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Avatar for Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
14
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The process was easy and the service top notch from the estimate with the sales rep to scheduling and the install. Ill recommend them to anyone who needs heating and air services."
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33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
4.8(
61
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Ryan followed up with me quickly, and was able to beat the other quotes that I got by quite a bit. And they came out immediately to install the entire heat pump in a day! Couldn't be happier."
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.9(
273
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m back again to write another stellar review for GAC. Last year they replaced our HVAC system; this year we circled back and had them install a home generator. This was a long and drawn out process due to the various approvals needed from Montgomery County as well as coordination with Washington Gas (which ended up not just being a simple sign off but necessitating an additional, expensive upgrade to the gas line from the street to our home). Nevertheless, GAC did a fantastic job shepherding this process over the 6+ months of waiting on stakeholders, and they were also maximally accommodating to our family’s significant constraints on time and availability (due to health concerns related to a medically fragile family member). A special kudos to Sandy M, GAC’s master electrician, who took it on personally to ensure we were taken care of all throughout this process, going above and beyond with phone calls, text messages, personal visits, etc. on behalf of my family, I want to thank GAC and am giving top marks across the board for this effort which was complex , lengthy, and ultimately successful."
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63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.8(
142
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was referred to Grove by a family member after receiving estimates from two other companies. Garrett Grove arrived on time to provide an estimate. He was efficient, knowledgeable and unlike the other two companies, did not waste my time with a bunch of useless chatter. After reviewing my system, he was able to write up and print out an estimate on the spot. He went over the warranty and explained what all was included in the installation price. This process took approximately one hour. I went with the high efficiency system which vented to the outside of the house rather than up the chimney. After showing me what the outside venting would look like, I was not pleased with the appearance of the vents so Garrett showed me an alternative. Unlike the other sales people, Garrett was able to show me brochures with pictures and information of exactly what I was buying and online images so I knew precisely what I was getting. A down payment was made and a date established for installation. The team arrived on time and went about their job with little disruption to my household. I was kept informed of the progress and was told when I would lose water and/or heat while the installation was performed. I was consulted along the way as to where I wanted various pipes vented to the outside. The job took two days to complete. When the men were finished, they cleaned up the work site and showed me various points about the system, set up the thermostat and explained how it worked. While Grove's system was certainly not the least expensive, I am confident that I received a quality system and installation, and anticipate that I will continue to receive quality service in the future."
Response time3 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Heil Plumbing & Hvac
4.9(
235
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our office needed a replacement water heater installed. Heil was very responsive to my multiple emails and calls. We did have to pay an additional fee of $250 to expedite the replacement due to the water heater not being currently available in their personal inventory. So far, we are pleased with the replacement. The price paid was almost a third of what other companies estimated."
Response time9 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4.9(
376
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Furnace stopped Saturday night. Called No-Frost Sunday and they came out and diagnosed the problem quickly (heater core failed after 25+ years). We got another bid (off Angie's List) on Monday. After comparing, we ordered the new Carrier system Tuesday and had it installed on Thursday. They removed all traces of the old system and installed the new system as promised. They were professional, courteous and prompt."
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Response time9 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hecomo
5.0(
11
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Outstanding service. Edmond was very honest and completed the job flawlessly. I picked Hocomo to replace the whole unit with a new one."
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
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+8

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bamford Plumbing and Heating Inc
5.0(
59
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Perfect! Doug is an expert Plumber that knows private water system. He removed the old equipment and installed the new. Everything is still working great. The work was done almost 13 years ago. We used all Top of the line Gould Equipment. I probably should call Doug to replace it again because breakdowns with the water system can leave you stranded."
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Gas and Electric
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+2

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING
4.9(
89
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service, fast response, and good price. Debbie quickly provided a quote, and upon acceptance, scheduled the work, which was completed within a week. Debbie, Ron, and Dave did the tear-out and new installation in 7 hours. Their work was of high quality, as were the parts they installed (Carrier and ADP). They took away the old equipment, left the work areas clean, and were careful to avoid damaging walls and floors."
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+6

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
4.5(
41
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"UPDATE: it just takes 1 person to sour the pot. I do not recommend Beltway for large jobs. I found an issue after job was done and, inexplicably, someone who could not fix the issue was sent out. Even worse, they returned the next day and STILL didn't do what they were supposed to do, even after agreeing with me via text about what needed to be done. I am so angry and dissappointed. However, what I stated below is still true. ORIGINAL: The install went smoothly, the team was professional and did a fantastic job of keeping my house clean - which is incredibly hard when working with plaster. The estimate to complete the job was 3 days and it was done in 3 days."
Lennox install
Lennox install
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+5

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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