Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc

About us

Family owner and operated since 1959, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co. has been designing, installing and servicing residential air conditioning and heating systems in the Washington Metropolitan area. We install “total comfort conditioning” systems to meet the unique configurations of individual homes, recommending systems that fit each customer’s needs. At Richards, we are proud of our work and are dedicated to maintaining a reputation in the industry and the community as reliable experts. Richards is a fully licensed and insured mechanical, gas fitting, and electrical contractor. We qualify in the installation and service of all aspects of heating & air conditioning systems. Our service department also offer three levels of service agreements to meet your needs.

Business highlights

66 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Heating & air conditioning - sales, installation & service.

Services we don't offer

Air duct cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.71,173 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 801-825 of 1173 reviews

Caleb L.
05/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were awesome!
Description of Work: HVAC Repair

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
$225

Response from Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
Thank you very much for the review. We are truly glad that we were able to help you with your HVAC repairs.

Subir D.
06/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Perfect. Happy.
Description of Work: Service 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

Marian A.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Would use again
Description of Work: Furnace Service

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

WARREN P.
07/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was an excellent experience from the sales person through the installation and instructions on using and maintaining the new unit. The sales person gave complete explanations and there was no high pressure. I compared their prices and when including the Carrier rebate they were less expensive. They installed the unit quickly and the people were friendly. I have always found Richard's to be honest and reliable.
Description of Work: Installed new A/C and Furnace. Removed and took away old 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
$7,000

MARGARET D.
06/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I really like that they always send out the same technician. The lady that answers the phone is always very courteous and helpful.
Description of Work: They have done some repairs in the past. I also have a service agreement and they come out twice a year.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark S.
04/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Work took most of a full day for crew. Main crew was 2 guys, but at different times as many as 4 or 5 were working on the job. They laid down floor protection and cleaned as they went.
Description of Work: I had my 20-year-old air conditioning condenser unit and the 28-year-old furnace replaced by Richards. Jim Smith was professional and fully explained the options. I ended up spending a little more and going with a super efficient heat pump system because of an $1,100 rebate that was offered. I went with a Carrier Hybrid Heat system using my existing gas line and a new heat pump. Cost of system was $6,000 with a rebate of $1,100 that is filed by Richards so there is no hassle with paperwork.

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
$4,900

John H.
04/2008
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The installation and equipment part of this deal were fine. They came out quoted the price of an upgraded, higher efficiency 2 stage heat pump system. Jim Smith, our salesman, stated that we would be eligible for a $300 tax credit because we were installing a high efficiency system. We didn't know anything about this and were happy to hear it. Our accountant is filing our taxes and needed documentation for the tax credit so I called Richards to get whatever copies were needed. I was told my salesman was not available, but would call back. A different salesman called back to take the heat because he was stuck delivering the bad news that I would have had to replace my entire heating system to qualify for the tax credit. The product was good, but honesty is important to me and I would never do business with them again because of this.
Description of Work: Replaced and upgraded Heat Pump, coil, TXV valve and new programmable Thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$5,400

SHERIDAN G.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This is a family owned business that I have used for over 7 years. Their work is top quality and they are very professional. They came out the same day we called them. They are very knowledgeable and extremely reputable. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: The motor start capacitor on the air conditioner unit outside of my home was replaced in less than an hour.

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

FRANK H.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are friendly and polite when they come out. The price is reasonable as well. They are a good company to work with. They are always thorough as well. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a good heating and a/c company.
Description of Work: I have a yearly contract with them to clean and fix things as needed on the heating and a/c equipment in my 2400 square foot home. The last time they were out, they came and did a regular maintenance check.

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
$318

Beverly W.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I pay about 300 dollars every year for my service plan and I do think that they are a little pricey. One thing that impressed me about the company though was that I was able to call them about an issue that I had with my A/C and they told me to try changing a fuse first before I had them come out there for a service fee. I took their advice and it worked, so they saved me money in the end.
Description of Work: I have a four bedroom town home and they service my air conditioning unit every quarter.

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
$300

PETER G.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
What impresses me is that rather than immediately sell me a new system two years ago, they've made a couple of low-cost repairs that have kept the system going. That said, it looks like the system might be dead, so we may get to see how a replacement goes.
Description of Work: Repaired outside unit, bad board.

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
$120

CAROLINE C.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very nice, competent and knowledgeable. They have different levels of service plans available and you are put on a priority list as to the service contract you have purchased. They installed the thermostat the same day it came in.
Description of Work: We purchased a maintenance contract from them that includes a house call in the spring and one in the fall. They recently installed a new thermostat and only charged me for the thermostat, not the labor. The thermostat had to be ordered. I do not remember how much the contract is, however the price I have used is the price for the 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
$218

BILL D.
08/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The workmanship is beautiful. For the first time in six years, we have air conditioning that really works properly. From the initial call to Richards, we had a technician on site the same day. Within two days, we had the system fully replaced. The price quoted was exactly what was charged. However, they delivered far more than what was in the quote. These are very serious professionals who arrived in a van loaded with testing and diagnostic equipment. I have never seen anything like this in the 25 years I've lived in this area. Polite, knowledgeable and very informative.
Description of Work: Full replacement of a second air conditioner unit, stabilized pad. Replaced all cables, ducts and wiring. Added secondary fuse. The builder's grade unit had failed several times during it's six year lifespan. This time, the condenser coil completely blew, spewing oil everywhere.

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
$2,100

LOUISA S.
06/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job and were reliable.
Description of Work: They repaired my air conditioner.

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
$600

WARREN P.
05/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Jim Smith came out. He is very knowledgeable, was familiar with my particular unit, and knows the unit has a history of high reliability, and is pretty energy efficient. Bottom line: there is no need to get a unit at this time. He is very honest and if I did need to buy another unit, he'd sell me only what I need. His quote was also 20-25% less than the competitor.
Description of Work: I have a maintenance contract with another company and every year they tell me that my A/C unit needs to be replaced. They had a salesperson come out and quote me a price on a new unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

RONALD K.
02/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Richards was highly recommended by a friend. I had them work on my AC last year and was very satisfied. This time, my heat pump stopped working. The first tech that came out said it was not economical to fix (it was 20 years old - twice the usual life). He put me in touch with the sales guy, who gave me 4 choices of units with specific $ amounts on the phone with exact models of Carrier units and explained the differences. I already knew something about what they would cost, so I selected one of the options right then and there. It's Feb, yet they called and came out one day later. They originally predicted two days, but would have been done sooner if the metalwork guy had arrived earlier. They were VERY professional, and were careful to put down canvas on my carpet. My old unit had not been installed to code, so they upgraded at no additional cost. They even replaced the thermostat. They explained everything and said they'd come back if I had any problems.
Description of Work: Replaced my heat pump and transfer unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

PETER G.
08/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ever since I went to Richards I've been extremely pleased. Prompt, polite service. Reasonable costs. Honest. Good work, nice people.
Description of Work: They fixed a heating problem, and also fixed our humidifier, which hadn't been hooked up right after previous work (no charge).

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
$120

JUDY H.
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I'm very happy with their service plan. They call me and come out to service everything so my summers are cool and winters are comfortable!
Description of Work: They service my furnace and AC every year as well as installing AC and replacing my 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

SARA P.
06/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
One of the best service companies I've used. Work was excellent. Price was $3,000 - $7,000 below the other estimates we received for the same job. HVAC technicians were prompt and courteous.
Description of Work: Replaced gas heating and air conditioning unit and hot water heater.

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
$3,000

SHARON L.
05/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I think they definitely lost money on this job! For about $3,000 I had easily 100 manhours PLUS of course the new boiler etc etc. But their service and dedication and prompt response to someone who had never done business with them before, made a lasting impression on me. Whenever I see a Richard's truck on the road I think really good thoughts! I wouldn't call anyone else IF I have a problem in the future.
Description of Work: January 2003 my furnace died just as I went to bed. Richard's was there first thing in the morning. They could not finish the job that day (8 or 10 hours) but returned the next morning (chilly night by the fire for me!) and stayed until the job was done at 9:00 p.m. or so. I must have had five or six men working around my house and crawlspace at various times. When the temperature finally came back up to 62 degrees and stayed there, they returned to make adjustments at no charge to me.

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
$2,925

EMMA F.
03/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I met with around 6 different companies before choosing Richards, and they were wonderful. There price was also the best for the furnace. They wanted to charge too much for the return air duct, but they brought the price down when I talked to them about it. They replaced things I wasn't even expecting them to replace (the main furnace switch, patched a hole in the main plenum that had just been taped previously, and rerouted my A/C water line). They were really nice and did not get annoyed when I had lots of questions and special requests. They were also very clean. They put down canvas mats to protect my floor and were actually walking around in little booties at the end to dirty again after they'd cleaned up. The job was completed in one day.
Description of Work: New gas furnace and a return air duct were 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
$2,500

CHRYSTAL G.
10/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
NEW TO US, BUT PRICE COMPETITIVE AND TIMELY DELIVERY OF UNIT. RICHARDS DID A WONDERFUL JOB, DISPOSED OF THE OLD ONE AND REPLACED WITH QUIETER MORE EFFICIENT UNIT. THE CREW WAS GREAT & POLITE.
Description of Work: REPLACED UNIT WITH CARRIER 2-STAGE HEATING UNIT. USED CHIMNEY FRIENDLY DRAFT KIT, NEW APRILAIR HUMIDIFIER. ALSO OUTDOOR UNIT FOR A/C.

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
$6,485

09/2005
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
THEY DO A VERY GOOD JOB. THEY ALWAYS COME PROMPTLY WHEN OR IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PLEASANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH. I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS COMPANY'S SERVICES.
Description of Work: SERVICE AND REPAIR OF FURNACE AND A/C UNIT.

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
$300

09/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND WELL INFORMED. THEY WERE VERY GOOD AT THEIR JOB. THEY FOUND A VERY SIMPLE PROBLEM AND FIXED IT FOR FREE. THEY DID ALL THEIR WORK IN A GOOD TIME WITHOUT MAKING MISTAKES. THEY DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: INSTALLED HEATING AND AIR DUCTS.

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
$4,500

Michael B.
04/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
PRICE WAS VERY COMPETITIVE. QUOTE PROVIDED QUICKLY--NO ROOM FOR NEGOTIATION, BUT WAS BASED ON DETAILED SURVEY OF HEATING NEEDS. INSTALLATION WAS PERFORMED PROMPTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. ONE TECHNICAL PROBLEM WAS QUICKLY RESOLVED. DECLINED MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COMPETITIVELY PRICED.
Description of Work: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FURNACE UNDER THIS CONTRACT. TWO YEARS EARLIER THEY SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED A FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR THE SECOND HEAT/AIR SYSTEM IN THE HOUSE

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,375

Contact information

200 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

http://www.richardsac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories


FAQ

Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers warranties.
Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers the following services: Heating & air conditioning - sales, installation & service.
Air duct cleaning

Contact information

200 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

http://www.richardsac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM