We are a locally owned, family business focused on delivering expert residential heating and cooling solutions to our customers for 50 years and counting! From the professionalism of our comfort advisors to the commitment of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our duties very seriously when you put your faith in us and we promise to be upfront and honest about each and every job. We will go over all details, including any potential limitation we expect to come up during the job. We also pledge to always tell you upfront what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. To take it one step further, we back our philosophy with an exclusive written guarantee, so you know can rest assured, the job will be done right when you choose Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning for your heating & air conditioning needs.
Business highlights
49 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
We specialize in residential heating and cooling maintenance and new equipment installation (heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioner & coils, mini-splits, dual fuel/hybrid systems), water heaters, and indoor air quality products (air purifiers, air cleaners, whole house humidifiers, dehumidifiers, duct modifications).
It was a very good experience. They were thorough and they provided a good price for their quote and the pricing was reasonable. Their technicians are very courteous and acted professionally.
Description of Work: I used the services of Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning to check our heat pump and the air conditioner.
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
$125
Michael M.
06/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It went well enough but learned his rate structure which seemed a bit outrageous. Examples: replacement of a $6.50 fuse is billed at $129.00, a $15.00 capacitor is billed at $234.00. This mark up on parts does not include labor which is billed separately. This mark up on parts while charging labor is a bit much though Dave claimed that it was the industry standard.
Description of Work: Replaced guaranteed compressor which Dave's had initially installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$1,357
Response from Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning
We're sorry that (member name removed) is unhappy with what we have to charge to stay in business. However, a recent survey showed that we are from 10% to 20% less expensive than the average for our area. Perhaps he can try his hand at this business to see exactly what all it takes to provide the exceptional service for which we are known. He also does not mention that the failure occurred in a system that was installed close to 10 years ago.
R Burke B B.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Same day service call without contract. Office kept me apprised of the technicians arrival time. Technician discovered the issue had parts on truck, and repaired it quickly. Technician also provided details about how to keep system running.
Description of Work: Replaced failed capacitor on A/C unit checked system. Parts under warranty.
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
$500
Pat H.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
In my condominium, they installed the vents and ducts in upside down. Dave's is very familiar with it and they send in a team of men that change out your furnace and air conditioning, not a drop of dirt. They came out and did the spring check-up on the air conditioner and they cleaned out the pipes to the air conditioner. They go over my entire system when they come out.
Description of Work: David's Heating and Air Conditioner takes care of the maintenance. I have a service contract with them.
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
$250
D L.
12/2012
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My main fault with Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning was the poor installation and complete disregard to pick-up the dirt from my old furnace which fail back into my new furnace. The primary installer was very careless with taking my old system out and splattering mud from the evaporator coils onto my utlity room walls. I had to step into the installation process and ask if I could remove piles of dirt, which had fallen down from the old furnace and main truck lines directily into my new furnace. After the furnace was installted, a second installer showed me the proper filter emplacement. He removed the front metal panel and we both saw many dropped sheet metal screws from the installation that were laying inside of the furnace around the electronical components and fan motors. After cleaning all of the dirt, mud, and scrap metal from the removal and installation of the new system, after they departed, I found more sharp scrap metal behind the furnace, and all over the utility room that was not immediately viewable. I also discovered that my new clothes washer and dryer (which the installer used as a work bench), were scrathed on all of the open sides. It seems that the primary installer had no intentions of cleaning or removing any trash, when he asked me towards the end of the installation for a rag to wipe his hands, (or was trying to insult me further). The only vacuum, trash bags, broom or rags used was from the home owner. The humidifier PVC pipe leaked from the installer not using glue on the turns and seams, which was another sign of his carelessness, and caused Dave's to make another house call. It was very hard for me to watch the primary installer during the installation with is lack of attention for caring for my $10,000 heating and air conditioning system. I wrote a letter to Dave's explaining my dissatisfaction, but the company did nothing to offer any corrections. I also made a call back to Dave's asking why my initial service call visit chanrge wasn't subtracted from my final bill as explained during the pre-purchase discussion. The admin helper said that it was subtracted, but this was never visible on my bill, or credited to my credit card bill. My prior research of customer reviews from this business showed high ratings. Obviously the company has faulted, or my bad experience was due to this one installer. It's very disappointing to know that I paid so much for a new system that will probably never operate efficiently because of the installers carelessness. I beleive that my review is fair and I made several attempts thorugh emails, and calls to talk with Dave's without any remedy offered, before posting these comments. I also realize that I will now have to pay another company to turn my air conditioner on this spring, because I can't have Dave's come back.
Description of Work: Service call for no heat which included estimate for new furnace, AC and hot water heater (didn't purchase the water heater). Discussion with owner about the pricing, product details and certain reductions and rebates. Installation of the new Trane furnace, and air conditioner. Return trip to fix leak in PVC water line on humidifier. Follow-up calls and emails to Dave's to offer them the opportunity to resolve the below described problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$10,500
Response from Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning
We do not now, and never have had, a customer by this name and do not work in Alexandria. Also, our installation people are regularly commended by our clients, as well as the county inspectors, for the quality and neatness of their work.
Barbara B.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Work completed in very timely and professional fashion.
Description of Work: Repaired furnace part.
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
$500
James S.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We've used Dave's for years and so when it was time to replace our aging heat pump, we did not hesitate. They were professional and punctual. The new system has performed flawlessly.
Description of Work: We had Dave's replace our Heat Pump.
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
$7,000
Jeffrey K.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My first call was to a major, big-name HVAC provider, which ended in a completely unsatisfactory experience. That other provider charged an excessive fee for a diagnostic service call that lasted less than 10 minutes, resulting in an outrageous repair estimate to replace three major components in my gas furnace. When pressed for technical diagnostic details, the other service provider's technician was unable (or unwilling) to provide me with any evidence that all three components needed replaced, and instead simply responded with and quot;we always recommend replacing all three components whenever we see this.and quot; (Author's note: Of course you do). Knowing I could do better than this, but not exactly sure how, I joined Angie's List the next day and searched for local HVAC service providers with excellent reviews. I then compared that list to my furnace manufacturer's list of local installers. That's how I found Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning. Dave's was fair, honest, forthright, and pleasant from the initial phone call through job completion. They offered a second opinion diagnostic service call at no charge, and provided non-binding estimates over the phone for each of the three components separately. The service technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and unhurried. He invested significant time and effort to pinpoint the problem to a single faulty component, and then took the time to explain his diagnosis to my satisfaction. My total repair bill with Dave's was about 1/4 the cost of what the other big-name HVAC provider was recommending, and my furnace has been working perfectly. Dave's even applied an Angie's List member discount to the bill, which just about paid for my membership. Bottom line: Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning cheerfully provides fair and honest work at a fair and honest price. I will absolutely call Dave's again for future HVAC needs.
Description of Work: Replace components to repair a high-efficiency gas furnace.
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
$600
Fred L.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We had three companies give us estimates. Dave's and one other firm were very competitive. he owner of the company, Dave Hickman, was personally involved in that process. He spent over an hour in our home measuring and looking at the existing system. The other firms did none of that. The other firms pushed one particular system which they liked. Dave offered 2 - 3 options. The final two companies were very close in their prices. We chose Dave due to the extra time, care and communication he showed in the process. The installation was smooth and timely. They arrived when they said they would and finished on time. The technicians were courteous and the lead installer, Adam, was more than willing to take the time to answer any questions I had. They cleaned up when finished and followed up to make sure we were happy. A couple of weeks after installation, I had a concern about the new thermostat installed. They sent someone out the same day I called. It was a simply matter of changing a setting, which he did. We are also hiring Dave's for the annual maintenance on the unit. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs new HVAC or service on an existing system.
Description of Work: Dave's Heating and Air installed a new system in our home consisting of an indoor air handler and outdoor heat pump
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
$6,600
STEPHEN L.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They are reliable, punctual, and has excellent service. They are like part of my family. You call them and they come right out.
Description of Work: They come twice a year to do a regular maintenance.
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
Henry D.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Think I said it all above. The best heating and A/C outfit I've ever run into. Dave's a real engineer, knows how to fix unusual problems, not work around them. Staff is great, they all stay with him. Very highly recommended.
Description of Work: We had an A/C condenser issue and found Dave in Consumer's Checkbook years ago. He came out and we also explained another issue we had always had with our townhouse, a huge temperature differential between the top and bottom floors. He measured everything, examined the ductwork, and ENGINEERED a solution. The ductwork needed to be totally modified, in addition to replacing the A/C. In addition, the furnace was the original, a cheap model put in by the builder, so that was replaced as well. I've had a service contract with him ever since - and not a single problem in 5+ years. Just annual checkups, filter replacements, U/V sterilization bulb replacements, humidifier pad replacements, etc. Dave Hickman is the Yoda of Heating and A/C in northern Virginia; you can't go wrong. Staff stays with him - I don't think anyone's left the company - very professional and can-do.
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
$12,000
Barbara M.
07/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I called them to check my air conditioner during the week that we had temps over 100 degrees for several days. They came the next day and promptly fixed and explained what the problem was. I was very happy with their service and would definitely use them again. I would also recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Fixed Air Conditioner.
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
$400
Dave D.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I have been using them for some time. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning did a semi-annual service on our heating and air conditioning unit.
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
David B.
03/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We have been very satisfied with the services. We will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They come out twice a year for routine maintenance.
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
Susan L.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They are very good. I am on a warranty plan with them when I had it installed. What stands out about them is the quality of service. They live up to their commitment. I think that they may be a little more expensive than others but you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: I use Dave's Heating & Air Conditioning for my heating and air conditioning.
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
$180
Marianne H.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I called Dave's Heating and A/C based on good reports here, and the phone was answered by Lynn. I told her the fan in my heat pump unit outside wasn't running even though the indoor system was running. I expected to have to schedule a service call. She told me to check the circuit breakers first, and to flip them off and on (even if they appeared un-tripped) and then wait 5 to 10 minutes before turning the heat pump on again. I did as instructed, and lo and behold the fan started working again. This is a company with integrity, and Dave's has all my future heating and air conditioning business.
Description of Work: Diagnosed outside heat pump unit fan malfunction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bret S.
01/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My 22 year old furnace stopped working about 2 days prior to its replacement. I called a different company to diagnose and repair it, but it became clear that it needed to be replaced. The other company gave me a quote and showed me how to keep the old furnace running long enough to keep the house from getting cold. Not one to buy in a panic, I looked around the Internet for comparable pricing, but there's very little information on actual pricing to be found online for name-brand furnaces. Ultimately I went to the furnace manufacturer's website (Trane) and found 3 companies to call for a quote. Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning goes under the name "HFD Inc" on Trane's website. They were the first to call back, and so I set up a time for an estimate the next day. The gentleman arrived on time, and gave a very thorough estimate, including measurements of the system and a description of other things that might be needed to pass city inspection of the new furnace. Their price was hundreds less than the estimate I'd received the day before, and so I went with them. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to schedule the installation for the next day. The crew arrived about an hour late for the job due to local traffic conditions. They were extremely polite and very professional during the installation, which took about 4-1/2 hours. The installer explained all of the steps he'd be taking during the work, and how the furnace should behave after installed. They swept up after themselves, and the only negative remark I'd make is that they got a couple of carpet tiles dirty in the process. They did ask if the room was cleaned to my satisfaction before leaving, and since I had a few replacement tiles available, I didn't make an issue of it. Overall the end result was a very tidy installation. All of the existing air passage seams were well taped, and there isn't a single scratch on the new furnace. Electrical and gas connections were neatly made and secured, and aside from the large dent in my wallet, you'd hardly know that any work was done. I'm pleased with the service that I received from Dave's, and would use them again.
Description of Work: Replacement of existing forced-air furnace. The crew removed the old furnace and installed a new unit, along with replacing the existing flue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Christopher F.
01/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Dave's Heating and A/C is very knowledgeable about the equipment and they do a very professional job in regards to the maintenance. The clean-up has been very good, it can get messy at times when changing the filters but they always do a good clean up after. They are a little bit expensive.
Description of Work: My last interaction with Dave's Heating and A/C was for a routine check-up.
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
Tara G.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The man who serviced our system did an excellent job. He was very nice, arrived on time, was very professional. As a new home owner he taught us how to use our system and what to look out for. He did he job well and in a timely manner. Dave's doesn't charge per hour and does an excellent job. Our neighbors also use them and rave about their service. I wouldn't use anyone else.
Description of Work: Serviced humidifier. Installed new thermastat.
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
$475
Minnie G.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Great job, Dave and team!
Description of Work: I had been getting the run around from my home warranty company and its HVAC company for 8 weeks to get my compressor replaced in a 13 year old unit. I called Dave's on a Wed afternoon to check on availability on the part. Dave, himself, called that same evening and was able to walk me thru several scenarios and options. I decided to go ahead and move forward with a new unit (as the thought of having to go thru another summer of no AC again was terrifying!). Two techs came promptly on that Friday morning and completed the install with professionalism and expertise. I couldn't be more pleased. I actually have a service contract with Dave's as well and also had them replace the motor on a non-functioning attic fan. In all instances, each tech was pleasant, professional, polite, and knowledgeable. They always gave me the opportunity to check my home warranty company to see if a repair was covered. I always felt that they had my best interest in mind and wasn't trying to take advantage of me or gouge me for add-on services.
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
$4,365
Don B.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I called Dave this morning to schedule an appointment and truly didn't expect to see anyone unitl later this week due to the heatwave we're currrently experiencing. Much to my pleasant surprise, Chris from Dave's Heating and A/C showed up at my house before noon. His office gave me a courtesy call informing me that Chris was on the way. Chris was polite, professional and impressively knowlegeable. In fact, while he was replacing the capacitor on one of my outside units, a colleague of his called him and Chris "walked" him through a procedure over the phone. I knew then that this dude was the mastercraftsman. He set straight to work, documenting and explaining everything he was doing as he worked to get my system back up and running again. Chris gave me some very good advice and tips on how to help maintain my system going forward. Even the dogs liked him, and they usually just bark their fool heads off at everyone.
Description of Work: Serviced both my upstairs unit and the unit in the basement as well as both outside units. Cleaned plugged drain pipes, repaired drain pipe on the downstairs unit, replaced a large capacitor on one of the outside units, cleaned the "grill" on one of the outside units, put coolant in one unit and removed excess coolant from the other. The most impressive task was the by-passing of the controller board in the downstairs unit to enable full function air conditioning while a replacement controller board is ordered.
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
$850
robert S.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It could not have gone better! I called for an estimate on Thursday, they had a guy available and he was over at my house in 30 minutes. He checked out the worked, wrote up the estimate and said he'd call me that afternoon with the final estimate, and he did. At 5 he called with the estimate, I said let's do it, when can you start. He had to check on parts and would get back to me. Half hour later called back and said how about tomorrow morning (Friday) ... AWESOME!! The guys showed up at about 9 (they called earlier to let me know they had to get parts) ... They were completely done by about 2 that afternoon. At every step of the job, if they had a question, they called me downstairs to find out how I wanted it. The two take-off's for running the heat to the future basement rooms was their suggestion, I hadn't even thought of it.. and is going to save me so much work. This experience was so positive, I signed up with Dave's to do annual maintenance on my heatpump, twice a year.
Description of Work: I needed the main trunk air duct on one side of the air handler moved (offset) so that I wouldn't have to box around it when I finish the basement ceiling. This required removing the trunk duct on that side and replacing it with a new one that included an "S" curve section to offset the path of the duct. It also required them to re-fit the existing take-offs from the trunk (for room feeds and also upstairs channels). They had to extend the take-offs on one side and shorten them on the other. They also added to stubs for the basement so I can run heat to a bedroom and a rec room.
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
$900
JEREMY B.
01/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I am very pleased with this company. They came highly rated on Angie's List. They came out to do a maintenance check on our furnace system. They fixed a few things and they found some smaller issues that they also fixed. They will come out later in the year to do the same thing on our cooling unit. I will continue to use this company in the future.
Description of Work: I found this company on Angie's List. We signed up for a 1 year contract to do maintenance checks on our HVAC.
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
$250
Peter M.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I have been using them for many years. They had fixed my air conditioning system in my previous house and I paid only for the past even though it was on July 4. I moved into a new house recently so it costs a bit more now. The person who comes is the same always and he wears booties while working.
Description of Work: I use them to service my heating and air conditioning system. They fixed a broken part of the humidifier.
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
$350
Nan D.
11/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
This company provided great customer service. The technician arrived on time and was friendly and professional. He offered to answer any questions, and explained how the furnace worked and what he was doing while he inspected and cleaned my gas furnace. The final price was exactly the same as their estimate. One problem did arise--about one week after this company tuned up our furnace, I smelled a little gas when the furnace was cycling on. I called Dave's Heating and they sent another technician over within an hour. He inspected the work and found that one of the gas jets (I guess that's what they're called) had not been properly reseated during their tune up. This allowed a small amount of gas to leak, perhaps intermittently. He apologized and corrected the problem at no charge. While this error was a little disconcerting, their handling of the problem was very conscientious and professional.
Description of Work: Gas furnace inspection and tune-up.
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FAQ
Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available,PayPal
Yes, Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
Yes, Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning offers warranties.
Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning offers the following services: We specialize in residential heating and cooling maintenance and new equipment installation (heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioner & coils, mini-splits, dual fuel/hybrid systems), water heaters, and indoor air quality products (air purifiers, air cleaners, whole house humidifiers, dehumidifiers, duct modifications).