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Avatar for Done Right Today, Inc.
Done Right Today, Inc.
473 Old Airport Rd
4.86(
512
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Approved Pro
Done Right Today, Inc.
473 Old Airport Rd
4.86(
512
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
776 local quotes requested

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.

"Na"

John O on February 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.

"Na"

John O on February 2025


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Horizon Services, LLC
320 Century Blvd.
4.41(
1,038
)
Approved Pro
Horizon Services, LLC
320 Century Blvd.
4.41(
1,038
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the region's 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, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Good company"

Harry A on July 2024

Experience The Horizon Difference. On-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED! Horizon Services is the region's 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, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Good company"

Harry A on July 2024


Avatar for Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
Approved Pro
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
38 Cooper Street, Unit 204
4.47(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
346 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025

Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 1988! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From installations to service, you can count on our techs to be timely, tidy, and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Harris way, get in touch today!

"Angel at Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical helped me with an issue with my HVAC. He was very professional, courteous and thorough. He did a great job explaining the issue to me and the work he did to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend Angel and Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical."

Erika P on March 2025


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Armstrong HVAC
1897 Slaughter Station Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Armstrong HVAC
1897 Slaughter Station Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Armstrong HVAC LLC is a family owned HVAC business with more than twenty years of experience with residential and commercial HVAC. We are confident that our knowledge and experience can answer any HVAC questions you have and provide a solution that works for you. As a small business we have the ability to pay close attention to detail and provide excellent results for our customers.

"Very professional and very knowledgeable. Explained everything from the type of problems and the options to fix it. He sent pictures and videos to explain everything. He even found dangerous issues that two other contractors missed. I trust him and will use him for all my HVAC needs in the future."

Brian G on February 2025

Armstrong HVAC LLC is a family owned HVAC business with more than twenty years of experience with residential and commercial HVAC. We are confident that our knowledge and experience can answer any HVAC questions you have and provide a solution that works for you. As a small business we have the ability to pay close attention to detail and provide excellent results for our customers.

"Very professional and very knowledgeable. Explained everything from the type of problems and the options to fix it. He sent pictures and videos to explain everything. He even found dangerous issues that two other contractors missed. I trust him and will use him for all my HVAC needs in the future."

Brian G on February 2025


Old Skool HVAC,LLC
117 Meadowburn Lane
4.36(
11
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Approved Pro
Old Skool HVAC,LLC
117 Meadowburn Lane
4.36(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
393 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

I service ALL makes and models of heating equipment. Oil, gas/propane, heat pumps, water heaters, boilers (hot water and steam) and refrigeration equipment. I do both residential and commercial work. All work comes with warranties. Licensed and insured. PA098480 Oil furnace/boiler cleaning $159.00, Gas furnace clean/tune-up $ 69.00 Heat pump clean/tune-up $ 79.00 Military, Senior, Public service(Fire/Police) Discounts NO ADDED OVERTIME OR WEEKEND RATES....EVER!!! Same price any time. Any day. Including holidays. 30 years' experience !!!! FREE estimates on new equipment replacements FREE 2nd opinions 302-669-9167

"They were professional, and they did a very well job."

Richard M on June 2022

I service ALL makes and models of heating equipment. Oil, gas/propane, heat pumps, water heaters, boilers (hot water and steam) and refrigeration equipment. I do both residential and commercial work. All work comes with warranties. Licensed and insured. PA098480 Oil furnace/boiler cleaning $159.00, Gas furnace clean/tune-up $ 69.00 Heat pump clean/tune-up $ 79.00 Military, Senior, Public service(Fire/Police) Discounts NO ADDED OVERTIME OR WEEKEND RATES....EVER!!! Same price any time. Any day. Including holidays. 30 years' experience !!!! FREE estimates on new equipment replacements FREE 2nd opinions 302-669-9167

"They were professional, and they did a very well job."

Richard M on June 2022


Avatar for Aire Serv of Newark & Middletown
Aire Serv of Newark & Middletown
134B Sandy Dr
4.82(
34
)
Approved Pro
Aire Serv of Newark & Middletown
134B Sandy Dr
4.82(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
162 local quotes requested

If you are looking for a full service HVAC business, air conditioning repair company, heating repair service, or furnace repair provider, look no further than Aire Serv. At Aire Serv you will receive licensed and knowledgeable heating and air conditioning repair technicians that provide you with upfront pricing and some of the best written guarantees in the business, like our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all heating and air conditioning services. Call Aire Serv today or request an appointment online!

"Everything went well. No surprises. Would hire again"

Wanda F on August 2024

If you are looking for a full service HVAC business, air conditioning repair company, heating repair service, or furnace repair provider, look no further than Aire Serv. At Aire Serv you will receive licensed and knowledgeable heating and air conditioning repair technicians that provide you with upfront pricing and some of the best written guarantees in the business, like our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all heating and air conditioning services. Call Aire Serv today or request an appointment online!

"Everything went well. No surprises. Would hire again"

Wanda F on August 2024


F.H. Furr New Castle
21A Industrial Blvd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
F.H. Furr New Castle
21A Industrial Blvd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
416 local quotes requested

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.


Avatar for Christian Heating & Air Conditioning Inc- West Chester
Christian Heating & Air Conditioning Inc- West Chester
1041 Andrew Drive
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Approved Pro
Christian Heating & Air Conditioning Inc- West Chester
1041 Andrew Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1025 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Founded with creating a higher standard in the industry and providing superior customer service, Christian Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has been serving the local community since 1989. At Christian, we take pride in employing service technicians who are well trained in their craft and dedicated to the satisfaction of our customers. For 35 years, our team has kept your family safe & comfortable. Our expert technicians receive weekly training to ensure that they are up to date on the latest equipment and service practices in our industry. We’re here for you 24/7 so don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Founded with creating a higher standard in the industry and providing superior customer service, Christian Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has been serving the local community since 1989. At Christian, we take pride in employing service technicians who are well trained in their craft and dedicated to the satisfaction of our customers. For 35 years, our team has kept your family safe & comfortable. Our expert technicians receive weekly training to ensure that they are up to date on the latest equipment and service practices in our industry. We’re here for you 24/7 so don’t hesitate to contact us today.


Avatar for Mr. Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
Mr. Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
216 E. Pulaski Highway
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
216 E. Pulaski Highway
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
284 local quotes requested

We provide exceptional heating and air conditioning services to our customers throughout the Elkton,MD and Newark, DE area. Our experienced team can provide the assistance you need for your commercial, or residential heating and air unit. Please call to schedule.

We provide exceptional heating and air conditioning services to our customers throughout the Elkton,MD and Newark, DE area. Our experienced team can provide the assistance you need for your commercial, or residential heating and air unit. Please call to schedule.


Avatar for AAA Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning
AAA Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning
2840 Pine Rd
4.74(
177
)
Approved Pro
AAA Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning
2840 Pine Rd
4.74(
177
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
613 local quotes requested

We specialize in heating, A/C, water heaters, refrigeration, and planned maintenance memberships. We have experienced customer-service oriented technicians, we do not use any subcontractors. There are always specials going on so please ask us and we will be happy to extend them to you!

"Very knowledgeable staff, on time, work done right. Great price and great product offered, can't ask for better! Will hire again."

Derick N on July 2023

We specialize in heating, A/C, water heaters, refrigeration, and planned maintenance memberships. We have experienced customer-service oriented technicians, we do not use any subcontractors. There are always specials going on so please ask us and we will be happy to extend them to you!

"Very knowledgeable staff, on time, work done right. Great price and great product offered, can't ask for better! Will hire again."

Derick N on July 2023

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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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