Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Changed the brand of heat pump to be installed 24 hours before installation with no prior notice."
+5
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Prompt response and completed installing both the AC and heating systems in the same day. Answered all questions I had. Project was the best price I could find also. I'm very pleased with the job they did."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional, good HVAC installation experience, very officiant, Cleaned up after work, did a excellent job installing heat pump outside and air handler on the attic"
+1
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1945
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Arrived on time , very detailed on a very difficult install . The installation team checked all the boxes, I highly recommend this company for air-conditioning services."
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I purchased the Annual Maintenance Plan for my Heating & Air Conditioning systems. Blue Dot has excellent customer service. Adrian serviced my heating system yesterday and he was great!!"
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Fantastic work! Highly recommend for any HVAC project."
+23
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was experiencing low water flow to my 3rd floor bedroom. Since the house is 100 years old, I assumed that the only way to repair the problem was to replace the water service lines which would have been very expensive. Brian came to the house and identified the source of the problem as the water pressure regulator. Brian replaced the regulator, drained and refilled the lines to remove air bubbles. The problem was repaired. Given the age of the house and the location of the problem most contractors would have told me I needed to replace the pipes to the 3rd floor. Brian identified the real problem and in the process saved me a lot of money. Great Job."
+55
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Professional, timely and affordable service!"
+6
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Great service all around! I needed a full swap, both a/c and furnace. They were great right from scheduling! They worked with me on financing which was a blessing. You can tell they care about the quality of their work and went above and beyond in every way!"
Serving Upper Falls, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
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