Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Plumbing,

About us

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioning, central, high velocity, split-ductless, indoor air quality, air purifiers & humidifiers, UNICO heating and cooling systems, spacepak heating and cooling systems, high efficiency heating and cooling, hydronic systems, media filters.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.72,119 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1051-1075 of 2119 reviews

LAUREN S.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was very understanding and respectful of my desire to keep my old boiler (1964 installation) running rather than replace it. When he serviced it he accidentially knocked something out of wack. He immediately got his supervisor to call to come out and check the work and they did not charge me for the additional attention
Description of Work: He serviced my old 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
$77

GARY K.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent. Patiently explained thermostat settings, etc.
Description of Work: Joey simply did the $89 inspection but I was impressed with his professionality and competence and his office dispatcher's friendly disposition that I will call them first the next problem I have. And if they can send someone in a timely manner, I won't hesitate to hire them.

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
$89

Robert K.
12/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everyone told us Sila was great and we did use them for a furnace tuneup and gave them an excellent review. Unfortunately, it is all but impossible to schedule emergency service with them. We called them over the summer when our HVAC was not working. Their next available date was multiple weeks away. The scheduler said it was due to the hot weather. Our furnace went out overnight. I called them. They said the next available appointment was more than a week away. It's below freezing. They said it was due to high demand from the cold weather. So, let me get this straight: a company called Sila Heating and Air Conditioning is surprised by spikes in demand due to hot and cold weather?
Description of Work: Attempted to schedule service for a non-operational furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Sharman B.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Scheduled quickly and conveniently. Person who came for service was friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I used Sila Heating & Air Conditioning.

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
$89

Ilevba O.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I bought an Angie's Big Deal for a 21-point tune of my HVAC this winter. They arrived at 8 a.m. on the dot. He was professional and efficient. He also explained very well and made additional recommendations without feeling like he was pushy. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Sila Heating & Air Conditioning.

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
$89

Jeffrey S.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Furnace/heat pump service. Excellent service.
Description of Work: I used SILA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$178

Jeffrey S.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased a big deal coupon for this company. I used it a few weeks after purchasing the coupon.
Description of Work: Sila Heating & Air Conditioning did routing service on my heating and air conditioning units.

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
$89

Bart H.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I bought this deal because they did a good job the a/c checkup. They did a good job for this one as well and I am very pleased with them.
Description of Work: I bought a deal for a furnace tune 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
$89

Bart H.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well. They did the job well and it was a very good deal.
Description of Work: I bought a deal for an A/C tune-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
$77

Teresa C.
11/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Although very punctual and professional, I felt Sila was too aggressive in trying to push high velocity CAC. He did not explore other alternatives, and actually said they could not be done. Once I began having other HVAC companies come out to my house, I learned that high velocity is not that well respected and was certainly not the only option for my house. I actually went with another company who installed traditional duct work.
Description of Work: Sila gave me an estimate for high velocity central air.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$20,000

Maggie M.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We bought a home in the spring and have had issues with just about every appliance the contractor installed. This time, the furnace. Rather than trying to deal with the contractor again, I reached out to Sila. They were incredibly quick and responsive. The technician came out within 2 days and determined that a couple of things were wrong - the condensation drain lines were installed improperly and the control board was bad. Sila immediately ordered the parts. Although we had to wait a week to get the parts in, we were still able to heat our home with a little MacGyver action. The technician returned yesterday and replaced all the necessary part. Furnace is working beautifully now. I will definitely be using Sila going forward for all my heating/cooling needs.
Description of Work: Replaced the condensation drain lines on our furnace as well as the control 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
$300

DOUGLAS H.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This company made a very good impression from the start when John came by to assess our situation. We live in a very old house which has had several add-ons over many decades. Some of the rooms have virtually no attic apace above them, a very cahllenging house for installing central AC. John arranged for a second visit with his lead installer to go over some of the difficult areas. We insisted that there not be any major exposed piping in the rooms, and the installer found a way to keep that to a minimum. After some consultation, we signed the contract, and the installation went like clock work. The installers were very careful in doing the work. They never left a mess behind, and we were very happy with the result. A month after the installation, another Sila technician came by to do a follow-up visit and make sure all the work met his standards. Everyone in the company was a pleasure to deal with, and we would recommend this comapny to anyone without hesitation.
Description of Work: Installed central AC in a very old house with lots of difficult areas to access

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
$22,000

Hugh V.
11/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I hate to write a negative review, but in this case my belief is that we may not have have been dealt with ethically. Rick was a very nice, well-spoken man who came by to look at our furnace and AC system which we believed probably need to be replaced. After he examined it, we sat down to talk about possible replacements. He asked us how old the furnace was, suggesting that he didn't know. We guessed that it might be the original 1979 furnace but we didn't know since we had only owned the house since 2002. He said he would send us a bid for a new system. Well, we had a competitor come by. He immediately recognized it was a 1999 furnace. Why? Because there was a sticker on the furnace that said so. Furthermore, he said that they didn't even make this kind of furnace in 1979 and any heating and air conditioning contractor would know that. He further said that our problem was easily fixable and there was no need to spend a huge amount of money on a new furnace. So either he didn't see the sticker and didn't know his furnaces well enough to know it couldn't be 34 years old or he was pretending not to know. Either way, it does not engender confidence. In addition, Rick promised us an estimate by the next day. To the best of my knowledge, he did not deliver it.
Description of Work: Came by to give an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Nancy F.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Mike was careful and observant finding one rusted flue pipe and no other problems, courteous and thorough.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected heating and cooling.

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

Timothy & Darlene B.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He had a lot of knowledge and explained what he did. He spent a whole hour at our property and gave us great advice on maintaining our furnace.
Description of Work: We purchased a Big Deal with this company for a furnace tuneup.

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

Melissa M.
11/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The Slia representative arrived late. But, he did call me to indicate that he was going to be an hour late. He looked at my heat pump. Although, he couldn't determine the actual age onsite, he did say that I needed to replace it soon. He said the cost would be around $6000. I told him that I thought the amount was high and was thinking it would cost $4500 for a 1200 sq foot row house. We continued to talk. He asked me about the cost of the house. He asked me what I did for a job. I started to wonder why he was asking non-furnance related questions. He told me that he had a payment plan for 1 year. But, I told him that it would still be $6000 over a year. And, I was getting estimates to replace the furance next spring. He pushed the payment plan a few times and recommended that the pump be replaced soon. And, really I was getting uncomfortable. Like how you feel with a used car salesman. Needless to say, he left indicating that he would email me the estimate. That was 11/5, and today is 11/21. I haven't heard back from Sila, yet. I have had two other estimates from reputable companies. Each were around $4500. And, one quickly told me that my heat pump was from 1990.
Description of Work: I have used Sila twice now. I gave a glowing review for the first experience, when Oscar did an A/C check for me. I asked Sila back for a boiler check. The worker arrived after the window of time. He indicated that I needed a $300 repair. He also recommended that I ask Sila back for a free estimate to replace my heat pump, after I expressed concern that it was getting old. I received a $500 off coupon in the mail for work to replace a furnace, so I called Sila back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$6,000

Paul Z.
11/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called because the outside unit was making some noise, and having false starts. I had called Sila for the same reason the year before (on a new unit). The technician came, heard the new unit start twice, and said that it was fine. No testing for power draw, no adding coolant. I was already disappointed that I had to choose at the time of setting up the appointment if I want the unit inspected or had its annual maintenance. What do I know? Ok, get it inspected for the issue I'm complaining about... Found nothing, can you at least check if there is something else? Not even checked a filter, opened anything. Asked to apply a coupon and I was told that it needs to be printed. I don't even have a printer! All in all, I felt that I've thrown $100 away. Won't call again.
Description of Work: Came to check noisy HVAC. After starting it twice, assured that "everything was fine", no testing aside for listening to the unit start (I complained about hard starts) - not checking the compressor draw, nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$98

pandit W.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
After the 2 inspections in the Big Deals I used Sila to do the work they identified: replace an internal heating unit and an external air conditioning unit. There were many different visits and staff of all levels involved which is why I gave them a B in professionalism - they were always on time whenever they said they'd come but sometimes they'd arrive and have the wrong part, or realized the problem was different than they'd thought. The other part of the B rating is the final bill was long delayed. | All that being said, everyone I met or dealt with in the office was great - very open, pleasant to deal with and willing to communicate. I have a challenging HVAC set-up involving dual zones and dark, cramped spaces, and have used many different top-rated firms over the past 10 years I've lived here. By far Sila is the best.
Description of Work: I used Sila Heating & Air Conditioning.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Miles C.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was right on time and very polite and professional. He reminded me not to keep any plastic items on the HVAC as they could melt (oops). He was good with the dogs and left a detailed explanation of the maintenance he performed. I would definitely use Sila again.
Description of Work: Inspected the HVAC, did annual maintenance, 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
$77

Nicolaus V.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I did a thorough market analysis and asked for offers from many different suppliers. Sila's offer stood out right from the start, in terms of price, but also in terms of professionalism, timeliness/flexibility and responsiveness. Sila's representative Brentin planned the installation carefully, was always available to respond to our questions and made everything possible we asked for. The AC is installed for four months now and has worked perfectly right from the start. We are more than satisfied with the service and would highly recommend Sila's services.
Description of Work: Installation of a new high velocity AC system in a 100 year old house

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
$19,000

Kelly A C.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased a $70 Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it was very good. He came and did what he had to do for the price. The person who came out was very good and the price was great.
Description of Work: I used Sila Heating & Air Conditioning to repair my dripping air conditioning 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
$69

Emma C.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Sila was punctual, fast and tidy. They installed both new air conditioning systems in less than a week and left the house cleaner than when they started with virtually no signs they had been there except new a/c. We were very impressed with the workers and would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Sila installed a new high velocity a/c system in our house and a ductless mini-split system in the basement apartment.

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
$26,000

Joan B.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service was good. The guy who came out was very polite and very good. He took care of the problem with no problems. He came out within days to a week after I purchased the big deal. It was really quick. I would probably not use them again in the future but that is not because of him or anything. I thought that they would work on our boiler system also which is part of the reason why picked them. I have a fuel oil heater along with the air conditioning unit and I wanted somebody who could do both but they do air conditioners and gas heat. If I just need air conditioner servicing, I would use them again but I am trying to find somebody who could do both. If I had a gas furnace, I would use them for sure.
Description of Work: I used the big deal that I purchased from Sila Heating & Air Conditioning for air conditioning unit tuneup.

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

$77

Mark J.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We recently moved into a 100 year old home with a 47 year old boiler. While we were told by our home inspector we easily had a few more years on the system (confirmed by the company that had actually installed and serviced the boiler for the previous owners), upon closer review the boiler appeared to be at the end of its useful life. With winter approaching we did not want to mess around with our 47 year old Bryant boiler and sought out estimates. We had a few folks come through and Rick from Sila was very up front with us, addressed our concerns about what we needed to do and the cost. I will note that I did not have as much confidence in the crew from another company that looked at the boiler initially to give it a thumbs-up only to tell us later that it was at the end of it's life-span. Rick's crew was first-rate and removed our boiler and had the new one in and putting out heat in one day. We'd note too that when the old boiler was simply removed it fell apart almost immediately. Rick himself was there to monitor the installation during the day and when some minor adjustments had to be made he took care of them himself a day or two after the install. We know that we will likely have to replace our air conditioning unit in the next few years and we already plan on having Sila out in the spring to check it out. (UPDATE 12/30/2013) Just to note that Sila continued there excellent service while updating our system with a few adjustments. They came out w/o any hesitation and were simply first-rate.
Description of Work: Replaced boiler for water-based heating 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
$8,000

Robert C.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We were very satisfied with the report and the technician (William)'s explanation. He arrived 20 minutes before the estimated time of arrival but we were home waiting for him. He put covers over his shoes when he entered the house even though we do not have carpeting. He worked quietly, independently and efficiently. He finished in about 45 minutes, the time expected for the tuneup and then spent 15 minutes answering our questions and explaining the data he obtained by testing the system. I would consider contacting his company for a free estimate to replace the system when it eventually fails. Overall I was very impressed by SILA Heating and Air Conditioning.
Description of Work: Tuned up Heat Pump and gave us a report on the minor and major problems. Did not try to sell us anything. Answered all of our questions and explained the reason our system will need to be replaced at some point in the near future. Also answered our questions re alternative energy options. He cleaned the outside condenser which had a great deal of lint on it. He also cleaned the filters and air cleaner even though the air cleaner is not functioning.

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
$77

Contact information

7000 Virginia Manor Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705

https://www.sila.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
85592

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
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,
Water Heaters,
Plumbing,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Sewing Machine Repair,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Septic Systems

FAQ

Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing does not offer warranties.
Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing offers the following services: Heating, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioning, central, high velocity, split-ductless, indoor air quality, air purifiers & humidifiers, UNICO heating and cooling systems, spacepak heating and cooling systems, high efficiency heating and cooling, hydronic systems, media filters.

Contact information

7000 Virginia Manor Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705

https://www.sila.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM