I contacted Hector Tejeda for a 2nd opinion on our system after being told by another company I needed to replace my A/C , and furnace. His technician Jesus, did a thorough diagnosis and determined both units were functioning just fine. Bob Pando read more

We had Hector replace an old furnace with a new heat pump and he and his team did an excellent job. They were quick, the installation is very clean and neat (everything taped and wrapped nicely), and the price was good for the quality of the work and the quality of the units they specced. They even added a 2nd thermostat so that we could control the temperature on the second floor independently. They've also been really great about following up on issues. I noticed the heat stopped running this morning and they showed up right away and already fixed it (bad capacitor). Really great service! read more

I can't say enough good things about Hector and his team. They installed a heat pump in our house 3 weeks ago. Since we were out of town for awhile, all of the coordination / planning was done remotely. Then the system was installed once we returned. The entire process could not have gone more smoothly. Hector is very nice and so easy to work with - well informed, responsive, hard working plus a great sense of humor. And I want to emphasize that he always shows up! .... if he says he'll be there, he's there. The system is great; manuals need work.! A week after the installation, I was having trouble reconciling the manual with actual implementation. I texted Hector late in the day and he came over the following day to help. Nothing wrong with the unit, btw, just needed some clarification on operations described in the manual. We have a Carrier mini-split system with 2 outdoor units and a thermostatically controlled unit in each room. Love it.! ... so energy efficient as the temperature in each space can be controlled separately. Plus the units respond very quickly to temperature demands. We abandoned the ducts in this house in favor of energy efficiency and hopefully a cleaner house - the ducts were old (1974) and likely quite dirty. Look at the photos - they really show Hector's work ethic = neat, clean, safe and efficient.! read more

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With the last few summers breaking heat records, we knew that we needed to do more than our current Sunsetter Awnings and blackout curtains to keep our West San Jose home cooler in the summer heat. Hector was prompt to give me a quote for a new air conditioning system. Hector was very patient in answering our many questions and we never felt pressured or sold. His quote wasn't the least expensive nor was it the highest price, but we felt confident he would provide the best value. On our scheduled A/C installation day, Hector & his team arrived on time. We walked through the entire project discussing how and when various components would be installed. We discussed our concerns with Hector and he patiently listened and took them in to consideration during the work day. He and his team worked in a low key and unobtrusive way and also taking care to cover flooring areas where they were working. As promised the installation took less than a day. At the end of the project, they thoroughly explained & tested the system. My wife loves the new digital thermostat and it's easy to read display. Although, the hot days are a few months away, we feel the peace of mind that we are prepared for the hot months ahead. Our experience with Hector & Cobalt Heating and Cooling was excellent. I highly recommend Hector & team for your HVAC services! read more

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Unreliable and flakes on customers without notice. They leave you hanging and wondering what is to be expected after 20 minutes of waiting for them at a site. read more

Hector is FANTASTIC. He installed our heating and air in our condo 2 years ago- still going strong! Even when the inspector came to review the work, said it's one of the best installations he's seen. The value of the work he did is worth every single penny. He wasn't the cheapest or the most expensive, but definitely the best quality. I think and am thankful every time it's over 100 degrees and I'm relaxing inside thanks to Cobalt! read more

I highly recommend Hector and his team for anything HVAC. He's very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and responsive. This review is overdue, but Hector's helped me install multiple HVAC units, zoned systems, duct work, etc... and consistently and reliably delivers quality work. He takes the time to explain what he did, and works with you on the best option for your situation. He is the person you want to go to read more

Cobalt Heating and Cooling - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - San Jose, California

I hired Cobalt Heating to install a new HVAC system and ductwork for a 2nd story addition in San Jose. Hector and his team installed a Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System in the attic with ductwork. The team at Cobalt did an amazing job, the system is top notch, and because it runs off of electricity I have the ability to run it off our Tesla Solar Tiles + 4 PowerWalls. During the storms this winter we had multiple outages, and the system would just run off our PowerWalls through the night and recharge using our solar during the day for uninterrupted heat and power. I can also operate my HVAC system remotely from an app on my phone which is handy when I'm heading back into town from a work trip. Lastly, the system came with an air filter that removes dust, virus spores and smoke from the air, which has come in very handy when outdoor air quality is worst in the winter / summer. Couldn't be happier with the work from Cobalt Heating and Hector's team, highly recommended read more

We asked for heat pump installation for our remodel home. Hector was the first to respond. He has been very, very responsive both on email and on text. They also arrived on time for the estimate. And Hector is THE smartest/easiest to communicate person I've ever met among the 8-10 companies that I quoted - no BS, no walking around the garden, just straight to the point, with rationale. I was a tech enthusiast so I went ahead to research a ton on every brand and every system I could find online. I dig deep into installation manuals, online trainings etc. to know the inside out of the systems, the limitations etc. So I know if someone actually knows things or they're just reading from sales brochure. I asked some very specific questions to Hector around zoning, and he's knowledgable enough to tell me that it won't work. I challenged him that the installation manual says we could. He went ahead to seek clarification from Carrier representative, and it turns out that his understanding is correct. I really appreciate that he took the time to seek Carrier clarification on my questions whenever I have them. The whole experience with Hector has been great. I love how he would outright tell me if something doesn't make sense. Some other installers would just throw in whatever I asked and won't notice that they don't work together well. At the end we didn't go with Cobalt due to some totally unrelated reasons. If it were not for those, we would likely have gone for Cobalt. If you are like me, just starting to get into all this HVAC world, Cobalt would be a great company to start talking to. I'm sure you will have all your questions answers, and be prescribed something that makes sense. read more

The best HVAC specialist in the area! Honest, knowledgeable, and fair. Always the first choice for my heating and air conditioning needs.

Can't recommend Hector and his team enough! He came recommended to us through our realtor. Extremely fast and communicative. He came out to our house to give us a quote while we were still in the closing process! We were able to order parts and got the job lined up for right after closing. The team got the job done within a week including inspections. He was very patient in explaining the different options (central air vs. mini splits, and difference in location of installations) , and very accommodating around our schedules of other work like termite fumigation. Mostly importantly, everything was done very professionally. The wiring was very clean to the panel through the walls, and they left the house very clean each day even if we weren't living in it. They took down our old heaters and patched the walls. They even took down our wall mirror and then put them back in to avoid accidentally breaking. The permit process was painless for us as they handled all the work! Will definitely work with them again if we ever have heating/cooling needs. read more

Had a great experience from the beginning! I needed replacement of an AC unit and Hector was very communicative and prompt throughout the whole process. He offered the best quote and offered the soonest available date for replacement. Also, did a great job of thoroughly answering all of my questions. Overall, it was a pleasant and efficient experience working with them. Would highly recommend! read more

My HVAC system and ducts was installed by Hector and his team. He is not only a great technician but also a very friendly and proefessional individual. His work was spot on and great quality. I have been sleeping well through this hot summer nights. He also very competitive in price and was the most reasonable price. I am very glad I went with Hector and he time to time check on to see how things are and it is testamon for great customer service read more

- Responded quickly with competitive quote - Show up early on time and finish in time. - Wear mask and follow all the health protocols. - Generally nice guys. I've been contacting several vendors and see if anyone could install the Hitachi mini split AC units that I ordered earlier. To my surprise, most of the vendor refused to install the AC units that were not directly ordered by them. Thankfully, Hector (the manger from Cobalt Heating and Cooling) was able to it quickly and professionally with very competitive quote. I've been talked to different HVAC vendors and see if they do things (e.g. pipes, electric wiring...etc) differently and I think Hector and his colleague did great job. The result looks great, and they do keep things clean and neat while they were working on our project. read more

Cobalt Heating and Cooling - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - San Jose, California

Great experience with Hector And his team. We got new AC installation done, very reasonable quote, got appropriate components for our heating system, timely installation without any wait and followed by inspection with the city officer, everything was done very professionally! Can't recommend enough! read more

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Kurt Newick and the whole Cobalt team. Kurt explained everything in detail and made sure we understood all the nuances of the decision we were making. The team was prompt, made no mistakes, wore masks and kept us up to date with progress emails. Now with our solar installed and working, Kurt took us through a detailed "wrap up" meeting and told us how to use the monitoring apps, how to get our tax rebates and made sure we knew we could reach him anytime. Thank you so much, Cobalt! read more

Cobalt is still the best!! We're getting ready to list our home and noticed the AC wasn't working as well as it had been. We called Cobalt to clean our vents and service the furnaces & AC units because it's HOT! Angel and Jesse came out and were so awesome. Seriously - these guys performed the best service. I was impressed by how careful they were going in and out of each room to clean the vents, the meticulous care they took to add the insulating tape, along with cleaning the vents and replacing the filters. We have a crazy odd filter, but they were able to find the replacement and came back to change it! The service performed was incredible, and I cannot express how reassuring it is to have someone come into your home and treat it as well as you would. Angel and Jesse are really helpful, personable, and friendly guys too. Cobalt is incredible - you won't be sorry. read more

These guys are phenomenal, they came in for such a pain in the ass project. I bought an old house that had a furnace in it from before America was discovered... in the attic... with no support for them to work on. They were able to add support to the attic, making it safe to work in there, replace my old furnace, add AC through my existing ducts, expand the return vent that was too small to support AC, and install a Nest I got as a gift in ONE DAY. The price was very fair considering all the work they did, they were also super clean and left no trace that they were even here. I would recommend these guys to anyone. read more

Cobalt replaced our HVAC system for our school and made it very effortless for us. They were very responsive, trustworthy, respectful and reliable. I would definitely recommend them. read more

Hired Hector and his team . They installed a brand new system which I bought , they system does not work and he refuse to fix it, and stopped answering my calls. I had to hire someone else to fix it read more

We had to install a mini split in one of the bedrooms. They helped us buy the AC from Lowes and provided a reasonable quote for the installation. They did an excellent job with the installation! read more

I knew hector bec he worked on our home in Los Altos. He was prompt with exceptional communication skills and excellent expertise in heating and cooling installation. They went out of their way to make sure the job was done correctly and according to specifications. After a couple of months, we tapped hector once again for our 2nd home out in Russian river. It was about 2.5 hrs away from him but he still accepted the job and did a free estimate for it. He went out of his area to install the heating and cooling unit even if it was far away. We tested the unit on a hot day and it worked exceptionally. He did the job in a timely manner and properly. I definitely would recommend hector and his crew to my friends. read more

Hector and his team were able to promptly and efficiently solve my HVAC woes. Additionally, he and his team were friendly and easy to work with. They also wore masks and cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend their services to anyone! read more

The interaction started with rapid response and a very competitive quote. Hector was very pragmatic in his recommendations. It was a refreshing change to the overselling I heard from the other vendors. Hector and team came in slightly ahead of time, took all precautions around the house, installed the system, explained everything very well and did a fabulous job. They spotted a few issues along the way and either fixed them or pointed the issue to me. read more

After putting off AC Installation for years due to HOA approval bureaucracy among other things, I finally put out a Yelp "project" to get some quotes and finally get it done this year after enduring a week of the heat wave. Hector instantly reached out and scheduled to come take a look the next morning. He very quickly got the general idea of the project and gave me a quote that night. It was such a great quote (I'd had other companies give quotes this and in previous years) - AND they could come do the installation the same week even though I'm sure there were a ton of people dying to get this kind of work done - so I instantly accepted and canceled the other companies that I had scheduled to come in the next day (earliest for them). Installation day comes and Hector and Oscar arrive at 8:30am to get started, and blast out work all day in the heat *and* wildfire smoke. Turns out my attic had an unexpected giant plank blocking off the original area to go through, so they quickly solved the issue and routed around it. Installation finished by the end of the work day, even with Hector doing some extra electrical work that I asked if he'd be willing to do (completely separate from the AC installation, and that I'm also thrilled to have done!), and I had full AC blasting just in time for the evening, controlled by the Nest Theromstat I bought off Amazon that he also installed for me. In the end, Hector and Oscar were fantastic, super laid back, extremely hardworking, respectful of covid (more-so than I was being), very courteous of the interior while doing installation (giant rugs laid out to catch all debris), and also transparent with the installation process throughout the day. I would give 6 stars if I could, and will definitely be contacting them first for any similar work needing to be done in the future. read more

Hector and his team were referred to us by our contractor. They did a great job, they came in every day on time, and cleaned up before they left. We now have a whole new heating and air-conditioning system installed. We look forward to beating the heat with our new air conditioner and the new heater and ductwork will now bring heat to the back of the house. Super comfortable and super happy. read more

Cobalt Heating and Cooling - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - San Jose, California

I had to upgrade my HVAC and also move it to the attic. After talking to many many companies - Cobalt's team - @Hector was most responsive and responded to all my queries and they were able to start the work sooner. I got a great quote from Hector. Hector and Oscar are very knowledgeable and they know HVAC really well. Work was completed in time. They even corrected my electrical grounding problem that was flagged in the city inspection. I would highly recommend Cobalt Heating & Cooling for any HVAC work. Thank you Hector & Oscar for going great work. read more

Hector provided an excellent quote for 2 jobs of A/C for our rental units. Once we had the parts, the schedule was set and Hector and his crew member promptly arrived and completed the job for each in the day set. They cleaned their work site well. He discussed the process and function of the units. Excellent and thorough work. The A/C units are quiet and efficient too. Hector and his crew are technically sharp! They are also very sensitive to the customer's questions. Outstanding company in this field. read more

Cobalt Heating and Cooling really showed their stuff when presented with the job of making my mobile home a cleaner and safer place to live. Hector was Great: his attitude was friendly and assuring. The job seemed challenging and he didn't even hesitate. My crawl space under the home had been neglected for too long and I needed someone who would know what to do and do it in an efficient way. He repaired my HVAC delivery system, replaced major parts, sealed up some holes in my insulation and generally rid the crawlspace of debris. I highly recommend Cobalt to anyone who needs quality work at a reasonable price. read more

I had some problems with my heater and a friend recommend Cobalt Heating to me so I gave them a call, Hector answered my call & he was able schedule an appointment for me, They were very fast and of course it's very important to me the time and also how clean they do their work. I'm so glad I found them! read more

Prior to calling a HVAC company, I did a bit of research here on Yelp and read the reviews. Cobalt was local and had great reviews. Our furnace is probably 20+ years old and it has never worked properly. Our previous contractors installed new ducts in the attic and still performance was very weak. Our AC went out last summer and decided to get rid of the ac unit all together. During this winter, it just didn't seem that we were getting any warm airflow and the back rooms remained cold. Don and Chris arrived on time and troubleshooted our heater. Since we didn't have a ac unit, the removed the coil, cleaned the blower and replaced some parts. They did some before and after tests and our system has never worked this efficient in the 17+ years we have owned our house. It is 1000%+ better! I am so happy we found Cobalt! read more

Angel and his partner are all about customer service. Had Cobalt come out to clean our air ducts and was truly impressed by their professionalism. Definitely recommended! read more

Hi Neighbors, I just had the team from Cobalt Heating and Cooling do a repair on my furnace. (Cobalt contact is: (408) 227-7573) It turns out the thermostat bit the dust. Their quick service, great attitude and reasonable pricing make them a terrific value for any heating and air conditioning issues that I may have in the future. They have earned a place as "first choice" for any such needs. read more

TL;DR - Great communication throughout. - Honest - Fair Prices - Work on Saturday. Don and Chris are a great father and son team. They came in on time, figured out what was wrong with our heater fairly quickly, and gave me a fair verbal estimate for the repair cost. Unfortunately they didn't have the part needed on the truck but they were able to locate one that would be available the next day (Saturday) after a couple early appointments. On Saturday, only the father came out with the part. He got to work and had the heater working quickly and then adjusted it to manufacturer's spec. The final charge was about 8% less than quoted. read more

Wow, these guys are fantastic! I called Cobalt when my AC failed during the first heat wave of the year. Another HVAC repair service gave me their first available appointment-- 6 days out. Cobalt came over and fixed my problem within three hours. The guys were super nice, and the charge was $100, including parts. It doesn't really get any better. read more

Hector and Jessie were terrific! Very responsive and professional. Hector proposed a great heat pump system for our needs. Communication and expectation setting were excellent. They were fast and tidy with removal of the old equipment, and with installation of the new. The new fluid service lines, electrical connections, and thermostat are much neater now. Air conditioning works great; we expect heating will be just as great. Thanks, Cobalt! read more

Don and Chris just got done working on the A/C system in the house. I would highly recommend them! With the warm weather, we had called a few A/C companies to take a look at our system. After two weeks and five calls (with no responses) to another company, we figured that all of the A/C folks would be scheduling several weeks out. After another warm night in the house, I called Cobalt. Don and Chris were at the house within two hours. Chris spent a few minutes under the house, then in the attic. He checked all the ducts and was able to find some minor issues, but nothing major. Don went through the heating and blowing components and verified that everything there was in good working order. They then took some measurements and made some recommendations. The first was to change out our main air filter. I always thought that a better air filter caught more particulates. It turns out, it also restricts the air flow through the house. Don explained that by buying a cheaper air filter, we would get better air flow and better cooling while putting less pressure on the system. Chris then checked the coolant on the A/C unit and explained to me how the temperature exchange worked on the unit. When we started filling the unit, the A/C was putting air into the house that was in the seventies, and taking air out that was in the 80s. Three pounds of coolant later, and the air going in was in the 30s and the air coming out in the 90s! When we walked into the house, my wife was complaining about how cold it was inside. Mission Accomplished! I felt that for the thoroughness and time spent, the amount they charged was very reasonable. I will definitely call on Cobalt again! read more

AC died right before the 100+ heat wave. Don and Chris come to fix my AC. Although it take three trips, I can see it is a odd issue overlay with issue with the new part. They didn't BS me and over charge me for hours debugging the issue. I will call them back for service again. Hint: SMS text works the best... During the heatwave, they can't keep up with calls and voice messages. No fault to them as they are a family business. read more

These guys are straight awesome! I had someone from Craigslist come by and look at our AC unit and they told us it was going to be $800 but they recommended to change the whole unit. A $2000-$3000 job. I was referred to Cobalt by a recent customer after wanting a 2nd opinion and asking around. I just wanted to make sure because something didn't seem right and it was a lot of money. Cobalt came, and fixed the problem in about 30 minutes for $170! Professional, honest, straight to the point. They have a loyal customer now from here on out and I'll definitely refer them to anyone I run across who needs someone. Call them, they're what you're looking for! read more

I was VERY pleased with my experience with Cobalt Heating and Cooling! I called with issues on my AC and Don and Chris were able to come out the SAME afternoon which was amazing because it was a hot day! I was given the window of 2-5 pm for the service call, Chris called and said they would be there at 3 pm and they were there right on time. The replaced my filter (duh) and the charge for the service call was only $85.00, not bad at all for same day service and immediate relief. I also needed a water pump installed so asked for a quote. Don quoted me less than another shady AC guy had quoted and set the appointment up for the following week. He even planned to go the extra mile and create a drain system for the water that would water my plants and even said he would spray paint the PVC pipe to blend in with my fence! I was happy when they arrived at 8 am on the dot and did the service in less than an hour. Both Chris and Don were friendly, professional, prompt, knew their stuff and explained everything to me. I felt like I could trust them and was very impressed that Don went the extra mile with creating a watering system with my AC water. He said he did the job like he would if it were his house and it showed! I have found my new AC guys, an added bonus is that Chris is a cutie :) read more