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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.6(
879
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We received speedy and exceptional service. Service person Leron was professional, honest and knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose and repair the problem. Thank you! We highly recommend this company."
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+118

Response time4 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.8(
143
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Grove did a great job in presenting all options for our new AC system and potential air cleaning systems (without making any aggressive sales pitches), and then did a great job with installing the new system. The new system has been in place for a few weeks now and is working very well - great job by Grove."
Response time3 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.9(
273
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"GAC services was able to come out for a same day trouble shooting appointment. Jim S arrived on time and was very courteous and professional. He was able to quickly identify the problem with the registers and dampers and able to get warm air flowing to the otherwise very cold areas of the house. In addition, Jim was able to recommend some additional services that would help me achieve the desired evenness of temperature such as an additional return and humidifier for the home. Great experienced master certified technician!"
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64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.6(
109
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We returned from vacation on a Saturday night to find out that our A/C system had died on us while we were gone. I put in a quote request with JDL and someone contacted me within about 30 seconds of my request. A tech was able to come out on Sunday to assess the situation. Ire was extremely courteous and professional, explaining everything along the way. One minor problem was that we needed a new motor (which died while Ire was here) and they had to order the part, which he said they would do first thing Monday morning. While they did, it was going to be another day before it arrived. I asked if there was something that could done, but unfortunately they needed to wait for the part to arrive. A bit later, Ire called me back to say that they were going to drive way out of the way to pick up the part and get someone to our house later that day, avoiding both a large overnight shipping fee and another brutally hot night in our house. Isak showed up and was courteous and professional as well. He explained the work and explained that our system was working, however inefficiently. He explained how we could fix the issue, and laid out the costs for us. We had to decline as it was out of our budget, which Isak completely understood. I'm not sure about other reviews, but at no time did I feel pressured into buying a product or doing something unneeded. I really appreciate the work they did, their customer service approach, and their overall knowledge and professionalism. We are likely to hire them back based on this service."
Navien Tankless 2023
Navien Tankless 2023
Navien Tankless 2023
Navien Tankless 2023
18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

+73

Response time5 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
4.5(
41
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our heat went out and we reached out to Beltway. They were able to get out to us in a timely manner and diagnose the problem. The system was 25 years old and was going to cost 700 dollars to make a repair that had already been repaired once before we bought our home. After discussing our options with Ryan we decided to replace our furnace and AC unit instead of risking future issues and pouring more money in to an old system. He gave us a very reasonable price on a two stage system that is much more energy efficient than our existing unit and did not even charge us for the repair of our current system since we decided to buy a new unit. They have a 5 year labor warranty on their work which is far better than most companies that only offer a one or two year warranty. The install team was very courteous and polite, always wearing shoe covers and taking down decorations or moving stuff to avoid damage while coming in and out. At the end they walked us through the new unit and told us what to watch out for. We would definitely recommend Beltway to anyone and will come to them in the future with all our HVAC needs."
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Lennox install
Lennox install
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+5

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Supreme Service Today
4.6(
413
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Supreme was polite, professional, and timely. They serviced the system and explained what items require repairs for long-term efficiency. I was very pleased and contacted them again for another system's servicing."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HPC Services
5.0(
15
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam, the service technician was courteous, thorough and very professional. He explained what he was doing, and his expectations. He did a great job on clearing the clog in my kitchen garbage disposal/sink, and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. I would definitely recommend and hire him again!"
installing a boiler refractory blanket, and cleaning inside of boiler
installed straight ac unit
rooftop package units
replacing a heat exchanger on an rtu
past work

+12

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carroll Mechanical, Inc.
5.0(
17
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My air conditioning stopped working last night. I called Carroll mech . They responded immediately and sent technician to the house few hours later. Jordan Scott was very professional. He checked the system carefully and fix the issue soon. Really appreciate the service!"
Trane Heat Pump
Carrier AC + Furnace
Response time5 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Riva, 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 Riva, 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.

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    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.

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