For a quicker response time, please email us with your questions directly at sales@appelheat.com or appointments@appelheat.com. We'll be able to get back to you much faster with a direct email. Award winning. It’s a matter of trust. And since 1948, Appel has been one of the most trusted names for home comfort systems throughout Hamilton County and across Indianapolis’ north side. There are lots of good reasons to choose Appel. Our Company is a great place to work—and has been Appel-family owned since 1948. Our Employees are smart, professional, and experienced – and many of them have been in the industry for more than 20 years. The quality of workmanship you’ll receive is unparalleled, and your home will be left spotless after the job is done. The Way We Do Business is special. You’ll always receive honest advice and answers to your questions. Your best interests are our top priority. Our Products are among the best in the HVAC industry. The equipment installed in your home will meet the requirements and specifications of all applications.
Product knowledgeable, excellent and great service.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and heat pump.
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
$6,300
Andreas G.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, wells
+ 0 more
Excellent customer service on the phone. You get the impression that it is a small family company that still cares about the customers. The owner even spoke to me on the phone to ensure they accurately meet the special troubleshooting needs we had with the furnace. The technician that was sent to the home was very knowledgeable and explained everything he did and how to operate the equipment he installed. The price Appel charged me was far less than the competitor's quote ( the competitor was not even knowledgeble about the right equipment and proper troubleshooting). I am very happy with this company.
Description of Work: Tested the existing furnaces and heat pump. Upon confirming they work, installed a wireless thermostat. Set me up with a service contract.
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
$500
PAUL A G.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
During one of the major snow storms this year our furnace went out. We called the company that we had the warranty with, but they said that they were unable to get to us because the weather was so bad. We planned to stay at a hotel that night because of this, but our street had not yet been plowed, so we could not get there. We called Appel Heating & Air Conditioning because we had heard such wonderful things about them and they were at our home within an hour! It was after business hours, but the salesman used his personal 4-wheele drive vehicle to bring the technician to our home and they had the furnace working in 20 minute. I think this was extraordinary service and they definitely went above and beyond.
Description of Work: They repaired our 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
David W.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Friendly employees and good service.
Description of Work: New 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
$3,900
Jeanne C.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
About five years ago, I selected Appel from three quotes to replace both furnaces and air conditioners in my 230 year old house. I'm happy to report that 5 years later I'm very happy with my decision. They come out twice a year for inspection and service and have proven to be professional, responsive and very concerned with customer service. I would recommend them for any heating or air conditioning service (ask for Chris, he's the best).
Description of Work: Semi-annual service on furnaces
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
$180
Steven B.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We were very pleased. Our furnace has not worked like 2 more times and my husband is calling them today.
Description of Work: I use the services of Appel Heating & Air Conditioning. They did a service maintenance and we also had them out before that because our furnace wasn't working.
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
$95
Dorothy G.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The installation went very well. An associate came to give me an estimate, and then installed it 3 days later. Both were professional, timely, knowledgeable, and very nice in the transaction. It was a good experience and I'd highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed a humidifier to my air handler.
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
$550
Jo L.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very nice. Good service and informative.
Description of Work: Installation of heater/humidifier
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
$5,000
CHERYL AND TRAVIS S.
01/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are excellent. They give quick service, professional and thorough. Their price is reasonable. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Appel Heating & Air Conditioning checked our furnace for some possible problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CHARLES H.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was a fair price. The installers were excellent. They did a great job. They were very friendly. They encountered some unanticipated problems during the installation. They did a great recovery on that so it worked out very fine.
Description of Work: I used Appel Heating & Air Conditioning to put in a new 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
MATTHEW M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They do a great job. I am on a service plan. We are all on a first name basis and if someone is not available, they call me right back with someone that is available. They have very, very knowledgeable technicians. I get my money's worth and they always do the job right.
Description of Work: I use Appel Heating & Air Conditioning to service my boiler and my A/C. They were last here to tune up the boiler.
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
MARK K.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Appel replaced our furnace on short notice when a problem was found with our old furnace during routine maintenance. Appel went above and beyond our expectations to meet our scheduling needs by installing the new furnace late on a Friday afternoon. We have used Appel for many years for service of our furnace and air conditioning unit and have always been very pleased with their high quality service and professionalism.
Description of Work: Installed new 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
$2,400
BOB W.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Unfortunately a rough year for my auto repair shop. Appel just replaced 2 gas forced-air heaters with one infra-red unit in the shop. They did that job on a Saturday when were closed and it works great. Then between polar vortexes passing through the office furnace quit. They came out the morning I called and had us running before the next polar vortex. Good people to business with. Thanks Nate and crew!
Description of Work: Diagnosed and replace a faulty 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
$2,300
Dick H.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The breakers were a special order so he bypassed one for a temporary fix so we had heat. We had our triplet grandsons (18 months) and a granddaughter along with their parents in for the holidays so it was important to have heat. Appel then found a cheaper source for the breaker and saved us over half from the manufacturer's cost. They came out the following Saturday to replace it just in time to have full capacity for the big freeze.
Description of Work: Heat pump motor burned out in middle of Saturday night. Appel came on Sunday and replaced the pump but discovered breakers were damaged as well.
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
Glenda P.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Appel came in and did a thorough evaluation of our needs and made suggestions for appropriate models. I feel they did an excellent job in both phases, and that they were more than fair in terms of pricing. In fact, I decided to get a higher priced model than what they suggested, in order to improve the efficiency to the highest, rather, than merely reasonable, environmental standards. I TRUST this company, and continue to use them for our continuing maintenance and service.
Description of Work: Evaluation of HVAC needs. Installation of Heat Pump and Efficient Gas 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
BARBARA L.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I wasn't charged anything because my furnace is still under warranty. This was the second time they had to come and fix it. They are nice. They are always professional and good.
Description of Work: I used Appel Heating & Air Conditioning to fix a freon leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek S.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was a full day install but the technician was meticulous. Not only was it a quality unit, but the finished product looks great. The house is noticeably warmer with the new programmable thermostat and my utility bill was noticeably lower. A heater is never a sexy purchase but they make you feel good about it when it's all over. They will be back when my ac unit dies this spring!
Description of Work: Installed a new Rheem gas heater.
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
$2,500
KENT & KRISTIN M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was Friday night at 6 pm & the furnace stopped working. The temp is dropping to 15 degrees tonight & much colder tomorrow. It had to be fixed ASAP. I contacted several HVAC contractors; all except Eric at Appel HVAC said it would be the next day at the earliest. Eric understood my dilemma and although said it might be two hours; he would come by tonight. He came by much sooner as it turned out and it was a simple fix. So my family will not freeze tonight thanks to Appel Heating and Cooling customer service. I would not use anyone else.
Description of Work: The furnace was not working & Eric fixed the problem.
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
$84
Robert M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Scott the owner took a personal interest in my project and came out to measure the home and windows. He made sure to meet all the needs and specifications of my home and made sure the units work well together. Scott was very thorough in making sure the units selected to install would be precisely fit to the needs of my property. The installation went very smoothly. They showed up on time and worked diligently. They cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. Approximately 2 weeks after the job, Mr. Appel paid a visit to make sure everything was working correctly. He made certain that I received the discounts and rebates and sent the paperwork himself. This is a family owned business and everyone at the company was great to work with and quick to return my calls. I cannot say enough good things about my experience and this company.
Description of Work: They installed a complete new heating/air conditioning 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
$7,500
Sarah P.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We appreciate the office staff and repairmen. We value their carefulness and attention to a clean and professional service. We trust that they do fair business. We recommend their service to others.
Description of Work: We have Appel service and maintain our heating and air-conditioning equipment semi annually. They installed our new furnace several years ago, and we have been faithful customers for at least 14 years.
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
$200
Ron B.
12/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Second opinion could not find a crack. Furnace checked out fine.
Description of Work: Called to do annual cleaning on furnace for my father. They cleaned furnace then claimed his heat exchanger was cracked and wouldn't turn furnace back on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$148.99
Response from Appel Heating & Air Conditioning
On December 11, 2013 our service technician performed an annual heating maintenance check up on this member’s father’s furnace. The technician did find a small crack in the heat exchanger and informed the homeowner of the situation. At this point our technician did leave the thermostat in the off position but explained to the homeowner how he could flip the thermostat back to heat as the crack in the heat exchanger most likely was not large enough to let carbon monoxide (exposure can be deadly) into the house. The industry standard is to leave a furnace with a cracked heat exchanger turned off. Some contractors will further disable the furnace for sales pressure but Appel Heating & Air Conditioning does not follow this practice. The homeowner said he had a friend in the heating business whom he would use for a replacement so our technician didn’t discuss repair or replacement options other than to say we would like to give a quote if the customer so desired. A day or so later the homeowner’s daughter called us back and said her father’s friend didn’t find a crack in the heat exchanger. We have no idea what the credentials of this person are nor do we know whether he is a licensed contractor or even a technician working for one. We asked if we could have another technician look at the furnace and they agreed. This technician is a 25+ year veteran of the heating industry and is certified by NATE, North American Technician Excellence, in gas heating service. This technician utilized a special probe with a camera attached and did confirm a crack in the heat exchanger right where this brand & model tend to have issues with their heat exchangers. The furnace in question is 18 years old in an industry where the typical life of a gas furnace is 15-20 years. Regrettably the homeowner still believes there is no crack in the heat exchanger. Over time the crack in this furnace may worsen and the potential for carbon monoxide entering the home will increase. We apologize for having been the bearers of bad news and we’re disappointed that this resulted in the customer “firing” us and then giving us a negative review on Angie’s List. One can look at over 1000 past reviews to see this is the only negative one like it and we have one of the best positive response rates in our profession on Angie’s List Indianapolis. We are concerned about the safety and well being of each of our clients and hope this situation will be resolved with a positive outcome.
Ryan J.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Scott came to our house to provide an estimate for a replacement heat pump. After I told him what was wrong with the old unit, he offered to have a technician come out for a free repair estimate. Their estimate for repair was about half of other estimates I had, making the repair more financially attractive than replacement. We elected to try the repair. After replacing the broken valve, it was decided that more repairs were in order, bring the total cost of repair to about 40% of a new system. Thus, we finally decided to replace the heat pump and air handler. Scott was willing to match other quotes we had, so the price was very competitive. The installation team was very professional, answered all my questions without complaint. They cleaned up after themselves and left me with a much nicer looking air handler and ductwork set-up than I had previously.
Description of Work: Appel installed a new heat pump and air handler in our 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
$6,500
John K.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We had a strange humming sound coming from our HAVC system Called Appel and a tech came out. Tech came on time and diagnosed the problem immediately, as ice in the unit. He immediately went about clearing the ice from the unit. He told us that we may need a new AC unit but did not pressure us to buy on. Instead he charged the AC unit and said that we should wait untitled spring when will check it again for leaks. The tech applied a sealing compound where it was leaking. The tech was great and the service and honesty from Appel Heating and cooling is the best.
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Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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Yes, Appel Heating & Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
No, Appel Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Appel Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Appel Heating & Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
Yes, Appel Heating & Air Conditioning offers warranties.
Appel Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following services: Air conditioning & heating-sales, maintenance, repairs & installation. Thermostats & zoning.