Southern Maryland's local HVAC team · since 2012
Born and raised in St. Mary's. In the trade since 1998.
I'm Ricky Graves, owner of Graves Heating & Air. I've spent over 25 years working in HVAC right here in Southern Maryland. We're a locally owned company built on quality workmanship, straightforward service, and taking care of our customers.
- Price before we start
- We fix, we don't push
- Licensed & insured · MD HVACR #01-21983
- 4.9
- Google rating
- 388+
- Google reviews
- 14+
- years serving SOMD
How can we help?
What do you need today?
Something broke, it's time for a tune-up, or you're thinking about a new system. Start here.
Build your quote
Compare new systems side by side in a few minutes. We send the written quote.
Build your quoteHow it works
What happens when you call us
- 1
You book it
Online any time, or call the office weekdays 8 to 5.
- 2
We find the real problem
A Graves tech tracks down what's actually wrong, not just the part making noise.
- 3
You decide
You see the price before we pick up a tool. Yes, no or "let me think" are all fine.
- 4
We clean up
We fix it, clean up after ourselves and get out of your way. Then we'll ask how we did.
Why Graves
How we do business
“What I’m teaching my boys is what I expect from our crew: be honest, put yourself in the other person’s shoes, work hard, and don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Own it and make it right.” — Ricky
You'll know the price first
You approve every repair and its price before any work starts.
No pressure
If a small part fixes it, that's what we'll tell you, even when a new system would be a bigger sale.
Second opinions are free
Got a big quote from somebody else? Send it over and we'll tell you honestly what we think.
Pay over time
Financing on new systems, so a breakdown doesn't wreck the budget.
Maintenance membership
Graves Membership Club
Prevent breakdowns, save on repairs, and keep your home comfortable all year long.
Essential oil coverage: Precision tune-up for an oil furnace: combustion analysis and burner adjustment, a new oil nozzle, and a new oil filter and pump strainer. Does not include heat exchanger cleaning.Complete oil coverage: Everything in Essential — combustion analysis and burner adjustment, a new oil nozzle, a new oil filter and pump strainer — plus precision heat exchanger cleaning.
- Same-day priority scheduling
- No service fees on repairs
- 3-year labor warranty
- Indoor and outdoor coils cleaned
- Next-day priority scheduling
- 50% off service fees
- 2-year labor warranty
- Tune-ups plus deep condenser cleaning
- Priority over non-members
- 25% off service fees
- 1-year labor warranty
- Two seasonal tune-ups
Prices for one system. Pick how many systems and whether you heat with oil, and every plan updates.
Recent installs
Recent jobs
Real photos from real Graves jobs. Our techs snap the good ones before they leave.
Meet the owner
Family-Owned. Locally Built.
Today, we're still a small, locally owned business based in Hollywood, Maryland. I believe in staying personally involved, doing quality work, and building lasting relationships with the people we serve.
- 25+ Years of HVAC Experience
- Lincoln Tech Graduate
- Maryland Master HVAC License Holder
- Locally Owned & Operated Since 2012
Ricky Graves, Owner
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Expert advice
Tips on heating, cooling, energy savings and indoor air quality.
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Service area
From Solomons to Leonardtown
Our vans are out across St. Mary's and Calvert every weekday. You've probably passed one on Three Notch Road.