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Avatar for Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
455
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Air Conditioner service man who is Walter Gil gave excellent service for the Air Condition, He had great rapport with the customer and answer all the questions that I asked. I rated him five stars for his services."
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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of PA
4.7(
317
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called McCrea Friday morning to schedule for a service technician to come out that afternoon. Got a call around noontime from service technician Dwayne Myers to let me know he was on the way and would be there shortly. When Dwayne arrived he introduced himself and we then discussed the problem, after which he went into diagnostic mode explaining along the way everything that he was doing in checking for the problem. Once diagnosed he explained what was needed for repair and again informed me what he was doing in facilitating the repair. After the repairs were completed he did a thorough inspection of my system to ensure there were no other issues and it was blowing cold and working like new."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.8(
292
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Serving Knoxville, 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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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Relax HVAC, Inc.
5.0(
32
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although the AC unit was working, it was leaking water. I had another company come in and tell me that the main drain pan was cracked and that it would cost $2880 to repair or I could buy a new unit costing over $8500 dollars. I called Relax Air for a second opinion. Kamal and his crew came out the next day and confirmed that the drain pan was cracked and leaking. His repair cost? $400. I also had him do two other HVAC related jobs while he was there (replacing AC disconnect box and installing a water float switch]. They had everything done in and hour and a half. Total cost: $675. Kamal is fast, efficient and most of all honest. I would recommend him to anyone."
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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"PETRO ALWAYS DELIVERS OIL AS NEEDED. THE SERVICE CONTRACT HAS SAVED US LOTS OF MONEY. THE ANNUAL CLEANING OF THE OIL BURNER PLUS ANY SERVICE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IS ALWAYS COVERED. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY THEY ARE OUT WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF THE CALL."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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SPECS Heating & Cooling
4.8(
17
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Superb service as the technician was personable, efficient and knowledgeable. He ordered the part, drove to pick it out and returned to complete the replacement and cleaning. I was thoroughly impressed and appreciative."
Response time4 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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ARS of Maryland
4.1(
176
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon Brock arrived at my home this evening. He is very relatable with a keen sense of professionalism for the services he provide. I now understand how to properly clean my air filter and operate my nest thermostat. I still operate sort of old school but he encouraged me to utilized the nest app to help manage the temperature of my home. Most people use jargons, or acronym when explaining techniques, but Brandon was very patient with me and did not mind explaining anything more than once. It was a pleasure to meet him and started my weekend off in a good way."
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.5(
119
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We returned from vacation on a Saturday night to find out that our A/C system had died on us while we were gone. I put in a quote request with JDL and someone contacted me within about 30 seconds of my request. A tech was able to come out on Sunday to assess the situation. Ire was extremely courteous and professional, explaining everything along the way. One minor problem was that we needed a new motor (which died while Ire was here) and they had to order the part, which he said they would do first thing Monday morning. While they did, it was going to be another day before it arrived. I asked if there was something that could done, but unfortunately they needed to wait for the part to arrive. A bit later, Ire called me back to say that they were going to drive way out of the way to pick up the part and get someone to our house later that day, avoiding both a large overnight shipping fee and another brutally hot night in our house. Isak showed up and was courteous and professional as well. He explained the work and explained that our system was working, however inefficiently. He explained how we could fix the issue, and laid out the costs for us. We had to decline as it was out of our budget, which Isak completely understood. I'm not sure about other reviews, but at no time did I feel pressured into buying a product or doing something unneeded. I really appreciate the work they did, their customer service approach, and their overall knowledge and professionalism. We are likely to hire them back based on this service."
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18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

+73

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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Knoxville, 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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