I've had two interactions now with Marcell and his team, and both went well. We had a furnace start making strange sounds at the end of 2021 and shopped around for mechanics who could look into it. Advance Heating & Air Conditioning answered the most promptly and provided the best pricing so we went with them to take a look at the furance. Marcell was there the next day and came back with a fair diagnosis; the furnace is nearing the end of it's life and we had three options- a) let it be and wait till it dies b) throw parts at it in hopes of extending the life a little c) replacing the furnace. We went with Option A and lived with the furnace until earlier this month (beginning of 2023) when the furnace completely died. I enjoyed working with Marcell previously, so we went back to him to ask for furnace options. He provided three alternatives (Coleman, Goodman, and Payne) and even looked into the warranties of each. We ultimately went with Goodman due to it's superior warranty. Before I knew it, Marcell and team had the new furnace put in and the house was heated again. Enjoyed working with these guys for their professionalism, expertise, and timing. read more

Marcell is awesome! My a/c went out on the hottest day of the year. I called Marcell at 10 PM at night and he answered. He was super friendly on the phone and said he could fit me in the next day. All the other repair services weren't available until next week -- I would have cooked in my house until then! Marcell arrived at my house on time and was super friendly. He diagnosed the problem rapidly with some quick tests. He fixed the issue quickly and explained how I can help maintain the system in good working order with regular cleaning of the exterior filter. We tested the system twice to be sure it was working correctly and everything checked out tip-top. He did the work for a very fair price. He was patient, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and efficient. I most highly recommend Marcell and Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning! Mark T. read more

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Marcell did an amazing job installing an AC unit in our home for a reasonable price. He followed Covid protocols and had the work done in no time. He made sure that there was no dust or debris in the house he came prepared with his team. In a week the whole project was complete with new vents, AC, unit and furnace. For great and reliable service choose Marcell. The system works amazing and we are all ready for the summer! read more

I had an HVAC problem in my Mountain House, CA home. Before working with the Advance Heating & Air Conditioning team, I engaged two HVAC professionals who were unable to identify the specific problem. I found "Advance Heating & Air Conditioning" next door and left the VM. Marcello timely contacted and set an appointment with me. They are licensed contractors. He is clear about the problem, and he solved it on time. His behavior is professional and very transparent. Overall, I would strongly suggest the Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning. read more

We were very fortunate to find advance heating they've provided us the most reasonable quote out of the 5 quotes I've received Excellent work to install ac unit in addition to the furnace we already have. Definitely recommend read more

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My parents' water heater gave out on Christmas day. I don't think we could have asked for a worse day in terms of trying to get someone to respond to our call. My husband got a call back from this company right away. They said they could come out the next day. That is the best we could have asked for given the holiday. We knew we would need a replacement heater given the age of it. This company had everything in stock, gave a reasonable bid, and was able to complete the job in a reasonable time frame. We would highly recommend them and use them again if needed. read more

Excellent service. Marcell and his team installed our new heat pump and removed a decades old furnace. Our house was built in the 40s so getting the wires and piping to connect from the attic to the outdoors was a challenge to say the least. Marcell's (and his team) can do attitude found a way to make it work. They went out of their way to make sure our system works (it made weird noises at night) even coming back on a Sunday to fix it so that we don't sleep in the cold without heating. 10/10 will recommend. read more

Look no further for your heating and air conditioner needs. Marcell was super professional and friendly with getting a quote for a furnace install - and he was able to provide a quote without a pre-visit just based on address, square footage and location of furnace. Even though there were some setbacks with the unit shipped (not a fault of his) he kept me updated through the process and went above and beyond to still honor the date for the install and worked through a late shift just to make sure the work was completed with the highest of quality and satisfaction (Have i mentioned that this is also during a busy Christmas week?). The quality of his workmanship can be seen in the attached picture on how clean and well installed it looks - it surely looks like the work of someone that takes pride in his profession. All in all I am super happy with this company and will definitely be recommending those to family and friends from now on. Thanks Marcell! (accepts Zelle, Paypal as payment method) read more

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We hired Marcell and his team for installing a new AC to our house and the job was done perfectly. I quoted quite a few vendors before and even signed contract with one, however they either gave ridiculously high quote or being unprofessional. I'm glad that I finally ended up with Advance Heating. Their price is very competitive yet their service shows no compromise. They walked me through all the models that fits my need and let me pick the one I want. During the work they always make sure my house is as clean as it was before they finish that day's work. The job was done delicately with all the details carefully considered. I definitely recommend them read more

I had a very positive experience working with Marcell. We were installing a nest thermostat and ended up blowing a fuse in the HVAC. I used Yelp to get a quote from a few contractors, and Marcell responded quickly with a fair price. He showed up at my home on short notice to diagnose the issue, and gave me clear steps on how to fix the issue (what part to buy, where to get it). The fix itself was simple once I knew what to do, so I was able to do the remainder on my own, which makes it easier if an issue recurs. I would definitely use this service again, and appreciate their attentiveness and quality of work. read more

I hired Marcell to come fix and old wall heater, and he was able to come out in just 2 days, whereas every other company had longer wait times. Once he arrived it only took 5 mins for him to make a quick repair and get everything working again. Fast and friendly. I'd happily recommend him to friends and strangers. read more

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Just had Advance install a DAIKIN 12,000 btu mini split for our mid-century modern in the East Bay hills. The DAIKIN comes with a 10 year warranty. With summer fast approaching and the relatively brief but intense heat waves becoming the norm for the Bay Area, I felt we were lucky to book Advance. I had 3 estimates and Advance beat them all by almost 3K. Total install time took two days: first day was the needed electrical work, 220v and wiring, 2nd day was the interior head unit and outside compressor unit. So far so good, the entire upstairs area effectively cooled down within 30 minutes. Marcel came by to conduct a final walk through and assured me he and his team are available if any issues come up. read more

Our rental home in Pittsburg has an old air conditioner that was not working well. Since we don't live there, Marcel made it so easy, above and beyond! Just only a couple phone calls and texts, he got the job done within 3 days. Brand new air conditioner was installed properly and made our tenants happy! In the near future, we are planning to replace the heating system by using his service as well. Also, we might ask him to do a routine maintenance. What a great service! Thank you. read more

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Marcel and his team gave us the most competitive quote for a mini-split system, far beating the competitors. We chose a Gree system (they are technically "off brand", but they make a third of the mini splits in the world, mainly in Asia, and are made by the same company that manufactures Daikin systems, and I worked in an office that had a Gree system that works great). They finished the work in a timely manner and it passed inspection. They even accommodated a request to change some things about outside placement of the conduits. Thanks Marcel! read more

Having gone through the heat waves of 2020 we were ready to get an AC installed for thr whole house. A coworker referred Advance Heating and Air Conditioning to us. Marcell was honest and didn't try to upsell us on anything. He gave us his recommendations based on practical considerations and provided sensible options. We chose to get a heat pump installed. The work was done without much trouble. Throughout the work they observed safety precautions, kept to themselves, and cleaned up after themselves after each day. They show up on time and got things done without delay. The job was done exactly as agreed. They were understanding and accommodating to reasonable changes upon request. We are very happy with their work and the results. I would be happy to refer them to others. read more

Marcell and his team were responsive, accommodating, safe, personable, and professional. Marcell and his team installed a central A/C unit (after last year's hot summer) and a Nest console in our house. He gave us fair prices, especially in comparison to the quotes that I got from other specialists in the area. Overall, we were really satisfied with our experience and we'll certainly be using this company for any HVAC-related issues or installations in the future. It's also worth noting that my father-in-law is actually a retired HVAC commercial engineer and he inspected the work that Marcell's team did and was very satisfied with it. Thank you Marcell and team! read more

Marcel and his company are honest and offer great value! I reached out to Marcel after another HVAC provider was trying to charge me $35k to replace my AC. This seemed absurd so I was trying to get other opinions. Marcel came out and took a look at my system. He told me I didn't need all the bells and whistles that the other company had said I needed. On top of this, he ended up being about 50% the cost of the other company. I booked him right away and he had my new furnace and AC installed the next weekend. Highly recommend him and his business. read more

Marcell and team helped us put new Air condition and new heater unit with dual zone. Heater was functional but it was very old (gave us the deal with AC installation) and dual zone certainly help with heating or cooling of the house. There was very little room to install that in first place but his team was able do it. Also we need the AC unit on specific side of the house which was bit tricky as no crawl space and vaulted ceiling but kudos to their effort and experience they managed to sneak in do what was promised Work was done neatly, safely and finished on time and threw in free nest thermostat for dual zone. read more

Marcell and his team at Advance Heating & Air Conditioning just finished replacing our older furnace and non-functioning AC. We've been putting off our replacement for over a year. Just couldn't find the right team until a family friend recommended Marcell. Most others we met with would try to oversell us on more expensive equipment or push a specific brand. The project went smoothly and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. Marcell is honest, knowledgeable, and most importantly keeps his word. When he says something, you can be sure that he is going to get it done. His install team showed up on time, took safety pre-cautions, and most importantly respectful of our house. I watched as they skillful performed the install without taking any shortcuts. The price was very reasonable and the final amount was what was quoted. No extra/hidden costs! We are very happy with our new Bryant furnace and AC. Can't wait for summer to be here so that we can try it out. I've already recommended him to a friend of mine and will continue recommending him to everyone I know. read more

Working with Marcell was great. I was really happy with the service and his level of knowledge. He is also up front about what work is essential vs nice to have. I was really impressed by the pricing. We had two furnaces replaced. Other quotes were in the $18k - $20k range. Marcell got it done for $9k and used high quality furnaces: Goodman and Payne. I was initially skeptical of the price, but I did some research and was happy with the quality of the furnaces. Marcell is also really knowledgeable and responsive - highly recommended. read more

1. Friendly and communicative 2. Good value compared to the other 2 quotes I got for replacing my entire hvac system (heat, a/c, insulation, ducts) 3. Professional team following covid rules Would recommend using Marcell for your HVAC needs! read more

Update: 1. The driveway was fine before they came and broken after they left. So it was very likely caused by the equipment. And the damage is the concrete is now sinking, below the rest of areas. The cracked piece is still there. 2. I got the registers replaced by my GC and he said there is no reason they couldn't replace them if they are professional. The registers could be found easily in any Home Depot. Even thought the original registers are not producing, there are a lot of same size alternatives. 3. They promised pull the permit but still not any update after two months. And my contractor said they violated the electrical codes so he doubted they couldn't pull it; It's fraud. ----- The business did 5 stars before you pay them, but I would give 0 after you paid them. They would be slow or even unresponsive to your questions and concerns. I hired them to replace the whole HVAC system. They installed the system on mid May and then I reported the problems to them on the same day, but they still have not solved any of them on today. 1. They damaged the driveway and promised to fix but still not... 2. The register has incredible noise level (73db/disturbing) and dust problems. They promised they could replace the registers at the beginning but now they kept saying the previous system was too old. Yeah. I know it's old. that is the reason I wanted to replace the whole system. It doesn't make sense you couldn't replace something because it's too old. So they haven't done anything yet to fix.... Right now the noise problem makes it hard to sleep when the system is working... 3. Right now they seems to be disappeared; they don't reply the messages nor answer the phones now.... read more

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Let me just start by saying I don't handout five star reviews often. However in this case, Marcell and his team deserve five stars and more. I contacted Marcell to get a quote on how much it would cost to get an air condition unit installed in my home due to the ridiculous heatwave we were having at the time. Marcell was referred to me by a friend of mine. I told him the situation and he asked for a few photos (the breaker, backyard area and the heater I currently had). After he reviewed the photos he gave me a quote which my jaw drop in a good way. I thought "no way on earth this is possible". So I did my due diligence and called a few other places whos prices were astronomical. I called Marcell back and asked him a few more questions regarding what other places were saying I needed, pretty much fact checking them. After reading a few additional reviews I decided I would go with Marcell and his team. The fact that Marcell was 100% honest with me about what I needed went a long way and his prices were beyond reasonable. Marcell and his team showed up at 9am on a Monday and proceeded to get to work. They removed my old heater and disposed of it. They were very transparent of what was going to be done so I was never out of the loop. By the day's end they were nearly complete and said they would be back the next day to clean up the loose ends. The following day they showed up at the same time and cleaned up any loose ends that needed to be done and then tested the heater to make sure the house was cooling down as it should. My family and I could not be any happier now that we have air condition. Its really a game changer. Marcell and his team did an amazing job installing everything. To add to their amazing customer service, I was having the siding of my house redone at the sametime so I called him to remove part of the unit which required him to come back out and unplug everything. He agreed to come out and unplug everything then to just let him know when we needed everything to go back to normal. Now that is amazing service going beyond what is needed. Their ability to accommodate my situation and work with me says volumes about their service. They are so good I've recommended them to family and friends. If you're looking to have service done to your heater or air condition unit. The buck should stop here with Marcell and his team. You get no hassling and a guy who is 100% honest with you in what you need and don't need. Honest work is hard to find nowadays, so do yourself a favor if you're looking to get some work done just give him a call, you won't regret it. read more

Marcell is great to work with for your heater and AC needs. He knows his stuff and is very trustworthy. His crew was professional in all aspects. They put floor protection down and all the way up my stairs. I was very impressed. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Marcell and his crews. He installed a new central AC in my house a week ago. This company is a rare find these days. Very professional, respectful and knowledgeable. He is very transparent, will discuss all options and beat any ones price hands down. Pricing is very fair and they respect your house, will put pads in working areas and clean up after they are done. I am a building inspector for a City here in the bay area for the last twenty years and I have inspected many HVAC company's work. Marcell and his crews work is in par or above some of the very best company's work at half the cost. I highly recommend these guys. read more

always prompt, available, and quick! Customer service is great. You get what you pay for! Will continue to do business with them for my home. read more

Wow ! Impressive ! What a fantastic business overall! Fast great quality and price plus the owner is very friendly and responsive. This business is the best professional business have been dealing for years !! read more

Gave us a verbal low ball bid, then never showed up for the inspection not did they follow up on text messages.

Marcell and his team did an outstanding job installing AC to my HVAC here in San Francisco. It was not an easy job, and they were courteous, respectful and clean, and worked hard to get the job done. Really nice guys, highly recommended! read more

Smart Heating & Air Conditioning saved our day! Our heat went out during one of the coldest winters. My husband and I called several HVAC companies in area who were unable to help us immediately. Mike was not only able to send an emergency technician same day, but was able to come with in 4 hours. Our problem was repaired quickly and our heat returned within 35 minutes of their visit. Upon careful inspection Mike also found a gas leak and we were able to make a follow-up appt. to fix leak within the same week. Mike was kind, knowledgeable and experienced. He walked us through several options and his prices were reasonable. We highly recommend business that we will plan on working with in the future. read more

Found Marcell not based on word of mouth, but based on online reviews, and I got a quote from him alongside a few others (initially via photos / phone, thanks to COVID-19). I gave him the size of my system based on what other contractors had said, but he correctly pointed out based on just *one* photo that I was incorrect and my system was actually smaller than I thought. Pretty impressive if you ask me. His prices were surprisingly good too, so can't recommend him enough, especially among a trade that typically has most of the real pros doing commercial (vs. residential). His only downside is that he is a bit skeptical on recommending newer, more efficient heat pump systems, which in fact work amazingly well in our Bay Area climate. That said, he's a pro and just needs a little bit of nudging from the homeowner to do a fantastic job with heat pumps as well. read more

Marcel came out late on a Sunday evening to diagnose and repair our very old furnace. Other companies didn't even respond or if they did just said a tech wasn't available until later in the week. Not only was it fast, convenient service. Marcel has a great personality and gave some tips on what to consider for our new furnace. Thanks Marcel! read more

Marcel and his team were quick and efficient. Agreed to price on Tuesday, crew was here Thursday, all done Saturday. New furnace and air conditioner. No surprises. Pleasure working Marcel and his experienced team. read more

Unfortunately I'm posting AGAIN because it seems like the only way to get the owners attention. I see plenty of good reviews and I'm not sure why my experience is the opposite but I have to say again that I would NOT use this company! They have been giving us the run around for months trying to fix a botched installation of a mini split heating/cooling system. Since I last posted Marcel admitted the guy he employed to do the installation scammed and botched multiple jobs in addition to ours. He assured me it would be fixed and it has not been. We now have liquid dripping down the walls where the units are installed and they of course still don't work properly. Despite months of frustration I would not be posting if the employees of this company would have rectified the situation but they absolutely haven't. I can't recommend against using them more strongly. read more

I highly recommend them for all your HVAC needs. They were prompt, did great work, and even went above and beyond to install a new thermostat. The owner is on-site doing the work and stands by what he does. read more

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Marcell and his crew did a great job installing a heater and air conditioning unit in my house. He was recommended to me by a friend, because of his great service and reasonable price. I had the same positive experiences that my friend had, but in addition Marcell returned to fix some problems after the job was completed, without hesitation. Thank you Marcell. read more

Marcell was very upfront about all the options we had and came in more than half of our next reasonable bid for the job. We got a heat pump for our house since we were going solar. Installation took 3 days and everyone involved followed covid guidelines, even laying down a walkway as to not dirty the floors. When the installation was finished the unit was working great and very quiet. I would recommend Marcell to anyone looking to get their HVAC installed professionally for a great price. read more

Marcell and his crew are great, he didn't try to upsell me at anytime, I told him what I needed and he gave me a fair price for it. Nice and clean work all the way. Thank you Marcell. read more

Marcel is great! So glad to have finally found the "go-to" company for my HVAC issues.

I decided that after 2 hot summers and likely that being the normal, I would get some quotes to add AC to my house and at the same time get a check-up on my existing heating system and ducting. Long story short, I needed a complete overhaul. I requested a numerous amount of quotes and used the Yelp feature to collect them all and I was able to connect with Marcell and Advance Heating and AC. When his quote came in virtually, I asked him to come see and confirm to make sure there weren't any hidden items. He kept his price and confirmed all the work that all the other bidders were wanting to charge so much for, even double in some cases. He was so clear with what needed to be done, explained exactly what was needed with all the ducting that needed to be replaced and gave me some options for adders in case I wanted them but wasn't at all pushy. His crew came in, removed my 20+ year old furnace out and all the old ducting that was so bad and put in a new Goodman furnace, Payne AC condensor and all new R6 ducting and installed it to high quality standards! The work was clean, was done in just about 3 days and they observed all the social distancing and mask safety which made me comfortable. Marcell and his crew couldn't have done a better job and it was really a pleasure working with them and I wouldn't have even found them if it wasn't for Yelp! I don't normally say the cheapest price is the best way to go, but here it was high quality, best price and I'm really happy with the result. For those that are looking for a reference, a lot of my quotes for the same work and even less quality/size equipment was 15k+ and I broke everything down to the detail to level-set and Marcell provided the best overall quality by far! All the Yelp reviews I read before decided to go with Advance rang true, and here's to adding another for anyone who's looking for help in making a decision for their own HVAC project. read more

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