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Empire Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning

About us

Empire Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is an independent dealer for American Standard, Amana, Daikin, Bradford White and many more product lines. We solve heating, cooling, water heating and indoor air quality problems for our customers. Our technicians have earned the Angie's List Super Service Award 15 times. Our main office is located in Decatur, Georgia with a satellite office in Cumming, Georgia to serve the greater north Atlanta area. We service, install, and repair all makes and models of heating and air conditioning equipment including ductless systems and heat pumps. To maintain our high standards, all of our senior technicians are NATE certified. Together, our team has more than 200 years heating and air conditioning experience. Empire performs background checks, random drug tests and even personality profiles along with continuous customer service training to ensure you have a pleasant and worry-free experience. We are active in the contracting community and participate with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Conditioned Air Association of Georgia, MAACA, ASHRAE and other professional organizations to stay on top of the issues that concern you. Services are priced by the job so you don't have to watch the clock when our technicians are completing the services you need. Additional phone 404-294-0900.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Service, Sales & Installation - Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. Planned Maintenance Programs - Residential & Commercial. Indoor Air Quality Testing & Solutions.

Services we don't offer

Well Installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7862 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
9%
3
4%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 176-200 of 862 reviews

Marcus B.
01/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I ordered what was suppose to be the "17-point furnace inspection" includes:Check fan control Check and adjust thermostat Check and adjust all safety controls Inspect burners for dirt, rust, and debris Adjust pilot assembly Inspect burner for efficiency Check for gas leaks in furnace Lubricate all moving parts Change standard 1" filter Check flue pipe Test limit control for safety Check water heater flue Check air circulation Check heat exchanger Set heat/cool dampers Carbon monoxide inspection Turn on humidifier and check operation Check one system equipment and operation for excessive or unusual noise. Upon which no of it was done. I had the filters changed shortly after the visit. They also installed an Ignition Switch and they charged me $213.00 in addition to the $55 I paid for them, basically to come out and tell me I needed an Ignition Switch. In addition to that I was quoted $1610.00 to replace a vent pipe from the furnace to the roof. For that price I could get an entire system installed. That was it!
Description of Work: Installed an Ignition Switch for the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$265

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting. You are correct that there are furnaces available for about that cost. The flue venting system is external and in your case runs thru the crawlspace and external to the house. The current vent is rusted and split open. It is never fun to be the bearer of bad news however this vent needs to be replaced with a solid doublewall vent to provide safe operation.

Leo B.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My daughter lives in a condo, so they had to get on the roof to look at it in more detail. However they worked on the defront board. They also advised to contact the warranty company as it should be covered under it. They also provided a complete print out invoice of everything that needed to be done. My daughter was very happy with them.
Description of Work: This provider came out because it appeared my daughter's heat pump was frozen over.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Kathryn B.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
as expected. arrive 5 mins early and was professional. walked me through potential future problems and talked about options.
Description of Work: service / tuneup furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thak you for taking the time to post a review.

Kathryn S.
01/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I would say that my experience with them was not quite that positive. They sent a technician that did not have a lot of knowledge. He had to call somebody else for all the questions that I asked. I really did not feel that he adequately answered my questions or fixed the issue that I had. We had them do 2 systems and so I paid them an additional $55.
Description of Work: I used the big deal of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$110

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting. We will be in touch to arrange for our service manager or comfort advisor to meet with you.

J.Cardellia H.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very good. Everything went very well. The gentleman was knowledgeable and available when I needed him and everything. I had no problem. I would use this provider again in the future.
Description of Work: He replaced a furnace for me and maintenance service too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you so much for such a nice review.

Jonathan S.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A/C unit is old. System was blowing warm air. Technician found freon to be low, so he added freon. However, when Empire went out for PM the previous year (2013), freon was found to be too high, so tech bled some freon out. But this year it was tested low. This was odd that it was high last year and low this year, but I didn't question it, tech did work, and there have been no more problems.
Description of Work: PM

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Oops. Seems I posted the proper reply to your post on the previous review. I will looks into this issue and get back with you on Monday.

Lauren L.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When I called, I was treated courteously and a tech was sent out immediately. He arrived within the hour and corrected the issue within a few minutes. The tech was professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!
Description of Work: My furnace was out. A technician was sent on the day that I called and the heat was running again within 30 minutes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$88

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
It sounds as if there may be more to this issue. I am not at the office today but will take a look at your service history. One possibility is if last year was our first time to service your system it could have been overcharged previously to compensate for a leak and once the charge was adjusted the leak is now evident. There are other possibilities as well. This situation does also bring up a good topic about charging air conditioners with refrigerant. In a care you add gas until the gage is full and that is the end of it. Unfortunately with a refrigerant system "Full" is a relevant term. The charge can vary a bit based on temperature indoor or outdoor, humidity, indoor air flow and outdoor condenser airflow. We charge by a subcooling or superheating method based on the type of equipment. This is the "Best Practice" for charging and is the most accurate short of a complete evacuation and weighing in a charge from scratch which would not be cost effective. Thank you for posting and you will hear back from us in short order.

Jim B.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I'll be brief because there's not much to say that hasn't already been said. Prompt, professional, friendly and did a great job. I have a new HVAC provider, and would recommend Empire to anyone.
Description of Work: Regular inspection of furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review

Brad S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Tried the Angie's List furnace tuneup promotion. Professional, competent and helpful. Only hiccup was the office mixed up my address and technician was a little late. Good experience overall.
Description of Work: Furnace tuneup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Please accept my apologies for running late. We work very hard to stay on schedule but we are certainly not perfect. Thank you for you patience taking the time to post a review.

WINI C.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I had actually used them many years ago but had forgotten their names. They do a very good job and are very polite. They are neat and explain everything carefully to you as well.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal and they checked my 2 appliances.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for the compliments and for taking the time to post a review.

Daniel B.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went very well. He explained everything to me, answered my questions and did not try to upswell additional services. Would use again
Description of Work: Furnace tune up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

LaVances G.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very we'll . Mr Lumpkin was very professional and was very concern about the poor install of my furnace by another company . Be cause the furnace is under the house here was No way for me to see the gaps in the furnace which I think is causing the furnace not to operate at full capacity. I have contacted the company that installed the furnace to come and correct what Mr Lumpkin found.
Description of Work: Inspect furnace, change filter .

Rating CategoryRating 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 Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting. Keith is an excellent technician and has been with us almost 22 years. I wish you good luck in getting the previous company to come back and make the repairs needed to get your system operating properly.

Ryan C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was okay. I had them the first time and they were good. They did the service but my AC was not working. I did not have a good feeling about the replacement. They did what they were supposed to do but I will not use them again. The price was fair.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$55

Kenneth R.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The representative was very good, polite, knowledgable and informative.
Description of Work: Inspect furnaces and replace filters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your review.

Dennis L.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The tech came on time and did a thorough check on the system and explained everything in details.
Description of Work: Tune-up furnance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review

Billy M.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. They worked on 2 heating units and 2 air conditioning units and got them all taken care of good. They were very responsive.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection and tune-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post such a kind review. We look forward to serving you and friends and neighbors! Thanks again.

Mike S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have used this company 4x' s after joining Angies List. They are always very reliable and professional. Their work is always creditable. I enjoy working with this company.
Description of Work: Serviced my a/c unit.

Rating CategoryRating 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 Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you so much for such kind words. We look forward to serving you!

Kimberly H.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Great price with Angie's List and great service from Empire. The technician fully inspected and cleaned the furnace and changed the filter. He then tested the furnace at least 6 times to make sure it was functioning correctly. He then showed me step by step how to check it myself for any future dust build-up. Prompt and courteous too!
Description of Work: basic furnace inspection and check of a potential problem with the pilot light/ignition with

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thanks so much for taking the time to review and your kind comments about your technician

Ileana N.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician showed up right on time. He was very nice and explained what he was going to do before heading to the attic. After service was completed, he explained what was done in detail. Excellent service and professionalism.
Description of Work: Inspect heating unit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting and taking the time to comment on the technicians performance.

Bridget E.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
serviceman was on time and introduced himself. He wore shoe covers and seemed knowledgeable. Asked if our furnace's were running efficiently. One of the units was out, and after inspection, was determined to have an unlit pilot light. replaced both filters and after finishing, he cleaned up the carpet where he had made some mess.
Description of Work: serviced 2 gas furnaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your review. I am glad to hear our technician cleaned up after himself

Donna S.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I used them for several jobs and I was very satisfied.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $55 Furnace Inspection and Tune-Up!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank your for choosing Empire and taking the time to post a review.

Cathie S.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The cost includes the box filter. They’re very responsive if you have a contract with them. They make every effort to come out even if it’s a weekend or nighttime. I’ve been very pleased with their service and the calibre of their technicians. In addition to doing our house we live in, they also give services to our rental houses. Three years ago, we had a Saturday with a temperature that had 106 degrees outside. I got a call from a tenant at 3p.m. on a Saturday and telling me that the a/c quit working. I called them and they came right out. Within 2 hours, they had it back in service.
Description of Work: I’ve been using Empire Heating & Air Conditioning. I have an annual maintenance contract so they come out twice a year. The visit for May was for the regular maintenance on the air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your review. Our maintenance agreement customers do get priority service scheduling and I'm glad we were able to take care of you tenant in short order.

Gale H.
11/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I purchased a deal from Angie's List that was a furnace inspection/cleaning. I was not impressed. My technician, Jaren, arrived at 6:20 PM for a 2pm - 6pm appointment window. I did not receive a call letting me know the technician was anticipating being late or where he was after my appointment window had closed. The company was supposed to check my water heater flue as part of the service, and I can assure you they did not. In my mind, if they didn't check that, what else didn't they check? I'm not very confident in my technician's assessment of my furnace and that everything is "working fine." The technician did not speak with me in regards to an annual service plan. While that's fine, I don't appreciate the technician putting "recommend maintenance contract 154.00 per year" on my receipt without even recommending it. I got the feeling this was the last stop of the day for my technician and he simply breezed through his checklist as quickly as possible. I will not be using the company in the future. They had the best price by far, but ultimately I suppose you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Performed annual furnace inspection/maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Please accept my apology for arriving late. We did call when the technician was dispatched but we did not call back when Jaren ran into a rush hour situation resulting in his late arrival. We have sent a senior technician back to re inspect the furnace to verify all is well and good.

Richard H.
11/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The heater was out. Scheduling the visit was easy. The technician was on time. The technician's diagnosis was 'bad main board.' The diagnosis was incorrect. While the technician was onsite I observed the tests being performed, and the methodology didn't appear to provide conclusive evidence. While the technician was there I tested the thermostat and noticed the unit flicker activity. I decided to replace the thermostat myself and it resolved the issue without the parts cost of a $550 main board or the labor.
Description of Work: Diagnose heating issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Our invoice from two years ago states we found a defective thermostat and customer chose to install one from a retail source. Basic service call. I would be glad to discuss anytime. Please fee free to call us at 404-294-0900 Martin Hoover

Lee N.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician arrived promptly, was courteous and professional, he answered my questions and explained what he was doing. I appreciated the advice he gave me about the different types of filters I could buy at Home Depot or Lowes (flimsy cheap ones vs the slightly more expensive but better constructed ones), and importance of checking/changing monthly. Per my request, technician also obtained an estimate for a humidifier to my system. I definitely plan to use Empire again for my heating & AC needs.
Description of Work: Checked furnace, replaced filter, made certain everything was up to spec and there were no problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for such a kind review.

Contact information

783 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033

http://empirehvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
CN006599
Trade License Locale
GA
Trade License Authority
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers warranties.
Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following services: Service, Sales & Installation - Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. Planned Maintenance Programs - Residential & Commercial. Indoor Air Quality Testing & Solutions.
Well Installation

Contact information

783 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033

http://empirehvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM