***UPDATE*** So a few months after I'd left the messages and…read morewrote the 1-star review, Steve called me. He apologized and explained that he'd been dealing with some family issues. He had also let go one of the workers who had done my electrical. After making an appointment to come out the following week, I sent him my list of things that needed to be fixed, detailed in my original review. As promised, Chris came out on Monday. He was on time--even early--friendly and courteous. Chris made some recommendations on how to fix some of the problems, did the work, and also saved the day with some quick thinking. He also changed out a motion detector switch to a regular one even though it was out of scope. Steve himself came out and we smoothed things over. I was happy to have the work completed quickly and even talked to him about coming back to install a new light over my dining table. Although I would have preferred the work had been done properly originally, Steve takes pride in his work and I know he felt bad that there had been issues. I understand when family matters come up, and I told him as much. However, I do think he should have left an outgoing voice message explaining that he was taking time off and would not be returning calls for an extended amount of time. I was actually about to hire another electrician to fix all the problems, so I would been pretty upset if I had done so only to have Steve contact me afterward. ***ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW*** My initial experience with Steve and John, who were recommended by my contractor, was good. However, I've now left two messages this year for Steve asking him to come back and fix small issues that came up within weeks of my moving back into my remodeled home: canned light went out, dimmer makes a buzzing noise, smoke alarm fell off my master bedroom ceiling. And the big one: fans in both baths come on when heat/air does and not necessarily when they should. I.e., when I'm showering and the bathroom steams up. I'm sure all of these problems are easy to fix, so I'm frustrated that I've left two very polite messages (one on Steve's cell phone; one at the shop) and still haven't received a call back in over two weeks. I spent more than $10k with Southwest and thought Steve and John were very professional and helpful during the remodel. I think it's very unprofessional now for Steve to not follow up on these issues that I've documented through date-stamped photos. I think it's interesting that the majority of these 5-star reviews for Southwest are from people who don't write many reviews. This can be a sign of business owners asking for favorable reviews in return for providing a discount. If you're researching electricians or any other businesses on Yelp, I recommend doing your homework. Just because the business has 5-star reviews does not mean they truly are a 5-star business.

I've had Steve and Mike of Southwest Electric work on my house multiple times, and they do really…read moreterrific work. They can do a wide range of jobs, including simple home fixes to They are a locally-owned business, extremely personable, and very professional in their work. Steve (the owner) always comes out personally to check on the job, and they get things done promptly and correctly. As my house is a 1970's era house, it really helps to have somebody who knows all the particulars (oddities?) of how the wiring works in the neighborhood. I've had SW Electric work on my pool equipment, my interior lighting, add a ceiling fan, add attic fans, etc -- their prices are always reasonable and they take care of me quickly.

Dean has always come out quickly to solve our electrical issues and been very fair and reasonably…read morepriced for his services!Highly recommend Pappas Electric!

This is my first non-restaurant review that has nothing to do with food and everything to do with…read moreexcellent service! For the past three months the power has been out in one section of our tiny condo in San Jose. We had another electrician come out to view our problem, but they could not find it and said they would recommend removing a portion of our wall and ceiling to check the wiring which may have shorted somewhere in between. Also, it would be $85 an hour, not including parts to do the job. Since neither of us had time to deal with the issue due to work schedules, we put it off. Now that we're in contract to purchase another property and plan to rent this unit, we needed to repair the electrical. I contacted a recommended electrician from a list composed by a Realtor who created "The Northside Yellow Pages" (which is where we plan on moving). Dean Pappas of Pappas Electrical showed up at the agreed upon time, was friendly and courteous, and carefully, but quickly, checked all of our outlets and switches. He was thorough and found an outlet that I didn't even know existed by moving our heavy dresser. That was the culprit which he managed to fix in no time at all! Simply amazing. It took a good two hours or so to go through our cluttered place (remember we're still packing for our move) and make the repair. No walls or ceilings were torn out thankfully and he charged a small flat fee for the service call. If I could select more than 5 stars, I would. People like Dean Pappas are worth more than their weight in gold for the excellent and reliable services they provide.

Highly recommend Darren who did a fabulous job with my many minisplits at a great price. He also…read moreresponds to service calls.

I had an incredible experience with Interior Comfort HVAC. It was recommend to me by my trusted…read moreagent. From the moment I made the initial call, Darren was professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. he made the entire process so smooth and stress-free. He was punctual, worked efficiently, and did top-notch work on fixing my HVAC system that I thought I would have to replace and saved me tons of money. What really stood out was Darren's willingness to work with me on a payment plan, which was a huge relief. It's rare to find a company that combines quality service with such genuine care for their customers. I highly recommend Interior Comfort HVAC to anyone looking for honest, reliable, and skilled HVAC professionals! Thank you Darren

My apartment complex recently decided to replace all of our AC heating units in which I was not…read morelooking forward to bc I have a guard dog. Cesar was so unbelievably accommodating to my needs, he made the whole process of getting my new AC unit go so smoothly!! This company is super efficient! I appreciate the hospitality that came with the hard work.

This is the best boiler repair business in the Bay Area! We have an old steam boiler that has been…read morehaving issues for a long time.. We've worked with other boiler companies in the Bay but none of them were able to fix issue, not even a temporary fix. We were told that the machine is too old and it would cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix!! Wanting to get a second opinion, I went on Yelp, came across this business, and contacted them. The technician who visited the property to take a look at the boiler was able to provide a temporary fix, which actually works better than it did before, and provide us with an estimate for a long term fix, which was NOT tens of thousands of dollars! Extremely thankful for Yelp for allowing us to find this business, and it was worth the wait! (..they were pretty booked :))

MIKE MANGRUM IS A SAVIOR!!!!!!!!…read more Before he came into the picture: our indoor & outdoor units stopped functioning. We were not getting cold air nor heat. We went back & forth with American Home Shield (our home warranty) for approximately 8-9 months; they sent out 5+ companies to diagnose our problem. All of them stated the unit needed to be replaced, however, they could not perform the work that was needed. Due to our ceiling mounted heat pump, none of the companies wanted to go through the hassle of working on it. American Home Shield (AHS) finally assigned Mike Mangrum to the task. He also diagnosed the heat pump as needing to be replaced. He spent hours on the phone with AHS, fighting tooth & nail for us. AHS agreed to pay for the cost of both units, while we only covered upgraded components. Although the replacement process wasn't as smooth as we had hoped, Mike always had a solution for any additional issues that came up. For example: the new inside ceiling mounted heat pump was too large to fit through our existing ceiling cutout. Mike suggested cutting a larger opening to fit the unit. He did a great job installing a new trim and painting everything to make it look good as new. Our units are much more efficient and quieter. We are extremely grateful for the fantastic work that Mike completed on our home...all in perfect time as the weather started getting colder. We turned on the heat and stayed cozy during the holidays!

American Home Shield assigned Mike Mangrum to repair my home air conditioner. He was on time and…read morequickly identified the problem, which required ordering a new compressor. He kept me up to date so I didn't need to keep asking when the part would arrive. When the part arrived, he installed it the next day and did an excellent job. Mike is a true professional. He was on time, friendly, and did excellent work. Very dependable. I highly recommend Mangrum HVAC. Al A.

SA plumbing helped get our water heater working on a Sunday and were extremely fast to respond. I…read morecan't thank them enough and will be calling them for all future plumbing needs. They are professional and outlined many options for future upgrades when our old water heater finally gives out.

Amazing group of guys very kind, knowledgeable, go above and beyond to get the problem fixed they…read moreare here when they say they're gonna be here and really make you feel comfortable with the work they're doing thank you all so much

Very Professional, fair prices, and very friendly and knowledgeable owner and foreman. Would…read morehighly Recommend them!! Ivan and staff will take awesome care of you!

I had a large spike in water bill. Water company came out and said I had a leak between meter and…read morepipe leading to house. The pipe was under a large tree and other shrubs. I called Plumb Tech who came out quickly and determined the leak was not outside but from a leaking toilet in a downstairs bathroom. Coy said he would get the new toilet and return the next morning to install it. He also replaced leaking valve on an outside water outlet. He and his assistants were thorough, expedient and I highly recommend them for anyplumbing problems you may have.

Albert is a nice and knowledgeable guy. I hired him to finish work on my converted garage. He was…read morevery reasonable and even though we disagreed on an issue, he always kept it professional. Give him a call for all your electrical needs, you won't be disappointed. Great value as well!

My bathroom exhaust fan was in dire need of replacement (it was very old and made terrible…read moresquealing noises and didn't remove steam anymore). I used Yelp to request quotes from electricians in my area and All About Electric was the first to respond (within minutes!) They quoted me a fair price, and scheduled an appointment for me. They communicated clearly via Yelp and text message which I appreciated. On the day of installation, everything went well. The electrician wore a mask and shoe covers the entire time which I really appreciated. He was professional and friendly, and most importantly did a great job replacing my old exhaust fan (my old fan was really tricky to remove and there's no way I could have gotten it out myself without a special saw, which thankfully the electrician had). My newly installed bathroom fan looks great and works much more efficiently than my old one. My husband and I are very satisfied. Highly recommend All About Electric!