Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"EXCELLENT / LAST PERSON DIDI IT IN40 MINUTES /AIRE TOOK2HOURS BUT DID IT BETTER"
Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Freedom Air Mechanical did an amazing job with replacing my boiler. I had 5-6 people come out to give me opinions and Craig was the only one that really took his time to help me find the best boiler for my home. He was very responsive, answer all my questions and concerns, and very importantly I knew he was honest. Out of all the potentials companies I considered, Freedom Air was the only one that gave me options and tried to help me save where I could. I would recommend Freedom Air Mechanical to my family and friends all day."
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Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The proprietor, Ryan, was a knowledgeable HVAC experience! My husband and I know very little about furnaces. Ryan was patient and taught us what we needed to know like scheduling cleanings for our needs. He is also available to expand our water system at a later time. Ryan gets a five star rating from us."
Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Sam at Lakes Region HVAC was very attentive and professional. The heat pump installation was reasonably priced and completed quickly. Thanks, Sam!"
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Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Incredibly professional, always happy to answer questions. Unlike other places that install and you never hear from again, Cam, David, and crew make sure your heat pump stays in tip top shape with yearly cleanings. They even offered to clean a unit that another contractor put in a year prior who refused to come clean it. I got quotes from over 8 different companies for my second heat pump, and Heat Pumps of Maine were a clear step above the rest."
Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Josh installed a new water heater, provided us with instructions on proper use and maintenance and has serviced it since. He is honest, thorough, and trustworthy. He also maintains my dad’s HVAC needs too. He has come out for emergency calls too. Suggest things to prevent future additional repair expenses. His prices are reasonable, especially for the personal, friendly customer service and service provided. I would highly recommend Northwoods HVAC."
Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
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Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were super helpful and the staff was so nice I recommend Able Trades to everyone they installed 2 heat pumps in my home and they are amazing iam so thankfull"
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Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Their work was really good. They were really good with communication, very professional, really pleasant to deal with."
Serving Harrison, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Emergency services offered
"Very well. IAS inspector total gas system (20 years old) and advised that new safety regulations required a shut-off valve at the house regulator which they installed and leak tested. Following this they connected the range and fully tested the installation."
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