I'm leaving this review for my daughter. She has an 805 sq ft condo, and her air conditioning and heating systems are over 30 years old. She got a quote from a very well known firm to replace her systems for $18k! Her cooling system was the problem, but they said she needs to replace both the heating and cooling systems. There is no question she will need them replaced sometime soon, but we were shocked by the quote- and how they conveyed a sense of urgency to replace it now. Also, she needs the smallest systems they make and that sounded like the kind of quote I would get for my 2200 sq ft home! I told her she needs to call John! John came out , looked at her systems, allayed her fears. He did say that yes, she will need to replace it someday- maybe tomorrow or maybe a year from now; but he was able to get it running to hopefully give her time to look around, and get competing quotes. She also didn't need to replace the heating unit at all this time at all. Whew. He's the best. Thank you John! read more

I wish I could give 10 stars :) John is fantastic and I personally recommend everyone use his repair services for any HVAC issue. He is prompt, honest, efficient, and reasonably priced. You won't find a better HVAC repair person anywhere! He has been our goto person for all heating and cooling for everyone we know for the past 10 years and every experience has been perfect. read more

John was responsive, helpful, and reasonably priced. My husband replaced the circuit board on our 29-year old furnace. He was stumped by a few remaining wires, but John was able to guide him via phone on placement. Just in time for a recent heat wave in the East Bay. read more

My AC had stopped working and after asking around for recommendations the group of home owners in my area recommended John from High Performance. He called me back promptly on my phone and was able to find the root cause over the phone. Basically the AC unit was working fine . There was an issue with the thermostat which had to be replaced. I replaced the thermostat and ran into human error on my end- sent him pictures and he helped me find the issue. And now I am enjoying cold air in this heat. Thank you John! You are the best! TLDR- if you have AC issues call John, you won't regret it. read more

I cannot recommend this company enough. It is one guy and all he does is maintenance and repairs. What I like about this is he will give you the truth about everything and because he doesn't do installs he won't try to upsell you. If all you need is a repair or maintenance, please go to him because every other company we checked out told us we needed a new system, even though ours was only six years old. read more

My furnace failed and I call John at High Performance Heating and Air. I told him the symptoms and the fault and he know immediately what the problem was. When he arrived, he got a new capacitor out of his truck and went up the ladder to where the furnace was. He tested the old capacitor, and sure enough, it was bad. So he replaced it with the one he brought with him. When we turned the power back on and it started right up. The total repair time was about 5 minutes. For him to know what was wrong from just a phone call I find quite amazing! He sure knows what he is doing. I suggest you call John first before you waste your time with others. read more

HPH/John's phone number has been added to my list of numbers not to lose for my home. In addition to his high quality of work and his effort to help us as soon as possible, I was especially impressed by his transparency as to the expected costs for his services. HPH's website is a great read and listen for this issue and others items including providing advice as to a wide variety of HVAC items. Overall, HPH provided great value with a clear understanding of the costs for services. In the same fashion as my referring neighbor, I will pass along HPH/John's contact information in the future if anyone asks me for an HVAC repair referral. read more

I have used John as my AC and furnace guy for years , and there's a reason I keep calling him back. This instance my AC was struggling to keep up (it couldn't) and when I went to the garage to check on it, it was literally dripping wet - all the electrical and just everything. Apparently the coils had frozen up, although I didn't know that. I called John and he was able to come out the same day! He fixed the problem and charged me a VERY reasonable price. I really can't recommend him highly enough. read more

John was very responsive and professional. he is my go to guy in Lamorinda. Use him for my home and rentals.

We've used John's service numerous times for our aging HVAC. Every time he's gotten us up and running and getting back to being warm faster than most of the other guys can even give a quote. He won't upsell and doesn't mind when you hang around and look over his shoulder. In fact, I think he enjoys telling people what he's doing and why. I wish I could find versions of John for all the other repairs I need around my house. read more

Once again, John kicked butt for us. We went to turn on our heat this AM, and it didn't switch on. I called John, he asked me a couple of questions, and then he said, "If you're up for it we can do a quick test to see if you have to pay me to come out." Minutes later, after re-seating two contacts on the thermostat, it was working. We originally went to him after another local company tried to rip me off - and John gave the 2nd estimate literally 10x less. AND he found that the other company had purposefully disconnected a wire to make it seem like the entire unit needed to be replaced. So five stars for High Performance - again. read more

John has worked on HVAC systems for me in my apartment complex and always gets the job done. I find him to be a very knowledgeable technician, honest, and his prices are reasonable. read more

John is passionate about his work and highly knowledgable. He is clear in his explanations and will offer options about what can be done to keep an older unit like mine running. If you are looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing, and honest, then John and High Performance Heating and Air is the way to go. A call to John is well worth the price; his knowledge and advice will guide you in the correct direction. Since John doesn't do installations, he is not trying to sell you something you don't need. Thanks to John, I've gotten several more years out of my unit already. read more

I cannot recommend John highly enough, he has been servicing our air conditioner for over 10 years now. John is super knowledgeable about everything to do with HVAC. He never tries to upsell or recommend unnecessary work, and he is truly honest. What more can you ask for? read more

John arrived promptly and was ready with the parts we needed. So no extra visit! diagnostic and fix in one visit. He is reasonable $ and reliable. Our 20 year old furnace is humming and ready for winter. John is our go to guy for 2 rentals and our home. read more

After having a competitor make three trips to repair our furnace and were not successful even after three attempts. Their final suggestion was to replace the entire HVAC to the tune of $18k. John took one look, knew immediately what needed to be fixed, and did the job in under two hours. John was very upfront about the type of repair that would be required and at a very reasonable price. I am happy to say it fixed the issue. read more

Kind, honest, and knowledgeable. I talked to John about some issues I was having with another companies' poor HVAC installation. If this industry had more people with John's attention to detail and skill level, I wouldn't be in the mess that I am. Thanks for your input and your help John! read more

We were having issues with our furnace. My husband called John and he was able to come over the following day. He does great work, knows what he's doing and is an honest guy. Support this locally owned business. #locallyowned #honest read more

Well, reading all these wonderful reviews - there isn't much to add. John is transparent in his pricing, incredibly knowledgeable (an actual professional of the trade), and takes the time to explain exactly what he's doing and why. Recently, my AC started blowing warm air. John came out the next day and was able to diagnose and fix the issues in short order. The AC now works better than it has in the entire time we've lived in this house!! I feel lucky to have been referred to John. You just don't encounter honest people with integrity much these days. He's one of those rare people! read more

The owner is an absolute gem as a HVAC technician and the vast amount of knowledge he possessed really shone thru once he started diagnosing and detecting the issue that stopped our furnace from working properly. I'm writing this review mainly because we first had technicians from Eros heating & cooling to diagnose the issue. They were unable to detect the source issue and wanted us to replace several parts on the furnace for thousands of dollars. We were skeptical, thus, decided to get a second opinion from John. He not only fixed our furnace and brought it back to life at a very reasonable cost, we were super impressed with his resourcefulness by being able to replace the part on-the-spot and cleverly worked around the issue, so we don't have to wait several months for the parts to arrive. Just truly amazing, this man was born to do this job!!! Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Not only he is good at what he does, he is a VERY honest guy! If anything goes wrong with my heater again, I would definitely contact him because it only took him 2 minutes to tell me what was wrong with my heater read more

High Performance Heating & Air - Johnathon is a very honest and good guy!!!it took him only 2 minutes to tell me what was wrong with my heater. I TOTALLY recommend him - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

John repaired our HVAC blower. He is very efficient, conscientious and communicates clearly. I would highly recommend him and I will contact him first for any future repairs. His costs are very fair and he went out of his way to solve our problem. read more

Starting on Thanksgiving, the fan on our furnace was running continuously. We called John first thing Friday morning and explained the problem. He told us what he thought the problem was and said he could be at our place between 3:00-5:00. He kept us updated on his arrival time and even gave us a 10 minute heads-up. The issue was what he thought. He took care of the problem, replaced the filter, and even checked the wiring on our Nest thermostat. I would definitely recommend John for any of your HVAC repairs. read more

Thank you John!! On time and fixed my a/c quickly. Really appreciate you talking me through the repairs. Hoping for a few more years from this unit. Will see you in the fall for a few furnace tweaks. By far one of the best experiences read more

My AC/Furnace stopped working. I wanted to find someone who would be willing to diagnose and repair the system rather than sell me a replacement. I'm generally a DIYer but it's hot, I work from home, and there would be a learning curve, so i wanted to find someone who I felt would give a fair price for their quality work. After reading the reviews and the detailed website for High Performance Heating & Air I was hopeful that they would be a good fit and they exceeded my expectations. John answered my call in the morning and spent time to go over the possible causes and outcomes. I was satisfied and ready to proceed so we set an appointment for several hours later. John arrived within the time window that was provided. He worked for about 45 minutes, giving me updates while he went through the process. I would have watched, as he offered, however I had a work commitment during that time. John was transparent, professional and the price was good (and in line with the price ranges on the website) for the level of service provided. John gave me a few suggestions with instructions on how to improve the performance of the system including using different filters and cleaning the drain line. It was a great experience and I highly recommend John and High Performance Heating & Air for your all your home HVAC repair needs! read more

High Performance Heating And Air Conditioning responded to our call the same day. Turning on our heater for the winter, we discovered the fan was not blowing air. Performance heating came out that afternoon went up in the attic and found that a rat had chewed apart a vacuum hose. Within an hour we had a working heater again. read more

The best experience I've had with HVAC service, hands down. Not only did John assess and repair my system, I learned so much! By walking me through his thought process and explaining the mechanics of the system, I gained confidence in his recommendation and the future decisions I'll make. His pricing is incredibly fair - he could have charged double and I'd still have been satisfied (and lower than the bid from Jazz)!! read more

Finding an honest and reliable HVAC technician is nearly impossible, since in my opinion, most in the HVAC service industry are crooks that rip people off by blowing a lot of hot air because they know trade secrets that the average homeowner like this guy (points to self) has no clue about. I really think it's easier to find an honest used car salesman than an honest HVAC technician. Fortunately, Yelp did me a solid when I found John at High Performance Heating & Air. Seriously, he lives up to his 5-star reputation and like LeVar Burton used to say, "but don't take my word for it". Look at all the other reviews and see for yourself. John is a one-man operation and because of his stellar reputation he is a really busy guy. That is why when I initially called him his phone went to voicemail where he had this really detailed message about how unfortunately, he would only be able to assist existing customers at this time... I could have hung up then and there, but his phone message kept going and explained all these things about how the HVAC industry works. After listening to his enlightening information, I simply knew I could not go to anyone else. So what is a desperate guy in the East Bay to do when his A/C stops working and he can't afford to leave his furchild at home alone due to the 100-degree weather? BEG. And, I ain't too proud to beg. I sent him an email hoping for the best and trying to sound as desperate as possible because I was. Knowing that it was a Hail Mary, I clicked send, crossed my fingers, and went to sleep sweaty, hot, and irked. The next day, I received an email response and it was John. I think he felt sorry for me and so we arranged for a time to have a phone conversation. He called me promptly at the allotted time and we discussed what might have happened to my central A/C unit. He predicted that while it could be a Freon leak, he thought it might be a bad capacitor. Then he said he could squeeze me in later in the day. Thank goodness I live on his commute home! John texted me 30 minutes before arrival how he was doing in traffic and showed up at the promised time. He got to work and sure enough, the capacitor in the compressor had failed. He removed the capacitor and said it had lasted 15 years which was not bad. He also replaced my fuses and tested the Freon levels, which were fine as he had predicted. He could have packed up and left there, but then he offered to check my furnace capacitor since he was onsite. Let me stop here and say, most other HVAC technicians would have left, knowing that they might get more business in the future because they would have to come back to replace the other capacitor. Not honest John. He tested the capacitor and said that although it had not failed yet, it was starting to and asked what I wanted to do. I said, put a new one in bossman! On top of that, he noticed that the previous homeowners had not wired the power to the blower properly and had it on a medium-high setting. So, John fixed that. But wait, there's more! He also checked the flame sensor for the furnace and removed the oxidized areas. Now that is called High Performance! Once he finished his work, he told me the price and I was surprised at how reasonable it was. For all his expertise and honesty, I gave him some Pliny the Elder beers and told him that I hoped to never see him again. LOL. I realize John made an exception for me and I am forever grateful because the other option would have been getting a ghastly portable air conditioner to ride out the summer... or building multiple poor man's air conditioners like the one I had been using for a few days. So yes, there is a reason his company is called High Performance and he really deserves 10 stars. And if John sold used cars, I'd buy from him. One things for sure, the A/C in the car would be awesome! High Performance Used Cars? Could be a good side hustle. * Since I mentioned LeVar Burton earlier, I recently stumbled upon a podcast called LeVar Burton reads. Amazing. read more

High Performance Heating & Air - John at work. He's not a fan of pictures. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

I have so much appreciation for John. Our HVAC system was serviced by High Performance before we purchased our home. Even though he doesn't do installs he gave me some honest advice and took the time to help me. read more

I called at 8:14 this morning and left a message. John called back at 8:23 and asked me a few questions about my non-functioning air conditioner, after which he said it's most likely the capacitor. He gave me his estimate of $250, then told me I could probably fix it myself for 20 or 30 dollars, and he wanted me to know up front, because some customers thought he charged too much for such an easy job. I opted to have him fix it, and he scheduled me that day between 1 and 3pm. He called back at 12:36 to let me know that his last job was taking longer than he anticipated, and gave me a new arrival time of 3-3:30. He arrived shortly after 3, examined the air conditioner, and replaced the capacitor. All the while informing me of what he was doing and why. Before leaving he also checked the furnace for problems. John was polite, professional, and honest. I recommend "High Performance"without reservation! read more

High Performance Heating & Air - John at work with his well organized tool box! - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

This is an overdue review. John's a very knowledgeable guy. My A/C went out when replacing a thermostat. John quickly diagnosed the problem as well as identified other future items to keep an eye on as homes age. Transparent pricing on his website and honest on what is a DIY and what isn't. I appreciate his honesty and knowledge and I know you will too. read more

My furnace was acting erratically. I spent the night without heat. I talked to John in the morning and it was fixed by 2pm that day. He showed up on time and the cost was right in line with the amount that he estimated on the phone. I'm the type of person that likes to understand things. John is extremely knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does. He is happy to share. Now I know more than I ever could have about my HVAC system and I have working heat! I will recommend John to all my friends in need of HVAC repair. The guy is the master surgeon of HVAC! read more

High Performance Heating & Air - The master surgeon in action! - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

John fixed our A/C about 4-5 years ago, and fortunately I had his contact information saved. We woke up Christmas morning to no heat, and our smart thermostat helpfully telling us that despite being set, the temperature was steadily dropping. I didn't want to bother him with a phone call on Christmas, but emailed him asking about possible availability in the next couple of weeks. John responded almost immediately, and said he could come out the next morning! He came out, climbed into our attic, fixed the problem, and we have heat again! As before, he not only located the issue , but also had the replacement parts in his van, so he could start the repair immediately, which is a huge plus. Just really prompt service, very (very) reasonable prices, and just great service. As the other reviewers note-he never tries to upsell you, knows this stuff inside and out, and just really sets your mind at ease. Highly recommended. read more

Our furnace showed an error code. While i cold find what it meant online, i couldn't determine what i actually needed to do. High performance to the rescue. Transparent pricing, excellent communication, and just like that, the problem was fixed. Couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

John is simply the best!! He couldn't take any new customers, but he returned my call anyway and basically walked me through my own repair, even asking me to take a some photos to see what was going on. What I thought was going to be a big repair bill (or even a new system) ended up costing me $12 at Ace. Can't say enough about him and his website is a must read if you're getting a new system. read more

Last year the motor in our AC unit died. John came by, diagnosed the problem and explained his thinking very clearly. When he found that the motors were back ordered by many weeks, he managed to find a different motor that worked. He has a no frills, honest and analytical approach that I respect and don't encounter very often. He also sent a video of his work, pointing out what was done where. As I wasn't present during the repair this was awesome. This week he came back promptly when I had an issue with having the fan only come on without the AC. It was a simple fix, no charge, and he was on his way. He is a one man operation -- so make sure you don't fall for other folks who have similar sounding names. Apparently there are guys who are gaming internet search, using his reputation to drive business to themselves. read more

You will never need another number to call besides John when you have air-conditioning/heater issues. He tries to save you money by giving advice on how you can take care of things yourself, but in the end, he is ready to support you in whatever your needs are, and he explains the whole process so you'll know what he's doing, and the options you have. One of the few times I've ever had work done like this and wanted to always remember the person that did the job. This is high-quality, customer centered and economical work. You will not be disappointed! read more

I have worked with High Performance on several occasions to fix heating and air conditioning problems. John, the owner, has been helpful, honest, and courteous. I recommend him highly. He will provide an honest assessment of the problem and describe what needs to be done, all at a fair price. read more

I can't add too much more than what the *620 five-star reviewers* before me have said, but if you have managed to find John, lucky you. He is the guy you have been scouring yelp looking for, the needle in the haystack who is a true master of his craft. Two other reps from different companies looked at my non-functioning 18-year-old furnace and said it needed a full replacement. I called John and even before looking at the furnace, he told me he could likely fix whatever issue we had. A few hours later he came over, fixed my furnace with parts he carries in his van, and made a few additional repairs to prevent likely issues in the future -- although I will happily call him again in a heartbeat. Thank you John for being so good at what you do, you have a customer for life! read more

High Performance Heating & Air - My furnace is now a sticker-carrying member of the John fan club. All claims are highly accurate. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

John is absolutely the best! Our AC went out today in the middle of this heat wave he was able to get to our house and take care of it within a few hours. I have used him in the past and will not trust anyone else to do work on our HVAC! He is very knowledgeable and will not sell or do anything that isn't necessary. read more