Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc

About us

Family owner and operated since 1959, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co. has been designing, installing and servicing residential air conditioning and heating systems in the Washington Metropolitan area. We install “total comfort conditioning” systems to meet the unique configurations of individual homes, recommending systems that fit each customer’s needs. At Richards, we are proud of our work and are dedicated to maintaining a reputation in the industry and the community as reliable experts. Richards is a fully licensed and insured mechanical, gas fitting, and electrical contractor. We qualify in the installation and service of all aspects of heating & air conditioning systems. Our service department also offer three levels of service agreements to meet your needs.

Business highlights

66 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Heating & air conditioning - sales, installation & service.

Services we don't offer

Air duct cleaning

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.71,173 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
8%
3
4%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 1173 reviews

Leo S.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
24 year old HVAC died on a hot summer day. It took a week and a half to get replaced, which was undestandable considering how hot it was and a coworker AND my office's a/c both died the same week. Tech's were very professional, and the install went well. I will use Richard's for my HOA required seasonal inspections
Description of Work: Replace HVAC

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5

Matt R.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Purchased the $49 Diagnostic Call. Worker (forgot his name) called 30 min prior to arriving, as the front office said he would do when we scheduled. Was able to unclog condensate drain, checked the Freon level to insure that was not causing the condensation problems. Provided some suggestions on improving our condensate drainage. Our unit is rather old and he was able to quickly get in contact with his boss and provide us an estimate for replacing the AC unit. Pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Condensation from AC was not draining properly.

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
$140

Chelsea K.
08/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called the company and spoke with a gentleman about the issue. He said they could come out and see if they could figure out the issue. There was an Angie's list for specifically diagnosing the problem. I paid for the coupon and was transferred to book my appointment. Then all of the sudden, the lady I spoke with (receptionist) said they wouldn't honor my coupon because they thought the diagnosis would "take longer than usual" and they wanted to charge me the full service. That was very unprofessional. I had already purchased the "deal", so after discussing the issue further, they said they would honor it. The worker came out to the house and was there for 30 minutes. He looked at the AC unit, adjusted the humidity, temperature and changed the fan speed. The water did slow down and not drip as much from the open hole in the ceiling, but he did not take the time (or perhaps he didn't have the knowledge) to actually solve the problem. I asked the company to let me know when they were at the property and to call me (it is a rental), but neither was done. I had to wait for the receptionist to read me the work order that my tenant had already e-mailed. They then told me to wait three weeks before sealing up the hole. In the end, I hired a different company to actually come out and figure out why my air vents were creating so much condensation. It is a problem with the amount of bends and length of my air ducts creating poor circulation/air flow. In the end, I should have saved my $50 and gone with a company that could actually diagnosis the issue and not put a band aide on the problem.
Description of Work: I hired Richards to come diagnose a cooling issue with my air ducts that were creating large amounts of condensation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$50

Jason M.
08/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ok. Diagnosed an electrical problem, checked refrigerant. Technician didn't really seem to care to be working that day. Recommended follow up to replace faulty electrical parts. Did not follow up with Richards and took care of it myself - easy part swap from Amazon.
Description of Work: Examine broken Air Conditioning unit

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

$195

Shawn P.
08/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went ok, I was hoping to find an HVAC company that I could trust.
Description of Work: Inspected to HVAC system

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


amy B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have used them for a long time. They are good.
Description of Work: I used Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy W.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went great. They did it all in one day. They had to order a special unit since I am in a condo and they got it right away.
Description of Work: He replaced the entire air conditioning unit and 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
$6,000

Brian D.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
From the initial phone call to meeting with Wayne, one of Richard’s Comfort Consultants for a survey of our HVAC system and estimate, it was an absolute pleasure working with Wayne and the Richard’s company! We knew we were on borrowed time with our current HVAC system (A/C Unit 23 yrs old), so it was an easy decision to know we needed to replace our system proactively, rather than waiting for the first 100 degree day to find out we had no A/C along with thousands of other Metro Area homeowners! We obtained the estimate during the Month of May and had our installation performed in June. We also received estimates from 2 other reputable companies, and although the prices were similar, one company stood out….and that was Richard’s. Much credit goes to our Comfort Consultant for really taking the time to listen to what our needs and concerns were, rather then just trying to sell us a new system. Richard’s worked with us on the install date, due to the fact that we were having interior renovations completed (think hardwood floor refinishing and dust!) that needed to be done before we wanted the new system installed. On the day of installation, we were greeted with 3 members of Richard’s installation crew (Williams, Jorge & Matt) who really worked together as a team to remove our existing system and install the new system with an added bonus of sheet metal transitions being fabricated by Richards on-site. At the end of the installation, the crew did an excellent job cleaning up and then meeting with us to go over the new system and thermostat and to see if we had any other questions! We appreciate the Excellent Customer Service that Richard’s provided and our glad to now consider ourselves lifelong customers of this company! Richard's Company, we rate the entire experience and the work you performed as A+.
Description of Work: Homeowner’s Rating: A+ From the initial phone call to meeting with Wayne, one of Richard’s Comfort Consultants for a survey of our HVAC system and estimate, it was an absolute pleasure working with Wayne and the Richard’s company! We knew we were on borrowed time with our current HVAC system (A/C Unit 23 yrs old), so it was an easy decision to know we needed to replace our system proactively, rather than waiting for the first 100 degree day to find out we had no A/C along with thousands of other Metro Area homeowners! We obtained the estimate during the Month of May and had our installation performed in June. We also received estimates from 2 other reputable companies, and although the prices were similar, one company stood out….and that was Richard’s. Much credit goes to our Comfort Consultant for really taking the time to listen to what our needs and concerns were, rather then just trying to sell us a new system. Richard’s worked with us on the install date, due to the fact that we were having interior renovations completed (think hardwood floor refinishing and dust!) that needed to be done before we wanted the new system installed. On the day of installation, we were greeted with 3 members of Richard’s installation crew (Williams, Jorge, & Matt) who worked together as a team to remove our existing system and install the new system with an added bonus of having the sheet metal transitions fabricated on-site. At the end of the installation, the crew did an excellent job cleaning up and then meeting with us to go over the new system and thermostat and to see if we had any other questions! We were thrilled that with the efficiency of the installation crew, our new air conditioning system was back up and running before my wife got home that evening! We appreciate the Excellent Customer Service that Richard’s provided and our glad to now consider ourselves lifelong customers of 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
$12,000

JUDY H.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have used Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co several times and have been very pleased each time. I think they are honest, trustworthy, punctual, and reliable. I don't feel like I'm being ripped off or taken advantage of. When they came out they didn't try to sell me a new unit and didn't try to scare me.
Description of Work: They repaired my a/c 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
$49

John R.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived in the early part of the appointment window and the technician, Pete, was very friendly and informative. He was also thorough and efficient and finished the inspection in less time than I expected. Very satisfied with the service.
Description of Work: Performed heat pump 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
$79

Richard M.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were good, but they were not cheap.
Description of Work: We first used Richard’s for heating and AC services. They serviced it in the spring and in fall. At one stage, they replaced our air conditioning unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard M.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We used them continually from 1979 to 2014. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: We had Richard’s for heating and AC services. They serviced it in the spring and in the fall.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kaye M.
07/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
No charge but did no work. Showed up on time, but looked at my Carrier HVAC and advised they did not work on that unit and charge would be refunded. It was a Carrier HVAC, one of the most well-known brands and they don't work on it?
Description of Work: Routine HVAC service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Frank D.
07/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were fine. They weren't the cheapest. They were just fine. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I've used Richards Heating. It was an AC repair.

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

Maria C.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician So came and check the A/C and furnace and provided feedback. He was extremely helpful with his knowledge and recommendation. We'll keep using Richards in the future.
Description of Work: Service call to see if my 5 years all A/C needed maintenance or was ok. We purchase this house on foreclosure and didn't have any history on it.

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
$75

Curtis W.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Pete arrived at the scheduled time and immediately began diagnosing the problem. Pete was very pleasant and very professional. He found a unit that was "flat" and parts missing. He diagnosed that I needed to replace the air handler (inside unit) and provided an estimate of the cost. I anticipated that the entire unit needed to be replaced so I was pleased that he did not go there immediately. Given the various problems we have had with the outside unit, I inquired about the price of replacing the entire system. The price quoted to replace the entire system was very reasonable according to my previous research. In addition, the installation could be done the next day. My wife and I agreed. The installers came as scheduled, were equally as pleasant and professional, and completed the job in an efficient manner. The debris was cleaned up and removed. The new Carrier system is wonderful. The cooling is great and the air flow problems we experienced before are gone. Richards Heating and Air Conditioning rocks!
Description of Work: My air conditioning went out during days when the temperature was consistently in the 90 degree range. I contacted Richards based on the ratings and reviews on Angie's list. I was prepared to wait until I could be worked into the schedule. To my surprise, they offered to come the next day.

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
$5,600

Robert B.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Called Richards Saturday & they scheduled us in for the following Monday. Technician, Mr. Sharp, was thorough & quick to tune up our AC & diagnose problem. He was very profession & made suggestions about the best type of filter to use as well as vent & temp setting & made sure I understood everything before he left. He is a first rate technician. Charges were very reasonable. We have been using Richards for years & our experience today validated our choice; they are great!
Description of Work: Serviced & tuned-up A/C

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
$300

Steve C.
07/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The sales, purchase, financing and installation was great. Then the problems started. The very day of installation the equipment stopped. Fortunately it was a cool night. The next day a service person came out. He could only find a few possibilities, canceled some thermostat things and unit started working. Two days later all kinds of emergency messages appeared on the thermostat. Heat Pump would not come on and fan would never stop. It was 4th weekend. Their service line said no one would be in until Tuesday, it is now Friday. Another call said they would be in Saturday. They were and we reached them, repair came out, the thermostat was bad, he installed an old one hanging by a strip, unit works fine but it has been a week and still no replacement thermostat , just a temporary one hanging on a plastic strip. All this with almost a $10,000. Price tag. It's a shame, until installed it had been a good experience
Description of Work: Installed new HVAC system, heat pump, inside system, thermostat and air purifier

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$10,000

Lee P.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
There was a slight issue with the promotional items but the technician was extremely fair. Would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Richards came in on short notice to repair a fairly common issue with our A/C 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
$169

Aaron P.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Luis, the technician, was knowledgeable and friendly. I knew right away when he got there he was ready to get down to business and get out of the way. He reviewed the functional status of my unit, cleaned it and gave me tips for maintenance. He was on time and left within an hour. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Seasonal tune-up for 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
$79

MONICA R.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I came home from a weekend away to discover that my AC was leaking. Not having a regular HVAC service provider, I looked for recommendations from neighbors (on the Next Door neighborhood social network) and there were several positive recommendations for Richards Heating and Air Conditioning Co. They also had good reviews on Angie's List, so that was a bonus. I called Richards to see if I could get a technician over here to fix the problem. They scheduled me for the next day (6/28). As promised, the office called me about a half hour prior to the technician's arrival. Vic, the technician, arrived promptly and immediately got to work on the problem. He was very nice, personable, and professional. He fixed the leak quickly, showed me how to avoid future problems with drainage, and provided instructions for monitoring future issues. He was also very sweet with my dogs which, as a dog lover, scores extra points for me. In short, he was terrific. Further, the cost of service was very reasonable. I would definitely use this company again!
Description of Work: repaired leak in the 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
$185

Kim M.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have been really good to us over the year. They are very meticulous.
Description of Work: I use Richards Heating & Air Conditioning. The last time they came out was for a repair of a blue part. He repaired it quickly, showed me the pieces, and soldered it back together.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

ryan K.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very professional and very efficient work was done. Helpful and knowledgeable staff that will answer all your questions.
Description of Work: New outside AC unit and replaced furnace coil/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
$4,300

Catherine B.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
very good. this made up for the no show two weeks ago. they went out of their way to make up for the no show. appreciate the service. tech was very good a communicating what he was seeing with both furnace and ac
Description of Work: replace filter and quickly look at heat and ac 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
$25

Krista S.
06/2016
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I bought the Angie's List coupon for an A/C "Inspection, Cleaning and Tune Up" for $79. The coupon was deceptive. The technician arrived and only provided a basic inspection of the A/C unit. He basically asked if I knew where the filter was and if I had changed it recently, took the temperature, looked for where the input/output ducts were and poured water down the A/C drain. I asked him what the cleaning and tune up entailed, and he said I'm only here to do the inspection. The coupon was a total waste of my money.
Description of Work: A/C Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$79

Contact information

200 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

http://www.richardsac.com

Service hours

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:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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FAQ

Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc is currently rated 4.7 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: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers warranties.
Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co Inc offers the following services: Heating & air conditioning - sales, installation & service.
Air duct cleaning

Contact information

200 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

http://www.richardsac.com

Service hours

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:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM