Ernest Ongaro & Sons

Name: Ernest Ongaro & Sons
Address: 11 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA, 94960, US
Telephone: 415-454-7400
Rating: 3.0

11 Ross Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960 415-454-7400

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35 ratings
76% gave a "superior" overall rating
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Areas Served by Ernest Ongaro & Sons:

Marin Co.
San Francisco
Sonoma Co.

Equipment company services/installs:

Humidifiers
Air ducts (sheet metal work)
Central air conditioners
Electric furnaces
Gas furnaces

Hot water heating systems
Hot water systems pipes & radiators
Electronic air cleaners
Heat pumps

Consumer Comments for Ernest Ongaro & Sons

Consumer from Novato, CA
Aug 24, 2023

Used to be happy with them but last visit the worker spent most time trying to upsell me on an expensive new appliance. Never did the repair I called them for. But it turned out another company came out and had my appliance working again in five minutes.

Consumer from San Rafael, CA
Sep 29, 2021

We had an air conditioning check. We were told the cost up front, they arrived on time, they told us everything was fine and told us about a service plan but it was not high pressure

Consumer from San Rafael, CA
Jan 21, 2021

Great service.

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