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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 226-250 of 862 reviews

Philip S.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very responsive in fitting me in, when I called to say my AC wasn't cooling as much as it should. I wish I was told on the first call however to turn off the AC until the inpector ame. He figured out the blower was bad and replaced, however couldn't check the coolant because that part froze over. he said I would have to let that melt and then turn it on to see if there were other problems. Sure enough the problem wasn't totally fixed, and I had to pay about $61 for the second service call. If they had told me on the first call to leave the AC off, it could have been done all at once and I wouldn't have had to pay for two service calls. Overall however, I am pretty satisfied with the following: 1) getting inspectors out to me the same day 2) the inspector was a straight shooter and told me how it is, no BS 3) the quality of the work was excellent
Description of Work: Fixed malfunctioning air conditioner. replaced blower, filled up freon and inspected

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
$475

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting.

Robert T.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went fine. Technician was very competent and took the time to explain.
Description of Work: Air conditioning recharged

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 for posting your review. We appreciate your helping our business grow.

Mark S.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
There was no cost. We have an agreement with them. The workers were professional and nice. We have used them for probably a year. Their price was better than for competitors.
Description of Work: They did a maintenance visit.

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

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you

Alan D.
07/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called and explained I had a clogged condensate line that had a leak in it and that I expected it needed to be replaced. The provider showed up, confirmed what I had thought was the problem but did not fix it. He quoted a price of $400-500 to get someone else to come out to install it. Then he charged me $88 for the visit even though they are listed on this site that they provide free estimates. I was uncertain when I agreed to pay and then looked it up later and saw that I had recalled correctly that they provide free estimates. I am not happy with this provider. UPDATE: The company called and refunded the $88 service fee which is appreciated and I have raised my overall rating and Professionalism rating as a result of this action.
Description of Work: Reviewed my condensate line, confirmed it was not clogged and that there was a leak in the line and suggested maybe I should fix it myself by tying the condensate line into a sewer vent line which is against code.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$88

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Please accept my apologies for any misunderstanding. We do provide free estimates for system design and installation consultation. We do not provide free service calls. Your case is unique as you are aware. Our service technician discussed the many options available and provided a price range to resolve based on your preference in routing the new line as well as providing an access fitting for you for future use. We have clearly fallen short in communicating and will refund the minimum service charge paid. I hope you find an acceptable resolution in short order.

Rick D.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Poor guy had to go into crawl space. Turns out that filter had been sucked into the fan causing the cooling problem. Simple as replacing the filter.
Description of Work: Air coming on but not cooling. Provider performed inspection.

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
$65

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your review. Glad you had a simple problem and we were able to get you up and running quickly

Norman B.
06/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called the company and requested the company go out and take a look at the AC compressor at my home. I stated in the call that it was the likely the fan because it was stuck and would not move. I had it replaced years ago for the exact same reason. The technician back then had told me , to watch out if it happens again. This is one of the prime tricks of the trade for not so honest proividers to tell you the entire unit is shot and sell you a multi thousand dollar new unit. Well they told the tenant and me the unit is old and shot, needs to be replaced. Said he would get sales to quote me on a new one. I called a second service provider and told them the same thing. He verified it was the fan motor had seized. Replaced the motor and the compressor fired right up and no isses in the last coupe of days since it was installed. Saved the majority of the multi thousand dollar replacement unit. Integrity, No Way!
Description of Work: Attempted to sell me a fully new residential AC compressor when all was required was a fan motor. Even worse I knew it ahead of time and requested it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$702

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
It is seldom fun to be the bearer of bad news and I am quite confident time will tell the rest of the story in this case. Our technician found the defective fan motor, compressor drawing high current, unit severely out of level and general condition to be poor. We could not determine the exact age as the nameplate is not legible and assumed it to be in the twenty year old range. Since we only charged a minimum service call I assume the $700 repair listed was to make repairs required to a 20+ year old unit that is in poor overall condition and delivering well below standard efficiency. Our policy is to use the 5k rule. If the cost of repair times the age of the unit exceeds 5000 then we will recommend that you consider replacement before investing in repairs that will be moot when the unit fails beyond the ability to repair. In the above scenario you have paid $700 to have an inefficient and unreliable unit that is well beyond it's normal life cycle run for a week, a month or who knows maybe even a year at which point you will again be faced with a substantial repair or replacement. While I do appreciate your taking the time to post a review and allowing the opportunity to discuss our repair vs replacement policies I do not concur with your assessment of his services or intent.

Andrew K.
06/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Hi, I purchased the "Duct Blaster Duct Leakage Testing Service Only $99!" from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning on June 8, 2014. I called them on June 11 to schedule the service appointment for June 17. But then on June 17, they informed me that that service is not offered during the summer, and I'd have to wait until the fall. Furthermore, my account says the coupon expired on June 7, 2014 (i.e. the date before i bought it). While that expiration date is probably a typo/programming error, this has turned out to be quite a hassle, so I would rather just get a refund on this deal. Best regards, Andrew Kim
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Please accept my apologies for any miss communication. We offer this service at such an incredibly reduced rate to help our customers determine if they are loosing efficiency through their ducting without having to make a major investment to do so. Often we find duct leakage in the 50% range resulting in poor efficiency and air quality. This service involves a lead technician and usually takes about four hours as we complete the test to the Georgia DET (dust and envelope tightening) standards. One of the interesting things about the HVAC business is the seasonality that requires all hands on deck to help customers with immediate heating and cooling problems while the weather is extreme while allowing time for other services in the times of lower demand. Our office staff should have advised you accordingly at the time of the original call and I would again like to offer my apologies for the miss communication. We of course will honor the coupon at any time or assist in expediting a refund.

Cathryn S.
06/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pretty well, the tech did all he could to repair the unit. A part had to be ordered and it took a few days to get it.
Description of Work: Air conditioner repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post you review. I enjoyed speaking with you about the recent repairs and look forward to being your service company of choice for many years. Martin Hoover

Erica F.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Technician was very professional and everything looked great!
Description of Work: AC service check

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 taking the time to post a review. We really appreciate the effort from our clients to help us grow our business.

Gloria J.
06/2014
4.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
The air-conditioner was leaking and they came out and looked at it. They tried to up sell me a new system. They were professional and efficient, I don't have any negative things to say about them. They offered me a special to replace it five months later. I did end up replacing it but not with them.
Description of Work: They looked at the air-conditioner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your review. Our files do show that there was a cracked drain pan that was no longer available from the manufacturer. I am glad to hear that you have taken care of the problem and hope you have many years comfort from your new equipment.

Susan C.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Found I was low on Freon and supplied the needed amount Also replaced capacitor
Description of Work: Used a coupon for AC inspection

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
$300

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting!

Jan T.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I do not remember the reapirmans name but I do remember that he was on time and friendly courteous and told my son Was happy with the work he had done will recommend this company to anyone..
Description of Work: Checked furnaces and ac check coils added freon and changed filter for this 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 your review.

David M.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
After we bought the service from Angie's List, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning called us within a few hours to schedule the appointment. What surprised me most was that they were able to come out and do the inspection that same day! The technician arrived promptly that afternoon as scheduled. The service we bought was for a seasonal inspection. He also checked the components and safety controls, plus performed a full operational test. The technician inspected both of our A/C units and gave us some advise about them and how to make them last a little longer, plus he recommended a leak search. In addition, he also explained the financing options if we wanted to get a new A/C unit as ours are probably on their last legs. We did need to get 3 pounds of refrigerant added, which the technician was able to do while he was here. Overall, we had a very good experience with Empire Heating & Air Conditioning and would use them again. They seemed to be very professional and honest without being pushy.
Description of Work: Seasonal Inspection of both A/C units.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our technicians.

Danielle V.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have a maintenance plan with Empire so they come a few times a year to service my 3 HVAC units. The technicians are reliable and professional, arrive on time, and take care to not track dirt into the house. We have not had any issues with the units, thus I believe that their service is doing what I need it to do!
Description of Work: Routine maintenance / servicing of 3 HVAC units.

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

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you. We look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Amanda G.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service went well. Showed up as scheduled and performed work as listed on the Deal. No complaints.
Description of Work: Did an inspection and tune-up on 2 furnace units

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
$100

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

Matthew N.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The unit was in need of a pretty deep clean, which ended up being an incremental cost over the Angie's List deal, but was good to get it in working order. Service was prompt and professional. Would use again in the future.
Description of Work: Tune up and deep clean of our outdoor 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
$200

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
thank you for reviewing our company

Tony S.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service tech was professional and arrived on time. The work was completed quickly, and we were happy with the end results.
Description of Work: Inspected a/c unite and replaced a worn part.

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
$150

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

James S.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service went well. They were professional and they did a good job. They did the job in a timely manner. I have not used them before. I like that they were prompt, precise on what was the problem, and fixed it quickly. I really did not have any dislikes. I never had any issues since the service was provided. The price was reasonable as well.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Empire Heating & Air Conditioning. They came out and checked both units. They put filters in. My larger unit ended up having to put a starter probe in it. They had to trouble shoot.

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
$110

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you

w H.
05/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The a/c wasn't cooling and I had the 89.00 coupon. The technician mentioned "a leak" and that the freon was low. He never mentioned the nature of the leak or replacing the unit. He added the freon and then, with no discussion, billed me for 500.00 While he was in the vechicle preparing to drive away the entire unit cut off. He said that "it might be the thermostat." The upshot is that I have a very old a/c unit that leaks and that I spent 500.00 on. Had I been better informed I might have considered replacing the unit rather than spending hundreds on a solution that may or may not work. I've dealt with Empire since 1994 but I finally got the bad apple.
Description of Work: Added freon to a very old a/c unit.

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

$500

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
We do have a very long and detailed procedure to inform customers about refrigerant leaks and the many options available to deal with situation. Our team will be in touch shortly to discuss that with you and return you to the point of having all the options available.

Al M.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have done work for me in the past. They do my furnace in the winter and my AC in the spring. They always do a good job and I am satisfied with them. Scheduling goes well too.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from this company for: $55 for a A/C Tune-Up & Inspection!

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 so much for your kind rview

Howard L.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service went very well. Everything went fine and we had no issues.
Description of Work: This was a Big Deal for a $55.00 furnace inspection and tune-up. They just did the 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 a nice review.

Judy K.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and thorough. We had not expected such a complete servicing of the furnace and A/C systems and were very pleased that no problems were found - in fact saved us money! Tech replaced disposable air filter at no expense.
Description of Work: This was a purchased coupon from Angie's List so discount on A/C Tune-up and Inspection.

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 your comments. Cutty is a great guy and works hard to keep folks informed and do a good job.

Katie H.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Were helpful and considerate in scheduling. Canceled deal for other reasons.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you

Sunny Z.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
went wll. found some other issue and fixed it for $179
Description of Work: maintenance

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 review.

Joell L.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The services worked out very good. The technician was very kind and courteous. He found a problem that my home warranty took care of and that was good before it became a problem. I did not have any dislikes. I like how everything was taken cared of. There was a little problem with the address. They took care of it and worked with me to getting here. There were no additional charges to the Big Deal. They came out two days later after I purchased the Big Deal.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Empire Heating & Air Conditioning. They cleaned my 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
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
thank you for taking the time to review. While we do not work directly with home warranty companies I am glad our technician was able to help you resole the issue.

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