We had Maurice out for an estimate for a liner on our fireplace, he pulled the insert out of the…read morefireplace, mid-aligning our pipe. Called him back to ask him to put it back, and he berated me over the phone saying he would be liable if he put the pipe back and we didn't have a liner installed. Finally got him to say he would come back but he had to check his schedule and call me back. Never called me back, so 2 months later I called a manager. She sent 2 techs out the very next day who ruined the pipe even more (they tried to align it but left a huge gap and taped it back together with tape that is not rated for fireplaces!) and also tracked mud and soot all over my kitchen and carpet. I will never have them in my house again. Working with the BBB to have them pay my bill to get the fireplace fixed and the carpet cleaned.

This is a slippery company. They are not trustworthy when it comes to their billing practices. They…read moreclaim to give you a "break" on labor but truth be told they tack it on the part. If you have a warranty be very clear that they service THAT warranty, that the look at the warranty. My furnace wasn't working, I took the morning off to meet them so when they said it wasn't covered under the warranty, I was desperate and trusted them. The next day I found out it was covered, Empire wasn't honest. They weren't a contractor for that warranty company, Goodman/Goodcare/Asure. They charged $485 for the part and only refunded $250 and claimed the rest as labor which the tech said he was being nice and not charged me. But the warranty covers labor, but Empire isn't a service provider for said company. So I am being blamed by the warranty company for trusting Empire, Empire claims the are not liable because they didn't install the furnace. Integrity is not something they have, find another company if you don't have to use them.

Mini Split they put in did not work correctly (did not heat anywhere near set temperature), and…read morewhen I called for service was mocked by the service person for not calling them more quickly, and then they said they would charge to figure it out, even though it had only been used for a total of a few months. They do not stand by what they sell. Go elsewhere.

After another big-name, local company let my 90-year old mother down and left her w/o adequate heat…read morefor 2 weeks with 20° temps at night, Hawn came through with flying colors. The attention to detail, communication and personal interaction with the owner and his son visiting my mother during the install and once after, earned my respect. Their price was fair and their service was fantastic. My mother is all set and has heat once again, thank you, Hawn. I would recommend these guys to anyone.

Need a hot tub moved or installed? These guys are top notch! They moved a 75" x 75" tub from off of…read morea 4ft deck located on a steep slope, on wet grass without damaging the yard what-so-ever. They were also ready/willing/able to get the job done with just a few days notice! I was very pleased with thier efficiency (whole job took 2 hrs. from Mendon to East Rochester, NY) and professionalism. Very friendly and LOCAL small business as well! I highly reccomend.

I recently had a terrible experience when the buyer's agent brought Kinney into a house sale to…read morecheck the electrical system. The electrical system had passed the home inspection but the buyers were anxious about it. I also had my electrician check it for peace of mind. Both verified it was solid and not overloaded and had extra capacity. My father had also been an electrical engineer and knew more than a little about electrical systems. Kinney came in with 2 electricians (one appeared to be in training). They proceeded to tear apart the panel. They were touching wires and circuits and when they went to put the front panel back on were jostling the box and banging on it. I told them to stop several times because I was uncomfortable with the way they were treating the system. They ignored me and kept at it. I then had to have my electrician come out, at my own expense, to recheck that nothing had been disconnected. He never had to bang at the box or jostle it to replace the front panel. They were highly unprofessional in that they distorted the facts and tried to damage the box in order to drum up a $2200 sale. It was obvious, from the theatrics I witnessed, that it was a set up with the real estate agent. They also quoted about $700 over what other electricians said it would cost to upgrade. I distrust them and personally would never do business with them!

After I called Ferrauillo heating and plumbing, they came within an hour. My friend had…read morerecommended them since they had them fixed their pluming. They were kind and professional. And they fixed our pluming problems in less than two hours. I highly recommend them!

The woman on the phone was very helpful - something I appreciate. The technicians were professional…read moreand amiable. Once they tracked down the replacement part, they quickly got our furnace up and running. It's a 20 year old gas furnace, so I'm happy it's still got some life left in it. I would definitely recommend.

This dude came to my house for an estimate thinking that I haven't done my homework beforehand. His…read morequote was the highest (with a low end brand) but this wasn't the issue. he said "I would deduct five hundred bucks if you pay me in cash, you know, that way I don't have to pay uncle Sam". Two days later, he called me again to say "Hey, prices have gone up about $450 but I'd still give that discount if you pay my in cash".

Home A/C died over weekend. Called Monday 8:00am. Tech on site within 2 hours. Tech was…read moreprofessional, friendly, and thorough. A/C unit back up and working. Couldn't ask for better service!

I will start by saying that I have been using Advanced Heating & Cooling for HVAC installation &…read moreservice at multiple properties for many years. Up until Monday, I have experienced as their website claims: "outstanding customer service that has been our hallmark for the past 25 years." Helen is the absolute best! After receiving a $150 bill for a 20 min service repair to clean a flame sensor rod at 4:30 pm last Friday, I requested a conversation with the CEO to negotiate a more reasonable price, and to discuss his policy about my furnace's full warranty only applying if I purchased the yearly service check at the cost of $89/yr, which I didn't find out about until after installation. I experienced an even bigger disappointment with the phone call response to my concern about the high cost for such a simple repair to detect & fix that I watched the tech perform. A full furnace cleaning and tune-up is $70. Mike D'Andrea was argumentative, demeaning and outright arrogant in response to my complaint - He tried to use every sales technique in the book to justify the supposed value I received despite my continual objection - including reference to an article about "firing your customers." He insisted that the HVAC industry sets the standard for fair prices and perceived value, despite what the local market demands. He continually tried to "educate" me with sales pitches about "flat rate price formulary books" that provide powerful sales tools to increase profit margins with higher service invoices using opaque mark-ups. This practice is outlined in "Setting Your Flat-Rate Prices" by Charlie Greer who touts that he helps "contractors become Millionaires every day" on www.hvacprofitboosters.com. Despite 'Flat Rate' business model promises of incredible profit margins, reduced costs, simplified accounting, etc.--the savings don't seem to be shared with repeat customers. It's a deceptive make-money-quick scheme designed to cover up an outrageous marked-up hourly rate. Buyer beware--itemized invoices are segregated in order to protect the consumer from unfair billing and up-charges by the service provider. Enlightening responses to consumer complaints about Flat-Rate Pricing practices can be found on Angie's List. I definitely will be taking future business to a company committed to making a good faith effort to resolve consumer complaints. Lesson learned.

I contacted Comprehensive Mold Management to obtain information regarding mold we had in our home…read more We had another company come and do an assessment but their assessment showed excessive readings and gave us an extensive estimate for resolution. Ken Bird came to our home and showed me how false readings can occur when you put the meter near metal. He found no high readings in the area where I was told was excessive moisture. He gave us honest feedback and resolutions that would be a fraction of the original estimate. I teach "Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience," and Ken met all the criteria. His honesty was refreshing and saved us thousands of dollars.

The team of Andrew and Ed did the job of 5 or 6, traveling up and down the stairs. They attached…read moreour bathroom exhaust vent, and systematically cleaned and treated mold in our attic. They also added much needed insulation, as we were losing all our heat on the 2nd floor! Mark & I would gladly recommend CMM!

Prompt response. Excellent advice. Outstanding work. I live in a 100 year old house that presents…read morechallenges to any contractor. They updated my kitchen lighting, replaced a variety of ad hoc additions in the basement, leaving me with a straightforward and efficient system, and replaced failed switches and outlets elsewhere in the house. (Did the same sort of work for a neighbor.)

I used Ellenwood Electric in 2009 when I bought my condo at the referral of my handyman. I had…read morebought a fixer upper, and my handyman who was redoing my condo, referred me to Ellenwood for the electrical work. I had my electrical outlets replaced, ceiling lights removed & replaced, ceiling fans installed, and a very problematic bathroom light was saved, and fixed so I could keep it (I love that bathroom light). Now 11 years later I have had no issues with anything electrical, and am pleased to know that everything is up to date, safe, and reliable. Definitely recommend Ellenwood Electric if you want reliable, safe, and up to date electrical work done on your home.