GAC Services

Name: GAC Services
Address: 227 E Deer Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, US
Telephone: 301-926-3253
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

227 E Deer Park Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-926-3253

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1002 ratings
88% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 12% higher than average
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Areas Served by GAC Services:

DC–NE
DC–NW
Howard Co.
Montgomery Co.

Equipment company services/installs:

Air duct cleaning
Humidifiers
Air ducts (sheet metal work)
Central air conditioners
Electric furnaces

Gas furnaces
Electronic air cleaners
Heat pumps
Window air-conditioning units
Attic fans

Consumer Comments for GAC Services

Consumer from Potomac, MD
Jul 08, 2020

Provided estimate for repair that seemed high. searched manufacturer's website for authorized dealers, cross referenced list with checkbook magazine's recommended list for quality and price and saved over 30% by going with another contractor. Yes, saved 30%. So GAC is way overcharging

Consumer from Rockville, MD
Jun 16, 2020

BUYER BEWARE! I have been a customer of GAC for over a decade. The quality of their services is excellent. However, their prices are significantly higher than other DC Consumer Checkbook highly rated companies. Each time they come out for the regular system check-up in the summer and winter (for which they charge $435, compared to another highly rated company charging about $280), they try to upsell additional services. During the most recent visit, the technician recommended cleaning my two outside units and coils, for which he quoted a price of $319 each, for a total of $638. He said the work would take about 45 minutes and there are no materials other than some cleaning fluid. This seemed excessive, so I called another DC Consumer Checkbook highly rated company and they quoted $65 for cleaning each unit.

Consumer from Rockville, MD
Jun 13, 2020

I have used GAC for over 20 years. Very reliable service.

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