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McCarthy Services
4.2(
370
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"By far the most professional and customer friendly company I found after an exhaustive search to replace a single zone high wall ductless system. They responded without delay and were able to perform the work the next day. The Service representative who did the survey for a quote (Nick) was very knowledgeable, understood what I was looking for and provided a quote accordingly. I felt he was looking after my best interests instead of selling me something I did not need or want. The installation team (Dara and Charlie) were on time, customer friendly and did excellent work. I am now a big fan of this company due to their excellent customer interaction and quality work. Job well done."
Installing a new A/C system.
418 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of MD
4.5(
318
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had a service contract with McCrea Heating and Cooling since I purchased my condo unit new 7 1/2 years ago which included 2 maintenance visits a year. My current contract expired yesterday so I called to renew my service contract and upgrade from "Bronze" to "Silver." The representative took my charge card information over the phone. I asked if the contract was in effect as of today. They said "yes." Then I tried to schedule a service call (my unit was serviced a little over a month ago and now the condo wasn't cooling.) I was told then that the Silver Contract would NOT be in effect after all. The difference in price between Bronze and Silver is the cost of a diagnostic visit so they were getting the money one way or another. My long time history with the company did not persuade them to honor the contract I had just paid for. They wanted to charge me $98 to have my problem diagnosed under the Bronze contract that I pointed out was already expired. I was told the representative "misspoke" and should have told me they would have to send out someone to determine whether the furnace they have been maintaining for the past 7 years (with the most recent service call just a month ago) would "qualify" for the Silver plan. So, I cancelled the order for the Silver Plan. I called another company who came out for $30 and determined the problem was a clogged condensation drain. This drain was supposed to have been "blown out" when the regular maintenance was done by McCrea just a month ago, but obviously was not. The water was backed up in the drain pipe and filled the pan under the furnace/AC unit which turned off the AC. Now that everything is working again, I am seeking a different maintenance service plan provider. McCrea has competitive service contract prices, but if they have no customer loyalty, and the maintenance work is not done properly, maybe it's a question of "you get what you pay for.""
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
3.9(
23
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, very fast response to my request for service, picked up laptop, diagnosed issues. Initially thought it was an OS update issue but the hard drive had failed along with other components (including 'CPU). Because other components were involved, a new solid state hard drive was put into a laptop with a working processor - same type CPU as in the failed unit. The laptop was repaired and returned in less than a week. This company picked up and dropped off the laptop (driving from Huntsville, AL (about 60-70 minutes)-- great service in this covid environment. I would recommend this company to my family./friends and will use again."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ABS Unlimited Auto Repair
4.8(
77
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ABS provided professional services in resolving a problem no one else had accomplished. They completed the repairs in a timely manner and a satisfactory cost. We plan on using their service in the future and would recommend them to others."
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The Team
Tim and Betsy Briggs
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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Valpo Services
4.7(
23
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Valpo Services provided a great service from start to finish. Our house was built in 1925 and did not have air duct only window air conditioning units.
After we made the necessary research and requested several quotes, we decided
to use Valpo Services for the installation of a Central Air Unit. Walter came
to our home and provided us with several different options for a Central Air
Unit that would fit our home and needs. For the first time we did not feel pressured
to buy a specific Unit. At the end of the day Walter provided us with a really
competitive quote and showed us a timeline for the installation. Our questions
were always answered on a timely manner. Walter, Hector, Alex and the rest of
the team were always on time, worked hard to make sure the unit was installed on
time and always made sure we were satisfied with the work.  We are very pleased with the quality of work,
service and professionalism the company provided us with. We will highly
recommend Valpo Services to colleagues and friends and we will certainly continue
to use their services.
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Lisa's Elite Sedans LLC
4.9(
172
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Ridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I emailed the company and Boris, the owner, got back to me right away. He also gave me his contact information and we had a few email exchanges to confirm my plans. He picked us up at the airport. He was on time, professional, and very pleasant. I would definitely use his service again and would highly recommend him and his company.
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Ridge, 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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