GAC Services

Name: GAC Services
Address: 227 E Deer Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, US
Telephone: 301-926-3253
Rating: 3.5

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

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913 ratings
85% gave a "superior" overall rating
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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 GAITHERSBURG, MD
Nov 09, 2024

I had them out for a problem with our electric supply line. The technician inspected our breaker box and said it was not the correct one and needed to be replaced at a cost of $8,000, and when I said no, he offered a "lower quality" box at $4,500. I then had a licensed master electrician look at the box and he said it met all county requirements and was functioning properly and didn't need to be replaced. GAC called and texted me for weeks trying to get me to install a new breaker box. I agree with the many reviews here that say they are concentrated on upselling products and services. I did have them do a furnace tune-up and that was done fine and at a reasonable cost.

Consumer from DAMASCUS, MD
Oct 24, 2024

Have been using GAC services since they were a small 5 person operation. They have become quite large now. We had a complete new system installed a bit over 2 years ago and when it malfunctioned, a service person was out the same day. It turned out to be a complicated problem with our ductwork and adjustments to the operation of the system were made. The system has functioned perfectly since. They may be a bit more expensive than some, but I have confidence in their work.

Consumer from POTOMAC, MD
Oct 24, 2024

I have a service contract with them, so my comments are based on their performance of the maintenance. The work always seems to be good, but is almost always accompanied by an effort to upsell me to a modification of the system. (I wait until they suggest the same thing on two visits before I take the recommendation seriously.) They have not increased the price of the contract over the years!

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