I needed someone to help troubleshoot my Nest installation; it had suddenly stopped working (and…read morethe previous installers didn't seem competent to fix it). I found Alex on the Next certified installer site (and see that he's still listed). Unfortunately, although I think Alex can probably handle the most basic Nest installation, I wouldn't recommend him. The previous installers had not used standard wiring colors and this seemed to throw Alex off quite a bit; he commented on it several times. Then, although he did use a voltage meter to test the wiring, he also started just randomly touching different wires together. When he got to the common wire, I witnessed the system make a loud electrical popping sound. There was no voltage detected on the common wire after that. He eventually gave up and said I should have the original installers fix it. I worry a bit that he shorted out the delicate electrical components on the furnace, resulting in a $600+ repair cost to me. And I don't think he should be a certified Nest installer. Despite shorting out my system and not fixing the original problem, he charged me $32.

I learned about e-Home Automation from the Nest website. I initially had Alex out to install a…read moreNest thermostat. I asked him if he could arrive early and he offered to show up at 7:30am! Before he attempted to install the Nest he warned me about potential issues. I asked him to go ahead and sure enough, the wiring that powered my original thermostat was insufficient to power the Nest. Keep this in mind homeowners! I appreciated that Alex didn't try to charge me a fee for attempting to install the Nest and made a mental note to call on him if I needed help with anything else. A couple week's later I had an electrician install CAT6 cabling between my upstairs and downstairs. It never occurred to me that electricians typically do not terminate cables. I called up Alex and he said that he would terminate the cable for me. Not only did he terminate the cable but with extra time remaining he consulted me on a way to streamline my home network to improve my wifi signal strength. For anyone who has a "connected home" with a number of IoT gear, Alex is a great resource to get you up and running!

I had a weird job, removing an old, heavy flue and it was tough finding someone who was willing to…read moredo it. Alpha HVAC came in, looked it over, gave me a good bid and seemed completely comfortable with what needed to be done. We scheduled the work, they showed up on time, and completed this tricky job without any problems. The work was clean, neat, and completely effective.

I hired Alpha HVAC for as an urgent request for service for our office building. Two of our five…read moreHVAC units in our office building stopped functioning. Efrain determined the blowers needed replacement, which he did quickly and efficiently. I was impressed with his knowledge with older systems so I asked him for preventative service on the remaining HVAC three units. There were other issues that he completed quickly. Also, I appreciated his honesty as he came in UNDER budget. Less

Several thousand dollars for work that never worked fully and they wanted more money to come out…read moreto fix their work. Bad experience

It always feels good to support local businesses, but it's especially rewarding to support ones…read morethat are just getting started. When I went on Yelp looking for an electrician, Estiben and Brains Automation Homes didn't even have any reviews yet! It's always a little risky to go with a business with no reviews, but something told me Estiben knew what he was doing, and I can definitely say I made a good choice in selecting him for my home project. I had been wanting to replace the old and ugly outlets and switches in my home, and decided to get a few quotes just to see what I would be getting myself into. Brains Automation Homes offered a competitive estimate and got the job done exactly as I had requested and quickly (I was able to schedule an appointment the same week I started looking for an electrician). It turns out Estiben is a one-man show breaking out on his own and trying to build up his business (hence, not many reviews). He's licensed, competent, and friendly. He knew exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned I might want to replace an outlet with one that had USB ports. As the business name indicates, Brains Automation Homes has experience with hooking up smart homes, so you know Estiben is knowledgeable about some of the latest tech. For my project, Estiben arrived on time, was very polite, got the job done well, and cleaned up after himself. In all, he replaced two regular outlets, two outlet-switch combinations with GFCI, two double light switches, two single light switches, and a three-switch contraption in the bathroom that connects to the light, the fan, and a heater. The bathroom switch was a late add-on (I thought it might be too complicated), but Estiben had all the necessary parts, so he was able to take care of it then and there. I have a few more electrical projects in mind, and I won't hesitate to contact Brains Automation Homes when the time comes.

Miguel (Mike as he likes to be called) has to be one of the most honest, reasonable & punctual…read morecontractors I've ever seen in my life. This guy is rare. If he says he'll be there at 8am, he'll be there at 8am sharp. He explains everything he's doing, and doesn't mind answering questions. No hidden costs, he'll give you all the receipts for materials. His pricing is more than fair and he stands by his work.

After getting up at 6am to drive into SF fir our 10Amappt he never arrived…read more I sent good instructions via text message. He went to the wrong place so I sent again... 10:11 still nada... at 11:27 I get a message from him to stop calling, his mailbox is full, and to stop texting. Bummed! Another day wasted for me and expensive to travel to meet people who do not show up.

This is my first Yelp post though I have used the service for years. I had an experience that…read morewarranted a positive review... my work with Custom Media Works. My wife and I wanted a home that was wired. TVs, Tivos, Sonos music system... etc, etc, etc. I knew what I wanted conceptually and I felt I could do some of the work myself but, honestly, I just didn't have the time. That's where Farley and crew at Custom Media Works came in. They helped select equipment, they installed, they programmed, they serviced, they did everything. And they did everything well.... I mean really well. If you are looking for a custom high end media solution I can't imagine you'd find a better outfit to work with. My sample size is small (OK there is no sample size... I have only worked with them) but at every step of the way the service and commitment to detail has been exceptional. They are that good.

Farley and his team deliver top-to-bottom sound/video/network solutions on-time and with extremely…read morehigh quality. They provided practical guidance in areas where I was not knowledgeable and helped me make a good decision on the overall functionality and configuration of my home system. They handled the procurement, implementation, and fine-tuning of its components without involving me in tactical details, for which I didn't have the time or the interest. Most notable is their customer service. I encountered a few follow-on glitches, which they handled immediately without fussing or complication. Farley and his team deliver well beyond expectations, and I've been fortunate to have their help in several follow-on projects. I recommend them completely and without reservation.

Really exceptional - fridge broke and we're there within an hour and diagnosed it perfectly. Drove…read moreto four locations to try and find the part but all out of stock. Found it online and came the minute it was delivered, but in the meantime made sure fridge was still working by leaving his own fan at our house. Really above and beyond, would 100% use again. Thank you!

Dryer went out in the evening- they responded that night and fixed it the next day - when they said…read morethey would. Polite and professional. Will use again. We

Gamal was very responsive, competitive and installed two light fixtures and moved and installed…read moremultiple outlets for us. He was very clear and communicative and worked around multiple issues with the existing installations to get us power in the rooms we needed it in. The work area was kept clean and we were very impressed with the final results.

Loved Gamal. He came quickly, after hours, and diagnosed the problem right away. In our case it was…read morean electrical outlet that powered a sump pump that had become corroded over time. I'd recommend him!

I really wish I read more reviews on Boaz Electric before hiring them to rewire my cables and…read morereplacing old outlets. I hired Boaz Electric to do two things: 1.) rewire some cables in my master bedroom. 2.) replace out the old outlets with new ones. The owner name is Rudy and he is the one who completed the job. He also mentioned that he doesn't patch walls - this point is very important as you're reading my review. Without my consent, Rudy cut open my master bedroom closet drywall and didn't even bother patching them up. I understand he doesn't patch walls but why cut open my master bedroom closet? In addition, he left my house with a mess, used outlets throughout my house, dust everywhere, and debris from the drywall all over my closet. This part is purely my mistake. I didn't make a big fuss about the mess Rudy left behind in my house because I figured that he'll come back to do one more round of clean up. So I gave him the final check. Bad mistake. Rudy collected the final payment and refused to 1.) patch the walls and 2.) do a final clean up. Instead, he said, "this is not my job, you go find someone else". It's very clear that Boaz Electric took advantage of my kindness here. I've asked 1 electrician and 1 contractor to come out to review the work completed by Rudy. They both agreed that this is poor quality work and it's an unacceptable job. Matter of fact, they also confirmed there's an easier way to rewire the cables, cut some holes and fish the wires to the other side of the wall. Simple! But Rudy failed to do so. Please see attached photos of the damages in my closet caused by Boaz Electric. I texted Rudy and expressed my frustration on his work and requested he take 1/2 of the financial responsibility for the repairs. No reply. Please see attached text exchange. I tried calling Rudy again and again. He finally answered and I purposed that we find a solution that we both can agreed to and he refused. In addition, he yelled at me over the phone, "I told you I don't care! This is your problem and not mine. Don't call me again!". Rudy nonstop yelling at me over the phone as if I'm the one who destroyed his house. Very unprofessional. Please take your business elsewhere.

I feel bad leaving a 2 star rating because Rudy seemed like a pretty cool guy, but the…read morecommunication wasn't there. Rudy came to my house and I showed him all the things I need to get done, the next day he texted me a top level estimate for everything. I told him I'll review with my dad and get back to him, fast forward 2 weeks later I reach out to him via text and ask if we can just have some things done first and how much each item would be, then the rest later, but he didn't reply. I tried texting again and calling to no avail, and he even has his read receipts on his text so it shows that he read my text but chose not to reply. A simple No or reply would have been ok with me rather than leaving me hangin, very unprofessional.