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
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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
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
In business since 2005. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"This company was excellent. Worked fast to get my heat back up and running and didn’t over charge me. "
Dee J on May 2025
In business since 2005. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"This company was excellent. Worked fast to get my heat back up and running and didn’t over charge me. "
Dee J on May 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
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.
"I hired John (Carpenter) to do some small tasks on my Mom’s House. His work was great. I asked if he could take on more work for us. He removed the old tile, linoleum and cabinets, and installed new. My Mother and I are very pleased. I would definitely recommend John."
Michelle A on December 2024
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.
"I hired John (Carpenter) to do some small tasks on my Mom’s House. His work was great. I asked if he could take on more work for us. He removed the old tile, linoleum and cabinets, and installed new. My Mother and I are very pleased. I would definitely recommend John."
Michelle A on December 2024
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were wonderful! They contacted me immediately about the job and stayed in communication until their arrival, which was on time. They got right to work replacing my broken window and were quick, did the job right and cleaned up afterwards. They were also very pleasant and easy to work with. I could not have expected any more than the excellent job that they did. I highly recommend them!"
Terry M on January 2025
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were wonderful! They contacted me immediately about the job and stayed in communication until their arrival, which was on time. They got right to work replacing my broken window and were quick, did the job right and cleaned up afterwards. They were also very pleasant and easy to work with. I could not have expected any more than the excellent job that they did. I highly recommend them!"
Terry M on January 2025
At Innovators Ltd, we specialize in home improvement, electrical, and plumbing services. Our experienced team delivers reliable, high-quality solutions for everything from repairs to renovations, ensuring your home is safe, efficient, and comfortable. Trust us for expert service and customer satisfaction on every project.
"Angel was very patient and kind and I felt he went above and beyond the get the job done and do a good job even despite the difficulty with dimensions of the window frame he was kind and friendly and easy to talk to/chat with"
Kari G on February 2025
At Innovators Ltd, we specialize in home improvement, electrical, and plumbing services. Our experienced team delivers reliable, high-quality solutions for everything from repairs to renovations, ensuring your home is safe, efficient, and comfortable. Trust us for expert service and customer satisfaction on every project.
"Angel was very patient and kind and I felt he went above and beyond the get the job done and do a good job even despite the difficulty with dimensions of the window frame he was kind and friendly and easy to talk to/chat with"
Kari G on February 2025
If you're looking for an affordable appliance repair company that stands behind its work, then Tristate Refrigeration Appliance & Service Repair is sure to make the grade! With 11 years of experience and a strong background in commercial appliances, home appliance repair, and furnace and air conditioning service, we're the professionals in the Jersey City area you can count on for reliable, budget-friendly service!
If you're looking for an affordable appliance repair company that stands behind its work, then Tristate Refrigeration Appliance & Service Repair is sure to make the grade! With 11 years of experience and a strong background in commercial appliances, home appliance repair, and furnace and air conditioning service, we're the professionals in the Jersey City area you can count on for reliable, budget-friendly service!
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
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.