HVAC Repair, Installation & Maintenance in DC, MD & VA | AC & Heating | Nero's Heating & Air
Locally owned since 2007 Phones answered 24/7 across the DMV
0% APRFinancing on new systems, if qualified 10% OFFSeniors, military & first-time customers 24/7Emergency heating & cooling service FREEEstimates on new systems
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from more than 200 Google reviews
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HVAC repair, installation & maintenance.

Heating or cooling acting up? One call fixes it.

AC, heat pumps, furnaces and ductless systems — we repair, replace and maintain them across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. You'll often talk to Julian, the owner, and you get the price before any work starts.

  • 4.8 on Google
  • Google Guaranteed
  • Repair & installation
  • 24/7 emergency service
  • Locally owned since 2007

A local answers, day or night Price agreed before any work starts Free estimate on a new system

Get a free estimate

Tell us what your system is doing. We'll call you back with a time.

We only use this to call you back. Most customers just call — it’s faster.

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Locally OwnedSince 2007 · Cheverly, MD
24/7 EmergencyHeating & cooling
0% FinancingFor qualified customers
All Major BrandsServiced & installed
What we work on

Every part of a home heating and cooling system.

Outdoor units, furnaces, air handlers, ductless heads and the controls that run them, in DMV rowhouses, townhouses and single-family homes. Tap any photo to call (202) 793-8980.

We install & service these brands
Ruud

We install and service Ruud, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman and Bryant — and the other major brands too. Got something older or less common? Call anyway; there's very little we don't work on.

What we do

Repair, replacement and upkeep for the whole system.

Whether it stopped this morning or it's simply time for a new one, here's what we handle.

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Most common call

AC repair

No cool air, warm air from the vents, or an outdoor unit that won't start. We find the fault and fix it, often the same day.

  • Central AC and heat pumps
  • Same day whenever possible
  • 24/7 emergency service
Vertical air handler with sealed ductwork and insulated refrigerant lines in a closet

HVAC replacement & installation

When a system can't be saved, we replace it with one sized for your home. On a new install, we remove the old system for free.

  • Central air conditioners
  • Air handlers and rooftop units
  • Old system removed for free
High-efficiency gas furnace with PVC vent pipes and sheet-metal ductwork in a basement

Furnace installation & repair

No heat, short cycling or a furnace near the end of its life. We repair what makes sense and install new when it does not.

  • Gas furnace repair
  • New furnace installation
  • Matched to your ductwork
Ductless mini-split indoor unit mounted high on a finished attic bedroom wall

Ductless mini-splits

For homes without ducts, additions, finished attics and basements. Each room gets its own temperature.

  • Single-zone and multi-zone
  • No ductwork needed
  • Quiet indoor units
Round smart thermostat on a living room wall

Smart thermostats & zoning

The right controls make a system cheaper to run and every room easier to keep comfortable.

  • Smart Wi-Fi thermostats
  • Zoning systems
  • Set up when we install
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Maintenance & tune-ups

A system checked before the season turns breaks down less often. Our plan covers spring and fall inspections.

  • Spring and fall inspections
  • Filter replacement
  • $150-a-year maintenance plan
Sound familiar?

Whatever your HVAC trouble, we've got a fix for it.

Describe what the system is doing and we'll tell you what it usually means.

Uneven heating or cooling

Hot upstairs, cold downstairs, or one room that never feels right. Often airflow, ductwork or sizing — all fixable.

Noisy parts

Banging, grinding, squealing or rattling. New noises usually mean a part is wearing out, and they rarely get cheaper with time.

Higher energy bills

If the bills keep climbing for the same comfort, the system is losing efficiency. We find out why and fix it.

Bad smells

A burning, musty or stale smell when the system kicks on is worth a look. We find the source before we recommend anything.

No cool or no heat

The calls we drop everything for. Tell us what the system is doing and we’ll get someone out, the same day whenever possible.

Runs nonstop or keeps cycling

A system that never shuts off, or switches on and off every few minutes, is working too hard. It also wears out faster.

System down right now? Call (202) 793-8980. We're on 24/7 for emergencies.
Call (202) 793-8980
Why Nero's

Honest answers from a local company.

Most HVAC trouble comes down to two worries: what's wrong, and what it will cost. Here's how we handle both.

The owner answers

You'll often talk directly with Julian. No call center, no transfers, just straight answers from someone who knows the systems.

Price agreed first

The technician explains the fault in plain English and gives you the price before touching anything. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Repair before replace

If a repair makes more sense than a new system, that's what we'll tell you. When it doesn't, you get a free estimate on a new one.

All major brands

We install and service Ruud, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman and Bryant, plus the other major brands.

What the DMV says

Read the reviews before you call. We’d want you to.

Straight from Google, Yelp, Thumbtack and Facebook — live, in the customers’ own words, with nothing picked or retyped by us.

What happens when you call

Three steps. No pressure at any of them.

You don't need to know what's wrong. You just need to describe what it's doing.

  1. A local picks up.

    Often it's Julian, the owner. Tell us what the system is doing, we'll tell you what it usually means, and book a time — the same day whenever we can.

    Answered 24/7
  2. A technician finds the actual fault.

    They diagnose it on site, explain it in plain English and give you the price before touching anything. No surprises, no hidden fees.

    Price agreed first
  3. You say yes. Or you don't.

    If it's worth fixing, we fix it. If it isn't, you get a free estimate on a replacement and a written quote — with 0% financing for qualified customers.

    Your call, every time
Repair or replace?

Three things decide it, and we'll tell you which way it goes.

A new system is a big decision. Here is how we work it out with you.

01 — Age

How old is the system?

Systems past 10 to 15 years cost more to repair every year. Younger than that, a repair is usually the right call.

02 — Repairs

How often has it needed fixing?

One repair is normal. If the calls keep coming, the money is usually better spent on a new system.

03 — Comfort

Does it keep the house comfortable?

If some rooms have never been right, a repair won't change that. A properly sized new system can.

“We're local, experienced, and focused on doing what's right, not just what's profitable.”
Nero's Heating & Air, in its own words — and the reason the same customers keep calling back.

Want the straight answer on yours? Call (202) 793-8980 — an estimate on a new system costs nothing.

No games

What it costs, before we start.

Every job is priced for your home, not from a rate card. You see the number before any work starts.

Free

Estimate on a new system

A look at your home and a written quote with the total cost on it. No fee, no pressure.

0%

Financing, if qualified

Spread a new system over monthly payments with no interest for a limited time. Approval in minutes.

10%

Off most repairs

For seniors, military members and first-time customers, up to $60 off.

Free

Old system removal

When we install a new system, we take the old one away at no charge.

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Where we work

Based in Cheverly. Serving DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

We run out of Prince George's County — so from Capitol Hill to Silver Spring, we're not far from your door.

  • Cheverly
  • Hyattsville
  • Capitol Hill
  • Silver Spring
  • Bethesda
  • Navy Yard
  • Columbia Heights
  • Petworth
  • Brookland
  • Deanwood
  • River Terrace
  • Capitol Heights
  • District Heights
  • Bladensburg
  • Riverdale Park
  • Landover
  • Greenbelt
  • Bowie
  • Lanham
  • Takoma Park
  • Chevy Chase
  • Kensington
  • Rockville
  • Gaithersburg
  • Wheaton
  • Arlington
  • Alexandria
  • Falls Church
  • McLean
  • Springfield
  • Burke

Washington DC, Prince George's and Montgomery counties, and Northern Virginia. Not sure if you're in? Call and ask — it takes ten seconds.

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Maintenance plan

$150 a year to stop the breakdown before it happens.

A plan built for DMV weather — your system checked before the season turns, not after it quits on the coldest night of the year.

  • Spring and fall system inspections
  • Filter replacement and basic cleaning
  • Priority service on repairs
  • 10% off for seniors, military and first-time customers
Ask about the plan
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2007Locally owned
ever since
About Nero's Heating & Air

A DC local who built the company his neighbors deserved.

Julian was born and raised here, and he built Nero's Heating & Air to give the community the kind of service he'd want himself.

“Every repair, every installation, is a chance to give back to the city we always call home.”Julian, owner — on why Nero's exists. The commitment is simple: reliable comfort, standing behind the work, and making sure every family feels confident in the help they get.
  • The owner answers the phone. No call center, no transfers — it's the thing customers mention most.
  • Locally owned since 2007, based at 62nd Avenue in Cheverly and serving the whole DMV.
  • Honest over profitable. If a repair makes more sense than a new system, that's what we'll tell you.
Straight answers

Before you call.

Do you offer emergency HVAC service?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency service across the DMV, with same-day appointments whenever possible.

Do you work on both heating and cooling?

Yes. We repair, replace and maintain central air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, ductless mini-splits, air handlers and rooftop units.

What brands do you install and service?

We install and service Ruud, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman and Bryant, and the other major brands too. Got something older? Call anyway.

Is the estimate free?

Yes, on a new system. We look at your home and give you a written quote with the total cost.

Do you remove my old system?

Yes. When we install a new system, we remove the old one for free.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. 0% financing is available to qualified customers, with approval in minutes.

Do you have any discounts?

Yes. We offer 10% off most repairs for seniors, military members and first-time customers, up to $60 in savings. Just mention it when you call.

Will I talk to a call center?

No. You'll often talk directly with Julian, the owner — no long holds, no call transfers, just straight answers from someone who knows the systems.

Do you serve my area?

We're based in Cheverly, MD and serve Washington DC, Prince George's County, Montgomery County and Northern Virginia. Not sure if you're in? Call (202) 793-8980 and we'll confirm.

Free estimate

Let's get your home comfortable again.

Call and you'll get a local. Tell us what your system is doing and we'll tell you what it usually means — and what it costs — before we book anything.

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