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Avatar for Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
455
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Air Conditioner service man who is Walter Gil gave excellent service for the Air Condition, He had great rapport with the customer and answer all the questions that I asked. I rated him five stars for his services."
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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bamford Plumbing and Heating Inc
4.8(
65
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Prompt service. Repaired the leaking cylindar above hotwater heater. He opened the drop ceiling and wraped steal brace around cylindar and secured to rafter. The repair was much better than original work. Paid with credit card. Recieved reciept for work and payment immediately in email. Love paperless He was fast, polite, clean. Great
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.8(
292
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m back again to write another stellar review for GAC. Last year they replaced our HVAC system; this year we circled back and had them install a home generator. This was a long and drawn out process due to the various approvals needed from Montgomery County as well as coordination with Washington Gas (which ended up not just being a simple sign off but necessitating an additional, expensive upgrade to the gas line from the street to our home). Nevertheless, GAC did a fantastic job shepherding this process over the 6+ months of waiting on stakeholders, and they were also maximally accommodating to our family’s significant constraints on time and availability (due to health concerns related to a medically fragile family member). A special kudos to Sandy M, GAC’s master electrician, who took it on personally to ensure we were taken care of all throughout this process, going above and beyond with phone calls, text messages, personal visits, etc. on behalf of my family, I want to thank GAC and am giving top marks across the board for this effort which was complex , lengthy, and ultimately successful."
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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Hecomo
5.0(
11
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"From not having a water supply for my whole home bypass humidifier, to having a repaired, new water supply line and instant winter comfort. All in less than two hours. Thanks Edmond and team for getting me taken care of right after I arrived home from work. Wealth of knowledge, too, about HVACs warranties, and other good general advice for first-time homeowners like myself! Glad to have signed-up tonight as a member - eligible for discounts tonight and future maintenance services. Highly recommend!"
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+8

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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BlueStar Air Mechanical Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Bluestar Air Mechanical for a second opinion after an appointment with Air One. I have a Carrier HVAC system, and the Air One technician recommended a complete system replacement, claiming the blower was bad, the furnace control board needed replacing, and that there were other issues. Since replacing the HVAC is a big investment, I wanted to get a second opinion. It was only after comparing the service from Bluestar that I realized Air One may have been pushing for a new system sale or lacked the expertise to properly diagnose and repair the actual problems. Isaac, the technician from Bluestar, spent about an hour thoroughly diagnosing and fixing the issues. He found burnt wiring in the furnace and discovered that the wrong capacitor had been incorrectly installed in the AC. Isaac replaced the burnt wiring in the furnace and the capacitor in the AC. After these repairs, my Carrier system was back up and running—without the need for a costly replacement. Bluestar, and Isaac in particular, demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and honesty. They focused on resolving the actual issues instead of pushing for an unnecessary system replacement. I highly recommend Bluestar for their reliable service and Isaac’s thorough and knowledgeable work."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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McCarthy Services
4.2(
370
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to diagnose water heater issues. The first tech sent missed an electrical issue and I ended up replacing the heater. The cost to do that on a weekend as an emergency service was not bad. When the replaced water heater still had issues, they dispatched another tech at no additional charge, found the root of the problem, and I was able to get that repaired. I called their office with concerns about the necessity of replacing the heater and they actively worked to address the issue to my satisfaction. I have engaged them for maintenance services for the next two years. I would recommend them, and suggest that you review what was done during any diagnostic service to see if you agree it makes sense before proceeding."
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522 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Edwin's Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin was FANTASTIC!!! I found him on the HomeAdvisor app after my home warranty company failed to respond to my work order for a broken A/C unit after 3 days. I called him and he was able to provide a same-day appointment within a few hours! When he arrived, he was very knowledgeable, professional, punctual, efficient, and came prepared with all the right tools. I was very impressed with his service and look forward to him servicing my HVAC unit in a few weeks for general maintenance/preventative service. It has been so hot lately that we needed urgent service and Edwin saved the day! I would highly recommend him to others. Thanks so much again, Edwin!!!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Takoma Park, 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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