Clay's Climate Control

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Natural Gas Lines,

About us

Clay’s Climate Control is now Ace Hardware Home Services! Ace Hardware acquired Clay’s, the HVAC service experts of South Jersey, creating a new opportunity to redefine Helpful service in the heating and cooling business. Supporting over 5800 neighborhood stores across the country, Ace Hardware is a company dedicated to helpful service in local communities. Much like Clay’s, Ace Hardware is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience to every customer, every time. Ace Hardware stores are locally owned and operated, with the goal to be helpful in the aisle and now in the home. We are excited to grow Clay’s together with Ace to continue to support the local community for years to come.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Forced Hot Air, Radiant Floor Heat, Central Air Conditioning, & Mini-split System Installation. HVAC Equipment Service, Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning

Services we don't offer

We do not work on hot water heaters or oil systems.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.980 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Filter reviews by category

Showing 51-75 of 80 reviews

Rebecca S.
09/2022
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Always great!
Description of Work: Maintenance

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you, [Member Name Removed] for the great review!

Steven F.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: Resetting my thermostat and providing support to sagging ducts.

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
$258

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for your feedback [Member Name Removed]. Happy to always be there to help with your HVAC needs.

Duane S.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went terrifically.
Description of Work: Fall inspection of our furances ar 3 properties. STEVE was excellent and did a thorough check. He found a problem with a noise that the part would have inhibited the fan from going on. I appreciated Steve’s caring and desire to do the job correctly. Clay’s Climate Control employees only the best as exemplified by STEVE!!!

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 Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for sharing your experience with Clay's Climate Control [Member Name Removed]. We are happy to hear that Steve did a very thorough job. He is an asset to our company and we are lucky to have him!

lynda B.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were great!
Description of Work: Ac 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
$157

Response from Clay's Climate Control
We are very happy to hear that we met your expectations with the AC Maintenance. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Tom J.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well. Quick response.
Description of Work: Capacitor on AC 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
$250

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for your feedback. Looking forward to doing business together in the future.

yaching C.
07/2017
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Did not order the work.
Description of Work: I just need add Freon r22 to my home AC. I called several place to get a price quote. Three of my quote is $100 per lb include service. Hutchison AC's price was $169 for the first lb and $129 for additional lb. Clay's price is $69 diagnose plus $189 lb, even I said I don't need diagnose. I searched online a 30lb R22 is $500-$700, which is about $25/lb. So I think their price is very high. May be their service is very good. But compare price before you order the work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Hello and thank you for your comments. According to the United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), we are required to a**** a leak on AC equipment and perform the appropriate repairs as stated on their website https://www.epa.gov/section608/stationary-refrigeration-leak-repair-requirements. We are unable to simply add R22 Freon to a unit because the customer feels that is what is needed. We must appropriately diagnose the problem with our highly trained, NATE and/or EPA certified technicians. Hopefully you are comfortable in your home again.

Jimmy M.
10/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a Freon leak in the line somewhere, the technician told me it was inside by the unit and it would cost $750 to fix. I declined and paid $99 for the visit. I had another company come out and told me the leak was outside he proceeded to fix it and fill it with freon and charge me $350.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

lori S.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: ...
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review! Looking forward to doing business again in the future.

Howard K.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new heater, air conditioner and new duct work in the attic. Fast, clean and professional.

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
$10,000

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for your review. We will be here to help with any HVAC problems in the future.

Denise S.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He did a very thorough examine on the furnace. I would definitely recommend them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you!

Phillip K.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$150

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you!

Karen H.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: AC tune up and inspection

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
$139

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for giving our company an A rating. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Gloria S.
04/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We appreciate your feedback.

Dominique R.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Clay came for the estimate shortly after I made the appointment. He was right on time. He took a thorough look at our current equipment which was 21 years old. He suggested several options to improve heat and air flow and to make the units more efficient. He is very approachable and answered all the questions and concerns I had and was very good at explaining the "why" and the "how". He also mentioned the energy rebates that were available. He quoted me a price separately for the upstairs and downstairs units and told me that we could chose to have each one installed at a different time. We chose to have both units replaced at the same time and Clays workers showed up early on the Monday. Mike and Ryan were very professional and punctual throughout the whole duration of the job. They were very careful to lay down drop cloths on floors and stairways. They were very polite, courteous and always available to answer questions or address concerns. Due to snow and ice, the work took la little longer than expected, but Clay or his foreman John came by every day to inspect and even offered us space heaters if it got to be too cold in the house while the work was being done. The final cost was exactly what Clay had quoted, and he was very accommodating. We are extremely satisfied with the service and the quality of the equipment installed. Our heaters work so much faster and more efficiently than the old ones. They will be sending workers closer to the summer to make sure the Air Conditioning is working properly as well. We are very happy with the service provided and would definitely use them again in the future and highly recommend Clays Climate Control. Mike and Ryan did an excellent job and were always very concerned that things were being done right.
Description of Work: Replaced two zones Heater/Conditioner; improved duct work, installed new registers and new "intelligent" thermostats. Both new heaters and air handlers were placed on pads to reduce vibrations.

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
$13,500

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you very much for the review. We are happy to hear you were pleased not only with the installation and technicians but with the actual equipment as well.

Kirk O.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Converted our heat from electric to gas and replaced our air conditioner.

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 Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for giving our company an A rating. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Tracey F.
01/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have been using them for seven or eight years. Their prices have gone up.
Description of Work: I last used them in the fall for maintenance.

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
$140

Response from Clay's Climate Control
As a company we have tried to keep our prices the same for many years. In fact, our service contract pricing has not increased for over 5 years. Unfortunately, as the price of equipment and parts continue to increase, we also have to increase our prices. We hope you will continue to use our company in the future.

David W.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
First of all, Clay came out and gave a thorough assessment of my home and my options. He provided a very competitive price for installation of top notch equipment. The end result was fantastic. The system and new duct work are beautifully laid out. Everything works perfectly. Clay was extremely responsive, prompt and helpful in all phases of the project. His team know their business. I highly recommend Clay's. A++
Description of Work: New A/C, gas furnace, duct work, hot water heater and new duct work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,500

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for your kind review. We are always happy when we exceed our customer's expectations. Thank you for choosing us to participate in the latest financing for Energy Efficient equipment. It was a great learning experience for us as well.

Daryl S.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service all around. Scheduling was very easy, the technician arrived on time and was courteous and professional. I would definitely use Clay's Climate in the future.
Description of Work: Inspection and maintenance of our HVAC System

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Response from Clay's Climate Control
We are always happy to hear when a customer has had a positive experience. Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Pat M.
09/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: New AC

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 Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for the review. Please call us again if you are in need of HVAC service or installation.

Frank L.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Clay's is without a doubt the best HVAC contractor in the area. Estimate was provided by Clay and he spent about an hour at my home going over the details of the job during the visit. I can be somewhat of a demanding customer and Clay was patient, courteous, and professional when it came to answering all my questions and discussing the details of job. The job in my home was a pretty significant undertaking particularly since it was a retrofit (i.e. NOT new contruction), a complete tear out and replacement of the existing equipment, and some things were being relocated to other areas of the home. On the first day of the job Clay and his foreman did a walkthrough of the job with me. Due to scheduling and weather issues it was two months from time of estimate to job start and surprisingly Clay remembered every detail of my home and the job! On the first day of work, tear out day, there were no less than 7 workers present to complete the task. That's serious commitment to getting the job done! The job required access to every area of my home...attic, crawlspace, and all living spaces. We were without heat for the first three days of the install and Clay's left us with 4 electric space heaters which surprisingly kept the house quite comfortable. After each work day the crew would clean their work area and the parts of the home they accessed. My wife would comment each night when she returned form work that you couldn't even tell they had been there. Work crews promptly arrived at my home at 7AM each day and departed between 3-4PM depending on what they needed to finish up. Would like to also mention that I have had some interaction with the service team (Mike and Matt) to install an upgraded control board and complete system start-up in the spring. The service dept. is just as good as the installation team! Bottom line: high quality installation, professional service both pre and post installation, courteous and respectful employees, and Clay's delivered on everything agreed upon in our contract. While the cost of our particular installation was high that was largely a function of the scope of work and quality of equipment purchased. Clay's wasn't the lowest bid but their estimate was perfectly reasonable. As they say, you get what you pay for. Don't undervalue the quality of any HVAC installation because that matters most. Just a general FYI our old AC unit was 35 years old (i.e. very inefficient) and ducting in our home was terrible. Electric costs to cool our 2,400 sq ft home in the summer used to run $300-$400. As installed, the new system is approximately 14-14.5 SEER and that has translated into a $100-200 monthly savings on our electric bill.
Description of Work: Contractor installed new high efficiency furnace (relocated from original location in house), air conditioner, tankless hot water heater, mini-split ductless system, and replaced entire ducting system in home. Install also included two new attic fans. Trane HVAC equipment (furnace and condenser), LG mini-split, and Navien tankless were installed.

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

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Hello [removed member name]! Thank you for such a kind review. Our company mission statement is to have 100% customer satisfaction while delivering an excellent product. Each area of our company; office, install and service strive to achieve this goal. I am happy to hear that we not only achieved that goal with your install, but that you are also seeing significant savings on your electric bill.

Henry R.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Matt the service technician was earlier than expected. He called to make sure it was ok to come early. That was fine with me. He was very nice and did a full inspection or our unit. He was able to adjust the airflow to make it more energy efficient. It was nice to have someone explain everything he did and observed. He took temp readings from all the vents and was very professional. I would recommend Clay's team to anyone. Thank you guys!!! A+
Description of Work: Provider came out to service to perform summer 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
$135

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you so much for your kind words. Matt was promoted to Service Manager last year because of his customer service skills and knowledge. He represents all that Clay's Climate Control strives to be.

Brian T.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend checking with CCC if you need any heating or air conditioning service. Very honest.
Description of Work: Water pump on my furnace went out, had initially contacted a different heating company but when their quote sounded high, I contacted Clays. I was very glad I did. Matt, responded and did the work for 1/5th what the other company had quoted and even had the correct pump on his truck. Matt was courteous and professional and completed the job quickly.

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

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you very much for your kind words. We pride ourselves on offering honest prices for honest work. Matt is a great employee and we are lucky have him here at Clay's Climate Control.

Steven F.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The work was even better then expected.
Description of Work: Very professional .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you for your kind words [member name removed]. We are so happy that we exceeded your expectations. Please call us with any HVAC needs in the future.

jeffrey M.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Professional, punctual, receptive to my business needs,thoroughly cleaned up.Very pleases-already used again for my house.
Description of Work: Replace air and heating units at my office

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800

Response from Clay's Climate Control
It was a pleasure to help you with your HVAC needs and we are happy to have you as a customer for both your place of business and your home.

Daniel O.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I switched to Clay's last Fall, after I got frustrated with the largest HVAC contractor in our area. I could not be happier. After 27 years of home ownership, Clay's is the nicest, most responsive and highest quality HVAC contractor I have ever used. In the course of two service calls from me (my first two, so I was a total stranger for the first one) they have really impressed me. After the first repair, I thought maybe it was a fluke, but they just did it again! Here are my observations: 1. They are friendly when you call. They seem glad you called. Even when it was my first call. 2. They schedule a service call quickly. 3. The service tech shows up when they promised, or before. 4. The service tech is friendly. He seems glad to be there to help. 5. He does the work when they said, which is usually right away. If it has to be rescheduled, the tech tells you why, and he seems kind of apologetic. 6. The service tech is skilled; he does not have to show up with an apprentice or other helpers unless they are needed. 7. The service tech does great work; every fix has been perfect. 8. They do not try to exaggerate the problem, and they don't try to up-sell you "repairs" that you don't need. 9. They clean up the mess when they're done. 10. They bill you a fair price for the work. I know I sound like a commercial for these guys, or a shill for the owners, but I'm not -- that's really the way I feel. These guys are just the best, and their service techs seem to be as nice as the people you talk to in the office. I can usually find something to complain about, but Clay's has impressed me twice now, and they deserve a shout-out. I am totally satisfied.
Description of Work: Repair of air conditioner condenser unit. Previous work includes repair of hybrid hydronic/forced air 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
$500

Response from Clay's Climate Control
Thank you very much for your kind words. Our entire company strives to have 100% customer satisfaction while delivering an excellent product. I am pleased that our employees have satisfied your HVAC needs and achieved our goal.

Contact information

501 W. Patcong Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221

http://www.claysclimatecontrol.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
19HC00256400
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Plumbing

FAQ

Clay's Climate Control is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Clay's Climate Control accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
No, Clay's Climate Control does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Clay's Climate Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Clay's Climate Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Clay's Climate Control offers emergency services.
No, Clay's Climate Control does not offer warranties.
Clay's Climate Control offers the following services: Forced Hot Air, Radiant Floor Heat, Central Air Conditioning, & Mini-split System Installation. HVAC Equipment Service, Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning
We do not work on hot water heaters or oil systems.

Contact information

501 W. Patcong Ave, Linwood, NJ 08221

http://www.claysclimatecontrol.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed