Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Electrical
About us
Family owned and operated. We’ll get the job done right and in a timely manner. We respect your home, from the planning stages of an installation to cleanliness during any visit. We respect your busy schedule and punctuality is important to us. That is why we’ve made a commitment to be local. We respect your trust. That is why we work efficiently and at the very highest standard for our customers, and we stand by our work. Ask your neighbours about their experience with Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating. It will be our pleasure to do business with you.
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Commercial air conditioning installations, replacement, maintenance & repair, thermostats, changeouts & ductwork systems, gas furnaces, boilers.
As always the service is top notch and I never feel like they are trying to sell unnecessary services or products
Description of Work: Split AC unit repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jessica N.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This company was super responsive and worked us in within a day. We do have a contract with them on a yearly basis - the tech was helpful and honest. I do wish there was more of a discount since we are “members” and our service need was quick and “easy” to fix. The issue was a busted fuse and the cost seemed a bit high for such a quick fix. over all great company.
Description of Work: AC check because it was not cooling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Nathan N.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
AC stopped working. As a military member who is deployed, I knew I could trust Polar Bear to come in and quickly fix the problem while I was away.
Description of Work: AC fusebox
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Evelyn B.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Tech came on time and quickly changed out fan motor and blades for new. Efficient, friendly, and accommodating. Recommended!
Description of Work: Condenser fan lost a blade
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Susan L.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called on a Friday and it was done by Wednesday. The price was significantly below others. And I know they are great: they replaced my furnace (boiler) 10 years ago. Super nice people - I highly recommend!
Description of Work: replace entire a/c system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Evelyn B.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Found problem, ordered parts, tried but failed to get the parts overnighted (but I don't think that was their fault). Will update when repairs are complete.
Description of Work: Diagnosis of roof-top AC unit failure
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Casey C.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Alex is personable, courteous and efficient. He’s serviced my heating and a/c for several years now and I’m very pleased with his work. He cleans up after completing the job and leaves the area neat, taking the old filters with him when he leaves.
Description of Work: Seasonal checkup for a/c
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff L.
04/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They installed a new boiler and central air conditioning in my DC rowhome and did a fantastic job. Joe answered all of my questions and they stayed on schedule with the project which was great because it was a larger project. I would highly recommend their services for the quality of workmanship and their prices were very reasonable as well. I will contact them again for future HVAC work in the DC area.
Description of Work: New Boiler And Installed Central Air Conditioning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Herb L.
03/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I had a 20+ year old air conditioning system and didn't want to nurse it through another summer season so I started looking for a replacement during the very polar cold month of February 2019. Of the three bids I received, I was most impressed with Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc's responsiveness, professionalism and price. Three days after I signed a contract, Team Polar was at my house at 8:30 am and by 1:00 pm I had a new air conditioning system! The team worked fast, was pleasant, provided updates and handled the one problem encountered, the condenser wouldn't fit through the front door of my old DC townhouse, with grace and humor as they hauled it around the block and in through the back walkway. I'm looking forward to having a cool, reliable and energy efficient system this summer and would definitely recommend Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. to anyone looking for a new system. Thanks again Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc!
Description of Work: New central air system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Byron T H.
03/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Tech found a dirty sensor that was causing the furnace to shut off and on thereby causing too much cold air to build up in ducts. Too early to tell how much improvement as no really cold days following the fix.
Description of Work: Furnace was not putting out sufficient heat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Patrick S.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The technician identified the issue and there is a temporary fix until it can be permanently repaired.
Description of Work: My furnace wasn't working
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Daniel S.
02/2019
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Technician arrived and promptly diagnosed an issue with pressure switch. He reset my unit to get it running again and left, in a hurry. $69 for a 10-15 minute visit. Only thing is, once he left, the unit stopped again and I had to call to have him come back. Looking closer, he diagnosed a bigger problem (electrical board) and had to order the item. We paid for rush delivery and waited for him all day the next day, only to find out late that it would be delayed an extra day. Eventually the part arrived and the repair was made in a matter of minutes.
Description of Work: Diagnosed bad electrical board on HVAC
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$840
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Glad to hear Alex got your system up and running again with a new circuit board. We apologize our supplier did not come through with the rush delivery. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.
Daniel W.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They diagnosed the problem and identified a low cost issue, not trying to up-charge.
Description of Work: Check heating
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
We appreciate your business and are glad to be of service. Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback.
Elizabeth B.
11/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Angel arrived right on time and was quick to figure out the problem with the thermostat. He made the repair in just a few minutes and was on his way. I appreciate the ease of scheduling an appointment. It's nice to have a technician show up when expected and do the job well!
Description of Work: Thermostat Replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Glad to hear that Angel and our office got the job done well and quickly for you! Respecting our customers' time is a high priority for us, and we appreciate knowing when our team has met their goal.
T R.
11/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service tech was prompt and professional. He was able to quickly identify the problem and a temporary solution until a part can be ordered and installed.
Description of Work: Looked into a non-working furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Thank you very much for your feedback! Glad to be of service to you.
Andrew W.
11/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The work went very smoothly and quickly. The technician was extremely professional and helped identify the most cost-effective repair options. Would definitely hire Polar Bear again!
Description of Work: We needed to have the blower motor in our HVAC unit replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Glad to hear we could be of service! Looking forward to continuing to meet your HVAC needs.
Tony W.
09/2018
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The technician was very nice, but was unprepared to service my HVAC unit. Simply sprayed a chemical cleaning agent on the units coils and hosed down the outside unit. Did not actually clean / service the unit as requested and when I brought this up to him, claimed that the dispatches didnt leave him enough time to actually do the job and that I would have to make another appointment. Needless to say since the only reason I called was for them to come clean the unit am very disappointed. Recommend using someone else.
Description of Work: Cleaning of HVAC
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
We are surprised to read this review. This customer originally called Polar Bear asking us to evaluate for what he believed was mold on his mini-split system. The office referred him to a mold remediation company licensed in this specialty work. The customer then changed his request, stating it'[Member Information Removed] probably just dirt and could we please send a technician for a maintenance visit. We provided him with an explanation of what cleaning is included with our maintenance visit and a quote that he agreed to, and the appointment was scheduled. Upon arrival the customer showed our technician a YouTube video tutorial he found of how to deep clean a mini-split system. Taking apart and deep cleaning a mini-split is a 4-6 hour process that is not included in a standard maintenance visit. Our technician suggested that if the customer wanted that type of service he would need to schedule another appointment, and the detailed cleaning would be more expensive due to labor time involved. The customer and technician agreed to the standard maintenance visit at that time and the technician proceeded with our prescribed checklist. Unfortunately, this customer did not make contact with our office to express his dissatisfaction with the visit nor allow resolution.
Peter Z.
09/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The whole experience was good. Sherry was great to work with to set up an time for someone to come out. She knew that I need something quickly and was able to help out. Alex the tech was wonderful to work with. He made sure everything was done right and showed pride and care in the work he did. The customer service and work done was great.
Description of Work: AC had frozen up and was leaking due to a clogged main drain line in my condo building.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Stephen D.
07/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Great! Polar Bear provided a clear and complete proposal and responded promptly to my questions about it. The company arranged to perform the work around my retail tenant’s schedule. The technicians did the work well, on time, and carefully They were extremely courteous and took great pains not to disturb the displays of the tenant as they walked through the store. I am very pleased with Polar Bear’s work and would hire the company again when I need HVAC work.
Description of Work: Replacement of rooftop HVAC units on a small commercial building
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Very glad to hear that our Polar Bear team met your expectations! Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Kenneth R.
05/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Polar Bear deserves EVERY STAR possible for the level of customer service, quality of work, and honesty that they provide to their clients. Joe Kelly, the owner, is genuinely one of the most knowledgable and helpful people we've ever worked with. You can tell that he truly cares about his clients and his team and that's what makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE because they all go above and beyond to actually meet your needs rather than just trying to sell you on some high-end unit. We feel very lucky and thankful that we came across Joe and his team two years when one of our furnaces died during the middle of a horrible snowstorm. We had several companies try to overcharge us and up-sell us on more expensive units than we needed. Thankfully, Joe came out and provided us with an honest assessment of our needs and options and gave us an incredibly fair quote. His team installed the new furnace the next day! Since then, we've gone back to Polar Bear to replace our second furnace and both of our AC units (all were 15+ years old). Each and every time, Joe gave us an honest assessment, a fair quote, and his team always comes in and gets the job done without leaving a trace (even in the middle of a snow storm and the pouring rain, they even brought their own shoe covers). They are always considerate and stand by their work! A huge shout out to Edwin, Rodolfo, John, Angel, and the rest of the team for such amazing work. Our only wish is that Polar Bear provided other home services because it's difficult to find such trustworthy companies/contractors in DC. We will always use Polar Bear for our HVAC needs and would highly recommend them for yours, too!
Description of Work: Replaced 2 furnaces and 2 AC units in the last two years. Each and every time, Joe and his team and Polar Bear below us away with the level of knowledge, honesty, and quality of work!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Thanks for letting us know what makes Polar Bear special to you! We value your business and look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Emilee P.
05/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Polar was prompt, professional, and great walking me through options. I only have a B on quality and price because I don't know how they compare to other companies.
Description of Work: Investigate AC problem, recharge refrigerant
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Cheryl S.
02/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Alex quickly diagnosed the problem (after another company had failed to do so), worked to identify the proper thermostat and returned to install replacement. He did a great job.
Description of Work: Diagnose lack of heat, which involved replacing a thermostat and wiring
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Thank you for your feedback. Glad to hear that Alex did a great job for you. Please let us know if we can be of further service in the future!
Kanika P.
02/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
First, Angel changed the power switch and the inductor but the furnace only worked for three more days. I chose to get a new manufacturers power switch and an induction motor and the furnace has been running great ever since. Alex worked with me and gave me a number of options to consider rather than the most expensive.
Description of Work: The furnace suddenly stopped working just days before I moved into the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We love to hear how our technicians worked with you to find a solution that worked for you.
John M.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Great - did a wonderful job - professional - cleaned up - heating and a/c functioning very well
Description of Work: Repair and replace heat pump and furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thomas C.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went extremely smoothly. I was getting my roof replaced at the same time, and Joe and co. were extremely flexible with my schedule. They worked with the roofers to ensure that the penetrations in the roof were well installed, preserving the roof warranty. They installed a roof unit on steel beams as well as running ducting for above grade floors of the house. Working around the roofers they were still done in a couple days.
Description of Work: I had central air installed in a Hill East townhouse.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Electrical
FAQ
Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc offers warranties.
Polar Bear Air Conditioning And Heating Inc offers the following services: Commercial air conditioning installations, replacement, maintenance & repair, thermostats, changeouts & ductwork systems, gas furnaces, boilers.