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    Business ProfileforFarnen & Dermer, Inc

    Residential Air Conditioning Contractors
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.33/5stars

    Average of 9 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 3/3/2016

    Years in Business: 28

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Products & Services

    This company offers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    10500 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117-3508
    BBB File Opened:
    9/1/1995
    Years in Business:
    28
    Business Started:
    9/1/1995
    Business Incorporated:
    9/1/1995
    Accredited Since:
    3/3/2016
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Mr. Jay Dermer, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Jay Dermer, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Jay Dermer, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (410) 902-0082
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/03/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    **** HE Heat Pump system purchased through the company (Farnen and Dermer) on 5/5/21 for $10,985 - for the first 5 years of service an “exclusive no hassle protection plan” was part of purchase. 3/4/22- a “bad outdoor control board” was needed, and had to be ordered. 4 days later on 3/8/22 the “faulty defrost board” was replaced.5 days without air. Just over a month later another visit was necessary totaling $209.00 - including replacing filter, clearing drain pipe and checking temp/pressures. On 8/12/22 an outdoor motor and module had to be completely replaced, totaling $1675.00. F&D claimed this to be from “a storm” that didn’t happen; refused to fix without a payment. At least two visits occurred in 2023. In 2024 there have been multiple visits/multiple faulty parts including: checking for leaks, placing dye in the system (6/4/24 - not long after F&D had been out for the supposed maintenance check - this visit took half a day resulting in missed MD appt), 6/6-6/7 for replacing an indoor coil (requiring the dog sitter be at the house the entire day if 6/7) and again on 6/28 for a “found indoor blower motor needs to replace … also need to balance refrigerant pressure and subcool.” This is being submitted to the BBB on 7/2/24, and there is still no resolution. The business will not answer their phone unless our number is blocked and does not call to provide updates. The business is stating they “don’t have the part” and originally stated it would arrive today (7/2/24). The house temp has gotten to above 90, requiring we move our three canines to another families home. The business is refusing to admit they installed a faulty system, and will not take accountability for their work or the product they sold to us just over three years ago. Additionally, this business falsely claims to have “24 hour emergency service” - while they have a call service, this is simply to take a message to give to the office when they are opened from 09-1630 M-F.
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    Customer Reviews

    9 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Susan L

    5 stars

    05/29/2024

    We learned that our AC unit was not cooling during a seasonal inspection. Due to its age, parts were no longer available so a replacement AC unit was ordered and scheduled for installation. Shaun, Mike and Anthony arrived on time, covered our floors to protect them and each got busy with their part of the replacement. They were courteous, kept us informed and completed the work during the estimated time frame. Everything was neat and clean when they left and we look forward to being comfortable this summer.

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