FAQ
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Emergencies & after hours
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. Emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (703) 555-0142 any time.
What counts as an emergency?
No heat in cold weather or no cooling in extreme heat when someone vulnerable is home, water leaking from the unit, or a gas, carbon monoxide, smoke or burning situation (after you're safely outside).
How much is an after-hours visit?
The after-hours, weekend or holiday emergency service call is $189, applied toward the repair if you approve it. Comfort Club members pay the standard $99.
How fast can a technician come for an emergency?
The on-call technician will call you back to confirm a time. We don't promise a specific arrival time on the phone.
I smell gas. What should I do?
Leave the house right away with everyone, including pets. Don't flip any switches. Once you're outside, call 911 or your gas company's emergency line. Then call us.
Who answers the phone at night?
Our AI assistant, Sam, answers after hours. Sam takes your details, gives safety instructions, and connects real emergencies to our on-call technician.
Scheduling & visits
What are your office hours?
Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM. Closed Sunday for routine service. Emergency service is 24/7.
When will someone call me back?
Messages left after hours are returned on the next day the office is open. Saturday afternoon and Sunday calls are returned Monday morning.
Do you give arrival windows?
Yes, two-hour windows, and your technician calls when on the way.
Can I schedule online?
You can request service through the form on our Contact page or the chat on this site. The office confirms your time during business hours.
Do I need to be home?
Yes, an adult 18 or older needs to be home for the whole visit.
How do I cancel or reschedule?
Call the office with at least 2 hours' notice. There's no fee to reschedule.
Do you work on Saturdays?
Yes, Saturday 8 AM to noon for routine appointments, and emergency service any time.
Pricing & payment
How much is a service call?
$99 during business hours, waived if you approve the repair. After-hours, weekend and holiday emergency calls are $189.
Do you give prices over the phone?
Not for repairs, because every system is different. Your technician gives you an exact price on site before doing any work.
How much is a tune-up?
$119 for a furnace or heat pump tune-up, and $119 for an air conditioner tune-up.
How much does a new system cost?
Complete systems typically start around $7,500, depending on your home and equipment. Estimates are free.
Do you offer discounts?
Comfort Club members get 15% off repairs. We also offer sample promotions from time to time; ask the office.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, checks and cash. Payment is due when the work is completed.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, on new systems with approved credit, including 0% APR for 18 months on qualifying systems (sample offer).
Comfort Club
What is the Comfort Club?
Our maintenance plan: $19.95 a month or $219 a year for two tune-ups a year, priority scheduling, no after-hours fee, and 15% off repairs. No contract; cancel anytime.
Can I cancel the Comfort Club?
Yes, anytime. There's no contract.
I have two systems. How much is the plan?
$19.95 a month for the first system and $9.95 a month for each additional system in the same home.
Service area & services
What areas do you serve?
Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties, including Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Purcellville, Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, Centreville, Fairfax, Vienna, McLean, Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket and Bristow.
Do you serve Arlington or Alexandria?
No. We don't serve Arlington, Alexandria, Washington DC, Maryland, or areas south of Woodbridge.
Do you do commercial work?
No, residential only.
Do you fix water heaters or do plumbing?
No, heating and air conditioning only.
Do you do duct cleaning?
We don't offer standalone duct cleaning, but we repair, seal and replace ductwork and can recommend a duct cleaning company.
What brands do you service?
All major brands, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, American Standard, Bryant, York, Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric.
Do you install ductless mini-splits?
Yes, single-zone and multi-zone systems, starting around $4,200 for a single zone, installed.
Warranty & company
What warranty do you offer?
Repairs: 1 year parts and labor. New installations: the manufacturer's warranty plus our 2-year labor warranty.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. All technicians are licensed, insured, background-checked and drug-tested.
How long have you been in business?
Since 2009. We're family-owned, based in Chantilly.
Are you hiring?
Yes. See our Careers page, or email the office or call during business hours.
Quick troubleshooting
My heat isn't working. What can I check first?
Only if there's no gas smell, burning smell or CO alarm: make sure the thermostat is set to Heat and above room temperature with fresh batteries, check the furnace breaker, make sure the furnace power switch is on, and replace a very dirty filter. If none of that works, call us.
My AC is freezing up. What should I do?
Turn the system off and set the fan to On to melt the ice, check for a dirty filter, then call us. Running it frozen can damage the compressor.
Water is leaking from my furnace or AC. What do I do?
If it's safe, turn the system off at the thermostat and put towels or a bucket under the leak, then call us. An active leak is treated as an emergency.
About our services
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
If the furnace is over 15 years old and the repair costs more than about a third of a new system, replacement usually makes more sense. Your technician will give you both prices so you can decide.
How long does a furnace replacement take?
Most replacements are done in one day.
Is it normal for my heat pump to steam in winter?
Yes. A short burst of steam during a defrost cycle is normal. A unit that stays covered in ice for hours is not; call us.
Are there rebates for heat pumps?
Federal tax credits and utility rebates are sometimes available for high-efficiency heat pumps. The office can tell you what applies when you get your estimate.
My AC is running but the house won't cool down. Is that an emergency?
Usually not. If the system is running but not keeping up, we'll take your information and schedule you as soon as possible. It's an emergency if there's no cooling in extreme heat with someone vulnerable in the home.
What size AC do I need?
It depends on your home's square footage, insulation, windows and layout. We do a proper load calculation during the free estimate rather than guessing.
How long does a mini-split installation take?
A single-zone installation is usually done in one day.
How often should I change my air filter?
Standard 1-inch filters: every 1–3 months. Thicker 4–5 inch media filters: every 6–12 months. Change more often with pets or allergies.
My thermostat screen is blank. What should I check?
Replace the batteries if it has them, then check that the breaker for your furnace or air handler hasn't tripped and that the furnace power switch is on. If it's still blank, we'll take a look.
Do you do duct cleaning?
We don't offer standalone duct cleaning. We repair, seal and replace ductwork, and the office can recommend a duct cleaning company.
Heat out? AC down? We answer 24/7.
Call any time, day or night. Real emergencies go straight to our on-call technician.