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Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling was founded in 1976 by Kevin J. Carney and Diane Carney. Although the operations are now in the hands of sons Kevin and Ryan, Kevin – or "Senior" as he's referred to by co-workers – remains involved in the company. The company is now in its third facility, located at 900 Bethlehem Pike, Line Lexington, PA 18932 on the border of Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Additional address - PO Box 79 Line Lexington, PA 18932. Carney Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Geothermal, Solar, Water Treatment & Indoor Air Quality.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6170 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
8%
3
7%
2
5%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
3.9
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 170 reviews

Ben S.
10/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was helpful. Explained problem with sink and options in terms of different quality faucets. Installation was fast, plumber was friendly. No complains.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen sink faucet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Robert L.
09/2014
5.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
They were amazing. They were the lowest quote. They were very honest and explained what we needed but also pointed out that what some other companies were offering was actually too much for out home design and size. They even helped us find state-backed funding for high efficiency heating installs so we were able to finance the work at a very low rate. When the natural gas line stopped working on new year's eve their repairman came out right away to troubleshoot (it was an issue with the gas line, not the equipment Carney installed). The system is awesome. We're saving at least $100 per month on heating and cooling costs which offsets the cost of the system. And the house is chilly in the summer and toasty warm in the winter.
Description of Work: Removed old oil tank from crawl space by emptying it, cutting it up and hauling it out. Removed old heating and cooling equipment. Installed new 90% efficient central heating and cooling system. Sealed improperly installed returns.

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
$11,000

Fred D.
08/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very prompt. In my opinion extremely expensive.
Description of Work: We requested they add freon to air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Needless to say, it is disappointing that the member did not appreciate the value of the work performed on his AC system. His initial call to our office on June 10, 2014, was to inform us that his AC system was not cooling. The member was informed that we would be able to diagnose the system that same day and the charge to do so would be $85.00 and a price to correct the problem would be provided in advance before any work would commence. Upon arrival our technician conducted a thorough examination and determined that the system had no refrigerant. Unfortunately his system uses R-22 refrigerant, and due to recent Federal Regulations, the cost of R-22 has more than doubled over the last 6 months. In addition when a system is low on refrigerant it is an indication that a leak is present, which in turn damages our environment and ozone. In situations like this Federal Regulations also suggest that we, as protectors of the environment, inject a dye pack into the system to indicate not only where a leak may be occurring, but also indicate to any other service technician that this system has a major deficiency and needs to be corrected. All of which was explained to the member. The cost breakdown presented to the member in advance was as follows: Diagnostic Charge $85.00--Replenish and test R-22 refrigerant $383.00--Install dye pack into system $61.00. In addition the member also purchased a Maintenance Agreement for $179.00. all of which the member approved in advance and signed for same. Immediately after our technician had his system up and running and departed from his home, the member contacted our office to voice his displeasure with the cost of getting his system functional. After some back and forth, we offered to refund the amount paid for his maintenance agreement and promptly did so. Had the member voiced the same concern after he was given the cost in advance and before any work was done this would not be an issue. He was free to send our technician on his way with no harm done. Should the member wish to discuss this further, please contact me at 215-822-9029 and his convenience. Kevin J. Carney President

tom O.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
they called the manufacturer and reported the faucet defect (a leak). manufacturer provided a free replacement. Carney then returned and removed the old one and installed the new one.
Description of Work: replaced defective kitchen faucet

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
$400

Lisa B.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Good service, they are our go-to plumbers. Replaced our hvac last fall too.
Description of Work: Completely replaced leaky pipes in wall and into tub

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
$700

Danny L.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
No issues. They come twice a year for the heater/AC. i had used another provider in the past who charged a little more but weren't very neat. I appreciate the Carney technicians' neatness
Description of Work: Preventative maintenance contract for HVAC

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

Zach Z.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They arrived on time and finished that day. The work looks professional.
Description of Work: Replaced old cast iron soil pipes with new PVC pipes. They also installed a new dryer vent.

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
$1,650

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Thank you for your comments and for choosing Carney Plumbing, Heating and Cooling for your project. We hope to be able to continue to meet or exceed your expectations in the future. -Kevin Carney

Danny L.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have no issues with them. I would say they cleaned up after they're done.
Description of Work: I used them a couple of times in the past. They provided maintenance for HPAC services.

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 Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Thank you for taking the time to provide positive comments about our company and for being a long time customer. -Kevin Carney.

Michael E.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Diagnosed source of leak promptly, made repair in 2 hours, was neat, courteous
Description of Work: Fixed leak in office bathroom(leaked in ceiling over family room)

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
$530

Anthony C.
05/2014
1.0
gas leak repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Came out one day and "cleared" the pipe. Same problem within 24 hours. Told me couldn't get the root cutter down the pipe and wanted to dig up my front lawn for thousands. Roto Router came out and cleared the pipe with a root cutter. Problem solved. I successfully took Carney to court and received half of my money back.
Description of Work: Attempted to clear roots from the main.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
The member is being far from truthful and possibly slanderous. The work occurred 9 YEARS AGO in 2005, not 2010 as he claims. The only mention of digging was IF the cable were to get stuck or break off in the drain. It was never suggested that this was a course of action from the start nor was any pricing given to do so. The matter never went to court nor were any court papers filed against Carney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. The member did lodge a complaint with his credit card company, who saw fit to let the charges for our work stand. I have enclosed a copy of our correspondence with his credit card company below, which as stated refused to extend any refund to the member and accepted our detailed truthful explanation of exactly what the scope of the job really was. It is unclear to me why this member would A) falsify the date B) falsify the scope of the work C) put the issue under the heading of Gas Line Repair D) claim the matter went through the Court System. What is clear is that he has some sort of grudge against this company and is trying to drag a up a matter, (in which he was totally wrong), that is 9 years old in an effort of defamation. Frankly, I feel this member's comments should be stricken from the record. American Express October 3, 2005 Customer Service Department P.O. Box 297818 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-7818 Re: SE a/c #: ********** CM a/c #: ****-******-***** To Whom It May Concern: Regarding the above referenced account numbers and the attempted chargeback by [Member Name]., please note the facts of the transaction as listed below and shown on the following document. • [Member Name]. called Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. and requested that a plumbing technician be dispatched to his home on August 29, 2005 to investigate a clogged main drain. • [Member Name] was informed in advance, that our policy for this type of request is a standard $49.50 service call charge for a plumbing technician to come to his home, evaluate the situation and then propose a solution with an exact cost of what it would take to complete the repair. If the client opts to have the repair completed at the quoted price, the $49.50 service call fee is waived and the client pays only the cost of the repair that they have been quoted. If a client chooses not to have the repair completed, they would owe the $49.50 service call fee, only. • Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. technician, William Kraekel was dispatched to the [Member Name] residence at 1:00 PM on Monday afternoon August 29, 2005. Upon arrival and evaluation of the situation, William determined that the main drain was indeed clogged. • At this point William explained to[Member Name], in detail, exactly what he intended to do to correct the problem and precisely what it was going to cost to do so. William presented [Member Name] with the option to clear the clogged main drain with an electric drain machine. Please note [Member Name] signature beneath the paragraph that begins: “I have the authority to order the below work…” towards the upper left hand corner of the service invoice and his initials in the “Accept” SE a/c #: ********** CM a/c #: ****-******-***** column where the task and its corresponding cost are clearly outlined before the commencement of any work. Upon completion [Member Name] provided William with his American Express card to pay for the drain cleaning as proposed and agreed to in writing. [Member Name] then signed where indicated, authorizing our company to charge the account that he had provided and signed the line that reads “Below ordered work has been completed and I acknowledge receipt of my copy”. • As is our standard practice before operating any of our drain machines, William explained to [Member Name] that if any roots, feminine products, breaks or sags are found in the drain we would be unable to offer our 30-day warranty. [Member Name] agreed and the work was commenced. William did indeed find a major root problem in the main drain and made multiple attempts to run a “root cutter” tip through the drain with little success. Roots tend to get into drains through breaks or splits in the main drain, therefore when our technicians are using a “root cutter” tip they are instructed that if they hit a snag of any sort they are to back the machine out immediately. The “root cutter” tip has a bigger head with sharp edges and the likelihood of it getting caught and breaking off in the main drain is far greater than that of a “straight” tip. If this were to happen the drain would almost certainly need to be excavated to remove the tip and make a repair. Instead of taking unnecessary chances, our policy is to clear the drain to the best of our ability with a “straight” tip and then offer to camera the drain with our video pipe inspection equipment. In doing so, we are able to see what we are dealing with, make educated decisions and give our clients the best possible options. Please note that this was suggested to [Member Name] on the bottom portion of the billhead that reads, “Our trained personnel recommend”. • [Member Name] called two days later with the same problem. Although [Member Name] was informed at the time of the original service call that the main drain was not covered under warranty, as a courtesy we made an exception and sent William back to the [Member Name] residence to clear the drain at no additional charge. Upon doing so, William removed another cluster of roots and again strongly urged[Member Name] to have the drain videoed. • I can not speak for any other company that provided service at the [Member Name] residence after us. However, I do know that [Member Name] has a major root problem and until he chooses to address and treat that problem, his satisfaction (regardless of what plumber he calls for service) will be short lived. I can rest assured knowing that we were going to take the logical steps to troubleshoot, clear and repair his drain (if necessary) in the proper manner. [Member Name] accusation that we wanted to “come back and dig up his front yard for a big pay day” is absolutely ludicrous and should be dismissed. Carney Plumbing Heating & SE a/c #: ********** CM a/c #: ****-******-***** Cooling, Inc. has never falsified information about a repair at the expense of a client. We simply do not do business this way and our reputation in the community indicates as much! • In conclusion, I find [Member Name] behavior and actions to be rather dishonest (agreeing to pay for a service rendered at a quoted price and then attempting to avoid paying after the service was completed). In my opinion, [Member Name] has clearly falsified the facts of this matter in an attempt to avoid paying for the service rendered. • The above scenario that I have described are the facts of the transaction as described to me by William Kraekel evidenced by the signatures and initials that I have referenced. If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at your convenience Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Ryan Carney

Jamie L.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was a great experience -- they were truly honest -- did exactly what they were contracted to do and did a great job -- quality workmanship and fair dealing -- We would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Install a new 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
$13,000

John M.
05/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I asked Carney to come out and clean my heater. The technician started to tell me that my 1 heater (I have dual zone) was leaking carbon monoxide and would need to be replaced. He even showed me a meter which had a minimal CO reading blip. He told me that if the reading was a little higher, he would have to shut my unit down for safety. They had a deal going on and could replace both units for approx. $15,000. He said I might as well replace both units while I'm replacing 1 of the units. I didn't believe him and went with another company. Guess what? The other company cleaned both my heaters and told me there were no leaks at all. I then read that this is a scam to get them to pay for replacing both units. I was obviously not happy with Carney.
Description of Work: Give me an estimate to clean my heaters and possibly air conditioners in the summer

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

$85

Christopher G.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very professional, on time. Great company.
Description of Work: Tuned up heather, tested 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
$350

Eberhard D.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We compared quotes from 3 different companies for almost the same system (Trane). Carney had in the end the most competitive offer after a "winter rebate" came up. The offer included 10yrs warranty on parts and labor. The workers came in time and the job was done within one day. The area was kept clean and the work looks very professional.
Description of Work: Install of a new AC unit (Air Handler, Heat pump, Humidifier and Air cleaner)

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
$8,000

Verna R D.
03/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Bergey Heating and Cooling, provides and maintains 3-wireless whole house hot water heaters. Carney only uses gas whole house hot water heaters.
Description of Work: Was not able to replace e-wireless water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0


Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
An overall Grade of "C" ? Really? This grade was disappointing to say the least. Was this a plug for Bergey Heating and Cooling? The member contacted our office for the purpose of an estimate to replace her 7 year old tankless water heater and was scheduled for a FREE ESTIMATE on March 5, 2014 between 9.00 AM and 12.00 Noon. Our technician arrived at the member's home @ 10.02 AM on the 5th as promised. A diagnosis was made, discovering that the water heater in question did not in fact need to be replaced, but did need some internal electrical repairs (beyond our normal scope) and we recommended a very good electrician to the member. We also offered the option of a Heat Pump/Electric Water Heater, should she wish to replace it anyway, but at this point the member declined any pricing on the product, and no pricing was discussed. There was no fee for our visit to her home and obviously no money changed hands. We approached the service call in a professional manner and didn't try to sell the member something she didn't need In other words we put honesty before everything else. I see no reason why we didn't receive a Grade of "A" in every category and quite frankly think this review should be stricken from the record. And by the way, Carney offers much more than just gas whole house water heaters. We have a full line water heating products to suit virtually every need. A "C"?.......really unfair.

Ken M.
02/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It began with a repair man coming out on Tuesday afternoon to examine why we did not have heat. The cost of him entering my home was $85.00. The diagnosis was a blower motor replacement. He stated it could take up to five days to get the part from a local supplier. Due to my wife's health issues we asked if the job could be done sooner because the supplier was local. We were told we would have to pay $150.00 to have the part shipped overnight to Carney. Then we were told if we paid an additional $175.00 we could get the part cheaper under a service contract. Because of the $150.00 fee to get a local part I found that questionable. Now that the only way to get heat was to pay $150.00 for overnight service with no guarantee of the repair being done the next day we were in a bind. We had no choice because of the severe cold weather than to pay the overnight charge of $150.00 therefore we could not afford the service contract and had to pay a higher price for the motor. I was told I would get a call when the part came in to schedule the work. Ironically, I was called a few hours after I paid the $150.00 to schedule the appointment. How did they know when the part would arrive? Seems to me the goal was to get the $150.00 fee. I was called at 7am the next morning to schedule the work. It literally took 15 minutes to replace the part and within 20 minutes the technician was out of my house. He sat outside in his truck for some time and then left. Shortly thereafter i found the directions for installing the part on my heater. After paying almost $700.00 for a part that took 15 minutes to install I decided to read the directions and found the ending steps were not done of he installation. The heater was never turned on and off to see if it would fire back up, so i had to do these steps by myself. I did call and report it to Carney, their response was that the tech knew what he was doing even though he didn't complete the installation per the directions. I am thankful my heater is working but I do feel that this was a money game!
Description of Work: Replaced a blower motor in furnace.

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

$700

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Unfortunately, I find quite a bit of the member's comments to be half truths. Although the supplier whom we purchase our products from is local, the inducer motor required was not in stock nor in his inventory and to order it through normal channels it would be 5 days before we received it. They did offer to call the manufacturer and have it shipped guaranteed overnight for a fee of $150.00 (exactly our cost). [member name removed] was quoted $434.07 for both labor and material to replace the motor when in was available in 5 days or an option of the additional $150.00 should she want it completed the next day. [member name removed] declined both options at that time, hence our technician collected $85.00 for his time to diagnose the unit failure on Jan 13, 2014. On that day our technician was dispatched @ 4.17 PM, arrived at the home at 4.36 PM and completed his diagnosis and explanation of options, and departed her driveway at 5.30 PM. On Jan. 14, 2014 [member name removed] contacted our office at 10.32 AM and requested that we move forward with the overnight shipping, which we did. That same day we left a message with [member name removed]'s voice mail letting her know we were tracking the motor and would have it in our possession on Jan. 15. On Jan. 15, 2014 [member name removed] returned our call to confirm her availability for that day. At 11.26 AM a technician was dispatched with motor in hand and arrived on site at 11.51 AM. and completed the repair, checked the system and departed her driveway at 12.50 PM. Any talk of him sitting in his truck for 20 minutes, with temperatures in the low teens is grossly misrepresented, as our GPS system reports location, speed of travel, direction of travel and when the engine is running. The member is free to come into our office anytime and review the records for that vehicle any time to confirm what has been stated by me. So overall we have invested 2 hours and 33 minutes in the repair, far more than the member has given us credit for. The $175.00 (actually #179) was for an annual maintenance agreement that we offer to all of our clients in an effort to prevent future breakdowns such as this and is strictly an option and was declined. Our technician has nearly 10 years experience in repairs such as the one performed and has read the instructions so many times he could probably recite them word for word. He had turned the unit on and off via the emergency switch mounted right on the unit. Even though she didn't see him turn the switch on and off she felt he should do it one more time. We offered to return, free of charge to do so again but she declined. She was also asked if there was anything we could do to make her happy, to which she stated she would be happy if we charged less, not charge for overnight shipping, and not ask for a deposit when ordering a special part. Should the member wish to discuss this further, I can be reached at 215-822-9029. Sincerely, Kevin J. Carney President

Chuck C.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well, we lost our Air Handler on Thanksgiving. Lousy situation and we decided to bite the bullet and buy a whole new system, heat pump and air handler. Carney did a great job from top to bottom. The price tag still stings, but that has nothing to do with Carney. The work was great and they took great care not to impact our home. You know the drill, booties, punctuality, professionalism... We even enjoyed quite a few laughs on installation day. Our hats off to all involved, Steve, Nichole, Keith, Kevin, Vinnie, and John. Thank you!
Description of Work: New Heat Pump and Air Handler.

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
$8,700

jim M.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very efficient and knowledgeable. They were very clean and left my house mess free. Everything was excellent. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: They installed a new AC unit. They had to also put in all the duct work as well. This was the first time I had used them.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Stephen S.
10/2013
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
took 45 minutes to repair the sink, charged $350, and the sink is already leaking again the next morning
Description of Work: fixed a leaky kitchen sink

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$350

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
We are never happy when there is a failure to satisfy a client's expectation. At the same time, we expect a member, who is dissatisfied with our service be forthright in the facts of a complaint and provide us with an opportunity to rectify his/her concerns. We have attempted to reach the member on 4 different occasions since his review was posted on this site, leaving a message on his voice mail each time, with no response as of this writing. Concerning the job itself, and speaking with the technician assigned to service call, the member isn't even close in his presentation of the complaint. All of our trucks are fully equipped with GPS technology, so that we know precisely where they are at any given moment. In this particular case, our technician was dispatched on October 18th at 1:51 PM, arrived at the member's home at 2:09 PM and left his home at 4:03 PM. That is a total of 2 hrs and 12 min. invested in the task, not 45 minutes as the member falsely claims. The faucet itself was very old and it was recommended that he consider replacing the entire unit, which he rejected. A firm and guaranteed price was provided to a) repair and rebuild the entire faucet provided there were no further defects. or b) replace the faucet entirely complete with new water supply tubes, shut off valves and connectors. The member chose to make the repair rather than replacement. The member states there was a leak the next morning which was a Saturday. We have technicians on call 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. All the member needed to do was pick up the telephone, call us and we would have had someone at his home within an hour at no charge, to investigate the problem. In closing, we have done everything possible to rectify a problematic situation, but any solution requires participation by 2 parties. It is one thing to have a legitimate complaint but entirely another to throw out false statements here on Angies List and then just walk away. Should the member change his mind, my son Ryan or I can be reached at 215-822-9029. Kevin J. Carney President

Noah S.
09/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The first sales person seemed professional and knowledgeable but after waiting for a quote for a few weeks while this guy kept telling me it was on its way, he left the company. Things happen so I let that slide. The next sales guy that came out also seemed knowledgable and professional. The price quote I ended up getting from Carney was 40% higher than the next closest estimate. This was after I was assured by the Carney person that assigned the second saleperson that their prices are very competitive for geothermal work. Even if their work and materials would have been better, which is doubtful, there is no way it would have been worth paying their high price. I would not recommend calling this comany for goethermal work.
Description of Work: I engaged Carney to give me an estimate for the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0

$37,000

Response from Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling
We apologize to the member for any inconvenience regarding the delay in our proposal due to the original sales person no longer being employed with our company. This was an unforeseen event and we realize that this had an unfortunate impact on our ability to complete the proposal in a timely fashion. Regarding the proposal itself, yes – it did include the highest quality equipment and materials available in the residential geothermal market as well as the best warranties and guarantees available. We found the existing duct system to be below industry standards in terms of both design and construction. Without replacing and renovating most of the duct system as well as adding a significant amount of additional duct, the proposed geothermal system would not operate within the manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards in terms of both capacity and efficiency. Therefore, our proposal included replacing and renovating most of the duct system including the removal and replacement of materials that pose serious health concerns to inhabitants of the home as well as significantly reduce system performance according to numerous independent studies, including this one by the University of California at Santa Barbara: ehs.ucsb.edu/units/ih/ihrsc/ihpdf/ihductliner.pdf I can only guess that maybe the member is mistaken in his analysis of the 2 proposals. To provide an estimate for this scope of work at an amount that was 40% less than the provided proposal would simply be impossible as the direct costs would far exceed this amount. We do not believe that the proposals being discussed are “apples to apples” and that ours included a far more comprehensive system design and installation. We also believe that anything less than such a design and installation would not have allowed the geothermal system to perform at it's peak, as intended. In retrospect, we probably should have politely declined to bid on the project. Thank you, Kevin Carney

Sharon A.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were on time wore uniforms looked professional. They cleaned up after they finished the job. They may be a bit more expensive but they are worth it and I would use them again.
Description of Work: They replaced my water heater, bathroom sink and also brought my shower up to code.

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

Barbara T.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Called on Sunday to report problem with duct work in crawl space. On-call technician did not have required parts but said he would have the office call me first thing on Monday. I received a call Monday morning at approximately 7:40 a.m.....follow-up is impressive. They said they would try to have a tech out in the morning, which they did. Additionally, they called ahead when the tech was on his way to my house, so I knew when to expect his arrival. He immediately identified the necessary repair and provided a cost estimate for my review. As soon as I approved the repair, he called for the parts and went to work removing the damaged piece. The replacement arrived a short time later via a second driver. The tech immediately proceeded with the repair and was finished sooner that I expected. Price was firm....no additional charges. I was extremely pleased and would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: Replaced duct work in crawlspace.

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
$365

james C.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They arrived promptly at 7am and left at 5 pm. Everything was perfect. The price was average, +/- 100.00 from three other companies. System is much better than my old system which was 23 years old. Keith, Vinny and John were very professional. Very Clean!! They swept the entire basement!
Description of Work: New Trane AC and Heating

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

Vivian W.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very prompt and they did a very good job. I have a service contract so they come out to check it out twice a year.
Description of Work: I had a new heater put in by Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling.

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

ALLISON W.
07/2013
2.0
gas leak repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
We smelled natural gas in our house so we called PECO. They came out and found 2 fittings that were leaking. They shut off the gas at the meter but were nice enough to not lock it. We called around for a plumber and the one good thing about Carney was that they were available and came out within a few hours. The job to be done was simply to replace or tighten 2 pipe fittings. The plumber who Carney assigned to the job took a look at it and quoted me $440 to fix it, claiming that was their flat rate for fixing a gas line and that all plumbers would charge that even though it was not an emergency call. That was a total lie obviously, because I had talked to another plumber that would have charged less than $200 to do the work, but was just unavailable. I objected and he lowered it to $400 with a "coupon". Sadly we were at their mercy because we are moving in a few days and had to get this fixed before settlement and the other plumbers I had called were unavailable. The work took them about 20 minutes, during which they knocked a spare halogen flood lightbulb I had on a shelf to the floor breaking it. They cleaned it up but never told me that it happened. Highly unprofessional. I only knew because I overheard it happen, and I had one less bulb on the shelf. They did not do a pressure test, but turned the gas back on, took my money and left. Within a short period of time, the gas smell returned. PECO was called out a second time, and they found a leak in one of the fittings the Carney plumber had installed! This time they shut off the gas and locked it at the meter (so no hot water and no stove). I called Carney and the earliest they would schedule someone to come out and fix the problem was the following morning at 9. But of course, the plumber called that morning and said they would have to reschedule for around noon. Finally, a new plumber from Carney arrived and replaced all of the pipe and fittings that the first guy had replaced, and under my supervision performed a pressure test to ensure that there were no leaks this time. To sum up, Carney charged me more than double what they should have, didn't fix the problem because they were lazy enough to not pressure test their work, broke a lightbulb and didn't tell me, and forced me to wait a day for them to come back and fix their error, despite the fact that they left me with no hot water or oven. UPDATE: The owner of the company, Ryan Carney gave me a call a few days after my review was posted. He was very apologetic and did not make any excuses for the poor service. He confirmed that they charge more than other plumbers because they offer superior service, but admitted that was obviously not the case for me. He asked me what they could do to help rectify the situation and ended up refunding me half the cost of the job. While I would not use them again, the owner seemed to me to honestly care that the service was poor, and I very much appreciate that he did not try to make any excuses.
Description of Work: Repaired a gas leak after 2 attempts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$400

Contact information

900 Bethlehem Pike, Line Lexington, PA 18932

https://www.carneyphc.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Handyman Services,
Natural Gas Lines,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Bathtub Restoration,
Gas Logs

FAQ

Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling offers emergency services.
No, Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling does not offer warranties.
Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Geothermal, Solar, Water Treatment & Indoor Air Quality.

Contact information

900 Bethlehem Pike, Line Lexington, PA 18932

https://www.carneyphc.com

Service hours

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