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Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Electrical,

About us

Northern Virginia's Air Conditioning & Home Comfort Specialists. At Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc., our goal is your comfort and peace of mind. We have been providing heating and cooling services throughout the Northern Virginia area, including Reston, Fairfax and Alexandria VA, since 1990. We have an excellent reputation for quality work and competitive pricing based on years of customer feedback. Our family-owned-and-operated company provides maintenance for most major brands of heating and air conditioning equipment, water heaters and indoor air products so you never have to worry about your system failing with our knowledgeable and skilled company on your side. Just give us a call and we'll be there to help. Your satisfaction is our top priority!

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Installation of heating & air conditioning equipment, hot water heaters, boilers, gas logs, air cleaners, humidifiers & attic fans, and more!

Services we don't offer

Duct cleaning.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9272 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 272 reviews

Amber W.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The owner called me back quickly, was very polite and informative. A repairman came quickly and was able to fix the issue.
Description of Work: Our humidifier stopped working.

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
$110

Dianne S.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They're very prompt in responding. All the service people they have sent have been very professional and hard workers. In fact, the person who installed the unit wound up staying longer because he ran into a few issues, but the cost did not go up. He actually did a lot of work for the price that we paid which I felt was extremely reasonable. He worked very long until the evening to get our air conditioning to work right. It took him about seven hours to get the job done. He did not complain about anything. He really worked hard in installing. My husband and I were impressed that he stuck around and got it to work and it has been working right. He was a really nice guy and a very hard worker. He was really good. I've used them for four times in the past and I recommended them to friends already. I've never had an issue with them trying to pull a fast one on me or anything. They've been upfront about everything. I think they're honest. They're good priced.
Description of Work: We use Shanahan's. They last came out to replace my air conditioning unit. They put a unit in the back.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

James H.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Their always on time, same guy comes every time his name is Larry, we know Larry and he just comes in and does it never charges us for anything we don't need, they never pull that you need a new such and such as forty nine dollars I happen to have one they never do. They do exactly what they say they are going to do. We only know Larry and he's efficiency and he's on time all the time and if fact he'll go underneath the house into certain places and my husband goes in with him just so he can understand what Larry is doing and Larry in visits him in he says you want to come in with me I'll show you what I'm doing.
Description of Work: I used Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc for heating and a/c 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

James H.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called ACE and they told me it would be $5,000 in order to fix the issue. The next day I called Shanahan's and they came out and said we didn't need a new anything. They just replaced something for $25.00 and it was fine. We dumped ACE and went with the annual contract with Shanahan's They're always on the ball. Larry is efficient and always on time.
Description of Work: Our AC went out and the temp was 101.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Hooman M.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great. They were responsive and had fair pricing.
Description of Work: Installed 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
$4,500

Steven L.
09/2016
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Shanahan's answered the phone promptly and was able to schedule service for the following day. The technician called me to let me know when he was on the way and arrived on the early side of the service window I was given. He was thorough in examining my water heater and identified an electrical short after eliminating a few more common problems. After fixing the wiring, he advised me on some routine maintenance I could perform to extend the life of the water heater. No parts were replaced, so the cost of the service was labor only - it seemed a little on the high side but within the normal range (and certainly cheaper than having to replace the entire water heater).
Description of Work: My water heater stopped heating water, so I needed to get it fixed (and hopefully not replaced entirely).

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

Yuanfeng G.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Well. The response was quick and they arrived on time. Work was done smoothly. Their price was the lowest among 3 quotes.
Description of Work: Replace 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
$2,100

Yuanfeng G.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well. Knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Description of Work: Check A/C system. Fix cooling inefficiency.

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
$100

Diane F.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
This is a family owned business and they do not subcontract their work out. This company is top notch. The owner, Kirk, is very hands on and he makes sure that all the work performed is perfect. Every person that I have had dealings with on his staff have always been very accommodating, friendly, extremely talented, trustworthy and professional. Kirk is very honest and his pricing is fair. His company has done a lot of work for us and we find that the work is always timely, professional and very exact. It has been a pleasure working with this company and we will continue to use them in the future. I have used a lot of contractors and this company is the best by far.
Description of Work: Cleaned and serviced gas fireplace; installed heating baseboard heat to sun room and ran all necessary wiring for new zone heating; checked and serviced boiler.

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

John C.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Heat pump stopped working Sat night. After I checked and could not find the problem I called Shanahan's Sunday afternoon. I declined the offer of emergency service since I could run heating on emergency backup. Shanahan's called me early Monday morning. About 15 minutes later tech called me to say he was on his way. I have been using Shanahan's for over five years and believe their responsiveness and quality of service outstanding.
Description of Work: Showed up first thing Monday and checked out malfunctioning heat pump. Got the thing working again and concluded that problem was erratic thermostat and that the rest of the system was functioning correctly.

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
$99

Cheryl O.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our air conditioning broke and they came out the next day. They had that fixed within an hour and noticed another problem. They said it was a wasn't an emergency but it needed to be fixed. They gave us a quote for it and rescheduled.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$235

Cheryl O.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When they came out to do the job, they realized that it was worse than what they thought it was. They showed up on time and were extremely professional. I have nothing but wonderful things to say.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$164

Jennifer W.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
All services were performed to our satisfaction. I had a hard time finding someone willing to do the duct work. They were able to fit us in when we were available which was very helpful. We had purchased a thermostat for them to install but the technician explained why that thermostat was incompatible with our heating/air conditioning system. I was very pleased that they could look at the dryer vent when that wasn't part of the agreed upon services up front. Another company had been out twice to clean but I was still having problems with the vent. They found a blockage in the vent and cleaned it out and didn't charge me any extra for this service. I will definitely be calling on them again for additional duct work and HVAC needs!
Description of Work: We had the following services done: extend kitchen stove venting from inside garage out the back of the garage installed a new programmable thermostat compatible with a heat pump installed a better filter with one year warranty on heat pump (needed because of son's new asthma/allergy diagnosis) checked the attic fans to ensure it was in proper working order checked dryer vent for blockage (not part of original work request)

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
$730

Lisa M.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
My family has used Shanahan's for years. And when I needed an HVAC service, I turned to them as well. When I asked for a price quote for the installation, I was given an estimate of $75 LESS than another competitor. Needless to say, I stayed with Shanahan's. The HVAC guy arrived on time, efficiently and correctly installed the new thermostat, and was very friendly and professional. And the cost was exactly as quoted. In the future I will not even bother to get any other estimates. I am sticking with Shanahans.
Description of Work: Installed a digital 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
$99

Diane R.
05/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with them. They followed up with a call recently, just to make sure that my AC unit was working correctly, now that it's getting warmer.
Description of Work: They replaced my HVAC system in November.

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

Albert T.
02/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well, though I was disappointed in the cost.
Description of Work: They replaced my thermostat.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
We do appreciate your business and we try our best to offer competitive pricing. Thank you for your support and we do hope to serve you again.

Sarah S.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have an annual contract with them. They are timely and well trained. They leave the area tidy when they are done. They are competent.
Description of Work: They last came out to repair a humidifier in my home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
We appreciate your business and truly appreciate your positive feedback. Thank you!

DEBRA G.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Arrived timely, quick trouble shooting, fixed problem, very courteous, worked quickly, cleaned up after task. I was very happy with the work and will have them do our HVAC maintenance in the future.
Description of Work: A/C system not working properly. We had a burned out high voltage wire burned out. They replaced it. Checked everything else while here.

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

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
We really appreciate the opportunity and your positive feedback! We look forward to your business in the future.

Susan V.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The job went well. Shanahan's arrived on time and did a pre-winter cleaning and check of the gas furnace. I have used Shanahan's before and am happy with their service.
Description of Work: Checked and cleaned the furnace prior to winter.

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
$99

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
Thank you for your feedback [member name removed] ! Glad that you are happy with our service and we appreciate your business!

Jianping S.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
This is one of the best experience we have had with a contractor. We had oil heating and wanted to do a gas conversion. We had 4 contractors coming to gave us an estimate. The other contractors are all highly rated and fine. But we feel most comfortable with Shanahan. Kurt, the owner, is very professional and trust worth. He gave us an reasonable estimate and help us filled out all the paperwork with Washington Gas. Once the meter is installed by Washington Gas, Shanahan run the gas pipe into our house and have them inspected by the county. We had a quarter of tank of oil (about $300 worth oil) left in the tank, we would like to use the oil up before switch to Gas furnace. Kurt accommodated us on this. He put us on a tentative schedule and told us they could come to install the furnace once the oil is used up on an emergency basis. They did just that. They came back a week later to install the gas water heater and took away all the old equipment and our 275 gallon oil tank. They even took away my old grill for free. The technicians are very professional and neat. Overall it is a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Gas Conversion. Run Gas pipe from meter to furnace and water heater. Installed new Gas furnace, Gas Water Heater. Remove old furnace, old water heaters and oil tank.

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
$7,475

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
We really appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to your business in the future!

Michael D.
12/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Having been happy with Shanahan's service and pricing from a prior project they were at the top of the list when we needed to find a contractor to install a whole house air purifier. We got quotes from other contractors but Shanahan's had the lowest estimate and since we were happy with their prior work we decided to hire them again. After a lot of research, I decided on a very specific purifier. Shanahan's admitted they didn't usually work with that particular manufacturer but said they could do the job. On the scheduled appointment, the guys showed up on time and did a pretty good job installing the purifier (it was a very tight fit) but unfortunately they couldn't get it to work because the unit was dead on arrival. For this, I don't fault Shanahan's at all -- a bad part from a supplier can happen to anyone. However, Shanahan's dropped the ball on following up. It was my impression that Shanahan's had no sense of urgency to track down the replacement parts under a warranty claim to the supplier. At first I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they said the supplier was not very responsive but Shanahan's deserved some blame as well. Every week I'd call for a status and every time I got a different story (...."supplier not responsive",...."we received the wrong parts",...."so-and-so ordered the wrong parts, so we needed to place a new order"....). I'd say it was close to two months before Shanahan's returned to swap out the bad parts. The icing on the cake was when Shanahan's tried to charge me for an extra service call for their return visit to install the replacement parts. When I questioned the bill the office lady became combative and argued with me. I don't normally leave bad reviews but that experience left such a bad taste I felt compelled to write one.
Description of Work: Installed a whole house air purifier

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,100

Response from Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc
Shanahan’s regrets that [member name] was not completely satisfied with the service he received from our company. However, [member name] review is not an accurate description of the facts regarding the installation of his electronic air cleaner. [member name] contacted our office for an estimate to install a specific brand of electronic air cleaner. Although the EAC he requested could be easily installed by Shanahan’s, or any other qualified HVAC company, it was not a product that we would normally recommend. However, we were happy to accommodate his request and a written proposal was emailed on February 5th. Subsequently, Mr. Shanahan promptly responded to all of Mr. Dugan’s requests for information related to technical questions. The customer accepted our proposal on February 19th and the equipment was installed two days later on February 21st. Unfortunately, the equipment of [member name] choice was inoperable at the time of installation. A warranty claim was filed with the manufacturer the very same day for replacement of the ballast, lamps and the door strikers per the instructions of the manufacturer’s local representative. On February 25th, two business days later, we were informed by the local rep that the claim instructions we had been given were incorrect. Therefore, the claim for the defective parts had been denied because the manufacturer required return of the entire unit. An appropriate claim was submitted the very same day but replacements were on back-order. An appointment was proactively scheduled to install the replacement unit on March 11th but had to be cancelled when the new unit failed to arrive as promised. The equipment was finally re-installed on March 26th, the defective equipment returned, and new warranty claim paperwork filed with the manufacturer. The entire process spanned a period of a little more than 4.5 weeks as opposed to the two months mentioned in [member name] review. [member name] frustration is understandable. Shanahan’s was equally frustrated about installing defective equipment that we did not recommend, the necessity to file a 2nd claim even though the first had been filed as directed, the numerous calls required to inquire about the back-order status, as well as the time required to re-install a new unit without compensation, and for reasons beyond our control. [member name] was not charged for “an extra service call” but rather a standard “warranty claim fee” that appears on all of our invoices. To date, we have not received payment for the nominal amount charged. It’s also frustrating that [member name] failed to mention in the review that the cost to re-install his existing humidifier was erroneously omitted from his estimate. The labor and materials for that portion of his install were free of charge to him.

Linda C.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We had a fairly new oil burning furnace and needed it converted to gas burning furnace. Mr. Shanahan was one of the few that really knows how to do it. We talked with 3 who were qualified in the area but Mr. Shanahan impressed us with his knowledge and experience. His charges seemed fair. A year later we are still doing fine with the furnace -- we haven't had any trouble and the conversion, from my standpoint, seemed to go fine. I believe that Shanahan's is also doing our service contract.
Description of Work: Converted an oil furnace to a gas furnace. The price I gave is only a guess -- I don't remember.

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
$3,500

Fern M.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Both times they were very responsive, prompt, professional, took care of the problem, and were reasonably priced even for a weekend "emergency" call.
Description of Work: I have called them twice when my heating system had problems and the house was cold. The first time resulted in a full hvac replacement of a very old system, the second was a minor 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
$187

Martin K.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair, gas leak repair
  + 1 more
The work was top notch. These guys know what they are doing and their pricing is fair. Because they are so busy, they can be a little tough to get hold of and schedule, but the effort is well worth it. Throughout the entire process, they did what they said they would do. I couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Converted home from electric to gas heat. Installed new hot water heater, furnace, and A/C. Obtained all permits and worked with Washington gas to get a line gas line run to my home.

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
$11,000

Mary K.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are just wonderful! They are very personable, reliable, and at an excellent price.
Description of Work: I have my heat pump contract with them. They check my heat pump in the spring and fall.

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

Contact information

PO Box 1577, Springfield, VA 22151

http://www.shanahanshvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 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
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Fireplaces,
Natural Gas Lines,
Gas Logs,
Plumbing,
Heating Oil,
Wells and Pumps,
Chimney Sweep

FAQ

Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc offers warranties.
Shanahan's Heating & Cooling Inc offers the following services: Installation of heating & air conditioning equipment, hot water heaters, boilers, gas logs, air cleaners, humidifiers & attic fans, and more!
Duct cleaning.

Contact information

PO Box 1577, Springfield, VA 22151

http://www.shanahanshvac.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM