SSI is a full-service mechanical contractor in Virginia (Va) specializing in creating comfort through indoor plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Founded in 1979, (SSI) remains committed to the values that have helped us grow from a small family-owned service business to a leading Northern Virginia residential and commercial HVAC and Plumbing contractor. Still family owned and operated, SSI is now the trusted mechanical contractor for significant commercial enterprises, including Dulles Airport, and we bring indoor comfort to a large number of loyal residential customers. We do it all with an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and value that have been part of our mission from the beginning. Family owned & operated, Celebrating over 35 years in business, 30 plus employees. Additional DBA - SSI. Award winning.
Business highlights
46 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Design, Repair & Maintenance - HVAC, Heating & Air Conditioning, Piping, Pumps, Ventilation, Boilers, Air Handlers, Heat Pump, Gas Furnaces, Thermostats, Air Cleaners, Plumbing. Water Heater & Sewer Line Replacement & Repair. Garbage Disposal Replacement & Repair.
They did an awesome job! They arrived on time, and by the end of the day they had finished. They left no mess, explained how to use it, and gave me a wonderful warranty and two service calls free for the next year. They optimized the system, and my electric bill dropped $100 per month! We now enjoy a cool house during the summer, which we have not had for the past couple of years. I was very impressed with the service techs. I would not hesitate to recommend this company! You couldn't ask for better service and the equipment was top quality.
Description of Work: SSI replaced our dual heat pump system that was 20 years old with a newer Trane dual system. They completly replaced the air handlers, thermostats, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business! It was great installing your new system! Call us anytime with any questions. Shane Belzer
Leo L.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
technician arrived on-time, and performed fall inspection and maintenance in about an hour. technician was polite and very knowledgable.
Description of Work: purchased Angies List coupon for spring and fall HVAC maintenance. this service was for fall maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$84
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business!
Sara F.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very well. Jerimy was courtious, competent and personable.
Description of Work: The technician checked out my AC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business!
Debra W.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Good service as always. Had used them in the past and will again. Our heat would not come on and the repair man just had to clean a few things during the scheduled fall check up and made a few adjustments and the furnace came on perfect. Very pleased with the service and recommend.
Description of Work: Our heat would not come on
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Donna B.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The two man crew arrived at 7:30 am and were there all day. This was a BIG job! The outdoor unit alone was easily 3 times the size of my old unit. I'm lucky it didn't block my window! The crew did a fantastic job and were there and available to answer my many questions. The sales manager even stopped by during the day to make sure things were going well.
Description of Work: SSI Services installed an entire new HVAC system in my condo including an optional humidifier. I ended up spending considerably more than I had to because the minimum unit for my condo was not available under the 3 year financing option and I could not afford it financed for only one year, so I opted for a more expensive unit which required me to max out my Trane financing and have to add another $2000 of my own credit. Maybe not a smart way to go about it, but my unit was 20 years old and I was going to need a new one and was going to need to have one when decent financing was available. And at least I know I've got a great unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Lynn R.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This was an easy service agreement which included 2 maintenance times. They performed that fine and I didn't have any additional charges associated.
Description of Work: They came and inspected and did yearly maintenance on my furnace in the spring and fall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Victor T.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did a good job. They fixed my A/C issues and were on-time.
Description of Work: They performed A/C maintenance for 11 units.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
L P.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This was a great coupon. They honored the price and didn't try to upsell me when they performed routine maintenance. I have been using SSI for years and this coupon saved be over $50. I have an extended warranty on my heating and cooling unit. A component on it was going bad and they recommended replacing it. SSI looked up my warranty (they have it on file) and found out that the component is covered by the warranty. They did this before I could even ask about my warranty coverage. I was able to get the component replaced without doing any extra work or being charged. I feel like SSI has my best interests in my mind.
Description of Work: This was a great coupon. They honored the price and didn't try to upsell me when they performed routine maintenance. I have been using SSI for years and this coupon saved be over $50. I have an extended warranty on my heating and cooling unit. A component on it was going bad and they recommended replacing it. SSI looked up my warranty (they have it on file) and found out that the component is covered by the warranty. They did this before I could even ask about my warranty coverage. I was able to get the component replaced without doing any extra work or being charged. I feel like SSI has my best interests in my mind.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Reginald G.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Overall, great experience and will use SSI again.
Description of Work: After trying to get quotes from two other providers we chose SSI. SSI was recommended by a friend of ours who used them for their new HVAC system. Our Technician, Adam was super responsive and punctual for both the time for quote as well as installation. Adam and the other technician did a great job on the install and left no signs of their presence other than our new water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your report and rating! We look forward to working with you again. Shane Belzer
Brian E.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
We received a no pressure quote from the sales team. After comparing quotes we found that they offered a fair price. Installation went smoothly in one day and they answered all my questions. They had some problems understanding the thermostat since I bought an Amana, (not their first line product), but they stayed late on a friday to get it installed.
Description of Work: We had a new communicating HVAC system and a high efficiency gas hot water heater installed.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We appriciated the opportunity to work with you! Call us anytime! Shane Belzer
Chad M.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I initially wanted to only replace my AC but after talking it over with one of my neighbors I inquired about replacing my furnace as well. So, I decided to replace the complete HVAC system with a new Trane 15 SEER AC and a two-stage furnace. SSI also accommodated my request for a Saturday installation on short notice which saved me from taking a day off from work which I appreciated very much. I also received substantial rebates from Trane. The installation team was prompt, professional, and completed the job in a timely and professional manner. They cleaned up all the work areas when the work was completed. The unit has been working very well and is super quiet. I would highly recommend SSI to anyone needing to replace their HVAC system.
Description of Work: I found out about SSI through Angie's List and contacted them and four other companies from the Angie's List Magazine. SSI was consistently the best provider. Rudy Lilly, the salesman was punctual and professional in appearance and conduct. He provided on the spot estimate professionally prepared and presented. What impressed me most about SSI was their process oriented way of presenting the facts and figures AND their well honed process for removal of the old HVAC equipment and installation of the new Trane HVAC equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your report and rating. We appriciate the kind words and if you ever need anything, call us! Thank you Shane Belzer
Susan R.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I purchased the Big Deal for 2 HVAC inspections. The company contacted me the next day to set up my appointment (that was for the heater appointment, but they also called before A/C season to set up that appointment). Both times the technicians arrived on time and were extremely professional. Both times no issues were found. I am very happy with the services provided and hope that the company offers another Big Deal for seasonal inspections.
Description of Work: AC inspection (cost includes the fall heater inspection as well).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$84.5
Mary A.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were great. On the last visit, the technician gave me a suggestion and I called the office and have not heard from them. They must be pretty busy. The work they did was great. The worker was very informative and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal for heating and A/C inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$84.5
Kim H.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Prompt service, professional and informative service personnel.
Description of Work: Repair to air conditioner. Received options and enough information to make a good decision.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Rex Y.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
What a pleasure! I got up this morning and discovered that AC was not working due to some problem with the compressor (i.e., the compressor not running and could not be turned on). I called the HVAC company which installed the system, but it said it could not get to me for at least 5 days. After researching Angies List and deciding to give SSI a try, I called and explained the problem, and Joe, a very personable and professional fellow, was at my door in less than 3 hours. He inspected the system, replaced the broken part (a capacitor), verified that all was working as it was supposed to (among other things, that it was actually blowing cool air inside the house), and left within 30 minutes. No fuss, no muss, no mess. And Joe did NOT try to sell me a new system!
Description of Work: SSI replaced a capacitor on my AC's compressor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$365
david G.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was 2:00 P.M. on the Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, and it was also the first really hot day of the season. The outside unit on my central air died, and I was certain that I would be spending a miserable weekend in a hot house. I called SSI and they had a technician nearby who was just finishing up, so they dispatched him. The time between the call and the arrival of the technician was about 40 minutes. The technician took the access panel off the outside unit and says "Here's the problem. This capacitor is bad." Time from arrival to diagnosing the problem: 2 minutes. He replaced the capacitor, and I now have wonderful cool air again.Excellent service!
Description of Work: The technician repaired the outside unit on the A/C unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Eleanor M.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Summer air conditioning maintenance. SSI technician Drew McKillop thoroughly checked my AC system to be sure it was working at full capacity. He found the TXV was not operating correctly. He made arrangements immediately with the office to order the necessary part and will return to install it. I always request Drew to work on my air conditioning and heating systems. He is an expert in his field and is always professional, courteous, and an outstanding representative of SSI.
Description of Work: Summer maintenance. Checked Indoor electrical connections; contactors/relays; capacitor; blower wheel balanced; wheel clean; bearing conditon; T-stat level/calibration; condensate drain pan; auxiliary pan; condensate drains; condensate pump; air filter conditon; entering air temp.; leaving temp.; temp. split; blower voltage; and amperage Checked outdoor electrical connections; contactor/relays; capacitor size reading; outdoor unit voltage; compressor amprage; fan amperage; =refrigerant pressures suction; discharge; superheat (found TXV going bad; it will be replaced.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,147
Donald M.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
Overall SSI has demonstrated that they are a reliable and competent company that I trust to maintain my HVAC equipment. The added capability of hot water heater installation was welcomed.
Description of Work: The most recent service call was to prepare the 2 A/C units for the Summer. Work was done under a service agreement. SSI was highly recommended by the previous owner of my house and after using them for 1.5 years I can see why. They are reliable, competent, polite, professional and well trained. As part of the service I had the air filters replaced at a discounted price for material. Labor was covered under the agreement. Last year I also used them to replace my hot water heater rather than wait for a major leak to occur. The unit was 12 years old and not a brand well known for quality. I had received a quote from a high-profile plumbing company and SSI came in $1,100 less for the EXACT same products and installation. The installation went without a hitch. The crew knew exactly what to do and it only took a few hours. They took away the old heater and components, so it was truly a "turn-key" experience. The county inspector made his visit and found that all of the work had been correctly done. I was very pleased with the price and the results.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Suzanne K.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They have an excellent training program and we appreciate their level of services and work that they do.
Description of Work: We have semi-annual heating and air services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$387
James A.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were prompt and communicated well by keeping me informed on what they were going to do. Their price is in line with other competitors and I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Service Specialties Inc to install a heat pump and to also relocate the equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,095
Cathy G.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have a service agreement with them. They are a pretty big company. We've had them for years and we think they are terrific. They are all very friendly, easy to work with, reliable, trustworthy and honest. They just started doing plumbing, but we have not used them for that. I just got something in the mail about a week ago. We would definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We use Service Specialties Inc for our HVAC. They last came out for a basic inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business and your report! We appriciate the high rating and will continue to provide the best service possible!
Reta M.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The heating system including the thermostat did not work. Called for service about 10:15 AM while staff was in a meeting. My call was returned at approximately 12:40 PM. Repairman arrived in slightly over an hour of calling for service, checked out the system, replaced fuses, rechecked the system. All is working well. Repairman was very pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient.
Description of Work: Replaced fuses.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Johnnie M.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I would use them again and would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Service Specialties to install a new heating air handler and heat pump.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you!!
Karin C.
12/2011
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
SSI ...Heating and Airconditioning Company! I am a single mother with 3 children who knows that mistakes can be made but this is a "MISTAKE" that makes me really wonder how correct and efficient, this company works. - Rafael and Cameron, the installers, showed up on time (between 7 and 8am) installed the units and were all done and ready at 1:30pm for me to sign and pay on the contract. - When reading the contract once more to verify if all was correct (Everyone should do this!), I noticed that the model number of the furnace I ordered and the model number of the furnace they installed were different. - I was told this is probably just an upgraded model number !! - I refuse to sign the contract until I did some research and until I had a better explanation from SSI. - My research online showed that I did not get the energy efficient 60 000 BTU unit that I ordered (which would allow me to get tax credits and a possible state bonus) but a lower grade, non energy efficient unit). - after 45 min wait, one of the installers asked me to call his boss for the explanation. - when I called there was no explanation but it was just considered a "Mistake" ...wrong unit delivered and we are sorry we will install a better new unit for you. (which they did and it took them another 3 hrs). I consider it a mistake when someone connects a wrong wire, * BUT WHEN YOU ORDERED MY UNIT THE SHIPPER SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU, WE DON'T HAVE THIS IN STOCK WE ARE GOING TO SEND YOU SOMETHING ELSE.. * THE PERSON WHO RECEIVED THE UNIT SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE MODEL NUMBER ON THE ORDER * THE PERSON THAT PUT THE UNIT ON THE TRUCK TO COME TO MY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE ORDER * AND THE INSTALLERS SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE MODEL NUMBER!! So I am not sure if this was an honest mistake or an attempt to get one over on the little single woman. IN SSI'S DEFENSE:....They did change the unit into a upgrade one from what I had ordered (The original ordered was not in stock). And after arguing with Shane ,one of the managers at SSI, he extended my service agreement from one year to two. The installers Rafael and Cameron were great, fast and very efficient. PLEASE !!! TO EVERY ONE INSTALLING ANYTHING ON OR IN THEIR HOUSE, GET INFORMED, CHECK MODEL NUMBERS, DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE AND DURING IF NEEDED. IT'S YOUR MONEY AND YOU DON'T WANT TO WASTE IT!!
Description of Work: This was a contract for installation of a new heating and air condition unit. Blower, Condenser and Furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$6,300
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
First I would like to thank you for your business. Second I assure you we were definitely not trying to get over on anyone. We value our reputation to much to risk that. I apologize for the inconvenience, we did make a mistake. I wish the immediate response to the mistake carried more weight with you rather than giving us such a bad grade. In a world of contractors who do such bad work and treat customers badly, when you see a contractor really apologize for their mistake and own up to it and fix it immediately, and upgrade the system, I wish that it would make a consumer happy and provide peace of mind that they had picked a honest contractor. That’s why choosing companies that are highly rated with Angie’s List and why subscriptions to Angie’s List are important. You want someone to be there to fix the mistake rather than run from it. As far as your statement, “And after arguing with Shane, one of the managers at SSI, he extended my service agreement from one year to two.” It was not argument; you did not want to understand that we were literally paying for our mistake. When the job took longer than expected it also cost us as a company. However at that time, cost is no importance, we want to satisfy the contract and the consumer. Your statement was on the phone, “for your mistake I should get a free duct cleaning.” When I declined to give the duct cleaning you stated “I should get something for free!” So at that time I offered to extend your service agreement for 1 year. It seems that you wanted to take advantage of our mistake and use it for a way to get something for free and until you received something you were not going to be happy, I see that by your rating, it was not good enough. We will continue to do our best to provide top notch service to our customers, provide the best installations and learn from our mistakes when one is made. We have already put additional procedures in place to not allow this to happen again. “It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.” (Donald Rumsfeld)
TESSA B.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
There estimates were reasonable, near most companies I met with. They met the price of the lowest offer I received and offered the best coupon. The servicemen were very professional and were done in one day. The office staff has been very helpful in helping me attain all paperwork to file for rebates. No one wants to spend thousands of dollars, but this company softened that by treating myself and my home with respect.
Description of Work: SSi Inc installed a new HVAC system in our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business and look forward to servicing your home for years to come.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Sewer Cleaning
FAQ
Service Specialties Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Service Specialties Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers warranties.
Service Specialties Inc. offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Design, Repair & Maintenance - HVAC, Heating & Air Conditioning, Piping, Pumps, Ventilation, Boilers, Air Handlers, Heat Pump, Gas Furnaces, Thermostats, Air Cleaners, Plumbing. Water Heater & Sewer Line Replacement & Repair. Garbage Disposal Replacement & Repair.