I have been using Bennett AC company for years! Never had an issue with them whatsoever :) I love…read moreBennetts, the guys are such hard workers and even helped me fix a leakage. 10/10 would recommend again. Their service is quick with such hardworking and caring people! Also, Oralene S from CA, they don't do work in CA for theres no Bennetts over there. Fake reviews aren't necessary. Rocking w Bennett AC till i die!!

I explained our issues with our AC unit both in writing and over the phone. The technician shows up…read moreto do a diagnostic, he acts as if he knows exactly why he is there and says he just needs to know where the outside unit is. He comes back to the door 15 minutes later and says ok how are you paying for this i just topped off your refrigerant you are good to go. I asked about the leak and he starts going off on me, rambling about nonsense, saying he shows up and isn't told about a possible leak, he also complained when I asked him to wear shoe protectors, he mouthed off to me the entire time and called me crazy then left still running his mouth. The office called but I couldn't answer because I was on the other line, I called them back to discuss what happened, left a message and they never returned my call. Very rude and untrustworthy.

These are my people!…read more Cassidy, the service tech that came over to do our semi-annual service was very polite, professional, and knew his stuff. I really appreciated his thoroughness, and also his diligence to keep the house as clean as possible. I say that last point because he had to go in and out of our house like a hundred times and each time he was careful to take his shoe coverings on and off. That kind of diligence means a lot because it shows he pays attention to detail. At the end of the day, our house was given the assurance that everything is good to go for the winter and that's all I needed. Even more important, he wasn't trying to add more fees or unnecessary repairs to the house. Well done!

I had Norfolk Air Htg & Cooling come out for an assessment / quote for some minor work. Turns out…read morethey are insanely expensive compared to some other licensed HVAC companies. $89 just for the site visit, which the tech said could NOT BE APPLIED to their cost of work. Their quotes were ridiculous. $358 to clear 2 condensate lines. $287 to add a condensate drain joist strap. $358 to replace 6 feet of insulated flex duct. All very accessible. Another company came out the next day and INCLUDED in their $99 site visit they cleaned out both condensate lines. Their quote for the remaining work was less than half what Norfolk Air Htg Cooling quoted, and the technician was far more friendly and explained things very well (I'm an engineer in 4 fields). The only positive was that Norfolk Air Htg & Cooling was very responsive -- same-day for a non-emergency. (but the other company was also just as responsive)

great work, fair price, and unmatched communication/clarity. really appreciate the professionalism…read moreand kindness from Rob's team on my rental. Nice to know i can trust someone even being out of state! Highly recommend! thanks, y'all!

I just had a couple guys fron Bertolino's over to check a leak from an upstairs bathroom, Tony and…read moreJason. First, they were on time. Second, they were courteous. I had this big idea that they would have to cut into a wall or the dining room ceiling to see what was going on. I know nothing about plumbing. But these two deducted that my problem was water on the floor from my kid not closing the shower curtain well enough while showering. They showed me where they thought the water was going right next to the tub. They could have totally taken advantage of the situation and cut Into the wall and charged me more,but they didn't. I will definately call them again, they gained my trust by being honest.

1 -- Lost fastener, improper reassembly, higher power bills, and poor follow-through…read more I contracted Philbrick Inc. Heating & Cooling for routine cleaning and maintenance on a system I purchased from them for approximately $8,000, and for which I've paid hundreds more over the years for service. The technician who performed the service lost a manufacturer-specific fastener and reassembled the enclosure improperly. One corner of the cover was left with about a 1/2-inch gap, which allowed a significant amount of cooled air to escape into my attic throughout the hottest part of the summer, increasing my electric bill. I discovered the problem months later while replacing the filter. I called Philbrick the next day and requested they correct their mistake. It took approximately four days to get a technician on site. He confirmed a fastener was indeed missing and attempted to fabricate a substitute. Lacking the right part and skill for that task, he ended up taping the corner of the door--a stopgap that still leaked air. He said he would try to scavenge the correct fastener from an old unit back at their facility and "take care of it." Instead, I was told I owed roughly $100 for this visit, despite the issue originating with their prior service. After multiple calls, I spoke briefly with the owner, who said he would investigate and get back to me. He never did, the service call was in June. About two weeks later when I called for an update, the receptionist told me the charge had been waived and she'd leave a message with he owner, but no one has ever followed up about the missing fastener or the energy loss. Today, I went into the attic myself with a flashlight, mirror, and magnet. In about 30 minutes I located the original fastener inside the unit and repaired the enclosure properly. I should not have had to do this. Based on this experience--poor workmanship, delay in response, an inadequate temporary fix, an attempted charge for their error, and no meaningful follow-through--I cannot recommend Philbrick Inc. Heating & Cooling.

It was another terrible way to wake up. My rental property tenant texted to tell me the pilot…read morelight had gone out on the gas hot water. Neither he nor Virginia Natural Gas could get it lit. VNG told him that I needed a plumber. The technician also gave his general assessment of what he thought was the problem. It wasn't a surprise to learn that my regular plumber didn't do gas appliances since they require additional certification & equipment. He referred me to someone who referred me to someone else. I checked the Yelp reviews for that plumber & Philbrick, the plumbing company used by the restoration company that has done work for me. Philbrick had good reviews. The other had bad. Thank you Yelp! Calling Philbrick I expected a wait for service. Their customer service person put me on hold then returned to the line with great news. They had someone in the area & could come right away. Amazing! My tenant was home so I hoped to handle my end over the phone. The technician called on the way to the property and we discussed the problem. He finished getting the pilot light lit in record time & called me from the house. When that particular pilot light is lit there is a button you have to hold in for a specific amount of time. He had instructed my tenant on what had to be done. Both the trip charge & the charge for starting the pilot light were extremely reasonable. We handled the transaction over the phone with a credit card & the receipt was emailed to me. Randy, the technician was extremely nice and answered all my questions regarding the age & normal life span of the appliance. I also questioned the life span of electric hot water heaters, which I have in my main residence. I've had a hot water heater flood before. So I wanted to avoid that at both properties. When I thanked him for the prompt response he told me that he had been rerouted to me. His next call had been sent to another technician. That's the perfect way to handle "In Home" scheduling by a repair center. This company receives my highest recommendation. Thank you for making what started as a really bad day not bad at all. I didn't even lose my morning coffee hour(s) because of the conveniences they offered.

Amazing!! My heater broke during the cold snap in 2019 and our house got down to 35 degrees. They…read morecame and fixed it the same day! HIGHLY recommend.

They don't offer any transparency with their prices. You unfortunately find out the hard way when…read morethey send you the bill. On top of that, they also charge a fee for credit cards that they don't mention ahead of time!!!

I can't say enough good things about this company! Our ac went out for our son and the dogs on the…read morehottest day of the year while we were out of town and they responded so quickly! I always recommend them to anyone needing hvac work because they are so honest, efficient, and hardworking. I can always count on them. I CANNOT thank you enough!!

Chase installed a new electrical box in our garage and updated wiring for an outlet. His…read moreprofessional, honest, and knowledgable about the entirety of the work that was completed. He took the time to clearly explain everything and made sure we understood our options. He worked efficiently, provided honest recommendations, and delivered prompt service without cutting any corners.

I was quoted $1,200 for a very simple garbage disposal replacement, which felt extremely excessive…read more I had already purchased an Easy-Fit disposal from Home Depot specifically to make installation straightforward. However, when the plumber arrived, he insisted on reconfiguring the setup to the left sink instead of replacing it on the right sink where the original unit was located, which would have added unnecessary work and cost. After I pushed back, the price was reduced to $900, but that still seems far too high for such a basic job. The only reason I hired this company was because I manage my property remotely and couldn't be there in person. Overall, the pricing felt unreasonable for the scope of work.

We purchased an existing house 4 years ago which had a dual-fuel HVAC system. I contacted the…read morecompany I used for many years at our old house which I was very happy with but, they didn't seem to understand the system. I did a little research of reviews for HVAC companies in Chesapeake and found Simmons had great ratings. I found quickly why they had 5-stars! My previous HVAC contractor had been out twice and I was left with, " you need a new thermostat" and left with a cold house. That's when I found Simmons. They were very responsive and were out within 8 hours. The technician was very polite, professional and explained everything about the system (since I was unfamiliar with a dual-fuel system). He identified the problem and made the necessary repairs quickly. Having had a great experience then, I put the system under contract with them. Since then they have not let me down. They have kept my system in excellent condition. This week I suddenly had an issue with heat. Called and had a technician here within 3 hours. He got the system working but the next day I had the same issue and on one of the coldest days the system was out again. I called after hours and within 15 minutes had a call back from the on-call tech who said he would be here in 20 minutes. He was. The problem was so minute, a loose connection, but trouble shooting that was a pain for him, but he found the problem within 15 minutes. Simmons is my only HVAC system contractor. I know the age of the existing system and understand it only has a few years left in it. I feel confident that Simmons will keep it running great and when the dreaded day comes, it will be Simmons technicians installing a new system.

My heat pump needed repair so I gave them a call. They can take a look at it in 2 to 3 weeks.read more