Heating & Air Conditioning / HVAC near El Cerrito

“Matthew Mays of Hassler provided a quote today for a heat pump for me at my home in Richmond. It was hands-down, the best quote experience I’ve had of any home improvement quote. Not only was he on time, friendly, and respectful, but he educated me on the basics of HVAC and how they applied to my home and what my options were. I never felt pressured, and I also felt taken care of. Although I’m waiting on one more quote, I can’t imagine why I wouldn’t go with this company no matter what the bids end up being.“

“5 Stars for El Cerrito Air conditioning & Heating! Bob went above and beyond to fix my AC issue. He was honest and fair with the repair. Trustworthy and reliable . I highly recommend and will utilize him again for all my AC needs.
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Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
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A/C system maintenance, Cleaning, A/C system repair, Repair HVAC, Thermostat repair“

“Honrath and Stacey have been our reliable Plumbing and Heating service providers for a couple decades now. Over the years they've replaced our water heater, toilet and faucets, maintained and repaired our forced air heating unit and thermostat, unclogged and replaced pipes and installed an outdoor overflow pipe. We've always had professional, timely, reliable and friendly service. Their work is solid! We don't use anyone else!!“

“Everything completed timely and well done according to estimate and done in a skillful and polite manner.“

“As a new landlord of a circa1904 Victorian, I was a bit nervous calling in an HVAC company. I know this industry can take advantage of homeowners who are still learning the ropes, so I did my homework before reaching out to Galaxy HVAC.

I'm glad I did, because Zach and the team made the entire experience seamless. My upstairs tenants were dealing with uneven heat distribution, which is par for the course with a home this old, but Zach took the time to walk me through exactly what was going on and what the options were. No upselling, no jargon designed to confuse. Just a straightforward, professional explanation and a very fair price for the work.

From scheduling to completion, the service was excellent. This is exactly the kind of company you want in your corner when you own older property. Galaxy has earned a permanent spot on my speed dial for any HVAC needs going forward.

Highly recommended, especially for fellow landlords who value transparency and honest work.“

“Great job. Arriv d within window of time. To the point. Very nice. Kruse Plumbing great as always.“

“Sergio was very knowledgable & polite. He was able to clearly explain the status of our current system & help us understand what we needed to do next. We have contracted with Aarvaks to have a new system installed. We've paid a $1000 down payment to start the process.“

“Very knowledgeable. On time. I’ve used this service multiple times Absolutely Recommend !“

“Gustavo just helped me pinpoint galvanized pipe issues that were causing my bathtub to be clogged. He quickly found the issue, gave an estimate, and replaced the broke pipes (major work done to my homes original 1940’s pipes) within 4 hours. Very pleased with his professionalism and kindness!“

“I'm happy to add my name to the list of satisfied customers! We had not had our HVAC looked at for... well, a long time. It is working well and we want to keep it that way. We were delighted to find a local, small company. The scheduler was terrific -- found a good time for service. Chad was terrific, too -- looked things over carefully and answered our questions. We'll have them back out next year.“

“Javier is tremendously helpful and professional. We would definitely use him in the future.“

“One of the few that offers emergency service on the weekend - pricey but well worth it after a major flood from a burst supply line. One of the co-owners came within a few hours and did a follow up on the next business day.“

“Excellent HVAC service. Honest assessment, fair pricing, and high quality workmanship. They were punctual and respectful of the space.“

“These guys do a great job, especially on older systems. They’ve been maintaining several properties for me for over six years now. I recommend them to all my clients.“

“I had high hopes with Cooper & Hawkins given their long history, but my experience was frustrating. While they offer HVAC and refrigeration services, their communication was poor and scheduling felt disorganized. I waited longer than promised for a technician, and when they finally arrived it seemed like they weren’t fully prepared to diagnose the issue. Prices also felt high compared to the actual work done. Some staff were polite, but overall I left feeling under‑informed and let down by the process. It didn’t match the level of professionalism I expected from a longtime contractor.“

“I called once...my call was returned in less than 30 minutes. The questions I had were answered positively....Thanks“

“I've used PHP for a couple years now to service an existing boiler that was having issues. That boiler recently came to the end of its life, and I had PHP come out to replace it. They did a great job, initially responding to a Saturday call on the same day. I've been working with Tim who is nice, professional, communicates well, and does a great job. I will continue using this company for any future boiler or radiant needs.“

“Advanced Home Energy helped me do a whole efficiency upgrade to my home. Their technician Laura first came and did a test-in. She used high-tech tools to measure the leakage of the house and the old ductwork, the performance and safety of all my gas appliances, efficiency of windows, and existing insulation. Then they sent me an extremely thorough report with recommendations, explanations, and projected energy savings for different measures we could take. We ended up replacing my 1955 furnace with a new high efficiency furnace, and they suggested I put it in my attic instead of a closet. We actually gained a huge closet space as a side-benefit! AHE then installed all new insulated ducts and sealed them super-tight. There was one guy who spent a whole day literally painting this duct mastic inside all my register boxes so they'd be absolutely air-tight. Then after the furnace was installed, we did blown-in cellulose in my attic and walls, air sealing in the crawlspace, all new dual-pane windows which look GREAT, and I even got a nice set of pull-down attic stairs out of the deal where there used to be just a 2' x 2' hole. I had asked if the furnace be situated so that I could have some attic storage space available, and they more than accommodated my request. I also asked if the furnace would be quiet, and they explained that to help with this, they install an "acoustic loop" in the return air duct, which means that the duct travels a longer distance between the return air grille in my ceiling and the actuall furnace. Man, I can barely hear this thing when it fires up!Laura came back and did a test-out, to see if they had met their projected energy savings. They hadn't only met them, they had exceeded them. They submitted all the paperwork to the Energy Upgrade California program, and about 6 weeks later, I got a rebate check for $4500!!!!!Now we are several months into winter, and I was really curious what our utility bills would look like. Well, let me start by saying that my wife had a baby (a home birth in our toasty, quiet house!) on December 7. We had the thermostat set on 71 degrees for the entire month of December and January, all day, every day. Last winter, I kept the thermostat on 68 at night, and left it off for 8 hours a day while we were at work. Even with the extreme increase in heat usage from last winter to this winter, our energy bills are HALF of what they used to be. I'm saving at least $100/month all winter. Between that and the rebate, this job is going to pay for itself within 10 years. And my family and I get the benefits of living in a quiet, comfortable home. I am absolutely elated. Why isn't everyone doing this?!? Thanks, AHE!“

“Excellent service, attention to detail and responsive communication, a pleasure to deal with“

“Adkins was super friendly and honest when he came to service my old gas furnace. He explained what was going on in a way that was easy to understand and gave me a few options to think about for the future, without any pressure. I really appreciated how straightforward and helpful he was. Would definitely recommend him and his services to anyone in the neighborhood“

“The engineering department is one of the best, if not the best in the area. Whether you have a problem with temperature, or humidity they have a solution.
The technicians quality workmanship, attention to detail and professionalism is second to none.“

“These guys are consummate pros. They updated my claw foot tub and the work is first class. Book with confidence.“

“I had All Things Good help me with insulating and air sealing my home, and their whole team was great! Everyone I interacted with throughout the entire process was kind, reasonable, and easy to work with. They were prompt, I knew exactly what to expect, and they were happy to make adjustments on price when appropriate. I highly recommend them, and would definitely work with them again.“

“Thank you Daniel Toubiana! It’s always a pleasure to work with you! The man gets the job done!“

“The blower motor broke on my Carrier Infinity furnace and they were able to get the motor the next day in Concord and changed the unit for me in Oakland. It was also covered under warranty even though they did not do the initial installation. When it comes time to change the unit I would use them.“

“City Mechanical is a great option for any business in the Bay Area looking for HVAC work done properly!“

“The technician expertly serviced our air conditioner and guided us in prioritizing future maintenance tasks for our system. In the short term, he replaced several components to guarantee our air conditioning would be dependable for the upcoming summer. I would certainly reach out to this company again for future needs.“