Heating and Air Conditioning, Energy Efficiency Auditing
About us
Discover the most cost-efficient, energy-saving ways to manage the temperature, humidity and air quality in your home. Environmental Systems Associates will help you maximize both comfort and energy savings from your heating and cooling system.
Business highlights
53 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Heating & AC - High Efficiency Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning Systems, Gas Furnaces, Natural Gas Conversions, Humidifiers, High-Efficiency Air Cleaners, Programmable Thermostats, & Home Energy Audits.
Environmental Systems is wonderful to work with, and the technician Tim L., was polite and knowledgeable about my system. They arrived when they said they would, and went to work quietly and efficiently. I recommend them all the time to my friends.
Description of Work: We have a service agreement for winter and summer maintenance on two heating/air conditioning units in our single family home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Yvonne N. W.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
There was no problem with the installation of the new system and the subsequent service maintenance has been great.
Description of Work: We have a service contract and the techs come out twice per year to perform maintenance on our HVAC. The techs are always punctual, wear covers over their shoes and clean up their mess. They also advise us on how to effectively use the HVAC system. Many of my neighbors use the same company. The prices are competitive if purchasing a new system and the service contract is worth the piece of mind.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Qaiser K.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We had a gentleman named Tarrance come out and do a Spring checkup on our A/C unit. He came out between noon and 2pm, as they told me. He was very professional and explained everything little thing that he did. I don't normally get that type of information, so that was nice. He cleaned out the A/C coil and by passed an older relay switch. He said everything else was fine!
Description of Work: We needed a Spring check up on our A/C unit because it didn't seem to be working well a week earlier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Irving B.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I was very satisfied with how the spring check up of my heat pump was performed. Tarrence Morgan was very thorough and professional in performing my heat pump servicing, and I plan on requesting Tarrence for future service under my service contract. With confidence, I highly recommend Environmental Systems Associates for heating and air condition installation and servicing.
Description of Work: Tarrence Morgen performed the spring check up on my heat pump covered under my service contract. He inspected the forced air blower wheel and the wire connections. He cleaned the condensate trap and drain. The condensate pump was primed and operation of the pump was checked. He removed the furnace filter and washed it. Tarrence then checked the heat pump operation, measured the refrigerant pressures, and reset the system to the normal operating mode.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Judith M.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Everything went well. He arrived when expected and finished in time for me to catch my sons game.
Description of Work: We have an annual contract for routine service on our HVAC system. Tim F. Arrived within the time frame I was given, performed the required maintenance, and was very pleasant. He shared the results of his testing and let me know that the system was in good working order.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Gary R.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The technician was on time very friendly and professional and performed the service efficiently.
Description of Work: Heat and Air Conditioning Spring Maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$53
Heather P.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Tim L. arrived on time and completed the work quickly. He was professional and courteous as usual. We had this company install new heating and a/c units a few years ago and we have been really happy with all of our interactions with them. I am always able to get timely appointments and the technicians are always professional, courteous, and able to do the job right the first time. We will definitely continue to use ESA in the future.
Description of Work: Tim L. visited for our spring system check. He took care of switching the system over from winter heating to summer cooling, checking filters and making sure everything was functioning correctly. We pay for a yearly service contract which includes spring and fall system checks, so we owed nothing today for the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thomas K.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Came right on time. Was very professional, friendly and efficient. We were very pleased.
Description of Work: Tim F performed the semi annual heat pump check/service. He was right on time, professional, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Our outside unit was tilted and he leveled it for us, He was helpful in providing info on new heat pump technology available. He is a great representative for ESA.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
TIMOTHY H.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were very prompt to return my call and schedule the maintenance. I am very satisfied with the quality of their service. My heat went out Saturday and they came out Sunday to bypass the circuit board so I had heat. The next day they came out for the maintenance.
Description of Work: Environmental Systems Associates Inc repaired a faulty circuit on my gas heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Kitty L.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
When they are here they take care of anything that needs to be done on top of the semi-annual maintenance. I pay an annual fee and I pay for things that are not covered like filters and things like that. I've been with Environmental Systems Associates for about 22 years now. They tune the system up for the next six months. Once, I had a condensation problem and they were out here the next day and there was no charge because it was part of my policy. Environmental Systems Associates sent two guys out. They were the best guys in the world. They really are the most delightful people to work with. There's no downside. The price is reasonable, the people they employee are responsive and excellent, full of the earth kind of people. As long as we live in this house they will be our mechanical systems doctors.
Description of Work: They do our semi annual maintenance. Environmental Systems Associates shut down the air condition capablility and checked the pressure systems for the heating to make sure it was functionality correctly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
James S.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went very well. We've used them for over 12 years and it's always been great.
Description of Work: They just put in a heating and a/c for an addition.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Steven R.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Environmental Systems Associates came out and diagnosed the problem the day we called them. They were able to bypass the circuit board until the one the ordered came in. We had air conditioning during a hot time of the year. Overall, we are very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Replaced the circuit board in the Air Conditioner that controlled the fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Lisa G.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
First of all, the person who took my call was friendly and professional and although she was unable to get me an appointment the day that I called, she was able to give me one first thing the next morning. The service tech was exactly on time, efficient, pleasant, and informative. He listened to my explanation of the problem, verified that the circuit breakers were off, quickly checked the system inside the house and then inspected the outside heat pump unit. He found two separate problems and was able to fix them both in less than one hour (dual capacitor was blown and refrigerant was low). He made sure that everything was operating properly and that my thermostat was set correctly before leaving. He was also careful about not tracking in any dirt from outside when he came in and about not letting my cat sneak out when he was going in and out of the house.
Description of Work: They inspected our heat pump (the air conditioning had stopped working), identified the problem, and fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Daniel W.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Provide me four replacement options and price levels. Their pricing tended to be slightly higher than some of my other quotes but I went with them due to their reputation and professionalism. Everyone always showed up on time and everything was done as promised. Scheduled 4-5 technicians to work on the job and had the entire thing replaced in 3+ hours. Left the place cleaner than when they started.
Description of Work: Replaced a 20+ year old HVAC system for a townhouse.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,300
James H.
07/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They found out that it wouldn’t work and they didn’t charge us anything. They are reliable and do good work. Their price are sometimes high.
Description of Work: Environmental Systems Associates Inc came to service our heat pump about three months ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
D. Bruce B.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I felt a little like Seal Team Six had descended on my house. (No one was in danger--this refers only to their efficiency.) They were punctual, polite, chatted politely when I attempted conversation, but were focused on the task at hand. They were finished and gone in under an hour. They cleaned up every scrap, left no trace behind. They were quick and professional with the paperwork and gave me a thorough post-installation tour and tutorial on how I could maximize the features of my new unit.
Description of Work: Installed a new furnace (heat pump) and air-conditioning unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Response from Environmental Systems Associates Inc
Member, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review and upload pictures. We are happy that we were quick and efficient. However, I am sorry to hear that we did not take enough time to explain the thermostat. I will be mailing out the complete thermostat manual to you today and if you have any questions, please call us at 410-381-7991. Thank you again!!! Caitlin Environmental Systems Associates
SARAH K.
06/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service was fine, there were no problems.
Description of Work: They replaced a part on the air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
S DONNA H.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The estimate and subsequent scheduling went flawlessly, the install took exactly the amount of time stated, the installers were efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly, answering all my questions. The only thing I could possible give demerits on was cleanup- just a few small pieces of ductwork strapping lying around and some dirt/grime on the driveway from the system they hauled away. The co-owner, Richard, and the staff , worked diligently to help me secure and submit the paperwork for any local/state rebates for which the system qualified. I will continue to be a satisfied customer and will be happy to recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I had used ESA before for annual service on an older system- they were the only ones who really got *into the guts* and cleaned the coils . I knew I needed a new heat pump split system and wanted to get something installed before the winter. I researched my requirements and presented them to 4 different install/servicers- ESA came out on top -
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Anthony H.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service was excellent. The person who answered my telephone call was pleasant and scheduled a date for A/C service. The technician showed up on time and efficiently performed the requested service. He thoroughly explained his actions. The technician was professional, thorough, courteous, and neat!
Description of Work: A technician performed spring maintenance service. He checked A/C components for proper operation, cleaned the condensate pan and condensate line. The price also included a fall visit to service the furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Thomas H.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The heat exchangers were still under warranty and provided at no cost by the furnace manufacturer, but ESA charged $800 labor to install them. It took two technicians a bit under two hours to do it. This is a reliable company that you can count on to do a proper job, but the labor cost on this job was exhorbitant.
Description of Work: The company (ESA) replaced the heat exchangers in the furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Barbara D.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
After last year's snow storms, an ice cycle fell on a heat pump that conditioned two little used bedrooms. The heat pump stopped working. Another HVAC company serviced it in May, 2010, and said the contactors need replacing - $300 to repair and $5000 to replace. They left it in running condition and it was doing a excellent job of heating/conditioning bedrooms. We decided to replace the contactor and capacitors ourselves (husband is an electrical engineer), but when we finished the job, the fan on the outside unit ran continuously. We called the HVAC company (not ESA) to fix whatever was wrong. They kept promising to come out, but never did. The fan ran continously all summer long. When the weather cooled off we disconnected the fan. Thanksgiving was coming and the bedrooms would be used by houseguests. Once more we called the HVAC company (we had spent $7000 with them to replace a much larger unit and had a good experience) in early November..again no show. Called ESA and they arrived the next day. Originally they thought maybe the contactor was bad, provided estimate to replace and I provided an o.k. to go ahead. However, upon removal, they found it had be installed backwards by husband, so cost was considerably less. ESA gets a 'A' for honesty and I know why they are voted as Howard County's Best!
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired problem with our DIY effort to repair a heat pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Patricia A.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are always responsive. We have been working with them for the past 8 years. We have a service contract with them that includes two serivce checkups.
Description of Work: They come out every spring and fall to matenience our A/C unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jamie G.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, energy audit
+ 0 more
They have been very prompt. They are very professional. They do not over sell things. They explain the reasons behind why certain work is being done.
Description of Work: They installed a new HVAC system 2 years ago. Since then they have serviced the system, and we actually used to service the previous system we had as well. We recently had them conduct a home energy audit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joe G.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They asked questions about my current situation and equipment then surveyed and gave me 2 options with the pros and cons of both. A crew of 5 showed up on time and the supervisor explained in detail what they were going to do. They protected my carpet with covering and cleaned uo all work areas. I was also trained on future maintenance and informed about some leaking duct work and the options on correcting that. I used to own a field service business and really admired the top notch approach that ESA delivers.
Description of Work: Replaced 13 year old heat pump and exchange
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
SHEILA L.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were great. They came right away and took all the measurements. They showed up on time on the installation day and did a good job. My basement was cleaner when they left than before. They were very friendly and informed me about everything. They offered me a very reasonable deal. They found out that one component did not work properly when they installed the heat pump so they called the office, picked up a spare part and came back within 2 hours to fix it. I have been using them for 10 years.
Description of Work: I used them to replace the heat pump.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Energy Efficiency Auditing
FAQ
Environmental Systems Associates Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Environmental Systems Associates Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Environmental Systems Associates Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Environmental Systems Associates Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Environmental Systems Associates Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Environmental Systems Associates Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Environmental Systems Associates Inc does not offer warranties.
Environmental Systems Associates Inc offers the following services: Heating & AC - High Efficiency Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning Systems, Gas Furnaces, Natural Gas Conversions, Humidifiers, High-Efficiency Air Cleaners, Programmable Thermostats, & Home Energy Audits.