systems We Install
Our HVAC company offers a wide range of fuel-fired and electric heating systems, including dual-fuel setups. A common example features a heat pump paired with a fuel furnace. The heat pump provides the home’s cooling and the majority of its heating. The furnace serves in an auxiliary role and helps to maintain high efficiency during freezing nights.
- Heat pumps
- Hybrid heating
- Garage heaters
- Packaged systems
- Fuel and electric furnaces
- Fuel and electric steam boilers
- Ductless mini-split heat pumps
- Fuel and electric hot water boilers
Our Heating Installation Services
Our team will handle all aspects of your furnace installation, from the initial consultation to the finishing touches. We’ll help you maximize your budget and minimize your operating costs while selecting the best system for your home.
- Cleanup
- Precise sizing
- Acquiring permits
- Product selection guidance
- Energy incentives assistance
- Code-compliance inspection
- Installation, calibration, and testing
- Recycling and disposal of old equipment
New System Installation
Accurate sizing is the key to minimizing your costs over the life of a heating system. A furnace that’s too big or too small will simply cost more due to inefficiency, increased maintenance, and a shorter life. To determine the right size, we’ll perform a custom load calculation. It will factor in your house’s location, building envelope, floor plan, cubic footage, and more.
We’ll help choose a system with an optimal energy-efficiency rating as well. For households with stand-alone fuel furnaces, we recommend condensing furnaces. These models have a second heat exchanger to limit heat losses through the flue. That will improve fuel consumption by at least 10% and often much more.
Heating Replacement
Your current equipment doesn’t limit your heating choices. While sticking with what you have may be cheaper now, upgrades can be less expensive long term. Our team converts homes from traditional AC-furnace pairings to hybrid configurations. We add the plumbing needed for modern high-efficiency furnaces. Our team also performs electric-to-gas and gas-to-electric conversions. Electric furnaces provide cleaner operation and longer equipment lifespans. Gas furnaces often have lower total costs due to the price of fuel relative to electricity.
Benefits of Installing a New Heating System
A new heating system can make your home more comfortable through faster and more consistent heating. It can improve efficiency by 10% or more, and that can have a dramatic impact on your heating bills. You can also benefit from rebates and other incentives.
- Lower energy bills
- Better indoor air quality
- Safer and quieter operation
- Lower maintenance and repair costs
- Reduced household carbon footprint
Schedule Heating Installation in Fredericksburg, VA
Our company often has specials available, and you can see our current offers listed online. We provide in-person installation consultations and estimates at no cost and without obligation. You can schedule that appointment by phone or online through our website. During your consultation, we can discuss options we provide for financing on approved credit.
Childress Heating & Air Conditioning is the local, trusted choice for heating installations in Fredericksburg. Call today or contact us online to schedule an on-site consultation.
Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
While you can’t predict exactly when your furnace will fail, there are a few warning signs that a furnace should be replaced.
How Old Your Furnace Is
Furnaces usually last around 12–17 years. If a furnace is 15 years old (or older), there is a higher possibility of failing. You should start to prepare for replacement by comparing new furnaces now.
Continual Repairs
You should opt for HVAC installation if a furnace needs repairs more often.
Increased Energy Bills
Old furnaces won’t be as efficient. If you’ve put off yearly furnace maintenance, you’re vulnerable to losing additional furnace efficiency and ending up with increasing energy costs.
Weak Heating
An aging heater can struggle to keep up with heating your home. Bad ductwork and a clogged furnace filter can also lead to problems.
Three Advantages of a New Furnace
While furnace installation may seem intimidating, new furnaces offer benefits worn down systems can’t contend with. Additionally, you can relax knowing you don’t need to replace your system for years to come.
A new furnace could mean:
1. Increased Efficiency
New furnaces are very reliable and provide much better efficiency ratings than equipment from 20 years ago.
2. Quieter Operation
A newer furnace includes the latest in quiet operation technology. You might not notice when it turns on.
3. Peace of Mind
Modern HVAC technology ensures your heating will stay in good shape for longer and run with greater energy efficiency. With one of our service agreements, you’ll never miss an important furnace tune-up again.
Furnace Replacement You Can Depend On
You can trust we won’t forget anything—from keeping your home clean throughout installation to running final checks on your new furnace. We’re happy to walk you through the process and see to it that you understand maintenance expectations.
Our certified pros are fully licensed and insured, so you won’t have to worry about anything during the HVAC installation process. We’ll make sure everything is running properly and check for leaks in the air ducts.
Give us a call at (540) 373-1403 or or request an appointment online to get started with your furnace installation today. Our team will show you how to find the best furnace for your home and install it right away.
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