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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!

Healthy home, Excel Cool, VA
Indoor Air Quality Product of the Month: APCO UV-C Air Purifier
If you want your home to remain a healthy and comfortable space for you and your family this spring, consider installing a whole-home air purifier by APCO.
Spring is here, is your home ready for warm weather? Excel Cool, VA
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.

Spring Clean Your HVAC, Excel Heating and Cooling, VA
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!
Aprilaire Humidifier, Excel Cool, VA
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.

Save money and grow your business, Excel, VA
Save Money & Grow Your Business with Excel

Take a moment to think about the work environment at your business. What would happen if a sudden HVAC breakdown made indoor temperatures unbearable to work in? You would probably see some downtime at work, potentially resulting in some major profit losses.

Why You Should Consider Switching to a Heat Pump
If you’re still using a furnace and air conditioner to heat and cool your home, now is a good time to consider switching to a heat pump.
Happy New Year! Year in Review
Take a look back on how we helped you this year!
heating repair, heating replacement, excel heating and cooling, va
Heating System Working Hard But You’re Still Cold?
With winter in full swing, you may find yourself paying more and more frequent visits to your thermostat, turning up the temperature ever-so-slightly each time in an attempt to keep your home warm. Yet no matter how high you raise the temperature, your heating system never seems to make your home as warm as you would like. Sound familiar?
healthy home, iaq, excel heating & cooling, VA
New Year, New Efficiencies
Greater comfort, better indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption are just a few of the things that will improve the health of your home this new year.

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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