The newly installed condensate line now features a 110V pump, allowing it to effectively operate alongside an EV charger. Custom made metal drain pan had creases for proper flowing. With careful and precise attention to every detail, the AC/heat system has been functioning flawlessly! read more

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I have been doing business with Jim for more years than either of us would care to admit. Most recently Tarabini Mechanical installed a Mitsubishi heat pump and air conditioning system to replace the 30 year old jet engine that used to cool and heat my dad's house. With five zones and no ducts the A/C is efficient and whisper quiet. Jim's guys are all respectful, clean up after themselves, and do professional work. Jim will never take advantage of you or recommend work that doesn't need to be done. read more

Absolutely impressed with Tarabini Mechanical! They installed my system 8 years ago and recently, when I had issues with the furnace, they were on it promptly and professionally and repaired the problem... being a general contractor, I have and will continue to recommend them for my customers hvac needs read more

Great service and honest folks. Called them when we accidentally got water on our heater. We called another company that recommended we replace the whole thing at the tune of $5,000+. Tarabini came by, told us to dry it out, came back a couple days later and got it working good as new. Thank you so much! read more

We should have used him. We didnt, and we regret that choice. We will make sure to have him do our next project. read more

Had these guys out to install an entire HVAC system, completely rewire and install a new electrical panel in my outdated 1940's home. Had them install a new NEST thermostat which I love. They installed all my light fixtures and fans as well. Great company, couldn't recommend them enough. read more

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Jim is the man. The heater unit broke of course, right before Thanksgiving. Jim picked up the call, re-arranged his schedule and was able to install a brand new furnace, make it all work so it's nice and warm in the house before Thanksgiving dinner! He's fair, prompt, and knows how to get heat into the house quickly. Will definitely call him again for help!! Thank you Jim! read more

I was pleasantly surprised to find someone who was willing to fix our A/C unit instead of just quoting huge dollars to replace the whole system. Jim is a really honest guy who likes to repair equipment instead of simply replacing everything. He has been in business for over 30 years and really knows his stuff. We were very happy to have our air conditioning back in such a short period of time and we will be using him again for our heating, air, and electrical. Five star review!! read more

Jim and his son are AWESOME!! HONEST, HARD-WORKING, and just won't quit until the job is COMPLETE AND RIGHT!! I called Jim when American Home Shield just wasn't doing what I was paying them to do. Jim came out gave us an estimate, this man has been at my home since 10:00am this morning and still on the job with his head lamp it is now 7:32pm. Jim ran into some major issues once he started pulling out the old breaker box and the guts, we are so lucky we didn't have a major fire in our home from the shoddy work that was done prior to us buying this house. THANK YOU SO MUCH JIM YOU AND YOUR SON ROCK!!! read more

So disappointing and frustrating. Totally unreliable and did the same thing to a friend of mine. Don't call them if you need work done.

I can't believe I forgot to write a review on these wonderful people! I writing this now because I need some work done and they will always be my go-to guys. Mr. Tarabini and his son came out to fix electrical issues in my house a few months ago. I appreciated greatly the time they took to explain things to me and make sure everything was working. They came the same day I called them and they even worked on things that we just discussed in casual conversation that I'd been having issues with and didn't even charge me. When you have someone who is honest like this, you'll pay anything. Especially after dealing with people that want to rip you off. I'd recommend Tarabini Mechanical to anyone. I'd give them more stars if I could even if they are A's fans ;) read more

My dad just got his a/c done by Tarabini and said they were the best deal in town(better than COSTCO, too) and they did a great job. Plus, they went under the house to check everything out and found an unrelated water leak that needed to be taken care of ASAP. They cleaned up after any dirt that got tracked in on their special suits to go in the crawl space. Very friendly, too. Super careful with my 4 year old around and very nice all-around. They explained everything they did and talked to my dad about concerns regarding the water leak they found. They even stuck around and tried to help my dad figure out that issue, after the a/c install was done and they'd already been paid. Great father/son team. Very professional and did a great job. Everything works like a charm! read more

Jim and his sons were awesome! I had gotten a really expensive quote ($4,000- $10,000) from One Hour Heating & Air for hot air blowing from our AC. They said the entire unit needed to be replaced. I called Jim for a second opinion and he came out to take a look. Turns out, it was just screw that wasn't screwed in properly in the disconnect box, a $175 fix! I'm so glad I called him instead of just going with One Hour. He really saved us a lot of money and now we have cold air in the 100 degree weather! I highly recommend Jim for any HVAC or electrical work you need, he and his sons are super nice and honest. Thanks again! read more

Of course our A/C stops working during the hottest time of the year. We used a different company at first who came out and replaced a part & we were told to leave our air on at a super low setting for a couple of hours to let the cool air kick in. Needless to say, we paid $200 & heat continued to blow from our vents. I should of known when the first company showed up on a Harley and minimal tools. Finally found Tarabini Mechanical on yelp & I received a call within 24hrs and a appointment the same day. He was in/out within 30 mins and found the cause of our problem. Fixed and repaired it quickly and was honest about his work. Hard to find people like this these days. Great job and I am highly satisfied & thankful with his work. I would highly recommend him any day. read more

I found Jim about 2 years ago on yelp and I have to say I have so much comfort that he is local and reliable. He saved me from the sweltering heat this month and offers great advice and suggestions. He is knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. I highly recommend his services. read more

I hate sharing my contractor secrets but these guys are so great I can't help myself! I manage rental properties all over the Bay Area and Jim takes care of our needs quickly, honestly and efficiently. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electrical - they are experts! He is a absolute pleasure to work with! read more

Scheduled a time for him to give us a quote to do electrical for a new hot tub. He did not show up. I called after, and he said something came up. Scheduled again. He called the night before saying he had to go out of town, so we rescheduled again. He didn't show up, return my calls email me, or contact in any way to explain it. He basically ghosted me! Very unprofessional. read more

Jim was recommended to me by another company and he did a great job! My business has a Samsung mini-split that started making a noise and shutting itself off. Jim knew right away that the condensate pump needed to be replaced. He repaired the unit promptly. Friendly, knowledgeable, professional guy with reasonable fees. Highly recommended! read more

Jim and Jonathan were great, the scheduling was a bit different from other folks I've worked with, but it was easy and convenient. They did a great job of checking all the items I needed and very affordable! Will definitely use them again for any electrical projects that come up in the future. read more

Tarabini did an outstanding job helping us with the HVAC on our new home addition and remodel. We had a couple choices and ended up with the Mr. Slim Mitsubishi. We were uncertain how the unit would look (and sound) in our new master bedroom and home gym. It's awesome and SUPER QUIET! If you are thinking about installing one, don't hesitate! Jim Tarabini is professional and friendly; you're getting a great product and service. read more

I just had the pleasure of meeting Jim Tarabini, from Tarabini Mechanical. He was absolutely delightful and extremely knowledgeable. He was very accommodating with my hectic schedule and when he arrived he worked efficiently and quickly. He found the problem and fixed it. He really knows his stuff and I will ALWAYS use him and his crew in the future for all of my heating and air conditioning needs. Thank you Jim! I'm sitting in my AC'd house and absolutely LOVING it! read more

Honest guys, great price they know their stuff will call them again if I need their services again.

Jim and Tarabini Mechanical are AMAZING! After moving into a new house, my wife and I purchased a washer and dryer. It seemed like a firstly straightforward affair. Once the delivery truck came, however, it was a completely different story. Instead of setting up the laundry room with a 30-amp circuit breaker and a three or four prong outlet, the previous owners set up the laundry room with a 50-amp breaker and an outlet for a range cooktop. Short story: we couldn't use the dryer. So we delayed delivery to find another solution. After doing some research online, I found that the problem was fairly simple to fix, and could be done by most competent electricians. However, as a new homeowner, I wanted to find the best. After looking at Yelp, Jim came highly reviewed, so I decided to give him a try. After calling him late on a Saturday evening and expecting to get a voicemail, Jim actually picked up the phone. After explaining my issue, he said he could do the job for a $100 service call (plus the cost of parts). I was sold. He even came out to my home after work on the next Monday! He did the job quickly, skillfully, and for the quoted price. He was friendly and personable, too. I'd be happy to recommend Jim and Tarabini Mechanical to anybody who need a quality electrician at reasonable prices. read more

It is amazing now-a-days to find honest, hard-working, fair and incredibly talented professional electricians. My A/C went down here in Antioch during a heat wave. I called a local National HVAC Chain first (big mistake). That technician (although in my opinion should never even have that in his job title) was a waste of $140 for him to tell me that I had an electrical short in my wiring and that he wasn't qualified to do that kind of work....so I should call an electrician. In retrospect, I suppose I should actually THANK him, as my next call was to Jim Tarabini and his privately owned company Tarabini Mechanical. Just by taking the time to talk to me on the phone, he made a preliminary assessment and reassured me it would most likely be an easy fix. When he and his son showed up the next day, they had the parts in hand and fixed my Central AIr Furnace Unit for under $200. He explained everything they did step by step and made sure everything was 'purring' before they left. Jim Tarabini is not only an electrician, but an HVAC and Solar specialist as well. He knows his craft well, is super positive, and puts a home owner's fear of the dreaded Central Air repair at ease. After such an astoundingly positive experience with Jim, as long as he is in business, I will NEVER worry again as a home owner about electrical and/or central air issues !! HOME OWNERS.......YOU HAVE A FRIEND IN THE AREA: Jim Tarabini at Tarabini Mechanical (510)599-4995. read more

I would give Jim Tarabini 10 stars if I could. The electricity in the laundry room of our rental property went out. I called two electricians and no one responded to my calls. Jim picked up my call during the first call and was able to fit us into his schedule at 6pm the same day. He figured out quickly that it was due to a blown fuse and replaced that quickly within the hour he was there. He made my tenant and I very happy as it was a very hot week in Antioch. I love this guy! He was super nice to deal with and certainly new what he was doing. I will definitely keep him on my list as the "go-to electrician"! Thanks, Jim! read more

Jim and his guys did a fantastic job on the heating system. As an engineer, I can really appreciate the way in which they hooked up the hot water heating system in our old Victorian. They made it easy for me to control the heating in various sections of the house, independently, even though there is only one thermostat for the entire house. Really well thought out. For the first time in years, the heating system is really doing its job in our place. read more

I called Jim for a electrical fix for my rental property. He is very responsible and provides two time slots to choose. And He arrived on time, found the problem and fixed the breaker. I will use him again. read more

Nothing but great things to say about Jim at Tarabini Mechanical. We replaced our originally installed heater from 1947 with an entirely new system. From the original competitive estimate to installation to clean up, we were very happy with his work and professional attitude. The new system works great, is very quiet, and our bills are much lower. Wish we would have done this sooner. read more

I found Jim through Yelp and his awesome reviews. Had him come out and diagnose a troublesome bedroom outlet. He went above and beyond to fix the problem. He even cleaned up the messy wiring job from the previous so-called electrician! If you need an electrician, choose him! You will not be disappointed. read more

Jim and his son Jonathan are AMAZING!!! They are professional, friendly, and honest!!! I called Jim after being RIPPED OFF by my Homeowners Warranty several times; one AC cleaning, several technicians referring me to another technician, and multiple copayments after another- it's been RIDICULOUS !! I had ENOUGH !!!!!! So, I found Tarabini Mechanical and two days later, Jim and his son came out. They examined my electrical/ air conditioning unit; then they explained and showed me the problem that I was having. Not long after, my issue was fixed and resolved; it was MAGICAL !!!! They are AWESOME!!! read more

The days were turning hot here in the East Bay and I needed my a/c to run. The condenser fan was not turning on my 1.5 year old unit. Please note, I foolishly purchased the AC unit from another company, who have been in the biz for over 30yrs in Oakley, and I have regretted that decision ever since. TARABINI MECHANICAL came to my rescue then (in July 2013, two days after installation of said unit by the other company, which shall be nameless. TARABINI MECHANICAL, returned again yesterday after said original Oakley company came to my home to check the non-working condenser fan. That worker scared the you-know-what out of me and blamed the problem on electrical. After a call to TARABINI MECHANICAL, they came out same-day and provided me with top-notch expertise in both the electrical problem as well as informed me on the HVAC Workings on my AC unit to my complete satisfaction. These guys are professional, kind and patient. TARABINI MECHANICAL have a saved place in my phone as the "Go-To" guys for all things ELECTRICAL and Heating and Air Conditioning related. Very reasonable prices are an additional bonus to this awesome company. In my humble opinion When it comes to things electrical in my home I want the BEST and SAFEST people doing the job. TARABINI MECHANICAL fills those qualities. read more

Jim is great. My furnace and air conditioner went out at one of my properties. Instead of coming out and explaining to me how "big" of a problem it is going to be to fix it (followed by a equally "big" bill), Jim just fixed it. Will call again and highly recommend! -- Conrad read more

I selected Jim based on his amazing yelp reviews and he lived up to the hype! With his busy schedule, he managed to squeeze me in on a Saturday, (well, my rental property) knew exactly what to look for, and solved the problem in no time!!! I will definitely use him again!! read more

Electrical not working properly? Need a good, honest electrical contractor to clean things up and make everything work? I contacted the Tarabinis when a portion of the electrical outlets and lighting in my home absolutely refused to work. Spoke with Jim on the phone that evening and the Tarabinis were at my place bright and early the next day. In no time at all the problem was located and corrected with no fuss. It's what I call excellent customer service by a company that knew exactly what to do and how to get it done. I am very grateful for such a wonderful job and its really good to know that if I ever need anything else electrical done that I can call and be treated like an actual valued customer. Bravo to The Tarabinis!! read more