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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.

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    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.

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

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    They Worked hard to find a hard to find piece. They did very good work with a quick turn around.

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    Prompt, professional, courteous and efficient service! Resolved issue in the initial visit!

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    Fantastic job, very prompt responses/set up and it was at a great price. I'm very happy with their work!

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    Daniel is very professional and willing to help. Friendly and explains what is wrong. Thanks for the great service.

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    Great services! Arrived in 25 minutes after the capacitor was dead on a hot day. Very flexible with the scheduling. Thanks, Daniel!

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    Very professional, communicated well and showed up when he said he would. The cost was reasonable. I would use again.

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    When my 84 year old fathers Trane heating and Air conditioning system went out the end of June. We…read morehad to find a reputable company quick. We needed to replace a 24 year-old heating and air-conditioning system, Galaxy came up as number one of our first choice. We made an appointment, A gentleman came out, he emailed us a quote, a day or two later. When we had more questions, Galaxy sent out another gentleman to go over additional questions and we settled on the same, trane/American standard system . Within a week the full system was scheduled for install. The young men who installed the system were very respectful of the property very respectful of my father since his house is immaculate. You would've never known they were even there they cleaned up so well. They completed all the work in one day, which was shocking they went above and beyond and replaced a water nozzle that had been leaking under his house for who knows how long. We are forever grateful lifetime customers. We hope that you will be too. Thank you, Galaxy for your professionalism, hard work, above and beyond and work ethic. Your lifetime customers The Gilbert family

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    We had our AC stop cooling in the middle of a hot day, and with two young kids and a dog at home,…read morewe were pretty stressed. Keon Garcia came out and did an outstanding job. What I appreciated most was that he didn't just start replacing parts. He thoroughly diagnosed the system, explained what he was testing, and walked me through the results. He showed me that the capacitor was testing low, the contactor was worn and pitted, and even performed a megger test on the compressor to verify it was still healthy. After the repairs, he confirmed everything was working properly by showing me the compressor amperage had dropped back to normal and that the system had an 18-degree temperature split. Keon was patient with all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. He explained the pros and cons of the recommended repairs, including the hard-start kit, so I could make an informed decision instead of feeling pressured. I really appreciated his transparency and professionalism. By the time he was done, our AC was cooling properly again, and he even worked with us on the final price. If you're looking for an HVAC technician who is knowledgeable, honest, thorough, and takes the time to educate his customers, I highly recommend Keon Garcia. Thanks again for getting our family cool again!

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    This is a trustworthy company that I'd use again and again. I was quoted by another company that…read morewas sent out by the home warranty company. The other company claimed that there was a rodent infestation and damage the connector cable. The repair for that was $950 and because it was caused by the pest and Therefore not covered by the insurance. I was almost ready to pay for the repair. Then, I thought I should have a second opinion by a more reputable company. I searched on Yelp. Smart Ac has the best ratings and charges only $50 for a site visit. I am glad that I found them. It turned out I was being scammed by the first company and there no Rodney damage at all. Just a tripped cable that was disconnected. I'm vey happy with the service and integrity of this company.

    I've used Smart three times now, once for a tune up by Jesus, second for repair from Juan and the…read morethird was a entire HVAC replacement. Juan was very honest with me when he did our repair and suggested we shop around for prices because the repair would've cost us about $6,000 but might not last long... and a new unit would be around $18,000... so once his temporary repair was done (add Freon for $924) about three weeks later, the ac went out again. So it was time to just replace the 18 year old system... I checked with three other competitors. Smart landed right in the middle. I told Sam from Smart that I had a bid that was slightly lower than his and he called me to discuss it. Sam was very knowledgeable and patient. After our talk, I decided to go with Smart that night. Their crew showed up the next week and complete the job in about 10 hours. The crew complied of Jesus, Juan, Benny and George. Everyone was very professional and went the extra mile. They helped me fix some electrical issue in the attic, correct some vents that were installed backwards (thanks Plute Homes) and even vacuumed the area after the job. They were all very considerate that I had pets around and kept the door shut. I highly recommend Smart. Their contractor also came the next day to fit the new attic door.

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