Falls Church: (703) 241-1900 Ashburn: (703) 723-1103 Rockville: (301) 762-5761

Serving Northern VA & Montgomery County, MD for Fifty Years!

The Richards Team

The success of Richards Heating & Air Conditioning Co. is a credit to all of its employees. Throughout the entire company, a feeling of pride in our work, dedication to our job and respect for our customers prevails. Each person at Richards is proud to be part of a highly-respected team.

Ongoing Training
Richards has brought in technical experts from manufacturers and major equipment companies to advise and instruct the entire Richards team in new installation and service techniques. This ongoing training program keeps us current on today’s technological advances.

Our Management Team
The company was founded in 1959 by John Richard (Dick) Smith. Today the company continues as a 2nd generation family business with all four of Dick’s children (Jim Smith, John Smith, Richard Smith and Debbie Geisler) serving as the ownership and management team. Each member of the company’s management team brings their own formidable experience and qualifications. This team, along with their wide experience, gives Richards an outstanding leadership position in the industry. Our approach ensures an efficient and knowledgeable response to our customers’ needs.

Client Testimonials

  • “At Richards we are proud of every job we do and we work to ensure that our customers’ expectations are exceeded in every way. We would be happy to have the opportunity to add your name to our growing list of satisfied customers.”

    —Richard Smith

  • “It was a pleasure doing business with you. Your salespeople and installation team were responsive, knowledgeable, courteous and patient. A very professional job.”

    —John Edwards, Sterling, VA

  • “I am a realtor and I see good jobs and bad. I will recommend you to others—well done!”

    —Gordon Ball, Falls Church, VA

  • “Richards A/C is an incredible organization from the ground up. Quite simply the best!”

    —Joseph C. Barnes, Annandale, VA

  • “Since 1962 Richards has been one of my favorite companies. It is a pleasure doing business with you.”

    —Nancy Miron, Arlington, VA

  • “You are a professional, honest and responsible company that I enjoy dealing with and (I) do not hesitate to tell others about your work. I show it off all the time too.”

    —John C. Howland, Oak Hill, VA

  • “All of our dealings with Richards have been great. Furnace, hot water heater & new air conditioner. It is a pleasure doing business with you.”

    —James Nass, Herndon, VA

  • “Richards’ installation of a new furnace and air conditioning system represents high value at a fair price which justifies their high ratings by local consumer evaluation groups.”

    —David A. Measels, Springfield, VA

  • “I really appreciated Richard taking the time to come to my home and consult with me on the best solution. Excellent sales presentation followed by delivering what was promised. Very impressive.”

    —W. B. Goodwin, Reston, VA

  • “I would like to commend the technicians who installed the new unit. They appeared to be competent and professional & worked without delay to complete the work on time.”

    —Warren T. Rountree, Alexandria, VA

  • “One of the most pleasant major contracting experiences ever!”

    —Rogers W. Howard, Vienna, VA

  • “I was very impressed by the professionalism and friendliness of all Richards employees I came in contact with.”

    —Eric Kettner, Falls Church, VA

  • “We were thrilled with the work Richards had done with our home! From start to finish, the installation of our heating and air conditioning systems were handled with utmost professionalism. We look forward to working with you again in the near future as we tackle our new addition.”

    —Susan Chagares, McLean, VA

  • “I was very satisfied with the work performed and the price for the equipment and installation. Your estimator and installation people did a good job.”

    —Ralph E. Gonzales, Burke, VA

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