Comfort SpecialistVoted Cecil County's
Best HVAC Contractor
Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Cecil County, MD
Local techs out of Rising Sun, Maryland. You get the price before any work begins.
4.9
200+ Google reviews
5 Years
Voted Best HVAC Contractor, 2021–2026
Certified
Trane Comfort Specialist & Mitsubishi Diamond
6 Counties
Across Maryland, Delaware & Pennsylvania
Hoot Heating & Air
Your Local Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Team
Hoot Heating & Air is a locally owned HVAC and plumbing company based at 301 W. Main Street in Rising Sun, Maryland. Greg Buttion founded Hoot in 2018 after nearly a decade in the field. We repair, replace and maintain furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners and ductless mini-splits for homes across Cecil and Harford Counties, New Castle County in Delaware, and southern Chester, Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania.
Dixon’s Plumbing, serving the area since 1989, joined Hoot in 2025, so one call covers heating, cooling and plumbing.
Hoot is the only company based in Cecil County that is both a Trane Comfort Specialist and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor. Your neighbors have voted us Best HVAC Contractor in the Cecil Whig Favorites every year since 2021.
Certified by the Brands We Install. Voted Best by Our Neighbors.
Trane Comfort Specialist
Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor
Cecil Whig Favorites: Best HVAC Contractor, 2021–2026
Our Services
What We Do
Heating, cooling and plumbing for homes across Cecil County and beyond.
Heating Repair
No heat? We fix furnaces and heat pumps across Cecil County, and you get the price before we start.
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AC Repair
Warm air, strange noises, or a unit that won’t start. We find the cause and quote the fix first.
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Heat Pumps
Trane and Mitsubishi heat pumps, sized for your home and installed by certified techs.
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Furnaces
Repair and tune-ups for every brand, plus high-efficiency Trane furnaces when it’s time to replace.
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Ductless Mini-Splits
Heat and cool an addition, a garage, or an older home without ductwork.
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Indoor Air Quality
Air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and better filtration for cleaner, more comfortable air.
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Plumbing
Leaks, drains, water heaters and well pumps from the Dixon’s Plumbing team, now part of Hoot.
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Maintenance Tune-Ups
A seasonal tune-up catches small problems early. Ask about our maintenance plans.
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How It Works
How a Hoot Service Call Works
1
Book Online or Call
Book online anytime or call (410) 658-6564. Your tech arrives in the scheduled window and calls ahead.
2
Get the Price First
Your tech finds the cause, explains it in plain English, and gives you the price before any work begins. No surprise charges at the end.
3
Fixed Right, Backed by Hoot
New installs are backed by Hoot’s own labor warranty, not a third-party administrator. If something isn’t right, you call us and we fix it.
Local. Not a Franchise.
A Rising Sun Team, Not a Call Center
Greg Buttion founded Hoot in 2018 after nearly a decade in the field. When you call, you reach our team in Rising Sun. Our techs train on the Trane and Mitsubishi equipment we install, and they explain what they find in plain English before any work starts.
- Maryland HVACR #90068
- Pennsylvania PA141419
- Delaware Master HVACR HM-0001033
- New Castle County UT0959
Service Area
Where We Work
From our shop in Rising Sun, we cover Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland, New Castle County in Delaware, and southern Chester, Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania, including Delta and Fawn Grove.
Not sure we come to you? See the full service area or call (410) 658-6564.
$89 Tune-Up and Safety Inspection
Get your system checked before the cold settles in. Financing is available on new systems, with approved credit.
Have Questions?
Common Questions
What areas does Hoot Heating & Air serve?
Hoot is based in Rising Sun and serves homes across Cecil County (Elkton, North East, Perryville, Port Deposit, Chesapeake City, Conowingo and more) and Harford County in Maryland, New Castle County in Delaware, and southern Chester, Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania. If you’re near the edge of that area, call (410) 658-6564 and we’ll tell you.
What are your hours, and what if my heat or AC fails after hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, call (410) 658-6564: calls go to our on-call team for heating and cooling emergencies. You can also book online anytime, and we’ll confirm your appointment during office hours.
How much does HVAC repair cost in Cecil County?
It depends on the problem, the part and the age of the system. Here’s how pricing works at Hoot: a diagnostic visit finds the cause, then the tech gives you the price for the repair before any work starts. If replacement makes more sense, you’ll see both options.
Is Hoot Heating & Air licensed and insured?
Yes. Hoot is insured and holds Maryland HVACR license #90068, Pennsylvania contractor registration PA141419 and Delaware Master HVACR license HM-0001033, and New Castle County license UT0959. We’re also a Trane Comfort Specialist and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor.
Do you work on all brands?
Yes. We repair furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners from all brands, and we install Trane and Mitsubishi Electric systems as a Trane Comfort Specialist and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor.
Are estimates on new systems free?
Yes. Estimates on new heating and cooling systems are free. Call (410) 658-6564 or book online, and we’ll walk you through your options, prices and financing.
Should I repair or replace my furnace or AC?
Look at three things: the system’s age, how much the repair costs compared with a new system, and how often it has broken down lately. An older system that needs a major repair is usually worth replacing. We’ll give you both prices and tell you which we’d choose.
Do heat pumps work in Cecil County winters?
Yes. Today’s heat pumps heat well through a typical Maryland winter. In colder snaps, many homes pair a heat pump with a gas or oil furnace as backup, which is called a dual-fuel system. We’ll tell you which setup fits your home and your energy costs.
How often should my HVAC system be serviced?
Once a year for a furnace or an air conditioner: the furnace in the fall, the AC in the spring. A heat pump runs all year, so it’s worth checking twice. Regular tune-ups catch worn parts early and keep the system running efficiently.
Does Hoot do plumbing?
Yes. Dixon’s Plumbing, serving the area since 1989, joined Hoot in 2025. The same team handles leaks, drains, water heaters, well pumps and fixtures, so one call covers heating, cooling and plumbing.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available on new furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners, with approved credit. Ask about current terms at your estimate, or see our financing page.