Before & After Gallery - Brandt HVAC Co Queens

HVAC Before & After in Queens, NY

HVAC work hides in basements, crawl spaces, and behind closed panels, so most of what a technician does never gets seen by the homeowner. That’s why we document the jobs we can. The before and after photos below show real conditions we find in Queens homes, from Flushing to Forest Hills to the Rockaways. Salt air near the coast, tight mechanical closets in prewar apartments, and aging ductwork in postwar colonials each leave a mark. Seeing the actual work is the honest way to judge a contractor, so here it is.

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Recent Transformations

Furnace Heat Exchanger Corrosion in a Kew Gardens Colonial

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The problem: The homeowner called after carbon monoxide readings spiked near the furnace during a routine check we did on the tune-up. The heat exchanger in a Goodman furnace had rusted through after 14 years of condensation buildup, worsened by humid Queens summers. What we did: We showed the owner the crack with a boroscope, wrote a firm replacement price, and swapped the exchanger out the next day under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. The result: CO readings dropped to zero, the furnace ran quieter, and the repair is covered in writing for a full year.

AC Refrigerant Leak Repair in Astoria

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The problem: A Carrier central air system lost cooling capacity over two weeks. The owner assumed it was low refrigerant, but just adding refrigerant without finding the leak is throwing money away. What we did: We ran a nitrogen pressure test, found a failing braze joint on the condenser line, and sealed it properly before recharging to spec. The result: Cold air returned the same day, and the owner now has a written guarantee on the repair, not another mystery top-up.

Furnace Igniter and Flame Sensor Replacement in Jackson Heights

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The problem: A Trane furnace would click but not fire on cold mornings. The igniter had cracked from hundreds of heat cycles, and the flame sensor was coated in carbon, which causes short cycling. What we did: We replaced both parts, which is standard practice since a dirty sensor will kill a new igniter faster. Most igniter replacements run $150 to $300 parts and labor in Queens. The result: The furnace fired on the first start and held flame cleanly. Owner got a written price before we touched anything.

Drain Pan and Condensate Line Replacement in a Forest Hills Co-op

The problem: A Daikin ducted unit in a co-op ceiling had a rusted drain pan that overflowed onto plaster. Co-op buildings are unforgiving when one unit damages the ceiling below. What we did: We replaced the pan, cleared the condensate line, and added a safety float switch so the system cuts off before it ever overflows again. The result: Dry ceiling, no mold, and the co-op board got documentation of the repair with our written guarantee.

Side Discharge Condenser Rewire in Bayside

The problem: A Rheem side discharge condenser stopped turning on. The contactor had welded itself shut, which is a common failure when ants and other insects get into the electrical cabinet, a regular occurrence in Queens brick homes. What we did: We replaced the contactor and tested the capacitor, which was weak, so both were done in one visit and priced in writing before the work. The result: The unit started cleanly, drew normal amps, and the owner got a clear answer on why the old parts failed.

Duct Sealing and Insulation in a Long Island City Loft

The problem: The loft owner said the far bedroom never cooled. The blower was running, but a duct collar had separated in the ceiling and was blowing conditioned air into the plenum space. Typical for converted industrial buildings in LIC. What we did: We reseated the collar, sealed it with mastic, and wrapped the exposed section. No new equipment, just proper craftsmanship. The result: Airflow to the bedroom doubled, verified with a digital anemometer, and the fix cost a fraction of what the owner expected.

Want Results Like These?

If you’re dealing with a furnace that won’t light, an AC unit that’s wheezing, or air that never seems to reach the back bedroom, call Brandt HVAC Co Queens at (845) 328-4955. We give you a written price before any work starts and a written guarantee on every repair. Text or call, any hour, a live person answers. We’ll send you the tech’s name and photo before they knock.

Written by Devin Marlowe, Owner at Brandt HVAC Co Queens, serving Queens since 2003.