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A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

LICENSE #2705-040335A. Financing available. Additional email - dclarke@a-1heat.com.

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Installation & repairs for gas furnaces, central air conditioners & heat pumps.

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.973 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 73 reviews

James H.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Every thing went as planned. Too many two story houses have undersized HVAC systems that barely cope with the area's high summer heat. This unit adds just the right amount of spot cooling or heat on a fall evening because it is a very well designed heat-pump.
Description of Work: We had the company install an LG "Art Cool" 12,000 btu mini-split AC unit in our 2nd floor bedroom. The job would have cost a lot more had we not provided the 230 vac wiring to the condenser location and the mounting slab of poured concrete. Their two technicians made short work of the installation on a Saturday which we appreciated. The unit is very quiet and blends in with the siding so well that you hardly know that it is there. That unit is the best thing to control the summer heat in our area--it can bring an 85 degree room down to 75 in no time. We should have put one in 20 years ago!!!!

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
$3,600

James H.
04/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
A-1 ordered the unit, installed it on schedule as promised, and checked it out. It works better than I imagined. This AOS 100k btu unit is very very quiet ( you have to stand next to it to know that it's on) for a pressure fired h/w heater. The old B/W 40k btu unit was very noisy (you could hear it all over the house). The only glitch would have caused a delay to finish if I had not had a PVC fitting on hand from another project because they were one elbow short somehow for that job. JAH
Description of Work: We needed a better hot water heater to supply more h/w faster and to accommodate future h/w heating in a basement. We found that A-1 had the best price for the AO Smith unit that met our need. The crew arrived on time and finished ahead of schedule.

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
$3,600

vincent D.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Always prompt and all repair work has been done at a fair price.
Description of Work: part for heat pump on order. I have a service contract with them for the last 20 plus years.

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

mark C.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very quick and got out to help me the next day. They came out and fixed the job. The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: They installed a new heat pump.

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
$3,600

Dan S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We've used A-1 for all our HVAC needs for years and have a contract which includes twice a year check-ups. They are great.
Description of Work: Bi-annual contract service and checkup

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

Beverly S.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A man came at 1:00 PM and the A/C made a terrible racket as a tree limb had put a dent in the top during Hurricane Sandy. He tried to pull the dent out with no luck. He ordered a new one from a place in Baltimore. It arrived the next day and another man installed it. Two months ago my humidifier leaked at night and a man came at 9:00 PM to stop it and installed a new one the next morning.
Description of Work: I called at 10:00 AM to have my A/C summer checkup.

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
$194

Lesley T.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
smooth, no problems, very organized, good customer service,. good price
Description of Work: All vents were cleaned . We have two cats so there was alot of cat hair we wanted removed. Air is now clean and cat dander free. well worth doing.

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

Charlie L.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technicians did a great job and everything has worked well. Job was completed on time and on price I have never seen a more responsive company. Excellent.. Would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: A-1 replaced my outside AC unit and 2 coils in 2 air handlers as well as installed a Steam Whole House Humidifier Service was and still is excellent. Technicians did a great job and everything has worked well.

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
$7,000

Debbie A.
02/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I asked him if he should look at it before he told me what it needed and he said no that his experience told him that I needed a new compressor. I wouldn't let him touch anything. He charged me $79 to tell me that. Another company told me that there was nothing wrong with my compressor and that the air conditioner just needed to be serviced. He didn't even look at it so I knew he was lying to me. They came right away. I didn't have a problem with the price; my problem was with him not looking at the air conditioner. He was punctual but he tried to take advantage of me.
Description of Work: A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service came out to my house on a Friday night and told me that my air conditioner needed a new compressor without checking anything.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0

$79

Jeane B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are good and usually are fine about calling me back. I have not had anything bad happen yet. They are pretty good on response and the person I deal with is professional.
Description of Work: I use A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service to do warranty work on the furnace they installed for me several years ago.

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

Terrence L & Iris B.
01/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, electronic repair
  + 0 more
We've had experience with them over the years. We had them put in an air conditioner some time ago and they needed to put a tool outside and so they were going to go through the wall. I told them not to go through the wall but the guy went ahead and went through the wall and couldn't do it and left a hole in my wall. We already had a contract with them for the furnace and I was upset that they never did fix the wall. So my net experience with them was a mixture of good and bad. They do come out if you've got a problem, and that is important.
Description of Work: We have a contract with A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service and they replaced the electronic board.

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


Marisa P.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A-1 has done extensive work for us over the past 9 years, and we have always been happy with their service. They have also been reliable and prompt.
Description of Work: They fixed our air conditioner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa R.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Superior service and wonderful follow up customer service too. Extremely friendly and very prompt.
Description of Work: We lost our A/C during a very hot spell. They were very fast to respond and quickly installed a new A/C, hot water heater, and furnace. The technician was friendly and they had everything installed and working in less than 4 hours! They followed up on their work a week later and then about a month later. I highly recommend this company.

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
$1,900

ROBERT H.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning were good, they gave us a good price. They did the work on time and accommodated our schedule.
Description of Work: A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning replaced the heat pump on our furnace.

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

jackie M.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
I had set up my semi annual service for my furnance /airconditioner and the gentleman who came out ( the same one who has serviced my system for 20 years) told me that he detected a small crack in the furnace. We went over the possibility of replacement or staying with the old system. There was never any and quot; Oh my you have to replace this right nowand quot; rather it was me knowing that it was already 21 years old and not wanting something to happen in the dead of winter that decided to replace the unit. From the time I picked the model to thetime of the actual installation took a matter of two days. Day one A-1 sent someone out to take measurements for the new unit and the second day the unit was installed. I never had to wait beyound the time stated that they would arrive and the actual arrival. They were prompt and were very professional.
Description of Work: Installation of a new furnance and air conditioner unit along with an air filtration sysytem.

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

Tom M.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The master technician from A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Inc. totally checked out my HVAC system and corrected some wiring problems that my previous HVAC contractor screwed up. This resolved the major issues with the fan speeds. In addition, A-1's technician also found a major problem from my previous contractor as they installed a TXV valve incorrectly that affected my evaporator coil. The original coil kept freezing up. I am very pleased that A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Inc., replaced my American Standard evaporator coil. Kevin was very professional, knowledgeable, and he cares about his work. You don't find too many individuals like him. Everything is working well; thank goodness, as we are in a stretch of 90 degree temperatures. A job well done! I can always count on A-1 for giving excellent service and advice!
Description of Work: Complete System Check and Installed a New Evaporator Coil

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
$1,395

Susan E. B.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
In each instance, I called the office, described what had happened, and what I needed, and A-1 did their best to get the job done as quickly as possible. They make reasonable recommendations, and work with your schedule. In fact, my air conditioner was replaced on a Saturday, which is not always an option, but important for those working away from the home full-time.
Description of Work: I have called A-1 for replacement of one gas furnace (a few days before Christmas!), one heat pump, one air conditioner, and one water heater, all of which needed to be replaced during the 3 years I have owned this house .... they are professional, prompt, fair, and do quality work. The technicians and installers are nice people also, which hasn't always been my experience. I would call them again in a heartbeat ... though I don't know for what since all of the pertinent equipment is now new!

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
$3,700

Neil C.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were professional. They charged me for what they needed to charge and not more, and the work that they did stood out. I lost the rooftop compressor on two systems and had them come out and replace that unit with a much better newer unit. They replaced the whole air conditioning system because they were Freon based system and couldn't fix them anymore and had to only replace them. This was on the five-story house, and they didn't use the crane to go up. They actually managed to get in up through the interior without damaging anything unlike others. I would rate them highly. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Services Inc to replace the condenser and my air conditioning unit.

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
$4,200

Carol B.
03/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
After my furnace fan stopped working, I called A-1 around mid-day and a technician arrived about an hour later. He diagnosed a blown electrical box and showed me exactly what had gone wrong. He could not make the repair, but he called the office and an appointment was arranged for the next morning between 9 and 11. The second technician arrived shortly after 9 and made the repair. The service from both technicians was prompt and professional, and the person at the office was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend A-1 and would call them again.
Description of Work: Service call and repair of furnace fan (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
$304

Tom M.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technicians took care of removing my old humidifier and installing a new Honeywell HE300 humidifier. Both technicians were very professional and courteous. The installation went well and they told me about the operation of this humidifier, as it works differently than the Aprilaire unit, and showed me how to set the humidity control. In addition, I will be receiving a $50.00 rebate through Honeywell for purchasing this unit by March 2012. They also replaced my electronic air cleaner media filter and checked that everything was operational. A job well done! I would definitely recommend this company. Thank you!
Description of Work: A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Inc. of Alexandria, Virginia, technicians removed my old Aprilaire humidifier and installed a new Honeywell HE300 humidifier. They also replaced my Aprilaire electronic air cleaner media filter.

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
$755

ROBERT M.
10/2010
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
STAFF IS POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL - TIMELINES MET - INSTALLATION WAS TIMELY - HONORED WARRENTY WORK WITH NO HASSLES
Description of Work: EXAMINATION OF HVAC SYSTEM AND A/C COMPRESSOR HAVE ALSO USED THEM FOR MORE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF HVAC COMPONENTS

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Robert S.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have used them several times. They are a very good company. The person who came out seemed to be straightforward. I called them at 9 o’clock and they came out and fixed it by 10:30. I think they had also installed my heat pump and air conditioning unit about four years ago. They had a good price too. I had gotten three estimates and their price was in the middle. I am not usually surprised when they charge me.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service Inc. to unclog a drain that went out on the air conditioning condenser.

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
$150

Matt E.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were professional and got the job done really quickly. The work went well. We have used them earlier too and they have been really good. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: We used A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Service Inc. to replace our air conditioner with a new one.

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
$5,000

Tammy J.
10/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We are a military family with a home in the DC area that needed a new home furnace / AC system. A-1 provided years of great service on our approx 17 HVAC system, but to ensure we got the best system/price, we asked for A-1 and two other companies to provide us quotes on a new high efficiency system. We used Angie's List ratings to select two competing companies. A-1 has very few reviews on Angie's List, and the other 2 companies had great reviews and lots of them. In the end, A-1 provided us the best price and outstanding installation. Additionally, we asked Dan Clarke at A-1 lots of questions about their company history/experience and were completely satisfied. Because we are currently assigned elsewhere, our home is rented out to another family. We had to work the quotes and have our questions answered via email while the home visits for the estimates had to be coordinated with the family living in the home. Dan Clarke was prompt, thorough in answering every one of our many questions, and gave great advice on system options even when it meant guiding us to a less expensive systems. Our rentors have nothing but good things to say about the professionalism and great manners exhibited by the installation team. They took great care to cover the floors and protect the house, asked before using the restroom, and answered their many questions during the installation. To date, the rentors report complete satisfaction with the system. If we have any problems in the future, we will update this report with the problem and how well A-1 responds. Thank you A-1 for a great HVAC replacement experience.
Description of Work: Installed new American Standard high efficiency heating and air conditioning system, including replacing copper lineset, programmable touchscreen thermostat (Honeywell Pro 8000), and new vent pipes. 95 AFUE 2 stage gas furnace & 16 SEER AC.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,525

Edward D.
06/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent. Pleasant. Courteous. Fair price. Prompt. I called them late Saturday night (May 31), they called back early Sunday AM and arrived in less than an hour as agreed. They provided a temporary fix to get the air conditioning running again, obtained a replacement part (fan motor) Monday AM as agreed, and asked our permission to delay installing it so they could service others first. We agreed since with their temporary fix our air conditioning was still operating. Based on estimates from others, the price was fair. Note - I have a service contract with another contractor (ARS American Residential Services LLC) but they gave me no assurance of when they would arrive, they gave us an appointment for three days in the future (Tuesday). They put us on a wait list and said they'd call us in advance if an earlier date became available. They called when they arrived at the residence on Tuesday. The air conditioner had already been repaired by A-1.
Description of Work: Diagnosed the problem, provided an estimate, and made the repairs as agreed. Replaced the defective condenser fan motor on the whole house 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
$522
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Contact information

5641-J General Washington Dr, Alexandria, VA 22312

www.a-1heat.com

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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
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FAQ

A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
No, A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
No, A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning offers warranties.
A-1 Heating And Air Conditioning offers the following services: Installation & repairs for gas furnaces, central air conditioners & heat pumps.
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Contact information

5641-J General Washington Dr, Alexandria, VA 22312

www.a-1heat.com