What should I do if my AC fails during a DC heat wave?

Call Riley Heat & Air immediately, they offer same-day emergency service and one reviewer in NW DC had their system restored just in time for a heat wave.

Can Riley service a rooftop HVAC unit in a condo building?

Yes. One reviewer in a condo building had their rooftop unit serviced by technician Adonis, who identified a five-year labeling error.

Does Riley offer maintenance plans to prevent system failure?

Yes. Their preventive maintenance plan is specifically praised in reviews as worthwhile for extending system lifespan.

How quickly can Riley respond to an urgent repair need?

Based on multiple reviews, technicians have arrived within one hour of the service call and completed repairs same-day.

What if another contractor told me I need an electrician?

Riley Heat & Air diagnosed and resolved a problem after another company and an electrician both failed to identify the actual HVAC issue.

Riley Heat & Air

HVAC contractor

4.7(73 reviews)

5141 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

(202) 386-6300

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About Riley Heat & Air

Riley Heat & Air is a licensed HVAC contractor serving Washington, DC and Maryland with a 4.7-star rating across 73 client reviews. The company operates from 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, providing repair, installation, and maintenance services for both heating and cooling systems. Their service area encompasses the District of Columbia alongside neighboring Maryland communities including Upper Marlboro, Cheltenham, and surrounding Prince George's County neighborhoods.

What differentiates Riley Heat & Air from competitors is their emphasis on thorough diagnostics and transparent troubleshooting. Multiple reviewers specifically noted that technicians identified problems previous contractors overlooked, an HVAC tech named Adonis, for instance, discovered a rooftop unit had been mislabeled for five years in a condo building, an issue no prior contractor had caught. The company also offers a preventive maintenance plan designed to extend system lifespan, and they respond to same-day emergency calls during extreme weather conditions.

What Customers Say

All seven named reviewers awarded five-star ratings. Six reviews specifically mention same-day or within-hour response times, while three reviewers highlight that Riley identified issues prior contractors failed to detect. No negative reviews appear in the available sample.

4.7 · 73 reviews

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Working Hours

Sunday	Closed
Monday	8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–10 PM
ThursdayToday	8 AM–10 PM
Friday	8 AM–10 PM
Saturday	8 AM–10 PM

Services

Air Conditioning Repair & Maintenance

Diagnose and repair AC issues, replace refrigerant, fix electrical and mechanical components, perform seasonal tune-ups.

Heating & Furnace Repair

Service heating systems, troubleshoot furnace malfunctions, prepare units for winter cold spells.

HVAC Installation

Install new air conditioning and heating systems, recommend equipment suited to home size and DC climate.

Duct Cleaning

Full-service air duct cleaning to ensure clean, filtered airflow throughout the home.

Preventive Maintenance Plans

Scheduled maintenance agreements to extend equipment life and prevent emergency breakdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

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