O'Brien Service Co

Heating and Air Conditioning

About us

O'Brien Service Company is a locally owned and operated business established in 1981 to provide a complete range of heating and air services, from installation to regular maintenance. Our highly trained and versatile technicians can expertly handle the most complex repairs and advise you on the benefits of regular maintenance. Our sales associates can help you select the most efficient and cost-effective system for your home. According to the Trane Customer Satisfaction Survey, 100% of our customers said they would recommend us to a friend. It may come as no surprise then, that O'Brien is the #1 rated Trane distributor in the region. Nationally, our customer service ranks 17th out of more than 1700 Trane dealers and we are consistently ranked in the top 20 year after year. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in everything we do - from our insistence on wearing protective shoe covers to insure the cleanliness of your home, to offering the industry's highest quality products and service. This attention to detail is what allows us to say with confidence that your equipment will always be fixed right - guaranteed.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

HVAC maintenance heating and air conditioning repair HVAC replacement and installation UV light services indoor air quality solutions geothermal heating and cooling commercial HVAC

Services we don't offer

Maintenance/service on oil furnaces, window units, RV units, and water heaters. Duct cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9394 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 76-100 of 394 reviews

maryanne S.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
All the guys were on time very polite & professional-we called them on a Sunday-they came & installed window units-following week installed new A/C & heat I would recommend to everyone & I do!
Description of Work: Installed new air & heating system.

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
$10,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear your new installation went smoothly, and we were able to keep you cool until the new system was installed. We appreciate all your recommendations, and thanks again for choosing O'Brien! We're just a phone call away if you need us!

Amalie L.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I am so impressed with O'Brien Service Company. I will recommend them to everyone. I filled out their online request contact form and they called me within minutes of sending the request. When it was time for the appointment my service technician Toby was one time, very kind, and professional. He took his time explaining everything he was going to do and why. I asked him several questions and he was very patient, he set up my service maintenance plan and did more than was asked. I know he probably saved a lot of money by cleaning the unit and being honest about the situation. I needed filters and he put the order in when he was leaving our house, the filters were supposed to come in a couple days, but they called to let us know they were in the neighborhood and brought them only 2 hours after the initial service visit- they didn't want to leave them on our porch because it might rain and asked if it was ok to drop off. I will use O'Brien Service Company again and recommend them to everyone. Great customer service and people.
Description of Work: HVAC checkup and sign up for maintenance service plan.

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
$210

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so happy to hear how impressed you were with our company! From the office staff to the technician we're glad everyone was kind, professional, and on time. We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and thanks in advance for all the recommendations. We're excited to have you as a customer, and don't hesitate to contact us if you need us!

Walter & Judith S.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very satisfied with promptness, neatness & with installed, installers & sales excellent. Pleased with new unit, Trane very quiet.
Description of Work: Need new unit called O'Brien to replace and the unit in house only 6 & ½ hrs old. Loud & not a Trane/ very pleased with Trane & O'Brien.

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
$12,088.02

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're excited to hear your new installation went well. We're glad you're pleased with your new Trane unit, and O'Brien as well! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien and we're just a phone call away if you need us!

Valerie S.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
8/01/16 Josh arrived on time and repaired our 19yr old system that kept house cool X 5 days. System leaked all refrigerant. 8/24/16 new trane HVAC install by Jason & Michael. All were very proficient, professional, courteous, timely and down to earth- people friendly!
Description of Work: Repair & refrigerant of old unit (Josh) install 2'6 ton trane HVAC unit with removal of old unit and cleanup install of new air handler and thermostat.

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
$6,119

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're excited to hear how great your experience was with our company. From service to installation, we're glad we were able to take care of all your HVAC needs! We're happy our technicians were all friendly and professional! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and please don't hesitate to contact us if you need us!

Kelley J.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Scott was super nice and quoted a variety of options. Installers Caleb and David were on time and very professional. All work done in a timely manner and they cleaned up everything before leaving.
Description of Work: Installed new HVAC (heat pump).

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
$7,900

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear everyone was professional during your new installation. We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and we're just a phone call away if you need us!

Betty & Melody B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Wonderful! Everyone is wonderful to work with, polite and generous. Worked on a Saturday to do install. Offered to bring us A/C if needed to keep us cool while they worked in 110° heat.
Description of Work: New HVAC/gas pack installed.

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
$7,200

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear your experience with O'Brien was wonderful! We're excited everyone was polite, and worked through the extreme heat to get your system up and running! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and we're only a phone call away if you need us!

Christine I.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and removed old unit that was struck by lightening. They installed new pump and thermostat. The job was completed in one day. Everyone was professional. The new system works great. I had more than a few estimates and O'Brien was mid priced. I liked that they were the most thorough in inspecting in, out and under my home. Very happy customer.
Description of Work: Installation of new Trane 4 ton 16 seer unit.

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
$9,600

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're excited to hear everything went smoothly during your installation. We're glad everyone was professional and thorough, and we love knowing how great your new system is working! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and we're just a phone call away if you need us!

Sue T.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived on time; courteous; professional; sought our in-put; left area clean.
Description of Work: Installed a Daikin AC/heat mini split.

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
$3,500

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear the installation of your ductless system went well! We're glad everyone was one time and professional. We appreciate you continuing to trust O'Brien with all your heating and cooling needs, and we're only a phone call away if you need us!

Janis L.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A team performed estimate measurements & made recommendation based on size/floor plan. Another team installed the unit and tested to make sure all worked OK. A follow up visit also was performed.
Description of Work: Installed a new gas furnace and AC unit, with digital thermostat.

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
$9,944

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad your installation went well along with the follow up. We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and we're only a phone call away if you need us!

Bonnie J.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Mike, the service tech, was very professional and courteous. The design specialist and installers were friendly, on time, and respectful of property. Their work was efficient and the clean-up and follow- up visits were superb. What a great team!
Description of Work: New Trane HVAC. New duct work (complete). New thermostat. New air vents.

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
$12,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so happy to hear your new installation went well! We're glad Mike and the rest of the team were professional, on time, and courteous. We hope your new system is keeping you nice and comfy. Thanks for choosing O'Brien, and don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything!

Caroline S.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This is the 2nd HVAC system I have purchased from O'Brien and I have been very pleased both times - on time, courteous, and very thorough.
Description of Work: Installation of new HVAC system.

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
$7,600

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear all your experiences with O'Brien have been good ones! We appreciate you being a loyal customer, and as you know we're only a phone call away if you need us!

Thomas R.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went great! They were here on time as promised. Finished the job in 2 days.
Description of Work: Remove & replace 2 AC units.

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
$23,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear your new installations went well! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and we're just a phone call away if you need us!

Tom J.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great installation. Completed in one day.
Description of Work: Air-conditioner heat pump and air handler.

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
$9,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear the installation of your heat pump went well and was completed in a timely manner. We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything!

Peter K.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent, on time, friendly, co-operative, clean and professional from start to end
Description of Work: Had new Trane HVAC system installed.

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
$10,000

Herman D.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The initial crew, David and Travis, arrived on time and worked diligently and quickly in the short attic space. Beautiful installation with all new air handlers and appropriately mounted/installed drip pan, air handlers and heater. Initially worked great until we discovered a leak in the skylight late at night. We contacted their 24/7 service number and got a prompt return call. The on-call service tech requested we turn off the system immediately and offered to come out to take care of residual water until the installation crew could return the next day and figure out what happened. Turned out that the installation kit for the inside evaporator coil was missing a kit part that was not on the installation specs. O'Brien went all out to fix the issue, overnighting the missing kit part and pulling in additional techs to do pull out and reinstall the coil with the kit. I know many companies who will do their best to divert attention from a mistake but O'Brien has shown what kind of company they are. Every service company makes mistakes, even the best. It's what they do when they're faced with a mistake that sets companies apart. We received calls from the original installation crew apologizing for the mistake, offers by the company to correct any secondary effects from the leak (there were none) and genuine concern to make things right. They have my business for good.
Description of Work: Replacement of existing dedicated centralized air conditioner and propane-fed heater with heat pump, inside and outside air handlers and new propane-fed heater. Replaced raccoon-damaged service vents.

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
$10,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We really do appreciate all your kinds words. We know you mentioned all the calls you received from us apologizing, but once again sorry about the error that occured during your installation. You are right though in saying, we're only human and do make mistakes and although we try our hardest to keep them to a minimum, they do happen. We're glad we could make everything right, and we do always own up to our mistakes and try and ensure complete customer satisfaction. We're glad to hear that you'll continue to trust in O'Brien! We hope your system is keeping you nice and comfortable, and please don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything else! We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and look forward to working with you in the future!

Robert J.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Professional & knowledgeable sales person. Technicians worked fast. Cleaned area after work and fully explained operation.
Description of Work: Installed new HVAC 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
$16,000

joseph S.
04/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
i am a little disappointed in the add on service for a new install last year. i was told i had a year to add this service. when i called to add it on they priced it hundreds of dollars more than i was verbally told during my install. i strongly caution people to be careful on this. i could have easily saved money using a competitor, but i thought they were trustworthy. but this is only my opinion.
Description of Work: added extended warranty to new install at one year mark.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Wayne H.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very good preparation. Proceeded on schedule, very organized. Polite & professional. Complete clean up.
Description of Work: Replaced two heat pump systems that where 13 years old.

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
$13,000

Beverly S.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our long time HVAC serviceman moved to Raleigh so I researched Angie's List and found O'Brien. I chose this company because of the numerous exemplary reviews and ratings, and felt that we couldn't go wrong. My assumptions was correct. Our O'Brien service tech, Chris J, was punctual and extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was also very friendly and a dog lover (good thing since we have two). He serviced all three systems in approximately 3 hours and found only one issue with one of the water systems. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Annual service on 3 air handlers at our home. Two of the systems are water systems, and more complicated than general air handler.

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
$350

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad your annual maintenance service with Chris went well! It's great to hear how professional, knowledgeable, and friendly Chris was (and we're glad the dogs liked him too!). We thank you in advance for your recommendations, and thanks again for choosing O'Brien. Please do not hesitate to call us if you need anything!

Richard S.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Removed existing HVAC & duct work. Replaced everything, checked some vent placement for better coverage. Finished in 3 days, cleaned up, very pleased with service.
Description of Work: New HVAC system and duct work replacement.

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
$10,600

Gregory B.
04/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The installation process took place over the course of 2 days. The installers were very efficient and a pleasure to work with. Not a single problem!
Description of Work: We had the entire heat /ac system replaced. We also had an extra went added to a room.

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
$12,000

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad your new install went well, and everyone was a pleasure to work with. We appreciate you choosing O'Brien, and if you need us we're just a phone call away!

Gregg P.
03/2016
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pros: They are on time and very polite. Cons: The technicians break as much as fix. Explanation: I had them come over for 2 years and the first time they fixed the AC perfectly. So I had the yearly service which includes them checking the system every 6 months as a routine check. Every time they came out with a different tech they actually broke the system and apologized over and over. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and after 3 different checkups and each of those times they broke the system then repaired it each time. I can only defend them only so many times to my wife before she blew her top the last time because one of those times they broke it and had to wait for the part for 2 days without AC in the dead of summer. I told the tech to never come back and our service agreement is officially terminated. They keep sending me bills for a service I no longer have? They have problems and I hope they can fix them without breaking more stuff.(like having a bull in a china shop) Note: If they actually called me and tried to find out why we stopped using them my wife would have given them another try. But no they just keep sending us a bill that we will never pay because of a service we never received. I am not angry per se, I am disappointed. Good luck O'Brien, may GOD be with you.
Description of Work: They did a thorough check of my AC unit. (Note: nothing was wrong with it before they came, except it is an old system)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$160

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review [Member Name Removed]. We are sorry to hear about the situation you are in, but we do want to clear up some facts. The last time one of our service technicians were at your home was in March of 2015. We did not have a tech at your home during the summer or winter months. We’re sorry that you were without AC in the middle of the summer for two days, but we have no record of going to your home for a service call, so it must have been another company you spoke with. Also the date of the work completed for this review was for December 2015, which again our company did not enter your home. The only reason you have received a bill from O’Brien was to renew your annual maintenance which is due now. You have no other outstanding balance with our company so we would not be sending you any other bills. We would really like to have this matter resolved, we’ve tried calling you a few times but have not heard back. Our customers are top priority here at O’Brien, and we never want anyone unhappy with our service, but in this instance it seems another company has been involved. We would have definitely called you or your wife if we knew there were any problems, but again it has been a year since we have heard from you. Please call us as soon as you can so we can figure all this out, we look forward to hearing from you.

Vincent G.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have been very thorough on everything. There has been a part problem and it's not their fault. The HVAC doesn't work properly. They have been on top of all that. I've had some small water problems in my house. I had to get a new air vent put in and they were prompt on doing that. They've been very responsive to any minor problem or any problem that I've had with the systems so far. I thought the price was okay. I have no complaints about anything they've done. They have been very responsive in every aspect of problems that I've had. They tried to answer the questions over the telephone, if possible. They have a technician in the area to come and respond to whatever problem I've had. My interactions with them were excellent.
Description of Work: They fixed the air vent.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're sorry to hear that some of the equipment is not working properly, but we're glad our response time is quick and all of the interactions with our company have been excellent! We'll keep working until you feel comfortable, so if you ever need us we're just a phone call away!

Todd H.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went well the guys were on time and finished 4 hours latter and it works fine, happy with the overall project.
Description of Work: Replaced a Trane heat pump with a new one.

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
$6,832.31

Gay M.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It has been great. It has been superb. They were great. The whole service was impressive when they came in. For price, I think they were fair. They were very clean. They cleaned everything after themselves. They always came when they said and they were right on time. I was very impressed with the whole company.
Description of Work: We had a kitchen fire and they came in to make sure that nothing was damaged from the fire.

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

Response from O'Brien Service Co
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear how impressed you were with our company. We always try and be on time, and clean up after ourselves, so we're glad this is something you've noticed. And as you know, we're only a phone call away if you need us!

Contact information

5516 Business Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

https://obrienservice.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 - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.13062
Trade License Locale
NC
Trade License Authority
North Carolina Board Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

O'Brien Service Co is currently rated 4.9 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 - 4:00 PM

O'Brien Service Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, O'Brien Service Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, O'Brien Service Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, O'Brien Service Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, O'Brien Service Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, O'Brien Service Co offers warranties.
O'Brien Service Co offers the following services: HVAC maintenance heating and air conditioning repair HVAC replacement and installation UV light services indoor air quality solutions geothermal heating and cooling commercial HVAC
Maintenance/service on oil furnaces, window units, RV units, and water heaters. Duct cleaning

Contact information

5516 Business Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

https://obrienservice.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 - 4:00 PM