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patricia D.
10/2014
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreexcellent service friendly punctual will continue to use for many years would highly recommend
Description of Work: winter check for furnace
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$80
Christine P.
06/2014
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn is just a great guy. He knows a LOT about heating & A/C as well as other useful things. He is always willing to help and give good advice. He is a rare kind of person, especially these days, who seems to want to help people and do his job well. He was an Angie's list find several years ago -- just the kind of person that makes Angie's list worthwhile. He saved the leaky coil in our A/C unit with a new technique that, knock wood, seems to have been a major success. We are very grateful to have John to call on when we need him.
Description of Work: John did annual maintenance on our furnace and A/C, including changing the air filter.
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$240
Denny G.
01/2014
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWe have been using John for several years and he is always prompt and professional. He has strong knowledge of his craft and offers good suggestions for improved function of our furnance and A/C.
Description of Work: Furnace check, replaced filter, upgrades to furnace
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$245
Linda Z.
12/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn called in advance to say that he would be an hour late, and asked it it would still be convenient to come, which courtesy I appreciated. He spent nearly 2 hours, looking over the heat pumps, and measuring the air temperature and flow. He determined that the older pump was working properly, but was under-powered for the size of the space to be heated. He did not suggest replacement, but went through the house closing registers and doors so that heat arrived in the rooms that were very cold. He left a thermometer in the farthest room, and demonstrated how the change increased the room termperature. He suggested where we could install a heating fan to better circulate air, and where some insulation would quickly pay for itself. I would recommend John because his attitude was how to use existing equipment to its best advantage.
Description of Work: Inspected heat pumps, which did not seem to working properly.
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$140
Dennis H.
10/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreHire John and you will understand why I have written such great reviews.
Description of Work: I have been using John for about 3 years and it's easy to remember why I continue to call him each time we need to have our system checked. As always John checked the furnace but this time he discovered a carbon monoxide leak and immediately told my wife to not use the system. He thoroughly explained what our option were and approximate cost. We have a home warranty and have to use the company they recommend, but as always John was gracious to help is and call a few times to ensure we were not being taken advantage of. I will continue to write positive reviews because we need more people like John in the world to help us take care of our investments and protect our family. To think if he didn't do the job correctly it could been very costly.
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$100
Graham S.
10/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn is a true "problem solver". His understanding of systems is extensive. I had other professionals look at our system, and both of them suggested tearing out everything in sight and replacing it with new. John figured out exactly what the problems and potential problems were, and he addressed them.
Description of Work: John diagnosed that two of the three zones (hot water, baseboard heat) needed repair and that the main controller on the boiler was malfunctioning intermittently. He replaced two zone valves and corrected the wiring of all three to the thermostats. Then, he replaced the main controller on the boiler. Then, he replaced the two air vent valves that purge air from the system. Then, he purged the system, and finally did an extensive test of the entire system to confirm proper operation of the central portion as well as the three zones. When finished, he spent time on the phone with the home warranty company to be certain that I was reimbursed.
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Cherie H.
10/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn was able to come within 3 hours of my phone call. He was professional, knowledgable, friendly and informative. John was able to answer all of my questions with detail, and took extra time looking over my vents. I will use John in the future and would highly recommend him to everyone! Customer service was top of the line! Serice was top of the line!
Description of Work: Fixed my broken furnace
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$200
erin S.
07/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI don't throw around the phrase 'straight shooter' very often, if ever; I do now... This is a value investment. Get the right contractor; buy the right gear. John has a conscience both knowledgeable and caring all the while enjoying what he is doing. This gentleman is legit and has earned his stripes. Much Respect! Grüss Gott Erin
Description of Work: Completed all work as prescribed. I don't want to input to much detail for competitive reasons. The man did his job for a fair price. Not too high and not too low. Very Fair and very knowledgeable. Listen to what he has to say and he will listen to you like all good conversations. Thank you. Seriously.
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$700
WILLIAM A.
05/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn installed a new air conditioner and did the necessary work to make it compatible with our existing furnace. We have used his services four or five times over the past 8 or so years, and he has always been prompt, professional and reliable. John came out and diagnosed the problem (dead A/C unit), then worked over the course of a week to get us back to having a cool house. We had a family emergency going on and didn't have time to do much investigation into what type/size of unit we should get. Because of our history with using John's services, I had no problem trusting that he would take everything into consideration and install the most appropriate unit for our house and lifestyle. John was flexible with us in scheduling. He was willing to come out on a weekend, which we really appreciated. When we had to call and reschedule, John kept in contact with us and set up a later date for the install. We have already recommended his services to other people, and wouldn't hesitate to continue to do so.
Description of Work: Installed a new Air Conditioner.
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$3,500
Lee-Hannah A.
02/2013
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreHe arrived on time. He was polite and professional. He performed a thorough furnace inspection, and then clearly explained what he had done. He also advised me on how to adjust the vents for more even heat throughout the house.
Description of Work: John performed a thorough furnace inspection.
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$85
Denny G.
07/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWe have been using John for the last 4 years for furnance and A/C checks. He has always been extremely professional and responsive. When our 18 year old central A/C failed over the weekend, I called John on Monday am. He arrived later that day and informed us that our a/c unit unfortunately died. John re-arranged his schedule and installed a new a/c unit and furnace over the next day and a half. The new unit works perfectly. We will continue to use John for all HVAC needs in the future.
Description of Work: Installation of new central A/C unit and 95% high efficiency furnace
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Bonnie L.
07/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI think John deserves an A+ for responsiveness. I left a message on a Saturday afternoon and received a call on Sunday morning offering to stop by that day! Due to personal circumstances, we were unable to have John out until Tuesday. He arrived on time and was even able to find the part for our furnace locally and install it same day! Furthermore, John's insightful advice and explanations helped me to better understand my heating and cooling system. We will definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Wheel in 1997 furnace needed replaced due to faulty blades.
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$435
ANN P.
06/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI would rate "price" an "A-" if the rating system allowed..... I think the price is the "going rate" for the scope of the work performed. John was always on time and on price. He returned calls in a timely manner. He did all the work as needed in a timely manner. His work stayed within the given estimate numbers. All the work went very well. What I liked most about John's work was his attention to detail and desire to do quality work. I like knowing a lot about the work being performed. John patiently explained the work and process as well as answering all my many questions.
Description of Work: John removed and replaced our old furnace and AC unit.
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$4,900
JOELLEN N.
05/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI selected J M Skarupa Co. from Angie's List because I have not been satisfied with other repair services. Our air conditioning did not seem to be working properly the day before Memorial Day weekend. I was afraid we would have to suffer until Tuesday, but we called John Friday afternoon on the off-chance we have might be able to have it fixed. He said he could come over Saturday morning and told us to leave the fan running, but turn off the AC because frost was building up on the outside hose. He arrived In the morning, fixed it, gave us advice, and didn't charge extra for the weekend. It is hot outside; I am cool inside; I don't feel overcharged; John did NOT tell me I needed a new air conditioner ; I am happy.
Description of Work: John diagnosed the problem with our air conditioning system, filled the system with coolant, and gave us tips for using our air conditioning more efficiently. The cost included $150 for coolant, and he came and fixed the system on a holiday weekend.
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$230
WILLIAM A.
05/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreOur air conditioning system stopped functioning, and that fact was not discovered until late on a Friday afternoon. I called John and he set up a time to come to help us the very next day (saturday......of Memorial Day weekend), early in the morning. He arrived on time,completed the work that was listed above and got us back to having a cool house. This is the fourth time that John has helped us get our heating or air conditioning working again. Every time that we have called him he has been responsive in an extremely timely manner, and while he kept us from sweating a lot over a VERY HOT weekend this time, he has also helped to keep us from freezing several times in REALLY COLD winters! John was pressed for time today because he had other customers to help, but he still took the time to look at our overall heating/cooling vent situation and he was able to suggest several things that we can do to keep our upstairs rooms cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This has been a problem for the entire time that we have owned the house, and it was great to get suggestions of things that we could do right away to deal with the situation. I have recommended J M Skarupa to several neighbors in the past, and would not hesitate to do so again in the future. Prompt service, professional attitude, reasonable pricing........everything that a homeowner would want in a heating/ cooling company.
Description of Work: The freon was refreshed in our air conditioner, and our overall system was checked and adjusted. A whole house plan was discussed to increase the efficiency of our cooling sytem.
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$175
Lee-Hannah A.
01/2012
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreOverall, John provides very informative and outstanding service. I originally contacted him through Angie's list right before XMAS. John called me within several hours of my email. We discussed the services I was interested in. Based upon the fact that I was not having a problem with the system we both agreed the service could wait until late the following week when his schedule would free up. I had not heard back from John by the end of the next week so I contacted him again. He called me back and apologized for not having been able to get to me yet due to several emergency calls that had come up. John offered to come after work for no additional charge since I had been inconvenienced. I agreed and he arrived as scheduled. John spent a lot of time with me explaining the ins and outs of my heating system and making some recommendations for the future of things we could do to improve efficiency and cost. I appreciated his advice and the fact that it was not a high pressure sales pitch. I would highly recommend John's service to anyone in this area.
Description of Work: Check of furnace and whole house HEPA filtration and humidication units. Balance of forced air ducts to equalize temperatures in the house.
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$130
MARGARET M.
11/2011
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn came within a few hours, as he promised on the phone. He did an exam, asked to see the owners manual, and found that the drain hose was installed improperly 17 years before! He fixed that, tweaked other items, replaced the humidifier filter, and answered all questions. Having suffered with the intermittent rapid cycling off of the furnace for years, I was amazed at the improvements he made. I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Called because our furnace was igniting then quitting after 10 minutes, so the house was cold.
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$95
Dianne O.
05/2011
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn was quick and familiar with my Lennox Air Conditioning unit. He replaced parts that were damaged. He also took time to look at filters and explain what I needed to do as a homeowner to make my air conditioning unit work more efficiently. I will use him again for future maintenance and any heating /AC problems that may come up. He was honest and reasonable, also didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need.
Description of Work: Our Air Conditioning unit stopped working. I called John and he returned my phone call within the hour. He was able to stop by and fix our problem that very evening, we were going into a long holiday weekend and he didn't want us to have to wait. John was quick, knowledgeable and reasonable, a true professional. I would highly recommend John Skarupa to all.
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$235
Dennis H.
03/2011
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI highly recommend that you give John a chance to work for you; I truly believe you will get exactly what you expect for the money if not more. I will certainly use him in the future and recommend him to my friends and coworkers.
Description of Work: I called several other companies in the area to get a quote for service or just a diagnostic to see how my system was running and what I needed if anything to improve its functioning. After calling 3 other company's I spoke to John who was very professional and answered my questions without the odd hesitation that some service providers might give you when they are not sure about price or other issues. John told me that he charged $75 for the diagnostic check which was cheaper than the most but about $13. Honestly I would have picked him based on his professionalism if he was close to the others or a bit more. John told me he would be at my house whenever I needed him; I set up the appt the next day at 4:30. I called John at about 2:45 to ask him if I could reschedule and possibly have him come earlier, he was very accommodating and said he would be there in 30 minutes. I know some people may be suspect of a contractor that has the time to show up with short notice, but I believe he made an accommodation to a potential new customer and client and he was there at exactly 30 minutes. John thoroughly checked my system as you would expect taking time to show me everything he was doing and explaining everything with great detail. My wife came down to meet him and he took the time to address the both of us or just my wife to explain certain issues. My wife commented later that she really liked the way he made her part of the process and used her name and it wasn't just a "Man" thing. He took the time to make some adjustments, and explain how well our 22yr old furnace was doing. He checked the heat at many vents throughout the home and did more than I expected. Comments:
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$145
Margaret A.
01/2011
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreOur heater stopped working on a Sunday. We called John and he came very promptly. He immediately diagnosed the problem and was able to fix it immediately. He did not overcharge us because it was a weekend. We have used his service quite a few times in the past and have always been extremely happy.
Description of Work: Replaced igniter on furnace. Checked filter and other parts.
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$177
Matthew T.
09/2010
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWe really appreciated John's ability to explain what he was doing and various mechanical suggestions. He encouraged us to research AC units and prices. And had the opportunity to gouge us with price and he didn't. He provided us with a great and clean installation and tips to increase our AC efficency. His responsiveness and professional demeanor were top notch. You could tell John cared about his work and wanted to do the best job possible for us.
Description of Work: Our air conditioner stopped working on one of the hottest days of the year. We called John Skarupa and he promptly came out and looked at it. He was very informative and clear about explanations. His friendly demeanor and accessability made us feel confortable with him doing the installation of the new unit. After doing research we found his price was very fair. John took the time to walk around our house and assess the size and give us tips on how to save money on AC costs. He examined our new furnace and determined the installation of the new AC unit could be accomplished without replacing the furnace. John order the unit and in a couple days we had a great new Goodman AC pumping cold air more efficently into our home.
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$3,400
Mary and Jeff P.
09/2010
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreGreat experience. I was afraid this unit might have to be replaced. John worked very hard and smart to figure out what was wrong with it and got it running and it ran strong all summer. The summer before, other AC people came several times and never got it fixed properly as John did. I highly recommend him, and I will use him again.
Description of Work: Worked on one of our AC units that is very old and had been acting up for a couple years.
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$200
JOSEPH R.
12/2009
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreDuring our first winter in our recently purchased home, we found that one bedroom seemed much colder than the rest of the house. We were anticipating needing new duct work or major changes to the heating system, but John instead adjusted the flow of air coming out of the furnace and then closed off several heating vents throughout the house to better direct the heat toward the one bedroom that had been colder. This bedroom is no longer appreciably colder than the rest of the house.
Description of Work: Checked and adjusted the furnace and then went around the house adjusting the heating vents in an effort to better control the air flow throughout the house.
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$145
JAYNE S.
11/2009
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreIn November of 2008 our furnace stopped working. Our air conditioning unit had also been underperforming for several years. We researched installers on Angie?s list and selected Mr. Skarupa. Mr. Skarupa was able to provide a stop-gap solution for the furnace at no cost which gave us time to research his recommendation and alternatives for the HVAC units. He sized the furnace for the house and suggested alternatives for the duct work. When we selected the units to be installed, he was able to quickly get the furnace delivered and installed. The air conditioner installation was scheduled for April. The installation of both units went as explained with no issues. Mr. Skarupa was very careful of our home and pets (to ensure they did not get out of the house or into the areas where he was working). His work area was cleaned up after work was completed. Throughout the process he took the extra time to explain what he was doing and why. After implementation, he walked me through various components of the unit as well suggesting when to change the air flow in the duct work to reduce energy costs. I have given his name to others and will continue to use him to service my HVAC units.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and air conditioner. Reworked duct work where needed.
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$6,000
Denny G.
05/2009
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreJohn is extremely professional and explains everything that he does when he is working. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs heating and air conditioning services.
Description of Work: John recharged my air conditioner and checked for leaks. I called him at 3:00pm regarding my improper functioning air conditioner and he was able to stop by my house at 6:00 pm the same day. He diagnosed the problem and my air conditioner is working great again.
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Contact information
8705 Harmony Pkwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMThursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMFriday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday:
ClosedLicensing
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning
FAQ
J M Skarupa Co is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
J M Skarupa Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, J M Skarupa Co does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, J M Skarupa Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, J M Skarupa Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, J M Skarupa Co offers emergency services.
No, J M Skarupa Co does not offer warranties.
J M Skarupa Co offers the following services: Heating & ac including installation of furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioning, humidification, air cleaning, germicidal air purification & energy saving tune-ups.
Contact information
8705 Harmony Pkwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Service hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMThursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMFriday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday:
Closed