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James A Wheat & Sons Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Fireplaces,

About us

Our company is family owned & operated. This statement can mean several things to different people. Let us tell you what that statement means to us. Not only are we family owned and operated, the company name is our name. When we provide services for you, we are attaching our personal name to that service. Therefore, we put special attention to each job because our own name is on it. When we say family, we mean family. Our employees are part of that family. Honest, hardworking, always striving to give you the plumbing, heating or cooling service you deserve. Each technician is either in training to reach his or her certification or is already licensed and continuing his education. You can never have over-trained mechanics. Our company is ''just the right size." We are small enough to know your name, but large enough to handle any problem you have. Our company is growing but at our own pace; keeping track of who and where we came from to make sure you get your plumbing, heating and cooling services whenever you need us rather than having to wait for weeks just to schedule an appointment. Additional phones - (301) 670-1944, (240) 399-5051, (877) 494-3287. Additional contact name - Debbie DiMonte. Fax: (301) 670-0405

Business highlights

53 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing & HVAC - Repairs, Service, Installation & Sales. Bath Remodeling. Gas Fireplaces. Air Purification. Duct Cleaning. Back-Flow Protection. Energy Audits. Whole Home Diagnostics.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5753 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
13%
3
6%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 476-500 of 753 reviews

Patricia M.
01/2018
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: gas log annual 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

Carolyn B.
12/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Perfect service and professional
Description of Work: maintenance check on my sub pump
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Carolyn B.
12/2017
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Perfectly and outstanding
Description of Work: Maintenance on gas fireplace

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

MICHELE L.
04/2017
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Going well.
Description of Work: They've been taking care of my HVAC systems for a number of years. Overall I've been satisfied with them; however, when I needed to replace my furnace a few years back I found them to be a bit pricey. Although I had another company install my new furnace, I've used James A Wheat & Sons to maintain the system.

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

Norman L.
04/2017
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
very well done
Description of Work: Repair gas fireplace.

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
$200

Charlotte E.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are excellent.
Description of Work: We had a broken pipe.

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

Patricia M.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
As expected.
Description of Work: gas fireplace 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
$99

Michael S.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
see above.
Description of Work: Michael Wheat came out to give us an estimate on a new system. System is not in budget at the moment, but man did this guy know his stuff. He noticed a couple of things out of code with my existing system that my home inspector did not catch and he gave me some really detailed explanations on system upgrades we should and should not consider. No pressure and very detail oriented with excellent follow up. We will definitely be using Wheat when the time is right.

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

Kishor P.
12/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good.
Description of Work: I use James A Wheat & Sons Inc for plumbing services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Mike Y.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great. This is a honest company.
Description of Work: AC estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Yaping W.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased for my friends
Description of Work: I purchased for my friends

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

Christopher S.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I used James A Wheat & Sons Inc for heating and A/C service. I use them on annual basis for spring and fall cleaning. Annual spring time check 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

CHRISTINE B G.
09/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Very professional from start to finish.
Description of Work: Installed a water heater and a 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

MARYPAT J.
03/2006
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The representative showed up on time (the only reason they get a passing grade in any category!), spent a good bit of time with me discussing my needs and told me that the company could petition WSSC on my behalf to repair an existing baffle in the sewer line. Then, then never responded with an estimate. When I contacted the company weeks later, they had excuses (rep was out of town, etc.) for not responding and sent out a different employee to run a camera through my sewer line ($400+). When he had completed the scan and made a preliminary report by telephone, it was clear that he was unaware of the sewer back-up problem, did not know why I had requested the inspection or what he was supposed to be looking for. When I explained it (again!), he told me the company would assess the film and my drainage/sewer issue and get back to me. I've never heard from them again. I will not call them back and would never, ever recommend them.
Description of Work: I requested an estimate for a sump pump installation. I also asked for an inspection of my sewer line to the street (which had backed up several times) to see if there was a damaged baffle in the line.

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

$400

Response from James A Wheat & Sons Inc
WE "TELEVISED" THE SEWER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. THE CUSTOMER'S SEWER WAS FOUND TO BE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. SHE WAS GIVEN A PRICE TO INSTALL A CHECK VALVE TO HELP PREVENT FLOOD DAMAGE FROM THE CITY MAIN BACKING UP. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO CALL WSSC (UTILITY) TO SIGN A WAIVER IN ORDER TO HAVE IT INSTALLED. THAT IS THE LAST CONVERSATION OR COMMUNICATION WE HAVE HAD WITH THIS CUSTOMER. MICHAEL WHEAT

Anita J F.
03/2006
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
These guys forget that they are a service business. They are inflexible in scheduling and frequently make you wait. This is the case even if you pay for their "golden eagle" contract, which is supposed to provide some guarantee as to service and price. In addition, the quality of the work is uneven. I have had to call them back on a number of occasions.
Description of Work: Replacement of furnace; major repairs to air conditioning; rehab to hot water heat; installation of humidifier.

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

$3,000

Response from James A Wheat & Sons Inc
WE HAVE PERFORMED SERVICES FOR THIS MEMBER FOR OVER 10 YEARS. I DO KNOW SHE HAD TWO RECENT CALL BACKS (2006) BUT WAS NOT MADE AWARE FROM OWNER OF HER DISAPPOINTMENTS. I WILL PERSONALLY MAKE A PHONE CALL AND SEND A LETTER IN ATTEMPTS TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS AND ADDRESS THEM IMEDIATELY. THE MEMBER HAS BEEN A LONG TIME CUSTOMER. I WOULD ASSUME THAT HER COMPLAINTS ARE ONLY RECENT SINCE WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR HER FOR 10 YEARS. I WILL CONTACT HER DIRECTLY TO ADDRESS THEM.

Anita J F.
03/2006
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
These guys forget that they are a service business. They are inflexible in scheduling and frequently make you wait. This is the case even if you pay for their "golden eagle" contract, which is supposed to provide some guarantee as to service and price. In addition, the quality of the work is uneven. I have had to call them back on a number of occasions.
Description of Work: Miscellaneous repairs.

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

$700

Response from James A Wheat & Sons Inc
THIS MEMBER HAS BEEN A CUSTOMER FOR OVER 10 YEARS. I DO KNOW THAT SHE HAD TWO CALL BACKS THIS YEAR (2006). HOWEVER, I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF HER CONCERNS OR FEELINGS. I PERSONALLY CALL HER AND SEND A LETTER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. WE VALUE HER PAST BUSINESS AND WILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE SITUATION CORRECT. MICHAEL WHEAT

HEIDI F.
11/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL. HE USED SHOE COVERS ON HIS FEET AND HIS WORK WAS NEAT AND CLEAN. I WOULD CONTINUE TO USE HIS COMPANY.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED THE PRESSURE VALVE AND ADJOIING PIPE AT THE WATER METER. THEY ALSO ADJUSTED THE WATER PRESSURE.

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
$630

09/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THEY DO AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEED THEM AND ALWAYS ON TIME. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PLEASANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH. THEY ALWAYS CLEAN UP ANY MESS THAT THEY MAKE AND DO A GOOD JOB. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR SERVICES.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A/C SYSTEM AND UP GRADED.

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
$6,000

09/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY COME IN A HURRY AND GET THE JOB DONE IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER. THEY DO A GREAT JOB AND ALWAYS CLEAN UP ANY MESS THAT THEY MAKE. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PLEASANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR SERVICES.
Description of Work: FIXED LEAK IN PIPES AND REPLACED SINK FIXTURE.

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
$1,600

09/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I FOUND THIS COMPANY TO BE VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY ARE FRIENDLY, EASY TO TALK TO AND GIVE EFFICIENCY SUGGESTIONS. THEY ARE VERY TIDY. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
Description of Work: PERFORMED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON HEATING SYSTEM.

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
$400

ANDY D.
09/2005
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THIS COMPANY'S COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ARE VERY LOUSY. THEY MAKE PROMISES THEY CAN NOT KEEP. THE WORK WAS VERY LOUSY ALSO. IT WAS DONE MUCH TO QUICKLY AND A BIG MESS.
Description of Work: INSTALLED CENTRAL AIR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$15,000

Response from James A Wheat & Sons Inc
I APOLOGIZE THAT I CAN'T RESPOND TO THIS COMPLAINT SINCE NO INFORMATION WAS GIVEN. WE PERFORM MANY "CENTRAL AIR" JOBS. WE TREAT EACH JOB INDEPENDENTLY. DROP CLOTHES, SHOE PROTECTORS, AND CLEAN UP ARE COMPANY POLICY. OUR MANAGERS ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR OPEN COMMUNICATION. WE WARRANTY OUR WORK AND STAND BEHIND IT. YOU MAY CALL ME DIRECTLY WITH ANY CONCERNS, MICHAEL WHEAT

SAMUEL S.
09/2005
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THE COMPANY WE HIRED DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB. THE PRICE COMPARED TO THE QUALITY WAS ALRIGHT. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN A LITTLE BIT BETTER AT THEIR RESPONSIVENESS.
Description of Work: REPLACED PART IN A/C.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

09/2005
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER WAS MEDIOCRE AND NOT VERY GOOD, BUT THE ACTUAL REPAIRMAN WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. HE GAVE ME AN ACCURATE ESTIMATE AND GOT RIGHT ON THE JOB. WE WERE TREATED WELL BY THIS COMPANY.
Description of Work: REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

LAURA Y.
08/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
JAMES A WHEAT WAS VERY COURTEOUS & PROMPT. JAMES A WHEAT WAS ALSO VERY HELPFUL WITH INFORMATION ABOUT PLUMBING, HEATING, & AIR CONDITIONING.
Description of Work: JAMES A WHEAT & SONS REMOVED & REPLACED MY KITCHEN SINK FAUCET. THEY INSTALLED A SOAP DISPENSER & A SINK SPRAYER AS WELL. JAMES A WHEAT & SONS ALSO CHECKED THE PLUMBING THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE FOR LEAKS & REPLACED A FEW COUPLINGS. THE COMPANY DOES PLUMBING, HEATING, & 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
$408

MELODY P.
03/2005
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY CAME ON TIME FOR THE JOB AND THE PLUMBER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. HE ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS WE HAD AND WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE.
Description of Work: THEY FIXED A PLUMBING PROBLEM IN OUR BATHROOM, A TUB THAT WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE FLOOR.

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
$245

Contact information

7834 Beechcraft Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://www.wheatandsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Fireplaces,
Gas Logs,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Electrical,
Wells and Pumps,
Chimney Sweep,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Insulation

FAQ

James A Wheat & Sons Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

James A Wheat & Sons Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, James A Wheat & Sons Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, James A Wheat & Sons Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, James A Wheat & Sons Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, James A Wheat & Sons Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, James A Wheat & Sons Inc offers warranties.
James A Wheat & Sons Inc offers the following services: Plumbing & HVAC - Repairs, Service, Installation & Sales. Bath Remodeling. Gas Fireplaces. Air Purification. Duct Cleaning. Back-Flow Protection. Energy Audits. Whole Home Diagnostics.

Contact information

7834 Beechcraft Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://www.wheatandsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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