Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hector was awesome! Very happy to have found him through Angie’s. He took care of my mom‘s issues, was very detailed and I will be using Hector for any issues related to heating/HVAC issues. I recommend Hector for anyone who is looking for this type of service"
+107
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My wife and I appreciated the time Wayne took explaining what needed to be done and answered all of our questions prior to and during the installation. He and his crew did an excellent job installing the 2 high efficiency HVAC systems. Both systems are running well. I thank Wayne for his ongoing dialogue during the installation which gave us confidence in the quality of his workmanship. Even though the systems installed were an upgrade the cost was less than all the other installers that gave us price quotes for the project."
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Communicated through the job was great., Samer was knowledge about my HVAC systems and offered solutions to fix my heating issue . Confident to call again for other HVAC issues."
+17
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1903
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"It was a superb experience. From the visit by Bruce the sales representative to the installation day to the follow-up from Petro, every single person we interacted with was helpful and professional. When Bruce arrived to do the assessment, we spent time going over the heating needs in the house. After a thorough inspection and measurement of the house, we sat down. He showed me a few options, all of which were going to provide good service. I ordered a unit at the end of that meeting. The installation day was just terrific- the entire work crew that showed up were everything I would hope to find: Upbeat, informative, hard-working, focused. The job was finished before end of day as promised. The heater room is now immaculate, with new piping and a new heater. It was like watching a pit crew at a NASCAR race. Everyone had their tasks, they moved carefully but quickly. The materials were all laid out in order, etc. Just a totally professional approach to their work. The crew boss answered any questions I had. The follow-up for a normal inspection of the furnace chimney was scheduled the day after the installation. I’ve gotten calls to insure we are satisfied with the work. Satisfied barely covers it- I am pleased to write this kind of review. Without hesitation I will recommend Petro to friends and family throughout the Philly area. Peter A. Elkins Park"
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went well. Not sure how many years it's been but Dave continues to solve the many riddles around our boiler (house circa 1930). This time was not so bad but I simply don't call anyone else PERIOD. Waste of time when you can work with a savant. Just as an FYI - he's pretty much done my entire basement from PEX to a water filtration system."
+20
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Kyle is courteous and very professional. He is very knowledgeable and explained the details I needed to make decisions about my heating system. I admire his work. Very satisfied with his pricing and quality of work."
+22
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sheldon - the technician - was competent and friendly and stuck around to understand and explained some unusual behaviors of the furnace. Had to change a thermo coupler."
+26
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They worked incredibly hard to get a new A:C system installed. Working in the heat is not easy and they kept going."
+26
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Called for a furnace tune up before turning heat on for the season. Fair flat price and quickly available. Felix was efficient and knowledgeable and gave me advice for ongoing maintenance. Another company was charging by the hour and said it would be at least an hour, hour and a half which does not line up with my past experiences having a tune up done."
+11
Serving South Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"The entire process was flawless. In the proposal stage, I was given 4 options detailing prices and differences in each option in great detail. There was also an explanation of why I needed a chimney liner. We signed the contract and work was started almost immediately. I was contacted via text and email with a description of all the techs being dispatched including photos and background information. The techs arrived as stated. My furnace was over 50 years old and in poor shape. The job site was prepared and all the old components were removed leaving the site as clean or cleaner than when they started. The tech fully tested the heat and air conditioning systems and showed me how to use and set up the programmable thermostat. Great job all around."
Converting from an oil furnace to an electric furnace isn't a simple swap—the oil system needs to be completely removed before installing the electric furnace. You'll need a full electric system installation, but you might be able to reuse existing ductwork if it's up to current safety standards. You’ll need to budget for a new electric furnace installation, which costs between $1,800 and $6,200, including professional removal, proper disposal, and safe installation of the new system.
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Consulting with an HVAC professional can help you determine the exact size that's right for your home.
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