First Choice Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
About us
First Choice Heating & Air Conditioning Company has been providing Fredericksburg and surrounding community home owners with excellent service, replacement, repair and comprehensive maintenance since 1998. Our Residential Department specializes in home efficiency and home comfort systems. We service and install air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air cleaners. We provide home energy audit services and offer practical green solutions. Our residential technicians are focused on repairing your system right, the first time. We service all makes and models of heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, and indoor air quality equipment. We service all areas of the greater Fredericksburg Virginia market, including Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Garrisonville, and Prince William counties.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Air Conditioning, Heating System, Installation, Repair & Replacement.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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I found their price to be a little high when getting a bid on a replacement system for another property and they seemed to be unwilling to negotiate (about 15+% higher than another quality company) - be sure and check pricing.
Here's where my pain comes in. They installed the wrong system upon installation. Every house that is the same floor plan built within 6 months of mine has a 4 ton outside unit and a 4 ton inside unit. They installed a 5 ton outside unit and a 4 ton inside unit. I got quotes from several HVAC dealers and they all rated my house for a 4 ton unit. They all also noticed, independently I might add, that the systems were mismatched, which probably led to premature compressor failure.
I didn't want to call First Choice to install a new system for a couple of reasons. 1. I do not like York and 2. They had their chance when the house was built and failed. Why would I give them another chance to install something that is going to fail in 5-10 years and I'm out again? They had their chance. (Caveat, they said they can install Trane, but they are NOT certified Trane retailers and Trane themselves said their warranty only covers equipment installed by a certified Trane specialist. I'm not taking some guy's word that he'll make it right over a company's printed warranty)
My builder nor First Choice wanted to take responsibility. I could have pursued it further with legal action, but I really don't have the time nor inclination. I purchased a top of the line Trane system that is saving me all kinds of money on utility bills, so I guess I will come out ahead eventually.
However, I post this to say that if you decide to hire First Choice, please make sure the systems are installed correctly and the equipment they install is covered under a manufacturer's warranty.
on the heat pump to be non operable they provided several options to fix the situation. We chose to replace the both the outside and upstairs unit. The team showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves and finished when promised. The overall estimate, negotiation and repair experience was easy. First Choice is a family owned business that is truly professional.
As impressive as the service, their office staff was even better. Vickie was a real pro and explained in detail about First Choice and what they offer. They also called ahead to remind me of the appointment for the inspection and gave me the name of their service tech. He showed up within 5 minutes of the appointed time.
I was extremely impressed with the overall experience (and I was referred to them by another satisfied customer who has used them for about 10 years).
I would recommend for their customer service, professionalism, and knowledge. A good value, for sure.
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