Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters
About us
George H. Hutchinson, Sr., and sons William A. Hutchinson, Sr. and George H. Hutchinson, Jr. founded the Hutchinson family business in 1948. George and his sons started Hutchinson Engineering with their accumulated wealth – $35 in a cigar box – in rural Haddonfield, New Jersey. Serving all of South Jersey, Philadelphia, & Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, & portions of Warren & Westchester Counties.
He looked at everything and said that he will be back next week with an estimate (Evidently, this company does not email estimates) The estimator never showed up for the followup appointment. He did not return multiple followup calls either either. I called the office and was told that there was nothing they could do about the estimator not getting back to me. Very poor customer service.
Description of Work: An estimator came to my house to provide an estimate for A/C and furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Hutchinson has been family owned and operated since 1948. For 67 years, our primary focus has been and will always be the pursuit of 100% customer satisfaction. We understand at times that there will be barriers to communication, due to all of our busy lives. We will invest as much time as it takes and work to the best of our ability, to provide each client with all of the available data, options and solutions concerning comfort, health and budget issues, in order for our clients to make an informed decision, which best suits their personal needs. Estimates are provided through all available technology as well as face to face. Our clients enjoy the convenience of our call center and our emergency services that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. After which anyone that experiences communication issues with our staff may also call Stephen Morrison, Residential Sales Manager at 856-974-4695. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to continue to earn your business.
John C.
05/2015
1.0
energy audit, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 2 more
Turns out he and the Hutchinson energy auditor dis-assembled the furnace suggesting that they replace the entire Heating A/C unit for $20,000. I brought out a competitor who repaired the unit and bid less than $6500 to replace the unit. For the hot water heater I was charged $2000 for a $1200 unit. There have been no responses to my emails and certified mail. Bottom line.... over priced. No response once unit was installed.
Description of Work: While installing a hot water heater their technician was caught "investigating" the furnace. Turns out he and the Hutchinson energy auditor dis-assembled the furnace suggesting that they replace the entire Heating A/C unit for $20,000. I brought out a competitor who repaired the unit and bid less than $6500 to replace the unit. The hot water heater I was charged $2000 for a $1200 unit. There have been no responses to my emails and certified mail.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,000
Joseph G.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were professional, clean and courteous. I like that they listen well and get the job done right the first time.
Description of Work: Air Conditioning. They replaced my whole air conditioning.
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
$18,000
Thomas W.
04/2015
1.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
+ 0 more
This is not your father's Hutchinson Plumbing Co.! In the fall of 2014 Hutchinson replaced my sewer line in our front yard. When the excavators refilled the trench they did not pack down the soil to prevent sinking. I know because I was present when the work was being performed. Sure enough, by the spring we had a sink hole and cracks developing in our driveway,sidewalk and cement apron. I called, several times, to see if they would come out and take a look and I was informed that it would cost me $95 for the house visit ! At first I was told sink holes were not covered then I was informed that a supervisor would come out and take pictures. The supervisor who took the pictures said the situation looked very different (worst) than what he imagined. A few days later after reviewing the pictures I was told that the sink hole was not covered and I should "go after" the person who black topped our driveway. So one contractor (Hutchinson) is telling me to go after another contractor. That's their solution!
Description of Work: They replaced the sewer line from our house to the street curb.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$2,000
Mark B.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have used them before, this was the 3rd time. My wife and I have a service contract with them throughout the year.
Description of Work: I used them last week. We had a problem with one of our furnaces. They repaired pressure switch and a board in the heater.
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
David F.
10/2014
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
They were pretty good, Thought they did a good job with the service, they are clean, efficient, and timely
Description of Work: They came out to repair the hot water heater
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
$1,100
Michelle M.
09/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The employee was very professional, thorough and friendly. I really appreciated the time he took to answer all of my questions. Although we did not go with this company (for a variety of reasons, but mainly because of a personal referral to another contractor), I thought that they were great.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate for a new 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
Priscilla Q.
09/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Ben the technician came within the scheduled time window. He called 10 min ahead to make sure I was home. He had boot covers on (as I asked when scheduling the appointment) when I answered the door. He was polite. He identified the problem quickly and replaced the needed part within the hour. The price is a 1-yr plan, which was only $50 more if I had just done the repair. I hadn't compared price so not sure if it's an "A" price.
Description of Work: Fixed AC
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390
Todd D.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
It was quick and professional. They came in and did it all in one day and it looks and functions great!
Description of Work: Replaced heater, AC, & hot water heater
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
$13,000
tamar N.
08/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, air duct cleaning
+ 2 more
DO NOT go with Hutchinson. They attempted to convince me that my home needed more than $10,000 in repairs, when in reality it needed a $100 fix. We had just bought the house. Since we had bought it in the winter, we had been unable to fully check the central AC system. Now it was summer and it had frozen up. So we called Hutchinson. When they came, they told me that the following and more were wrong with my home: the air conditioning system was too small for the house, the hot water heater was unsustainable given the venting in the home, and the ductwork for the heating system needed to be reconfigured. We then called a contractor we trust, who reported that all systems looked in great shape. The freezing up had been because the system was low on coolant. And why was it low on coolant? Because a valve that is front and center on the system was loose. Anyone who knows anything about HVAC should have seen it. Hutchinson missed it. I am deeply insulted that Hutchinson would attempt to deceive me this way. No one, NO ONE should use them.
Description of Work: Checked condition of AC system in new house, made recommendations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$120
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
We are sorry that we may have not communicated with you properly during your service call in regards to expressing what the items of concern are in your case, and why they are concerning. The technician sent to your home found items that are not up to the current code requirements and leaving these as is could potentially lead to harm to your house or to your family. In addition to these potentially harmful issues, the technician also found items which will drive up your utility bills until they are fixed. When we are performing a service call it is our responsibility to make sure the customer is aware of all items that can impact safety, as well as any other improvements that are possible to make to improve their comfort, reduce cost, or improve safety. We would like the opportunity to discuss to make sure you fully aware are aware of the findings of the service call.
Colleen P.
07/2014
5.0
They were able to fix it. Just one person came out and they were here for about an hour. The area was clean when they left. He was a nice guy. He diagnosed the problem right away. He recommended something that would fix the problem. He also made an appointment to get an estimate on replacing the air conditioner. I was pleased with the service.
Description of Work: They had to service my upstairs air conditioner.
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
$583.99
Leon D.
07/2014
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were professional. They listened to me and gave me what I believed to be their honest opinion and they gave me a quote.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling for redoing the bathroom and fixing up a leak that we had.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Leslie S.
07/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I was renting a property at the time until my new home was ready. I called them to come out because heater wasn't working. They came out and Wayne did a good job offered a service plan which if anything went wrong, I'd be at the top of the list to be fixed and he would give me a $50 coupon. I thought it was pointless since we were not staying there. However, he said the contract moves with us, if the house was the same size, the new house is a little bigger, I'd just pay the difference. I got to new home and I was having ac problems and they said they don't move contracts. I asked for manager. I spoke with Kurt, told him the situation, he said he could refund the original price and recharge for new, which is more expensive. Today, the AC is not working again. So I called and they had nothing in system about agreement with Kurt.
Description of Work: They repaired our heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$340.55
Mary Helen G.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Toilets were taking 2 minutes to fill after a flush. John diagnosed the problem and had enough replacement parts on his truck. He worked neatly and was very professional and courteous. After the valves were replaced he did a double check for leaks on each toilet, also checked to make sure the tanks were securely attached and even made sure the seats were fastened tightly. I've tried several plumbers over the years and this is the first one I've been completely satisfied with. If I ever need plumbing services again I'll call Hutchinson's first. I found out about them through a letter I received many months ago from Jim Berry Heating and Cooling. The two companies have joined forces and you can call Jim Berry in Cape May to get plumbing services from Hutchinson's. Worked great for me.
Description of Work: Replaced fill valves on 5 toilets.
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
$388
Marie S.
06/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was a good experience. So far everything works. They did good work. They came when they said they were going to do and they charged me the price they said they were going to charge. Supposed to be able to qualify for an energy whatever grant or something like that, they messed up the paper work so the State wouldn't give us the grant, what they did because they messed up as they took the amount of grant vault to their price. I would probably use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We did use Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling six months ago. They did service the whole heating and air conditioning system.
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
$20,000
Michael S.
06/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Chose to go with a different provider.
Description of Work: Did not use this provider.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Kaitlin M.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 2 more
We had an excellent experience working with Hutchinson. We called Hutchinson for an estimate to replace our water heater after Lowes gave us the run-around and an expensive quote that included unnecessary parts. A Hutchinson sales rep (Joe) came out the next day. He was on time (to the minute), well versed in water heaters, boilers and AC units, and very knowledgeable about the equipment that Hutchinson offered and the Energy Star programs offered by the state of NJ. He was informative and not pushy. We mentioned that we were also interested in replacing our boiler in the next few years and Joe gave us information about simply replacing the water heater + about replacing the water heater and boiler at the same time thru the NJ Energy Star Program (an expensive upfront cost but well worth it in the long term). We went with the Energy Star program, which included air sealing our house, installing extra instillation in the attic and basement, a 95% efficient boiler with a water heater attached. With the program, Hutchinson takes care of all labor and includes a 2 year service contract the includes all parts and labor. It was about 18,000, but we qualified for a $5,000 immediate rebate from the State of NJ, which knocked the cost down to $13,000 for us. Still very expensive, but the State of NJ is offering a 10 year inerest free loan thru the program. On average, people save $83 a month on their gas bills when installing this equipment, which is actually the monthly payment amount for the loan (on purpose). Therefore, (in the long term) this equipment will actually only cost us $3,000 in total. Hutchinson was on time for instillation. We were under the impression that the project would take 1 day, but it quickly turned into 3 days, which was a slight inconvenience but glad the job was done correctly. Cleaned up after the job 100%. Everyone that we worked with at Hutchinson was friendly, respectfull, courtious, and knowledge.
Description of Work: Replaced a 14 yr old water heater and a 60+ yr old boiler. Air-sealed our attic and basement + installed insulation in the attic and basement to make the house more energy efficient.
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
$18,000
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Glad we could help you keep your home comfortable with your upgraded systems. We always want our customers to have the most comfortable homes possible for their situation. Thanks for the awesome review!
Sarah P.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very professional! Reasonable pricing. The technicians who installed everything were punctual, pleasant, efficient, and cleanly. They clearly explained changes from the old systems and the need for inspection by the state after the installation was complete. I was very happy with their service and would use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Replaced heating and air conditioning systems
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
$6,300
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Thanks for the review - always glad to help! Stay comfortable and don't forget that proper maintenance can keep your new system running smoothly!
Megan D.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation, plumbing, water heater repair, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
+ 4 more
The service went very well from start to finish. The process for the estimate was done quickly and Jim really made us feel at ease. The pricing was a bit higher then another quote, but we were more comfortable with Hutchinson, so they worked with us a little on bringing down the price so it was closer to the competitive bid. Since we were installing an entirely new system and improving our energy efficiency by so much, Hutchinson helped us get into a state program that included a $5000 rebate and 10 year 0% financing for $10,000. After other rebates, we only had to pay about $2000 out of pocket for the entire package and financed the $10,000 with the state. The crew was extremely friendly over the two days they were here. They did a neat job and made sure everything was cleaned up and left the way it was when they entered. We had a few minor issues, but Hutchinson was quick to come and made sure everything was taken care of. Jim followed up to make sure that we were happy with the way things were completed. He also made sure he was there on the initial install day to ensure that the staff knew exactly what was discussed at our consultations. Overall, we are very happy with the work that way done.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace, A/C, high efficiency hot water heater, cleaned ductwork, created two new returns, sealed the house with more insulation, and changed out dryer vent hose.
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
$18,000
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Glad that everything worked out in the end and thanks for the review! We hope you enjoy your new home comfort system!
Lucille S.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
He has done numerous plumbing for us. He has done plumbing installation, shower installation. He has fixed leaks and fixed the bathtub leak. He is very good. The cleanup could be better.
Description of Work: We last used Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling about 6 months ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Thanks for the review and for calling us again! Sorry that the clean-up wasn't up to snuff this time.
Pat D.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
+ 1 more
The job entailed disassembling and installing a complete new Carrier heating and air conditioning system in my small condo. The unit had to be installed in my attic off the loft. There is a small circular staircase leading from my living area up to the loft, in addition to nearly 20 steps leading from the outside into my 2nd floor unit. The workers came on a Saturday morning about 8 AM and were finished around 2:30 PM. I was astounded at the fact the work was done with nearly no noise and clean up was handled well. They even had a separate vehicle that took away the debris. They were entirely professional at all times. My salesman showed up during the installation to make sure everything was on track and stayed in touch with me following the installation to insure permits were submitted, etc. A few days later I was called to schedule a complete duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning; included in the price of installation. Then, in December, I was called again to schedule a heating check up, also covered in the price of installation. Hutchinson in my opinion is the best! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Yes, they may tend to be a little more expensive but in my experience, you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Replaced my heating and air conditioning system.
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
$9,800
Response from Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC
Happy to hear that you're satisfied with our service - always enjoy hearing from another happy customer! Thanks for the great review.
Ben C.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using Hutchinson since I got my house back in 2010. All I have to say is they do the job right. The price is a bit higher then some other local companies, but the quality of the work is beyond compare. I spoke to Brian the sales guy and after a bit of miss-communication he was able to get me a quote for a new Carrier AC unit at a price that was fair. The guys who came to install it did an amazing job. They were here for about 4 hours and were great. I'm sure I could have gotten the new system a bit cheaper elsewhere, but I want the job done right the first time, I trust Hutch to do just that.
Description of Work: New Air Conditioning system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400
Linda G.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I've been using Hutchinson for about 15 years. They have always provided superior service, whether fixing plumbing problems or installing my new air conditioner. This visit was scheduled a few weeks ahead of time. I wanted an early a.m. appointment so I would not lose too much time at work. Montrell was assigned to my service ticket. He arrived around 8:15 a.m. He was extremely courteous, wore booties while in the house. He explained all that was involved with removing the old sink and installing the new one. He addressed my questions and concerns (i.e., would there be damage to the existing cheap formica countertop). He was very careful and cleaned up the grunge/caulk from old sink before installing the new one. New sink looks great ! No damage to countertop. He also answered some of my concerns about existing toilets that seem to be always needing repairs. He was finished in 2 hours and I was in the office by 10:30 !!!
Description of Work: Install new ceramic sink and faucet (which I provided) in master bath room.
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
$370
Yogesh & Dipika S.
04/2014
5.0
insulation, water heater repair
+ 0 more
It made a huge difference for my heating bill. They are very nice, I worked with Tom, he is very professional, knowledgable, and great to work with.
Description of Work: They replaced my water heater with a tankless water heater and also insulated my attic.
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
$1,500
William K.
04/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The estimate involved several days to receive in order to coordinate with state rebate programs. Three levels of replacement services were offered, ranging from $14,000 t0 32,000. The estimator was a salesman. I went with a more local family owned firm where the owner operator came out for the estimate. That price was $3000 less and the owner operator was on the job inspecting three times during the one day of installation
Description of Work: Provided an estimate for replacement of a dual Heating and Airconditioning system for our home. I did not go with this estimate.
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FAQ
Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
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Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
No, Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC does not offer a senior discount.