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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.7(
153
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a new customer, I was surprised and pleased that the service could be performed on the same day I made the request. Mike was very thorough and professional, and provided a clear explanation of our system and new wi-fi thermostats. Everything was done efficiently - I am looking forward to having Grove maintain our system on our annual maintenance plan."
Response time3 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.8(
292
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Serving Lanham, 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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61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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BlueStar Air Mechanical Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blue Star was there on site immediately. They service all three of my rental properties and used to service my home until I moved. They rock"
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Edwin's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin was FANTASTIC!!! I found him on the HomeAdvisor app after my home warranty company failed to respond to my work order for a broken A/C unit after 3 days. I called him and he was able to provide a same-day appointment within a few hours! When he arrived, he was very knowledgeable, professional, punctual, efficient, and came prepared with all the right tools. I was very impressed with his service and look forward to him servicing my HVAC unit in a few weeks for general maintenance/preventative service. It has been so hot lately that we needed urgent service and Edwin saved the day! I would highly recommend him to others. Thanks so much again, Edwin!!!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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McCarthy Services
4.2(
370
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service from the first phone call, to expert recommendation, to sales negations to installation. I was very impressed with McCarthy Services and would highly recommend them."
Installing a new A/C system.
640 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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3MMECHANICAL
4.9(
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This technician was amazing he made sure all repairs were completed from start to finish. A1 service with A1 customer service. I would recommend him and anyone working for him anytime."
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.5(
949
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The JDL agent, Leron, was very courteous, professional and helpful. I felt confident that the repairs and maintenance work that he performed on my central air conditioner was correct and it has been working beautifully ever since. I will definitely use JDL HVAC Services, LLC again."
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+118

Response time4 hrs
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Pipeworks Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.8(
622
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Customer service was communicative but not pushy. The technician, Nelson, was skilled, prompt, knowledgeable and above all else honest. I highly recommend this company and will certainly be contacting them in the future for all of our HVAC repairs and for our system replacement when the time comes."
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+66

Response time2 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Lanham, 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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