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At Excel Heating and Cooling, we believe in educating the community on a variety of topics related to home comfort, HVAC system durability, and energy efficiency. Our goal is to help make homes throughout the Shenandoah Valley more comfortably by providing timely and important information on home heating and cooling. When an HVAC system needs to be replaced, we work with homeowners and landlords to make informed purchasing decisions. Check out our blog posts to learn more!

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Answers to Your FAQs about IAQ
Your indoor air quality (IAQ) has a major effect on the health of you and your family. Is your indoor air clean and healthy? Learn more about indoor air quality and about how you can improve your IAQ from Excel — the Shenandoah Valley’s local home health and indoor air quality expert.
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Will Your AC Make It Through the Rest of Summer?
Don’t let your air conditioner break down before summer ends! Scheduling maintenance for your AC system now will keep it running smoothly and efficiently, giving you lower cooling bills and greater peace of mind. Learn more from Excel, the Shenandoah Valley’s cooling expert.
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How Mini-Splits Efficiently Heat & Cool Your Home
Mini-splits are indoor units that provide both heating and air conditioning to a particular room or area in your home.
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Think Mini-Splits!
Looking for an energy efficient heating and cooling solution that offers customized home comfort and helps you save on your utility bills?
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Leave Your Allergies Outside When You Get Home
It’s hard to enjoy the weather, green grass, and flowers while sneezing, itching, and fighting for air. When you get home and close the front door, you leave all that outside — or do you?
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Get Your AC Ready for Warmer Weather
Is your air conditioner ready for rising temperatures? Scheduling an AC tune-up early in the cooling season is the best way to keep it running smoothly all summer long.
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Spring Is Here — Get Your Home Ready for Warmer Temps

Spring is just around the corner, and at long last, the weather is starting to warm up here in the Shenandoah Valley. Are you and your home prepared for rising temperatures? As you take care of some spring cleaning around the house, don’t forget to give a little TLC to one often neglected part of the home: your air conditioner.

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Spring Clean Your HVAC System
Want to optimize your HVAC system and prep for warmer temps? Schedule a spring tune-up for your air conditioning system!
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February Indoor Air Quality Product of the Month: Aprilaire Humidifier

Colder temperatures may make the air here in Harrisonburg, VA unusually dry in the winter, but that doesn’t mean your indoor air has to be uncomfortably dry all season long. With whole-house humidification from Aprilaire, you can stay healthy and cozy inside, even when the air outside is crisp.

Spread the Love This Valentine's Day, Not Germs

Love is in the air — and so are germs if your home has poor indoor air quality. Many homeowners here in Harrisonburg and Elkton are unaware that the air in their home can have a significant impact on their overall physical health. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency ranks poor indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental health threats.

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  • The company representatives were all professional, friendly and charismatic. All in all, the experience was straight up and easy.

    R.C., Harrisonburg, VA

  • Impressed with care taken in the house, taking off shoes, wearing booties, cleaning up before they left. Very pleasant and mannerly, taking time to explain everything to us.

    J.G., Harrisonburg, VA

  • Excellent customer interactions. Options were thoroughly and honestly explained. Always performed as promised. System working well.

    L.K., McGaheysville, VA

  • I was very happy with your service and knowledge. You explained everything to me and informed me of future repairs and when it may be needed to be done without being pushy. Thank you.

    L.C., Manassas, VA

  • I am very happy with the level of service provided by Excel. It is refreshing to see a business structure support our business with a level of professionalism so lacking in the construction industry.

    Anonymous Company, Harrisonburg, VA

  • I appreciate the communications and not leaving the customer in the dark on appointments, equipment and service.

    D.P., Harrisonburg, VA

  • I recommend Excel to everyone that I come in contact with that are looking for a quality heating and cooling company to deal with. In the past year, I have referred at least 10 people to Excel. Nothing but good things to say from beginning to end!

    K.K., Harrisonburg, VA

  • The gentleman who called on us was friendly, courteous and answered all questions. I hope he is our service rep again.

    T.W., Timberville, VA

  • I selected your company last summer based on reviews and I have to say I have not been diappointed. Great service each appointment!

    P.S., Leesburg, VA

  • "Advisor" was good at interpreting the different heat pump possibilities. All staff were good at working around a trip we had to take. There was a follow-up call to see how we were faring.

    M.F., Harrisonburg, VA

  • Excel has done a great job of getting my heating and AC working efficiently. They were quick and thorough. The minute I had a question, they were back to check it out/fix it.

    M.R., Bridgewater, VA