Heating & Air Conditioning / HVAC near Lafayette

“Eric and Avery came out and showed me what Professionals they are. Very courteous gentlemen. I also liked how Eric was teaching Avery every step of the way!??“

“needed a diagnosis and repair of A/C unit during heatwave. Said, the owner, found a spot in his schedule to come out and quickly realized I needed a new capacitor which he carries in his van. All done and working in 20 minutes for a reasonable cost. Super nice guy too!“

“Reliable, well priced, knowledgeable and very helpful explaining the ins and outs of my HVAC system“

“Joel was just a lovely tech! He is extremely knowledgeable, and spent plenty of time with his inspection and subsequent report and explanation to us. Please send him to our home ANY time!“

“I am very glad I called ambient Experts HVAC for my heat pump install. They are extremely knowledgeable in the HVAC trade and answered every question I had as well as gave me options. I called two other companies before and some were extremely late to their appointment times and wanted to sell me expensive services I did not need. My new system has been running great these past 3 months so I wanted to thank Ambient Experts for their professionalism and great work. I will be sure to recommend them to all my friends and family.“

“Mike was quick to respond and had a competitive quote the next day. Mike and his team were very professional onsite and the newly installed AC was cooling us off the same night the install started!“

“Came out quickly. Within 2 hours. Diagnosed and resolved quickly. Friendly, knowledgeable, and even answered some questions I had about my system. Fair price.<br>Will definitely be calling them back for future service.“

“EXCELLENT! Same day fix, I sent Don a photo and he came within 2 hours with the right parts, and patiently explained what he was doing, He repaired my furnace for $200 less than my first estimate. Thanks Don!“

“Ramiro and Ismael did a great job on installing new furnace and duct work. They kept us in loop the whole time on our preferences for ducts and more. Michael was our project coordinator and he was available the whole time whenever we need him for questions or such. He also explained a lot before starting the job so we can make informed decision on what we want.“

“Fernando knew what was wrong with my old York and I gave him the name, the fix it man because he knows his business thoroughly. He went out of his way so that I would not spend another cold night in my townhouse. I will forever be grateful for his kindness and work ethics. Thanks for taking care of me. Catherine Inez Williams.Service: Heating system repair“

“Just a quick note of thanks from us for the terrific service you, Brandon, Justin and the rest of the team provided in the installation of our heat pumps. You were are a pleasure to work with.<br><br>We’re sorry the install was so complicated and, again thank you for the extra touches and wonderful result. We respect work and remain supporters of small local businesses.“

“Bernie T. C. Bryce was the first person I spoke to from the Mays Heating & Air, and he was very helpful. Matt also called us to help and offered to come over sooner for us. What a great company. Matt came by as scheduled and talked to us about our system. He was very knowledgeable and that really helped us. Matt did not even charge us for the visit. I will recommend them to anyone, and I would call them again. Thanks“

“Steve did an excellent job. He took my range apart to find the problem but was unable to fix it because the part it needed is no longer available. I would hire him again for any repairs I need. Very honest and knowledgeable.“

“I needed a simple repair on a wall furnace. Jose respnded quickly and made the repair in moments. I was thrilled to find someone who would work on a wall heater, and who spent some time figuring out my own HVAC system.5 Stars. Thanks Jose.“

“Chris and his team did an excellent job replacing our HVAC system. Chris runs a tight ship, he’s on time, every time. We had a special circumstance and needed him to work closely with two other contractors to do the job, and he worked very well with everyone to get the job done and done well. He and his team are also very kind and a pleasure to work with. I’m very happy we went with Devil Mountain!“

“For cleaning our dryer vent, James was able to come the very next day of me calling. He was very professional, answered all my questions, and offered very good pricing.“

“TLDR; If you're looking to electrify and/or increase your home's overall energy efficiency, hire BPP - you won't regret it. How it started: We bought our 1951 home in the summer of 2020. As the weather cooled, we realized we'd bought a cold and drafty house. You could turn the thermostat up as much as you wanted, but it didn't make a difference. When the furnace quit on us in early 2022, we decided to just ride it out wrapped in blankets while we conducted a thorough search for the best contractor to help electrify our home. We started with an energy audit from the excellent Energineers, who informed us that the walls of our home had "no insulation." We now had a clear plan of action from a company that had no stake in what we decided to do, including blowing in insulation, installing a heat-pump powered HVAC system, asbestos remediation, and electrifying our ancient, gas-powered water heater. BPP was on a list of contractors recommended by Energineers, and we are so glad we went with them. Energy efficiency is science, and we are not scientists:As new, first-time homeowners we came into this project with no understanding of the basics of HVAC and insulation, let alone more advanced topics like heat pump technology. The owner, Curtis, was beyond patient with our many questions, meticulously explaining our options. While we went with a state-of-the-art heat pump system, he never pushed us to spend more on a higher-end solution, and in fact encouraged us to consider more budget-friendly options as well. When you're electrifying your home by switching to a heat-pump powered HVAC system and/or water heater, it pays to have someone who understands electricity leading your project. Curtis was able to design a comprehensive upgrade to our electrical system that would support our new equipment. His background in electrical gave us confidence that his solution would work and was right-sized for the project. We received multiple opinions about the best way to heat our home, which had multiple challenges including being built into a hill, a partially underground lower level with concrete walls and a slab floor, and a pre-existing extension on the back of the house with questionable ductwork. Curtis recommended installing a single exterior condenser, a ducted mini-split to heat the upstairs (replacing the asbestos-wrapped ducts with new, modern, energy efficient ductwork), and two mini-split heads on our lower level. I was honestly skeptical that our entire downstairs area could be uniformly heated with two mini-split heads, but the system he designed, in addition to being priced very fairly, works like a charm. How it's going: A company can be great to work with, but when you have someone working on your home, what matters most of all, of course, is results. And BPP delivered results, far above our expectations. Energineers had promised us that if we followed their recommendations, our cold, drafty house could become warm and cozy. Deep down, we didn't really believe them. But it was true! The insulation work alone increased the temperature inside our house by nearly 10 degrees. We love having the 3 different heating zones enabled by Curtis' system, so we don't need to heat areas of the house we aren't using. And our entire house is now as warm as we want it to be. As a bonus, the heat pumps include A/C for the occasional heat wave. Rebates, Permits, PG&E, oh my:Projects like this can mean a lot of paperwork. Curtis and the office manager Kathy made the entire process painless. They took care of everything for us, helping us to get the maximum possible rebates, which cut the cost of our project by about 25%. In addition, they handled the permitting process with the City of El Cerrito, and also navigated the application and approval process with PG&E for the electrical panel upgrade. What it was like to work with BPP:Everyone at BPP was a true pleasure to work with, from Curtis and Kathy to the crew who worked on our home. Adam, Austyn, Javier, Juan and Lando w“

“This one absolutely a great company. I haven't hired a better company in many years. While estimating, they crawled both my attics, and my crawl space, diagramed the areas, suggested solutions that no other company had even mentioned. I had a rat infestation under my house and in both my attics. After sealing all entry areas, and replacing ruined insulation, I had to replace all my ducting because the rats had chewed through it. This is the only company that suggested I use hard aluminum ducting instead of the cheaper and now commonly used wire mesh ducting which rats can penetrate in minutes. This was more expensive but solves the issue of keeping my ducts rat proof if the little devils ever find their way in again. This company was professional, extremely polite and totally competent. They corrected all my ducts and access and registers to proper size, added air conditioning, and took care of repairs in my top attic. They added dampers after the job was done to make the best even distribution of heat. I am now warm and happy and will continue to recommend this company to all my acquaintances. Kathleen H., Menlo Park“

“Element did a fantastic job during the sales process, the planning, the job, and coordinating the testing and inspections. Eduardo was my rep, and not only was he a great consultant for a pretty complex job, he was also the on-site project lead during the install getting his hands dirty along with the rest of the crew.There's a saying that you can have good, fast, or cheap...pick two. Element was very good and very fast. They weren't the cheapest estimate I received, but they were very thorough throughout the process, and ultimately completed a pretty complex job of insulation removal, replacement, installing two heat pumps and air handlers, electrical, and all new ductwork on two floors in just 2.5 days.Eduardo spent a considerable amount of time answering my questions over the course of 1-2 months before I decided to go forward, ultimately spending nearly 2hrs in the later stage of the sales process building a detailed project plan with me throughout the house. During the install a huge crew showed up and banged everything out super fast with almost no mess after the job beyond what was pre-planned for.As they say, you get what you pay for, and Element was solid end to end.“

“We requested diagnosis service and they were able to come out the next day.<br>Would recommend to others even just for a diagnosis.<br>They will message you when they’re on their way and the time frame which is always good.<br>A few things were wrong with our AC unit outside. Ero was able to diagnose what was wrong right away and fix it. He is very informative and knowledgeable.<br>Their prices seemed low and budget friendly.“

“Excellent! The best of the best. First used GB Heating and AC many years ago - very professional!“

“Across the 5+ decades of my experience of home ownership, I've had cause to hire a lot of people to install or fix something. Yesterday, Gabriel of E-fficient HVAC installed a new hot water heater for us and I'm delighted to share that this experience was one of the rare ones; it was entirely positive. First, when I was calling around to select a company to do the job, Gabriel was completely responsive and over the phone quoted us his flat rate for installing a 50-gallon heater. Every other company cited a range of cost and insisted on sending someone for an estimate. It was so much better and more efficient to be offered a flat cost without add-ons, upsells, conditions, estimates or haggling not to mention that Gabriel's quote was better than any of the others. He arrived on time and promptly set about removing the old heater and replacing it with the new. As our home is built on a hillside, our water heater is under the house and is a tricky installation. True to his word, there was no mention of any additional costs or even a comment about how much work it took to get the old heater out and the ne, w one installed. We strongly recommend Gabriel and E-fficient HVAC for water heater replacement or, for that matter, any service they provide that might be needed. If you work with Gabriel, you'll know what it'll cost you up front and can be assured that the workmanship, attention to detail and professionalism will all be at the top of the scale. It's a pleasure being able to offer a recommendation such as this with no hold-backs, no qualifiers, no exceptions. Straight up: If you need a new water heater, whole house tankless water heater, under sink water heater, etc. contact E-fficient HVAC.“

“Choosing Eco Energy Bay Area for my HVAC needs was a wise decision. Their contractor was not only skilled but also respectful of my home. The system they installed runs flawlessly, and I'm enjoying consistent comfort without any issues. I highly recommend their services!“

“Mike came out on the 4th of July to assess our non functioning A/C. He was professional, knowledgeable and FAIR. Did a great job and would recommend for any AC issues!“

“Have had Chris and his crew help us with numerous properties and honestly, we don't even look to anyone else. They are and have been hands down the best in both service and repair. I challenge you to find better, won't happen. Thanks for everything 77!!!!“

“This was a fantastic company! I will never use another company to service my heater! From the moment that I first called and got some initial advice from Marlon in the office, to making the appointment, and having Logan come out the next day, the professionalism, pricing, and everything else was top-notch.“