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Central a/c installers in Chester

Avatar for Pohlman Plumbing Inc
Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
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Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
34 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024


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Horizon Services (MD), LLC
2607 N Rolling Rd.
4.44(
1,172
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Horizon Services (MD), LLC
2607 N Rolling Rd.
4.44(
1,172
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
65 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Horizon Services (MD), LLC, is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services (MD), LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.

"Quick service"

Charles P on May 2025

Horizon Services (MD), LLC, is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services (MD), LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.

"Quick service"

Charles P on May 2025


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SM Mechanical, LLC
115 Orsburn Drive
4.67(
48
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SM Mechanical, LLC
115 Orsburn Drive
4.67(
48
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

SM Mechanical, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your HVAC or plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. Call today.

"Best price, great customer service"

Ed V on January 2022

SM Mechanical, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your HVAC or plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. Call today.

"Best price, great customer service"

Ed V on January 2022


Avatar for Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
7401 Race Road
4.84(
61
)
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Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
7401 Race Road
4.84(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating , LLC, is a family owned and operated business located in Hanover. We offer everything you need to heat, cool, and improve your indoor air quality in every corner of your home. Our high quality work with a smile is what keeps our customers satisfied. We make sure that we pay close attention to the details and take pride in delivering professional results to you at competitive rates.

"BELTWAY AIR COMFORT SERVICE is a terrible company. Horrible customer service. Incompetent technicians. They came to my home when my AC broke and 13 days later still no update. I called and texted repeatedly and got no response from the company. It's been two weeks in the sweltering heat we still have no AC. First they said they had to order a part, then I they found out they hadn't put the order in for the part. The dispatch was rude and claimed he didn't know who the owner was when I asked to speak to him. I found out these are the same ripoff artists that misdiagnosed my mom's HVAC resulting in her buying an entire new unit for over $10,000, and then the unit kept shutting off because the real problem was a regulator for the gas line. They're incompetent and unprofessional."

Karen B on June 2025

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating , LLC, is a family owned and operated business located in Hanover. We offer everything you need to heat, cool, and improve your indoor air quality in every corner of your home. Our high quality work with a smile is what keeps our customers satisfied. We make sure that we pay close attention to the details and take pride in delivering professional results to you at competitive rates.

"BELTWAY AIR COMFORT SERVICE is a terrible company. Horrible customer service. Incompetent technicians. They came to my home when my AC broke and 13 days later still no update. I called and texted repeatedly and got no response from the company. It's been two weeks in the sweltering heat we still have no AC. First they said they had to order a part, then I they found out they hadn't put the order in for the part. The dispatch was rude and claimed he didn't know who the owner was when I asked to speak to him. I found out these are the same ripoff artists that misdiagnosed my mom's HVAC resulting in her buying an entire new unit for over $10,000, and then the unit kept shutting off because the real problem was a regulator for the gas line. They're incompetent and unprofessional."

Karen B on June 2025


Supreme Service Today
2606 Willow Avenue
4.58(
65
)
Approved Pro
Supreme Service Today
2606 Willow Avenue
4.58(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Supreme Service Today is a trusted business offering Heating Cooling and Plumbing Services, and our success is based on our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers through honesty, dependability, and integrity. Our experiences lies heavily in both residential and commercial maintenance, installation, and service. We provide 24 hour emergency service to better serve our customers' needs. Our technicians are courteous, knowledgeable, and will make your needs their #1 priority. We look forward to the opportunity to doing business with you.

"We met with a few HVAC installers and Supreme Air quoted the lowest prices and gave us 3 options to choose from. No games, no pressure tactics, and no unexpected charges. They were very prompt, professional, and did a great job."

Jan and Jeremy P on July 2021

Supreme Service Today is a trusted business offering Heating Cooling and Plumbing Services, and our success is based on our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers through honesty, dependability, and integrity. Our experiences lies heavily in both residential and commercial maintenance, installation, and service. We provide 24 hour emergency service to better serve our customers' needs. Our technicians are courteous, knowledgeable, and will make your needs their #1 priority. We look forward to the opportunity to doing business with you.

"We met with a few HVAC installers and Supreme Air quoted the lowest prices and gave us 3 options to choose from. No games, no pressure tactics, and no unexpected charges. They were very prompt, professional, and did a great job."

Jan and Jeremy P on July 2021


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Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023


Avatar for Shore2shore heating and cooling
Shore2shore heating and cooling
22288 Reynolds Pond Rd.
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Shore2shore heating and cooling
22288 Reynolds Pond Rd.
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We install HVAC equipment at an affordable price offering great service and quality work. Additionally, we take on service calls and system diagnostics. Our company takes pride in the work we perform and you can be assured it will get done the right way!

"A pleasure to work with very accommodating and thorough, no high-pressure sales tactics. I will definitely be using them again!"

Brian C on May 2025

We install HVAC equipment at an affordable price offering great service and quality work. Additionally, we take on service calls and system diagnostics. Our company takes pride in the work we perform and you can be assured it will get done the right way!

"A pleasure to work with very accommodating and thorough, no high-pressure sales tactics. I will definitely be using them again!"

Brian C on May 2025


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PELAGIC SERVICES LLC.
307 S Aurora St
4.70(
10
)
Approved Pro
PELAGIC SERVICES LLC.
307 S Aurora St
4.70(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
89 local quotes requested

For all your needs. Handymen services , landscaping, all marine services. "Upper-level property & yacht care” Contact Justin ,for a free on site evaluation!

"Very well! Their crew made one of the most beautiful & strong/durable wheelchair ramps we have ever seen. They were able to match the handrails to our existing porch railing. The grab bars in two bathrooms are very secure. Excellent work."

Rod and Kathleen S on December 2024

For all your needs. Handymen services , landscaping, all marine services. "Upper-level property & yacht care” Contact Justin ,for a free on site evaluation!

"Very well! Their crew made one of the most beautiful & strong/durable wheelchair ramps we have ever seen. They were able to match the handrails to our existing porch railing. The grab bars in two bathrooms are very secure. Excellent work."

Rod and Kathleen S on December 2024


Avatar for Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
)
Approved Pro
Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
543 local quotes requested

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024


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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
8229 Cloverleaf Dr
4.53(
678
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
8229 Cloverleaf Dr
4.53(
678
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
3164 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

We are proud to have won more than 50 Angie's List Super Service Awards! We do everything on the honey-do list that honey doesn't do! Individually owned & operated franchise of the largest Handyman companies in the country. We are licensed, bonded and insured. All of our technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience and are full-time employees of the company. All work guaranteed for at least one year (any exceptions are discussed and noted on the invoice). And it's not just the small jobs! We have years of experience doing larger projects, especially bathroom remodeling! MHIC # 102097

"Ceiling Fan install was excellent."

Steve B on May 2025

We are proud to have won more than 50 Angie's List Super Service Awards! We do everything on the honey-do list that honey doesn't do! Individually owned & operated franchise of the largest Handyman companies in the country. We are licensed, bonded and insured. All of our technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience and are full-time employees of the company. All work guaranteed for at least one year (any exceptions are discussed and noted on the invoice). And it's not just the small jobs! We have years of experience doing larger projects, especially bathroom remodeling! MHIC # 102097

"Ceiling Fan install was excellent."

Steve B on May 2025

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Chester, MD

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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