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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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How to Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer
Find out how to save money on AC costs and reduce your energy bills this summer — with help from Excel Heating & Cooling, the Shenandoah Valley’s local home comfort expert. Excel shares valuable tips like adjustments you can make to your thermostat, alternative cooling options, and more.
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Why Won’t My Air Conditioning Turn On?
Having AC problems or an AC that won’t turn on? Find out how to troubleshoot your air conditioner — and when it may be time to call an expert. Excel Heating & Cooling is a local home comfort expert who offers AC repairs and maintenance in the Shenandoah Valley, including Harrisonburg and Elkton.
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Repairing vs. Replacing HVAC Equipment: What You Should Know
Find out how and when to repair heating and air conditioning equipment — and when it might be better to replace HVAC equipment. Excel Heating & Cooling takes you through the Shenandoah Valley’s most common HVAC system issues. Learn more about repairing vs. replacing.
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How to Know When You Need Air Purification
Learn about the signs that it’s time to add air filtration and purification systems to your HVAC system. Air filtration removes more particles from indoor air, while air purification kills mold, viruses, and bacteria with UV light. Learn more with Excel, the Shenandoah Valley’s indoor air expert.
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Spring Cleaning for Your Home Cooling System
Spring cleaning should also include important maintenance and upgrades for your cooling system. Find out how to clean, maintain, and upgrade your air conditioning in the spring for enhanced comfort and indoor air quality. Learn more from Excel, the Shenandoah Valley’s home cooling and IAQ expert.
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Should You Consider a Heat Pump?
Wondering if you should heat and air condition your home with a ducted or mini split heat pump? Learn more about energy efficient heat pumps and find out if installing one is right for you. Excel Heating & Cooling is Harrisonburg’s local furnace, boiler, air conditioner, and heat pump expert.
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5 Accessories That Can Upgrade Your HVAC
Upgrade your existing heating and air conditioning system with one of these 5 accessories and make your home healthier and more energy efficient. Learn more about smart thermostats, humidity control, and air purification from Excel Heating & Cooling, Harrisonburg’s home comfort expert.
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The Benefits of Early AC Maintenance
Find out why early spring is the best time to schedule maintenance for your air conditioner. AC maintenance by Excel Heating & Cooling offers benefits like enhanced indoor comfort, greater energy savings, and extended system lifespan. Learn more from the Shenandoah Valley’s home comfort specialist.
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Spring, Allergies & Indoor Air Quality: What You Should Know
Spring is an especially important time to be thinking about your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). Learn more about keeping your home free of allergens during allergy season, and find out how to improve IAQ with the Shenandoah Valley’s local indoor air quality expert, Excel Heating & Cooling.
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Carbon Monoxide & Your IAQ
Reduce your risk of carbon monoxide exposure and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home with these steps from Excel Heating & Cooling. Excel is Harrisonburg’s local indoor air quality expert and shares where carbon monoxide comes from and where to install CO detectors. Learn more here.

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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