Sila Heating & Air Conditioning

Name: Sila Heating & Air Conditioning
Address: 7000 Virginia Manor Rd, Beltsville, MD, 20705, US
Telephone: 202-338-9400
Rating: 3.0

7000 Virginia Manor Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705 202-338-9400

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Areas Served by Sila Heating & Air Conditioning:

Alexandria
Anne Arundel Co.
Arlington Co.
DC–NE
DC–NW
DC–SE
DC–SW
Howard Co.
Montgomery Co.
Prince George's Co.
Prince William Co.

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Air duct cleaning
Air ducts (sheet metal work)
Electronic air cleaners

Consumer Comments for Sila Heating & Air Conditioning

Consumer from Washington, DC area
Sep 01, 2025

I saw an ad on TV for a $72 special for a year-of-end check of HVAC/Water Heater. Scheduled an appointment. Technician arrives at 8 am. I’ve owned and carefully maintained everything in my home for 34 years. HVAC/Heater was purchased in 2019. Maintenance has always been handled by the original installers. I was interested in an end of summer service since it’s been a hot summer and I’ve used air conditioner a lot. Technician at first told me that all looks fine but there is some mold inside HVAC wall. However, a light fixture for $76 is a fix with maintenance for $1200/year with two-year service check for 3 yrs. I said no way. I repeat 3 times in high voice —Too high $1200. Too expensive. I ask about dealing with mold just for now. Mold fix only for the $76 light fixture because I will be selling my place. He said yes. I repeat a few times I will be selling my place. I expect no more $150. He charges me $1831.00 at 9:00 am. One hour service. 8-9am. I live alone. 74 yrs old. I did want to argue with him. I’m shocked after he installed a two light fixture system being by myself. Nauseous. He left my condo to go outside his truck twice during his time. He also gave me during his time a card to register the product with Fresh Aire in Jupiter Fla but I’m never able to find the item online or by scan. Fresh Aire when I called them did not recognize the product code, number, nothing. I called Sila. Spoke to S. who said if I wanted a refund technician would have to return to get item. I said for the technician to come get it. S. puts be on hold returning with “matter over his head” but I would hear from management within 24-48 hours. That was 11:40 am same morning.

Consumer from WASHINGTON, DC
Apr 25, 2025

I have been using Sila for several years, including replacing my A/C system. This year I needed by AprilAire filter replaced. In the process of checking the AprilAire unit, the technician broke the door which contains the electronics controlling the system. He told me they could repair it for something like $800. I went online to research the door's costs and found them far lower. I contacted the manager who offered to purchase the door for free but I had to pay for the installation. I agreed because I need the system but that doesn't seem fair. The two techs who replaced the door did a very good job, clean, thorough, polite. But the interaction with the first rep has left me very disappointed. I do not know if I will use them again.

Consumer from SILVER SPRING, MD
May 22, 2024

At first I went with Sila because I wanted a company that could install and maintain a high velocity air conditioning system because I love my radiator heat and other companies wanted me to rip that out and go with a combined system. So I ignored the high price Sila charged me for the initial system and install. The installation crew was pleasant to work with, and very neat cleaning up after themselves. But didn't measure the velocity of what was coming out the ducts, so I got cold and hot spots. Their annual maintenance review seems to be a way for them to upsell expensive alterations to the system, when they should have done it right the first time. When the unit broke in 4 years Sila claimed I needed to replace a unit, and when it broke again a few years later they claimed I needed to upgrade to a new more expensive system with a ridiculous price tag. I would not recommend them at all.

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