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Avatar for Forest Hill Heating & Air
Forest Hill Heating & Air
1324 Sharon Acres Rd
3.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Forest Hill Heating & Air
1324 Sharon Acres Rd
3.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

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


Avatar for Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
7401 Race Road
4.91(
60
)
Approved Pro
Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
7401 Race Road
4.91(
60
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating , LLC, is a family owned and operated business located in Hanover. We offer everything you need to heat, cool, and improve your indoor air quality in every corner of your home. Our high quality work with a smile is what keeps our customers satisfied. We make sure that we pay close attention to the details and take pride in delivering professional results to you at competitive rates.

"New Beltway is the best choice for your HVAC repair needs! They have the friendliest staff, amazing service, and quality work at fair prices. I had Haden and Shane come out and was very impressed by their kind nature and expertise. I would recommend them to anyone."

Patricia B on December 2024

Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating , LLC, is a family owned and operated business located in Hanover. We offer everything you need to heat, cool, and improve your indoor air quality in every corner of your home. Our high quality work with a smile is what keeps our customers satisfied. We make sure that we pay close attention to the details and take pride in delivering professional results to you at competitive rates.

"New Beltway is the best choice for your HVAC repair needs! They have the friendliest staff, amazing service, and quality work at fair prices. I had Haden and Shane come out and was very impressed by their kind nature and expertise. I would recommend them to anyone."

Patricia B on December 2024


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SM Mechanical, LLC
115 Orsburn Drive
4.67(
48
)
Approved Pro
SM Mechanical, LLC
115 Orsburn Drive
4.67(
48
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

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


Supreme Service Today
2606 Willow Avenue
4.58(
65
)
Approved Pro
Supreme Service Today
2606 Willow Avenue
4.58(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Supreme Service Today is a trusted business offering Heating Cooling and Plumbing Services, and our success is based on our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers through honesty, dependability, and integrity. Our experiences lies heavily in both residential and commercial maintenance, installation, and service. We provide 24 hour emergency service to better serve our customers' needs. Our technicians are courteous, knowledgeable, and will make your needs their #1 priority. We look forward to the opportunity to doing business with you.

"We met with a few HVAC installers and Supreme Air quoted the lowest prices and gave us 3 options to choose from. No games, no pressure tactics, and no unexpected charges. They were very prompt, professional, and did a great job."

Jan and Jeremy P on July 2021

Supreme Service Today is a trusted business offering Heating Cooling and Plumbing Services, and our success is based on our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers through honesty, dependability, and integrity. Our experiences lies heavily in both residential and commercial maintenance, installation, and service. We provide 24 hour emergency service to better serve our customers' needs. Our technicians are courteous, knowledgeable, and will make your needs their #1 priority. We look forward to the opportunity to doing business with you.

"We met with a few HVAC installers and Supreme Air quoted the lowest prices and gave us 3 options to choose from. No games, no pressure tactics, and no unexpected charges. They were very prompt, professional, and did a great job."

Jan and Jeremy P on July 2021


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Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023


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Farnen & Dermer, Inc.
10500 Reisterstown Road
3.67(
20
)
Approved Pro
Farnen & Dermer, Inc.
10500 Reisterstown Road
3.67(
20
)
Approved Pro
123 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


Avatar for Horizon Services (MD), LLC
Horizon Services (MD), LLC
2607 N Rolling Rd.
4.44(
1,171
)
Approved Pro
Horizon Services (MD), LLC
2607 N Rolling Rd.
4.44(
1,171
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
43 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

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


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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
3911 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


Avatar for Tim Kyle Electric Heating & Cooling
Tim Kyle Electric Heating & Cooling
151 W Main St
4.89(
353
)
Approved Pro
Tim Kyle Electric Heating & Cooling
151 W Main St
4.89(
353
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
300 local quotes requested

At Tim Kyle Electric, Heating & Cooling, we believe that honesty, respect, and integrity are important. That’s why we have up-front pricing. You approve the price before we start your job. We also respect your home. All of our employees have to pass drug tests and background checks before they begin employment with us. All of our electricians are professionally trained and uniformed service technicians.

"Josh did a great job assessing our older carrier heat pump. he was honest and laid out the expenses of replacing the old heat pump fan and the other parts needed."

John F on March 2025

At Tim Kyle Electric, Heating & Cooling, we believe that honesty, respect, and integrity are important. That’s why we have up-front pricing. You approve the price before we start your job. We also respect your home. All of our employees have to pass drug tests and background checks before they begin employment with us. All of our electricians are professionally trained and uniformed service technicians.

"Josh did a great job assessing our older carrier heat pump. he was honest and laid out the expenses of replacing the old heat pump fan and the other parts needed."

John F on March 2025

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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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