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Avatar for MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING
MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING
4.9(
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair+10 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am an engineer and I know everything about air conditioning. I could do the installation myself, but I do not have a permit to work with some freons, and I do not have all the required tools, so I had to call a HVAC company to replace an old 2.5 ton heat pump system (that used R-22) with a new 2.5 ton heat pump system (that uses R-410A). The freon compressor in the old system had a short circuit to the ground, but because of the R-22 phaseout I had to replace the entire system rather than just the dead compressor. I contacted 13 companies that work in my area. 9 of them told me that they were very busy and could not take new orders. 4 companies sent salesmen who gave me price estimates. Three of the four price estimates included items that were not necessary, which is what pushed the prices up. When two people (Debbie Thomas and Ron Thomas) from Maryland Heating and Cooling showed up, they started to discuss with each other (in my presence) which items I do not need to replace; this would save me money. In the end they decided that none of the existing duct work needs to be modified and that the old copper freon lines are in good shape and can be re-used, all the wiring and fuses need not be replaced, and the old thermostat is perfectly fine. In the end they came up with the lowest price; significantly lower than the three other offers. Furthermore, they were able to do the installation on the second day after I signed the contract and paid the deposit. I was watching them while they did the work, and I am confident that they did everything right, because I understand exactly what they were doing and why. In other words, they did not cut any corners. And they were completely honest with their price estimate. I was very impressed. I can recommend this company."
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+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.7(
153
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+37 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The inspection went extremely well! The HVAC technician, Mike B., was extremely professional, arriving within the set 2 hour timeframe, even calling me within 10 mins of his arrival. I had a list of questions for the technician and the technician happily answered all of my questions along with showing me how to change the filter on our system. The technician explained the services that Grove Heating and Cooling offers without any pressure to purchase future services. We liked the service so much that we signed up for our next service with Grove Heating and Cooling, receiving a great discount off the flat rete price of $125."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HVAC Superior Solutions Inc
5.0(
6
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+47 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HVAC Superior Solutions Inc!! They came over to diagnose my AC problem on very short notice. I decided to get a whole new system and they took great care in all the details and worked overtime to get the job completed. I am very satisfied with the new system and with the great customer service."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hecomo
5.0(
11
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Central A/C - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallHeat Pump - Install or Replace+9 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent service from Hecomo. Technician did not try to push purchase of a new HVAC system even though there were major issues with our system, feel comfortable while talking with an advisor. Very knowledgeable, patiently, friendly and nice person, answer all my questions. Later on, we decided to replace the whole new system with fair price and wasn’t ripped off as others. Very professional and well trained technician. I will definitely use them again."
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+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of MD
4.5(
318
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallCentral A/C - Service or Repair+22 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician was punctual, knowledgeable of a myriad of products and services related to my home HVAC system. He was cordial and answered all my questions accurately. Where needed, he provided guidance and advise. He's work was done in a timely manner and without any mess. The workmanship was excellent and everything works properly since installed."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical MD
4.2(
134
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+9 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received six estimates for replacing my air conditioning system. Of the six, four came in at a reasonable price including the estimate from the Michael Bonsby Company. Three of the four estimators made a good impression but the one who impressed me the most was David Lux of Michael Bonsby. He spent the most time, provided the most information, and fully answered all of my questions in all of my contacts with him prior to signing the contract. Even after I signed the contract, had the system installed, and made final payment, David Lux was still very prompt in answering my inquiries. So far I am very happy with the air conditioning system installed by and I would highly recommend the Michael Bonsby Company if you ever need to replace your air conditioning system."
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Mitsubish Ductless System
Outside Mitsubishi Unit
Carrier

+3

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4.7(
411
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Central A/C - InstallElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - InstallGas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Install+21 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"One of my AC compressors was not starting correctly every time. If it did start, it would run fine, but on hot days, when it would cycle frequently, (i.e. cool to target temp, stop, temp would heat up, thermostat would send signal to restart, and eventually the compressor would not restart). I don't remember the exact explanation, but I think there's a small fan linked to the capacitor. The fan provides some cooling to the capacitor which is stressed at startup time. Eventually the capacitor burned out because it wasn't getting its appropriate fan/cooling. First, this is a pretty specific problem. I'm fairly technical myself, and my father can fix anything. We had isolated the issue to the capacitor, but could figure out why it had failed. This is a large home and the large capacitor, so it really was a job for a professional -- capacitors offer plenty of opportunities to electrocute yourself pretty severely if your a "do-it-yourselfer." The No-Frost tech diagnosed the problem within a few minutes and explained it in detail. I called my old man to see what he thought, and confirmed that would definitely explain the problem. Second, the appropriate replacement part was an all-in-one capacitor/fan combo part specifically made by the vendor. Because my unit was a larger-than-typical unit AND these guys rushed out pretty much same day (or next morning -- I think it was a Friday going into a 95 degree weekend). The tech didn't have that exact part on his truck. He gave me two options, he had the same size capacitor and fan unit separately, so he could merge those together and get the unit functioning right then and there, or he could order the part and come back some time the following week -- he called the warehouse and they didn't have it in stock (my compressor is large and 10-years old). Given the weather, and everything else, I had him build the setup I needed, took him about 20 minutes to link the fan and capacitor together and the AC unit was humming along again shortly thereafter. I loved that he took the time to explain the problem in detail. He could tell i was "tinkerer," yet he was very politely patient with my ignorance (I had no idea the capacitor required its own cooling). I loved that he gave me the choice on waiting for the vendor's "officially sanctioned" part or just getting the unit working, and that he took the time to explain why this wasn't a risky workaround. I gave him a nice tip and emailed my neighborhood HOA email group the contact details as a reliable, trustworthy and well-priced service provider who will always go the extra mile for the customer. These guys fixed my furnace a year earlier when I nearly burned my house down by not paying attention to my intake... Would and have definitely recommend these folks for any HVAC needs."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VICTORY HVAC LLC
5.0(
17
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Gas Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - RepairCentral A/C - Service or RepairElectric Furnace / Forced Air Heating System - Repair+1 more

Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Victory HVAC installed 2 mini splits for me. Great communication, they showed up when they said they would, the job was completed in one day. They worked with me regarding placement as well as advice what brand to buy. Excellent service, reasonable price, they cleaned up when done and were very easy to work with. Yossi is extremely knowledgeable about all things HVAC. Super nice guy to boot. I will definitely use Victory HVAC for all my HVAC needs in the future. 5+ stars"
Setting air handler
duct work
Return air box
Supply ductwork
air handler set up

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

It depends on how fast an HVAC technician can resolve the issue. First, if there's a refrigerant leak, you’ll want to keep small children and pets out of the house. Next, you’ll want to turn off the AC unit to ensure no more freon enters your home. Finally, you’ll need an AC technician pro to come to your home and fix the leak immediately. Ultimately, it’s best to leave your home if you discover a freon leak—the risk of exposure is very high, and it’s not worth risking your health to stay.

Yes, you can clean your air conditioner filter as a temporary fix for cleaning up dirt, but you’ll eventually need to replace it once the dust starts to accumulate. Use a vacuum with a hose attachment to clean your air filter at least once per year or more often if you have pets.

While spending money once or twice a year to tuneup your AC and furnace might seem like a waste of money, think again. The cost of HVAC maintenance is far less than the cost of replacing your furnace or AC unit, regardless of the type of HVAC system you have. Paying this smaller fee now will help you avoid paying much more significant costs in the future. Not to mention, having a serviced AC and heating system will help keep your home comfortable, no matter the season. 

No, it's not safe to keep using your unit when it's frozen. Not only can running a frozen unit lead to damage, but it can also potentially overheat, making it a fire hazard. Therefore, it's always best to turn off the AC unit as soon as you notice any ice.

Yes, having mismatched evaporator and condenser coils in your AC system can lead to serious issues. For instance, it can result in higher monthly energy costs as the system runs longer to compensate for the mismatch. This mismatch can also put extra stress on the system, compromising its efficiency and longevity. 

Along with that, mismatched coils can lead to higher temperatures and humidity levels in the home. What’s more, using coils of different sizes may violate the manufacturer's warranty, as they are designed to work synergistically, and any mismatch could lead to repairs and system failure.

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