Expert Furnace Services in Gaithersburg

Your furnace is critical to keeping your home comfortable during the winter, so choosing a reliable HVAC company is important. At James A. Wheat & Sons, we’ve offered furnace services to those in Gaithersburg and the rest of Montgomery County for over 40 years.

When your furnace is on the fritz, call the heating pros at James A. Wheat & Sons at (301) 241-9636.

Top-Rated Furnace Installation

Are you building a new home or installing a furnace for the first time? There are many factors to consider, from energy efficiency to size and price, so you need to know what you’re looking for. At Wheat & Sons, we can help you select a furnace that’s right for your home and budget and provide a quality installation.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Electric Furnace Installation

Electric furnaces can be slow to heat, but they offer a fuel utilization efficiency rating of 100% to gas’s 55% to 97%. Electrical products can produce duct heat losses, but they can serve you well if your house is well-insulated. Propane and oil can be difficult to source and store, and this is where electric heat truly excels.

Your unit can be turned on with the flip of a switch and operates more quietly and safely than gas alternatives. Electric furnace maintenance is surprisingly easy.

Gas Furnace Installation

If you want a budget-friendly option, gas furnaces are hard to beat. Natural fuels are cheaper than electricity, so they’re the product of choice in chilly climates. If you use your heater often, gas might be the only fuel you can afford, but its benefits reach far beyond cheap running costs. Gas heats a home faster than electric, and today’s products can compete with electric heat’s fuel utilization efficiency rating.

James A. Wheat and Sons will help you find the most efficient gas furnace for your budget. Our team offers end-to-end solutions that cover everything from installation to maintenance and gas furnace repairs.

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Reliable Furnace Replacement

Is your furnace starting to show signs of aging? Does it need repairs more than once every season? Furnaces are generally pretty reliable, but after about 10 to 15 years, they start to reach the end of their service lives. That’s why you have James A. Wheat & Sons. We can help you choose a new furnace and replace it reliably and efficiently.

Call today to schedule furnace replacement in Montgomery County.

Quality Furnace Repair

Not much is more frustrating than when something doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to — or at all. If your furnace is on the fritz, it’s important that it’s fixed ASAP. Our team is trained to diagnose and repair any furnace problem you may have, from minor issues to major repairs, and restore your home comfort. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Professional Furnace Maintenance

If you want your furnace to run well year after year, you need to schedule furnace maintenance once a year. Ideally, you should have furnace maintenance performed at the end of summer or beginning of fall before heating season begins. That way, you can be sure your furnace is running in top condition and with maximum efficiency. 

Why Choose James A. Wheat & Sons for Furnace Services in Gaithersburg, MD?

For over 40 years, our team has been working hard to provide our community with exceptional customer service. Whether you need furnace repair, replacement, installation, or maintenance, you can trust us to get the job done right.

Call (301) 241-9636 today to schedule furnace services in Montgomery County.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I replace my furnace's air filter?

Every furnace has its own maintenance requirements. If you’re working with standard filters, you should replace them every two or three months. If your filter is 4 or 5 inches thick, it only needs to be replaced twice a year. Dusty environments require a tighter replacement frequency, though.

Is a programmable thermostat worth the effort?

A programmable thermostat can help you reduce your cooling costs by shutting down when you’re not at home. Today’s smart thermostats can even be operated from your phone, so you can turn your furnace on when the temperature drops below freezing, no matter how far you are from home.

This way, you can prevent frozen pipes without even walking through your front door. Smart thermostats can also give you energy tracking reports so you can target inefficiencies before they cost you a fortune in utility bills.

Can I use a PVC pipe with my furnace?

High-efficiency furnaces have reduced vent temperatures, so they can rely on ABS, PVC, or CPVC piping. Their two-stage combustion process needs very little heat. However, if your gas furnace has an efficiency rating of less than 90%, you’ll need to use metal piping.

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Discover the Difference

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment
to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Special
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer special financing to keep your household budget intact. Financing is subject to approved credit

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind every job we perform, because that’s what it means to be family. Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.

Upfront
Pricing

You’ll never be stuck with an unexpected bill when your services are complete. We offer upfront, no-surprise pricing, so you can rest assured you’re only paying for the high-quality work you receive.

Trained
Technicians

Our secret to offering the best service in the business is simple. We hire quality people and continually train them to provide the best customer experience possible. We train weekly on service, equipment, diagnosis, and more. You can rest assured that our technicians will bring the industry expertise necessary to exceed your expectations.

Extended
Warranties

We work continuously to keep up with recalls, extended warranties, and notices regarding all plumbing, heating, and AC equipment that we may come in contact with in your home.

Commitment to Community

We believe that as we grow, so should our community—that’s why we look for every opportunity possible to give back.

Easy
Financing

We understand the financial strain that often accompanies new system installation, home remodeling, or unexpected service calls. That’s why we offer easy financing to keep your household budget intact.

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Thank you for sending such great individuals, Matt and John, to our home today. It was initially scheduled to be just a service call to diagnose our plumbing problems, but it turned out that they could easily correct our problem.I want to tell you that these two young men were the ultimate prof...

Gloria M.

Dear Mr. Wheat:We would like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for helping us with our water leak problem. We had no idea of the magnitude or scope of such an undertaking. All of your service men were excellent and highly professional. They were courteous, considerate and informative ever...

Lloyd & Carole W.

This is a much belated thank you. The job that your service men did installing the fireplace units in our house was extraordinary. Our house is nearing a hundred years old and the interior fireplaces are huge solid brick columns extending to the foundation. Getting gas pipes up from the basemen...

John T.

I wanted to write a brief note thanking you for the work you did on our front sewer line. In particular, I wanted to remind you how good your three employees are (Adam, Bill, and Desmond). All were courteous, neat, punctual, pleasant, and extremely hard workers during the week they spent at our...

David J. S.

Thank you for the generous in-kind donation of Delta faucets and shower bathtub valves, valued at $1,500.00. This donation will help Rebuilding Together continue its work to keep families in need at home in safety and independence.The course of one’s life can change in the blink of an eye. Fo...

Susan H.

I recently contracted with your company to complete repairs to a damaged air return and install new heating ducts in my basement room. Please know that your staff completed the work in a professional manner and in the timeframe promised and I am writing to express my thanks for a job well done!...

Joe C.

First off, I wish to express our satisfaction with service performing on our air conditioning unit yesterday by your service technician, Cliff. My husband was impressed by the work that was done efficiently, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. My husband contacted your company yesterday morning....

Jan M.

I have been impressed with your company and its people from the day your sales person walked in here, through all service personnel, and now.By the way, this is a fantastic system. Our energy costs are much lower than before, the airflow is practically unnoticeable, the air temp inside is even,...

Mau V.

Tom, our service tech, was incredibly helpful and pleasant. Not only did he fix our much-missed kitchen faucet, but he was also kind to the family, including the energetic family dogs who played at his feet. There’s a reason we have a service contract with you!

Susan R.

I am thrilled to have found James A James A. Wheat & Sons! There is nothing better than a complete feeling of trust when I need someone’s help and expertise.

Terri J.

Technician was prompt, polite, and obviously knew his business. He thoroughly checked our fireplace insert, and made a check for CO in the room. His work reassured us that the insert and its inlet-outlet system had not suffered earthquake damage. That’s just what we needed to know.

David L.

Our technician, Tom, was outstanding. He was thorough, thoughtful, explained the work to be done, the cost, options, and seemed to take the minimum amount of time to complete the work. The technician’s helper, who came along with Tom, was also a great asset. It was a wonderful experience for ...

James G. R.

Dear Mike,I am writing to say thank you for the great service today. Tim Whistler came to install my gas oven and range. There were a couple of challenges along the way, beginning with the way the gas line had been routed up through my floor . Another challenge was the fact that I have propane,...

Patricia R.

I wanted to make a special note about how professional Mr. Carey was when he visited our home to conduct the estimate. In the last couple of weeks we have spent hundreds of dollars and met with multiple HVAC companies to fix our air conditioner, and we haven’t been impressed with any of them....

Nick H.

Danilo and Ken were here on June 16 to do my AC check. They were extremely thorough at the time and even made sure that my hose connections were nice and secure. today one of my units was not cooling (it may have been that a circuit breaker tripped—I thought I had checked but perhaps I didnâ€...

Susan W.