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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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Chris did a great job. Very efficient and neat.
Jamie did an evaluation of my home for the purpose of installing an HVAC Ductless system – he was very thorough and professional- I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a new system
Alex riviera was fantastic. Super knowledgeable and was a great help. Definitely recommend! Marc Thompson- comfort advisor explained our options with knowledge and patience.The installation technicians John Mahnken, Matt Drury and Bryan Fiddler did a very good job. Cleaned everything after the job.
Both Melanie and Nick very professional. Hard workers, know their stuff. Iโ€™m very happy with them and will be calling them back for more work.
We are really happy with our service contract with Universe, it keeps our systems humming and costs reasonable. They come right away and are very clean and professional. It seems all plumbers make that claim but these guys actually are.
Very knowledgeable electrician. I needed to install the smart doorbell and I am satisfied neither the outcome.
Great service. Thank u
Mike from Universe has been to my home a few times for different issues. He has been able to take care of it every time. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable and does a great job. Thanks again.
First thank you for coming out! To help my family, great guys did great work plus gave us some information regarding upgrading
Universe service is punctual, knowledgeable and fast.
Chester was professional, efficient and courteous.
Knowledgeable, patient, and explained ductless AC clearly. Neat and tidy installation and clean up. Excellent job!
James did a great job, he brought up some issues that could pertain to a project I was getting a quote for. With his expertise he gave me that chance to talk about things I would have not realized could have had an impact on the work I needed to get done on the house. Thank you!
James was excellent! A calm presence during chaos. He explained the process and gave me a timeline.
Tony Ashmawi looked at my existing system. He didnโ€™t feel that I needed to replace the boiler and hot water heater now but there was some issues that I needed repaired now. Since both units were installed during super storm sandy I wanted to replace everything now.
Great service and very professional. My hot water heater broke down, and I contacted Universe. They arrived first thing in the morning to investigate and recommend a replacement since mine is already 10 years old. They returned on Monday and completed the job in a few hours. I love the job; it was well-organized and clean. The workers explained everything to me very clearly. Highly recommended!
Service tech Jeff was very professional and fast.
Really good service
Service was taken care of and well explained. Additional services will be taken care of in a timely fashion.
Sean Clemens is very professional. I will highly recommend him to my friends
I requested Peter again, he is a great asset to Universe. But, I will say everyone I speak to is very helpful, patient and kind.
Dylan Allen was a knowledgeable, professional technician. He explained all he was going to do in a way I coukd understand it. He was very helpful if something was needed. He was very personable. He has been to my home on two different occasions and each time I was very satisfied.
I got a quote for oil to gas conversion. Jamie was on time, pleasant to speak with, and thoroughly explained the details of the work that would be done.
Jeff M is a nice guy very helpful
Once again very happy with the responsiveness and respect for the home. Great job and a quick work! Mike was great!

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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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