We bought our Trane Heat Pump from CB Lucas in 2014. The unit failed within six months and the company honored the warranty. The second unit had a problem and C B Lucas replaced the heat pump again and didn't charge any equipment or labor costs. Lesson learned: sometimes things go wrong and it's best to have a company that stands by their work. I highly recommend C B Lucas. We have now had a maintenance contract with them for the last 12 years and the unit they installed is still working great. Their technicians are courteous, knowledgeable and take the time to explain issues to you. You also get a 10% discount on any service calls needed during your maintenance period. This is a good company. read more

Courteous and professional staff. Quick turnaround time from free estimate to installation. Reasonable price for product compared to other quotes. read more

Eric has consistently delivered excellent customer service, and we've been requesting him for years due to his meticulous approach to inspecting our HVAC systems. We also appreciate his valuable summer air conditioning maintenance tips. Thank you, Eric, for your outstanding service and being a trusted professional. CB Lucas has consistently delivered exceptional customer service, for which we are grateful. read more

Awesome service by Greg at CB Lucas! Been listening to my sump pump banging for years. Greg fixed, now it's so quiet and perfect. My kitchen faucet never had any water pressure. I now have a new recommended faucet, I am so happy! I have water pressure! Finally got my laundry sink working after trying to do the work myself. Thank you so much ! read more

I didn't get the technician's name but he is the best we've ever had during the 42 years we've been here. He was both friendly and professional. His knowledge and the quality of his work was exceptional. I consider his level of workmanship to be the best anyone could wish for and he is the technician I would always ask for, if I only knew his name. Bottom line is we're sold on retaining C B Lucas because of our experience with his work ethic and results. read more

3 months of exorbitant electric Bill's, made HVAC the 1st suspect. Despite diligent spring & fall maintenance check ups couldn't have prevented a circuit board failure! One call to C B Lucas the day my electric bill arrived generated a next day 0900 service call. Eric stayed on the job diagnosing & sourcing the right part until everything was working like a Swuisse watch! I can always depend on C B Lucas!!! read more

He found the problem fairly quickly and explained to me that the thermostat does not get power from the unit. It runs on batteries and if at any time the thermostat is Blancke replace those batteries that's all usually all it is and showed me how to open it up so I can replace it. since I had batteries to replace it with he did not charge me anything more than the diagnostics fee. read more

We had them as a subcontractor to a house addition. We experienced several issues with the original unit and CB Lucas took their time to try and fix it. They eventually said they needed to order a part. I had to call numerous times to get updates and never got call backs. Skip to months later and we've had even more issues with the unit. Had another company come out and say the install didn't include a safety valve to prevent leaks (it's an attic unit) and the wire CB Lucas had cut in their initial repair voided the warranty of the unit. I'm now having to pay $6k to fix the unit. The new company said this was avoidable but they've seen it with bad actors. Will not return and encourage anyone who has work done, if you see CB Lucas on the list, ask for someone else. read more

Troy always arrives on time and on schedule for our fall and spring HVAC service appointments. He understands our system well and is very thorough. The system has been running smoothly for years because of his care each visit. He was also the one who discovered we had mice in our attic! We always ask for Troy, as we know he will provide excellent service each and every time! read more

CB Lucas consistently provides excellent service. They communicate clearly and provide quality service at a great price. Their technicians are friendly, professional and experienced. read more

Horrible service, plumber was horrible, rushed the job and got mad for me asking questions on next steps. Stay away!

Outstanding service and diagnosis of my HVAC. Identified the problem as a capacitor, replaced it and it was cooling again in short order. Great attention to detail, cleaned up and used shoe covers to make sure no mess was tracking into the house. Chris L. was my service technician and was very pleasant to deal with. I will used C.B. Lucas for my future HVAC repairs. Pricing and value was spot on. read more

I was out looking for an external duct vent cover for our basement bathroom. Because our vent is 3" versus a 4", it was difficult to find the vent in any big box store. I called CB Lucas and the told me they had one and to stop by to see if it is what I needed. I stopped by and it was the perfect part. When I went to pay for the item, they insisted that I take it free of charge. I thought that was incredibly nice in this day and age. You simply don't get that sort of kindness from local vendors anymore. They even gave me some stickers and fridge magnets to boot. I will definitely call CB Lucas for my plumbing needs in the future. read more

Lucas has been my HCAC company for almost 10 years and they provide quality service and knowledgeable techs!! I give them a 5 star rating!! read more

On Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, our heat pump, which had been installed by CB Lukas 9 years ago, stopped working. Since it was after hours, we called the emergency number and a technician agree to come out that evening for a $250 after hours premium, plus regular charges. Since it was so hot without A/C, we agreed. He told us the "EV" had gone bad but he had no idea what it would cost or how long it would take to get it to make the repairs. The charge was over $500 for this news. He said he would have someone from CB Lukas call us the next day, Friday, with info on the cost and schedule for getting the part and installing it. No one called us Friday though we called the office three times throughout the day and the receptionist each time told us the Parts Guy was "in a meeting". "away from his desk" or "I don't know". By Saturday, the house was boiling with the heat, we put our pets in boarding to cool off, and told our neighbor our distress, and he suggested another HVAC company that had done work for him. Unlike CB Lukas, this company had a person answering the phone on Saturday, who made an appointment for us first thing Monday morning. The young man who arrived is a part owner. He gave us a price for the part and affirmed it would be difficult to get in the near future. Due to the age of the HVAC unit and our inability to deal with any further days of extreme heat without AC, we agreed to replace the system and selected one of the three units he suggested at different price points. On Tuesday, July 16, his two man team arrived with the new unit and worked diligently all day to get it installed. At 8pm, they turned on our new HVAC and over the next few hours, the extreme heat in our house began to dissipate. Today, Wednesday, it is wonderfully cool in the house. Meanwhile, late Monday afternoon, someone from CB Lukas finally called to "Talk about installing a new HVAC unit." My husband informed him that since no one from CB Lukas would talk to us on Friday, despite our spending $500 on an emergency call Thursday night, we found another company able and willing to do the job in a timely manner. Bottom line is we wasted $500 and spent an additional day roasting in our house without A/C because we made the mistake of calling CB Lukas. They may have been competent in the past, but their current customer service and competence is very poor. Don't waste your money on CB Lukas!!!! read more

Terrible customer service - on par with service from the DMV. Don't waste your time. I called Monday July 3 for an issue - requested next available date - which I was told would be Wednesday. Just called today to double check - nope they scheduled it for Wednesday July 12th. I had a feeling the rep that took my call would do something this petty - and this confirms it. read more

I really feel like CB Lucas took advantage of me and refused to answer my emails. I paid them 8k to replace my heat pump in 2023, while I was out of the country and renting my home. 1 year later I returned to my house, and when I go see the heat pump, I see that they not only did not replace the air cabinet, the current one was cracked. I emailed them, with a cordial email asking if there was some misunderstand as per the work order I had, it read the air cabinet would also be replaced. I asked if they could clarify the situation with me as I was upset and perhaps I misunderstood. No response. It looks like I will now have to have someone else fix the bad install by CB Lucas. I used to have a lot of trust in this company, but after how they treated me, I cannot recommend anymore. read more

True story. Just happened today, 12/11/2023. I made an appointment on Friday for this company to come to my house for a plumbing issue. They quoted a price, which I accepted and an appointment was made for Monday. The morning of the appointment they called and left a voice-mail. When I called back, they quoted me a price three times higher than the original quote. Complete bait and switch. They said I had not returned their VM quickly enough, so they sent the plumber who was supposed to be at my house (between 8am and 2pm) to another call. They said they couldn't arrive on the day they had scheduled. The manager was rude on the phone and frankly couldn't have cared less. Definitely will never use them. Consider them unethical, deceitful and with horrible management. Can someone give less than 1 star? read more

We used a builder who used CB Lucas. The HVAC system was built completely inadequate for the finished space in the house. Aside from providing only 1 vent to condition over 1,200 Square feet of finished space (including exercise space), the units provided never worked properly. The AC leaked (photos) and damaged the ceilings. The heating does not work still and Michael Lucas wrote he will not honor the warranty. If zero stars were allowed, that is what I would put. Find a reputable company and save yourself a lot of time, money and aggravation. read more

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Today we had a water heater installed and our fall HVAC check-up done. Received a call from a very pleasant lady at 7:50am saying the technician was on his way. At 8am he was at the front door with everyone he needed to start work. He did not seem to mind me watching what he was doing and explained everything. When he finished he started draining the water heater so the next crew could get right to work. At about 8:30am the two technicians for the water heater arrived and started immediately. Same deal; they did not mind me watching and asking questions, did a fantastic job, cleaned up everything and we're done by 10:45am. Great service. I strongly recommend them and intend to use their services for all my HVAC and plumbing needs. read more

We had an issue with the water temperature getting too hot and was unable to lower the temperature regardless of the adjustments made on the hot water heater. My complaint has nothing to do with the diagnostic of the issue but the level of customer service. The tech was rude and loud and have trouble understanding the problem. He was disrespectful. I contacted the company and spoke to the service manager and he was actually more disappointing and dismissive. He was focused on the diagnostic and I was explaining that my issue was with the level of customer service received...so if professional and polite staff is what you are expecting there is a possibility that you will not receive it here from techs or service manager. read more

Hoping to avoid any repairs or maintenance until COIVD-19 was over but apparently fate had other ideas. My air handler started making weird grinding noises and winter coming around, I decided to call C.B. Lucas. Bill was sent to our condo and there were no regrets. He took a look (face mask and shoe covers) and identified the problem as the fan motor controller. Bill was transparent about the cost upfront and provided options because the repair cost was steep. Without hesitation, I scheduled the repair. On the return visit, Bill was done in less than 30 min, and my unit works flawlessly (quieter than before surprisingly). Thanks Bill for your help and just in time for Fall temps! read more

The service I received was terrible. Starting with the receptionist that gave me wrong information. The technician trying to enter my home without a mask. The technician not using foot covering. The manager Wayne Was rude. I would not recommend this service to anyone. read more

Inviting a repair person into your home during these COVID times is nothing short of scary. With our AC unit completely out and heat advisories sweeping through the area, we had no choice. CB Lucas was able to get us in right away and let me know when our repairman, Eric, was headed our way. Eric was friendly, professional, quick to fix the problem, and most importantly very safe! He wore a mask, gloves, and kept his distance. Even without a pandemic I don't like 'strangers' in my home; Eric made me feel very comfortable and now I'm giddily blasting the AC! I highly recommend this company! read more

Lucas tech came to repair HVAC unit April 2017. Tech diagnosed leaking coil and was excellent. He added Freon, got unit functional, and informed me the coil would need replacing. I provided tech with manufacturer's parts warranty info and he provided price to do repair. Price was steep, but I was told it was complicated repair and system would need to be drained to make repair. I followed up with Lucas multiple times and was told, "Part was on back-order". Finally, in October (eight months later) when I called them I was told my unit was "never registered for product warranty" but they could get me an alternate coil somewhere else. This was a bold face lie. I called the manufacturer's distributor and manufacturer to verify both my warranty and part availability. Yes, I had a 10-year parts warranty. Yes, the part was once again on backorder and would be back in stock middle of November. I asked if it was typically for a part to be out of stock for eight months. The distributor opted "not to comment". However, if Lucas had an alternate coil option for me why did it take them eight months to suggest this? I have worked with Lucas in the past and found them to be ethical, so the only explanation for of this behavior is 1) something has changed there; or 2) they simply did not want to perform this repair. If they didn't want to complete this job they should have had curtesy of telling me this instead of stringing me along for eight months, leaving me to chase them down and then bold face lying to me like some crazy ex-girlfriend. Maybe I simply was the "perfect storm" customer, but they never made any effort to make it right either. I would NOT recommend them to others. read more

A month ago, we noticed our 16-year old system was continuing to run, and we were not cooling off. Time to call CB Lucas. As it turned out, our compressor was out, and with the cost of replacing compressor for an old system was not the best decision. We purchased a new Trane system, and it was installed on the 22nd of June. The crew arrived right on time, and were completed in about four hours. We were impressed with their efficiency, with their care of the yard, and their customer attention. As long as we remain in the area, CB Lucas will be our first choice. read more

Came out to diagnose an AC issue we had. CB Lucas along with another technician came out to our service call. Showed up prompt and provided great service. There was an issue of diagnosing the unit versus the furnace. They told me to call when it was frozen up so they could see the situation and evaluate it further. Called as soon as it was frozen per their directions and was told no one would come out and to thaw the unit. Right back where we started. read more

I love the fact that it's a family owned business. I have been a customer for years and they have never disappointed. I just had my three A/C units serviced today for the upcoming summer season with one of my favorite techs (Bill). He thoroughly checked all three systems and one in particular for a possible leak he suspected a couple of months ago. Turned out to be a false alarm and all three units checked out thoroughly. Bill is an exceptionally knowledgeable tech. I won't call any other company for my HVAC and plumbing needs. read more

C B Lucas are amazing! I called because my AC stop blowing air! Not only did we get a heat advisory this weekend i knew they would be extremely booked and will probably have to wait till next week to get it fix NOPE!!!! They were able to fit me in the morning of the day i called!!! ERIC is amazing he has come to my house before to fix my heat!!! So i was sooo happy when he came to fix the AC! Not only is he professional but he explains everything he's going to do and gave me a price before even fixing it!!!!! I am sooo happy with their service BOTH times Eric has come!!! Thank you soo much!!!! read more

Our heat pump died in early May and I had to research how to get a replacement before the hot weather started. It was hard to understand the different models but I wanted something that had a reputation for reliability and a reasonable price. I ended up getting bids on a Goodman 14 SEER heat pump and air handler (if you haven't replaced your heat pump in the last few years, you will probably have to replace both the heat pump and air handler -- that's what I found out anyway). I also got a bid on a Lennox 14HPX heat pump and air handler. The final bid I got was on a Trane 4TWR heat pump and air handler. Prices from the heating and plumbing companies were the following -- each system was proposed by a different company: Goodman - $6,660 Lennox - $6,500 Trane - $5,654 In researching the different systems online, the Trane seemed to be the best and it also had the lowest bid. I went with the Trane from C.B. Lucas A.C., Heating and Plumbing in Dumfries, VA -- 703 590-3700. The sales person was Troy. He, like all the other representatives, gave me a good technical overview of what was needed and what they could provide. Troy went a bit further and showed me the companies price list for the different systems. He said to always ask to see the price list. C.B.Lucas company did a great job installing the system, they cleaned up the work area and did everything efficiently. I hardly knew they were there. The system has been working great. The Trane is larger than the old on, it much quieter and it cools better. It is also, according to the technicians, much more efficient. I am very happy with the work they did and I highly recommend them.. Be aware that you have to register the new system online within, I think, 90 days in order to get the 10 year warranty on the basic heat pump and air handler. read more

Charles came and installed my Air Scrubber to my HVAC system. Glad to have a knowledgeable worker in the trades to assist our family. He was courteous, patient and professional. He double checked my system before he left. Thanks guys!!! read more

I utilized them via Lowe's HVAC service. They gave me one of the four quotes I got. CB Lucas was the most professional and thorough of the four. They gave me options based upon what I needed and wanted. They also gave me the best value. After doing a ton of research on the companies and the producrts, we made the decision to go with CB Lucas and Lowe's. The turnaround from decision to installation was about 5 days. The 2 guys that came to do the install were polite, professional and answered all of my questions. They walked me through the system and any routine maintenance we would have to do. We walked through a 36 point inspection checklist and that was it. Both installers had been with CB Lucas for 10 years plus. That's the sign of a good company to me and my experience validated that. read more

Good people. Excellwnt work. We had a few bad issues that needed parts. Parts were ordedered timely and i was kept uptodate along the way. Never had to chase anyone down. Always calling to give me updates. Thank you! read more

My indoor coil failed. My home warranty providers technician said it was a TXV valve. It didn't sound quite right, so I went to CB Lucas, and Eric came out and diagnosed it as an indoor coil failure. I decided to go forward with the repair on a Friday, and they had the parts on Tuesday. Eric is a great technician and is worth his weight in gold when it comes to HVAC repairs. Give Big Eric a raise! He deserves it for all the time he has spent with my HVAC System! read more

They are my go-to for Heating, A/C and plumbing. I have had a furnace replaced, A/C unit install and a leak in my basement ceiling that were all fixed quickly and cheaper than others in the area. I switch to CB Lucas after getting outrageous quotes from one of their competitors who I use to have come out twice a year. Once I finally needed work that company gave me outrageous prices and told me to be wary of others who did it for less. C.B. Lucas has always gone above and beyond. read more

These guys are so amazing. Was told by another company that I needed new furnaces. I called CB Lucas who did a thorough job of checking my systems and no new system was needed at all. They saved me over $8,000 with their honesty. The other company was trying to rip me off, and CB Lucas saved the day! I won't use anyone else ever again! read more

I use CB Lucas for plumbing as well as HVAC service. Plumber (Greg) was great. Really did good work, was honest, charged me fairly. No hesitation if you need a plumber. read more

Ever since I received a quite expensive quote from a competitor - the guy on the back of the truck - I've used them for HVAC repair, InSinkErator repair, plumbing issues, and dishwater water line repair. Very nice and professional folks, and the prices are quite reasonable. They told me what was wrong, what they did to fix it, and what to watch for in the future. They explained several other options without the up-sell. In fact, one guy told me the part/effort was so minimal (~$5 and 10 minutes), he wasn't going to charge to fix it. I don't know how you can NOT use a company like that. read more

We needed a replacement HVAC system for our town home. Mike came out and did a thorough inspection before preparing an estimate, and did not try to sell the world to us. He gave several options and explained each one very well. We got 4 quotes from different companies, and not only was CB Lucas the most thorough, but also the best price. Two days later two guys from CB Lucas were installing the new system and did a fantastic job. It was obvious they were very experienced and detailed. They sat down with us in the end and went over the entire system. I highly recommend this company. read more

They have done a couple of plumbing jobs at my house and for several years I have had an annual contract for HVAC inspection with them. What I paid for plumbing has been reasonable and the HVAC inspection has been good. For both plumbing and HVAC, the guys who came were knowledgeable, talked with me about the issues, and gave useful information. Scheduling appointments with a phone call is easy. read more