With over 40 years of industry experience, Vernon The Heating & Cooling Specialist is one of the region's most qualified AC contractors. We perform a complete range of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration services for homeowners and businesses in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia.
Reliable heating and air conditioning are an everyday essential. In addition to keeping your home comfortable in every season, today's HVAC systems can improve your air quality, alleviate allergy concerns, and provide enhanced humidity control. Whether you own a heat pump, boiler, gas furnace, or high-efficiency air conditioner, our contractors offer a complete range of services to improve the system's efficiency and reliability.
Reliable heating and air conditioning are an everyday essential. In addition to keeping your home comfortable in every season, today's HVAC systems can improve your air quality, alleviate allergy concerns, and provide enhanced humidity control. Whether you own a heat pump, boiler, gas furnace, or high-efficiency air conditioner, our contractors offer a complete range of services to improve the system's efficiency and reliability.
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HVAC Repair and Installation Services in Fairfax, McLean and Alexandria, VA and Surrounding Areas. Vernon The Heating & Cooling Specialist is a full-service HVAC company offering residential and commercial air conditioning and heating repairs, new installations and preventive maintenance. We help customers enjoy reliable, affordable heating and cooling in every season.
Vernon The Heating & Cooling Specialist is a locally-owned business with over 40 years of experience serving local customers across our service area of Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, VA, Rockville, Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. We specialize in residential AC services, and heating services, including repairs, new installations, and preventive maintenance.
We are a full-service HVAC company specializing in residential and commercial air conditioning repairs, preventive maintenance and new installations. At Vernon The Heating & Cooling Specialist, we focus on providing expert services and superior customer service. Start the cooling season with a spring tune-up to enjoy increased reliability and efficiency.
Vernon The Heating & Cooling Specialist offers efficient AC repairs with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our expert techs provide prompt service, accurate diagnostics and detailed estimates to residential and commercial customers in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, VA, Rockville, Bethesda, MD, Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas.
Is it time for a new air conditioning installation? If you're ready to upgrade, work with our NATE-certified technicians to select the ideal AC system for your home and your budget. Despite our best efforts, mechanical equipment doesn't last forever. If your AC system has crossed the 10-year mark, it may be time to upgrade for efficiency reasons.
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Elizabeth K.
Jul 19, 2021
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Adam W.
Jun 04, 2021
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My company had service for a commercial property in December 2020 to repair our A/C and was told they had done just that. Two guys spent all day long on the roof and we ended up paying close to $3000 for the repair. Come May 2021, we turn on the air conditioning to find it doesn't work. (Whomp whomp) I called and spoke with Crystal, and she stated I would have to pay for another tech to come out and take a look for services her company did not complete in December. I disclosed that the unit has not been turned on in the 6 months after the repair, and all she did was bring up the 6 month maintenance
Lj E.
Apr 09, 2021
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Evy C.
Oct 28, 2019
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I called for a fall service appt after receiving a flyer in the mail. I was able to get an appointment with an 8am - 9am service window for the following week and was told I was the 1st appt of the day. The technician was already 30m late when I called to ask about his whereabouts. He arrived 5-10m later. The service tech told me I had a sensor, significant leak and needed to replace my furnace. My unit was last serviced in February and no such repairs were indicated, so I called another service provider who arrived today. He advised me that although my unit is old, it is not in need of replacement
Thomas K.
Nov 10, 2018
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Anna C.
Sep 15, 2018
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BOTTOM LINE: Spend your hard-earned money anywhere but at Vernon Heating & Air Conditioning.
Don't trust these people. I paid Vernon almost $12,000 to have a new AC and furnace installed in my house in May, 2018, and I've had nothing but problems. They have had to come to my house no less than 5 times to fix problems. My unit was leaking all over the basement floor (three separate times) despite the fact that they had installed an automatic cut off switch in the event of leaking. In an unrelated issue, the AC compressor continually shuts off and trips the circuit breaker.
Don't trust these people. I paid Vernon almost $12,000 to have a new AC and furnace installed in my house in May, 2018, and I've had nothing but problems. They have had to come to my house no less than 5 times to fix problems. My unit was leaking all over the basement floor (three separate times) despite the fact that they had installed an automatic cut off switch in the event of leaking. In an unrelated issue, the AC compressor continually shuts off and trips the circuit breaker.
Amina B.
Jul 15, 2017
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10 yrs ago we installed a brand new HVAC w Vernon . Today unit goes down . Vernon goes out and tech says 10K to fix it/replace it after a lot of gibberish nonsense. We call another comp . They go out , emergency visit $179. Replaced clogged valve , flushed lines . $89 . HVAC working fine .
I will never again work w Vernon .
I will never again work w Vernon .
Steve C.
Jul 07, 2017
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I received the flyer in the mail for an AC tune-up stating "our specialist spends 60-90 minutes inspecting your system", "don't confuse this with a lowball tune-up performed in less than 30 minutes".
I had a 9am-12noon window, and asked that they call me when the tech is on the way. I get a call at 8:20 saying the tech will be there in 45 minutes. At 9:06, I pull in and the tech appears to be leaving. He says he has been there 45-60 minutes already. My renter, who let him in, says he arrived 20 minutes ago.
I give a star because other than fudging on the time, the tech
I had a 9am-12noon window, and asked that they call me when the tech is on the way. I get a call at 8:20 saying the tech will be there in 45 minutes. At 9:06, I pull in and the tech appears to be leaving. He says he has been there 45-60 minutes already. My renter, who let him in, says he arrived 20 minutes ago.
I give a star because other than fudging on the time, the tech
Lawrence S.
Jun 20, 2016
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Andi, Brodie, and Curtis installed my 14-16.5 Seer Carrier Air Conditioning Unit and Coil. They were very efficient, and met the demands of same day service which is unheard of in the industry. I was grateful to have my HVAC back up and running in no time. Many vendors would have just thrown the unit on a pad and replaced the bare minimum. Vernon on the other hand made sure that every last detail of the installation was complete. Event the blocks under the unit were plumb and meticulously placed. Although my exterior unit was larger than the original, the new unit was neatly positioned, which
Jeff G.
Jan 10, 2015
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Good service and professional staff.
We returned from a 10 day Christmas vacation to a freezing cold house. While away the Furnace (11 years old) motor and circuit board quit. We contacted Vernon HVAC who sent Darren to troubleshoot the problems noted above. He pointed out the issues and requested a more senior technician visit the house to make suggestions on repairs or replacement options.
Mike showed up with Greg later the same evening. Both were professional and obvious experts in HVAC. They offered an option to replace the circuit board and motor at a price of ~$1800 or replace the furnace
We returned from a 10 day Christmas vacation to a freezing cold house. While away the Furnace (11 years old) motor and circuit board quit. We contacted Vernon HVAC who sent Darren to troubleshoot the problems noted above. He pointed out the issues and requested a more senior technician visit the house to make suggestions on repairs or replacement options.
Mike showed up with Greg later the same evening. Both were professional and obvious experts in HVAC. They offered an option to replace the circuit board and motor at a price of ~$1800 or replace the furnace
Keng Fu C.
Dec 23, 2014
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Great service!
We had Vernon technician came to diagnose our heater (gas furnace) in December. Maybe because of the busy season, Mike showed up later then the scheduled time. He was very nice, professional, and especially clean. He definitely meet their company's request : no smoke, no swear, drug-free, wear shoes covers...etc. This gave us a great first impression to Vernon's service.
Our gas furnace had a strange noise from several days ago. Mike told us it was from an old part. Instead of replacing expensive part and a long waiting time, he suggested us to changing a new furnace
We had Vernon technician came to diagnose our heater (gas furnace) in December. Maybe because of the busy season, Mike showed up later then the scheduled time. He was very nice, professional, and especially clean. He definitely meet their company's request : no smoke, no swear, drug-free, wear shoes covers...etc. This gave us a great first impression to Vernon's service.
Our gas furnace had a strange noise from several days ago. Mike told us it was from an old part. Instead of replacing expensive part and a long waiting time, he suggested us to changing a new furnace
Sue S.
Oct 19, 2014
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I find it interesting that my 1-star Oct 2014 review has disappeared. I was writing again to update that John Vernon called my husband after my negative Yelp review, but didn't bother to call again after my husband returned his call. We were loyal customers for a decade, paying $42/month and the best they could do is dismiss our legitimate concern saying we should go our separate ways and not returning our call.
