With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
"Installed a new Bosch heat pump in my historic home for $5k less than the competition!"
Oliver O on April 2025
With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
"Installed a new Bosch heat pump in my historic home for $5k less than the competition!"
Oliver O on April 2025
Jones Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves Orange County and the surrounding community. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service.. Our customers know that they can rely on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done they will be 100% satisfied with the work. With over 1,500 five star reviews on Google, let us show you the Jones Services difference, get in touch today!
"Jones is the best. "
Gus R on April 2025
Jones Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves Orange County and the surrounding community. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service.. Our customers know that they can rely on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done they will be 100% satisfied with the work. With over 1,500 five star reviews on Google, let us show you the Jones Services difference, get in touch today!
"Jones is the best. "
Gus R on April 2025
Locally owned and operated by lifetime Sullivan County resident Bob Mapes and his family, Black Bear Fuel Oil provides one-stop convenience with a personal touch for all your home comfort and commercial service needs. Whether you need heating oil for your home or business, plumbing or HVAC maintenance and installations, or 24/7/365 emergency service, Black Bear will be there when and where you need us. You can rely on Black Bear for: ∎honest, prompt and courteous service ∎full-service home comfort and commercial fuel support ∎trained, knowledgeable technicians ∎24/7/365 emergency coverage ∎individual attention ∎reliable supply and quality products
"Yes this help a lot"
PDOT 2 on May 2025
Locally owned and operated by lifetime Sullivan County resident Bob Mapes and his family, Black Bear Fuel Oil provides one-stop convenience with a personal touch for all your home comfort and commercial service needs. Whether you need heating oil for your home or business, plumbing or HVAC maintenance and installations, or 24/7/365 emergency service, Black Bear will be there when and where you need us. You can rely on Black Bear for: ∎honest, prompt and courteous service ∎full-service home comfort and commercial fuel support ∎trained, knowledgeable technicians ∎24/7/365 emergency coverage ∎individual attention ∎reliable supply and quality products
"Yes this help a lot"
PDOT 2 on May 2025
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
Frank M on August 2023
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
Frank M on August 2023
Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.
"Val S did a fantastic job. He quite me on several options and decided to go with what suited me best. He was professional and courteous."
Michael D on April 2025
Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.
"Val S did a fantastic job. He quite me on several options and decided to go with what suited me best. He was professional and courteous."
Michael D on April 2025
Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.
"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."
Helena G on May 2023
Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.
"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."
Helena G on May 2023
Construction Professional available to complete your Project on time and within your budget. Many years of diverse experience in all phases of Residential/Commercial Construction - from Journeyman Carpenter to Project Manager - will ensure your job is done safely, efficiently, and properly. No job too small, I provide Professional Handyman Services. Furniture, cabinets, IKEA assembly, TV mounting, and much more. Have a Project larger in scale? Allow me to offer a fair and transparent proposal.
"When John came to my house for the first time I asked him about some repair, and he said “I do it all.” It did not take long to find out he wasn’t kidding – he really DOES do it all, and he does it all VERY WELL. His skill impresses me more with each job he finishes. John excels in craftsmanship and communication, delivering finished projects that meet and exceed expectations, while also providing excellent customer service and attention to detail. He takes time to explain his ideas and the reasons for them. John’s expertise seems to have no limit, at least none that I know of. His estimates are more than fair. On top of all that, he’s a genuinely nice guy and a pleasure to know. I’m delighted with the decision to hire John, and I will absolutely do so again."
Patricia A on May 2025
Construction Professional available to complete your Project on time and within your budget. Many years of diverse experience in all phases of Residential/Commercial Construction - from Journeyman Carpenter to Project Manager - will ensure your job is done safely, efficiently, and properly. No job too small, I provide Professional Handyman Services. Furniture, cabinets, IKEA assembly, TV mounting, and much more. Have a Project larger in scale? Allow me to offer a fair and transparent proposal.
"When John came to my house for the first time I asked him about some repair, and he said “I do it all.” It did not take long to find out he wasn’t kidding – he really DOES do it all, and he does it all VERY WELL. His skill impresses me more with each job he finishes. John excels in craftsmanship and communication, delivering finished projects that meet and exceed expectations, while also providing excellent customer service and attention to detail. He takes time to explain his ideas and the reasons for them. John’s expertise seems to have no limit, at least none that I know of. His estimates are more than fair. On top of all that, he’s a genuinely nice guy and a pleasure to know. I’m delighted with the decision to hire John, and I will absolutely do so again."
Patricia A on May 2025
Hudson Oak is a full service property management and maintenance company. We specialize in construction, home remodels, handyman tasks, electrical and plumbing. We also have in house maintenance workers who can complete snow removal and grass cutting. Hudson Oak can also provide cleaning services. Please contact us for a fee quote.
"It went great Jorge was on time very professional and polite. He took his time assembling bbq. I would definitely hire them again."
John D on June 2024
Hudson Oak is a full service property management and maintenance company. We specialize in construction, home remodels, handyman tasks, electrical and plumbing. We also have in house maintenance workers who can complete snow removal and grass cutting. Hudson Oak can also provide cleaning services. Please contact us for a fee quote.
"It went great Jorge was on time very professional and polite. He took his time assembling bbq. I would definitely hire them again."
John D on June 2024
Headed by master plumbers, William Schinestuhl and Tom Swick, Chapman Brothers continues a long tradition of plumbing, heating and cooling service in the Union, Essex, and Middlesex county area. Originally founded in 1932, Chapman Brothers is one the longest running plumbing and heating companies in New Jersey. With a highly trained staff representing more than 150 years experience, Chapman Brothers has over 5000 customers in the area that can attest to the technical abilities and customer service skills of its trained technicians and staff. NJ Plumbing License #6073 William Schinestuhl – NJ Plumbing License #6848 Thomas Swick. Additional DBA - New Jersey Plumbing & Heating Inc. Award winning. Senior Discount up to $200 off. Cannot combine w/other offers.
"$350 for 30 minutes of service. Never again."
Brian S on September 2021
Headed by master plumbers, William Schinestuhl and Tom Swick, Chapman Brothers continues a long tradition of plumbing, heating and cooling service in the Union, Essex, and Middlesex county area. Originally founded in 1932, Chapman Brothers is one the longest running plumbing and heating companies in New Jersey. With a highly trained staff representing more than 150 years experience, Chapman Brothers has over 5000 customers in the area that can attest to the technical abilities and customer service skills of its trained technicians and staff. NJ Plumbing License #6073 William Schinestuhl – NJ Plumbing License #6848 Thomas Swick. Additional DBA - New Jersey Plumbing & Heating Inc. Award winning. Senior Discount up to $200 off. Cannot combine w/other offers.
"$350 for 30 minutes of service. Never again."
Brian S on September 2021
We are a Family owned & operated business. Ryan & Co.,Inc. is a full service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling repair and installation company established in 1949 with a genuine commitment to professional, affordable & personalized service.
"Great job guys. Lovely working with them"
Robert H on July 2024
We are a Family owned & operated business. Ryan & Co.,Inc. is a full service Plumbing, Heating and Cooling repair and installation company established in 1949 with a genuine commitment to professional, affordable & personalized service.
"Great job guys. Lovely working with them"
Robert H on July 2024
Heat pumps rely on evaporation and condensation processes. The unit transfers heat through the system via a compressed refrigerant. The compressor within the pump circulates the refrigerant through two coils. The first coil evaporates the refrigerant and absorbs warmth from the air. The refrigerant then passes to the second coil, where it condenses, and the unit releases the absorbed heat.
A well-installed and well-maintained heat pump lasts an average of 12 to 20 years. Routine filter changes, annual tune‑ups, and prompt repairs help the equipment reach the upper end of that range, while skipped maintenance or poor installation can shorten its life and raise long‑term costs. Ask your heat pump installation pro for maintenance recommendations so you can get the maximum benefit from your unit.
Heat pumps are most effective in regions where winter lows remain above approximately 40°F. Efficiency starts to drop below that point and falls off sharply near 25°F. If you live in a colder area, look for a model with a high Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) and plan on supplemental heat during deep freezes to keep energy use in check.
The biggest drawbacks are the upfront cost and poor cold-weather performance. Installation can require electrical upgrades or duct changes, and once temperatures fall well below freezing, the unit may need help from a furnace or electric resistance coils. Factor in those add‑ons, along with routine maintenance, when you weigh the long‑term savings against the initial investment.