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R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

For more than 40 years, we have been helping folks throughout the Northern Virginia area enjoy total indoor air comfort in their homes and businesses. Our many satisfied customers tell the story, but for your added peace-of-mind, rest assured that our professional staff has received the most up-to-date training available. So whenever you need us, we’re here for all your heating and cooling concerns — from scheduled maintenance & repairs to installations with a smile, we’re always just a phone call away.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioners, Furnaces, & Air Handlers.

Amenities

Senior Discount

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Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.885 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-85 of 85 reviews

Norman R.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: R. A. Dobson staff is reliable, neat, efficient and trustworthy. They cleaned our gas fire place and installed a humidifier on our furnace. Absolutely first class work at reasonable prices.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you, Travis Dobson

Mary G.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: R A Dobson installed my new furnace, humidifier and air filter as well as a new humidifier and air filter on an existing furnace. I was very pleased with their timeliness with the installation, the work done and the good price.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Frank P.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced HVAC system. Work was expensive, but the quality of the work and the machinery were good. Would be happy to recommend them to anyone.

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
$12,000

Thomas L.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: WHOLE HOUSE FURNACE AND A/C SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

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
$11,000

Michael G.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a gas water heater. I provided new tank. As a DIY'er this was just a job I didn't want to tackle. Price seemed fair for same day installation. Very nice, professional staff.

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
$600

Carolyn J.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They repaired the PVC drain line (which we broke while trying to figure things out before calling a service company), and recharged our a/c unit with 2 lbs of freon. |I noticed our a/c wasn't cooling the house to the set temperature on a Sunday morning. RA Dobson was one of the companies recommended by our community website. I went to their website and requested service for the following business day since it was not an emergency (Fortunately, they had a July special which waived the $125 evaluation fee if you placed the request online). |I called when they opened on Monday morning and had a pleasant man answer the phone who told me they would be out sometime that morning. When 1pm rolled around, I called again to confirm someone was coming that day. A pleasant young lady said a technician was scheduled to visit my house, that he was on another service call, and would be coming to my house next. That was fine by me, as I know some service calls take longer than anticipated. I just wanted to be sure someone was coming that day. |Around 2:45, Sim called and said he was on his way. He arrived at 3pm, and was very professional. He inspected the evaporator/air handler unit from top to bottom, as well as the outside compressor. I watched all that he did and he educated me about my system as he worked (something I REALLY appreciate!). He fixed our broken drain pipe, and recharged our unit with 2 lbs of freon. It has been just over a week and all is well! Our home is cool again :-) |Sim did not push me to buy any other services. I did ask if they have service plans. They do. He told me about them, but again, no pressure to buy. He also educated me about the new cooling systems, and left me with some "reading material" as it is likely we will eventually need to replace our current units in the coming years. |In this highly transient area where we live, it is a breath of fresh air to find a company that has longtime true professionals working for them. Sim clearly knew what he was doing, and would stand by his work any day of the week. I believe the price was fair and the job was done right. I will definitely use them again, and feel that I have found the company that we will count on for all of our future heating and a/c needs.

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
$400

Response from R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Thank you for choosing R. A. Dobson. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our work and Sim's helpfulness. Please let me know if there is anything in the future we may be able to help with. Thanks again, Travis Dobson

Robert M.
06/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tried to fine water leak but couldn't. Note it took a company that specializes in leak detection using special equipment two days to find the leak.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
(removed member name), Sounds like good news that your insurance company covered the wall damage for the repair to be completed. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, Travis Dobson

Sterling W.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: checked my A/C 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
$125

Frederick R.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
a/ca/c
Description of Work: Installed new humidifier that is much better than the troublesome previous one. In 2013 we turned over all our heating and a/c work to Dobson.

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
$725

Ann H.
07/2011
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They never followed up with me.
Description of Work: They were supposed to provide an estimate for HVAC services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0


Contact information

22875 Bryant Ct, Sterling, VA 20166

http://www.radobson.com

Service hours

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

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,
Wells and Pumps,
Gas Logs,
Generator,
Sewer Cleaning,
Metal Fabrication & Restoration,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & 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 - 5:00 PM

R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing does not offer warranties.
R A Dobson, Inc. | Heating, Cooling & Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioners, Furnaces, & Air Handlers.

Contact information

22875 Bryant Ct, Sterling, VA 20166

http://www.radobson.com

Service hours

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