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McCarthy Services
4.2(
370
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to diagnose water heater issues. The first tech sent missed an electrical issue and I ended up replacing the heater. The cost to do that on a weekend as an emergency service was not bad. When the replaced water heater still had issues, they dispatched another tech at no additional charge, found the root of the problem, and I was able to get that repaired. I called their office with concerns about the necessity of replacing the heater and they actively worked to address the issue to my satisfaction. I have engaged them for maintenance services for the next two years. I would recommend them, and suggest that you review what was done during any diagnostic service to see if you agree it makes sense before proceeding."
Installing a new A/C system.
640 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went very well. They did a good job. The cost was over $400. I don't know whether or not that's too high or not. I seldom have plumbers in so I can't say the cost was high, although I was surprised it was $400, but that could be the going rate. He seemed very agreeable and very happy. I needed something and he was happy to get it. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in that regard. As for the quality of their service, so far so good. Everything went okay. It stopped leaking."
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Response time6 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of MD
4.5(
318
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found this firm on AL and based on the ratings, I hired them to do an annual service check-up on my heat pump. The technician arrived promptly on the date and time we set up. He was thorough, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I asked him to clean a dusty wall grate and he did it without complaint or additional charge. And $69.95 is more than reasonable for this work. I will definitely use McCrea to service my heat pump from now on."
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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MSR Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.8(
33
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moises, the company owner, is incredible. I called 5 HVAC companies to get quotes for full system replacement, and MSR was not only the most responsive, but he came out the very next day. He gave me an incredibly competitive and fair quote for my project, and we immediately gave him our business. Unfortunately, our AC died before he could do the work, but he came out to our house at 6pm on a Friday to drop off a portable AC unit so we wouldn't sweat all night long. We thought we'd be stuck without central air for a few days, but Moises came and worked 9 hours on a Saturday to replace both our furnace and our AC unit. Afterwards, he even gave us a great price on a yearly HVAC maintenance plan. MSR is run by an honest, hard-working tradesman who understands what customers want and need. I won't hesitate to recommend him to friends or to anyone who needs HVAC work done."
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+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
5.0(
6
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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."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.5(
119
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It can be difficult to find skilled home repair professionals that are also considerate and accommodating. This is the second great experience that I've had with JDL HVAC Services and I plan to keep using them for my HVAC needs."
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18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

+73

Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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HPC Services
4.7(
24
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Serving Brandywine, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding! Had multiple issues with an aged HVAC system. We didn't have cooling or heating. HPC Services responded promptly, diagnosed the problems and expertly repaired the issues while explaining exactly what happened and how to maintain the system moving forward. Great coordination and teamwork from their entire team. We would not hesitate to use this company again!"
installing a boiler refractory blanket, and cleaning inside of boiler
installed straight ac unit
rooftop package units
replacing a heat exchanger on an rtu
past work

+12

33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Brandywine, MD

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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