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Central a/c service or repairers in Gaithersburg
With more than a decade of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch installation, service, and repair solutions for all your heating and cooling requirements. At our company, honesty and integrity form the solid foundation on which we operate. Our expertise lies in Central Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Heating, Furnace systems, and a wide range of HVAC-related projects. We take immense pride in the superior quality of our work and our unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Building lasting relationships with our clients is a core value we hold dear, and we strive to exceed your expectations in every interaction. Your satisfaction is our guarantee, and we are genuinely excited to embark on this journey with you. Trust us to cater to your heating and cooling needs, and experience the unparalleled level of professionalism and service that sets us apart. Contact us today and let us demonstrate our expertise and dedication to your complete satisfaction!
"Edwin was prompt, polite, professional, but best of all extremely knowledgeable. He definitely â knew his stuffâ and didnâ t try to â sellâ me anything that wasnâ t necessary. Very honest and straightforward. Easy going and patient. Would highly recommend and plan to use him for all my HVAC issues going forward."
Laura A on July 2023
With more than a decade of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch installation, service, and repair solutions for all your heating and cooling requirements. At our company, honesty and integrity form the solid foundation on which we operate. Our expertise lies in Central Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Heating, Furnace systems, and a wide range of HVAC-related projects. We take immense pride in the superior quality of our work and our unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Building lasting relationships with our clients is a core value we hold dear, and we strive to exceed your expectations in every interaction. Your satisfaction is our guarantee, and we are genuinely excited to embark on this journey with you. Trust us to cater to your heating and cooling needs, and experience the unparalleled level of professionalism and service that sets us apart. Contact us today and let us demonstrate our expertise and dedication to your complete satisfaction!
"Edwin was prompt, polite, professional, but best of all extremely knowledgeable. He definitely â knew his stuffâ and didnâ t try to â sellâ me anything that wasnâ t necessary. Very honest and straightforward. Easy going and patient. Would highly recommend and plan to use him for all my HVAC issues going forward."
Laura A on July 2023
Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.
"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."
Georgette T on January 2024
Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.
"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."
Georgette T on January 2024
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We do charge a diagnostic fee.
"Akor mechanical resolved a problem with my furnace in one week that 3 other HAVC companies fails to do over the course of almost a year. Ike was extremely professional, clearly very knowledgeable and competent and very responsive. Would highly recommend."
Vanessa B on January 2022
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results and look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We do charge a diagnostic fee.
"Akor mechanical resolved a problem with my furnace in one week that 3 other HAVC companies fails to do over the course of almost a year. Ike was extremely professional, clearly very knowledgeable and competent and very responsive. Would highly recommend."
Vanessa B on January 2022
C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, is a local family owned and operated business with more than 50 years experience serving friends, family and neighbors in the Washington, DC metro area. We are dedicated to quality personal service and take great pride in providing reliable, energy efficient heating and cooling products and services for your home or business. Licensed, certified, and factory trained professional technicians ready to help with all your comfort needs.
"Craigâ s a pro, does a great job, and is a pleasant human being. Awesome!"
Brooke B on August 2019
C.W. Howell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, is a local family owned and operated business with more than 50 years experience serving friends, family and neighbors in the Washington, DC metro area. We are dedicated to quality personal service and take great pride in providing reliable, energy efficient heating and cooling products and services for your home or business. Licensed, certified, and factory trained professional technicians ready to help with all your comfort needs.
"Craigâ s a pro, does a great job, and is a pleasant human being. Awesome!"
Brooke B on August 2019
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
We are a locally owned and operated company with 25+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We provide superior installation or replacement services for standard appliances to include Whirlpool, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, and a variety of others. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The tech they sent (Kevin) was honest and was able to find the REAL problem. (Thermostat) The company before "Real" said the whole system was defective and in need of replacement. They wanted for me to lease a system. HA! "Real Refrigeration" was interested in solving the problem quickly and I felt they operated in the best interest of the customer."
James S on July 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company with 25+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We provide superior installation or replacement services for standard appliances to include Whirlpool, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, and a variety of others. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The tech they sent (Kevin) was honest and was able to find the REAL problem. (Thermostat) The company before "Real" said the whole system was defective and in need of replacement. They wanted for me to lease a system. HA! "Real Refrigeration" was interested in solving the problem quickly and I felt they operated in the best interest of the customer."
James S on July 2021
- Educated through University of Maryland Engineering, Completed 5-year Steamfitter Apprenticeship, Licensed as a Master HVAC Contractor - Competent in Furnace, Heatpump, AirConditioning, and WaterHeater Changeouts - Capable of Residential HVAC Service/ Repair/ Maintenance - Licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor to add value adjacent to an HVAC install - Focused on quality of installation and true functionality of the system - Geared to address indoor air quality problems through testing and investigation
"Excellent Fast services and professional treatment. Highly recommended."
John S on April 2025
- Educated through University of Maryland Engineering, Completed 5-year Steamfitter Apprenticeship, Licensed as a Master HVAC Contractor - Competent in Furnace, Heatpump, AirConditioning, and WaterHeater Changeouts - Capable of Residential HVAC Service/ Repair/ Maintenance - Licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractor to add value adjacent to an HVAC install - Focused on quality of installation and true functionality of the system - Geared to address indoor air quality problems through testing and investigation
"Excellent Fast services and professional treatment. Highly recommended."
John S on April 2025
Our mission at 3MMechanical is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! 3MMechanical stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He delivered excellent service by promptly identifying the issue, sourcing the required part, and fully repairing the heating unit in a remarkably short time."
Chris J on March 2025
Our mission at 3MMechanical is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! 3MMechanical stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He delivered excellent service by promptly identifying the issue, sourcing the required part, and fully repairing the heating unit in a remarkably short time."
Chris J on March 2025
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.
"They took the time to diagnose the issue and then clearly explained what was going on."
Richard I on January 2025
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.
"They took the time to diagnose the issue and then clearly explained what was going on."
Richard I on January 2025
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.
Central a/c service or repairs FAQs
An AC capacitor provides the electrical energy needed to start and run your air conditioner's motors. It stores and releases electricity to keep the compressor and fans running smoothly. Without a functioning capacitor, your AC unit may not start or operate efficiently. If you notice problems with your AC unit, contact a professional to diagnose the problem and see if you need to replace your AC capacitor.
AC capacitors last between five and 15 years, with an average lifespan of ten years. Environmental conditions and system usage can affect their lifespan. Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your capacitor. When your replacement capacitor is installed, be sure to ask your AC technician about best practices for maintenance and ongoing service to keep your unit in good condition for as long as possible.
While you might save between $60 and $200 by replacing the capacitor yourself, it's not recommended unless you have electrical expertise and proper safety equipment. Replacing a capacitor involves risks like electric shock and potential damage to your AC unit. It's safer to hire a certified HVAC technician who ensures safe and accurate installation.
It's safest to have a qualified technician inspect your AC capacitor. If you decide to look at it yourself after turning off all power, you can carefully remove the front panel and check the capacitor for any visible issues. However, handling electrical components carries risks, so professional inspection is recommended.
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