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    4.4 (64 reviews)
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    HVAC installation or replacement

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    They didn't disclosed that Condensation from the heat pump while it is in heat mode would make our small patio unusable do to the mess.
    Guy W.

    As we enter winter again and use heat I'm reminded about the terrible customer service, sales and support from Chris and Freedom Ac. We can't even use our patio while the heater runs because of the condensation that runs out of the heat pump while it operates in heat mode. Chris never said anything about this during consultations, knowing we were coming from a tradition furnace heating system and then tried to sale me on a fix for another $800 after it was installed and I told him about the issue. Those good reviews must be from friends and family because that is not the level of service we encountered, from them starting the job on a Friday, coming back Saturday just to leave again without completing the connection or tell us they were leaving and then ignoring all our calls the rest of the weekend while we suffered in the cold. Chris ghosting us for almost a week, The saving grace was that some of the employees, not the owner took pity on us and let us barrow their space heaters to at least heat a couple rooms in the house until they to could get in contact with their boss and resume work. You know It's bad when employees are calling the customer because they haven't been paid and the entire team leaves the company after a project. Not to mention that during the ordeal and filing a complaint with the CSLB we were told that their license was suspended and they were not allowed to do any work till it was back reinstated. Beware of this company and its owner.

    Peter J.

    Scheduled an appointment with a window from 1-3PM. Technician didn't arrive on time or call. Followed up and Chris came out himself after another half an hour. After the initial diagnosis, it was determined to be a failed capacitor. I was recommended to replace the capacitor as well as install a "hard start" kit. (This is essential another capacitor with a relay) and a cleaning service. Although the service did bring the compressor back, the price seemed a bit steep. The total parts cost may have been around 100-120 bucks. While the total bill came out to 1283. I'd estimate that I was roughly charged 1100 for an hours worth of labor (conservatively). Here's the kicker, I opened up the panel and the capacitor that was put in didn't even look new - the label was worn and faded. I get there's a cost of doing business and would love to support local businesses, but this one seemed excessive. My fault for being an uninformed consumer.

    This is NOT the BOSCH that I paid for.

    I made the mistake of giving this company a large deposit for a new Heat Pump HVAC system in November. After being assured by Chris Steckler "You will have your Bosch before you know it", on January 7th, I've been completely ghosted. I've phoned and texted numerous phone contacts, and sent multiple emails to various addresses requesting he contact me to schedule. Crickets. I'm upset because he seemed trustworthy, but now I'll have to try and reclaim my money for no work done. I'm hoping maybe he sees this review and offers SOME attempt to make it right. Edit 03/10/25: Still zero response.

    Here is the new AC unit Chris installed.

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    They were very helpful and informative when it came to getting me hooked up especially for the SUMMER!

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    Good guy, treats seniors like our needs matter, did a good job. Will be getting him for our ac and heating needs now.

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