Common problems
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Seasonal tune-ups
- Thermostat installation
Safety first: If you smell gas or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 or your gas utility.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Problems people call about
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
Homes in Alexandria: what pros run into
AlexRenew's RiverRenew program is building a tunnel about two miles long to cut sewer overflows from Old Town. Virginia American Water supplies Alexandria's drinking water. Billing and water quality questions go to the water company.
Dominion Energy provides electricity and Washington Gas provides natural gas. Outages and gas smells go to those utilities, not to a contractor. Additions are often served by a separate unit or a long duct run, which is a common reason one room never feels right.
Humidity is a summer problem here, and an AC that is oversized or low on refrigerant can leave the house cool but clammy. Low-lying parts of Old Town near the Potomac can flood during storms. Sump pumps and backwater valves are worth checking before storm season.
Rules and utilities worth knowing
Virginia requires HVAC workers and gas fitters to hold state tradesman licenses, which you can check with DPOR. Replacing a furnace, boiler or condenser usually needs a permit from the Department of Code Administration, and the contractor normally handles it.
How the connection works
- Call or use the form and describe the problem.
- Your details go to a heating and cooling company with availability in your part of Alexandria.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
What to have ready
Note which rooms are too hot or too cold and at what times of day.
Common questions
What does a strange smell from my vents mean?
A dusty smell at the first heat of the season is common. A burning electrical smell or a rotten egg smell is not. Shut the system off and call, and leave if you smell gas.
What should I tell the HVAC company?
Share the type of system, its approximate age, what it is doing and any error codes on the thermostat or equipment.
Is my neighborhood in Alexandria covered?
We look for independent pros across Alexandria, including Seminary Hill, Beverley Hills, Carlyle and Potomac Yard, and ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311 and others. Coverage depends on which pros are available that day, so we will tell you right away if we cannot find someone.
Do I need a carbon monoxide detector?
If you have gas, oil or wood burning appliances or an attached garage, yes. Put one near sleeping areas and test it regularly.
Keep receipts and notes from the visit. They help if the same problem comes back.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Alexandria, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22314
Falls ChurchWashingtonViennaFairfaxTakoma ParkHyattsvilleCollege ParkNew CarrolltonGreenbeltRockvilleHerndonManassas ParkLa PlataBowieManassasLaurelGaithersburgLeesburgAnnapolisWarrentonBaltimoreFredericksburgFrederick
Other services in Alexandria
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. Any heating and cooling company you speak with runs their own business and handles their own quotes and scheduling. Check their terms and qualifications before agreeing to anything.