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Virginia Class B contractor license #2705169173, in business since 2018.[1][2]

Bear Mechanical is a family-owned heating and air conditioning contractor on Mechanicsville Turnpike, established in 2018. Call or text (804) 210-5719, or use the request form on its site.

About Bear Mechanical

Bear Mechanical is a Mechanicsville heating, air conditioning and plumbing company. Its About page gives 2018 as the year established, and Virginia's contractor list shows BEAR MECHANICAL LLC first licensed on August 6, 2018. The homepage calls it family-owned and operated, and the BBB lists Adam Lucas as owner. The company's site says the team brings more than 30 years of experience, which the emergency repair page counts as combined experience.

The HVAC menu covers AC and furnace installation, repair and maintenance, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, HVAC zoning, smart thermostats, air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and gas fireplaces. It also lists tank and tankless water heaters, boilers and radiators. The About page shows Goodman, American Standard, Rheem and Ruud under Brands and says "We work on most brands."

The site prints its terms: free estimates, a one-year warranty on replacements, and 10 years on parts and a year on labor for new systems. It offers 20% off for military, veterans, first responders and seniors. Each coupon must be mentioned when you schedule and can't be combined with other offers. Payment options on the contact page include cash, check, the major cards and an online invoice link.

Bear keeps a weekday 8-to-4 office, and the site says after-hours service is available on weekday evenings and weekends. The serving area page lists 33 towns, from Ashland and Glen Allen to Tappahannock and Petersburg. The site also advertises drain cleaning, repiping and backflow testing, but the state license carries HVAC and gas fitting specialties, not plumbing, so the HVAC and gas work is what the license covers.

Bear Mechanical services

  • AC installation, repair and tune-ups: central air systems
  • Furnace and heater work: installation, repair and maintenance
  • Heat pump installation
  • Mini-split installation: ductless systems
  • HVAC zoning and high-efficiency system upgrades
  • Indoor air quality: filtration, air purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers
  • Thermostats: smart thermostat installation and thermostat repair
  • Gas fireplace services: installation, maintenance and repair
  • Water heaters: tank and tankless installation and repair
  • Boilers and radiators: installation and repair of hydronic heating

Known for: After-hours heating and air repair · Gas fireplaces and gas appliances · Ductless mini-splits and zoning

Hours

Monday–Friday8 AM–4 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed

As published by the business[3]. Call ahead on holidays.

What to know before you call

  • The office is open 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday. The contact page says "Mon - Fri: Anytime after 4 pm, there are after-hour services available" and "Sat - Sun: After-hour services available."[3]
  • The request form says a Bear Mechanical representative "will contact you the next business day." For anything urgent, call or text (804) 210-5719 instead.[4][5]
  • Discounts of 20% for military, veterans, first responders and seniors carry the terms "Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Restrictions apply. Must mention this coupon at the time of scheduling."[6]
  • The site lists free estimates, "One-Year Warranties on Replacements" and "New System 10-Year Parts Warranty and 1-Year Labor".[5][7]
  • The site also advertises plumbing such as drain cleaning and repiping. The state license shows HVAC and gas fitting specialties, not plumbing (PLB), so ask who holds the plumbing license before booking plumbing work.[1][5]

How to hire a licensed HVAC contractor in Virginia

  • Heating and cooling work over $1,000 needs a Virginia Board for Contractors license. You can check any company by name or license number on DPOR's License Lookup.[8][9][10]
  • Class limits the size of the contract. Class C: over $1,000 and under $30,000. Class B: $30,000 to under $150,000. Class A: $150,000 or more. Get a written price first, then make sure it fits the class on the license.[8]
  • Virginia makes a master HVAC tradesman license a condition of an HVAC contractor's license.[8]
  • Look for HVAC (HVA) among the license specialties, and Gas Fitting (GFC) for gas piping and appliances. A Home Improvement (HIC) license by itself does not cover HVAC or gas work.[11]

Bear Mechanical questions

Is Bear Mechanical licensed in Virginia?

Yes. BEAR MECHANICAL LLC is licensed by the Board for Contractors as a Class B contractor, license 2705169173, with HVAC (HVA) and Gas Fitting (GFC) specialties. It dates from August 6, 2018 and expires December 31, 2026, so look for a renewal after that date.[1]

Does Bear Mechanical offer emergency service?

Yes, as published. The emergency repair page describes round-the-clock heating and air repair, and the contact page says after-hours service is available any time after 4 PM on weekdays and on weekends. For an urgent problem, call or text (804) 210-5719.[3][12]

What areas does Bear Mechanical serve?

The serving area page lists 33 Virginia communities, including Ashland, Hanover, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Sandston, Midlothian, Chester, Petersburg, New Kent, West Point and Tappahannock. The company is on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville, according to its Google Business Profile. If your town is not on the list, ask when you request service.[13][14]

How long has Bear Mechanical been in business?

Bear's About page says it was established in 2018, the same year its contractor license was issued (August 6). The company's site also says its team has more than 30 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing, which the emergency repair page describes as combined experience, not the age of the company.[1][2][12]

Does Bear Mechanical offer discounts or warranties?

The site offers 20% off for military, veterans, first responders and seniors. Each coupon is not valid with other offers and must be mentioned when you schedule. The site also lists free estimates, a one-year warranty on replacements, and a 10-year parts and 1-year labor warranty on new systems.[5][6]

How we checked

Source-checked Oct 29, 2026 · 16 dated sources

Why we listed them

The company's site calls it family-owned and locally owned, Virginia licensed BEAR MECHANICAL LLC in 2018, and its Google and BBB listings place it on Mechanicsville Turnpike.[2][12]

The company's site calls it family-owned and locally owned and operated, and the BBB lists Adam Lucas as owner of Bear Mechanical, LLC.[5][12][15]

License and history

  • VA Class B #2705169173 · Contractor (HVAC (HVA), Gas Fitting (GFC)). Expires Dec 31, 2026; checked Oct 28, 2026.[1]
  • In business since 2018[2]

Credentials

  • Family-owned[5]
  • Locally owned and operated[12]
  • Virginia Class B contractor, HVAC and gas fitting[1]

Sources

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