C B Lucas

Name: C B Lucas
Address: 17549 Old Stage Coach Rd, Dumfries, VA, 22026, US
Telephone: 855-225-8227
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.0

17549 Old Stage Coach Rd
Dumfries, VA 22026 855-225-8227

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Areas Served by C B Lucas:

Alexandria
Arlington Co.
Fairfax Co.
Prince William Co.

Equipment company services/installs:

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

Hot water heating systems
Hot water systems pipes & radiators
Electronic air cleaners
Heat pumps

Consumer Comments for C B Lucas

Consumer from Fairfax, VA
Aug 26, 2022

About 10 years ago, upon recommendation of the HOA management company, we retained CB Lucas to replace a 40+ year old air handler in our condo. Fast forward. Our condo tenant complained that the AC was not cooling sufficiently. We contacted CB Lucas to discuss options. Over the phone, without making a service call to investigate, CB Lucas said it was likely that our 10 year-old air handler was clogged and that they could replace it. After a wait of more than a few weeks, they gave us an estimate of $4700. We contacted another HVAC firm. They sent out a technician to investigate. His tested indicated that the air handler was functioning adequately, and might be improved slightly by conducting a flush of the coils. On the basis of our experience we recommend that you do not contract with CB Lucas for any HVAC work.

Consumer from Woodbridge, VA
Jan 12, 2022

installed mini split system. very neat work. needed some adjustment so they came back immediately. would use again. very professional

Consumer from Woodbridge, VA
Mar 20, 2021

296.00 for a thermocouple install on a furnace. Less than a 1/2 hour of work. I wasn't given a ball park estimate before he started on the job. I don't recommend them due to their outrageous prices.

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