Honest, high quality residential and commercial heating / air conditioning solutions. Forest Hill Heating & Air strives for exceptional craftsmanship, and a personal 5 star customer service experience. Contact today for a quote.
"DONT HIRE THIS GUY!!!!!! This person should not be in business. He has absolutely no idea what heâ s doing!!!!! Had to send another company to fix ha screw ups. BEWARE!!!!!"
Barbara B on November 2023
Honest, high quality residential and commercial heating / air conditioning solutions. Forest Hill Heating & Air strives for exceptional craftsmanship, and a personal 5 star customer service experience. Contact today for a quote.
"DONT HIRE THIS GUY!!!!!! This person should not be in business. He has absolutely no idea what heâ s doing!!!!! Had to send another company to fix ha screw ups. BEWARE!!!!!"
Barbara B on November 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quin was great to work with. Well knowledgeable in identifying needs and resources."
bill m on July 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quin was great to work with. Well knowledgeable in identifying needs and resources."
bill m on July 2020
When you need AC, heating, or plumbing services, look no further than Horizon Services. For 35 years, we’ve been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of service at reasonable rates. Servicing Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford counties in Maryland, and Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties in Pennsylvania, we proudly serve a large range of local homeowners with comprehensive AC, heating, and plumbing services. Our expert technicians can carry out same-day services and next day installations to ensure that your home remains comfortable year-round. Whether you’re dealing with a serious plumbing problem, a broken air conditioner, or a heating issue, you can rely on Horizon Services for the high-quality service you need at the price you want.
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Michael G on September 2023
When you need AC, heating, or plumbing services, look no further than Horizon Services. For 35 years, we’ve been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of service at reasonable rates. Servicing Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford counties in Maryland, and Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties in Pennsylvania, we proudly serve a large range of local homeowners with comprehensive AC, heating, and plumbing services. Our expert technicians can carry out same-day services and next day installations to ensure that your home remains comfortable year-round. Whether you’re dealing with a serious plumbing problem, a broken air conditioner, or a heating issue, you can rely on Horizon Services for the high-quality service you need at the price you want.
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Michael G on September 2023
SM Mechanical, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your HVAC or plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. Call today.
"Best price, great customer service"
Ed V on January 2022
SM Mechanical, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your HVAC or plumbing project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. Call today.
"Best price, great customer service"
Ed V on January 2022
D & K Air Systems Inc is a locally owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience. I always take great pride in working to provide homeowners with the best possible air quality solutions
"Brad had a lot of knowledge and explained the products very well. Brad was very prompt in all of our communications. We had a new Rheem heating/AC system installed with an air scrubber, as well as, a water heater.. It's only been a couple of days, but everything seems to be working great. We had a 21 year old system replaced. We are looking forward to some energy savings!"
Lisa B on April 2023
D & K Air Systems Inc is a locally owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience. I always take great pride in working to provide homeowners with the best possible air quality solutions
"Brad had a lot of knowledge and explained the products very well. Brad was very prompt in all of our communications. We had a new Rheem heating/AC system installed with an air scrubber, as well as, a water heater.. It's only been a couple of days, but everything seems to be working great. We had a 21 year old system replaced. We are looking forward to some energy savings!"
Lisa B on April 2023
Our local and family owned and operated company at Farnen & Dermer has been a trusted name in HVAC for over 100 years. We offer expert heating, cooling, indoor air quality, and plumbing services to residential properties in Owings Mills and throughout Baltimore County. Our experienced, licensed, and factory-trained technicians will be there in a flash—proudly offering same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency repairs when you reach out to us by phone. If you need heater or AC replacement, we offer free estimates and flexible financing options, so a high-quality system doesn’t break the bank. From speedy AC repairs and heating maintenance to air filtration installation and boiler replacement, our team has you covered—backing up all our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
"THIS COMPANY IS SCAMMING PEOPLE!!! -On 6/24/21, Farnen and Dermer installed a brand new YORK HVAC system in my home. Everything appeared to be fine, and there were no issues for 2 years. -On 8/28/23, I noticed an extremely loud buzzing coming from my outside unit, so I called them to come check on the problem. My unit was still cooling, but extremely loud. Glen A. showed up to diagnose the problem and seemed like a nice enough guy. After about an hour, he informed me that my entire indoor and outdoor unit need full replacement for a total of $10,900. (I paid $7,500 just 2 years earlier). I said, surely this was covered under warranty because the unit was only 2 years old? He then informed me that it was not because it was â struck by lightning and the warranty does not cover an act of god. -At this point in my head things were not adding up, especially since the unit was still cooling, both of my neighbors units were fine (townhouse) and he did not even check the inside unit. I told Glen I need to think about the replacement because that is a lot of money that I do not have at the time. Glen disconnected my outside unit completely before he left with the hottest week of the summer upcoming (95F-98F) and charged me $189 for the visit. -I am lucky enough to have a Fire Marshall as a good friend to ask him about the situation. This guy sees lightning strikes pretty frequently. He told me there is no way that my unit was struck by lightning based off of what I was seeing and also because it would have gotten to all of my neighbors units (townhouse). He informed me it is literally impossible. THE UNIT WAS STILL COOLING! -I decided to get a 2nd opinion from another company. The other company came out and told me that my compressor was bad and that there was no lightning strike to speak of. They also informed me that it was covered under the warranty and they could fix it. The technician said that he noticed the wiring on the outside unit was incorrect. There was a red wire crossed with a black wire. He said that is exactly why my 2 year old compressor went out. This company even put their findings in writing for me. They replaced my parts and got me up and running for 82% LESS THAN F and D! -I am not the only person this has happened to. It appears to be standard practice. You can see the attached pictures of reviews from other people in the same boat on the Better Business Bureau website. I will be submitting a complaint through BBB and demanding a full refund. This is pure predatory behavior and it is unacceptable!"
Dan W on September 2023
Our local and family owned and operated company at Farnen & Dermer has been a trusted name in HVAC for over 100 years. We offer expert heating, cooling, indoor air quality, and plumbing services to residential properties in Owings Mills and throughout Baltimore County. Our experienced, licensed, and factory-trained technicians will be there in a flash—proudly offering same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency repairs when you reach out to us by phone. If you need heater or AC replacement, we offer free estimates and flexible financing options, so a high-quality system doesn’t break the bank. From speedy AC repairs and heating maintenance to air filtration installation and boiler replacement, our team has you covered—backing up all our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
"THIS COMPANY IS SCAMMING PEOPLE!!! -On 6/24/21, Farnen and Dermer installed a brand new YORK HVAC system in my home. Everything appeared to be fine, and there were no issues for 2 years. -On 8/28/23, I noticed an extremely loud buzzing coming from my outside unit, so I called them to come check on the problem. My unit was still cooling, but extremely loud. Glen A. showed up to diagnose the problem and seemed like a nice enough guy. After about an hour, he informed me that my entire indoor and outdoor unit need full replacement for a total of $10,900. (I paid $7,500 just 2 years earlier). I said, surely this was covered under warranty because the unit was only 2 years old? He then informed me that it was not because it was â struck by lightning and the warranty does not cover an act of god. -At this point in my head things were not adding up, especially since the unit was still cooling, both of my neighbors units were fine (townhouse) and he did not even check the inside unit. I told Glen I need to think about the replacement because that is a lot of money that I do not have at the time. Glen disconnected my outside unit completely before he left with the hottest week of the summer upcoming (95F-98F) and charged me $189 for the visit. -I am lucky enough to have a Fire Marshall as a good friend to ask him about the situation. This guy sees lightning strikes pretty frequently. He told me there is no way that my unit was struck by lightning based off of what I was seeing and also because it would have gotten to all of my neighbors units (townhouse). He informed me it is literally impossible. THE UNIT WAS STILL COOLING! -I decided to get a 2nd opinion from another company. The other company came out and told me that my compressor was bad and that there was no lightning strike to speak of. They also informed me that it was covered under the warranty and they could fix it. The technician said that he noticed the wiring on the outside unit was incorrect. There was a red wire crossed with a black wire. He said that is exactly why my 2 year old compressor went out. This company even put their findings in writing for me. They replaced my parts and got me up and running for 82% LESS THAN F and D! -I am not the only person this has happened to. It appears to be standard practice. You can see the attached pictures of reviews from other people in the same boat on the Better Business Bureau website. I will be submitting a complaint through BBB and demanding a full refund. This is pure predatory behavior and it is unacceptable!"
Dan W on September 2023
Horizon Services (MD), LLC, is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services (MD), LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.
"Good job"
maribel c on March 2025
Horizon Services (MD), LLC, is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services (MD), LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.
"Good job"
maribel c on March 2025
There are many reasons to confidently choose Aire Serv as your provider of heater and air conditioning services—both commercial and residential. With more than 200 locations throughout the United States and Canada, Aire Serv is a trusted name in the field of heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair. We are proud of our reputation for putting clients first and getting the job done right the first time, every time. No Overtime Charge Anytime Service Upfront Pricing Fixed Right Promise Expert Service Professionals Testimonials Advantage Plan (Maintenance Plan) Guarantees Flexible Financing over $200 SERVICES Installation Gas Furnaces Oil Furnaces Air Conditioning Systems Heat Pump Systems Mini Split Systems Oil Boilers Gas Boilers Modulating Boilers Commercial Boilers Water Heaters Oil Tanks Oil Lines Gas Lines Duct Work Service Gas Furnace Repairs Oil Furnace Repairs Air Conditioning Repairs Heat Pump Repairs Mini Split Repairs Oil Boilers Repairs Gas Boiler Repairs Modulating Boiler Repairs Commercial Boiler Repairs Gas Leak Detection Propane Leak Detection Oil Water Tests Maintenance Gas Furnace Tune Up Oil Furnace Tune Up Air Conditioning Tune up Heat Pump Tune up Mini Split Tune up Oil Boiler Tune up Gas Tune up Modulating Tune up Commercial Tune up Duct Cleaning Cleaning Sanitization Maintenance Sealing Replacement Dryer vent cleaning Video inspection Air purifier installation Antimicrobial coating treatments Duct leak testing
"Always so professional. Bryson was great to work with!"
Amy K on February 2025
There are many reasons to confidently choose Aire Serv as your provider of heater and air conditioning services—both commercial and residential. With more than 200 locations throughout the United States and Canada, Aire Serv is a trusted name in the field of heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair. We are proud of our reputation for putting clients first and getting the job done right the first time, every time. No Overtime Charge Anytime Service Upfront Pricing Fixed Right Promise Expert Service Professionals Testimonials Advantage Plan (Maintenance Plan) Guarantees Flexible Financing over $200 SERVICES Installation Gas Furnaces Oil Furnaces Air Conditioning Systems Heat Pump Systems Mini Split Systems Oil Boilers Gas Boilers Modulating Boilers Commercial Boilers Water Heaters Oil Tanks Oil Lines Gas Lines Duct Work Service Gas Furnace Repairs Oil Furnace Repairs Air Conditioning Repairs Heat Pump Repairs Mini Split Repairs Oil Boilers Repairs Gas Boiler Repairs Modulating Boiler Repairs Commercial Boiler Repairs Gas Leak Detection Propane Leak Detection Oil Water Tests Maintenance Gas Furnace Tune Up Oil Furnace Tune Up Air Conditioning Tune up Heat Pump Tune up Mini Split Tune up Oil Boiler Tune up Gas Tune up Modulating Tune up Commercial Tune up Duct Cleaning Cleaning Sanitization Maintenance Sealing Replacement Dryer vent cleaning Video inspection Air purifier installation Antimicrobial coating treatments Duct leak testing
"Always so professional. Bryson was great to work with!"
Amy K on February 2025
Hamilton Plumbing and Heating Co is a family owned and operated business serving the community since 1978! Offering superior quality work and excellent customer service. We are licensed and trained professionals in Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Specializing in Water Heaters.
"Vernon offered to check out our AC the same day. He called before arriving, and once he was here quickly went about his work, explaining to me what he was going to do and why. He quickly diagnosed the problem and solved it. We’ve found a new HVAC maintenance company we can count on. Great service, great responsiveness, good prices. Our AC is back up and running. Thank you, Vernon, and thank you Hamilton!"
Aaron C on July 2024
Hamilton Plumbing and Heating Co is a family owned and operated business serving the community since 1978! Offering superior quality work and excellent customer service. We are licensed and trained professionals in Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Specializing in Water Heaters.
"Vernon offered to check out our AC the same day. He called before arriving, and once he was here quickly went about his work, explaining to me what he was going to do and why. He quickly diagnosed the problem and solved it. We’ve found a new HVAC maintenance company we can count on. Great service, great responsiveness, good prices. Our AC is back up and running. Thank you, Vernon, and thank you Hamilton!"
Aaron C on July 2024
When you need A/C, heating, or plumbing services, look no further than Horizon Services. For nearly 30 years, we’ve been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of service at reasonable rates.
"Very well. They were very professional and efficient."
Barbara B on January 2023
When you need A/C, heating, or plumbing services, look no further than Horizon Services. For nearly 30 years, we’ve been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of service at reasonable rates.
"Very well. They were very professional and efficient."
Barbara B on January 2023
Heat pumps rely on evaporation and condensation processes. The unit transfers heat through the system via a compressed refrigerant. The compressor within the pump circulates the refrigerant through two coils. The first coil evaporates the refrigerant and absorbs warmth from the air. The refrigerant then passes to the second coil, at which point it condenses, and the unit releases the absorbed heat.
A heat pump lasts anywhere from 12 to 20 years, depending on how well you maintain it, the type of heat pump, the brand, and the quality.
Your cost to run a heat pump ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. It depends heavily on your climate, your house insulation, and if your system has a backup heat source. Solar heat pumps generate their own heat from solar energy and can save you money overall.
Heat pump repairs cost an average of $150 to $600. You might pay $65 on the low end or $1,400 on the higher end.
For similarly sized central units, air conditioners are cheaper than a two-way heat pump. Keep in mind that an AC is a heat pump, but it only works in one direction. A central AC unit costs between $3,800 and $7,600 to install, compared to $4,100 to $18,000 or more for a heat pump.
Whether a furnace or heat pump costs less to warm your home depends largely on the type you have and your climate. For example, these systems usually cost less in southern states with mild weather. In colder northern climates, a gas furnace does better with a heat pump. Backup heating and insulation also play a role. Talk to a heat pump installer about costs and climate before you commit to one or the other.