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AIR MAX HVACR LLC
6211 BROOKLYN BRIDGE ROAD
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
AIR MAX HVACR LLC
6211 BROOKLYN BRIDGE ROAD
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

AIR MAX HVACR LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. In order to understand expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I have used this company twice. I first gave them a call over the summer for an emergency central AC issue. They were able to quickly come out, ID the problem and fix it the same day for a very reasonable price. They did so well that I called them again a couple of weeks ago when I tried to flick my furnace on for the first time and nothing happened. When it rains, it pours, right? Once again, Air Max was able to quickly respond and found a simple sensor problem and the whole visit took less than an hour and cost me under $100. I feel like I would have been out at least a grand calling another company. I TRUST these guys!"

Earl K on November 2023

AIR MAX HVACR LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. In order to understand expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I have used this company twice. I first gave them a call over the summer for an emergency central AC issue. They were able to quickly come out, ID the problem and fix it the same day for a very reasonable price. They did so well that I called them again a couple of weeks ago when I tried to flick my furnace on for the first time and nothing happened. When it rains, it pours, right? Once again, Air Max was able to quickly respond and found a simple sensor problem and the whole visit took less than an hour and cost me under $100. I feel like I would have been out at least a grand calling another company. I TRUST these guys!"

Earl K on November 2023


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A.E.S. Electrical Company
420 Milford Mill Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
A.E.S. Electrical Company
420 Milford Mill Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to A.E.S Electrical Company! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"He was on time and communicated through the process. The install of the thermostat took longer than expect (no fault of the installer) because the type of digital device. He took his time and saw the project through. I would and will use him again. Very professional, wore booties and followed up days later to ensure the thermostat was working."

Nico S on July 2021

Welcome to A.E.S Electrical Company! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"He was on time and communicated through the process. The install of the thermostat took longer than expect (no fault of the installer) because the type of digital device. He took his time and saw the project through. I would and will use him again. Very professional, wore booties and followed up days later to ensure the thermostat was working."

Nico S on July 2021


Stiffler's Electric Service
7802 Marioak
4.96(
98
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Approved Pro
Stiffler's Electric Service
7802 Marioak
4.96(
98
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Since 1979, Stiffler's Electric Service has been providing good quality work. Call on us � we get the work done. Our professional staff will make sure that all of your electrical needs are met with the best quality customer service and excellence in electrical craftsmanship. Call David today!

"David Stiffler was awesome. Found the source of the problem, fixed it in a timely manner, was reasonably priced, and just an overall great guy."

Tiffany A on May 2024

Since 1979, Stiffler's Electric Service has been providing good quality work. Call on us � we get the work done. Our professional staff will make sure that all of your electrical needs are met with the best quality customer service and excellence in electrical craftsmanship. Call David today!

"David Stiffler was awesome. Found the source of the problem, fixed it in a timely manner, was reasonably priced, and just an overall great guy."

Tiffany A on May 2024


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Dean's Heating & Air Conditioning
PO Box 172
4.92(
54
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Approved Pro
Dean's Heating & Air Conditioning
PO Box 172
4.92(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
74 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I was looking for a company to replace a 27 yr old HVVAC system that was acquired with the purchase of our new home. I took the time to evaluate and entertain 5 companies with their associated estimates including Deans Heating and Air Conditioning. In my research I found that Deans HVAC had received 5 star reviews from every client for whom they had serviced. After speaking with Mike the owner I was very impressed as he listened to what I was looking for and shared exemplary knowledge on what my HVAC project needed. Mike took time to answer all of my questions in addition to providing the best and most fair estimate in comparison to the other companies I had spoken with. Mike was very thorough and took care to make sure everything was installed with precision and a personal attention to detail. Even though our project had its own unique challenges, Mike and his assistant worked with efficiency and finished in a timely manner. Working with Deans Heating and Air Conditioning was an awesome and rewarding decision as we are very pleased with the installation of our new HVAC system. I would highly recommend Deans HVAC to everyone looking for a knowledgeable, fair priced , caring, and professional company to address their HVAC needs ranging from general services to full HVAC replacement projects. Definitely a FIVE STAR company!!!!!"

Mel D on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I was looking for a company to replace a 27 yr old HVVAC system that was acquired with the purchase of our new home. I took the time to evaluate and entertain 5 companies with their associated estimates including Deans Heating and Air Conditioning. In my research I found that Deans HVAC had received 5 star reviews from every client for whom they had serviced. After speaking with Mike the owner I was very impressed as he listened to what I was looking for and shared exemplary knowledge on what my HVAC project needed. Mike took time to answer all of my questions in addition to providing the best and most fair estimate in comparison to the other companies I had spoken with. Mike was very thorough and took care to make sure everything was installed with precision and a personal attention to detail. Even though our project had its own unique challenges, Mike and his assistant worked with efficiency and finished in a timely manner. Working with Deans Heating and Air Conditioning was an awesome and rewarding decision as we are very pleased with the installation of our new HVAC system. I would highly recommend Deans HVAC to everyone looking for a knowledgeable, fair priced , caring, and professional company to address their HVAC needs ranging from general services to full HVAC replacement projects. Definitely a FIVE STAR company!!!!!"

Mel D on April 2025


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Weather Masters Corporation
4640 Wedgewood Blvd Suite 109
4.89(
108
)
Approved Pro
Weather Masters Corporation
4640 Wedgewood Blvd Suite 109
4.89(
108
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Here at Weather Masters we pride ourselves on affordable, reliable and honest service. With free replacement estimates and competitive service rates, we do our best to keep you and your bank account comfortable.

"Great folks to work with"

Tom H on September 2023

Here at Weather Masters we pride ourselves on affordable, reliable and honest service. With free replacement estimates and competitive service rates, we do our best to keep you and your bank account comfortable.

"Great folks to work with"

Tom H on September 2023


United Air Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating
500 Redland Ct, Suite 107
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
United Air Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating
500 Redland Ct, Suite 107
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
23 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Comfort First Heating & Cooling is the team you need for all your home solutions. Comprehensive comfort is our legacy. We're dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer service that mirrors our core values of integrity, stewardship, and excellence. We look forward to having you join the Comfort First family as we continue our mission of creating customers for life by earning your business.

Comfort First Heating & Cooling is the team you need for all your home solutions. Comprehensive comfort is our legacy. We're dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer service that mirrors our core values of integrity, stewardship, and excellence. We look forward to having you join the Comfort First family as we continue our mission of creating customers for life by earning your business.


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Carroll Mechanical, Inc.
1332 Londontown Blvd. Suite 1150
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Carroll Mechanical, Inc.
1332 Londontown Blvd. Suite 1150
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
42 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Carroll Mechanical is an HVAC contractor that is dedicated to providing clients with the very best maintenance, repair, and installation services. We are based in Eldersburg and service customers throughout the MD region. We are a local business that is built on integrity, transparent pricing, and technical excellence. Our team of expert technicians have experience working with all major manufacturers. Our mission is to keep you comfortable and we proudly offer emergency availability where possible. If you are a homeowner, property manager, or business owner, give us a call today to learn more!

"The project (HVAC replacement) was completed on time and on budget. I particularly appreciated the time and patience provided in answering my questions related to the quote and options."

Linda M on April 2025

Carroll Mechanical is an HVAC contractor that is dedicated to providing clients with the very best maintenance, repair, and installation services. We are based in Eldersburg and service customers throughout the MD region. We are a local business that is built on integrity, transparent pricing, and technical excellence. Our team of expert technicians have experience working with all major manufacturers. Our mission is to keep you comfortable and we proudly offer emergency availability where possible. If you are a homeowner, property manager, or business owner, give us a call today to learn more!

"The project (HVAC replacement) was completed on time and on budget. I particularly appreciated the time and patience provided in answering my questions related to the quote and options."

Linda M on April 2025


Avatar for Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
)
Approved Pro
Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
2142 Priest Bridge Ct
4.76(
147
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
410 local quotes requested

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024

Family Owned & Operated, Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. specializes in designing, engineering and installing complete comfort systems for homeowners and commercial property owners. Gary, his sons and a team of trained professionals bring over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, offering unmatched quality, exceptional customer service and family-like treatment to all our customers.

"Great fast and professional"

Lyndon A on November 2024


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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
)
Approved Pro
JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6031 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025


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GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
)
Approved Pro
GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
3939 local quotes requested

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025

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Thermostat installations and replacements FAQs

It's often worth replacing your old thermostat with a newer model that can enhance your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Upgrading to a programmable or smart thermostat can save you up to $200 per year on energy bills. Plus, smart thermostats offer convenient features like remote control and learning capabilities, making your home more comfortable and easier to manage.

Signs of a bad thermostat include your HVAC system not turning on when it's supposed to or failing to reach the desired temperature. If the thermostat's display is blank or not functioning properly, it could be malfunctioning. Another indicator is the HVAC system running continuously without shutting off or cycling on and off too frequently. You might also notice uneven temperatures throughout your home, with some rooms being too warm or too cold. These issues suggest that the thermostat is failing and may need repair or replacement to ensure your HVAC system operates efficiently.

A thermostat should last between 10 to 20 years, depending on its quality and how well it's maintained. Over time, dust, wiring issues, and general wear can affect its performance. Even if a thermostat is still functioning after 10 years, you might choose to replace it to take advantage of newer energy-saving technologies and smart home integrations. Upgrading to a modern thermostat can improve efficiency, offer more control over your home's climate, and potentially lower energy bills.

The number of thermostats you need depends on your home's size, layout, and heating and cooling zones. In a standard single-zone HVAC system, one thermostat controls the temperature for the entire home. However, larger homes or those with multiple floors might benefit from multiple thermostats linked to a multi-zone HVAC system. This setup can offer better comfort and energy efficiency: It lets you customize the temperature in different areas, so you're only heating or cooling the spaces you're using.

Replacing a thermostat typically takes a professional technician about one to two hours to complete. If you're swapping out an existing thermostat for a similar model with compatible wiring, the process can be done in less than an hour. However, installing a new thermostat that requires additional wiring, such as a smart thermostat, or moving the thermostat to a new location can extend the time to two hours or more. Complex installations may also involve cutting into drywall or integrating with other home systems, which can add to the duration.

There are a few things that can cause your home thermostat to fail. The most simple one is age and cleanliness. Dirt, grease, dust, and other small particles can clog sensors and cause malfunctions in readings. You may also have a failing power supply and loose connections, and the simplest cause is that it isn't installed in the right place in your home so it can't properly sense air temperature. Repairing a thermostat costs around $210.

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