Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1903
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"very efficient and friendly service.
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1936
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have had a service contract with McCrea Heating and Cooling since I purchased my condo unit new 7 1/2 years ago which included 2 maintenance visits a year. My current contract expired yesterday so I called to renew my service contract and upgrade from "Bronze" to "Silver." The representative took my charge card information over the phone. I asked if the contract was in effect as of today. They said "yes." Then I tried to schedule a service call (my unit was serviced a little over a month ago and now the condo wasn't cooling.) I was told then that the Silver Contract would NOT be in effect after all. The difference in price between Bronze and Silver is the cost of a diagnostic visit so they were getting the money one way or another. My long time history with the company did not persuade them to honor the contract I had just paid for. They wanted to charge me $98 to have my problem diagnosed under the Bronze contract that I pointed out was already expired. I was told the representative "misspoke" and should have told me they would have to send out someone to determine whether the furnace they have been maintaining for the past 7 years (with the most recent service call just a month ago) would "qualify" for the Silver plan. So, I cancelled the order for the Silver Plan. I called another company who came out for $30 and determined the problem was a clogged condensation drain. This drain was supposed to have been "blown out" when the regular maintenance was done by McCrea just a month ago, but obviously was not. The water was backed up in the drain pipe and filled the pan under the furnace/AC unit which turned off the AC. Now that everything is working again, I am seeking a different maintenance service plan provider. McCrea has competitive service contract prices, but if they have no customer loyalty, and the maintenance work is not done properly, maybe it's a question of "you get what you pay for.""
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Cozy Heating And Cooling is a local HVAC service contractor located right here in Woodbridge, VA. Since 2018, Cozy Heating And Cooling has provided dependable service and quality repair work in metro areas of DC, MD and VA. We specialize in satisfying all heating and air conditioning needs to ensure maximum comfort with the highest performance standards from employee training to customer care. All of our technicians are fully certified and trained to install and repair the latest HVAC equipment and technology."
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Mike was professional and helped me fix my problem. He was also prompt and didn’t waste any time. I would hire him again for any heating or cooling system issues."
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HVAC Superior Solutions Inc!! They came over to diagnose my AC problem on very short notice. I decided to get a whole new system and they took great care in all the details and worked overtime to get the job completed. I am very satisfied with the new system and with the great customer service."
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1945
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The heating tech was very professional and courteous. I really appreciate how quick he worked to resolved the problem ."
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Isak was of great help in servicing our 15 y/o forced air and heat pump furnaces. He described every step of the service, taught us how the units work, and where to look for early failure. Isak also helped install and properly program our Nest thermostats so we have an efficiently running house and HVAC system. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for help!"
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"My house was left as neat as when he came. He was very professional and he will come back to turn on the heat for the programmable thermostat. He explained everything to us, and was very thorough."
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Marcus did a wonderful job of working with my dishwashers. He removed the old one and successfully installed the new one. He also tested the new dishwasher appliance to ensure the proper operation was working for that device. Iâ ll reach out to him in the future if we need any other appliance work here at home. ð"
Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Mr. Rucker provided excellent customer service and expertise to our heating issue. we will definitely recommend A.E. Rucker Inc."
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