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

65 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

4.71,169 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 301-325 of 1169 reviews

Dennis S.
12/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Wanted to use a coupon for a heating/air conditioning tuneup. After purchasing the service, the company could not deliver the services for two or three weeks. Cancelled service and contacted another vendor.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$79

Victor C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were fast and their technicians were very professional. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They completely replaced a 2 zone HVAC. They replaced the furnace and AC on one level & a heat exchanger on another level.

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

Karen D.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I didnt use this deal because they suggested another deal that worked better for what I needed and I purchased that deal. Really extraordinary service seeing that they were trying to save me money, I really appreciated that.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a furnace or a/c inspection, cleaning, & tune up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Gregory B.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service provided. Technician arrived on time, with call before hand. Tech promptly identified the problem and explained what would be necessary to repair. He completed the repair and the unit has worked fine since. He also cleaned he heat exchange unit in the furnace. All-in-all a very good experience. Technician was very professional and courteous. I would definitely recommend Richards Heating & AC based on my experience.
Description of Work: Performed maintenance service on existing forced air heating 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
$150

Christopher M.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He arrived on time. Was very professional. I think it was a hot and busy time of the summer and he was trying to get it done as fast as he could. I was initially concerned that he would miss something moving at the speed he was but it turned out he knew what he was doing and solved the problem without fail. I'd use their service again.
Description of Work: Tested for cause of condenser failure. Found broken capacitor. Replaced capacitor and restored service.

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
$120

Bob L.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went really well. They were prompt, courteous and cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend them to my neighbors.
Description of Work: They fixed a broken motor on the 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
$49

David C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent experience! Woke up to find we had no heat in the house, called Richards, and Vic was on the job just a couple of hours later. Quickly diagnosed the problem and explained what went wrong and our options for a fix. Very professional and courteous, an overall great experience.
Description of Work: Furnace repair

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

Richard K.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I worked with four different HVAC companies and Richards was far and away the most professional and responsive. Amazingly, they were also the cheapest by about $1500 as well. I initially had them come to evaluate my old leaking furnace, using a $49 service call coupon from Angie's List. Three other companies that I had come look at it refused to perform repairs, saying I needed a new furnace. Richards also recommended a new one, pointing out many of the same issues, but agreed to repair the old one. The price of the repair was painful ($695) but it was a complicated job in an awkward space. Basically as soon as that repair was done, another aspect of the system failed and it was apparent that we couldn't put off getting a new one. Richards quoted me a price for replacement that was about $2000 less that the quotes the others had given me. Even more incredibly, they were able to fit me in the same week, which was huge because I had extended family coming to stay the following week. To top it all off, they credited the $695 previous repair towards the new furnace, even though it was a completely unrelated component of the system - and I didn't even have to ask them to. During the installation, another issue with my water heater (which I already knew was on its last legs) came to light that made replacement of that the best option, and Richards was able to add that to the job for $1000 and finished it the same day. The furnace installers, Brian and his partner (don't remember his name), could not have been friendlier or more considerate. Two follow-up visits by other Richards repairmen to fix small issues were easily scheduled and quickly finished, and we've had excellent heat and hot water since. Great experience with Richards!
Description of Work: Installed a new furnace, thermostats and new water 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
$6,500

Sara W.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Richard's installed a new, two-zone boiler to replace a very old one, less efficient one. Also my water heater was beginning to fail and was too small to support recent bathroom renovations. Jim Devalle, the install manager, was stellar. He assessed what I needed, made recommendations, designed the new system, and followed the work closely to ensure that everything was completed to Richard's high standards. The second zone, a set of tubes beneath a tile floor in a den addition, have not worked since I purchased my home in 1996. They work beautifully now. I no longer am dependent on my hearth stove to warm that room. Upon inspecting the final work, there were two areas that required changes. He worked with me to ensure that this work was done on days I was available. Brian and Ariel, the installers, are true professionals. They were personable, exceptionally accommodating and fun to work with. They take pride in their work and maintain high standards of performance--a rare find in the service industry these days. They went out of their way to ensure that my home was as warm as possible for the duration of the install and that everything met my satisfaction. Although the main water valve had to be shut off for brief periods, I was never left without hot water. Jim, Brian and Ariel worked seamlessly as a team. By applying ingenuity, they creatively addressed a space issue created by a much larger water heater that was installed immediately adjacent to the new boiler. Otherwise the washing machine and dryer would not have aligned properly. The end result is a beautiful, new and more efficient boiler and water heater. My home maintains and very comfortable temperature throughout the house and the water heater is sufficient to fill my soaking tub. I cannot adequately express how pleased I am with the entire experience.
Description of Work: Installed a new, multi-zone boiler and a 75 gallon water 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
$7,400

Yvonne Z.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were prompt and courteous and the service went well.
Description of Work: Heating or Cooling Diagnostic Service Call

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

jon O.
12/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did good work. They couldn't figure out why it wasn't working and it did start working while they were there so it was hard to figure out why it wasn't working previously. They are coming back out now to take a look and fix it because it is not working again.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big deal for $79 for a Furnace or A/c Inspection, Cleaning, & Tune-Up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Pushpita C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Worked out very well. They seemed to have fixed it and seems to be working fine.
Description of Work: Fixed air condition leak in copper tubing, on the outside of our house leading to the unit. Replaced coolant as well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Leo S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well, did what he needed to do. Standard procedure. Writing this b/c Angies List emails are almost becoming spam so I'm just writing a review to make them happy.
Description of Work: Inspected hvac as required by my HOA

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

AMY G.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, worked quickly, made very helpful suggestions which will help me save money, improve air filtering and reduce humidity. Totally worth it. I will definitely ask them back for a spring checkup.
Description of Work: Checked the HVAC, explained its age, functions and limitations. Suggested low cost fixes to improve efficiency and limit humidity. Suggested use of different type of filter and installed the new version.

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
$50

Faiz B.
11/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I think they were okay. They were good; it was fine. I can't recall any issues. They did good service but their price is high.
Description of Work: I've used the big deal of Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. They cleaned my 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
$79

Patricia C.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We are more than satisfied with their service. Our next door neighbour has a home inspection company and they use Richards Heating. So we figure that he really know the business so we took his advice. My husband is responsible for the payment and I?m sure it?s a fair price. We are very pleased with the quality of their work. They are very responsive.
Description of Work: We have a contract with Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Company. They come twice a year. They do a full inspection.

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

Gordon A Uehling J.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The company did a good job. They also changed our filters at an additional cost.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $49 ac/ heating unit diagnostics.

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

Amy W.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Richards performed a standard service check on the HVAC system in a condo we own. Due to scheduling conflicts between us and our renters, we had to call and cancel this service a few times before finally finding a date when the work could be performed. Even with all the changes, they were polite, courteous, and professional. They performed the work, and didn't try to upsell us on a bunch of other services. I would use them again!
Description of Work: Performed a service check on an HVAC system

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Ram M.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job, great service and his prices was competitive. It's excellent. I had an issue with the perimeter thermal and they came out literally the same day that I called and resolved it. I would use this provider again in the future.
Description of Work: I actually had them come over and they took a look at it and I used it to purchase a brand new HVAC system. They quoted me on a new system. I will have to replace the external unit. They gave me a quote to a new system and it was a very competitive quote and they installed 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
$12,049

Ram M.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The actual quality of the work was great, great service and the price was competitive. It's excellent, they did great in servicing. They came out literally the same day that I called and resolved it. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They came over and take a look at it. I used it to purchase a brand new HVAC system.

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 J S.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, provided advice, courteous.
Description of Work: Winter maintenance on heat pump and humidifier

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
$149

Denise S.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything checked out fine.
Description of Work: Performed seasonal tune up on 3 furnace units

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
$405

Michael I.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Engineer quickly diagnosed that a new circuit board would be required for our older (15 + years) furnace. The board was available for purchase from an online provider for a cost much lower then Richard's quoted, so we completed the work ourselves.
Description of Work: Diagnosed correctly an issue with our furnaces circuit board.

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
$49

Jenni B.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My husband purchased the Big Deal before checking to see if the provider had any openings in the time we needed service. They did not.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Dan P.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Furnace was cycling on & off. Richards discovered a clog in the intact, that caused the system to overheat, trip its safety, cool down, and then turn on again. Not being able to get a hold of me while I was at work, they exercised their professional judgement and completed the job exactly as I would have wanted, which required them to cut, clear, and replace intake piping. Professional, competent, timely, and reasonable price.
Description of Work: Richards Heating & AC inspected my heating system and cleared a clog in the intake, requiring them to cut and replace existing piping.

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
$250

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