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A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical,

About us

Aleda and Bill Posladek are the founders of A.B. May. They purchased May Furnace Company in 1959. They renamed it A.B. May A for Aleda and B for Bill and set out to offer Kansas City comfort and top quality service with a few employees and four trucks. Over the years we have expanded to offer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, and Appliance repair services. In the mid-1970’s we pioneered one of the first homeowner warranties in the industry. Today, we give thousands of Kansas City homeowners a plan for home repairs through our Home Warranties for home buyers and our Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Value service plans. In the nearly 60 years since our business began, we have grown to employ more than 275 people and taken care of thousands of home repair needs for our friends and neighbors that call Kansas City home. Visit us at https://abmay.com/

Business highlights

65 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, indoor air quality, water treatment systems, appliance repair, duct cleaning, water heaters & standby generators.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.71,257 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
7%
3
4%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-1257 of 1257 reviews

Marcella C.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent! Robin did a great job of inspecting the unit and suggesting necessary adjustments. Very professional and very detailed.
Description of Work: I needed my air conditioner maintenance done.

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

Patricia M.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have been with AB May for years, i am never disappointed.
Description of Work: HVAC seasonal 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

CATHERINE B.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was courteous, thorough and efficient.
Description of Work: AC checkup

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
$60

Gary B.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, home warranty companies
  + 0 more
Things went well, we always get good service from AB May.
Description of Work: We have equipment warranty through AB May, they changed parts on our outdoor 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

Jason B.
05/2019
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Technician was very helpful and friendly. Never felt he was rushed to look and leave. Explained everything to me and had a genuinely great personality.
Description of Work: Sewer pipe scoped

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

George L.
05/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The work was completed on time at the price qouted. Very neat, and very professional. The work place was actually cleaner when he left than when he arrived. Would recommend AB May to anyone!
Description of Work: Install a new water heater

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
$500

Jeff R.
05/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
AB May installed a new AC unit with a new evaporator coil. The unit stopped cooling the house after about 4 years. We called AB May to diagnose the problem. They determined that there were several leaks in the coil and that it needed to be replaced. We had them check to see if the coil was under warranty since it had only been 4 years since they installed it. They determined that it was, than proceeded to quote us a labor cost of $1000 to replace this poor quality coil that they installed that was under warranty. We were shocked to say the least. Paying $1000 for labor to replace a coil is ridiculous. The fact that it was under warranty made it even that much more outrageous. We requested that they order our replacement coil and we will spend the money to have a more reasonable company to install it. The denied our request stating that the so called warranty required them to do the replacement. Needless to say we are very disappointed in this company.
Description of Work: Replace an AC evaporator coil

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

$1,000

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
[Member Name Removed], We apologize for your experience. While it is never easy to pay for home repairs, we offer the highest quality of workmanship, integrity, and customer service. We give prices up front so there are no surprises. Please reach out if you would like us to work on your leaky coil. We are happy to help.

WILLIAM N.
04/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Next, the plumber needed to cut out a section of dry wall to access the back of the shower nozzle. For some reason this 3 minute service isn't covered by the warranty and we were charged over $30 PER INCH OF DRYWALL that he cut with a utility knife. A total of $151 (after our warranties 15% discount). The drywall was removed in a haphazard manner, instead of using a stud finder and cutting between them, he attacked the wall with a utility knife, removing excessive wall in areas to the right of a stud that were completely useless to access, and pulling the loose piece off over nails. He didn't clean up the mess it made (I wouldn't mind but their website claims they do that), and removed the loose piece of drywall from our home without asking, so we can't even use it to patch the over-sized hole he created, it may have been too damaged by the nails anyways. Next, he replaced the shower head and 1/2" pipe to the shower, but claimed the pipe wasn't covered by warranty for reasons that are still unclear to me. Awaiting response from their resolution department. So another $215 charge, but at least this took some level of professional knowledge to do. All in all, we got about 5 minutes of worked that I could have done myself done by the warranty and paid well over any reasonable industry price for the rest, and a $75 service call fee to boot. In AB May's response they will say "we were upfront with the price and verified it was OK before proceeding..." Please understand that their version of upfront with the price is: 1. Creating an appointment and telling you everything should be covered by the warranty and the only out of pocket will be the $75 (or $100 depending on your plan) service fee. 2. Getting to your home and finding any reason, and sometimes no reason to deny your warranty in a situation where you can't sit and debate or even review the validity of the technicians claim. 3. Give you a strongarm price and tell you "either pay that now, or we'll leave with your service fee in hand and we can come back later and collect another service fee after you cut the hole in the drywall yourself. Oh, and please remember you did want to take a shower and/or do your laundry and dishes tonight lol." Their prices and business practices are simply unethical, and their service leaves a LOT to be desired as well. And I almost forgot, plumber insisted on doing a whole house inspection and managed to only identify deficiencies that wouldn't be covered by the warranty.
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs per home warranty.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
[Member Name Removed], We can certainly see how this is frustrating and we apologize for the difficult experience. The reason our plumbers and technicians identify deficiencies that won't be covered is to communicate clearly what the warranty covers and what it doesn't. We make sure the homeowner understands what is covered and what isn't so there are no surprises later on. Our technicians are trained to remove drywall efficiently and to clean up after themselves, and it looks like we fell short here. We will look into what exactly happened here and reach out to make it right with you.

Phillip G.
04/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Bruce was great! He thoroughly explained everything he was doing and showed me a few things I wasn't aware of that will be very beneficial to controlling air flow in the house. He was very personable - I felt like he was a good friend!
Description of Work: Semi-annual 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

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
Thank you for trusting us! We look forward to working together again soon.

Carol N.
04/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Nick was very professional in his work and suggestions about also adding surge protectors for installation on both of the HVAC units. His latest visit was to install two modified exhaust pipes to the two HVAC units which the furnace manufacturer had recommended. I highly recommend AB May for all heating and air conditioning needs.
Description of Work: Annual Maintenance on both of my HVAC 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

Darren O.
04/2019
3.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
The technician told me that he couldn't do anything because my sump pit wasn't wide enough and therefore not up to code. I'm sure he's following some ridiculous rule, but that sure would have been nice to know before I went through the trouble and paid for a service call. He was professional about it, but the experience was very frustrating. Since he was already there I asked him if he'd take a look at my garbage disposal that had just stopped working. He verified that it was shot and I'd need a new one and quoted me prices. I ended up just overpaying to have him replace it for the sake of convenience, and somehow I mentally convinced myself it was better to overpay by a couple hundred dollars to have a service performed than it would be to pay $75 to get absolutely nothing (still arguing with myself over that logic).
Description of Work: Needed the battery on my backup sump pump serviced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$600

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
[Member Name Removed], We understand your frustration. We apologize for the inconvenience with your sump pump. We are always up front with our customers, in pricing and solution options, and always ask the customer before proceeding. We wouldn't want to install a temporary solution only to have you needing it fixed again in just a few months. We hope you will give us another chance.

Dave C.
04/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Today I learned that one of the keys to happiness is an AB May Service Contract! Todd and his apprentice did a top notch job! They quickly replaced my broken sump pump and broken kitchen faucet. On top of that, I mentioned having a problem with my Master Bathroom toilet, and they fixed the problem that I have had with it for years! Easily over a $1,000 of parts and service were taken care of for the low cost of one service call! It's great to be able to call AB May with a problem and have them send a Master Plumber out to make all my problems go away. And because they have an apprentice program, I am assured they will continue to have well qualified professionals for years to come.
Description of Work: Replace sump pump and kitchen faucet.

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
$60

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
Great to hear! Welcome to the A.B. May family.

Jim J.
03/2019
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technicians did a good job but the price was ridiculous.
Description of Work: Toilet reset and shut off valve and insides of a toilet replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
While we are not always the cheapest, we are the best in service, work, employees, and integrity. We keep our prices as low as we can while going above and beyond for our customers.

Lisa M.
03/2019
5.0
appliance repair, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, small appliance repair, water heater repair, air duct cleaning, home warranty companies, gas leak repair
  + 7 more
The plumbing technician was able to come earlier to do the work and free up my day. He was very responsive to my questions. Replacing the filters were no problem at all. I've had a gold plan with A.B. May for years and have found them to always be very helpful and responsive to my needs. I had to have them send someone again 4/4/19 when a chimney sweep was evaluating my gas fireplace and found gas leaking around the floor turnkey. A.B. May sent someone right out to fix the problem. They take care of me and I appreciate that they do!
Description of Work: Replaced the yearly filters for my reverse osmosis water purifier.

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

Nan R.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great, totally satisfied, seems higher priced than others. Said they could replace the toilet for $531 each . . but there wasn't anything wrong with the toilet other than they kept running, wasn't pushy just gave me the option and I had broke the knob off the shut off value on one toilet and he told me the other was leaking so he suggested I replace that one as well. I have had them on other occasions and even though their service is outstanding they do seem much higher priced on everything. I think I will hire them again, unless a comparable plumber is suggested to me. I don't think I would be able to afford their services to install a bathroom in my basement.
Description of Work: Inside plumbing and value replacement on two toilets

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
$836

gary F.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
very good. well-trained and courteous tech.
Description of Work: regular 6 month maintenance of my 2 systems

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Linda J.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Kevin the service man showed up, explained everythingm made suggestions, was good and fast. I was very pleased as always with the service from AB May.
Description of Work: Running water in toilets(2) and leaking garbage disposal

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
$325

Sheldon L.
02/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
All they try and do is upsell you to vip programs. One guy came over for a request for leaky fixtures and spent about 45 minutes telling me i needed to do other stuff unrelated before he even looked at the problem i called about. This has happened with members of their team who gave me thousand dollar quotes on things I needed to be done.
Description of Work: I have a home warranty through them with the purchase of my new house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$200

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
[Member Name Removed], It is never our intention to make you feel uncomfortable. We believe in our Home Warranty program, but we don't push it on any of our customers. You know your home best and we want you to make the right decision for you and your family.

Mark M.
01/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great service, technician did a super job!!
Description of Work: Reset leaking toilets

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
$60

Jill S.
01/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Christopher C was a rockstar. Such a cold night and he worked so hard to get my furnace fixed. Such a blessing. I would highly recommend AB May and Christopher C
Description of Work: Furnace stopped working

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tara C.
01/2019
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
AB May was able to replace my water heater the same day it went out. I’m grateful that they were able to do it so quickly.
Description of Work: Water heater replaced

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

Steven W.
01/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The repair went well. Technician Don J #490 did a great job communicating the problem and fix.
Description of Work: Furnace Repair

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
$735

Phillip G.
12/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Josh was able to unplug the drain in about 20 minutes. He was very courteous and professional as all of their employees have been that have provided services for us. We have the Gold Agreement with them so instead of $273.00 it only cost me $60.00.
Description of Work: Bathroom Drain Clogged

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
$60

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
Great to hear, [Member Name Removed]! The Gold Agreement is an easy way to save money and time.

Stan B.
12/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Hannah D #1513 was the best service technician by far, of any that have been in my home. Above and beyond, while being a consummate professional.
Description of Work: Bi-annual service was performed

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

Response from A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
Thank you! It is our honor to serve you.

Jim B.
12/2018
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
I have used AB May previously for plumbing work. The results were the same as before - excellent. I have been impressed with the quality of their employees and Tyler was no exception. The office staff of AB May is excellent as well. This is a well run and reputable company!!!
Description of Work: Kitchen drain line under basement floor clean out.

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
$79

Contact information

7100 E 50th St, Kansas City, MO 64129

http://www.abmay.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Home Warranties,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Insulation,
Ceiling Fans,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Lighting

FAQ

A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical offers free project estimates.
Yes, A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical offers emergency services.
No, A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical does not offer warranties.
A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical offers the following services: Heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, indoor air quality, water treatment systems, appliance repair, duct cleaning, water heaters & standby generators.

Contact information

7100 E 50th St, Kansas City, MO 64129

http://www.abmay.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM