Scaran is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1930. Located in Staten Island, NY, we employ highly trained technicians whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Staten Island. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, installing and repairing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We also specialize in diagnosing and tackling difficult recurring problems with HVAC and plumbing equipment. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. Should we make a mistake, we will do everything in our power to correct it to your satisfaction. We accept all major credit cards, personal checks,
Business highlights
94 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential & commercial heating, air conditioning, plumbing, oil delivery, natural gas, connecting gas appliances, install & repair gas, oil and electric heating systems and central air conditioning systems.
The office was able to schedule a visit quickly and two technicians came as scheduled. They quickly identified the problem, explained everything to me in clear and understandable terms, got the necessary parts and completed the repair that afternoon. Based on their professionalism, knowledge and responsiveness, we are engaging with them for an annual maintenance contract for heating and A/C.
Description of Work: Repaired leak and replaced faulty expansion tank in heating system
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
$740
gerard R.
04/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They're great. I haven't had any problems since they installed the air conditioner. They were really good.
Description of Work: They installed my home air conditioning and now I have a service contract with them.
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
$15,000
Steven F.
02/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The problem was solved promptly and expertly.
Description of Work: The central gas heater stopped pumping hot ari. The tech determined that the circuit breaker tripped causing the system to shut down shut down due to an accumulation of dust in the system because the installed filter was too thick. He washed and cleaned the unit several time to make sure it worked. I should also mention that this company solved a difficult central air problem after flooding by Sandy which another company on SI could not figure out.
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
$290
Edward and/or Sandra R.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
My husband and I just have so much trust in this company, we have been doing business with them for 15 years. They installed our Rinnai tankless water hearter and it is the best thing we ever did. From the phone call, to getting the job done, great quality and professional work. Back in 1999 we first meet Scaran by word from family and friends, we had our old furnace replaced with a Carrier Infinity system, another improvement we are happy to present date that we made . We have stayed with the company for maintenance and all heating improvements since than. From customer service to the technician that have been here in our home, they get the job done well. We Trust this company.
Description of Work: installation of Rinnai Tankless water heater install around 3/4/2011. Also installation of our new carrier 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
$3,750
Soonsin G.
10/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
called the company and the tech showed on time and fixed problem.
Description of Work: Replaced broken part for the heating unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Dorothea M.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I have used them for more than 20 years. They are excellent. Their work is amazing. I highly recommend them. They are on call and are punctual. They get in touch with you when they are on your way. If they get delayed on another job they will call you.
Description of Work: They replaced a toilet tank in my bathroom. 2 months ago. I have them under contract for my gas heat. They also do general plumbing and air conditioning work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Craig R.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
The installer was personable and professional. He did a clean installation. So far I'm very satisfied with the water heater. It's always a pleasure to deal with Scaran, who also services my heater and central air conditioning.
Description of Work: Purchase and installation of new water heater, relocation of water line and gas line to place new water heater in a new location
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
$1,250
thomas K.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
and i will use them again.they claimed the old thermostat would work with the furnace.it didn't and i finally got a new one.at one point the furnace wouldn't come on.it turned out to be a ground wire.eventually the humidifier was installed and that seems to work fine.their employees were friendly and did their job and seemed to be competent.during this experience they were hard to contact but they suffered storm damage too and i don't hold that against them.overall i am completely satisfied and i will use them again.
Description of Work: this was in the aftermath of hurricane sandy.i have hot air heat and gas hot water heater.they went under water.i had the furnace and hot water heater installed on the same day.i opted to buy a humidifier and thermostat.they didn't bring the humidifier claiming they were just doing furnaces and hot water heaters and the humidifier could be installed at a later date.and they said they ran out of thermostats.i accepted that.the installation of the hot water heater and furnace took about 5 hours or so.they took the old stuff away.they were clean and overall i was satisfied.today [3-11-3013] the unit has been working fine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Craig R.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with Gary the technician. He was clearly knowledgeable about my system (Carrier Infinity). His maintenance routine was more thorough than that of the previous company I used. He was professional, a good communicator, and very pleasant to deal with. This was my first time using Scaran, and I will continue to do so, I was very pleased.
Description of Work: Annual routine maintenance/cleaning/heater start-up on 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
$195
William M.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We've had a contract with them for years. They come right away when you need service. They tell you up front, how much it will cost, and whatever extra costs there may be. They do a good job.
Description of Work: It was very cold and our heat went out. They came out right away and fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Frances G.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service was very good. I thought the service call was a little pricey, but they were up front about that before they came. They were nice and came when they said they would.
Description of Work: They came in and took the cover off the boiler. It was just a piece of the fan that needed to be replaced.
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
$98
Jane M.
07/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It cost me $6900 and it was expensive. You can’t have Freon anymore. So, whenever something goes wrong, you have to replace it. It was a really big deal. They came out a couple of times before to try that. They checked the existing thing and the leaks. They checked anything that they could fix. They did the testing and there were too many leaks that they couldn’t fix. I called them an hour ago since the system is leaking right now and they said they would come. I hope they come and fix whatever the problem is. They know what they are doing, but their prices are really high. They are in and they are out. They have a lot of experience though. They will also come and fix what’s wrong. I know they will do that. They are slow for appointments and they really make you wait because they are busy, but they do eventually show up. I will call them up again if they don’t fix it. The leak is coming from the second floor and it’s leaking onto the first floor. I would use their services in the future too. They are not perfect, but no one is perfect.
Description of Work: Scaran Heating & A/C put in a whole new air conditioning system in my house on the 14th of June. They installed a new compressor outside and a whole new system inside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900
Peter B.
04/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
+ 0 more
I decided not to use them for two reasons. I think the equipment that they were recommending was not quite efficient as I was looking for and I thought their price was higher for the work. They were prompt and they were professional. They were efficient. I just felt I got a better deal from other service provider. I would consider using their service for another quote in the future.
Description of Work: I used Scaran Heating & A/C service for a quote for conversion of oil heating to gas heating and hot water. I last used their service in October.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
CARMELO M.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Central A/C was not cooling. Called Scaran on Friday morning they offered to be there that day but since no one would be home I requested Saturday morning and they arrived before 9am on Saturday. Technician discovered cause of the problem, replaced part and performed routine check of the system within an hour. Overall an excellent experience.
Description of Work: Changed capacitor on central A/C unit and performed routine maintenance.
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
$295
Claire D.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
The workmen that Scaran sends are knowledgeable & professional. Scaran's prices are high in comparison to other companies that perform the same work. However, they are reliable and they do not rush through the job. They do provide a service plan which is a good deal & guarantees that they will show up even on a holiday, should the unit fail. They put plastic coverings on their shoes before entering the home, they also clean up after themselves.
Description of Work: Scaran installed both my A/C unit & my hot water heater in 2007. The most recent work they did was to inspect the A/C unit before the summer started. They showed up on time, changed the filter, and monitored the performance of the unit.
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
$100
Harriette H.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Everything is working and they seem to be professional. The quality of the work seems to be okay.
Description of Work: I had a furnace and air conditioner installed by them.
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
Byron S.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My wife and I were having problems with our central A/C unit and didn?t have any knowledge of what the problem may be. The condenser outside was not operating at all and no cool air was coming through the vents. We did some research and found Scaran as a reputable company repairing A/C units in Staten Island. We hired them to run a diagnostic test on our unit which they had spent about two hours thoroughly testing our entire system to provide us with a solution to fix the problem. The Scaran technician had recommend that the coil and its pan needed to be cleaned, the fuses to the condenser to be replaced and that the breakers in our electrical panel should be upgraded to a higher ampage breaker to allow the condenser to operate smoothly without any additional strain on the unit. Also they included that they could make a filter rack to make it more accessible to change out the filter. The technician completed the diagnostic test and had the A/C working in about two hours. He added an additional part to the condenser to help jump start the unit so that it would be a faster start up time and he replaced the blown fuses with new ones. Following the completion of the test the technician went over all the recommendations and quoted me with a price for the additional work to be done. I agreed to all the recommendations that were necessary and Scaran had called the very next morning to schedule an appointment to complete the entire job. Two technicians came to my home, including the original tech, began repairing my A/C. They showed up earlier than expected and took about three hours to complete the job. They took out the coil and its pan and thoroughly cleaned both items. The pan had a crack and the tech had to repair it with silicon and explained to me that it may be a problem in the future due to the coil sits above the furnace. The furnace could possibly melt the silicon during the winter months and any existing water may flood the bottom of the unit which could also destroy the electronics that control how the A/C operates. Since the parts to the unit are obsolete, he recommended that I should look into replacing the entire system with a newer and more efficient A/C. They then installed the filter rack and started to work on the breakers. They informed me that they couldn?t change the breakers because of the wire gauge was not suitable for that size. Scaran informed me that I would not be responsible for any cost of checking the breakers because the work could not be completed. They did mention that the A/C unit will operate on the existing breaker with no problems. From start to finish, my wife and I were pleased with the service that Scaran had provided. Both technicians were very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who may have the same problems that we had.
Description of Work: Diagnostic Test Coil cleaning Build filter rack
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
$850
stephanie S.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were on time, and they did a very thorough job. They explain everything step-by-step as they go. They call to remind you of your appointment. They are very good about their pricing.
Description of Work: They come out and give us annual check-ups for heating and air conditioning.
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
Joseph K.
10/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
+ 0 more
These guys are pros, no doubt about it. The installation of the heating system went off with military precision. First, some guys came to remove the old oil tank, which had some sludge in the bottom, so it could have been a mess, BUT IT WASN'T. Also, they extracted the old heating unit from the basement with minimum muss and fuss. They worked real clean. Just made it disappear. Then came the plumbing/heating crew, like 3 more guys to do their thing. And when they were done, the electrician. Again, solid work. The next day, I decided to have them do the hot water heater. As to the hot water heater, they followed the usual contractor practice of insisting on installing Bradford White or AO Smith so you can't haggle about the price of the unit or go for Kenmore or GE, which are much cheaper. Well, it is what it is. Similarly, on the heater side, they were installing a Burnham Unit supplied by the gas company at $699. There had to be another $500 worth of valves, pipes, thermostats, etc. so let's say $1200 in parts for a 1-day, 30 man-hour job that totaled $6000. That leaves $4800 for labor, profit and a good guarantee. I don't begrudge that as long as the guys were well-paid, because they are certainly worth it. They know their stuff.
Description of Work: They replaced my old oil burner with a new Burnham natural-gas burner. That was for the heating system. They also replaced the hot-water heater for an additional $1000.00
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Albert N.
06/2007
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Worker showed up three hours late; the work took less than 30 mins.
Description of Work: Replaced simple drain pipe under kitchen sink with plastic replacement parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
$470
Response from Scaran
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK! WE REGRET THAT THE MEMBER DID NOT SEE THE VALUE IN OUR SERVICES AND MONEY SPENT. GRADE-A QUALITY AND GRADE-A PROFESSIONALISM WILL GENERALLY NOT COME AT BARGAIN BASEMENT PRICES FROM "FLY BY NIGHT" OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, THESE COMPANIES RARELY WARRANTY THEIR REPAIR WORK AT ALL. SCARAN WARRANTIES ALL OF OUR REPAIR WORK FOR AT LEAST A FULL YEAR FROM THE DATE OF REPAIR. SCARAN HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 77 YEARS, AND THE REASON IS OUR DEDICATION TO QUALITY WORK. SCARAN DOES NOT GIVE EXACT APPOINTMENTS ON REPAIR WORK. WE BY AND LARGE GIVE WINDOWS OF TIME SUCH AS BETWEEN 8AM - 12PM, 12PM - 3PM AND 3PM - 6PM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS WINDOW OF 12PM – 3PM WAS MISUNDERSTOOD AS AN APPOINTMENT AT NOON. GIVING EXACT APPOINTMENTS IS VERY DIFFICULT GIVEN THE NATURE OF THE SERVICE REPAIR INDUSTRY. WE APOLOGIZE IF WE DID NOT MAKE THIS CLEAR, AND THE MISCOMMUNICATION WILL BE NOTED BY OUR OFFICE STAFF.
CHET C.
05/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They have been in business for a very long time now. We have been using this company for years. In fact, my parents also use them. They do good, quality work. They are a little higher priced but I guess you get what you pay for. We need to have them come out again here real soon.
Description of Work: Scaran did a regular maintenance check on my heating and air conditioning unit which accommodates my 1100 square foot home. We did have a service contract with them where they come out in the spring in the fall.
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
$200
Ron S.
11/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation
+ 0 more
The workers were superb. They worked carefully and meticulously. They obviously knew their crafts extremely well. They spent hours to test the system and get everything working perfectly. The clean up was well done. At the end, there were several metal pieces on my property. The worker, who had already packed up and was ready to leave, determined that these pieces were to go over the insulated piping. He installed all the pieces and made sure everything fit properly.
Description of Work: Scaran installed a 3rd heat zone to heat our attic (2 rooms). They installed piping from the boiler, snaked it to the attic, installed sufficient baseboard heating, and installed a thermostat for the new zone. They covered all the piping in unheated areas with insulation. They tested the system, bled the air out, and made sure it was working properly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
V H.
07/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The guy they sent knew what he was doing and easy to work with. The price is not cheap though. Just coming by costs $90. Changing the contractor was $205. The material probably costs $100. The labor came out to around $195 for an hour of work.
Description of Work: Fixed contractor for the compressor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$295
02/2006
4.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
I AM SATISFIED WITH THE WORK THEY DO. I GUESS THE APPOINTMENT TIME COULD BE A LITTLE BETTER. THE LENGTH OF TIME YOU HAVE TO WAIT TO GET AN APPOINTMENT COULD BE SHORTER. I THINK THAT'S PROBABLY MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT.
Description of Work: THEY CLEAN MY AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER, & HOT WATER HEATER. THEY ARE PLUMBERS, BUT I USE THEM FOR ALL MY MAINTENACE NEEDS. LAST TIME WAS WATER HEATER REPAIR.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
BETH O.
01/2006
4.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
IT WAS GREAT. THEY DID A GREAT JOB, BECAUSE MY SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING, AND I HAD OTHER COMPANIES COME OUT. THE OTHER PEOPLE WANTED TO REPLACE MY WHOLE SYSTEM, BECAUSE THEY SAID IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. SCARAN CAME OUT, AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO CLEAN THE COILS AND SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK, IT DID SO THEY SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY.
Description of Work: IT WAS CLEANING THE AIR DUCTS AND CLEANING THE COILS. THEY HAD TO CLEAN THE COILS ON TWO SEPARATE UNITS.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Plumbing,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Heating Oil,
Siding,
Plaster,
Insulation,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Generator,
Drain Cleaning
FAQ
Scaran is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Scaran accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Scaran does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Scaran offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Scaran does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Scaran offers emergency services.
Yes, Scaran offers warranties.
Scaran offers the following services: Residential & commercial heating, air conditioning, plumbing, oil delivery, natural gas, connecting gas appliances, install & repair gas, oil and electric heating systems and central air conditioning systems.