About Us

Proud to be President of AACP

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All of us at James A. Wheat & Sons are proud to be members of the Association of Air Conditioning Professionals (AACP), formerly the Air Conditioning Contractors of America National Capital Chapter (ACCA – NCC). We’re even more proud of one of our own, Michael Wheat, for being named President of the AACP in January 2015. We look forward to continuing to provide state-of-the-art service to all of our wonderful clients in the DC metro area. Contact us today to learn more about the AACP and about our services!

Why Use James A. Wheat & Sons?

Angie's Super Service Award logoOur company is family-owned and -operated. This statement can mean several things to different people. Let us tell you what that statement means to us. Not only are we family-owned and -operated, but the company name is also our name. When we provide services for you, we are attaching our personal name to that service. Therefore, we put special attention to each job because our own name is on it.

When we say family, we mean family. Our employees are part of that family. We have the best mechanics available. Honest, hardworking, always striving to give you the plumbing, heating or cooling service you deserve. Each technician is either in training to reach his or her certification or is already licensed and continuing his education. You can never have over-trained mechanics.

Lead-Safe Certified Firm logoOur company is ”just the right size.” We are small enough to know your name but large enough to handle any problem you have. Whether you are in Montgomery County, Maryland, or Washington, DC, our plumbing and HVAC technicians are always nearby. Our company is growing, but at our own pace; keeping track of who and where we came from to make sure you get your plumbing, heating, and cooling services whenever you need us rather than having to wait for weeks just to schedule an appointment.

Click here to read our president’s message.

HVAC Today’s July 2018 Contractor Spotlight

We are honored to have been featured in HVAC Today’s Contractor Spotlight. This section highlights an HVAC company that’s doing exceptional work in the field. Click here to view the piece.

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Dedicated to the Community

At James A. Wheat & Sons, we’re thankful for all the community has done for us, so it brings us great pleasure to give back as often as possible. One cause we’re proud to sponsor is Project 22, a documentary created to help bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide per day and promote prevention. Learn more about Project 22 in the video below:

We invite you to join us in supporting our veterans at the Rally in the Valley in 2015. The event will be help Oct. 3, 2015 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. The event will include live music, a car show, a motorcycle show, and much more—and all for a good cause.

Learn more about the event or find out how you can help »

What are the Benefits of Working with James A. Wheat & Sons?

Licensed and insured

This should be a given. However, check with other plumbing and HVAC contractors and you will be surprised to see how many are not certified. With our plumbing, heating, and air conditioning experts, you will always receive professional service.

By the book

James A. Wheat & Sons, Inc. installs all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems, materials, and equipment to manufacturers´ specifications and has its work inspected when code requires.

Drug-free

Our technicians and office staff are drug-free. We perform random and pre-employment testing to ensure our staff is drug-free, allowing you to feel comfortable with them in your home and with your family.

Factory authorized dealer

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Approved by Carrier as being the “best of the best,” James A. Wheat & Sons has received better training and support from Carrier and has proven to provide better customer service than the average HVAC dealer. Whether you need help with duct cleaning, bathroom remodeling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, gas fireplace, or an energy audit, we always offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee to ensure you are always happy with our services.

NATE-certified

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is a certification that HVAC technicians can acquire once they achieve proper training, testing, and knowledge of their trade. Very similar to ASSE-certified auto mechanics, NATE certification gives you added comfort and peace of mind that the technician is performing the heating and air conditioning installations, inspections, and repairs properly and to your standards.

Beyond code

Many heating and air conditioning companies state that they perform their jobs to local code. The definition of code is the minimum requirements to allow a job to pass inspection. At James A. Wheat & Sons, we believe that code is a starting point. We perform all of our work to local and national codes, but offer and suggest options and an installation process that goes well beyond code.

Beyond your expectations!

We understand the image our industry portrays. At James A. Wheat & Sons, we are trying to change that image one job at a time. Our technicians arrive at your home in a clean, pressed uniform, always wear protective shoe covers, and use drop cloths to protect your home while they install, inspect or repair your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems.

Customer satisfaction

Since we are a family-owned operation, we are a mall enough company to care about each customer but are a large enough company to take care of any problem and stand behind our word and work. Whether you need to remodel your bathroom, clean your air ducts, install a gas fireplace, receive air conditioning or heating services, or be given an energy audit, James A. Wheat & Sons offers 100% satisfaction guaranteed on all our services! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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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.

Don’t take our word for it

See What Your Neighbors Are Saying

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 didn...

Susan W.