At JES Heating & Cooling, Inc., we pride ourselves on being the best HVAC company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Professional and polite"
Domenick A on August 2023
At JES Heating & Cooling, Inc., we pride ourselves on being the best HVAC company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
Sync Mechanical Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We cover all of Duchess County, Orange County, Putnam County and Sullivan County
"Excellent service by Jon and his techs. They spent time diagnosing and repairing our Central AC. Another well-known company in the area told us we had to replace the whole unit. Sync was able to repair the unit and saved us thousands of dollars. Thank you!"
John B on June 2025
Sync Mechanical Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We cover all of Duchess County, Orange County, Putnam County and Sullivan County
"Excellent service by Jon and his techs. They spent time diagnosing and repairing our Central AC. Another well-known company in the area told us we had to replace the whole unit. Sync was able to repair the unit and saved us thousands of dollars. Thank you!"
Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.
"HVAC service was amazing from Jones Service. From start to finish everything was perfect. The price was very competitive. Love their work."
Danielle R on July 2025
Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.
"HVAC service was amazing from Jones Service. From start to finish everything was perfect. The price was very competitive. Love their work."
Locally owned and operated by lifetime Sullivan County resident Bob Mapes and his family, Black Bear Fuel Oil provides one-stop convenience with a personal touch for all your home comfort and commercial service needs. Whether you need heating oil for your home or business, plumbing or HVAC maintenance and installations, or 24/7/365 emergency service, Black Bear will be there when and where you need us. You can rely on Black Bear for: ∎honest, prompt and courteous service ∎full-service home comfort and commercial fuel support ∎trained, knowledgeable technicians ∎24/7/365 emergency coverage ∎individual attention ∎reliable supply and quality products
"Highly recommended! Their furnace proposal was fairly priced. Arrival was very punctual and installation was neatly and professionally done. Very satisfied with Black Bear service."
Michael E W on August 2025
Locally owned and operated by lifetime Sullivan County resident Bob Mapes and his family, Black Bear Fuel Oil provides one-stop convenience with a personal touch for all your home comfort and commercial service needs. Whether you need heating oil for your home or business, plumbing or HVAC maintenance and installations, or 24/7/365 emergency service, Black Bear will be there when and where you need us. You can rely on Black Bear for: ∎honest, prompt and courteous service ∎full-service home comfort and commercial fuel support ∎trained, knowledgeable technicians ∎24/7/365 emergency coverage ∎individual attention ∎reliable supply and quality products
"Highly recommended! Their furnace proposal was fairly priced. Arrival was very punctual and installation was neatly and professionally done. Very satisfied with Black Bear service."
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
Frank M on August 2023
D. Rohde Home Services is a fully insured Home Service company that provides affordable top quality services to the Hudson Valley, including parts of Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene and Orange Counties. This family owned company has decades of experience and will always arrive at your home with a smile and with all of the tools and knowledge necessary to take care of any plumbing and heating problem, big or small. Bathroom or kitchen remodel? We do that too! We have no minimal trip charge and our pricing is designed to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. We are there when you need us and will take care of your needs in the quickest, cleanest, and most professional way possible.
"I believe this was a scam. They arrived. There was almost a $300 estimate before starting the job estimate was never supplied blamed, getting a permit, which other plumber was able to get in less than a day never heard back until I complained still have not received an estimate play they did not wanna do the job and just took the money."
With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
"Thank you very helpful"
Brian H on July 2025
With 30 years of combined experience, Polar Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is your #1 choice for plumbing, heating, water treatment and air conditioning needs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. So call or text 845-522-5112! Visit our website at www.callpolarpete.com to learn about the Polar experience.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Great service very polite and caring"
Lissette M on December 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
In Business Since: 2014 In the industry since 1991, Hudson Valley HVAC, is your go to company for all your heating, cooling, and water treatment needs! We believe in an unparalleled attention to detail and a personable service like nothing you have ever experienced before. Give us a call and find out why we are Orange County's preferred HVAC service! BBB A+ rated Home Advisor 5 seals of Excellence Badges, including Elite Service Contractor. Be assured throughout this Global Pandemic, as a business in this essential HVAC Industry, we are taking all steps and measures to protect our clients as well as ourselves. Stay safe, be well. Financing Application Link: https://www.ffcapplication.com/?i=dSiJJLUfQM7onPhJRALIxoPaMaQVUUllvZjAL0TKsKo=
"This review is long overdue, we replaced our furnace end of February 2023. After getting a couple of quotes, I called Hudson Valley HVAC. Personable and professional, Mitch went over everything that needed to be done, remove and replace furnace informed me of the procedures they would use and gave me a fair estimate of job. He showed up on time, work was performed very efficiently and neatly. Highly recommend"
Richard Y on January 2024
In Business Since: 2014 In the industry since 1991, Hudson Valley HVAC, is your go to company for all your heating, cooling, and water treatment needs! We believe in an unparalleled attention to detail and a personable service like nothing you have ever experienced before. Give us a call and find out why we are Orange County's preferred HVAC service! BBB A+ rated Home Advisor 5 seals of Excellence Badges, including Elite Service Contractor. Be assured throughout this Global Pandemic, as a business in this essential HVAC Industry, we are taking all steps and measures to protect our clients as well as ourselves. Stay safe, be well. Financing Application Link: https://www.ffcapplication.com/?i=dSiJJLUfQM7onPhJRALIxoPaMaQVUUllvZjAL0TKsKo=
"This review is long overdue, we replaced our furnace end of February 2023. After getting a couple of quotes, I called Hudson Valley HVAC. Personable and professional, Mitch went over everything that needed to be done, remove and replace furnace informed me of the procedures they would use and gave me a fair estimate of job. He showed up on time, work was performed very efficiently and neatly. Highly recommend"
For over 25 years, Expert Mechanical, LLC, has been taking care of the homeowners and business owners in and around the Goshen area. We have the ability and experience to handle any of your plumbing and heating needs. Call us today for an estimate!
"Seth and his guys were great! Very proffessional and neat job. Seth is personable, knowledgeable and responsive to calls and txts. Left the job immaculate. I rarely leave reviews and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this contractor.
Sean M.
New Windsor"
Sean M on December 2025
For over 25 years, Expert Mechanical, LLC, has been taking care of the homeowners and business owners in and around the Goshen area. We have the ability and experience to handle any of your plumbing and heating needs. Call us today for an estimate!
"Seth and his guys were great! Very proffessional and neat job. Seth is personable, knowledgeable and responsive to calls and txts. Left the job immaculate. I rarely leave reviews and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this contractor.
Sean M.
New Windsor"
Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.
"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."
Helena G on May 2023
Family owned full service heating, cooling and refrigeration company with other 20 years experience. We are fully insured. We provide service in Orange , Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess county.
"Sync mechanical was super professional and efficient. Family owned business very trusting and caring team. John was awesome at advising all kinds of different systems, and very honest for brand selection and pricing."
Helena G on May 2023
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
Not if you have a standard unit. Because portable AC units actually work to dehumidify the room, you’ll likely need to drain the unit from time to time—but you won’t have to put water into it. There is, however, another type of air conditioner called a swamp cooler that requires water to operate. If you have a swamp cooler, you may need to fill a reservoir with water and potentially ice. But a swamp cooler is different from a standard portable AC unit.
No, heat pump maintenance needs are very similar to air conditioners, including keeping outdoor units clean, changing filters regularly, and occasionally scheduling a refrigerant check to see if any has leaked out. Heat pumps typically switch automatically between heating and cooling, so you don’t need to worry about manually changing them every season. However, since they are always on call, they can develop wear and tear faster than an air conditioner.
One of the fastest ways to unfreeze an AC unit is to turn off the unit and, if it’s warm outside, use the fan-only mode to help blow warmer air through the unit to speed up the defrosting process. While it may be tempting to use a hair dryer to defrost the air conditioner, that high heat can damage the coils.
After defrosting, if you can safely solve the issue with a fix like changing the filter, go ahead and do so. Otherwise, call in a pro before turning your AC back on.
If your AC unit isn’t cooling and you haven’t figured out why, there are a few good reasons to turn it off ASAP. The source of the issue, whether that be leaking refrigerant or a broken compressor, will worsen and cause more damage to the overall unit the longer the machine is allowed to run. When in doubt, shut it down until you or an AC pro can ensure everything is working properly.
The compressor is the heart of your AC system and is one of the most important parts required to keep it functioning properly. If your AC unit is making a popping, banging, clanging, clicking, or screeching sound, it could point to a problem with the compressor. If the unit is physically vibrating, that can also be an indication that your AC compressor is going bad.
The Circleville, NY homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
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