Essex County is the far edge of our service area — about 40–45 minutes from our Flanders shop — and we make the drive for Montclair, Bloomfield, Livingston, West Orange, Millburn, Nutley, and Belleville. The reason is the housing stock: pre-war colonials, Tudors, and multi-family homes with heating and cooling systems that need someone who thinks before they quote.
Older Homes Need Careful Work
Essex County homes tend to be older, with plaster walls, tight mechanical spaces, and systems that have been added onto over decades. That calls for a careful approach — proper load calculations instead of rule-of-thumb sizing, ductwork inspections before any replacement, and honest advice about what an old house actually needs versus what a salesperson wants to sell. We’re a small shop, and we’d rather do the job right than rush it.
What We Do Here
- Heating repair & installation — furnaces and heating systems, sized by calculation for older construction
- AC repair & installation — including homes getting central air for the first time
- Ductless mini-splits & heat pumps — ideal for Essex County’s older homes without ductwork, with minimal disruption to plaster and woodwork
- Maintenance tune-ups — spring and fall visits that keep aging equipment reliable
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really come all the way to Essex County? Yes — Montclair, Bloomfield, Livingston, West Orange, Millburn, Nutley, and Belleville are all within our range. Because it’s our longest drive, we schedule Essex County visits thoughtfully — mention your town when you call so we can plan the most efficient visit.
Our house has no ductwork. Can we still get central-style comfort? Yes. Ductless mini-splits deliver heating and cooling room by room with only a small wall opening per indoor unit — no tearing out plaster to run ducts.
Will installation damage our plaster walls and woodwork? We protect work areas and keep the footprint small. Ductless installs in particular are minimally invasive; full system replacements are planned around your home’s construction, not despite it.
Our heating system is very old but still works. Repair or replace? It depends on the repair cost, the system’s efficiency, and how many more years you plan to stay. We’ll lay out both options with real numbers so the decision is yours.
Call AGR HVAC
Essex County homeowner? Call (201) 477-8301 — our hours are 9–5. AGR HVAC, 16 Donna Ln, Flanders, NJ 07836.