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Avatar for Forage Mechanical

Forage Mechanical

4.96(
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Forage Mechanical

4.96(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022

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McCarthy Services

4.48(
313
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McCarthy Services

4.48(
313
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
216 local quotes requested

McCarthy Services is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial

"Will install system tomorrow"

Steve B on January 2025

McCarthy Services is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial

"Will install system tomorrow"

Steve B on January 2025

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Perry's Air Conditioning and Heating Service

4.92(
25
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Perry's Air Conditioning and Heating Service

4.92(
25
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

We at Perry's Air Conditioning and Heating Service focus on quality not quantity. We use our 30 years of experience to install your HVAC needs with perfection. We will not leave until the job is complete. We believe customer service is number one, and promise to satisfy your needs as our first priority.

"Perry is professional and knowledgeable. He handled our problem like the the pro that he is. We will continue use his services for our future needs."

Rosa M on July 2025

We at Perry's Air Conditioning and Heating Service focus on quality not quantity. We use our 30 years of experience to install your HVAC needs with perfection. We will not leave until the job is complete. We believe customer service is number one, and promise to satisfy your needs as our first priority.

"Perry is professional and knowledgeable. He handled our problem like the the pro that he is. We will continue use his services for our future needs."

Rosa M on July 2025

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ARS of Maryland

4.44(
133
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ARS of Maryland

4.44(
133
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Customers say: True professional
236 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

ARS is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial

"Very professional and great communication! Tito and Peyton were amazing and extremely knowledgeable with the installment of our heat pump. Will hire again for future heat pump needs."

Dawn F on August 2025

ARS is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial

"Very professional and great communication! Tito and Peyton were amazing and extremely knowledgeable with the installment of our heat pump. Will hire again for future heat pump needs."

Dawn F on August 2025

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Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD

4.56(
113
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Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD

4.56(
113
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

At Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, we're a well established business with over 25 years of HVAC experience and expertise. The customer experience is paramount, and your preferences and priorities are always our first concern. We're very timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. We invite you to give us a call and speak with one of our consultants. Anytime, day or night, we are always available to answer questions, and offer ideas.

"Gavin Otto provide an excellent service and very customer focused."

Marcos D on December 2024

At Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, we're a well established business with over 25 years of HVAC experience and expertise. The customer experience is paramount, and your preferences and priorities are always our first concern. We're very timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. We invite you to give us a call and speak with one of our consultants. Anytime, day or night, we are always available to answer questions, and offer ideas.

"Gavin Otto provide an excellent service and very customer focused."

Marcos D on December 2024

F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.33(
15
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F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.33(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
183 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!

"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."

Ethan Q on January 2025

Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!

"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."

Ethan Q on January 2025

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HPC Services

4.75(
16
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HPC Services

4.75(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
197 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

No call out fee! Call today for your free quote! 15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 Water Heater Tune Up! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. HPC Services offers HVAC servicing and repair, HVAC replacement, new HVAC installations, ductwork, duct and vent cleaning, plumbing services and pipe repairs, main drain line snaking, line snaking, drain cleaning, clog removal and more! Financing available!

"HPC quickly determined and resolved the cause for our problem in August. However, they also determined that we had a relay that needed to be replaced. They informed me that it would take some time to get the relay, I think they mentioned delays due to the tariff situation. They promised to get back to me when the relay came in. They jury-rigged the system to work properly without the damaged relay, but warned me that the jury-rig would malfunction badly if we switched from cooling to heating. Starting in November, we called HPC a half-dozen times over several weeks asking for the status of the replacement relay. We were told that the appropriate people would be informed, and that they would call us back with the requested information. On November 11th, I sent an e-mail containing the same information. This resulted in a response containing an estimate for something called a "heat kit". When I asked whether the "heat kit" contained the replacement relay, I got no response. "

James K on December 2025

No call out fee! Call today for your free quote! 15% Military and Veterans discount! $50 Water Heater Tune Up! $50 AC Tune Up! HPC Services is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business brining a fresh take on HVAC and plumbing to Maryland. Our technicians are trained to service, repair, and maintain your systems. HPC Services offers HVAC servicing and repair, HVAC replacement, new HVAC installations, ductwork, duct and vent cleaning, plumbing services and pipe repairs, main drain line snaking, line snaking, drain cleaning, clog removal and more! Financing available!

"HPC quickly determined and resolved the cause for our problem in August. However, they also determined that we had a relay that needed to be replaced. They informed me that it would take some time to get the relay, I think they mentioned delays due to the tariff situation. They promised to get back to me when the relay came in. They jury-rigged the system to work properly without the damaged relay, but warned me that the jury-rig would malfunction badly if we switched from cooling to heating. Starting in November, we called HPC a half-dozen times over several weeks asking for the status of the replacement relay. We were told that the appropriate people would be informed, and that they would call us back with the requested information. On November 11th, I sent an e-mail containing the same information. This resulted in a response containing an estimate for something called a "heat kit". When I asked whether the "heat kit" contained the replacement relay, I got no response. "

James K on December 2025

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MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING

4.94(
89
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MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING

4.94(
89
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Welcome to Maryland Heating & Cooling, a family-owned & operated business located in Ellicott City, MD. With over 25 years in business, we are very proud to be recognized as one of the top-rated HVAC professionals in Howard County and surrounding areas. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, our team of skilled licensed technicians are dedicated in providing you with reliable heating and cooling solutions. We specialize in system replacement, repairs, maintenance and indoor air quality products. Along with our service, you can always count on Maryland Heating & Cooling to provide you with quick service, fair pricing and an honest evaluation of your HVAC system. We look forward to helping you with your HVAC needs.

"Couldn't be more pleased. Quick to respond, great communication and super friendly and professional service. Highly recommend"

Edward C on August 2025

Welcome to Maryland Heating & Cooling, a family-owned & operated business located in Ellicott City, MD. With over 25 years in business, we are very proud to be recognized as one of the top-rated HVAC professionals in Howard County and surrounding areas. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, our team of skilled licensed technicians are dedicated in providing you with reliable heating and cooling solutions. We specialize in system replacement, repairs, maintenance and indoor air quality products. Along with our service, you can always count on Maryland Heating & Cooling to provide you with quick service, fair pricing and an honest evaluation of your HVAC system. We look forward to helping you with your HVAC needs.

"Couldn't be more pleased. Quick to respond, great communication and super friendly and professional service. Highly recommend"

Edward C on August 2025

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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

4.75(
1,971
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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

4.75(
1,971
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
543 local quotes requested

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

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Glenmont Heating & A/C

4.66(
61
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•Approved Pro

Glenmont Heating & A/C

4.66(
61
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
27 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Since 1984, Glenmont HVAC has been dedicated to treating every customer like family. As a long-standing local company, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, craftsmanship, and dependable service. From quick repairs to full system installations, our certified team provides comfort solutions designed for long-term peace of mind.

"Not Recommended for Thermostat Replacement — Unreasonable and Unfair $700 Charge I do not recommend Glenmont Air Conditioning & Heating for thermostat replacement work. I was charged $700 for a simple thermostat replacement, which I believe was unreasonably high and unfair. I was under the impression that the quoted estimate represented the maximum expected cost only if the technician had to perform additional wiring or complex installation work. If you want to install an Ecobee or any other type of thermostat, you can simply YouTube the installation, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to unwire, label, and rewire to the new thermostat. For my installation, I was under the impression that additional wiring might be needed, but it turned out to be a straightforward swap of the old thermostat with a new Ecobee unit, a process that took only about 15 minutes. Despite that, I was still charged the full amount. The Ecobee Premium thermostat itself costs around $250, meaning they charged nearly $500 just for labor, regardless of how simple or quick the installation is. To make matters worse, the installation only comes with a 30-day warranty, which hardly justifies such a high price. I tried to communicate and explain that this charge was unreasonably high and unfair, but they simply said, “It is what it is.” If you’re considering a thermostat installation, I strongly suggest hiring a professional through Thumbtack, where qualified experts can do the same job for under $150 with transparent pricing and good service. I expected fairness, honesty, and reasonable pricing from Glenmont, but unfortunately, that was not my experience."

Soheil R on October 2025

Since 1984, Glenmont HVAC has been dedicated to treating every customer like family. As a long-standing local company, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, craftsmanship, and dependable service. From quick repairs to full system installations, our certified team provides comfort solutions designed for long-term peace of mind.

"Not Recommended for Thermostat Replacement — Unreasonable and Unfair $700 Charge I do not recommend Glenmont Air Conditioning & Heating for thermostat replacement work. I was charged $700 for a simple thermostat replacement, which I believe was unreasonably high and unfair. I was under the impression that the quoted estimate represented the maximum expected cost only if the technician had to perform additional wiring or complex installation work. If you want to install an Ecobee or any other type of thermostat, you can simply YouTube the installation, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to unwire, label, and rewire to the new thermostat. For my installation, I was under the impression that additional wiring might be needed, but it turned out to be a straightforward swap of the old thermostat with a new Ecobee unit, a process that took only about 15 minutes. Despite that, I was still charged the full amount. The Ecobee Premium thermostat itself costs around $250, meaning they charged nearly $500 just for labor, regardless of how simple or quick the installation is. To make matters worse, the installation only comes with a 30-day warranty, which hardly justifies such a high price. I tried to communicate and explain that this charge was unreasonably high and unfair, but they simply said, “It is what it is.” If you’re considering a thermostat installation, I strongly suggest hiring a professional through Thumbtack, where qualified experts can do the same job for under $150 with transparent pricing and good service. I expected fairness, honesty, and reasonable pricing from Glenmont, but unfortunately, that was not my experience."

Soheil R on October 2025

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