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Avatar for Jimmy Gusky Heating & Air LLC
Jimmy Gusky Heating & Air LLC
4.3(
374
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jimmy Gusky HVAC is truly as good as it gets. One of our AC units went down and through the warranty company found our way to Jimmy Gusky himself. Although out of their territory, Jimmy was willing to make the extra trip to diagnose the problem. He was very responsive to get our initial service call scheduled and determined the unit needed to be replaced, and we all know these units usually decide to break down only when pushed to the limit in the hottest summer months and we need AC the most. He did the legwork to get the warranty company to honor the recommendation and as you can see from the attached photo put in a much more substantial unit that is doing a fabulous job cooling the home. Add to that he actually had the unit and scheduled the install even before the warranty company approved the swap out. I that isn't one of the greatest examples of outstanding customer service and going above and beyond to exceed expectations, I don't know what is. Big thanks to Jimmy and team for their commitment to excellence!"
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Response time9 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Fred and Son Plumbing
4.8(
67
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Service was completed as expected. Fred came with his son promptly in the morning. He first assessed the issue and made a recommendation for the repair. The work seems to be of good quality. Final price was just as quoted. Fred was very professional and quite personable. Overall I’m happy with their work and excellent customer service. Highly recommended! I will going to Fred for my future plumbing needs."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pipeworks Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.8(
622
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Johnny was very professional in performance of the hot water heater installation and helpful in answering all of my questions. Highly recommend the company. Cheers"
Lennox 14ACX (Photo 1)
Lennox XC16
Trane Heat Pump 5
Its the details that count
Lennox 14ACX (Photo 2)

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Response time2 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Joseph plumbing & drain
4.9(
152
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The repair man was a Burmese guy, Joe, and he did an outstanding job changing the anode bar and removing the sediment from my water heater. This should extend the life of the tank. Joe showed up 10 minutes early and finished promptly. He worked hard and had the necessary supplies and tools. He knew what he was doing. I would glad to use Joe again in the future!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCarthy Services MD
4.2(
382
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to replace a water heater quickly. Gave me a competitive quote with a water heater with desirable specs within a day and scheduled me the day after. Technician was knowledgeable and efficiently performed the work. Water heater performs just fine. Cleaned up workspace and took a few mins to walk through water heater and maintenance after."
Installing a new A/C system.
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
90
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marin the tech was great he was friendly and took his time to explain what happen with my water heater and how I could prevent the problem from happening again. I would differently ask for him again to service my water heater. Thank you Marin!!!"
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter of Maryland
4.3(
1,083
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A1 Tech Stephen Loyd with Mr. Rooter Plumbing provided excellent service in removing the old water heater and installing the new water heater. He was professional and provided awesome customer service. Well done!"
Mr. Rooter of Baltimore fleet
Response time50 mins
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Potomac, MD

Warning signs include fluctuating water temperatures, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, unusual noises from the tank, or complete heating failure. You might also detect a rotten egg smell, indicating a potential gas leak, or notice water that never reaches the proper temperature. If your water heater is over eight years old and displaying these symptoms, the gas valve is a likely culprit. Professional inspection is recommended, especially if gas odors are present.

Water heater gas valves are not universally interchangeable. Each valve must match your specific water heater's make, model, and specifications. Important compatibility factors include gas type (natural gas vs. propane), BTU rating, connection types, and physical dimensions. Using an incorrect valve can result in poor performance, premature failure, or dangerous gas leaks. Always consult your water heater's documentation or a professional plumber to identify the appropriate replacement valve for your unit.

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