I reached out on Yelp for some help with swapping out my old furnace gas connector, and Adam responded very quickly. He was able to come out just a few days later, and fixed everything and waked me through what he was doing, including adding a new shut off value and sediment trap. His quote was very good, and work quality was great. I will be calling Adam again for all my future HVAC needs! read more

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Adam and his brother were wonderful. We needed a new condensate pump for our furnace. They felt to us like old school down to earth and honest. They were prompt, courteous and respectful. We highly recommend their services. E and N read more

Amazingly helpful company! He was very transparent about the costs and took time to explain the prices so I didn't feel like I was being taken advantage. I really appreciated his friendliness, patience, and willingness to provide information. Highly recommended! read more

American Standard furnace stopped heating. Due to the warm weather last month, I was able to take my time and have multiple 5 star Yelp companies out for service calls. Adam and his brother were BY FAR the best: -attitude: they did not come across as salesmen like the others; -knowledge: diligent in researching the issue and they were able to correctly diagnose the problem -price: cheaper than the others -warranty: they offer credit if the board switch didn't help for a new system Bottom line is these guys were so much better than all the others. Highly recommend and will use them again if needed. read more

Exceptional! We inherited a broken gas furnace and old ductwork when we purchased our 1930s home and were looking for a modern/efficient heat-pump replacement and full re-ducting of the house that would be more efficient and provide heating & cooling. We got bids from a number of other companies, and went with Ambient Experts due to their reasonable price estimate and honest work they've done for us in the past. Adam and crew put together a brand new system that we are in love with. They were patient and helpful through our planning process and adaptive to the various requests that we had. They completed the project on-time and system is running great! Will definitely continue working with Ambient for any future projects. read more

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Adam will work with you to keep your system alive. He's a problem solver and practical. He replaced a faulty gas valve on a 20-year-old furnace yesterday over Thanksgiving break. He's a younger guy in the style of the old-school "business owner as technician", and doesn't follow the model of most HVAC companies, which is to get onsite and then sell you on upgrading your entire system. He takes pride in getting more life out of your equipment. If you need a new system, he's good at that too. I asked him to install a new furnace at my old place a few years back, and he was the only professional willing to install the equipment I provided him. All other HVAC companies I consulted would only install their own equipment. I have since learned that HVAC companies get good deals with manufacturers they represent and a good part of their profit is marking up the equipment they are able to get at a discount the average consumer can't get. Adam has similar relationships which he was transparent about, but he was still perfectly willing to install the furnace I provided. That system has been humming along nicely. read more

Amazing service. Super Fast to respond to my heater not turning on. Within hours they came out and Solved the problem. The workers were courteous and knowledgeable, giving me tips and showing me what service they provided. 10/10 would use again. read more

Adam and Jensen are my new HVAC/electrician/home fixes folks! I called Adam after being referred by a childhood friend, and cross referenced his business, Ambient Experts, on Yelp. He responded to my request for help connecting my furnace to a hardwired power source (previous owners were using an extension cord to connect the furnace which was a hazard and not to code) and made arrangements to come out the next morning to check out my problem. He arrived promptly with Jensen, an electrician, and after assessing the issue and presenting a competitive price, they both got right to work. My house now has heat and they've made follow-up plans to ground my electrical system. I could not be more happy with the speed of service and attention to detail (and friendliness!) of the two. They have definitely been saved for future service in my phone! read more

The last time Adam helped us with our heating system was almost exactly five years ago. We had remembered how impressed we were with him then ( he is exceptionally straightforward, honest and decent, as well, of course, as highly professional) so we contacted him again when we ran into difficulty a day or two ago. He came with his brother, Jenson, this time and they didn't disappoint. They had our system up and running in no time. A real pleasure to work with. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Adam was very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. He was also punctual and very thorough. Quality service. So glad that I found Ambient Experts. Thank you! read more

I was really worried about getting a new contractor because the last company charged us a ton of money over 3-4 visits and never actually fixed the problem with our electric heater. Ambient Experts replied right away, came out the next day, and fixed in less than 30 minutes a problem we'd been having over a year! They were communicative, professional, and friendly. I'm super impressed and highly recommend them. read more

I discovered Ambient Experts using a Google search for Bryant HVAC dealers in my neighborhood. Adam recommended pulling an 8-wire thermostat cable to install a true hybrid gas-electric heating system. He finds power extenders to be unreliable and unnecessary in my case. The next morning, he came out with his crew and rewired my Carrier heat pump, Bryant furnace, and EcoBee thermostat. They did a standard dual-fuel system wiring in about 2 hours. It conforms to industry standards, and the price was very reasonable. I am happy, and believe that my system will be much more reliable in the future. I would use them for warranty service any time. I wish I had known about them when I got bids for the job. read more

Very honest people, which, if you don't find that in this line of work, it could end up costing you an arm and a leg. Greatly greatly appreciate the trustworthiness and we will be using them for every HVAC job in the future. Thank you so much! And great competent work too! read more

I highly recommend Ambient Experts HVAC. Very responsive to Yelp request and texts, scheduled appointment quickly. Had an issue with overheating in one bedroom and not enough heat in another on same floor. Adam helped to quickly identify a quick solution to choke the vent to the over heated room which sent more heat to the other room, did not require additional parts. I appreciate he didn't try to upsell unnecessary parts and repairs. He and other technician were very professional and answered my many questions about the HVAC setup and potential causes. They took time to test heat airflow in both rooms before and after to ensure repair was working. Completed the entire repair within an hour. I'm late posting this review 3 months after service in November, and happy to report the repair is still working well. Highly recommend this company. read more

Seems like a super honest guy! He solved the problem fast, had the part in his truck and was in and out! Definitely will be my go to HVAC guy. Thanks Adam read more

They understood what service I was requesting and had a prompt response. Knowledgeable and honest . Wouldn't hesitate to call on them again. Had warm heat running again in just a few hours time from the original call out! read more

Super responsive and knowledgeable! They came out same day and were communicative. It was nice to find an independent business owner.

Excellent service and honest professionalism. Repaired our furnace at short notice. Very reasonable price, clarity and honesty in their service. Other companies tried to charge us far more with unnecessary work. Great to find someone you can trust! read more

We wanted a small heat pump installed to replace a hydronic radiant system in our converted garage. Adam responded quickly, checked out the site and suggested a few options for equipment at various price points. The quote was reasonable and Adam was easy to work with. The installation went smoothly and we're enjoying our efficient, quiet heat pump. read more

I've worked with Adam a few times due to our inherited wacky HVAC systems in our duplex. (Had incorrect intake sizes and locations, ducting that was incorrect, one component broke and he got it replaced under warranty, etc). He also easily installed an ecobee for us. He is super knowledgeable, easy to work with, honest, and does great work. I highly recommend working with Ambient Experts! read more

Very prompt and friendly service. My furnace was back up and running in minutes, and the technician offered meaningful and helpful advice for the future. read more

Brisk morning here in Oakland, Bryant furnace quit working! Yikes. Called one other firm first, they couldn't make it out till next Wednesday. I'd be dead & frozen by then. Called Ambient, out to the house within an hour of the call. Troubleshot the problem [George hair had clogged the system], fixed the issue [removed all the hair] & now my house is nice & toasty once again. Happy, and wiser, camper am I. read more

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I had Adam take a look at my gas heating system since it didn't seem as warm this winter. Adam and his associate were very easy to work with and responsive. He recommended changing the grates to improve airflow and another more involved option requiring duct work to change the location of the return. I opted for just updating the grates and didn't feel pressured. His quote was fair and I noticed better efficiency and warmth immediately. They were also nice enough to help us change out our smoke detectors too! Would go to them again for future heating needs! read more

I contacted Adam and requested that he come to my home to troubleshoot a problem that I was having with the wall heater in my condominium. He set up an appointment for the next day and showed up promptly at the scheduled time. I highly recommend his business and services. read more

Adam has come out to (1) repair an issue with our HVAC system (2) reduce the noise of our AC Compressor. Really responsive, fair pricing and does a great job. Will definitely hire for any HVAC jobs we have going forward. read more

Our basement gas furnace wouldn't come on. PG&E could not help. I called Ambient because of the Yelp reviews. They came, they fixed it, they left. It couldn't have been easy because my husband was a do-it-yourselfer. Don't even hesitate to call! read more

Adam and Team are speedy, helpful and professional! I've had a couple issues with my HVAC unit and they set up appointments with me immediately and followed up with clear communication on what's needed and why. They are easy to work with and made the issue seem like a very simple experience! They also left me with some good tips on easy care for the HVAC units. Highly recommend and wish they did more than HVAC! read more

I was looking to replace my very old gravity heater because I know it is extremely inefficient. I had 3 companies come out to help me decide what makes the most sense for our needs and wants. Adam's estimate was quite a bit better for the exact same system. We discussed this. He is very responsive and was able to complete the job the following week. Adam & Mark were excellent. They kept me informed during the whole process and when we had a glitch (during asbestos removal) and it was going to take an extra day, he offered to provide us with a duct cleaning service (which they scheduled right away). I am very pleased with the new system and definitely recommend them. read more

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These folks have helped me out a few times now and I have nothing but good things to say. They are straight up and honest. They got me out of a jam with my AC leaking and had me back in business within an hour. They communicate effectively and gave me multiple options/scenarios to the situation. I appreciate yall! read more

Messaged them at 730am this morning. They responded quickly and were able to come by in late morning. Our furnace was out, and required some tinkering to come back online. Adam & Co were professional, kind, and fair. Would gladly recommend. read more

Ok - I LOVE these guys! I can't tell you how many hvac company's and people I've had to deal with in my construction project - but these guys are a dream to work with! Very personable, very knowledgeable, ETHICAL - which to me is paramount these days, and they are reasonably priced. Adam, Jenson, and Bev were a delight to work with and I look forward to working with them again! read more

Adam was able to come out within two hours and diagnosis the issue with my heat. He was able to show me some parts to diagnosis myself next time. Really appreciate your help! Thanks! read more

My ancient (probably 80 yrs old) gas furnace was acting up so I wanted it repaired. One company said they had never seen a furnace this old and had no idea what to do. Another company came and changed the valve which made it worse, leaving us without any heat. Then luckily I found Ambient Experts HVAC. Adam was professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose the problem and fix it right away. But I knew the furnace was very old, with potential failure and safety risks. So I decided to replace the unit. Adam was patient in explaining various options so I could make an informed decision. Before the job began, he also met with the asbestos estimator and technicians to make sure the prep was done properly. After that, Adam and Jenson disassembled my large furnace (which weighed a lot!) for disposal. Then they did the hard part, installing the new unit with all the associated duct work, inclusive of a couple of new ducts in a narrow crawl space. They were friendly, professional, very skillful, and answered all my questions to ensure I was comfortable through the entire process. I am very pleased with their work and can definitely recommend them to others. read more

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Fast, friendly, and efficient service. Adam was very easy and pleasant to work with. Thanks, Ambient Expert HVAC, for getting our heater working for these cold winter months! read more

I'm writing this from the coziest of living rooms that, until a few hours ago, was nothing but a farce. It looked warm, it looked Christmas ready, but it was not warmer than the 37 degree nights that have been plaguing the normally mild Bay Area. No joke there was a week where wool socks and layers did nothing to take the frigid edge off and my family and I watched our breath in the morning and at night. Our heater actually fizzled out in April. We called Adam and he came out, quickly fixed it, and delivered the tragic news that it would only work a couple times because we needed to replace it. He said the good news was that our dinosaur of a wall heater was from around the 70's and that they typically last many decades. He offered to replace it and deduct the fee we paid to fix it, but my husband and I decided to be stubborn fools and try to tough out the winter with wool socks and layers. Fast forward to present times where my whole family was fReezing our royal nene's off and we decide to replace the heater because not having one in 40 degree weather is nuts. I thought I lost Adams number and started consulting with other HVAC companies. Most of them either didn't deal with such antiques as a wall heater or quoted us at least 1,000 more than Adam. I literally squealed with delight when I found his number at the very end of my text history. I wrote Adam and he responded right away saying he would fix it the following week AND charge me the original quote included the $200 deduction for the original repair. He came, he fixed, he's a household hero. I only wish I had gone to him sooner. Adam is quick, reliable, honest, kind, and effective. I will definitely recommend him to any and everyone and I look forward to saving his number so I don't make the same mistake of sleeping on Ambient again. Also if anyone wants to donate 6 grand to my central heating go fund me, I can hire Adam to install central! Jk, all this amazing heat is getting to my head. read more

Adam, Jensen and the team did a cracking job installing a new furnace for me. They said what they would do, and then did what they said...simple, clear, on time, on cost. These guys are a small business, but they run it well and give great service. Honest, dependable, good value. Enough said. read more

Talked to 5 different HVAC companies and was initially a little skeptical of Ambient Expert because of the relatively lower number of reviews. After talking to Adam a few times, I decided to trust him with my project. There are HVAC companies that would rush through the free consultation just to give you a price quote. Adam paid attention to every detail and explained the entire process of the installation. He was always responsive to every question I had before and during the installation. Adam and his team went above and beyond my expectation and they will be my go-to place for all future HVAC needs. read more

Mark and Adam were contacted to check out our heater that quit on us. It was 40 years old and needed to be replaced. We were given our options with zero pressure to purchase anything one way or another. They quickly got a heater and installed it the next day. They were both professional, polite, and even went above and beyond to do a couple extra things for us while they were here. I would recommend them and will use them again if I have any heating issues. read more

I contacted Adam to inspect an old wall heater based on his great reviews. Needless to say, they were all true! As a realtor, I understand how hard it is to find a good specialist these days because they're booked at least 1 month in advance. I told Adam how urgent my situation was, and he was able to accommodate my last-minute request. Since the circumstances of the property couldn't allow him to do his job during his first visit, we immediately made a second appointment for him to come back. During the second appointment, he was prompted and ready to work. Although the circumstances of the property couldn't allow him to do his work (again), he took his time to answer questions and gave me some great advice. I also appreciated him taking my calls and responding to my texts prior to and after our appointments. I wish I met Adam sooner in my real estate career. He was prompted, polite, and most important, genuine. I can tell that he cares about his work and clients. If you're looking for a great HVAC specialist, contact Adam! He will definitely be our go-to HVAC specialist! read more

Alex is phenomenal. We checked around with several bigger companies for an AC unit repair and the majority of them basically said we were screwed and they couldn't help us for at least 2 weeks. Alex was available within two days. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and honest. Alex went through several trouble shooting steps and explained each one of them. After running through everything, Alex discovered the problem was a very small and inexpensive one. He even explained what might fail next on the unit (it's an old AC unit). He told us to call him if we had any other problems becuase he would know what it was just based off his troubleshooting steps. Alex was great and very honest. We could not be happier with the service. read more