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Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters

About us

Richardson & Ward Mech., Inc. is a family owned business. We currently have two employees. Sub-contractors are not used. All work is supervised or done by the owner. Contractors Lic.# 2705 107209. Masters Lic. # 2710 005383 (Christopher J. Ward). Reg. residential rate:$105.00/hr. No driving time charges. Angie's list members rate:$95.00/hr., 5% discount on installations. Company objective is to drive down energy costs for our clients. Additional contact name - Chris Ward. Additional email - info@richardsonward.com.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential heating & A/C repair, installation, water heaters, ductless split heat pumps. Tankless Water heaters, standard water heaters.

Services we don't offer

Duct cleaning.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.914 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Vince P.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went great and better than expected !Of course when it just started to get HOT out side in the spring,the A/C stopped. I was concerned and called Chris the owner and he came out and quickly checked it. He asked me some basic questions first over the phone to get a idea of what was going on( Thermostat clicking on inside,fan motor coming on down stairs ect). When he came out,it was a simple fuse in the unit outside. He also showed me the "blown fuse" and it was the incorrect one and was smaller than original and that someone had cut a corner many years before I moved in. I appreciate Chris to educate me, and not treat me like " service call or number ". Because of service he provided, he has installed 2 new units in other family member homes.I recommend there company ! Thank you Chris
Description of Work: My A/C stopped working and was not blowing at all or coming on

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
$125

Ellen P.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very knowledgeable and very nice people. It's a father and son business and they are just great.
Description of Work: AC Tune Up

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

Susan H.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Once again, this team showed up and fixed our problem. They educate us about the problem, and told us what to do, re. routine, preventative maintenance which will eliminate this recurring problem. They are super!
Description of Work: We had clogged condensation pipes inside the house, on the floor, that we had worked on quite a bit over several weeks with a shop vac, but could not clear the pipes.

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

William N.
06/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I would possibly use them again.
Description of Work: I have used Richardson for heating and AC work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tracy S.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Father/son small business. Prompt call back to schedule an appointment; arrived exactly as scheduled. Charged up both air conditioning zones without upselling. (Although Freon is very expensive and will continue to rise until it is phased out in 5-10 years. Thanks for nothing EPA.) Our units are 15 years old and at its median useful life. Richardson & Ward offered a useful rule of thumb, if a homeowner has to recharge their unit more than once a year, it's time to replace. This is how you build trust and customer loyalty. We will certainly give R&W a call-out when our units need to be replaced.
Description of Work: HVAC inspection and repair (2 zones)

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
$450

RIchard E.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very professional and thorough. The work was performed on time. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Removed a radiator and capped off the pipes.

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
$400

victoria C.
06/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

steve S.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was the epitome of professionalism, not only did he recommend a highly efficient furnace (our old one was on its last leg) but he recommended some changes to our vents that have made a remarkable difference in both the airflow and comfort level of our home. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Chris Ward of Richardson and Ward installed our new furnace and 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
$8,000

erik M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Chris came in evaluated the system did a service and system is back up and running. he is one of the few HVAC guys who will tell you how it is. the big box company guys come in and all they want to do is sell you new system. Chris has kept my friends system running for 3 years after two others said it was done. We are going to convert our system to gas and the others said I needed new everything chris came in and said that there are many things that can be used for m existing system since all of it was new in 2010. I refer chris to everyone I know. He installed entire new system at my boss's house last year
Description of Work: Inspected system at new home after several others said needed to be 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

Cecil R.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Chris inspected my Heat Pump.
Description of Work: Chris inspected my 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

Lisa B.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We loved working with Chris. He made sure we understood the Unico system and the new refrigerant he used. He worked really hard to make sure the new system and ducts would cool the entire house, even areas that had neve been cooled before like our foyer and downstairs bath. Even though he was dealing with plaster and lath walls (very tough to work with) the house was always clean and neat. We love the new systems. We love being comfortable here even in the horrilbe heat waves we've been having (temps of 105 for several days in a row). We will never use anyone else for our mechanical systems. Thank you, Chris.
Description of Work: We have been in our house in Falls Church since 1994, but we were never comfortable here in the summer until this year, when Chris Ward and his son solved our longstanding AC problems. Chris recommended and installed new AC/heat pump systems upstairs (a Unico system) and downstairs (a more traditional heat pump and AC). Because our home is older (built 1910) there was really no room upstairs for either ductwork or the mechanical system, but Chris made it work. The old system was a patched together, botched job, and we had had many contractors come who either refused to give us an estimate for a new system because it was such a difficult situation, or gave us ridiculous suggestions. We were pretty worried when the existing system completely failed, but it was a blessing in disguise.

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
$14,000

Alannah B.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have been using Chris Ward and his company for years and all I can say is that he is very honest, has fair pricing and does great work. His workmanship is very clean and he is a good communicator also. Chris really cares about his customers. We will continue to use Chris and would highly recommend him to our friends and family.
Description of Work: Chris Ward gave me a proposal to install 2 mini split systems at our home with 2 outside 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
$7,500

ALEXANDRA O.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
see above
Description of Work: Our water heater had been installed incorrectly by Air Tech. After months of trying to have Air Tech correct the problem and install the heater properly so that we would no longer receive rusty, dirty water that stained our tile irreparably they did not fix the problem. We called Richardson & Ward. They quickly determined that the original installation was entirely incorrect and fixed the problem completely.They were professional and clearly are knowledgeable and experienced. If Air Tech is on your list I will give them an F in every catergory.

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
$1,827

Denise S.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The process went very smoothly, except for weather-related delays. The interior unit was installed easily, but rain required them to return two extra times to complete installation of the outside unit.
Description of Work: I had a mini split system installed in the sunroom. Chris Ward assessed my needs and worked with me to place the interior and ouside units where I was pleased, yet the installation met code requirements.

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

    Contact information

    8624 Ellesmere Way, Bristow, VA 20136


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Water Heaters

    FAQ

    Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Saturday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc offers emergency services.
    No, Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc does not offer warranties.
    Richardson & Ward Mechanical Inc offers the following services: Residential heating & A/C repair, installation, water heaters, ductless split heat pumps. Tankless Water heaters, standard water heaters.
    Duct cleaning.

    Contact information

    8624 Ellesmere Way, Bristow, VA 20136


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM