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Atlas Heating - Chris safely disconnects the electrical on old unit before starting work

Atlas Heating

(366 reviews)

West Oakland

We bought in a mid-century house whose furnace is located on the roof . It is a common location for…read morethis type of house, but -needless to say- it is not easy to replace that furnace when the need comes. We decided to hire ATLAS for the job: the furnace was old, and the original roof ducting did a lousy job distributing the heat throughout the house. I was always cold even when the heat was "blasting". ATLAS did a thorough and patient analysis of our old system. They decided to double up the ducts to provide more air flow, and they also organized the flow inside the ducts: it worked. Frankly, the final cost was reasonable, considering the benefits I am getting from it. I particularly recommend Nick and Scott who supervised the project: they really looked into the project, then fixed the problem. Plus: the work was clean, and the communication great all along. Happy customer :-)

Top Level: Initial screw-up, great recovery…read more Atlas heating installed our furnace nearly 20 years ago and it has worked well until recently. We started having problems with it, so we had a technician come out to perform preventative maintenance. However, less than a week later, it died completely and I could not revive it. I called Atlas, thinking that I would be a priority for service, assuming they would stand behind their work. Instead I was told that I could not get scheduled for service until 5 days later, and the money I had spent on the maintenance was essentially forfeit, as I would receive no credit towards the repairs. Instead, I went with a different company that diagnosed and repaired the problem two days later. After the rather disappointing interaction with Atlas, the owner called and was mortified at how I was treated. She was extremely apologetic and offered to not only refund the cost of the preventative maintenance, but tried to give me even more money for the poor handling of my case. While I did accept the refund, I did not think it fair to take more money. We parted on good terms and when it comes time to replace my furnace (in the near future), Atlas will definitely be part of the process. I would leave five stars, but have to deduct one for the initial poor handling of my case.

Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning - Air Handler Mitsubishi SVZ-KP36NA Brentwood

Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning

(986 reviews)

My wife and I recently hired Galaxy to replace our aging gas furnace and AC with a new 4-ton…read moreMitsubishi heat pump system, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. During the estimate phase, Constantine was a breath of fresh air. Instead of pushing generic upsells, he actually "downsold" us by engineering exactly what we needed to work seamlessly with our home's downflow ducting. He was honest, straightforward, and clearly explained the system without any high-pressure sales tactics. For the installation, Mike and Diego were our crew. They arrived a little past the initial 9am window on the first day, but they worked incredibly hard and got the entire complex job done right on schedule. At the start of Day 1, I handed them a simple "homeowner's QA" list of things I wanted to check with them at the end. They were super nice, listened, and gladly accommodated every single request. The workmanship is top-notch. They perfectly sealed the exterior wall where the lineset exits, helped me get the Kumo Cloud Wi-Fi connected to my phone, and hauled away all the old debris, leaving the site spotless. As a testament to their technical skill, when I asked about the refrigerant line vacuum test, they had pulled it down to 350 microns--which is a great number and proves they don't cut corners! Pics attached of the final setup. If you want an HVAC company that is honest in the office and expert in the field, we highly recommend the Galaxy team!

fair honest and respectful. They're not here to upsell you. They're here to improve your quality of…read morelife through heating ventilation and air-conditioning. They came out to fix my air-conditioning, which went out in the recent heat wave. It was a simple repair so they said no charge. This type of customer service is unheard of today's economy. I could think of at least one other service that would have tried to sell me a brand new system.

NEXT HVAC & Appliance Repair

NEXT HVAC & Appliance Repair

(31 reviews)

Elmwood

We had a complete HVAC system installation done and had a great experience from beginning to end…read more The team was professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive throughout the entire process. They took time to explain different options, helped us understand what would work best for our home, and answered all our questions without making us feel pressured. The installation itself was smooth and well organized. They arrived on time, protected the work areas, kept everything clean, and paid close attention to details. The quality of workmanship really stood out. After installation, they tested everything, walked us through the new system, and made sure we understood how to use it properly. Our home is now much more comfortable, airflow feels better, and the system runs quietly and efficiently. We're very happy with the results and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable HVAC company.

Our commercial property we rent at Doodlecakes Bakery in Alameda, therefore our landlord has a lot…read moreof requirements for improvements or replacements (even when no city permit is needed, for a portable air conditioner). Next Service HVAC made the process easy, and sent over any proof of certificate of insurance with landlord listed as additional insured, estimates, spec sheets needed. The good thing is their company's representative Rose, and her communication along the way - where other companies might never respond. Pricing was standard & fair for commercial needs, again where other companies might never respond fast enough, Next Service HVAC won't leave you hanging!

Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical - We are proud to be a locally owned and operated family business that services all makes and models in Alameda & Contra Costa County!

Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

(575 reviews)

I had to have the air ducts under my house replaced and since I had used Perfect Star for my new…read morefurnace and AC unit I decided to trust them with this big job. Emmanuel V., Gabe H. And Diego R. were awesome! Professional and clean. They kept me in the loop and made sure that I was satisfied with their work. I would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again guys!!

This company is a scam. Do yourself a favor and go with another contractor you can trust who will…read morenot try to lie to you to get your business. I found this company based on all the wonderful Yelp reviews to tune up my old gas furnace- something I do every year before the winter season to ensure optimal maintenance. They came out and immediately refused to do the service citing possible asbestos tape. I asked how this was possible when the last 15 years I've gotten service and have even asked the contractors to do a visual inspection of my system. They weren't sure but said that another employee in the area can come look and give me an estimate for a new system. I thought this was shady and it turns out, I was 100% right. They came later that day and quoted me $26K for a new system not including subcontracting to get the asbestos removed (another $1500). I was told and shown pictures that there was evidence of the same tape inside the duct work. I was told I would get these pictures sent to me with along with the estimate but never received any of them. I got someone to come out and test a sample of said material for $100 which did come out positive for asbestos. However the only asbestos that presented any harm was the tape on the outside of the system. There was no asbestos inside but it was recommended that I do more expensive air testing since Perfect Star said I would not be able to use my heater without the asbestos getting released into the air. Not only was this stressful to hear right before the cold weather, but I was very concerned that over the last decade I had inadvertently put my whole families health in danger using this furnace. Meanwhile, Raymond Kinder texted me a few days later to find out if I was going to move forward with the new unit. I told him asbestos removal was my priority. His response via text was "if they remove asbestos, you will not be able to run that furnace as the gases will not be vented out properly." This was not true. After several weeks of not using my heater and exploring other options to deal with a pretend problem they created for me, I went with Air Quality Testing who charged $540 for an air test. $640 later along with having no use of my heater, I learned that there is no asbestos running through my air or ducts. Perfect Star literally lied to me in order to attempt to get me to drop nearly $30,000 on a new system. Stay away from this company! They do not deserve your business for lying to their customers.

1-888-Heat-Pumps - This is the indoor unit. The outdoor units are unobtrusive and completely quiet, in contrast to our previous traditional AC unit.

1-888-Heat-Pumps

(11 reviews)

South Berkeley

These folks are exactly awesome - no less than completely awesome. For YEARS I struggled with the…read moreparticulars of how to bring our home (built in 1952) out of the mid-previous century and into the 21st century - it is an immense challenge. I am a bit of a clean energy/efficiency fanatic and I looked at the problem from every angle I could conceive of. I wanted some 'pie in the sky' stuff - but they - in kindness and respect - talked me off the ledge and into reality - a good reality. An actually excellent reality. They are genuine and they care about what they do - the whole team. And they understand the heat pump's essential efficiency proposition: 3-4 units of heating or cooling for 1 unit of electrical energy (due to no chemical bonds being broken in burning just moving heat around). For me, that counts - and counts BIG. Have you ever read about or experienced shopping for an electric car from conventional (gas powered) car dealers? They do NOT want to sell you and EV. They make no margin on an EV. They know precious little about what an EV is....they are in every way 'all in on petrol'.... It is just the same with HVAC for your home....most of the BIG HVAC companies do sell a heat pump or two - but they mostly would rather sell you another high-margin gas furnace.... These guys you go to when you know what you want - a heat pump done right and done honestly! I sincerely do not think you will regret giving them a chance to earn your business. Carry on!

From start to finish, this was a positive experience! I've wanted a heat pump for the efficiency…read moreand warm/cool properties. I contacted 1-888-Heat-Pumps earlier this month due to their stellar Yelp reviews, and have been 100% impressed since then. They have SUCH courteous employees- every single one and I met probably 7-8. The first guy on the phone took my info and promptly scheduled a visit for the next day. He explained everything about how the unit would work in a very easy to understand way, answered all my questions, then promptly scheduled a project manager to take more measurements the next day. He, too, couldn't have been more informed and polite. They were able to schedule me very promptly, find some savings in the unit size, and did a three day install with another bunch of workers that were sweet, helpful and efficient. When the job was done, they cleaned up thoroughly. And now, I have a state of the art heat pump! I've never enjoyed a home improvement project before this. Professional, fast and well priced. Thanks, guys!

Harry Clark Heating and Air Conditioning

Harry Clark Heating and Air Conditioning

(7 reviews)

We took advantage of the free design services for a heat pump heating system offered by QuitCarbon…read more After completing their home assessment questionnaire they gave us sizing, pricing and rebate information. QC referred us to Harry Clark Heating and Air Conditioning for a complete upgrade to replace our gas furnace. HC owner Don Marshall spent an hour and a half assessing the existing heating system in our 1908 home, answering all our questions and providing a detailed quote for a two zone system the next day. After reviewing the quote with QuitCarbon, we decided the price was competitive and chose not to get other bids. I should mention that I'm a licensed mechanical engineer and have lots of experience working with contractors. Armando Hernandez and his crew completed the install in one week and we were up and running on day 5. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. Armando addressed my many questions and was a pleasure to work with. There was an issue with a defective part in the air handler. The project manager Matt Schwoyer was able to resolve it with their supplier, and the part was replaced the following week. Everyone at Harry Clark was professional and responsive throughout the whole project. We are pleasantly surprised with the improved and consistent comfort level in our home and would recommend HC to anyone considering a heat pump retrofit.

My furnace was out for two and half years, so I thought it would be a good idea to get it fixed…read more In addition, I bought a smart thermostat and wanted to get it installed. I opened a project on Yelp and went with Harry Clark. Oscar was the tech who came out on the scheduled appointment date. He was very tidy wearing shoe covers and after climbing his ladder to get into my attic, he was able to determine that it wasn't the pilot light that was the issue with my furnace, but it was simply turned off. He turned it on and then went to work installing my smart thermostat. After he got it installed, he showed me how to adjust the settings. Finally he also examined my living room fireplace and showed me where the switch was inside the panel to turn it on. He was clean and efficient and I'm very happy with the service. I called them later and asked to be put on a list for annual furnace maintenance. High recommend Oscar and Harry Clark Heating and Air.

L J Kruse - plumbing - Updated May 2026

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