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    Exterior pump unit
    Jeremy T.

    Recently, I began to go down the road of replacing a 15 year old forced air gas furnace with a heat pump. They're far more efficient, for one, but it was attractive to be able to run the HVAC off of my existing solar. Reached out to Daniel and team to get a quote for an in-place replacement. Substantial ductwork wasn't necessary, but we did need to figure out where to place the exterior unit, etc. The job started about a week after getting the quote, and took two days to complete. The team was on time, focused, friendly, and worked cleanly. I'm really pleased with the outcome, performance of the system, and the clean installation. Not to mention, they're fair with pricing. I plan to use Cali HVAC for my future HVAC projects as well.

    Jennifer S.

    We couldn't be happier with the professional and excellent service from Cali HVAC. They installed two new air conditioners for us and did a big repair on our furnace to put in a new condenser coil. Daniel worked hard to get us the best equipment and quote us the best system for our needs. The price was reasonable, too. When it was installed, it was incredibly clear what a top-notch company this is. Everything was done with precision, and to the highest standards--down to the smallest (but important work) like pipes being wrapped neatly and perfectly straight installation of cutoff switches and new thermostats. The cleanup was so great you would never know they were here, except it's much nicer than before! The three installers Daniel (a different Daniel), Tom, and a third person whom I didn't get his name (sorry) , were really nice and really hardworking. They answered my questions without any impatience. They put down walking blankets and wore shoe covers in the house so there was no chance of dirt issues. It was quite obvious they were very experienced and took pride in their work. Our new ACs are so much quieter than our previous old units--you have to go stand in front of them to hear them--and it's a joy to have working AC again. Thank you to Cali HVAC for a wonderful experience from start to finish.

    the Diakin install completed
    Rich H.

    I had been in the market for an additional mini split for my home since I moved in and had CalFirst completely upgrade our furnace and install air conditioning. Living in a 3 level downslope home with no attic and a westward exposure of floor to ceiling windows, central AC is a must have on sunny days and I was looking to add zoned cooling since the upper level gets significantly hotter than the lower levels. Unfortunately, the duct work in my home was too convoluted and inaccessible to figure out the proper zoning shunts, and Haddon (4 stars) forced a change order in the estimate for an additional 35K during installation. Absolutely not; I can get a mini split solution later. Fast forward 10 years, the summers were getting unbearable on any level other than the middle toward the street facing side of the house (which is basically like a cave), so I started shopping around for mini splits. On several vacations to various countries in Asia, I had grown a liking for Daikin mini splits, so Cali HVAC being a Daikin authorized distributor and installer was a huge plus. Still, I shopped around and got around 6 or 7 estimates for a 3 handler mini split with what I calculated to need 24K / 9K / 12K btus. Some of the estimates didn't meet this base expectation, and I was amazed to get a quote from one installer of over 35K for a mini-split system I can buy online for 6-7K. Absurd. Daniel immediately parroted my desired configuration before I mentioned it, suggested a more efficient outdoor condenser and was one of 3 installers who said they could pull off the installation simply using ladders and not scaffolding, as the highest handler unit would be nearly 30 feet off the ground on a slope. He also confidently suggested a quad breaker to replace my existing dual pole oven breaker. All in all, with the complexity of the job, he was by far the most knowledgeable and even provided me a quote for installation of equipment I could buy myself for them to install; only 2 other installers offered this service while others rejected owner supplied parts due to "inability to guarantee installation." Right (eye roll). Also, his estimates were the cheapest and his company offers 3rd party financing as well as takes credit cards like Amex. His crew was among the cleanest contractors I've ever had service my home, cleaning and vacuuming where ever they worked. They consistently wore booties over their shoes when in the house which was absolutely necessary since it was rainy and muddy during the 3 day install. One of them even found my wedding band that I had lost somewhere in my study toward the beginning of COVID shelter in place restrictions. The only issue I had was perhaps partly my fault; I chose to sign the estimate for the installation during the holidays, and while his response time was very quick whenever I asked for updates, I had to press him for said updates during the scheduling and permit application phase. Once everything was negotiated and scheduled, he came on time each day and tried his best to be accommodating of my annoying guard puppy and the 3 flights of stairs inside and outside my house. Also, make sure the crew uses a stud finder before drilling holes for the line-set. On the last unit, they hit a stud but luckily didn't damage it and was able to repair the wall. Today, the installation passed inspection, and the heat pump works great (although the unit on Auto tends to switch to cool once the room gets to temp). I'm certain that I'll finally be able to work from home in the heat of the summer without an issue now.

    They were extremely careful of my antique china cabinet.

    I had Cali HVAC install two mini split systems in my home. Daniel and the crew were prompt, professional, respectful of my property and quite fun to work with. The job was done from start to clean up in eight hours. I would gladly recommend Cali HVAC to anyone who is interested in HVAC work.

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    Very attentive and responsive. After being notified by insurance company I needed to go with their people I did not go with them.

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    Upfront pricing, same day service, fast and professional. Would definitely hire again!

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    Daniel and his team communicated well and fixed my AC promptly. He also followed up to make sure the AC is working properly.

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    Daniel was great. Was able to quickly diagnose and fix the issues. Great communication and showed up in no time! Highly recommended!

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    Quick response and professional. Easy to coordinate with and worked around our schedule.

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    Daniel was able to quickly diagnose all our AC and Heating issues and walked me through what needed to be done and why.

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    Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

    Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

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    I requested a quote for an AC unit installation, and Elvin was our technician. He was very…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process. He carefully reviewed all of our options and helped us identify the best solution for our needs. My husband and I truly enjoyed working with him. His friendly attitude, professionalism, and willingness to answer our questions made the experience very pleasant. We greatly appreciate his excellent customer service.

    Unfortunately, your response omits several important objective facts that I discussed with you…read moredirectly during our phone conversation. First, repeatedly referring to my furnace as "a 1996 furnace" is misleading. While the cabinet was originally installed in 1996, all major internal components were professionally replaced five years ago. Multiple licensed HVAC contractors immediately recognized the refurbishment during their inspections and all independently concluded that my furnace was in excellent operating condition with decades of service life remaining. More concerning was your technician's sales presentation. I was told my furnace was a fire hazard, posed a carbon monoxide risk, and required replacement in the interest of safety. Those are serious claims. Yet four independent licensed HVAC contractors disagreed with that assessment, and none recommended replacing the furnace. Instead, they all recommended replacing only the air conditioner. You also claim the photos your technician showed me were legitimate. That claim is difficult to reconcile with what I personally witnessed. I watched all four of the other contractors perform their inspections in real time. They each inserted their phones into my furnace, showed me live video from inside the unit, and provided photographs of the internal components. All four sets of images were consistent with one another. None resembled the photos your technician used to justify replacing my furnace. That discrepancy is exactly why I sought multiple independent opinions before making an $18,000 decision. During our phone call, I explained all of this to you and provided the context regarding the refurbishment. Your public response ignores those facts and instead repeatedly relies on the original installation date to justify the recommendation somehow. My review was never about whether homeowners can replace both systems at the same time. Many choose to do so. My concern was being told that I NEEDED to replace a recently refurbished, fully functional furnace because it was supposedly unsafe. After obtaining four independent opinions, I concluded that your recommendation was not supported by objective facts. "Facts don't care about your feelings" the saying goes. Prospective customers can draw their own conclusions. I certainly did, which is why I sought additional opinions before authorizing nearly $18,000 in work. That decision saved me thousands of dollars, a potential service install nightmare (see the numerous 1 star reviews by others) and I stand by my review.

    Cali HVAC - hvac - Updated July 2026

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