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Get HVAC Replacement Done Right. Universe Has Done It Since 1954.

When the system goes, every hour without heat or cooling costs you.

Your heating and cooling system gets installed by a Nassau and Suffolk County team that sizes it correctly for your home, backed by free in-home estimates and honest recommendations. You get no surprises from the first call through the final test.

Contact us online or call for a free estimate on HVAC replacement today.

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Long Island’s HVAC Replacement Team

Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners turn to Universe when their heating and cooling system needs replacement.

Long Island HVAC is a different job than many other locations. You have oil heat in half the houses. Ductwork installed in 1962 that nobody has touched since. Electrical panels that were not designed for modern equipment loads. That’s just a couple of the reasons you need a local expert.

Universe has been working inside these homes since 1954. The same communities, some of the same families. That is not a marketing claim. It is just what 70 years of service looks like. As a BBB Accredited Business, Energy Star partner, PHCC member, and National Grid Value Plus Installer, we are also held to external installation standards and connected to rebate programs that put money back in your pocket on qualifying equipment.

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Fast HVAC Replacement on Long Island

An HVAC failure on Long Island is not a minor inconvenience.

January lows on Long Island sit in the mid-20s. August runs into the upper 80s and 90s, and the humidity makes it worse. When your HVAC system goes down, neither season gives you much flexibility.

Universe schedules same-day replacement across Nassau and Suffolk County and keeps 24/7 emergency coverage running year-round. Your technician shows up stocked for the job. Not with a quote and a follow-up appointment.

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Our HVAC Replacement Process

Replacing your HVAC system is a major decision, and Universe makes sure you have the information you need at every stage. Here is what replacement looks like when Universe handles it.

A technician comes to your home and looks at what you actually have: your current equipment, fuel source, ductwork condition, and how your home is laid out. Nassau County homes built in the 1950s and 1960s often have ductwork that was never designed for modern HVAC output, and that affects what system goes in. You receive upfront pricing with a clear explanation of what goes in, what it costs, and why it fits your home. Same-day and emergency scheduling are available for situations that cannot wait.

Licensed HVAC technicians handle the full replacement from start to finish, covering gas or oil connections, electrical, ductwork, and controls to manufacturer specifications and local codes. Gas or oil connections, ductwork, and electrical are all handled to manufacturer specs, and the work area is restored before the crew leaves.

Once installed, your system runs through a complete heating and cooling cycle to confirm reliable operation. Before we close the job, your system runs a full heating and cooling cycle and your technician confirms output matches what your home’s load requires.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7598 reviews
Tara Angelopoulos
20 hours ago
I had an issue with my HVAC, and Universal was able to send someone out very quickly. Both Chester and Dawid were knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and very respectful of my home. They diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for your excellent service! I will definitely use Universal again in the future and highly recommend them.
Excellent work by Patrick for a light fixture and hard wiring for a video doorbell with chime.
Michael Greer
1 week ago
Universe responded promptly to my service call and the technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had to wait a few days for the parts, but when it arrived (new sewage ejector pump) the repair was done quickly and everything worked perfectly.
howard valan
1 week ago
Tim the technician answered all my questions to my satisfaction and explained all my options thoroughly. His work solved my issue and he offered some insight into a replacement unit if I opted to do so.
Desiree Boucher
2 weeks ago
I had a great experience with Universe Home Services. I initially left a message on their call system and received a call back with 30 minutes from Laurie. I explained my concern and issue we were having with out Central AC and she was able to schedule service for that same day. I received text messages with arrival time, when the technician was on their way, and when they arrived at my home. Our service technician was Bob Grillo. He was super personable, kind and very thorough in his process. He answered all my questions and explained exactly what he was doing as he was troubleshooting. I had a great experience overall with the customer service as well as the job completion and would highly recommend Universe Home Services and Bob as the technician.
Danny Sutton from Sales was amazing.without him this was not possible.so kind and empathetic towards customer amazing service From the crew who was here to install the air condition Sean Dany Jared Brian Very professional polite and extremely knowledgeable They worked so efficiently and kept the area clean that you could not feel that a big job was completed after they left. I will recommend Universe home service to everyone out there who is looking for a reliable company.
shelly bansal
2 weeks ago
VERY. GOOD. SERVICES. THEY. COVER. GAURENTEE. FOR 5. YEARS. GOOD PRICE. TONY. ASHMAVI. THE. BEST. WHO. EXPLAINED. ALL DETAILS. AND. GIVE. GOOD PRICE. TOP. RATED. THANKS TO. UNIVERSAL. HOME. SERVICES
Scott Faucheux
2 weeks ago
We have used Universe now for a few installations, Anthony recently swapped out a toilet for us, cleared out a major blockage on a sewer line and Vidal just installed a whole house filtration system for us after our previous system failed on our 1929 house. They have been very polite, knowledgeable and efficient and have always given us fair and tiered options with pricing. We would highly recommend their services.
Justin Bridges
2 weeks ago
Micheal was a great technician, perfectly on time, fast detailed diagnosis, made quick work of the repair work, communicated everything. Universal did all my installations of all new HVAC and I always trust them with the maintenance.
Mario Sesso
3 weeks ago
Ac repair
Donna Cincotta
3 weeks ago
Kevin came to my home, evacuated the problem and detailed the situation to me. He ordered the new ductless equipment and installed it the next day. Kevin was professional, honest, neat and made sure the air conditioning was working properly. For my air conditioning units and repairs, I wouldnโ€™t go anyplace else.
The team was incredibly professional, friendly and worked efficiently to get the job done. I had a great experience
fran lucher
4 weeks ago
Came within reasonable time, fixed problem & checked for other possible issues.
William Funcheon
4 weeks ago
Dean, your technician is definitely an asset to your company. He was so thorough and kind. I canโ€™t say enough about him!
Laurence Andrews
4 weeks ago
I am pleased with the the service man that came out. He is very knowledgeable and professional
Donna Mckeon
4 weeks ago
Our service person Sean was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all questions we had. Definitely will use Universe home services again
I canโ€™t say enough good things about Universe home services and repairs. We have been a customer of Universe for years. Recently we had a plumbing issue and they were wonderful. Jeff the plumber was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We have also worked with Marc on a gas conversion. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. Great company with quality people! Update June 2026 – another 5 stars for Universe Home Services and electrician Dawid Boroch. Dawid was very professional, knowledgeable, and his work is exceptional. He explained the scope of the job and answered our questions before beginning his work and walked us through the results afterwards. Dawid was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him!
Marie kopczynski
4 weeks ago
Very professional Answer all my questions Did a great job
Ronald Goebel
4 weeks ago
Chester was the best service tech we ever had. A real credit to Universe-friendly, knowledgeable and thorough in his work
Elise Puig
4 weeks ago
From sales to installation I was confident that this was the company that would deliver!
Wendy Fiedler
4 weeks ago
Very informative introduction, stated work was performed very efficiently and timely, cleaned up after work was completed, workmen were all very polite and respectful. Great job!
Brenda Cohen
4 weeks ago
Ac repair
Quick response time, fixed issues within an hour and good communication from beginning to end. Will use Universe again and would recommend
Stephen Sacco
1 month ago
Very good. JP is terrific – an asset to Universe Bob also did a great djob with Sean was excellent at problem solving But why did he put this over surge ?
Patrick Hoey
1 month ago
Professional advice and good information provided. Peter was on time, called a few minutes in advance and is a very nice guy!

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What Changes When You Replace Your HVAC System

An aging HVAC system costs you every month it keeps running.

Long Island homeowners pay some of the highest energy costs in the country between PSEG electricity rates and fuel oil prices. A system that has aged past its efficiency peak is making an already expensive situation worse every month. A correctly sized replacement running at rated efficiency closes that gap from the first billing cycle.

If you have a bedroom that never gets cool in August or a back room that stays cold all winter, that is a system performance problem, not a structural fact of life. A replacement assessed against your home’s actual load and ductwork fixes uneven distribution. An HVAC system installed correctly for your home’s load reaches the thermostat setting and holds it, in every room.

Most HVAC failures happen at the worst possible time: the first cold snap of November, the hottest week of July. A new system with a manufacturer warranty behind it removes that uncertainty. You stop managing something that is running on borrowed time.

A significant share of Nassau County homes still run on oil heat. Replacement is when most homeowners make the switch to gas or a heat pump. You eliminate the delivery calendar, the tank on your property, and the exposure to oil price volatility in a single job. Universe handles the full conversion as part of the replacement.

Why Long Island Homeowners Choose Universe for HVAC Replacement

The company you choose for your HVAC replacement determines whether the job is done right and whether you have someone to call afterward.

Universe has been replacing HVAC systems in Nassau and Suffolk County since before most of the homes we work in were built. That longevity is earned.

Gas furnaces, oil furnaces, central AC, heat pumps, oil-to-gas conversions: your technician has done all of it in Nassau and Suffolk County homes. Long Island’s coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on outdoor equipment, and our technicians account for that during installation. Your technician has done this in Nassau and Suffolk County homes enough times that nothing about the job is unfamiliar.

Universe has been replacing HVAC systems in Levittown, Hicksville, Massapequa, and across Nassau and Suffolk County since 1954. Decades of HVAC work in Nassau and Suffolk County gives your technician a reference point for what these homes typically present and what solutions actually hold up.

No charge for the estimate. It covers your home’s actual heating and cooling load, your existing ductwork and fuel source, and all available options. You have the full picture on cost and system fit before a single appointment is booked.

HVAC replacements frequently surface related issues: an undersized electrical panel that needs upgrading before the new system can run, or plumbing work tied to the mechanical room. Universe covers all three trades. One call handles it.

HVAC systems fail at the worst times. Universe schedules same-day HVAC replacements for situations that cannot wait and maintains 24/7 emergency coverage throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Levittown, Garden City, Smithtown, Lindenhurst: the same crew availability regardless of where you are on the island.

National Grid rebates apply to many HVAC installations, especially oil-to-gas conversions and high-efficiency equipment upgrades. Universe determines what National Grid rebates and energy incentives apply to your specific installation and manages the submission so you do not have to. You do not leave money on the table.

When your HVAC system is in and running, Universe stays your point of contact for service, maintenance, and any follow-up questions. Questions, service needs, maintenance scheduling: the same company that installed your system is the one you call.


Keep Your New System Running with the Home Comfort Club

A new system is worth maintaining properly from the start.

Most HVAC failures that become emergency calls started as something a fall or spring tune-up would have caught: a heat exchanger showing early stress, a capacitor near the end of its service life, a filter so restricted the system is working against itself.

The Home Comfort Club schedules those visits automatically, one before heating season and one before cooling season, before small issues become failures.

Members also get priority scheduling, a discount on repair work, a credit toward a new system installation, and no dispatch fee when work is performed. Contact us to learn what the membership covers.

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Is It Time to Replace Your HVAC System?

Most systems give you a window before they fail. These are the signals to take seriously.

HVAC systems typically last 15 to 20 years, and Long Island’s coastal salt air accelerates wear on outdoor components. Many Nassau County homes built during the postwar era are still running equipment that is well past that window. A system at that age is not just losing efficiency. It is carrying real failure risk through every heating and cooling season that passes.

When the cumulative cost of keeping an aging system running approaches what a replacement costs, the financial calculation has already shifted. Homeowners in Merrick, Seaford, and Wantagh who schedule HVAC service every year are often past that threshold without realizing it.

When your bills keep rising with no change in how you use the system, your HVAC equipment is losing efficiency. On Long Island, where PSEG rates and fuel oil prices are among the highest in the country, that efficiency gap costs real money every month.

An HVAC system that runs constantly without bringing your home to the thermostat setting in August or January has stopped meeting your home’s demands. In Nassau County homes that have had additions or reconfigured layouts, an undersized or degraded system makes this problem worse with every passing season.


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Schedule Your HVAC Replacement

A free estimate and an honest conversation are the right place to start. Contact Universe Home Services to schedule your free HVAC replacement consultation.

We evaluate your home’s heating and cooling needs, walk you through every system option, and deliver clear pricing before the job starts.

Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to replace both the furnace and the AC at the same time?

Not always, but it is worth a serious conversation. If one system is significantly older or in worse condition than the other, replacing just the failing unit is reasonable. But when both are approaching 15 years, replacing together usually makes more financial sense: one installation, one set of permits, one disruption to your home. Your technician will give you an honest read on where each system stands before recommending anything.

What size HVAC system does my Long Island home need?

Sizing is calculated, not guessed. A technician performs a load calculation based on your home’s square footage, insulation quality, window placement, ceiling height, and ductwork condition. Many Long Island homes built in the postwar era have had additions or layout changes that affect what the current system can actually deliver. Installing an oversized system causes short-cycling, uneven temperatures, and premature wear. Installing an undersized one means your home never reaches the thermostat setting.

How long does an HVAC replacement take?

Most replacements are completed in a single day. Oil-to-gas conversions or installations that require electrical panel work may take longer depending on what is involved. Universe plans each job in advance so your home is not left without heat or cooling overnight when it can be avoided.

What HVAC rebates are available to Long Island homeowners?

National Grid offers rebates on qualifying high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, and NYSERDA incentives may apply depending on the system tier and your home’s current setup. Oil-to-gas conversions often qualify for additional programs. Universe identifies what applies to your specific installation and handles the paperwork so you are not leaving money on the table.

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