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Avatar for Edwin's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC

Edwin's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC

333 Talbott Avenue
4.90(
28
)
Approved Pro

Edwin's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC

333 Talbott Avenue
4.90(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

With more than a decade of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch installation, service, and repair solutions for all your heating and cooling requirements. At our company, honesty and integrity form the solid foundation on which we operate. Our expertise lies in Central Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Heating, Furnace systems, and a wide range of HVAC-related projects. We take immense pride in the superior quality of our work and our unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Building lasting relationships with our clients is a core value we hold dear, and we strive to exceed your expectations in every interaction. Your satisfaction is our guarantee, and we are genuinely excited to embark on this journey with you. Trust us to cater to your heating and cooling needs, and experience the unparalleled level of professionalism and service that sets us apart. Contact us today and let us demonstrate our expertise and dedication to your complete satisfaction!

"Edwin was prompt, polite, professional, but best of all extremely knowledgeable. He definitely â knew his stuffâ and didnâ t try to â sellâ me anything that wasnâ t necessary. Very honest and straightforward. Easy going and patient. Would highly recommend and plan to use him for all my HVAC issues going forward."

Laura A on July 2023

With more than a decade of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch installation, service, and repair solutions for all your heating and cooling requirements. At our company, honesty and integrity form the solid foundation on which we operate. Our expertise lies in Central Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Heating, Furnace systems, and a wide range of HVAC-related projects. We take immense pride in the superior quality of our work and our unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Building lasting relationships with our clients is a core value we hold dear, and we strive to exceed your expectations in every interaction. Your satisfaction is our guarantee, and we are genuinely excited to embark on this journey with you. Trust us to cater to your heating and cooling needs, and experience the unparalleled level of professionalism and service that sets us apart. Contact us today and let us demonstrate our expertise and dedication to your complete satisfaction!

"Edwin was prompt, polite, professional, but best of all extremely knowledgeable. He definitely â knew his stuffâ and didnâ t try to â sellâ me anything that wasnâ t necessary. Very honest and straightforward. Easy going and patient. Would highly recommend and plan to use him for all my HVAC issues going forward."

Laura A on July 2023


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Pohlman Plumbing Inc

611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro

Pohlman Plumbing Inc

611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024


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Technocooling Heating & Air

14412 Burslem Terrace
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro

Technocooling Heating & Air

14412 Burslem Terrace
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Technocooling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

"The Tech Lucas was very professional.!!!"

Johan C on May 2024

Technocooling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

"The Tech Lucas was very professional.!!!"

Johan C on May 2024


Avatar for JC & JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC

JC & JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC

13219 Ingelside Drive
4.41(
96
)
Approved Pro

JC & JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC

13219 Ingelside Drive
4.41(
96
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

JC and JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC has been in business since 2009 servicing both Maryland and Virginia. Here at JC and JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC, we offer all type of HVAC services. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call to discuss your project and our service fee

"Very nice"

Paul Z on June 2023

JC and JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC has been in business since 2009 servicing both Maryland and Virginia. Here at JC and JC HVAC Mechanical Contractors, LLC, we offer all type of HVAC services. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call to discuss your project and our service fee

"Very nice"

Paul Z on June 2023


Avatar for C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

17136 Amity Drive
4.89(
14
)
Approved Pro

C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

17136 Amity Drive
4.89(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, is a local family owned and operated business with more than 50 years experience serving friends, family and neighbors in the Washington, DC metro area. We are dedicated to quality personal service and take great pride in providing reliable, energy efficient heating and cooling products and services for your home or business. Licensed, certified, and factory trained professional technicians ready to help with all your comfort needs.

"Craigâ s a pro, does a great job, and is a pleasant human being. Awesome!"

Brooke B on August 2019

C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, is a local family owned and operated business with more than 50 years experience serving friends, family and neighbors in the Washington, DC metro area. We are dedicated to quality personal service and take great pride in providing reliable, energy efficient heating and cooling products and services for your home or business. Licensed, certified, and factory trained professional technicians ready to help with all your comfort needs.

"Craigâ s a pro, does a great job, and is a pleasant human being. Awesome!"

Brooke B on August 2019


Avatar for Forage Mechanical

Forage Mechanical

821 Sheridan St
4.96(
12
)
Approved Pro

Forage Mechanical

821 Sheridan St
4.96(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022

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!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022


Avatar for Wenbrooke Services

Wenbrooke Services

5713 Industry Lane Unit 51
4.71(
100
)
Approved Pro

Wenbrooke Services

5713 Industry Lane Unit 51
4.71(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 local quotes requested

It is our mission, to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job. "

Atiq H on July 2025

It is our mission, to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job. "

Atiq H on July 2025


Avatar for J&J Heating & Air Conditioning

J&J Heating & Air Conditioning

16104 Oak Hill Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

J&J Heating & Air Conditioning

16104 Oak Hill Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

13 years experience in the HVAC trade. Master technetium. Affordable low cost. Quick and reliable service. Installs and Service repairs. Open 24 hours. With 13 years of dedicated experience in the HVAC industry, Justin, a certified HVAC Master, leads J&J heating and air in providing exceptional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. Specializing in both commercial and residential sectors, our expertise spans a wide range of HVAC systems and solutions. Trust, J&J Heating and Air for all your HVAC needs. We are dedicated to keeping your environments comfortable and your systems running smoothly, backed by 13 years of mastery in the field.

"Expert repair HVAC service delivered with exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating highly professional, helpful care and outstanding high-quality work."

Juan M on July 2025

13 years experience in the HVAC trade. Master technetium. Affordable low cost. Quick and reliable service. Installs and Service repairs. Open 24 hours. With 13 years of dedicated experience in the HVAC industry, Justin, a certified HVAC Master, leads J&J heating and air in providing exceptional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. Specializing in both commercial and residential sectors, our expertise spans a wide range of HVAC systems and solutions. Trust, J&J Heating and Air for all your HVAC needs. We are dedicated to keeping your environments comfortable and your systems running smoothly, backed by 13 years of mastery in the field.

"Expert repair HVAC service delivered with exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating highly professional, helpful care and outstanding high-quality work."

Juan M on July 2025


Avatar for 3MMECHANICAL

3MMECHANICAL

1502 E Flanders Ln
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro

3MMECHANICAL

1502 E Flanders Ln
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Our mission at 3MMechanical is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! 3MMechanical stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"The service exceeded my expectations in terms of cost, professionalism, and ease of service. Would definitely recommend."

Aaron L on July 2025

Our mission at 3MMechanical is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! 3MMechanical stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"The service exceeded my expectations in terms of cost, professionalism, and ease of service. Would definitely recommend."

Aaron L on July 2025


Avatar for Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD

Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD

9750 Cessna Avenue
4.56(
113
)
Approved Pro

Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD

9750 Cessna Avenue
4.56(
113
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

At Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, we're a well established business with over 25 years of HVAC experience and expertise. The customer experience is paramount, and your preferences and priorities are always our first concern. We're very timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. We invite you to give us a call and speak with one of our consultants. Anytime, day or night, we are always available to answer questions, and offer ideas.

"Gavin Otto provide an excellent service and very customer focused."

Marcos D on December 2024

At Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, we're a well established business with over 25 years of HVAC experience and expertise. The customer experience is paramount, and your preferences and priorities are always our first concern. We're very timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. We invite you to give us a call and speak with one of our consultants. Anytime, day or night, we are always available to answer questions, and offer ideas.

"Gavin Otto provide an excellent service and very customer focused."

Marcos D on December 2024

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

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

The Potomac, MD homeowners’ guide to central a/c service or repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

  • Technician repairing air conditioner

    HomeAdvisor's Air Conditioning Repair Cost Guide gives the average price to fix an AC unit in your house. Find the cost of recharging the AC or fixing a freon leak. Get the price to repair or replace a compressor, handler, thermostat, duct, and more.

  • An AC system in the backyard of a house

    This guide explores the average cost of replacing your AC compressor and all of the factors that go into it, including size, type, and brand.

  • Detail of a HVAC system outside a brick house

    The cost of replacing an AC unit fan motor depends on warranties, labor, season, and more. This cost guide covers everything you need to know about this HVAC part.