I chose Green Collar for my City of Austin Weatherization service. I was hesitant, and called the…read moreoffice to ask questions about the business. Cord spent about 20 minutes answering my questions about how long they had been in business, how they would handle unexpected problems, and what I could expect. The owner Ron came out for the evaluation appointment and he also explained more details of the work they would perform. The installation of new ac ducts went very smoothly and the workers cleaned up after finishing each day. I would highly recommend Green Collar to anyone needing duct replacement or repair.

As we head into this cold snap weekend, 10/10 appreciation for Green Collar!! They revamped our…read moreflipped home's rather chaotic HVAC system over the past three weeks in conjunction with the City of Austin/Austin Energy rebate program for energy efficiency improvements. The owner of the company provided our estimate, the team arrived within the time windows predicted, they were competent and courteous, and they did a *fantastic* job modernizing our system to heat quietly and evenly throughout. They added a vent to a bathroom that had been inexplicably left without one, improved the insulation throughout, and added an attic walkway for safety. We've been tolerating very uneven temps and noisy vents for the past 10 years, and I wish we would have discovered Green Collar sooner! It is *NICE* in here. I have no reservations about recommending Green Collar's services. Stay warm, y'all!

Amazing how we take our utilities and comfort for granted!…read more Kudos to Andy Pell -Earth Energy Audits (independent auditor) who came out & provided great information on what our heat load is to assist in making an informed decision! I highly recommend Earth Energy and Andy!

The reviews below me said it best : Andy was fantastic! He was prompt, professional, and very…read moreinformative. He explained to me each of the things he was doing, what he looked for in an audit, and what to expect. He also answered all of my questions about the kind of improvements that were worth it and those that were a waste of money. We were required to have an Energy Audit to sell our home and our realtor recommended Andy. Lucky for us, Andy found no recommendations and gave us a good "bill of health." What I like more is that if he does have recommendations, he doesn't perform any work himself, providing a truly unbiased opinion. I fully plan on having Andy perform an audit of our next home, whether it is required or not.

I needed an ECAD energy audit to put my condo up for sale so I looked at Austin Energy's list of…read moreapproved inspectors and saw that Austin Auditors was on the list. Found them on Yelp and scheduled an appointment, they were on time for the appointment, efficient and affordable.

I did not expect this to be so easy! I called, spoke with Joe and it turns out that our audit from…read more2013 is good through 2023. He emailed me the exemption while we were still on the phone, to make sure it came through. Now this, THIS, is great service. Another reviewer referred to him as a "hero." I second that!

This company is truly amazing. They work hard to resolve issues and troubleshoot way beyond the…read morenormal "oh I think it's a freon leak so replace it". I love their dedication to the skill and craftsmanship of HVAC related work. These guys and gals are the best there is!

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. They do not properly identify what is needed for a successful…read moreinstall, and do not properly address issues when they arise. Sorry for the long review...but please read on to hear my horror story with this sorry excuse of a company. I don't normally write reviews (good or bad), but my poor experience with this company cannot go unheard. I feel obligated to warn others of their frankly criminal business practices. I originally called them out to take a look at my old HVAC that was no longer producing cold air. They identified the Freon was low and filled it back up. Worked well for a bit, but then got low again...indicating their was a leak in the system. The unit was so old, we decided to replace the unit instead of fixing it. The new unit was installed, but not without issue. I chose what they described as their go-to brand - American Standard. Apparently their technicians do not know how to install their go-to brand, because it took several days and several different technicians to get the install completed. A year later, the unit began tripping the breaker any time it went to the 2nd stage. Took them 3 days to come out (when approaching triple digit temperatures), charged $150 service fee and $450 in parts and labor to add a capacitor to the setup (a $50 part and about 10 minutes of labor). Did not fix the problem. Tech came out again, and said it seemed to be an issue with the breaker and that I needed to call an electrician to diagnose and solve the problem. Ended up paying $300 for an electrician to come out. When he took a look at the install, he was flabbergasted. He could not believe what he was seeing! He identified the unit was installed on an aluminum electrical line, that was severely undersized for the unit installed. He said no respectable company would EVER do this kind of shotty work. He said replacing the electrical line would likely cost a couple thousand dollars, since it was on the other side of the house. When I called Smart Air to let them know of the situation, the dispatcher was very dismissive. She said she would have their lead install tech follow up with me, but of course I never heard anything back... That is when they went dark despite several additional attempts on my part, and broke communication with me entirely. I ended up having to pay an electrician to run the new line on my own dollar - several thousand dollars - and now I'm finally back up and running.

Expensive for what was done. Technician was friendly and the garbage disposal he installed works…read morefine.

We have had a number of issues finding a AC company. Called Fox told them the troubles we have had…read moreand that we are looking for someone to service our units. I ask for a quote for maintenance on our units. They give me a price, a really good price. A price too good to be true. I ask why is it so cheap compared to other companies. They can't answer just say "these are our prices" I know our units are dirty as I just took over this place in January and we are yet to find a company to clean the units. So I schedule a day for the technician to come out and service the units.. They're up there for over an hour. They come down and I ask to go over everything They provide me 14 pages of diagnostics and ultimately tell me the units are dirty and we should schedule service request to clean them. I am upset at this point so I call to speak to the office and I get a guy in Florida who says he's with corporate and will look into it... Never hear back and I get an estimate of $4,400 to clean the units. That's insane! The company doesn't actively listen to what consumers need.

I worked with 1st Choice through the COA energy program to improve the energy effectiveness and…read moreefficiency of a single family house. They were excellent in every respect. Bill Cook was assigned to my case. Beginning with the initial audit and continuing all the way through the installation and funding, Bill was wonderful to work with. He is experienced and knowledgable about every aspect of the COA program. His technical knowledge about HVAC is unmatched. He was friendly and patient and a very nice guy in addition to his technical skills. I recommend 1st Choice and specifically Bill Cook without reservation!

Bill Cook came to evaluate my new home. He was there one day after my request. He did an in-depth…read moreevaluation looking in the walls and examining in the ceilings and taking notes. He spent four days analyzing how to upgrade and bring up to code my Hyde Park old relic of a home. His communication was excellent. He sent me drawings and diagrams and information about my ac project which is old and complicated. I did not get this kind of feedback and analysis from my other 2 other bids. Bill is a genius. Don't go anywhere else. Call these guys.

When I called for a price quote for an ECAD audit, he suggested that I first contact Austin Energy…read moreto see if the audit had already been performed in the past so that maybe we don't need to do it again. He was right, the Austin Energy emailed me the audit from a past owner! I appreciate his honesty, and that's definitely a good sign that this is a company you can trust.

Justin French is amazing. He has been my go to energy audit company for years. He is thorough,…read moreprofessional, ethical and reliable. Thank you for the years of amazing energy inspections.

Outstanding experience with JC Insulation for spray foam in my attic. They responded to my quote…read morerequest the same day--faster than anyone else--and offered the best pricing with no hidden fees. They arrived on time, worked professionally and efficiently, and the foam application was flawless: even coverage, no gaps, and everything protected and cleaned up afterward. Already noticing better temperature control in the house. Highly recommend JC Insulation for reliable, high-quality work!

No complaints about response time, workmanship and clean up after the work is done. I definitely…read morewould recommend them and I'll be using them again for other projects. Thank you JC Insulation!