Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors in Alameda , CA

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the San Francisco Bay Area? Now You'll Know.

Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors in Alameda, CA and Nearby

With the weather seeming harder and harder to predict, it makes sense to be prepared for the worst. Our ratings of area heating and air-conditioning services will help. We'll steer you to some of the area's best outfits...and let you know which to avoid.

From Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
			for quality	for price
1.	Golden Gate Sheet Metal 2006 Clement Ave Alameda, CA 510-521-3000		How does "Golden Gate Sheet Metal" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
2.	Aarvaks Heating & Air Conditioning 723 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 510-848-5010	32 ratings	How does "Aarvaks Heating & Air Conditioning" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
3.	Ace Furnace 2017 Taraval St San Francisco, CA 415-661-8000	17 ratings	How does "Ace Furnace" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
4.	ABC Cooling & Heating Service 31845 Hayman St Hayward, CA 510-471-8181	62 ratings	How does "ABC Cooling & Heating Service" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
5.	Air Conditioning Systems 5151 Port Chicago Hwy #C Concord, CA 925-676-2103	22 ratings	How does "Air Conditioning Systems" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
6.	Aaero Heating & Sheet Metal 860 Sweetser Ave Novato, CA 415-897-4187	73 ratings	How does "Aaero Heating & Sheet Metal" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
7.	A & H Heating & Air Conditioning Service 770 Chestnut St San Jose, CA 408-279-0722	71 ratings	How does "A & H Heating & Air Conditioning Service" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
8.	AAA Furnace & Air Conditioning 1712 Stone Ave #1 San Jose, CA 408-293-4717	249 ratings	How does "AAA Furnace & Air Conditioning" rate compared to other air conditioning & heating contractors in Alameda , CA? Subscribe Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors.

Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Contractor: Atlas knows what they are doing. They are very detail oriented and designed a new..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Contractor: Bunch of thieves. When our heater went on the blink they were the only ones..........
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Staff did not have the knowlege to complete the work required, continuously had to call..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Contractor: Each time we used this company they did the job wrong and had to come..........
Subscriber from BAY POINT, CA wrote Another Contractor: Excellent service work. Technican used parts I had on hand {at my suggestion) with no..........
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Contractor: Work quality was very good. Consistently did not show up when scheduled, leaving issues for..........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote Another Contractor: Although we won't know till Winter how well everything works we were generally pleased with..........
Subscriber from SAN LEANDRO, CA wrote Another Contractor: Horrible Attitude toward Warranty Repairs. Installation/workmanship messy. Had to be redone. Poor workmanship caused major..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Sell high quality products and do neat installations. Prices are average. Service call prompt and..........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote Another Contractor: Very diligent in following up on their work to make sure the heating system worked..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Contractor: I had an appointment with Apollo on Friday, July 27, 2007, between 2 and 3..........
Subscriber from PLEASANTON, CA wrote Another Contractor: Ed Billy, the service tech who came couldn't have been more knowledgeable or professional. Gave..........
Subscriber from MONTARA, CA wrote Another Contractor: Phone rep didn't seem to understand furnace symptoms as described. Service technician didn't seem to..........
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Prompt, couteous, thorough.......
Subscriber from SARATOGA, CA wrote Another Contractor: Used this company for years. Knew formed owner personally, service under new ownership remains super........
Subscriber from PORTOLA VALLEY, CA wrote Another Contractor: We hired R&R Marcucci to install a new Carrier furnace in our attic. We selected..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Contractor: I had several companies to fix my heat pump/thermostat problems. This was the first one..........
Subscriber from DANVILLE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Reliable, honest, efficient. Finally, a good company in this field!.......
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Contractor: HAVE A HOME WARRANTY WITH FIDELITY NATIONAL HOME WARRANTY(WHO YOU SHOULD ALSO AVOID OR DECLINE..........
Subscriber from MORAGA, CA wrote Another Contractor: see comments for RD Heating & Air I wrote in the previous area for airconditioning..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Contractor: Excellent service. Chris showed up on time and provided quick, efficient service. Despite seveal symptoms..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Contractor: emergency visit after furnace transformer blown from power surge.......
Subscriber from SAN CARLOS, CA wrote Another Contractor: Very high pressure sales techniques - arm twisting to sign immediately; lies or half-truths; inadequate..........
Subscriber from SAN LEANDRO, CA wrote Another Contractor: This outfit was able to diagnose and repair what others couldn't. I highly recommend them........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote Another Contractor: Very nice to deal with. Excellent follow through and support........
Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote Another Contractor: Outstanding and pricing is very good! Professional, accommodating and great staff........
Subscriber from ALBANY, CA wrote Another Contractor: Fast and efficient, although there was some delay in getting written bid. Very satisfied with..........
Subscriber from MILL VALLEY, CA wrote Another Contractor: they do good work consistently, have never let us down.......
Subscriber from DANVILLE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Actually, Comerfords in Danville.......
Subscriber from LIVERMORE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Excellent job installing new central air and heat........
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Contractor: Flat fee was quoted for house call. I was told it would include "diagnosis." Repair..........
Subscriber from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA wrote Another Contractor: Exceptional.......
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote Another Contractor: The only thing they didn't follow up on their own was completing the permit process........
Subscriber from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA wrote Another Contractor: Very disappointed; used them over the years but never again.......
Subscriber from MENLO PARK, CA wrote Another Contractor: Great job! Excellent!.......
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Good to find a company with ethics and good workmanship. Didn't try to sell anything..........
Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote Another Contractor: Installed a new furnace and air conditioner in our home via Home Depot. They were..........
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote Another Contractor: Dan is very personable and easy to work with. He was very helpful in explaining..........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote Another Contractor: AC and Heater installed by "junior" techs. Workmanship was OK. Examples: crooked piping installed, slight..........
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Contractor: could not repair failed electronic filer (air cleaning) device but charged for 2.5 hours........
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, CA wrote Another Contractor: They contract out their repair work. The repair personel said they had very limited knowledge..........
Subscriber from CAMPBELL, CA wrote Another Contractor: Prompt, courteous, good at answering questions, price was same as estimate. Very good experience........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote Another Contractor: We knew exactly what part was broken (the ignition element) because we have 2 furnaces..........
Subscriber from SAN RAMON, CA wrote Another Contractor: They removed and install my furnace and air conditioner and installed a new duct. They..........
Subscriber from CONCORD, CA wrote Another Contractor: Always on time or calls ahead. Very neat, uses booties in the house at all..........
Subscriber from BELMONT, CA wrote Another Contractor: Missed his appt. window by 1/2 hr, but went to pick up repair parts and..........
Subscriber from ALAMO, CA wrote Another Contractor: Our air conditioner stopped working and the person they sent, Randy, found the problem right..........
Subscriber from RIO VISTA, CA wrote Another Contractor: My appliances and HVAC are covered by a Sears home protection plan. Excellent!.......
Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote Another Contractor: Excellent service, but they tend to hustle customer to buy additional service and equipment........
Subscriber from MORGAN HILL, CA wrote Another Contractor: Fixed the A/C problem and also checked the system for maintenance and future problems. Arrived..........

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