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Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

Preferred Heating & Cooling is a locally owned company serving the greater Northern Virginia area. We pride ourselves on employing skilled NATE certified technicians. Our service call or diagnostic call is $107.00 and we provide flat rate pricing before any work is done. "Caring for our Customers the Preferred Way! Award wining.

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Heating, AC, & humidifier repair, maintenance, installation, replacement.

Services we don't offer

oil, boilers, radiant heat

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.8284 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
7%
3
4%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 126-150 of 284 reviews

BRIAN F.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Exceptional response and work in all regards! Had a gas leak in vacant rental house during recent very cold spell. Called Brad, the service manager; he got technician out that day. Had had a gas leak diagnosed by Wash Gas...they then turned the gas to the furnace off, so I had no heat. The existing furnace was out of warranty, and the part was expensive and not available locally. Got good quote to replace furnace; they did it the next day. Neat, clean, and efficient. Follow up with minor issue to Brad...he got it fixed within a day. These guys are on my A team!
Description of Work: Replaced 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
$2,500

Toy S.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I bought the deal based on my past experience. That service call was done at my rental property. I was pretty happy with the company. They called me and gave me an idea for the price. They allowed me to pay for it over the phone, and they asked for my permission to come while I wasn't at home. They're also very close to where I live, and they even came early.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $49 for a 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

Radford P.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Was originally scheduled for the 12th but the tech was running late and the snow storm was coming. They called me and asked if it was ok to reschedule for the 14th. We rescheduled and the technician showed up on time. Very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Standard Checkup on 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
$69

Amit S.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. The experience was great. The guys were pretty humble and they did a good job. They've been out a couple of times. They were nice and professional. They didn't charge me more than they should have, which was the best part. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Preferred Heating & Cooling.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Edwin D.
01/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called Prefferred because one of my furnace units was not working well and stopped heating. I called on Wednesday evening and got an after hours answering service around 6pm. They were very courteous and I later got a call to set up an appointment for the next day. I appreciated the prompt service response as it was extremely cold outside. The house was not particularly cold because the other unit was working nevertheless parts of the house were cool/cold. I was a work so my wife dealt directly with the repairman. He showed up on time and was professional and courteous. He explained what the problem was and other potential problems with the system. All indications are that all of the information provided to my wife was accurate. My wife told me that the cost was $245 with the Angie's list discount. She paid it. My only issue with Prefferred was the price so we will not be using them again. My wife said the serviceman was at the house for less than one hour and spent no more than 30 minutes working on the igniter. I looked at the invoice and noticed that that the bill did not segregate labor and parts. The bill noted $0 cost for diagnostic and $245 for total repair cost. In my opinion, this translates to mean that the quick inspection of the system did not cost anything. The cost of the ignitor online runs between $17-$30 dollars. The question is what was the labor charge? By my calculations, Prefferred charged labor of over $400 per hour as they only worked on the igniter for 30 minutes or less. (As noted, the total time at the house was less than 1 hour) I rated them a "C" only because we weight this factor more heavily than the others.
Description of Work: The provide did an inspection of our furnace and correctly detected a failed hot surface ignitor. The also noted other problems with the overall system, which is not operating well at this time. I trust that their assessment is correct.

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

$245

Response from Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC
We see this question come up occasionally especially with the internet being such a large part of everyone's life. I understand member point concerning the cost of the part and the labor to install it. However, there are many costs in running a service business that he is not including in his analysis. Employees that work in the office who support the service technicians such as CRS's, dispatcher, parts person, management. Some other expenses that must be covered in our pricing are: taxes, insurances, computers and software, rent, training, marketing, truck costs, and many others. All these costs must be covered in our price to the customer. Hopefully this will shed a little light on how Preferred's prices are set. Our goal is to charge a fair price for the services and products we provide.

Rob B.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came over on a weekend same day as I called. They fixed the problem quickly and under budget.
Description of Work: Fixed my 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
$300

Jeffrey S.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They had to figure how to stream a complicated intake and outtake pipe. They did a fantastic job. They did great troubleshooting to figure out what the original problem was and they were very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They installed a new HVAC 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
$6,000

Jack R.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Took care not to damage anything or make a mess. Removed the old heat pump and air handler, then installed the new units. They were given the wrong heater unit at the warehouse and had to go back for the right one. That stretched the job out by a couple hours but the guys stayed till it was done and did a great job. Has been working flawlessly for 3 months now.
Description of Work: Installed new heat pump in attic. Includes outdoor air handler unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,525

Gary T.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, pressure washing
  + 0 more
The contractor exceeded the tine and square footage I have originally paid for. I was extremely pleased with the job that was done.
Description of Work: The contractor pressure washed the sides, and front of my house.

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
$69

Thomas R.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
From the initial contact through completion of the job, service was the best I have ever experienced. They scheduled my service for a Saturday, which they normally do not schedule. In order to meet my availability they agreed. The service technician, Richard, arrived promptly on time and put on booties to cover his shoes. He initiated to work and did an exceptional job with the work and his explanations of the work. Before arrival they knew of an issue I had with my whole house humidifier condensation pump, and had a replacement pump available for me to agree to the replacement. Richard did a great job on my project ensuring that the pump worked and would not cause the issues the failed pump had caused. I was completely satisfied with the work and price when he left. Later in the week, Richard called me on the day he knew I was working from home and stated that he was not happy with his installation and asked if he could come back and complete the job to his satisfaction. I was actually shocked that he wanted to come back and change what he had installed. I agreed and he came within 30 minutes to adjust the installation. This is absolutely exceptional customer service to think about the job after initial completion and want to come back and make a change. The initial installation was perfectly acceptable, but he wanted to make sure he was satisfied with his work. This to me is refreshing and wonderful as most service business would have just let the initial acceptable installation was complete. I highly recommend Preferred Heating and Cooling for all your HVAC service needs!. I have already recommended them to my neighbors. Which one has already scheduled a service appointment. If I could rate them higher than an A I would. 10 Stars out of 5!
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" for HVAC service. From the initial contact through completion of the job, service was the best I have ever experienced. They scheduled my service for a Saturday, which they normally do not schedule. In order to meet my availability they agreed. The service technician, Richard, arrived promptly on time and put 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
$305

Pamela R.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great job, great serviceman. Very professional.
Description of Work: Very thorough and very courteous.

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
$69

paul M.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
The work was carried out to a very high standard and they explained all they were doing.
Description of Work: Clean all the vents, vent pipes and drier pipe( which in had 30 feet of build up from the drier to the outside vent). They were very professional.

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
$469

Ruthie S.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fantastic. They've repaired our AC and furnace. Their service technician is prompt, knowledgeable and nice.
Description of Work: Ordered a part and fixed our 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
$500

cindi S.
12/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall, I was satisfied with the service. The technicians were timely and courteous and cleaned up after themselves. However, they originally made repairs that were unnecessary because my air conditioner broke down once again. They were very professional when I brought this to their attention, and they refunded the fee that I had paid for the Big Deal.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for them to diagnose and repair some issues with my air conditioner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Helen G.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything was excellent. They were very prompt and professional. They gave us an estimate before doing the work.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal with this company for a heating inspection, cleaning, & 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
$69

kelly B.
12/2013
5.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The thermostat has sencors that need to be set up along with a control box- Silvio came out and installed the thermostat with ease. He was also very proffesional and curtious. I did have a problem with the thermostat that same night/it turned off and would not turn back on. I called them the next morning and they came right out with no fuss and fixed the problem with no charge. I would use them again and overall had a excellent experience!! Thanks again!!
Description of Work: Honeywell prestige thermostat

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
$350

Glenn S.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fantastic service and the technician, Rick, had the utmost integrity with his visit. The furnace certainly needed the cleaning but Rick point out the real issue and showed us how to resolve the issue with the thermostat. I would highly recommend Preferred Heating and Cooling.
Description of Work: The contractor serviced the current 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
$69

HOLLY B.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Provider was on time, communicated by phone before arriving, and was prepared to conduct the service. Provider evaluated the condition of our air conditioner via internal and external checks. Original determination showed a fault, but provider conducted further tests on all equipment and isolated the most likely problem as environmental. Provider cleaned unit, inside and out, ran subsequent tests, and completed service within a few hours. Technician was polite, friendly, considerate of the house, and focused on the work. Superb customer relations. Recommend highly.
Description of Work: Diagnostic of furnace Checked and cleaned air filter Diagnostic of air conditioner unit Cleaned internal and external elements of 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
$69

Steven M.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Brad was totally professional and courteous during his visit. He took the time to educate me about the system and explain what he was during to ensure reliability during the upcoming winter season. Very thorough and professional!
Description of Work: Checked the heating system for a pre-winter 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
$69

Kevin K.
11/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They charged me $200, called me later, and told me that they had over charged me and they were going to send me a check and they never did. I was very impressed with the service and I was really happy with them. If the manager could return what they over charged that would be great. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Preferred Heating & Cooling inspected the air conditioning system and fixed a fuse on the unit outside.

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
$200

Jeremy D.
11/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It didn't go as well. We just weren't very impressed with the pricing that they came back with and the way the problem was explained and everything. We weren't very impressed with the service we got. Basically, they said that it was going to take 2 weeks for them to be able to get the part in and that the part was no longer being made. We reached out to a different company and they said it was definitely not the case. The other company that we ended up doing business with was able to get the part and do the work the very next day.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of Preferred Heating & Cooling. They came to do diagnostic check-up on our air conditioning.

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

$49

Response from Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC
This customer had scheduled a service call for an inoperative cooling system and upon inspection by our Service Technician it was determined that the indoor evaporator coil and metering device would need to be replaced. Visual signs of oil on the coil indicated a refrigerant leak and the metering device (TXV) was not operating properly and should be replaced as part of the coil replacement. A call was made to our supplier for this coil and was told it had to come from the factory and this was relayed to the customer along with the costs of replacement. Preferred H&C cannot determine if an exact coil replacement or a generic coil was installed by another service company but our policy is to replace “in warranty” (indicated by serial #) coils with same to prevent future warranty issues.

John P.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was just as friendly and helpful as could be. He shared everything that was done in such a way that I could understand. He waited for me when I was late and best of all, he cleaned up after himself. You would never know he had been there. The location where the work was done was at our rental property. We will schedule them soon to come out to our home to for the tune-up and maintenance.
Description of Work: We purchased the coupon for the HVAC tune up as well as had work done on the heating system to bring it up to code.

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
$360

Marci H.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On Thursday morning, I woke up and realized the heater wasn't working. It was 60 degrees inside, even though the thermostat was set at 70 degrees. I checked for deals on Angie's list and found two buy now deals for Preferred Heating and Cooling. I wasn't sure whether to purchase the diagnostic deal, or the tune-up deal, so I called them. Brad was very helpful, and also seemed concerned for me since I was without heat. He was able to work around my schedule, and still get someone to come over that same day, after normal business hours. I ended up getting the maintenance deal since they would also diagnose during the tune-up - more bang for the buck. Richard called me when he was on his way. Even though he was on schedule, I still thought it was good that he called, just so I knew he was coming. He arrived on time, was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable. He took time to answer all my questions and show me the issues he'd found. It was very informative, and I had heat that same night. I was so grateful to not have to wait another day to get heat since the forecast said we'd have the first freeze that night.
Description of Work: Heater tune-up and diagnose problem causing heater not to work.

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
$69

Kathy S.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I thought the service was very good. Tech seemed to check the entire system . I had extra filters for heating and humidifier. He changed those for me .i will buy a yearly service when a/c checkup is due. Better to have a yearly contract in case something happens you get first priority .
Description of Work: Checked out my 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
$69

Scott S.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Outstanding. Mellissa, in their office, is absolutely the best customer service person I've ever dealt with. One nice touch is you get an email with the technician's name, photo and a short bio; that might really appeal to someone who lives alone. David, the technician, came out the very same day. He discovered that the previous attempt to seal the leak had failed, so I got a credit for the leak sealant that had been applied. He added refrigerant, and said I'd probably be OK for the rest of the cooling season but that the unit definitely needs replacing (it is 17 years old by the way). In the end, with the credit for the failed sealant, I didn't have to pay anything other than the Angie's List deal that I purchased for the call out. I definitely won't be using any other company for this type of work.
Description of Work: Assessed a recurring refrigerant leak in my HVAC system. Added refrigerant and scheduled an appointment with their salesperson, as the system needs to be replaced before next summer.

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

Contact information

7549 Centreville Rd, Manassas, VA 20111

www.prefcool.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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:
8:00 AM - 3:00 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
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Handyman Services,
Wells and Pumps,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Pressure Washing

FAQ

Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC does not offer warranties.
Preferred Heating & Cooling LLC offers the following services: Heating, AC, & humidifier repair, maintenance, installation, replacement.
oil, boilers, radiant heat

Contact information

7549 Centreville Rd, Manassas, VA 20111

www.prefcool.com

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM