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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a new customer, I was surprised and pleased that the service could be performed on the same day I made the request. Mike was very thorough and professional, and provided a clear explanation of our system and new wi-fi thermostats. Everything was done efficiently - I am looking forward to having Grove maintain our system on our annual maintenance plan."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.8(
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"GAC has always done a good job maintaining my system. When it was time to get a new system, I was given four options by Eric, ranked standard to best. After each option was explained, I decided to go with the better option. The team of Matt, David and Sam arrived on time and did a fantastic job with the installation. When the job was completed, they cleaned up, explained the new system and answered all my question. I highly recommend GAC."
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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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BlueStar Air Mechanical Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technicians came early and finished our complete hvac system in a timely manner. They where very professional (gloves,face mask,shoe coverings and social distancing) and cleaned up everything, also good pricing. Definitely call McCarthy services"
Installing a new A/C system.
528 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 Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Edwin on HomeAvisor/Angie's List. We were having some heat issues and wanted to have some basic maintenance. Edwin 'had extensive knowledge about each of our systems, and was able to troubleshoot and provide us with various courses of action. The attic heat pump was replaced and he was very fair with his prices. They did an excellent job, and sympathizes with his customers. He replaced the system on a Saturday."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.5(
950
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Serving Upper Marlboro, 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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97 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Petro Home Services
4.3(
103
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1903

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went very well. They did a good job. The cost was over $400. I don't know whether or not that's too high or not. I seldom have plumbers in so I can't say the cost was high, although I was surprised it was $400, but that could be the going rate. He seemed very agreeable and very happy. I needed something and he was happy to get it. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in that regard. As for the quality of their service, so far so good. Everything went okay. It stopped leaking."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of MD
4.5(
318
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received from McCrea Heating and Air Conditioning Services of Maryland. Upon returning from vacation on a 100 degree July day, I found my old HVAC system basically dead (90 degrees in my kitchen!) ... Shane immediately came out to provide an estimate, we signed a contract on the spot, and he kindly provided some freon to hold me over until the new system could be installed. Brian and Nick showed up exactly on time to install the unit, used drop cloths to protect my flooring, and were exceedingly polite and professional throughout. I'd highly recommend this organization."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MSR Heating and Cooling, LLC
4.8(
33
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moises, who is the owner is AMAZING!!! He took a smaller sized commercial job for me and found the issues right away, when several other contractors were not able to. He is very professional. His proposal was very throughout and his pricing is very competitive. He was able to schedule the repairs in less than a week from his initial visit without a service contract in place. I m a property manager and I plan to use him a lot more frequently for my residential and small commercial jobs. Excellent contractor!!!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Upper Marlboro, 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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