Universe Home Services

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

Since 1954, Universe Home Services has been proudly serving the Nassau County community and customers throughout the entire region. With Universe Home Services, one call solves it all! Their highly trained technicians offer everything from heating and air conditioning to plumbing to appliance repair and electrical services on Long Island and beyond. Whether you’re dealing with an inefficient heating system, a noisy air conditioner, clogged toilet, broken dishwasher, or outdated electrical service panel, you can get the fast, affordable service you need with Universe Home Services. They go above and beyond to ensure that you’re completely satisfied with the quality of their work, offering service guarantees and parts and labor guarantees on new HVAC installations. As a family owned and operated company, Universe Home Services believes in top-quality customer service. They always treat you and your property with respect, working quickly, cleanly, and efficiently to minimize your inconvenience and leave your home in pristine condition. With more than 60 years of experience under their belt, and a commitment to unmatched quality, honesty, and expertise, Universe Home Services is the trusted name for heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair on Long Island and beyond! Call today!

Business highlights

70 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Air conditioning repair & installation, heating repair & installation, HVAC maintenance, appliance repairs, general plumbing, drain cleaning, fixture plumbing, water filtration systems, water heater installation & repair, electrical services, bathroom & kitchen electrical remodeling

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Reviews

4.7442 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 101-125 of 442 reviews

Marc A.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
Had two separate services done and both went well.
Description of Work: Hired for plumbing, boiler maintenance, and yearly maintenance of boiler.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$320

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. I appreciate the feed back and will make sure to refer to them while we try to offer the best service possible.

John R.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They arrived timely and completed the work in one day. They were a friendly staff and helped us through the process. The outside of the house looks good. The lines from the compressor to the rooms are neat and not an eye sore. Compressor placement was perfect. The units work very good and are keeping the area's we wanted cool, very cool. We had one minor issue after they left. Our cable wires were clipped to the brick and when they installed they broke the clips. We didn't realize this while they were there. One quick call and they were back the next day and fixed it. Overall we were very happy with the price and service. The only constructive criticism would be they should have double checked the rooms for cleanliness. After they left we did have to clean up the dust particles from their drilling. Not a major issue, but figured this is something they could discuss with their technicians. We will use them in the future when our two wall AC's breathe their last cool breath.
Description of Work: They installed 4 ductless air conditioners and a compressor.

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
$10,400

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a detailed review. Universe strives to provide the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep working on our goals.

Mitsa M.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Universe Appliance was the company we chose to do our oil to gas conversion. They were very prompt and professional. They took care of all the necessary things that had to be done, for example removing the old oil tank, having National Grid come and inspect once the job was done. The installers were great. They made sure the new boiler was working before they left. We couldn't be happier. They were not the cheapest, but they do offer financing which is nice. I recommend them.
Description of Work: This was an oil to gas conversion.

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
$9,800

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has a goal to provide the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to obtain our service goals.

Vincent C.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The Universe team of plumbers, electricans, and home heating specialist and outside sales, with inside support were reliable, and experienced. The install team of Mike and Tom were skilled in the details of our gas boiler replacement. They were organized and personable - true professionals. I would recommend this business to a family member or neighbor. VC 7/20
Description of Work: Replaced gas boiler

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you so much for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has a goal of providing the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to obtain our goal.

KEVIN M.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Showed up on time , did the job right and cleaned up everything. I would highly recommend this plumber.
Description of Work: Moved a shower head on the wall.

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 Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We will make sure to refer to it while we strive to offer the best service possible.

Joseph T.
07/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
THESE GUYS ARE GREAT. NOT MANY SERVICES VACUUM THE OIL TANK. THE OIL COMPANIES AND MECHANICS JUST TELL ME TO BUY A NEW TANK. THESE GUYS WILL ADD MANY MORE YEARS TO THE OIL TANK AT A SMALL FEE.
Description of Work: vacuum out the oil tank

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 Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking out the time and will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

Michael J.
07/2015
1.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I called Universe and told them my Dishwasher is showing an error oE for my Samsung Dishwasher. When the service representative showed up he didn't have the Level Sensor that has to be replaced for an error oE. He said that he needed to order the part. They knew what was wrong before they came to my house since I gave them the code over the phone. From my point of view he shouldn't have come to my house without the part. They admitted that this part is the most common part that fails with Samsung. This level sensor part is readily available since so many Samsung dishwashers are having the same failure. Well, Universe wanted $275 to replace this part. Since they needed to order the part I told them that I was not interested in fixing it for that price. I first ordered a new Bosh Dishwasher with Best Buy. But I cancelled the Bosh order when I did a little research and found out that the Samsung level sensor only costs $37 online. I ordered the part and ended up replacing the part myself. The dishwasher is working now. They still charged me $97.71 just to look at the same error message that I told them over the phone. I think $275 is way over priced for a $37 part. Don't you? Universe has called me since I posted the review and offered to refund me the $97.71 - But they never did! I have not received a refund to date.
Description of Work: Showed up for a service call but didn't repair the Dishwasher

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

$97.71

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your feedback. We had a supervisor call you on this matter and was able to come to an agreement.

Beth & Darin D.
06/2015
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Based on the price we thought that should include even the bathroom. We felt they were too overpriced
Description of Work: Estimate for bathroom plumbing.

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


Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your feedback. Universe gives estimates on each job based on how much work that is involved, and to make sure each job is done to the highest quality level possible. We offer a 1 year guarantee on all work that we do and have been in business over 60 years and stand behind our quality of work. Please keep us in mind if you ever in need of service.

Jonathan R.
06/2015
5.0
appliance repair, electrician
  + 0 more
I use them once for dishwasher and it was a good experience. With my refrigerator, I learned that the controller board was broken and that, thanks to the Japanese tsunami of a few years ago, the part was no longer manufactured! So the process they told me is to remove the broken part and send it out for re-manufacture (which would take around 2 weeks with no fridge). I found that Sears claimed to have the part, so I ordered it from Sears, and Universe was going to install. Guess what? The part didn't work when Universe came to install it, so I wasted their and my time. We ended up with Universe removing the board and doing the re-manufacture route. Universe was very accommodating and professional throughout and I would recommend.
Description of Work: Repaired broken circuit board on refrigerator

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
$350

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has a goal of providing the best service possible, and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to obtain our goals.

Ronnie S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
Its not often that you find dedicated workers that take pride in what they do and try to please the customer as well. My overall experience with Universe has exceeded my expectations. We have been a long time customer and the quality of their work only confirms my decision to use them time and time again. From plumbing to electrical work there are no better. I give them an A across the board!!!
Description of Work: Installed all plumbing for new appliances in my kitchen.

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
$1,600

Response from Universe Home Services
We would like to thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has a goal of providing the best service possible, and we will make sure to refer to your comments while we keep striving to obtain our goals.

JOANNE M.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The experience was good. They suggested I call a former employee and he fixed the pilot light.
Description of Work: I use Universe Heating. I called them in to repair my stove but it was an antique so they would not work on it. They repaired the pilot light.

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

Rhonda E.
03/2015
3.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, wells
  + 2 more
I basically dodged having to pay Universe $2800. More importantly, I do not trust them anymore. When my service contract runs out, I will not be using them again. Update: the company contacted me and expressed how upset they were that I was upset. They wanted to make things "right" and offered me an extension on my service contract. I feel so much better about this company.
Description of Work: I switched from oil to gas 2 years ago and used a company recommended by National Grid. That company did not offer service contracts, so I purchased one from Universe. In the fall of 2014 one of their guys came out for a pre-winter inspection. He told me to flush water out of the boiler once a week. I did that and in January the boiler began making terrible noises. Universe came out three different times and could not solve the problem. Finally, they sent an "expert" who told me that the original piping was done wrong and they would need to redo it for $2800. I was about to let them, when I decided to call the company that installed the boiler. They said that there was nothing wrong with the piping and that Universe saw a woman living alone and basically saw a patsy. They came out, drained air out of the system and installed a new pump, without charging me a penny. The boiler worked beautifully after that. They told me NOt to drain water from the boiler, just leave it alone.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. We will have our Manager call you in regards to this.

Bill T.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Good, reasonable helpful etc.
Description of Work: plumbing work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. We will make sure to refer to it while we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

Kevin M.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
I can't say enough about the service I have recieved from Universe. Always on time Polite and professional Complete work Flexible times I have used Universe a number of times over this year and found their service to be exceptional enough that I have purchased a service contract with them. I would highly recomend them and look forward to a continued relationship with them. I have an older gas furnace that they have replaced a number of parts on and now the furnace runs like it was a year old.
Description of Work: Performed emergency work on gas heater and I have now purchased a contract and they have performed service on my heater under that contract.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your feedback and review. We appreciate you taking out the time and we will make sure to refer to it while we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

Anthony G.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Fantastic! Great Job!
Description of Work: Converted oil to gas boiler and hot 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
$9,000

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review and feedback. We appreciate it and will make sure to refer to it while we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

Alan G.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Service was great. Very professional company. Had a a few leaks after they installed the unit. I contacted the company and they came back over 3 times and eventually fixed the problem. They always sent someone over immediately upon my calls. I was very happy with this company. Hopefully the leaks have stopped. We will see in the summer when the units are on. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who asks.
Description of Work: Installed ductless a/c.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has a goal of providing the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to obtain our goal.

Patti O.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Everything was fine... I have to say I am late in providing this review. But, I do recal workers were very nice, prompt, professional and we are very satisfied.
Description of Work: Replaced hot water heater

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
$1,000

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to refer to them while we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

marlene R.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
i had purchased the part online and at first they thought i purchased the wrong part and they ordered what they thought was the right part. then they came back to install it and they realized i had ordered the right part to begin with. The reason i am rating them so high despite this little hiccup, is that they were honest, told me their mistake, used my part, fixed it, only charged me for the one service call. My son was home when this work was being done, not me, and I'm sure he wasn't paying attention so they could have basically told me anything - so I appreciated their honesty.
Description of Work: They changed my washing machine rubber that seals the door so no water escapes.

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 Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to refer to them as we strive to offer the best service possible.

Marianne R.
01/2015
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
This company is very reliable and they stand by their guarantees. I had a manufacturer problem with my new air conditioning unit and Universe resolved the problem very effectively and promptly..I have had a contract with them all the years I own my home, and I always renew them every year because they come very quickly when you need them...
Description of Work: I have had a heating/air system and hot water heater installed a few years ago and I currently hold a yearly contract with universe for all the units.

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
$499

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We will make sure to refer to your feedback while we strive to provide the best service possible.

Kelly O.
01/2015
4.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
The serviceman was very nice and knowledgeable and explained what needed to be repaired and what it would cost. I was surprised at the price especially for the ice maker repair but the dishwasher was complicated and took a long time to fix. Both the ice maker and dishwasher are working well and I am glad I got them fixed. I had been told by another repairman from another company that the dishwasher door ,which could brake your foot if it hit you, could not be fixed. The cables needed to be replaced.
Description of Work: Fix dishwasher door and replaced ice maker in the freezer

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
$670

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to refer to them while we strive to reach our goal of providing the best service possible.

Donna D.
01/2015
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The customer service is wonderful, very pleasant personnel. The wait time for service is over estimated. I called for an appointment in December, service on a new contract for a new home purchased, I was given a January 12th date. I am stuck with that being the fact that they make you pay before you can make an appointment. I haven't had services as of yet, however I hope it will be worth the wait.
Description of Work: I purchased a service contract for this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. We are trying to reach you by phone in regards to your feedback. Thank you.

Lois N.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When we first called, we were given a 4 hour window as to when they would be able to come. The serviceman arrived within the given time frame. We called them for the leaking valve and then asked them to look to see if there were any other issues that needed to be addressed right away. They did a check and found a few other things that needed some attention and we agreed to have some of the more pressing ones done at that time. They gave an approximate time that the job would take and a fee estimate. When the serviceman needed an additional part, another serviceman arrived with it shortly and then proceeded to help the first fellow finish up the job. We mentioned the senior citizen discount and it was applied to the cost of the entire job. Since our previous plumbing service is no longer doing residential work, we were looking to find someone to replace them. We were very satisfied with the work and the cost and will definitely use Universal Plumbing again in the future, when needed.
Description of Work: They replaced a leaking valve and put in a back flow trap.

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
$800

Response from Universe Home Services
We would like to thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. Universe has the goal of providing the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to reach our goals.

Amit P.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
very good service. honest and reasonable. and when my wife asked a question about the dishwasher, he offered a solution at no extra charge. i thought it was very honorable. they had also helped me previously with oil to gas conversion and we had good experience at that time too.
Description of Work: repair oven/gas range door spring

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
$320

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to refer to them as we keep striving to obtain our goal of providing the best service possible.

ashish S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a great service. Price wise they were okay too. One sales guys came out and 3 technicians came out to do the job. They delivered on what they promised and I have an extended service plan with them.
Description of Work: I did an oil to gas conversion with them last year.

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
$8,500

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for your review. Universe strives to provide the best service possible and we will make sure to refer to your feedback while we keep striving to reach our goals.

marissa K.
12/2014
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Have been using this business for many years, and maintain a service contract for my gas heater and a/c with them. They are always extremely honest and reliable. Have and would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: installed new central air conditioning 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
$9,000

Response from Universe Home Services
Thank you for taking out the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to refer to them as we keep striving to provide the best service possible.

Contact information

3782 Merrick Rd, Seaford, NY 11783

https://www.universehomeservices.com/

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Generator

FAQ

Universe Home Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Universe Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
No, Universe Home Services does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Universe Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Universe Home Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Universe Home Services offers emergency services.
No, Universe Home Services does not offer warranties.
Universe Home Services offers the following services: Air conditioning repair & installation, heating repair & installation, HVAC maintenance, appliance repairs, general plumbing, drain cleaning, fixture plumbing, water filtration systems, water heater installation & repair, electrical services, bathroom & kitchen electrical remodeling

Contact information

3782 Merrick Rd, Seaford, NY 11783

https://www.universehomeservices.com/

Service hours

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