I called Donahue Halverson to come look at my Munchkin boiler--in its death throes--and give me an…read moreestimate on options going forward. A very friendly, amiable guy came out and had a look and promised to send me an estimate later in the week. When I didn't hear, I called and got their voicemail. I explained that I was expecting an estimate and that I'd be going out of state for two weeks and hoped the estimate would arrive by the time I got back. it did, and I had questions, so I called back. The woman who answered the phone seemed confounded by my request and said I needed to sign the contract and send it back. I explained again that I had questions that needed to be answered first. She wondered what my questions were, so I explained what they were. In a none too polite manner she said someone would get back to me. No one ever did.

The best and the nicest. Love their tech who saves us again. Previously installed a water heater…read morethe same day. Now, replaced a kitchen faucet, fixed a leaky sink and fixed a leaky bath faucet. All done the same day and perfectly! Love these people!

Well our entire family have been using HSC Associates for over 20 years and they have always done a…read morestellar job servicing and installing numerous HVAC systems in our various properties. Recently our Mitsubishi split went down in our main tv room during this lastest round of scorching heat. HSC responded immediately and between Marvin, Brandon, Kevin and Zack were able to find the problem and get it back into operation. Ahhhh! Cold air again!!! Great job fellas. 10 Stars for this fix. Thanks again. Loyal Customer, D. Barr Family

We have been HSC customers for 12 years since our move to Ithaca. Last spring, they cleaned and…read moreserviced our boiler incorrectly, and when we started using the heat, it whistled loudly. We called them, and they came and said it was their error--no charge. They then sent a bill. We called and reminded them, and they said it was no problem. This year, when we called to make our annual appointment for service, they said they would not come unless we paid in advance because we had an outstanding unpaid bill. We explained, but Brandon became increasingly annoyed. HE HUNG UP THE PHONE! Never have I encountered such unprofessional behavior. How dare he? Is this a way to treat customers? Marcia Kepecs Ithaca NY

These guys are amazing!!! Hands down an amazing crew. The review you see at the bottom is an issue…read morethat can happen to anybody. People dont understand that being a plumber in this day and age is tough with material allocation being insane. Homeowners don't understand how hard these guys have to work and they do work hard. They are professional, trustworthy and honest. Unlike other plumbers when they cut holes out of your wall they make a nice clean cut for easy patching and always clean up after themselves. They use moving blankets to protect the area they are working in and make sure to discuss the job with you before they start working. If you need quality service work these are the guys you want at your disposal. They are locals and very tight nit with the Ithaca community. One minute they are changing out your shower diverter amd an hour later they are installing steam piping at breweries. These guys do ALOT pf different jobs big and small. Give them credit where the credit os due. I dont care how many times they have to go get parts. Things change in a split second and your old ass house is the problem not them 100% of the time.

The good news is that unlike many folks in Ithaca, these guys actually pick up the phone. The bad…read morenews is that the service leaves a lot to be desired. I had a plumber look at a water pressure issue (apparently nothing to be done about that, so no worries) and a dripping tap. The plumber disassembled the tap, told me they needed to order a part - as usual, these always require some brand specific cartridge - and they'd get back to me once they sourced it. He did not put the tap back together properly, so I had to figure out how to reassemble it myself, and Warden never called me back about the replacement part. Weeks later I still have a dripping tap. Would not call these folks again, guess I'll teach myself how to replace the cartridge on my own so I can be assured of a decent job.

LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling did an outstanding job installing a new Mitsubishi air source…read moreheat pump mini-split system in our home. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Brian, the owner, came out personally to assess our home, explain our options, and prepare three clear proposals so we could choose the solution that best fit our needs and budget. He also walked us through the finished system after installation, taking time to explain how everything works and how to care for it going forward. The installation crew, Lee and Damian, were terrific throughout the installation. Each day they arrived on time, worked efficiently, and were clearly experienced at handling the kinds of site-specific challenges that come with a rural home. They communicated what they were doing, addressed every issue that came up without fuss, and kept the worksite very clean throughout the project. They also removed the old system safely and cleanly. It's clear that LaMorte Electric is a skilled, local, family-owned contractor that takes real pride in their work and customer service. We are extremely happy with our new system and highly recommend LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling to anyone in the Ithaca area looking for heat pump or HVAC work.

Brian and his team installed an AC and upgraded my electric service. They worked efficiently and…read morewere communicative throughout the process. Everyone was friendly and professional. I also feel it was a great value, other contractors wanted a similar price for less well reviewed equipment. Overall, very pleased with the work and will likely hire again as more electric needs develop.

The owner dropped everything and came out to fix my well pump electric and install a new pressure…read moreswitch. He also rebooted my oil furnace and replaced a clogged nozzle. Top notch service, reasonably priced and rapid response to emergencies. 10 out of 10 in my book!

Peru N.Y. I had a good experience from the customer service…read more in communicating and booking To Austin, & Dylan showing up at the house to work on the well. They were professional, helpful, & hardworking Young men. They kept working till the job was finished. Thank you

As a fellow local business owner (Foundation Homes of CNY), I've thought long and hard before…read moreposting this review. I'm sharing it to warn other homeowners and industry professionals. I had a long-standing relationship with Amber Wells / Amber Water Pros that was, for years, very positive and professional. We worked together on numerous projects over multiple years totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. They also installed a $40,000+ well/water treatment system at my personal residence. Until this dispute, I had no issues with Amber personally or professionally. What happened (documented): On or about September 12, 2023, during excavation for a water line, Amber's excavator struck and severely damaged an underground electrical service wire, causing loss of power and significant disruption. After investigation, it was determined the damaged line could not be practically repaired and a new line needed to be installed. Licensed trades (electrician + sitework for excavation/re-trenching/backfilling) completed the repair/replacement work for approximately $3,900. Throughout the repair process, Amber and I stayed in communication and it appeared we were aligned on the resolution. After receiving the final invoices, Foundation sent Amber a formal letter on November 7, 2023, documenting the costs and stating they would be deducted from Amber's outstanding invoice. Amber received and cashed the check, then requested additional documentation to submit to their insurance carrier, so we reasonably believed the matter was settled. Months later, Amber's insurance carrier (Selective) contacted me about a claim related to the same damages, which I understand was ultimately denied. After that denial, Amber filed a summons and complaint seeking $3,900, as if the prior offset/payment had not occurred. Amber also filed a lien against my personal residence (which was improper and later removed by Amber's counsel). I then had to engage counsel and attempted to resolve the matter amicably, but those efforts were unsuccessful. The dispute went to arbitration, and Amber was ultimately awarded the original balance. My understanding is that Amber prevailed largely because their contract controlled and my November 7, 2023 letter did not contain the legally required "accord and satisfaction" language. Bottom line: While $3,900 is significant, I don't understand the actions taken here--especially given the earlier acceptance of the offset (cashing the check and requesting documentation for an insurance claim) and the subsequent escalation after the insurance denial. In my view, it was not handled reasonably and it was not worth destroying a long-standing relationship. Takeaway: Document everything, confirm responsibility for damage in writing, keep invoices/photos/communications, and be crystal clear about dispute resolution terms before work begins. For more information: amberwaterprosdispute.com

We waited longer for the dispatcher to get back to us than we did for the tech once she reached…read morehim. He struck us both as a happy warrior, enthusiastic and amused by how badly we had managed to clog the line to our septic tank. He cleared it quickly and was off to his next adventure. Hopefully, we won't have to call them soon, but we will call them.

They can't keep their phone up to date I just tried calling and got told it was disconnected and I…read morehit the call button at the top of this page.

These guys were efficient and clean, and were able to actually come out in a decent time frame. I…read morecalled three other electricians in town, and one called me back to say that "Dave" would call me about an appointment (still waiting), and two others just didn't return my call.