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John Nugent & Sons Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

John Nugent & Sons is Northern Virginia's Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical Experts. Since 1975, we have been providing residential and commercial services that have helped people reduce their utility costs and increase their home or businesses temperature, plumbing, and electrical efficiency. Whether you need maintenance, repair or replacement, we want to be your heating and cooling service provider in McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Great Falls, Sterling, Ashburn, Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Centreville, Fairfax, Dulles or anywhere in the surrounding areas. Additional phone number - (703) 291-1926.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating & air conditioners – furnaces, geothermal heat pumps, cooling & boilers, plumbing – water heaters - tankless, sewer lines, garbage disposals, bathroom remodeling, septic, sewage ejector, well, sump, water softeners, filtration, quality testing, booster & leak detection, electrical – generator, circuit breaker, panel replacements, attic & ceiling fans, wiring – outlets, home, pool, hot tub & appliance & lighting - outdoor, recessed & security.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,434 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
3%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 251-275 of 1434 reviews

Christopher B.
02/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were on time, but the plumber quoted $1,800 to install it, and claimed that it would need to be purged again in 48 hours which would require another visit and labor. The system itself costs less than half of the installation quote, and another reputable plumber was willing to do the work for $525 (and had no mention of a 48 hour purge, nor do the instructions with the system; nor online). So either they did not want to do the work and therefore provided a very inflated quote, or else had no idea what they were doing.
Description of Work: Asked for a quote to install an in-home water-filter system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,800

Ian B.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Definitely worthwhile, and John Nugent & Sons seems to be a solid contractor that doesn't try to sell you services you don't really need.
Description of Work: Signed up for a bi-annual HVAC check and tune-up. This was the fall furnace check up.

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
$199

EDWARD C.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great, Technician quickly found and fixed problem.
Description of Work: Lost electric power to one section of house. Company was able to respond almost immediately ( 2 others could not respond for 2-3 days).

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
$149

Cynthia S.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
they were prompt, professional and pleasant
Description of Work: HVAC maintenance

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

Shawn P.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Shawn arrived on time, did the maintenance on the furnace which included changing filters on the furnace and humidifier. We have used John Nugent and sons in the past and will continue to use them for any maintenance or repairs in the future.
Description of Work: Annual furnace maintenance.

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

Joan F.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well! They completely fixed it.
Description of Work: They fixed a leak in the bathroom sink.

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

Clair G.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Not cheap, but professional and they stand behind their products/service,
Description of Work: Semi-annual heat pump and humidifier check-up and service. Episodic repair as needed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Shirley W.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The gentleman was competent and pleasant.So far the fix has worked.
Description of Work: Bleeder valve 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

Sheila D.
01/2017
3.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
I got good information on what I needed to do (install smoke detectors in each bedroom, which I have done) and all my questions were answered. I asked why my recessed lights in the kitchen were flickering and was told it was most likely the wall switch. I asked the electrician if he could change it and install a proper one and he said he could. The cost was crazy expensive. The work took all of 4 minutes to perform and I was charged $187.00 for the switch and the labor. I find this cost to be absolutely ridiculous. After the switch was installed and the electrician had left, I saw the lights were still flickering so I called the office the next day. I don't remember who I spoke with, but was told that if the lights are still flickering, then it is likely the recessed bulbs that are going bad and I should replace them. When I questioned the huge $187 light switch cost, I was told that this is the standard charge for replacing a switch. This is totally not acceptable to me. If this is the cost for something so minor, I can only imagine what a more complicated job would cost. In the future, I will definitely shop around for other electricians, and more moderate pricing.
Description of Work: I paid for an overall inspection of my home's electrical.

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

$300

Patti C.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are friendly, efficient, punctual and knowledgeable. Always get the job done.
Description of Work: They came for a routine maintenance check.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Robert S.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician (Kris) was very fast and professional.
Description of Work: Minor electrical work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$141

John C.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with this company. They were competitive in their quote, prompt in quoting and doing the work. The man who quoted delivered the quote as promised, was prompt in following up on my queries. The team who did the work were extremely good, thorough. They tidied up the complex wiring from the previous system and made it look immaculate. Their workmanship was very high standard. The team included an electrician and were able to provide the 240V at the panel to drive the new air handler in one system which was previously 120V. They installed Ecobee thermostats and understood what was needed to make them operational with the system. I was also impressed when a woman from John Nugent knocked on my door during the work to let me know she was stopping by to deliver a birthday cupcake to one of the workers. It is clear the business values its workers and this is reflected in the quality and pride they have in the work they do.
Description of Work: Replace two A/C systems with new Carrier systems and some plumbing work to replace a pipe worn by the previous A/C systems vibrations.

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
$16,000

Seth R.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
After receiving multiple quotes on HVAC systems that were too big for my house, Carl came in and quoted the right system the first time.
Description of Work: New furnace, water heater, and air conditioner.

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

Geoffrey D.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great! Shawn was awesome and so knowledgable!
Description of Work: Heater chevj

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
$100

George B.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Nugent and Sons sent an engineer to measure and spec out the system the next day after the initial diagnosis. They were able to do the entire install within a week of my system breaking. I could not be any happier with my new Heat Pump and Air Handler. I already notice a huge improvement with the heating vs my old system. As far as the install went, everything was perfect. They came in and got all the work done in under a day. A team of three engineers did the install. They also spent plenty of time to train me on using my new system as well as my new Wifi thermostat. As far as price goes, I didn't have the time to get any additional estimates due to a fully broken system however the price seemed very reasonable for a company with such high reviews. They gave me the Angies list discount on the full system. In advance I received the part numbers for the Carrier Heat Pump and Air Handler and Wifi Thermostat that would be used. When I checked the cheapest prices online with no install, it was close to what I paid with Nugent and Sons. I assume they make the bulk of their money from quantity discounts from Carrier which is great for consumers like me. A day after the install was complete, I noticed that the way the Air Handler pipe was run to the side of my new unit, that it was a a very tight squeeze for me to get to the back of my system. Nugent and Sons sent a technician back to correct this minor cosmetic issue for me free of charge. The pipe position was altered to give me a little bit extra space. As a whole, between all the visits, (Initial Investigation of old system, Install of New system and Moving Pipe), I worked with 5 different Nugent and Son's employees. I would rate all 5 of them with the highest scores in every category. Another thing I liked about this company is that a month after the install, they sent me a Holiday Card with some cookies and also inquired how everything was working for me. Not many companies will actually check back with you to make sure you to make sure everything is ok. I can't be an happier with the total experience. I will definitely use Nugent and Sons for future preventative maintenance so I can get the most out of my new system.
Description of Work: My Air Handler stopped working on a 13 year old Westinghouse system. After doing some initial diagnostics on my own and looking at reviews, I called Nugent and Sons. They came out same day and after running diagnostics determined that the motor was burned out on my old Westinghouse system. Although the part could be ordered, it was expensive and I was better off putting the money towards a new Carrier system. I love how Carrier has excellent reviews and is name brand so if in the future I need parts, I won't run into the system problem. Also, there are many companies in the area that are Carrier approved as opposed to Westinghouse which only had a single company and had no availability to help me with my outage for 3 weeks.

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
$7,250

Barbara S.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was extremely professional and thorough. I love this company and I would highly recommend to anyone!!!
Description of Work: This company installed a new HVAC system during the summer and this was a checkup to make sure everything was going smoothly.

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

LAURA G.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. Electricians were on time, professional, friendly and able to fix the problem quickly.
Description of Work: Diagnosed problem with an outlet that wasn't working

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
$140

Marina U.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician came in on time, quickly identified the problems, and charged a very reasonable price to fix the issue.
Description of Work: I had several outlets that were not working.

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
$150

Lindsay C.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Jason was our technician. He very thoroughly went through the furnace and all of the settings. We found that the inducer and the board were having issues. I had those replaced by Nugent last year and they covered the parts and labor under warranty. I had a cycling issue that later appeared. It turned out to be the humidifier. Jason did some troubleshooting and figured out that the humidifier fan was always on power and would cycle on and off with the humidistat. He rewired it so it only came on when the humidistat wanted and the furnace was also running. Nugent did this with no charge as part of the service contract even though they did not install it. I am very happy with Nugent and plan on keeping them in the family.
Description of Work: Service contract for a HVAC system - Fall Service Call

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

Susan D.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They've always been knowledgeable and professional people. They're friendly and neat.
Description of Work: They did the HVAC 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
$80

Eugene R.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Perfect service.. Will absolutely call them back for all my HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection and cleaning.

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

James C.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
The experience was great. The person who came out to give us an estimate was very professional and noticed things that other plumbers had not noticed. For instance another plumber had said that we could not drain the washing machine into the pipe that the laundry sink was currently attached to. John Nugent's plumber took a close look and determined that the pipe was a width that could handle the discharge. John Nugent's plumber also pointed out that the gas line going to our dryer had a frozen cut-off valve that needed replacing. On the day of the work, Matt showed up and began the work. He realized that he needed some backup and called in a helper. Both were very courteous and professional and explained what they were doing. They did everything that was on the estimate and the price was exactly as stated on the estimate. They are a little more expensive than other plumbing companies, but in my opinion they are worth it because of their expertise.
Description of Work: We needed a new laundry sink put in and also we needed to change the washing machine discharge to go directly to the standpipe and not into the laundry sink.

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
$2,000

Corrine L.
11/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Could not use this company. I was emailed and spoke to someone who told me they did not service my county. Requesting refund.
Description of Work: I wanted my heater checked, but could not use this provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

$49

Thomas P.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A-ok. Technician performed minor repairs and provided good advice.
Description of Work: Seasonal HVAC tune-up for heat pump and gas boiler.

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
$158

Ahalya S.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are professional even when there was a problem, they came back and did it in a timely manner.
Description of Work: They replaced my air conditioner.

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
$4,000

Contact information

45921 Maries Rd, Sterling, VA 20166

http://www.nugentsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705004543
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Generator,
Natural Gas Lines,
Lighting,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Ceiling Fans,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

John Nugent & Sons Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

John Nugent & Sons Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, John Nugent & Sons Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, John Nugent & Sons Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, John Nugent & Sons Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, John Nugent & Sons Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, John Nugent & Sons Inc offers warranties.
John Nugent & Sons Inc offers the following services: Heating & air conditioners – furnaces, geothermal heat pumps, cooling & boilers, plumbing – water heaters - tankless, sewer lines, garbage disposals, bathroom remodeling, septic, sewage ejector, well, sump, water softeners, filtration, quality testing, booster & leak detection, electrical – generator, circuit breaker, panel replacements, attic & ceiling fans, wiring – outlets, home, pool, hot tub & appliance & lighting - outdoor, recessed & security.

Contact information

45921 Maries Rd, Sterling, VA 20166

http://www.nugentsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day