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Krafft Service Corp

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

About us

Founded as The Krafft Company in 1940 at 18 _ M Street in Washington, D.C., Krafft Service Company is a full­ service heating and air conditioning contractor. We serve residential and commercial customers in northern and central Virginia, suburban Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We are located at 5707­ A Edsall Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22304. Our Telephone number is (703) 751­ 7510, and in Maryland, (301) 294­2960. Krafft is bonded, fully insured, and holds the highest level contractors licenses in the District, Maryland, and Virginia, where we are a class “A” contractor. At Krafft, we pride ourselves on giving our customer 110%. That standard has made us one of the Washington area's most respected contractors for nearly 60 years. Our engineers and technicians are highly trained in every facet of heating and cooling design, installation, and repair. When you call Krafft Service, you get much more that just a “quick fix”. You get expert recommendations on the best solutions, offering you the most comfort possible at a fair cost, and in a timely manner. Email - jkrafft@krafftservice.com.

Business highlights

84 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Install, Service & Repair Air Conditioners, Furnaces, High­Seer Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Natural Gas Fireplaces, Duct Cleaning, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Humidifiers, Electronic Air Cleaners, & Programmable Thermostats.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing & Electric.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8112 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
7%
3
0%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 112 reviews

Harry W.
07/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have really done a great job and were very responsive during an emergency. We would highly recommend them and will continue to use them.
Description of Work: They have serviced our HVAC system for years. They replaced the AC at one point as well.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzanne B.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When the evaporator coil for my Spacepak AC failed prematurely (but still out-of-warranty) in May 2018, I was given the name of Krafft Air Conditioning Service as one of several certified Spacepak contractors in the area. I chose them off the list based on their favorable reviews on various sites. I have never had such a positive experience with an HVAC contractor, and only wish that I had known about Krafft eight years ago when I was having our Spacepak Air Handler and compressor replaced / upgraded. Jay Krafft was not only exceptionally communicative about my options, but went out of his way to work with Spacepak to ensure that the replacement coil was provided by the manufacturer at NO COST to me, even though I was technically out of warranty. It reflected very well on Spacepak too, that they wanted to make a long-time customer whole, and have a chance to evaluate why their coil had started leaking so much sooner than expected in its anticipated lifespan (and learn from it, even if it had conceivably been the result of poor workmanship by the previous installing contractor)(NOT Krafft). But I think it was Jay Krafft's professionalism, follow-through, and obviously excellent relationship with his suppliers and manufacturers, that ultimately led to such a positive result for me, both with Spacepak and with Krafft Services. I look forward to having them do my annual servicing and ongoing maintenance moving forward, and recommend them to anyone in search of a top-notch HVAC company.
Description of Work: Replace leaking 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
$585

Anna E.
12/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our efficiency gas furnace wasn't regularly coming on or staying on. We have used A-1 / Krafft (a combined company) to service our Carrier unit since we moved in, so gave them a call. We were able to schedule to have someone come out on a day I chose, and they gave me a 3-hour time window. Terrance arrived during the expected time frame, and he was friendly and professional. He inspected the unit and the vents, and ran a number of tests. He recommended a replacement part, and said their office would call to schedule a time to come back to replace it. They called and scheduled the work for the next day. John came the next day, and was also friendly and professional. To solve the problem he unclogged the drain line. The unit has been working great ever since.
Description of Work: Repair gas 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
$187

Response from Krafft Service Corp
Dear Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you so very much for allowing Krafft/A-1 to serve you. I greatly appreciate your kind words about Terrance and John. I am very proud to have both of them as a part of my team. It was very kind of you to take the time to send in a review. Please do not hesitate to contact us again for all of heating and cooling needs. Have a wonderful New Years and all our best for 2019. All the Best. Jay Krafft, CEO Krafft A/C Service Corporation "Serving the Metro Area Since 1940"

Kerry D.
03/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Krafft gave us a detailed estimate and a more than competitive price. Work done in a day as promised. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: Replace Heat Pump

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
$7,500

Turgay D.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Price was half of what another company quoted so it went well.
Description of Work: Replace inducer motor in my gas furnace.

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

Rori K.
10/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Working with them went perfectly - this was a very difficult roof install and they brought extra staff just to make sure it went well. It was incredibly hot and I have two small kids and they rushed to make sure they could get us on the schedule and book the crane as well. Every step of the (sweaty) way, they were professional and knowledgeable and very nice. Jay in particular really knows his stuff! Would definitely recommend for all HVAC jobs, big and small!
Description of Work: Replacement of a high velocity AC 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

Jeannine D.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It's always tough when you are rating someone's pricing because you always would like things to cost less, but I think they're in line with everyone else, so I guess I'd have to say it's a good value.
Description of Work: We had our HVAC serviced.

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

Scott S.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Seamless, Fantastic customer service and install.
Description of Work: AC unit diagnosis and new unit installed.

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

M K.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Mr. Krafft recognized that the equipment was defective and went to bat for me with the manufacturer. He got a new air handler with an extended guarantee and then installed it -- all minimal cost. Krafft greatly exceeded my expectations. It is a pleasure to do business with a company that stands behind its work and treats its customers so well.
Description of Work: A key part of my home HVAC system failed just after the warranty expired but long before its expected lifespan. Initially it looked like I might have to replace the whole system at great expense.

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

Roger A.
07/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Really horrible. I called in early May to get an estimator appointment, earliest being 05/17. Krafft employee shows up around 4:15 pm. He looks around at current systems, writes down info on 3" x 5" wire bound notepad. He's not going to perform any estimate, only gather information to write up a ticket to hand over to someone else at Krafft and they will get back to me. Spent 15 minutes max at the house. 05/19 - 10am, I called Krafft to follow-up, described what has happened. They take my info and say they will call me back. 05/19 - 3pm, No call back from Krafft, I called again, explained everything again. They transferred me to Mr. Krafft's personal voicemail where I left information again. 05/20 - No callback ever from Krafft. Horrible follow-up, my time completely wasted. Your mileage may vary.
Description of Work: HVAC change out from R22 to R40, 2 systems.

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


Response from Krafft Service Corp
[Member Name Removed] I would like to extend to you my most sincere apologies for the poor and inadequate manner in which your request for an estimate was handled by staff and ultimately by myself. I make no excuses, in your case we definitely "dropped the ball" and for that I am truly sorry. We try very hard to determine to whom our estimate requests should be assigned. As you have a Space-Pak high velocity system, the estimate should have been given to me directly, rather than a field technician. As I am sure you are aware these a very specialized systems and it would have been best had I spoken to you and performed the site visit, personally. Regretfully, we did not do this effectively and your time was wasted by sending a field technician, which resulted in your numerous phone calls to us. I reviewed my phone log and found that you did indeed leave me a voice message, which I retrieved on Monday the 22nd of May, as I was out of the office on the 19th of May. I had every intention to return your call but by fault of my own, I did not do so. I assure you this is not how we operate here at Krafft, we try our best to afford all of our customers 110%, in your case we fell far short of the mark. I am so very sorry that our initial handling of the request and the follow-up was so inadequate and your valuable time was wasted. I sincerely hope that you were able to procure the necessary estimates and had the work you required done. I thank you for your input, as it is helpful to me in working to prevent a situation like you experienced from occurring again. I wish you the best and once again my apologies for Krafft letting you down. Sincerely, Jay Krafft, President Krafft A/C Service Corporation "Serving the Metro Area Since 1940"

edward P.
01/2017
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We've had them for 33 years for regular maintenance. We paid about $1800 to $2000. 2 guys came out and they kept the area clean.
Description of Work: We purchased a new unit from Krafft Service Corp about October of 2005.

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
$2,000

Mark T.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It's part of the service contract we have with them. We been using them for 15 years. The contract is they will come out twice a year for no charge, plus they are also 27/24/365 days a year policy so they will come out on the weekend.
Description of Work: Tune up 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

David O.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Outstanding. Jay was responsive to all my questions and provided a very detailed recommendation. Service was delivered on time and the team was exceptionally tidy and took great care to be neat.
Description of Work: Adding a Mini-split system and offered solution for bathroom heater

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Brenda B.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They give you great response time, if you have an emergency they can usually get to you within 24 hours. They are pretty punctual, they give you a time frame so they are there within that time frame and the work is very good.
Description of Work: I use Krafft Service Corp for heating and A/C services.I have a service contract with them and they come out and service twice a year. They serviced my 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

Nancy M.
08/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have a contract with them. We had a new unit put in because the old one had worked for about 30 years, it took about 5 trips with different people each time to get the whole thing installed properly. They didn't install a drain for this thing, somebody else found that. We had a puddle on the floor. It took forever and a day to get the thing put properly. I think the training of their people and their accuracy of their installation could be a thing they could improve on.
Description of Work: They come out twice a year to check the heating and the air.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

NIKI G.
07/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We pay a fee. We are members. We always have to call them to set up appointments and a lot of times, they will check both the heat and the air conditioning at the same time. We just have to keep up with them because otherwise, years can go by and it would not get checked. Once we make up an appointment, they are very good at showing up, but we have to make the appointment. It is not set up in a regular basis on their database. They do not call us as a reminder to check our air conditioning and heating. It will be the middle of winter when they are checking the furnace and it will be the middle of summer when they are checking the air conditioning. They wait for us to call them. We have not been that happy overall. We would just look around for somebody else. It is not that they are horrible. They also do fine things.
Description of Work: We use Kraft for our heating and AC services. They do a furnace and air conditioning check every year.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven M.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I shopped around and got approximately four estimates before going with Krafft. Their price was the best, with no pushy salespeople and no "discounts". The price they quoted me was better than the others right off the bat although others kept dropping their price. I appreciate the honesty instill using marking up prices so I can be offered a "discount" or "sale". Keep in mind that these comparing these types of units is apples to apples as there are only two manufacturers that I know of. The day of the installation the crew showed up on time, were very friendly and did a relatively quick install on what is really a fairly difficult install due to the size and weight of the unit. They installed a new thermostat and insured everything was up and working correctly prior to leaving. They left no mess and I am still happy with the unit and the install provided.
Description of Work: I had my Magic-Pak all-in-one heating and AC unit replaced.

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
$5,300

mark M.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very professional, prompt, and consistent. The same man comes twice a year and we have grown to trust his set trade skills and we enjoy his company. Very good company I would recommend to everyone
Description of Work: We pay $500 a year and they inspect all the units in our house and we have 3 units

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
$500

Joanna D.
12/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The same person from Krafft has been servicing this house since the 80's. My father started with them first and I have continued to use them since 2012. Have no complaints.
Description of Work: Check hvac system to make sure in good working order.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roger K.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Krafft Service Corp. only does what is needed. There is never any pressure and they are always professional. My air conditioner was fixed in 15 minutes and every technician is completely honest and efficient. The owner of the company is first class and all his employees emulate his philosophy of honesty, fairness, and integrity.
Description of Work: Expertly repaired my air conditioner that had not been working since winter ended.

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
$104

DAVID L.
03/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
it was what they said also they were real clean & works great
Description of Work: new ac unit & 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
$3,200

E. C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have a service contract with Krafft - and have had for several years - they do a great job. They will make weekend appointments which is really great, they give you a 4 hour window for the service person to come. They are always very professional in their service and we will continue to renew the annual service agreement with them.
Description of Work: Annual HVAC inspection and check up for the winter; changed furnace filter as 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
$115

Thomas D.
06/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My scheduled window of service was from 12:00 to 6:00. I called at 11:45 to ensure they were still coming and was told I'd receive a phone call when they were 30 minutes out. At 5:10 I called to see if there were any issues. I was told the technician had called, knocked on my door and left a service tag on the door. I informed the company that I had been home since 12:00, heard no knock (or door bell for that matter), received no call and that there was no tag or note on the door. When I asked what number they called, they provided an inaccurate one --- didn't even have the correct area code. After the company said they couldn't do anything, to their credit, they called back and stated they could have a technician to my place after he completed another service call. I declined the offer due to the already late hour, but more importantly, a lack of trust in this company.
Description of Work: N/A

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
1.0


Deepak M.
06/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The guy came and performed a service, which found a leak in the AC unit. He then charged $96, and provided a $10k estimate for AC replacement. Two things bothered me about this - one is that if you are going to provide an estimate of that size, have the common courtesy to waive the service fee. Two, the estimate for the AC replacement was considerably higher than it needed to be. A standard AC replacement does not amount to 10k. The units cost $3-4k tops. Double that for labor, and you are looking at $7-8k on the high end. It would be cheaper for me to pay contractors from another state to come do the work. Luckily, I found a reputable one locally that was over $3500 less than Krafft.
Description of Work: Attempted the service of an air conditioning unit / provided an estimate

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

$96

Keith M.
03/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I've used Krafft in the past, so when I found my basement floor flooded as I was getting ready for work, I gave them a call. The person who answered the phone was very helpful, and found a time later that day for me to meet a service tech back at my house, which let me take care of morning meetings at work, with he assurance that the problem would be dealt with that day, and before the weekend, since it was a Friday. The tech showed up basically on time, and examined the hot water heater, which he said should still be good based on its age. But he also said that the leak could be an indication of a cracked liner, in which case I'd need a new water heater. His inspection showed no real problems with the heater, except for a leaking drainage valve when he heater was heating water and building up pressure. He told me that rather than him getting me the part, a simple plug/cap, and charging me $30 for it, I could run to the hardware store and pick it up myself for a few dollars. After making sure I understood what to do, he answered another question or two about what to be on the lookout of, and was on his way. It did cost the (approx) $96 consultation/diagnostic fee, but given the timeliness of the response, and the professionalism of the tech, as well as the time he took to explain what had gone wrong and how to fix it, and finally his patience and willingness to answer a couple of other questions, it was worth the cost.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and provided info to fix problem with hot water heater leak that was flooding the basement.

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
$96

Contact information

5707 Edsall Rd Ste A, Alexandria, VA 22304

http://www.krafftservice.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

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,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Fireplaces

FAQ

Krafft Service Corp is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Krafft Service Corp accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Krafft Service Corp does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Krafft Service Corp offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Krafft Service Corp does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Krafft Service Corp offers emergency services.
No, Krafft Service Corp does not offer warranties.
Krafft Service Corp offers the following services: Install, Service & Repair Air Conditioners, Furnaces, High­Seer Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Natural Gas Fireplaces, Duct Cleaning, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Humidifiers, Electronic Air Cleaners, & Programmable Thermostats.
Plumbing & Electric.

Contact information

5707 Edsall Rd Ste A, Alexandria, VA 22304

http://www.krafftservice.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM