Sharing this to help others avoid a painful mistake we've experienced. Epic Mechanical was hired by…read moreour general contractor to install the entire HVAC system in our newly constructed 8,000+ square foot home. While we did not select them personally, we trusted the recommendation. That trust was deeply misplaced.
From the start, we encountered issues with both heating and cooling. Epic provided shifting explanations--initially blaming system "start-up time," then our radiant heat flooring, and eventually accusing us of user error. For instance, they insisted the system would not cool unless the outdoor temperature exceeded 51°F and advised us not to set the thermostats below 70°F. These limitations were never disclosed during installation and are not standard for modern systems.
Independent evaluations from two of the most respected HVAC companies in the Treasure Valley revealed multiple installation oversights, including the absence of a basic component that allows year-round cooling. Once that was corrected by another company, the systems still failed. Amana, the manufacturer, later confirmed both units required board replacements due to known defects in equipment produced during the COVID era--repairs fully covered under warranty. Epic refused to perform them.
Even more egregiously, when our systems began shutting off repeatedly, Epic advised us to resolve it by manually flipping breakers at the panel--advice that a licensed electrician later confirmed was unsafe and a potential fire hazard. This was presented as an acceptable long-term solution.
Additionally, Epic installed two garage mini splits without removing protective factory wrapping from the refrigerant lines--an elementary error. The plastic later leached into the lines, causing full system failure and visible leaks. Repair is not feasible; replacement is the only option--costing over $15,000.
The most telling interaction came when our contractor finally reached them in person. Epic's response? That we were welcome to sue them, but they would never return to our home. This wasn't just a customer service failure--it was a declaration of willful neglect. Since then, they've ignored all emails, calls, and office visits from both us and our contractor.
Epic Mechanical was fully paid at the outset and has shown no willingness to honor basic professional obligations, let alone warranty standards. According to both HVAC companies we consulted, their refusal to resolve such straightforward, manufacturer-backed repairs is not just unprofessional--it's incomprehensible.
This entire situation could have been resolved in the first year with a simple, good-faith effort. Instead, Epic Mechanical chose to walk away, deflect blame, and hide behind false claims of user error. Their conduct reflects not only a lack of technical accountability, but a serious deficit of integrity.
***Two separate licensed HVAC companies in the Treasure Valley who have both confirmed in writing that the aforementioned issues were due to improper installation and manufacturer defects, and should have been fully warrantied by Epic Mechanical.
