How much should an HVAC service call be?

• <div><p>Most HVAC companies charge a flat service call fee of between <b>$75 and $150</b>, which includes traveling to your home and inspecting your system to find the underlying problem. Keep in mind that these prices only include diagnostics and the actual repairs will usually be billed separately. If you’re calling for routine service, the service call will be included in your inspection and tune-up, with the total sitting around <b>$150</b>. Your prices could be a little higher if you have a very large home with multiple condensers and air handlers, as inspections and servicing take longer.</p></div>

Do you need backup heat with geothermal?

• <div><p>If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/furnace-and-heating-basics.htm">furnace</a> or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Robert B Payne always has top notch customer service, from taking my order by phone for a delivery of heating oil, to taking my payment, and for delivering oil exactly when promised. I will continue to use them every year.
Robert B. Payne, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Total Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing receives a 5-star rating from us. They installed a new AC promptly the next day, just in time for the summer heat. The staff was friendly, nice, and courteous. Nathan and Charlie were awesome, and the AC installers were skilled. We will continue to use...
Total Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2015
Excellent. All work was done in less than two days. A callback was needed because oil heat didn't always cut in when temperatures got low enough to call for it.Job well done. System is quieter and temperature more stable than with older system. Definite A grade for work. Price was fair but...
WOODWARD ELECTRIC CO
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Reviewed in April 2014
After scheduling an appointment for 8:00 on Friday morning, I requested an oil change, a check on alignment, and a check on my ac/heat fans since they weren't working. I received a call on Friday afternoon that I needed tires, and the less expensive ones wouldn't be in the store until Saturday...
Little Tire Co Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
I was very impressed with Mr. Billington and D&L Mechanical Services. Mr. Billington came out quickly and got right to work. Thank goodness it was only a loose wire and reset button that needed to be fixed, but Mr. Billington checked over the whole furnace and gave me many tips to help with...
D and L Mechanical Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
I like using firestone because it is close to my work. I drop my car off at 7 am on my way in to work and pick it up after work. I have done this on several occasions and it is always ready by the time promised. The staff is friendly and since I am a teacher and can not answer the phone during...
Firestone Complete Auto Care - Fredericksburg
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Reviewed in September 2013
I have taken my Dodge Grand Caravan to them for the oil change on at least 5 occasions. Each time, they are usually fairly fast. However, I do have a few concerns on the service. Each time I have had my oil changed there, I have heard something different. The time before last, the mechanic came...
Buggy Bathe Auto Wash, Lube & Detail Shoppe
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Since 1992, Commonwealth Environmental Associates, Inc. has offered environmental testing, assessment and consulting services in Virginia and the surrounding southeastern states. These services have been completed for a wide range of retail, development, financial, commercial, legal, industrial, agricultural and residential clients. We are members of BBB and NFIB. Licensed & Insured.

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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

It’s a better use of energy (and your money) NOT to run an ERV system all the time. Most experts recommend that you cycle your ERV system on and off throughout the year. However, the recommended advice could change based on your climate, the number of people in your home, the size and style of your home, and your heating and cooling system. Contact a local pro for more specific advice.

There are three main types of heat pumps. An air-source heat pump system is the most common and has two parts—an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor heat pump unit. A ductless heat pump system functions similarly to an air-source heat pump system but doesn’t need ductwork to distribute the air. A geothermal heat pump system pulls heat from the ground to help heat your home.

Most HVAC companies charge a flat service call fee of between $75 and $150, which includes traveling to your home and inspecting your system to find the underlying problem. Keep in mind that these prices only include diagnostics and the actual repairs will usually be billed separately. If you’re calling for routine service, the service call will be included in your inspection and tune-up, with the total sitting around $150. Your prices could be a little higher if you have a very large home with multiple condensers and air handlers, as inspections and servicing take longer.

If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a furnace or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.

An evaporator or swamp cooler is a common alternative for small spaces. These coolers blow moist air into a space to help cool it down. They are more affordable than misters and use much less water. However, coolers will not have the same cooling effect as misters, cannot help plants survive the heat, and only reach a small area.

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