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Empire Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning

About us

Empire Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is an independent dealer for American Standard, Amana, Daikin, Bradford White and many more product lines. We solve heating, cooling, water heating and indoor air quality problems for our customers. Our technicians have earned the Angie's List Super Service Award 15 times. Our main office is located in Decatur, Georgia with a satellite office in Cumming, Georgia to serve the greater north Atlanta area. We service, install, and repair all makes and models of heating and air conditioning equipment including ductless systems and heat pumps. To maintain our high standards, all of our senior technicians are NATE certified. Together, our team has more than 200 years heating and air conditioning experience. Empire performs background checks, random drug tests and even personality profiles along with continuous customer service training to ensure you have a pleasant and worry-free experience. We are active in the contracting community and participate with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Conditioned Air Association of Georgia, MAACA, ASHRAE and other professional organizations to stay on top of the issues that concern you. Services are priced by the job so you don't have to watch the clock when our technicians are completing the services you need. Additional phone 404-294-0900.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Service, Sales & Installation - Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. Planned Maintenance Programs - Residential & Commercial. Indoor Air Quality Testing & Solutions.

Services we don't offer

Well Installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7862 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
9%
3
4%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 862 reviews

Richard M.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was great! He told me what was wrong, what he did to fix the issue, and also told me how much it would cost before he performed any work. After he finished, the final price was less than quoted.
Description of Work: Checked AC unit, made sure that it was operational. Checked lines of unit and made recommendations.

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
$240

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

Thomas W.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well. I had a dirty filter that was replaced, tech checked system and it was running ok for the $69 original coupon. Added 1st one pound of Freon for the additional $136. I thought doing our dialogue that the Freon was $36 so seeing it as $136 on the receipt was a little shocking. But based on my prior interactions with the technician, I assumed that I must have NOT heard his original estimated price for the 1st one pound. I did not get that he was dishonest at all. Very knowledgeable and professional. We made jokes about their name matching the empire flooring company which I brought up, and laughed about when I had Angie's list call them to determine their timetable to honor my coupon. He said they get lots of request for carpet....smile. I have a very close church member normally as my A/C repair guy, but he was busy and unavailable; and if that occurs again I will use Empire again. Great Job!!
Description of Work: Provided the a/c tune up, replaced air filter and added 1st one pound of Freon

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
$136

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review. We use flat rate pricing and the first pound of refrigerant includes setting up for superheat / subcooling, weighing tank in and out, recording to meet epa regulations etc. Additional pounds are less expensive. Charging a system with refrigerant is a bit different that filling a gas tank. the pressures and line temperatures change as the charging is taking place. Outdoor temperature, indoor temperature and humidity as well as airflow of the indoor unit all play a part.

Kimberly D.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The guy was prompt and and got the job done quickly, he explained the things he saw that looked good and things that looked worth keeping an eye on. Very professional.
Description of Work: General A/C tune up and inspection.

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
$69

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review.

Julie C.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My service tech arrived and he was very professional and knowledgeable. After a very short time he identified the problem and fixed the blown capacitor. I would use them again
Description of Work: Replaced blown capacitor.

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
$280

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review.

Kelly H.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service went very good and system is working great.
Description of Work: Inspected our AC and Heat system.

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
$70

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review.

Anna R.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This company was very cooperative with me having to change the appointment at the last minute and then the service guy was right on time. He was informative and courteous. He did not push me to buy anything I didn't want. He was quick to get the job done yet did not rush through it. I will use this company again.
Description of Work: Ran diagnostics on A/C unit and suggested a cleaning. Then, the technician cleaned the unit and it has been running much more efficiently.

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
$130

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you. Our guys are hustling to keep up with the heat wave and I'm glad to hear they have taken the time required to properly provide your service.

Jimmy S.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
the tech was efficient and did a good job.
Description of Work: maintenance check on existing system: main unit, air filters, etc.

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
$70

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review.

Matthew D.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They usually are quick and efficient, but in the summer months, things get backed up quickly. Be sure to book your service appointments early.
Description of Work: Empire installed new HVAC units in one of my rental properties and also maintains the service contract on both of my HVAC units at my present home.

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
$175,000

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review and mentioning how work volume effects the schedule. The heating and air conditioning business as you might imagine has huge swings in demand for our services. Typically we do three times as much work in June as we do in February. This is one of the main reasons we offer maintenance programs and give such strong discounts to our maintenance customers. We know a well maintained machine is much less likely to break down under heavy load. We also know we will need work to do when it's not hot or cold outside. Our maintenance customers get their work done before the peak season at a big discount so it saves them money and helps us level out the annual work load. On the rare occasion a planned maintenance customer does have a breakdown in peak season they still get the discount and they also get priority scheduling. Thanks for choosing Empire. We look forward to serving you.

Connie and Shawn B.
07/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
very good, so far no problems.
Description of Work: maintenance for a/c unit

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting a review.

Jennifer G.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Super fast, tidy, didn't try and jerk me around or upsell things, create bogus issues.
Description of Work: Annual summer service.

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
$189

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

Margaret B.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called Empire at 9:30 am last week and they were able to send a technician later the same day. They recommended a total new system since mine was 25 years old. I took their word for it since I had used them in the past (10-15 years ago) and had been satisfied. Also they had good reviews on Angies List. I was disappointed though that I had to wait 8 days for the next installation as it's been in the mid 90's during this period. To help they installed a small window unit in the bedroom which got us by, but barely. The installation team, Blake and Dell, were terrific. They came on time, worked unobtrusively and cleaned up afterwards. They were polite and courteous and seemed knowledgeable. Blake made sure to put my screen back when removing the window unit. Dell was quite helpful in assisting in my setting up the wireless thermostat. Chris, the sales person, has been responsive and accessible to answer my questions. it was just installed yesterday so I can't comment on the unit's operation yet. but overall I was very happy with Empire. I'm not sure about pricing since I didn't get other bids due to the extreme heat. I called another provider and they were unable to give me any estimate of installation wait time so I felt pressure to get this moving.
Description of Work: They diagnosed my AC and installed a completely new HVAC system

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
$6,800

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you so much for your review. This summer started off pretty mild but it has been relentless these last six weeks. I appreciate your taking the time to mention the men that worked for you and your kind words regarding their efforts. We look forward to serving you in the future.

Farid M.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything is an 'A' for those guys. I would use them again.
Description of Work: .

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
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you.

Elizabeth R.
07/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Was hoping what the tech did would suffice but hot weather and upstairs the extra freon could not keep it as cool. So Jaren was fine - it was the blunt, curt Lori who I spoke to on the phone about possibly having someone come out again is my issue. I would not use them again because of her.
Description of Work: Jaren, the tech, mentioned different options for my a/c issue. One was to do a leak search for $200 approx. and if leak found could cost as much as $800+ to repair. Second option was to add more freon to system. I chose to add freon to avoid higher cost. Jaren did good work, was polite - my issue is not with him. When I called to say that the a/c was still not cooling as needed, the receptionist, Samantha, I believe was polite and tried to answer my questions. Perhaps she felt she should escalate to someone above her so Loni got on the phone - was curt and short with her answers until I asked her why she was acting in such a way.

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

$200

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Please accept my apologies. Our team works hard to be pleasant and cordial no matter how long or hot the heatwave. Seems two our our team did a really fine job of that and I would again like to apologize for the one that fell short. Thank you for giving us the opportunity and I wish you all the best with your future service provider.

Jianzhong Z.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
went well. Technician is very hard working and professional.
Description of Work: A/C unit tuneup and inspection

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
$69

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

Mark B.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
In June our upstairs AC unit stopped working so we had our repair company come out to diagnose the problem under our annual maintenance agreement. After 3 attempts they could not give us a clear answer on what the problem was, and we didn't feel like we could completely trust them to get the work done at that point. I looked up Empire on Angie's List for our area and read the great reviews. We had another highly rated company come out also, but we felt best about the Empire technician (Cutty) who was very experienced and clearly communicated what had happened. Cutty designed a replacement solution that enabled us to continue to use the furnace/blower unit and just replace the coils and the outside unit. He also took into consideration some future renovations upstairs we have planned and made sure that the new system would be sufficient for the needed air conditioning. The installation crew was professional and worked hard to get the work done in the time frame they promised. We have enjoyed the new system for the last week and a half and are thankful that Empire was able to take care of us so well.
Description of Work: Empire came out to check on our air conditioning outdoor unit and give us quotes for repair and replacement. We replaced the outdoor unit and coil.

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

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to detail the process of working with our team. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

Laurie I.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service tech Scott came out and he was great! Our AC stopped running last night and we called Empire this morning and they said they would fit us in. It's supposed to be 95 degrees next few days so we were a little desperate. At 4:00 technician Scott came out and looked over the system and fixed it as quickly and inexpensively as possible by replacing the capacitor. Cost was $88 for residential dispatch and then $179 to replace the capacitor. We had a $35 off Angie's List coupon.
Description of Work: Replaced dual run capacitor in AC unit

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
$232

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review.

Alfonso B.
07/2015
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
First year went fine, unit worked great. By the second summer season the unit was not working at all during a very hot June in Atlanta. Called to get this addressed. They came out and fixed the issue next day but charged me $200. After one year of moderate use (we keep the unit at 72 degrees in the summer) this equipment was failing and they don't stand by their work. JUST ONE YEAR OF USE! FOR SURE STAY CLEAR OF AMERICAN STANDAR AC.
Description of Work: Installed a new American Standard AC unit and a Furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$4,800

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for posting and please accept my apologies for your troubles. Empire does provide a full one year comprehensive warranty including maintenance with each installation. American Standard does have a stellar reputation and has received top rating for reliability and dependability year after year. That being said your coil did fail outside the comprehensive warranty period. We do have special low cost pricing for repairs where the parts are covered by the OEM warranty on equipment installed by Empire. As noted on your invoice you were charged labor cost only. In review I agree American standard should participate in the cost of repair and our team submitted that subsequent to the repair. I anticipate a credit in short order.

Tracy S.
07/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
“There were additional things that they said that needed to be done”
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

Daniel D.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. I wasn't there but no complaints from my wife.
Description of Work: They did a 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
$55

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for your post.

Peyton C.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are great. Empire is fantastic, the price is really reasonable. I think I intended to review them for the HP A/C, for the new air conditioner and the water heater but I don't know if I actually did it. A couple of months ago, they come out twice a year to service the furnace and the air conditioner. Their service contract is average but the cost for the air conditioner and the water heater was good.
Description of Work: We use Empire for our heating and air conditioning. They replaced our air conditioner and our water heater a couple of years ago and now they do the HP A/C checkup twice a year so they were here a month or two ago.

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
$160

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We appreciate your business.

Cecelie G.
07/2015
4.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They are popular so if you need your AC fixed immediately, this may not happen. The technician was amazing. Professional, thoughtful, and explained everything that was happening. No complaints about him. My only issue is that I was quoted 2 possible prices, one by the technician which was correct and another by an admin over the phone. That and because the compressor we needed was not already in stock, we were charged for having it shipped to them, which in my opinion made no sense.
Description of Work: Tune service for A/C and check for leaks was done on the first visit. Replacement for my compressor on the second visit.

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

$1,700

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
We appreciate you taking the time to post your review.

Atsmon C.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Cutty showed up on time with amazing service and class A attitude. Loved the service, the explanations and the recommendations for future actions that i should take. VERY reliable and kind. will definitely hire again !. Thank you !
Description of Work: full A.C inspection, filters replaced, great job !

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
$69

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our service. We appreciate your kind words regarding Cutty.

Allison W.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was a furnace check. They had to replace a faulty circuit board for our upstairs unit. It took a few days to arrive, but they installed quickly and got everything running again.
Description of Work: Furnace 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
$450

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Good morning, Thank you again for choosing Empire. We appreciate your business and appreciate you sharing your experience.

Carol S.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Provider came out promptly and did a great job of checking out our AC and making recommendations to save us dollars.
Description of Work: Checked out air conditoner for summer.

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
$69

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you very much for posting your review.

Diane & David F.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have been really good. They come in to do an annual maintenance. They come and take care of any minor issues. They have been very cooperative.
Description of Work: They came and did an inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Thank you for taking the time to post.

Contact information

783 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033

http://empirehvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
CN006599
Trade License Locale
GA
Trade License Authority
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
Yes, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers warranties.
Empire Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following services: Service, Sales & Installation - Heating & Air Conditioning Systems. Planned Maintenance Programs - Residential & Commercial. Indoor Air Quality Testing & Solutions.
Well Installation

Contact information

783 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30033

http://empirehvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM