For a quicker response time, please email us with your questions directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. 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.
I had an abnormally high heating bill and felt like my heat was running almost constantly. I had only been in my house two winters so didn't know the norm. I wanted to rule out a furnace problem, so I called Appel. They were fantastic on the phone. Patient and informative. I had next day service. He arrived a few minutes early. He explained they type of heater I had to me and gave it a full inspection and cleaning. I was only charged the home service fee. About a week later, they called to see how it was going and if I was satisfied with my service. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Inspected and clean 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
$86
JAMIE H.
02/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Our furnace had been making clunking noises for the last couple of days and then stopped working. I called Appel around 11:15 a.m. and they were able to schedule a technician to come to my house between noon and 2:00. Randy arrived at 12:25 and finished around 1:45. He gave me an estimate before work was done, and then calculated the charges two different ways to give me the option of purchasing an annual maintenance plan.
Description of Work: Checked electric furnace and replaced dead blower motor. Trip charge: $84, Repairs: $427, Angie's List Coupon: -$25. Total was $486.
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
$486
DR UWE & ANDREA P.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were very nice, courteous, and they answered all of my questions.
Description of Work: They installed a humidifier for us.
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
VIRGINIA A.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I didn't have any complaints. I think they were on time when they came out for my appointment. I have used them before in the past.
Description of Work: I had Appel look at my furnace and do something to my 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
MARY W.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are responsive and the maintenance agreement gives you priority. I have always been very pleased with them.
Description of Work: I have used them for 40 years and I have a maintenance agreement with them.
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
$170
DALE & RENEE J.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Happy with service except he did not have part to fix, fortunately I did. Replaced with my extra switch, only charged for service call.
Description of Work: Service furnace due to no heat, found pressure switch needed to be 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
$85
LISSA S.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Have used this company for years for seasonal maintenance to our furnace and a/c with great results and service. We had a room with a separate wall unit, supplied and maintained by another company, that was always trouble. Tired of the hassle, I called Appel, who tried everything to fix the existing unit, with very little cost to us. We finally decided to just buy a new unit, which Appel found and installed for us (they usually do not carry this type of product). They went so far out of their way to help us, and during the holidays, since we were without heat in that one room.
Description of Work: -seasonal maintenance -tried to fix an old wall unit (supplied heat and a/c) -replaced with a new unit
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
$1,200
DEB S.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Apple does a wonderful job! I have an older furnace/AC and yet they have not pressured me to buy new and say to keep on using the unit until it no longer works! I always have a new filter for them to replace for me and when they came to do the fall maintenance, the gentleman told me it wasn't needed yet and just hold onto it until Spring! I appreciate their honesty! The people in the office are always professional and call me as a follow up to obtain my comments on the service call.
Description of Work: Spring and Fall maintenance.
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
$170
JIM & CAROLYN N.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were timely, punctual and reasonably priced. Also Mr. Appel comes out after the job is completed to make sure that I am satisfied.
Description of Work: Moved furnace and also replaced 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
JANE L.
12/2008
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I had been happy with them except for the last few particular times. The tech that came to do my routine maintenance said I had to get a new furnace. He made it sound like a big deal. I was a little suspicious because right after he left someone from Appel called to give pricing for a new furnace. I had a second opinion and they told me it was fine and what I had been told by this company's tech was not so.
Description of Work: They used to do my routine maintenance for my furnace and A/C.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Appel Heating & Air Conditioning
WE HAVE BEEN PROVIDING THIS MEMBER SERVICE SINCE 1999. SHE MAKES REFERENCE TO BEING HAPPY WITH OUR COMPANY UNTIL “THE LAST FEW PARTICULAR TIMES”. UNFORTUNATELY SHE HAD NEVER BROUGHT HER UNHAPPINESS TO OUR ATTENTION. IT’S ALSO UNFORTUNATE THAT THIS REVIEW WAS POSTED 9 ½ MONTHS AFTER OUR LAST SERVICE CALL TO HER HOME, MARCH 7, 2008. AT THAT TIME OUR TECHNICIAN REPORTED FINDING A CRACK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER OF HER FURNACE. THIS IS A MODEL KNOWN FOR CRACKING IN A CERTAIN PLACE THOUGH THAT PLACE IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WITHOUT GOOD TRAINING AND INSPECTION METHODS. IN 2005 WE COMMENTED THAT THIS FURNACE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE AND METAL FATIGUE THEN. THIS TECHNICIAN HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR 30+ YEARS AND IS CERTIFIED BY OUR INDUSTRY’S TESTING COMPANY NATE, NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE. FINDING A BREACH IN A HEAT EXCHANGER IS A BIG DEAL. CARBON MONOXIDE CAN ESCAPE FROM THE CRACK DURING THE HEATING CYCLE AND MAKE ITS WAY INTO THE LIVING SPACE OF THE HOME. MANY COMPANIES WILL DISABLE A FURNACE IF THEY FIND A CRACK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER. IT IS THAT SERIOUS. THE MEMBER ALSO MAKES REFERENCE TO BEING SUSPICIOUS “BECAUSE RIGHT AFTER HE (THE TECHNICIAN) LEFT SOMEONE FROM APPEL CALLED TO GIVE PRICING FOR A NEW FURNACE.” FIRST, IN OUR ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, WE PUT THIS HIGH PRIORITY SERVICE PLAN MEMBER AND HER SITUATION AT THE TOP OF OUR LIST. SECOND, IT WAS EASY FOR ME TO CONTACT HER SO QUICKLY BECAUSE SHE & I HAD MET IN 2005 TO DISCUSS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT SO I HAD ALL MY INFORMATION HANDY FROM THAT VISIT. SINCE THIS REVIEW WAS POSTED MY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE HAS TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO REACH THIS MEMBER. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MEMBER WILL NOT RETURN HER CALLS. I AM DISAPPOINTED WE CAN’T FOLLOW UP ON THIS CLAIM. I’D LIKE TO SEND ANOTHER TECHNICIAN AND MY SERVICE MANAGER OUT AND WE’D GLADLY MEET A TECHNICIAN FROM ANOTHER COMPANY OF HER CHOOSING TO RECHECK THE HEAT EXCHANGER. I’D GLADLY COVER THE SERVICE COST FOR THIS INSPECTION. I WILL DO ANYTHING REASONABLE TO MAKE THIS SITUATION RIGHT AND HAVE SENT A LETTER TO THE MEMBER TO THAT EFFECT.
HELEN H.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are very reliable, punctual and do good work.
Description of Work: I have used them for many 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
Jody B.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are reliable. They usually fix things the first time.
Description of Work: Furnace and AC maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
PAM & BILL S.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We used them on the old furnace and they worked with us very well. They're very good and we've enjoyed their service for many years. We found them on Angie's List.
Description of Work: Appel had previously installed a new furnace and Air Conditioning unit in 2008. They continue to due Furnace and AC inspections and Maintenance. Reasonable cost, excellent service, they never try to convince you to buy unnecessary equipment or products. Indeed, I chose a system that was more expensive (and efficient) than what they had recommended. I continue to be impressed!
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
$9,000
Gloria W.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Ken Appel was very thorough in his estimate which was true to the final price of the system. He came back after the work was completed for an inspection of the system. The technicians, Dwayne and Brent were also very thorough on a very cold November day. Ken also provided neighborhood references of people who had Appel systems put into their homes. These customers were very helpful and were pleased with their systems.
Description of Work: I had a replacement of a 30 year old heat pump, furnace, 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
$6,800
SUE P.
12/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The technician was good at the work he completed and he made the boiler run better then it ever has.
Description of Work: Hot water boiler annual checkup.
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
MARY R.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were very timely as far as their punctuality. Their prices were fair and honest. As Far as customer service was concerned they were top notch. They did their job well and I did not feel pressured to buy more than I needed.
Description of Work: They came installed a new furnace in our home.
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
$4,000
WILLIAM S.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
There was some confusion as to our total price, due to a math error on the original hand written information. Had we seen our contract prior to date of installation, we would have been prepared for it. We had a new gas furnace, automated humidifier with outdoor weather station, touch screen thermostat and heat pump installed. They also closed off a couple of vents in our utility room and added duct work and a vent to our finished basement game room.
Description of Work: They installed a new gas furnace, humidifier and heat pump. Additional duct work was also run to our finished basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Renee G.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent experience although we ended up using someone else to install our furnace. A plumber friend had used this company before & recommended them to us. We set up a time to have Nate come out to give us a quote on a new furnace. Since our furnace was still operating fine, but had a cracked heat exchanger, we had the luxury of time to get multiple quotes and do research. We were impressed with Nate doing a manual Manual J calculation at the home, answering our questions & letting us know about our various options. Since our AC was still working well he said we should not replace it. Over the next few weeks, Nate answered additional questions & sweetened the quote based on quotes from two other businesses. We were leaning towards giving Appel our business when a two-man HVAC business (recommended by a neighbor who has used them & recommended them via his insurance agency) presented an offer just too good to pass up. So, in the end we did not use Appel but we would not hesitate in calling them again.
Description of Work: Received estimate for new 80,000 BTU gas furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
LAURA W.
10/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were able to schedule service at a time which was convenient for me. The service technician was prompt, professional and courteous. All job debris was cleaned up. Both units continue to run well. I've used Appel for several years and have always been happy with their service. Price is slightly higher than others' advertised prices, but sometimes I believe you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance and cleaning of furnace and air conditioner.
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
$170
RANDY & KAREN S.
10/2008
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Appel has been servicing our heat pump and furnace for many years. We purchase a service plan which is less expensive than paying for it each visit. They used to have a once a year service and this last year they raised the price and made it 2 times a year, which is comparable with other companies, but I'm not getting twice the service. Some things are checked and cleaned still just once a year. They have kept our heating and cooling running well without additional charges and repairs.
Description of Work: Semi annual furnace and heat pump check.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Steve C.
10/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
He is especially great and I'd highly recommend using this company.
Description of Work: I have had Paul out to service my HVAC systems.
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
$170
EVA R W.
10/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are prompt and their service is good. They get the work done and they charge a reasonable amount. I pay once a year for the service twice a year.
Description of Work: They service the air conditioner and furnace twice a year.
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
Rhonda K.
10/2008
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
In the spring Appel sends a serviceman out to check our air conditioning unit. In the fall he comes back and checks our furnace. So far it has always been the same serviceman. He is courteous, checks everything thoroughly and lets us know if anything needs attention on either unit.
Description of Work: Serviced furnace and air conditioning units in our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
LAWRENCE & MELANIE S.
10/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I had purchased a platinum service contract from them, which is supposed to help me be put ahead for service before any of their customers with a basic contract. So when I called, they told me that anybody with a warranty came before me, which they had not specified when I purchased the platinum contract. Otherwise, I have never had any complaints about them servicing my furnace or air conditioner. They usually show up on time and are very professional. They are also very honest about what needs to be done, if any extra services need to be performed.
Description of Work: I have a yearly service contract with Appel for $300. Last time Appel did service for me they serviced my furnace. The pilot went out, so they had to come and re-light it for me.
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
$300
NATALIE J.
09/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I thought their price was really fair. They do good work. They are easy to get a hold of. They did the job they said they were going to do. They were very nice and friendly. They are also really good about making sure to not make a big mess and to also clean up really well after themselves.
Description of Work: We hired Appel Heating & Air Conditioning to replace our furnace because our old one was giving out and not working too great anymore.
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FAQ
Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Appel Heating & Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
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.