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Avatar for Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
Grove Heating and Cooling Inc
4.7(
153
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them replace my entire HVAC system (furnance + AC). They did a great job through the whole process. Out of four quotes I received, they were the only ones that took the time to do a full heating and cooling load calculation for my house when they came to do an estimate in addition to making detailed measurements of our utility room to make sure anything they installed would fit. They gave me three proposals ranging from low-end, mid-range, and high end options and explained the equipment in each of them in detail, including documenting all the model numbers, efficiency ratings, and specs. What they recommended matched up with my research I did prior to receiving estimates. They were very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional so I gave them the job. The crew arrived on time, worked hard the whole day, were respectful of my house, and did not require supervision (although, they told me I was more than welcome to ask questions and watch anything they were doing). They cleaned up, explained the warranty and rebate options with all the paperwork already filled out so that all I had to do was sign--they even mailed both the warranty and rebate off for me. The whole process went great. While their prices were fair they were not the cheapest, but I have no doubt they did a great job, didn't cut corners, and will stand by their work if I experience any problems. They are a reasonably sized HVAC business and not a one-man-band shop like many places in the area, so I know they will likely still be around through the life of the warranty and are well staffed to respond to emergencies, including a 24/7 emergency service number. Overall, we're very happy with the new system and it's a huge improvement over what it replaced--both the AC and furnace are much quieter than the old units, more energy efficient, and perform better. It's been a month since the install and everything has been working fine without problems."
Response time3 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GAC Services
4.8(
292
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m back again to write another stellar review for GAC. Last year they replaced our HVAC system; this year we circled back and had them install a home generator. This was a long and drawn out process due to the various approvals needed from Montgomery County as well as coordination with Washington Gas (which ended up not just being a simple sign off but necessitating an additional, expensive upgrade to the gas line from the street to our home). Nevertheless, GAC did a fantastic job shepherding this process over the 6+ months of waiting on stakeholders, and they were also maximally accommodating to our family’s significant constraints on time and availability (due to health concerns related to a medically fragile family member). A special kudos to Sandy M, GAC’s master electrician, who took it on personally to ensure we were taken care of all throughout this process, going above and beyond with phone calls, text messages, personal visits, etc. on behalf of my family, I want to thank GAC and am giving top marks across the board for this effort which was complex , lengthy, and ultimately successful."
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43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Bamford Plumbing and Heating Inc
4.8(
65
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

**SPECIALIZING IN BOILER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT**\n** WE OFFER 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE** Bamford Plumbing & Heating Inc. has been providing excellent customer service since 2009. We are a family owned and operated company with over ten years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We are licensed and insured in the State of Maryland. We offer 24 hour emergency service and free estimates on new work.

Do you know if your sump is still working? We also have sump pumps avialable to protect you from power outages. That’s right no power no problem forget about the “battery back up” sump pumps if you have municipal water supply this is the way to go call today for details !
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Tree roots giving you problems with your drains? Have us come out today and try a Rootx root treatment !

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of MD
4.5(
318
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and Ray did an outstanding job setting up my new HVAC system. They performed service above and beyond expectations. I would highly recommend McCrea and these individuals looking for high quality HVAC work."
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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
4.8(
74
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. HVAC installers were great, showed up on time. Dave and Allen answered my many questions during the install. I Interviewed several local HVAC companies before deciding on Beltway. Highly recommend"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
4.5(
119
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My outside HVAC unit was no longer working, however, everything on the inside of the house was. Isac W. was able to diagnose and solve the problem in a short amount of time. Isac was courteous and the price of the service was as expected. I would definitely recommend this business for your HVAC needs."
Navien Tankless 2023
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Navien Tankless 2023
18 SEER Infinity Heat Pump

+73

Response time5 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mack's Home Services, LLC
4.7(
602
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience with Mack’s Home Services, LLC was excellent. The people are very professional and did a tremendous job. They were courteous, explained their services and pricing clearly, and things went exactly as they communicated. They were very respectful and operated very carefully throughout our home. I will use them whenever I need our HVAC systems cleaned in the future and strongly recommend them. You will not be disappointed."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Hydro Clean
4.6(
561
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry and James showed up on time. They cleaned a total of 17 vents and returns, and a dryer vent. The job took 3 hours. They patched up the HVAC vent where they cut holes to connect their vacuum to, cleaned up after themselves, and even locked the back door for me. I had to do minor clean up, but that was no unexpected. The weird smell in my son's bedroom is gone now. Overall, I am satisfied with the service, although the pricing was not the cheapest compared to other companies.
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"We are very pleased with the job Dave did for us today. He was prompt and very courteous and did a professional job cleaning our carpets. Thank you for keeping the planned schedule as promised. We will recommend your company to our family and friends.

Stan"
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+18

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

Yes. Getting a whole-house dehumidifier can help you save money on energy bills. How? Your home automatically feels cooler when there’s less humidity in the air (“It’s the humidity that gets ya!” is such a true statement). This means that you won’t need to run your AC as much as you would if you had all that extra humidity in your home.

Yes, scorpions can enter a home through AC vents, especially if the system is not well-sealed. As excellent climbers, they can scale a home's exterior and squeeze through gaps as small as 1/16 of an inch. Scorpions are often attracted to the moisture around air conditioning ducts or seek cooler areas during hot weather, using vents as a pathway inside. They may slip through small openings where the duct meets the vent cover and travel within walls before emerging. To prevent this, inspect your vents, seal any gaps, and consider installing fine mesh screens.

AC capacitors have a wide lifespan, ranging from five to 20 years, with an average of about 10 years. Many capacitors will last for the entire life of the air conditioning unit, and most homeowners only need to replace one once. A capacitor should only be replaced if an HVAC professional diagnoses a problem with it. Premature failure can be caused by overheating, power surges, or short circuits. You can help extend the life of your AC capacitor by scheduling regular AC maintenance each year.

If your AC condenser is nearing the end of its life, it might leak fluid or make loud or unusual sounds (like grinding or hissing). You might also notice that it isn’t heating your home as evenly or effectively as it once did. Also, an aging condenser will have to work harder to cool your home, which may force it to use more power and drive up your utility bills.

A window AC unit is not completely silent. You’ll hear the sound of air blowing, and if you put your ear right up next to the unit, you may hear a slight hiss or gurgle as the refrigerant flows through the system. That said, if your system is making a running water sound, a loud banging sound, a grinding sound, or physically vibrating, you may be facing an issue or malfunction with your AC unit.

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