Gary P Frank

Name: Gary P Frank
Address: 8918 Ridge Pl, Bethesda, MD, 20817, US
Telephone: 301-493-5766
Rating: 3.5

8918 Ridge Pl
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-493-5766

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113 ratings
83% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Areas Served by Gary P Frank:

Alexandria
Arlington Co.
DC–NW
Fairfax Co.
Howard Co.
Montgomery Co.

Equipment company services/installs:

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

Electric furnaces
Gas furnaces
Hot water heating systems
Hot water systems pipes & radiators
Electronic air cleaners

Heat pumps
Window air-conditioning units
Attic fans

Consumer Comments for Gary P Frank

Consumer from BETHESDA, MD
Jun 21, 2024

We had the same tech. for 5 years with dependable results. This year we have a new one due to scheduling. He was pleasant, efficient and explained what was going on. The only problem seems to be that the day before an appointment, twice some called to try to reschedule. With a contract and an appointment 2 weeks in advance, I feel they better have a good reason. This year they came within the window and successfully completed service.

Consumer from CABIN JOHN, MD
Jun 06, 2024

Add to my previous comments: the cold air draft was at times coming out of the some ducts, even though the heat pump was turned off. I was still felt they were so kind to help me out on some issues in the crawl space. Never had any arguments or disagreements w/ GPF prior. During the last conversation w/ Guy & Gary, I did the very lst time revealed my frustration of not being able to have direct communication w/ Guy in recent months, which was quite unusual, also the front office's being inefficient & not giving all my msgs. to Guy. Even though the appt. was still be on the next day, even w/ my health issue in question, GPF rescinded my contract right after the conversation via email, w/o any warning.

Consumer from Mc Lean, VA
Feb 15, 2024

We have been contract customers of Gary Frank for years, and highly recommend their work. They have installed a standby generator as well as new heating system in our house. They are very responsive to our needs and they have an excellent staff. We highly recommend them.

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