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Central a/c installers in Fort Washington

Avatar for Forage Mechanical
Forage Mechanical
821 Sheridan St
4.96(
12
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Approved Pro
Forage Mechanical
821 Sheridan St
4.96(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Henry was professional and thorough. He went out his was to see that our heat was restored on the coldest day of the year. You can spend a significant amount of money dealing with the big HVAC advertisers in our market but why pay for their ads when you really want competent service? This company provided me everything I expected in a repair."

Korry M on December 2022


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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
6336 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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The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
)
Approved Pro
The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
801 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025


BlueStar Air Mechanical Inc.
11092 Lee Hwy
4.85(
26
)
Approved Pro
BlueStar Air Mechanical Inc.
11092 Lee Hwy
4.85(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
455 local quotes requested

BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.

"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."

James C on October 2024

BlueStar Air Mechanical is a call away for your repair, maintenance and installation needs. We specialize in fixing and tuning up cooling, heating and plumbing systems for both residential homes and commercial establishments.

"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."

James C on October 2024


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Perdue Heating & Air LLC
Member
4.92(
65
)
Approved Pro
Perdue Heating & Air LLC
Member
4.92(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
214 local quotes requested

Discover the undisputed leader in heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings—Perdue Heating & Air, LLC In business for 40 years, we specialize in high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and we work with all makes and models of heating and air-conditioning units. Expert Services at Affordable Prices Whether you need a heat pump installation or tune-up for your air-conditioning unit, we provide a variety of expert services at prices that are very competitive for the industry in our area. Contact our heating and air-conditioning company in Laplata, Maryland, for complete HVAC services, including heat pump installations. We provide air conditioning and heating service and replacement of equipment. We offer service contracts and we are a veteran owned company with over 55 years of experience.

"They did quality work They are on time Very professional"

Lori S on September 2021

Discover the undisputed leader in heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings—Perdue Heating & Air, LLC In business for 40 years, we specialize in high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and we work with all makes and models of heating and air-conditioning units. Expert Services at Affordable Prices Whether you need a heat pump installation or tune-up for your air-conditioning unit, we provide a variety of expert services at prices that are very competitive for the industry in our area. Contact our heating and air-conditioning company in Laplata, Maryland, for complete HVAC services, including heat pump installations. We provide air conditioning and heating service and replacement of equipment. We offer service contracts and we are a veteran owned company with over 55 years of experience.

"They did quality work They are on time Very professional"

Lori S on September 2021


Avatar for Glenmont Heating & A/C
Glenmont Heating & A/C
2267 Lewis Ave
4.67(
64
)
Approved Pro
Glenmont Heating & A/C
2267 Lewis Ave
4.67(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
866 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

When Glenmont Heating & Air Conditioning was founded 28 years ago, we had one goal in mind; providing area families, and businesses with solutions that fit their lifestyles and needs, as well as their wallets. If you have any questions about heating and air conditioning maintenance, a new HVAC system, or are looking into installing a more energy efficient system, Glenmont Heating and Air is the solution to your needs.

"Summary: Company charged me $1000+ for 2 separate service visits that did not fix my AC unit; technicians and Operations Manager are not truthful about work done; Operatiins Mngr will tell you find another HVAC company when you express dissatisfaction ….I contacted Glenmont Heating and Air Conditioning since my AC unit was not dispensing any cold air. Thermometer was set to 68° however the unit temperature was reading 77-80° (note this was the week of extreme heat wave). On 21Jun2024: Glenmont technician Roderick performed a service call. I spoke to him via phone after the call to which he told me he added refrigerant to the system. This did not fix the issue and the unit continued to not dispense cold air with the thermometer reaching 77-80° despite being set to 68°. I was charged $119 for this work. Operating Manager Tim Schindle is contradicting what the tech said and claims Roderick did not add any refrigerant. I again called Glenmont HVAC for a second service appointment. This technician claimed the coil needed to be cleaned. The second technician (Eric) then falsely reported on his report the unit temperature dropped to 68° when he left when I have photographic evidence showing the temperature in the high 70s. I waited about 24hrs as instructed for the thermostat to drop and it never did and the unit continued to not dispense cool air. I then called a supervisor (don’t recall name) who essentially told me due to the extreme temperatures everyone was experiencing HVAC issues and did not recommend any follow up service. I then had several back/forth emails with Operations manger Tim Schindler to notify him after 2 separate service visits, my air conditioning was not fixed. In the end he told me, and I quote “my system is old…we don’t know the maintenance history…it is best for both of us to find another HVAC company. He did however bill me $964 for the second service visit, which did not fix my issue. I ended up having to call another HVAC company who diagnosed the problem as a compression failure/ replaced the unit and now have cold air blowing. The second HVAC company did not understand why the 2nd technician from Glenmont Heating/Air Conditioning was changing coils and said this was not necessary to do. Second HVAC company showed me the reading of the compressor unit to which I could see no charge was registering, essentially the compressor was no longer working which was the root cause of my issue. In conclusion, I’m disappointed with Glenmont HVAC and feel they sent incompetent technicians who falsified their work. When I complained to the company and expressed my disappointment with their work (or lack there of) they told me to seek other HVAC company without fixing my AC unit but charged me $1000+. Poor business acumen and highly unethical company that needs to be held accountable for cheating customers and not performing quality work."

T C on August 2024

When Glenmont Heating & Air Conditioning was founded 28 years ago, we had one goal in mind; providing area families, and businesses with solutions that fit their lifestyles and needs, as well as their wallets. If you have any questions about heating and air conditioning maintenance, a new HVAC system, or are looking into installing a more energy efficient system, Glenmont Heating and Air is the solution to your needs.

"Summary: Company charged me $1000+ for 2 separate service visits that did not fix my AC unit; technicians and Operations Manager are not truthful about work done; Operatiins Mngr will tell you find another HVAC company when you express dissatisfaction ….I contacted Glenmont Heating and Air Conditioning since my AC unit was not dispensing any cold air. Thermometer was set to 68° however the unit temperature was reading 77-80° (note this was the week of extreme heat wave). On 21Jun2024: Glenmont technician Roderick performed a service call. I spoke to him via phone after the call to which he told me he added refrigerant to the system. This did not fix the issue and the unit continued to not dispense cold air with the thermometer reaching 77-80° despite being set to 68°. I was charged $119 for this work. Operating Manager Tim Schindle is contradicting what the tech said and claims Roderick did not add any refrigerant. I again called Glenmont HVAC for a second service appointment. This technician claimed the coil needed to be cleaned. The second technician (Eric) then falsely reported on his report the unit temperature dropped to 68° when he left when I have photographic evidence showing the temperature in the high 70s. I waited about 24hrs as instructed for the thermostat to drop and it never did and the unit continued to not dispense cool air. I then called a supervisor (don’t recall name) who essentially told me due to the extreme temperatures everyone was experiencing HVAC issues and did not recommend any follow up service. I then had several back/forth emails with Operations manger Tim Schindler to notify him after 2 separate service visits, my air conditioning was not fixed. In the end he told me, and I quote “my system is old…we don’t know the maintenance history…it is best for both of us to find another HVAC company. He did however bill me $964 for the second service visit, which did not fix my issue. I ended up having to call another HVAC company who diagnosed the problem as a compression failure/ replaced the unit and now have cold air blowing. The second HVAC company did not understand why the 2nd technician from Glenmont Heating/Air Conditioning was changing coils and said this was not necessary to do. Second HVAC company showed me the reading of the compressor unit to which I could see no charge was registering, essentially the compressor was no longer working which was the root cause of my issue. In conclusion, I’m disappointed with Glenmont HVAC and feel they sent incompetent technicians who falsified their work. When I complained to the company and expressed my disappointment with their work (or lack there of) they told me to seek other HVAC company without fixing my AC unit but charged me $1000+. Poor business acumen and highly unethical company that needs to be held accountable for cheating customers and not performing quality work."

T C on August 2024


Avatar for Aire Serv of Prince Georges County
Aire Serv of Prince Georges County
9701 Apollo Ave
4.36(
11
)
Approved Pro
Aire Serv of Prince Georges County
9701 Apollo Ave
4.36(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
626 local quotes requested

Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are Service and Repair, System Maintenance, Advantage Member Plans, Replacement & Installation, Guarantees, Air Cleaning and Purification, Duct Sealing, Indoor Air Quality, Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Products, and Commercial Services for your business. Our Exclusive Written Guarantees Are Designed to Protect You and Your Home Request a free home estimate, Design your own heating and cooling system, Shop for filters or accessories online, Request an In-Home Aire Quality Survey.

"Furnace wasn’t working"

Deborah H on November 2024

Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning can provide many services to keep you and your family comfortable. A few of the products and services we can provide for your heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs are Service and Repair, System Maintenance, Advantage Member Plans, Replacement & Installation, Guarantees, Air Cleaning and Purification, Duct Sealing, Indoor Air Quality, Heating, Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Products, and Commercial Services for your business. Our Exclusive Written Guarantees Are Designed to Protect You and Your Home Request a free home estimate, Design your own heating and cooling system, Shop for filters or accessories online, Request an In-Home Aire Quality Survey.

"Furnace wasn’t working"

Deborah H on November 2024


Avatar for Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
18918 Premiere Ct
4.58(
786
)
Approved Pro
Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
18918 Premiere Ct
4.58(
786
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4022 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Every time I call this company they're prompt and responsive and they always identify the issue and solve it. Really appreciate Chris who has worked on my air conditioning unit multiple times. Found the issue and solved it. Whenever I have an issue with my heat or air conditioning, I call Cool breeze."

Jason M on April 2025

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Every time I call this company they're prompt and responsive and they always identify the issue and solve it. Really appreciate Chris who has worked on my air conditioning unit multiple times. Found the issue and solved it. Whenever I have an issue with my heat or air conditioning, I call Cool breeze."

Jason M on April 2025


Wolf Handyman
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Wolf Handyman
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Dennys and his team replaced our front door and accompanying trim/frame, storm door, painted a shutter, and completed some additional tasks not requested initially. The quality of work was excellent across the board. Dennys' expertise in these project areas was clear not only by the quality of work but also by his clarifying questions and thoughtful suggestions on how certain approaches might work better than others. Working with Dennys was a pleasure. He was professional, polite, courteous, and very responsive. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of the projects, would recommend him to others, and look forward to him doing more work for us."

August B on November 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Dennys and his team replaced our front door and accompanying trim/frame, storm door, painted a shutter, and completed some additional tasks not requested initially. The quality of work was excellent across the board. Dennys' expertise in these project areas was clear not only by the quality of work but also by his clarifying questions and thoughtful suggestions on how certain approaches might work better than others. Working with Dennys was a pleasure. He was professional, polite, courteous, and very responsive. We were extremely pleased with the outcome of the projects, would recommend him to others, and look forward to him doing more work for us."

August B on November 2024


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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
KILMER STREET
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
KILMER STREET
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2146 local quotes requested

FULL HVAC REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT- ALL HVAC MAKES AND MODELS OF EQUIPMENT. Professional HVAC technicians in the DC-MD-V area. Knowledge, Tools and Skills at your service. HVAC Superior knows how much you and your family depends on your A/C and Heat service system, so we make sure it continuously provide an excellent performance.

"I had a leak somewhere in my heat pump system from 2013 in a 4 floor condo building. Every other company was quoting me $7k+ to replace the system but it turns out to be a leak in the line set between the 3rd floor and the roof! We had a new line set installed and I spent $2550 in total! The crew was very professional and worked extremely had in the hottest weather to get the job done, too!"

Trung T on August 2021

FULL HVAC REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT- ALL HVAC MAKES AND MODELS OF EQUIPMENT. Professional HVAC technicians in the DC-MD-V area. Knowledge, Tools and Skills at your service. HVAC Superior knows how much you and your family depends on your A/C and Heat service system, so we make sure it continuously provide an excellent performance.

"I had a leak somewhere in my heat pump system from 2013 in a 4 floor condo building. Every other company was quoting me $7k+ to replace the system but it turns out to be a leak in the line set between the 3rd floor and the roof! We had a new line set installed and I spent $2550 in total! The crew was very professional and worked extremely had in the hottest weather to get the job done, too!"

Trung T on August 2021

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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