I'm updating my review to cover my experience having FH Furr replace an existing HVAC system in my…read moreDistrict of Columbia condo. This review focuses on the installation team's workmanship, issues encountered, and the company's responses--or lack thereof--when addressing these problems. Generally, their technicians have been helpful, which is why I rated them two stars; however, service quality varies depending on who you get.
The main concern lies with the quality of installation. I chose FH Furr to install a new unit in January 2025, after sales representative Mike Miyasato quoted me and assured all work would meet code and FH Furr standards. They even provided a "Guarantee" certificate outlining warranties, and an install manager (whose name I don't know) assessed the project and confirmed the quote--which, in hindsight, was likely for a unit larger than necessary for my space. That mistake was partly mine, but not the focus here. The installation team, led by Xuan Pham, completed the job in one day but left my bathroom--the only one in the condo and where the air handler is located--in a messy state. It seemed they made no effort to clean up debris or drywall dust. While I don't have a photo of the initial mess, photos attached show what they left behind in the ceiling. I had to clean up myself so my pregnant wife and I could use the bathroom. The next day, contractor Robert "Lee" Cramer handled the drywall and painting but left a large hole near the return vent and failed to paint the ceiling, as seen in attached photo. He said his task was only to "prepare for paint," even though the invoice included both drywall and painting. I ended up buying supplies and painting the ceiling myself.
About a month after installation, in late February 2025, another problem arose that required technician Kevin Pineda's assistance. According to the invoice, he found the disconnect wasn't fully inserted, preventing the outdoor unit from running. Once fixed, the system worked properly.
By May 2025, as the weather warmed, condensate from the unit exposed further installation flaws: the drain pan leaked because it wasn't properly leveled and lacked a float switch. Both issues are documented in the invoice excerpt shown in attached photo. I later learned a float switch is required by code and standard practice when installing a unit above living spaces. To prevent damage, I set out a bowl to catch leaks and requested service. Technician James 'Ruffin' Price diagnosed the issue and escalated it to management. I was told repairs would come quickly. Documentation of these findings is in photos attached. Soon, an install team member returned and insisted the drain pan was fine, dismissing the prior technician's concerns. On June 6, 2025 contractor Mihaita Morovan repaired and painted the damaged drywall (photo attached).
Unfortunately, the problems didn't stop there. Less than a month later, as summer temperatures increased, the unit began leaking heavily again, resulting in multiple wet spots and visible mold growth on the ceiling. It took several calls--and even a legal threat--to finally get a response. Technician Thomas Edwards came out, listened to my concerns, properly fixed the drain pan, and wrote up a detailed report while promising to escalate the issue at their quality control meeting. His documentation and related photos are attached. Within weeks, another contractor repainted the water-damaged ceiling but didn't remove all the ruined drywall, so paint soon peeled and chipped. I eventually completed the repairs myself and am relieved the unit has caused no further harm to my condo.
Overall, this experience did not match the warranties and guarantees FH Furr promised. The countless hours spent contacting the company and missing work for technician visits hurt my family financially. This ordeal has left me unwilling to use their Gold Preferred Partner Plan for maintenance, even though it was part of my contract. At this point, I want nothing more to do with FH Furr, and I cannot recommend their services.