Universal provides its customers with professional staffing, quality products and the most cost-effective services available. Satisfaction is our goal and our way of developing lasting relationships. Our clients have peace of mind in knowing that Universal is a company that truly cares. Additional emails - chip@universalhvac.com, laura@universalhvac.com, kim@universalhvac.com. Additional contact names - Steffen Meade, Charles Barden, Kim Hayes. Additional phone - (804) 233-4257.
Business highlights
45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential heating and cooling, heat pumps & air conditioning, furnace and boiler, plumbing, water heaters, gas, electric, sump pumps, drain cleaning & sheet metal fabrication
Description of Work: Contract to service heating/air
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
$325
vickie J.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a broken hot water heater.
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
David D.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
kenneth G.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new Rheem complete a/c unit. Service was prompt and courteous. Would use again.
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
$8,900
Margarete M.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: great work
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
Ray J.
07/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Arrived quickly got the hvac fixed. |Way over priced, $571 for a capacitor and fan motor? I would not recommend unless you disparately need your AC fixed. |I will not be using them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$571
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
I am wondering how much you would charge to send a highly qualifies technician, in a fully stocked service van, to your home. Then to quickly diagnose the problem, and make only the necessary and proper repairs and get you cooling again. Lets reverse all of the grades you gave us and see how happy you are then. Steffen Meade President Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc.
JAMES H.
07/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
The guy was a very personable person however I didn't like that he installed the cheapest part he could find and I ended up with a plastic spray nozzle. His quality of work was good, he removed everything and cleaned up well. I just feel like I definitely over paid for the service.
Description of Work: I had them replace the faucet on my stainless steel double sink in my kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$425
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
7-6-07 I SPOKE WITH OUR PLUMBER THIS MORNING ABOUT YOUR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE FAUCET INSTALLED IN APRIL. THE DELTA FAUCET WHICH HE SHOWED YOU, AND YOU APPROVED, COMES STANDARD WITH THIS TYPE OF SPRAYER. HE ALSO REPLACED BOTH THE HOT AND COLD SUPPLY LINES. OUR TOTAL COST TO YOU WAS $245.00, NOT $425.00. OUR WORK COMES WITH A ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE. WE DO WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY AND WE WANT YOU TO FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH USING OUR SERVICE AGAIN. WE DO APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU FELT CHIP TO BE PROFESSIONAL IN HIS ABILITIES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE FAUCET REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE, WE CAN CREDIT A PORTION OF FAUCET TOWARDS A HIGHER QUALITY FAUCET. JUST CALL CHIP IF THAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE. YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM OR QUESTION ABOUT OUR WORK. THANK YOU, LAURA MEADE CEO
CAREY P.
05/2007
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I could not even get an estimate, or any response to my phone calls. Mr. Meade visited my home 3 weeks ago, in response to my request for an estimate on a new boiler. He promised me an estimate within a couple of days. Since then, despite at least 2 phone calls to him and promises that he would return my calls, I have heard NOTHING. He does not mind wasting my time, but apparently he does not need my business - or yours, either, I think.
Description of Work: Work was not performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
David S.
04/2007
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I phoned a different plumber and had the work completed. Although I am disappointed with Universal, I would likely try them again should I need HVAC work. I suspect that the owner of Universal will NOT be pleased to learn of this instance. I believe that she set's high standards for her employees.
Description of Work: I phoned Universal to get an estimate on a plumbing job that I needed to have done. I spoke with a gentleman about that job that I wanted to have done. He said that he would speak with the plumber and someone would phone me. That didn't happen. I have used this company for my HVAC work in the past and have been very satisfied. I believe that they are an honest and reliable company. Unfortunately, in this instance Universal didn't follow through. In that I have no patience for companies that do not do what they say they will, I phoned someone else and had the work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
YES, I DO EXPECT HIGH STANDARDS FROM MY EMPLOYEES AND AM NOT PLEASED WITH THIS VALUED CUSTOMER'S TREATMENT. IN THE 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS, I CAN EARNESTLY SAY WE HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED A NOTIFICATION SUCH AS THIS. HOWEVER, I WOULD RATHER HE NOTIFY ME RATHER THAN SIMPLY TAKE HIS BUSINESS ELSEWHERE. I AM NOT SAYING WE ARE "PERFECT" BUT AS A WOMAN OWNING THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS, IT HAS BEEN MY ENDEAVOR TO EMPLOY THE MOST HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF AVAILABLE. YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT ON MONDAY MORNING THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE MINDS AT UNIVERSAL. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS DISTURBS ME. SHOULD HE DECIDE TO GIVE US ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BE OF SERVICE TO HIM I WILL WAIVE OUR DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $85.00. YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF MUCH THIS UPSETS ME. SINCEREST APOLOGIES, LAURA MEADE, CEO
John D.
03/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Universal was very friendly and responsive. I ended up going with another company simply based on a (very) minor price difference, but I could have easily gone with Universal and been satisfied. Steffen was extremely helpful in aiding my decision making processes for including the HVAC replacement into my remodeling plans and identifying what issues might arise. I would definitely recommend Universal to anyone looking for HVAC work.
Description of Work: Came and gave an estimate on replacing an A/C unit and gas furnace. I changed the specs on the job and they came out and re-evaluated the replacement and gave an updated estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GLOWING REPORT. STEFFEN TOLD ME THAT HE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU AND HAD FELT THIS WAS A VERY COMPETITIVE CONTRACT, AND THAT WE COULD GIVE YOU A JOB FOR WHICH YOU COULD BE PROUD. HE, OF COURSE, KNEW YOU HAD CHOSEN SOMEONE ELSE WHEN HE CALLED YOU ABOUT YOUR JOB. HE DID APPRECIATE YOUR KIND REMARKS. IT IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN APPLES TO APPLES QUOTE WAS NOT GIVEN, AND STEFFEN COULD HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOU IN REFERENCE TO THE POSSIBLE DIFFERENCES. WE WOULD CERTAINLY APPRECIATE YOUR RECOMMENDING US TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND, HOPEFULLY, YOU WILL ALLOW US TO BE OF SERVICE TO YOU IN THE FUTURE.THANK YOU.LAURA MEADE,CEO
SAM P.
12/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Heating went out just before thanksgiving. John from Universal showed up next day during the time period as promised. Quickly diagnosed the problem and replaced the part(igniter). The part was expensive, in my opinion, but I guess that is what it cost. The technician was knowledgeable and affable. Would work again.
Description of Work: Replaced the igniter in the heater unit. It was cracked and Technician replaced it promptly.
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
$200
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO COMMENT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUR COMPANY. WE ARE A 26 YEAR OLD HVAC AND PLUMBING CONTRACTOR, HIRING ONLY TECHNICIANS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO SERVICE YOUR HOME. JOHN IS A CARD-CARRYING SENIOR HVAC TECHNICIAN, WITH EXPERIENCE ON ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT. HE APPROACHES ALL JOBS WITH CONFIDENCE AND EXPLAINS TO THE CLIENT THE PROBLEM AND ASSOCIATED COST OF THE REPAIR PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE PROJECT. HE RECEIVES MANY COMPLIMENTS AND I CAN SAY, WITHOUT RESERVATION, HE WELL DESERVES THEM ALL. IN THE SEVEN YEARS JOHN HAS BEEN EMPLOYED WITH UNIVERSAL, JOHN HAS ALWAYS BEEN PUNCTUAL AND NOT HAD ANY SICK DAYS. I THINK IN THESE TIMES, THAT SPEAKS HIGHLY OF ANYONE. WE ARE PROUD TO CALL JOHN A REPRESENTATIVE OF UNIVERSAL. ANGIE'S LIST HAS BEEN EXCITING FOR US, AND I'M SURE OTHER COMPANIES HAVE APPRECIATED THIS AS WELL. IT IS SUCH A COMPLIMENT TO KNOW THAT CLIENTS ACTUALLY JOIN THIS GROUP TO SHARE WITH OTHERS TO GAIN COMPETENT CONTRACTORS, BUT ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE. IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE SOMEONE LIKE YOURSELF. LAURA MEADE, CEO I AM DELIGHTED TO POST THIS REPORT FOR JOHN AND EVERYONE TO SEE AND THANK YOU F LAURA B. MEADE CEO
PAMELA W.
10/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I had a very good experience. The plumber came on time. He was pleasant, offered lots of information and was very helpful. I did request someone call me about some work that he was not prepared to do that day. The company did not follow through. Two months later, I have not heard from them. I do not know if the company has not called or the plumber forgot to tell them to call. I would note that although I rated this company excellent, my one 'B' rating on price is based on the fact that their hourly rate seems to be higher than that of other plumbers. I would still use them again, however.
Description of Work: Had washer and ice maker pipes changed out to anti-burst pipes.
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
$120
Response from Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR TAKING YOUR TIME TO DOCUMENT OUR WORK. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED CHIP, YOUR PLUMBER, AND READ HIM YOUR RESPONSE. HE WAS HAPPY FOR YOUR OVERALL COMMENTS AND BUT DISAPPOINTED IN HIMSELF FOR HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH HIS CALL BACK TO YOU. HE WILL RESPOND QUICKLY. AS A WOMAN OWNING THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS, IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO FIND THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO IS BOTH SKILLED AND POSSES ALL THE QUALITIES NECESSARY I CAN BE ASSURED OF THEIR INTEGRITY AS WELL AS THEIR EXPERTISE IN THEIR TRADE. AS A RESULT, WE ARE A SMALL COMPANY AND I HAVE NO AMBITION TO BECOME LARGE JUST TO COUNT HOW MANY TRUCKS I HAVE ON THE ROAD. WE OFFER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AS WELL. I FOUNDED UNIVERSAL 26 YEARS AGO, MY SON IS WITH ME, MY HUSBAND IS NOT, ALTHOUGH EVERYONE THINKS THIS BUSINESS IS. THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS IS ALWAYS THOUGHT OF AS "MANLY" TYPE WORK. AS FAR AS PRICE, WE CHECK OUR COMPETITION AND ALL OF US HAVE DIFFERENT "WAYS" OF PRICING. OURS IS HOURLY, WHILE SOME HAVE TRAVEL TIME, SOME ARE FLAT RATE, SOME CHARGE AT INTERVALS, ETC. WE DO ADVISE OUR CLIENTS OF OUR RATES UPON THEIR CALL. I DO PAY MY EMPLOYEES WELL AND PROVIDE BENEFITS SO THAT I CAN BE SURE I KEEP THE BEST OF THE BEST PEOPLE I CAN. THESE ARE THE ONLY EMPLOYEES I WILL PUT IN YOUR HOME. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE TYPE OF CLIENT WE WANT TO SERVE AND WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU NEED US AGAIN. SINCERELY, LAURA MEADE-CEO
CHRIS D.
10/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Were cheapest priced, and were very prompt and professional. Had been recommended to them by two different people independently, both of whom couldn't say enough good things about them. The a/c system works great, and when we considering what to install, they actually talked me out of purchasing a more expensive system from them. They were also extremely diligent in trying not to damage anything and cleaning up after themselves. In addition, have had my heating repaired by them, and again. When we were evaluating what to repair, they actually talked me out of replacing it, and repairing it instead. This to me is the sign of a good company that is up front and honest.
Description of Work: Installed central a/c in downstairs of house (already had one upstairs).
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
$3,000
JON A.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber and his assistant came out to carefully inspect the parts of the inner tank, as some of them were faulty mainly from wear and tear. They did a great job and it only took them less than two hours to complete the repairs, to do the clean up, in which was also great.
Description of Work: They repaired two toilet tanks that were leaking and replaced the unit s inner parts and a seal ring.
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
$121
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We had a couple of leaky faucets and had them take care of some small plumbing needs while they were out here. Our neighbor liked them, so they told us about them, and they have been so helpful and reliable that we really liked them now too. They have had a very good track record with us, so I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They installed 5 faucet fixtures, 3 for the sinks and 2 for the showers.
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
$422
Laurie D.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
We had excellent service with this company. They were prompt, friendly and worked in a professional manner. They have been in business for over 25 years now and we have used them before with replacing our air conditioning unit and they also replaced my heating to hydrothermal using a gas heating system. The parts and labor was included in the price of this last visit.
Description of Work: My circuit boards were damaged in the hot water heater so they replaced the circuit boards that were outdated with a new universal system.
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
$300
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Universal saved my life when they came out on a holiday while I was having a wedding. I explained the situation and they were out within an hour or so. The price was a little high but I guess that s what you would get anywhere on a holiday.
Description of Work: Universal came out on a holiday for an emergency repair. The air conditioning unit froze up and needed Freon.
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
$300
Thomas C.
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They removed the old unit and hauled it away as part of their service. They did a really good job installing the new one. The heating and air conditioning unit had a 10-year warranty on it and I haven't had any problems with it at all. I felt it was a high quality unit.
Description of Work: They replaced our old heating and air conditioning unit with a very large new 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
$10,000
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been dealing with Universal for about six years and I can say that I have always been a satisfied customer of there's for the entire six years. They never give me any kind of problems at all and they are always very professional in their ways. I plan to keep them around for a while. I see no reason to have to switch to anyone else at all.
Description of Work: Universal Heating & Plumbing provides maintenance checks on my heating system every 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
$300
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
When our air conditioner broke we called a few places and Universal was able to come out a lot quicker then the rest of the companies. All of the companies had around the same price so I wasn t too worried about that we just needed it fixed quickly.
Description of Work: Universal fixed the circuit breaker on the air conditioner that had stopped working.
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
$300
07/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Universal Heating & Plumbing was a good knowledgeable company that I trusted fully. When I called they sent someone out as soon as possible. They were always on time. I was very pleased with the results. He always explains what work he did.
Description of Work: They installed a heating pump and charged our air conditioning system on our 2 zone, one and a half and one ton units.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Gas Logs,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Fireplaces,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps
FAQ
Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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 - 4:30 PM
Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing does not offer warranties.
Universal Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing offers the following services: Residential heating and cooling, heat pumps & air conditioning, furnace and boiler, plumbing, water heaters, gas, electric, sump pumps, drain cleaning & sheet metal fabrication