Spot Free HVAC was our top choice, from their great reviews, detailed evaluation, and helpful…read moreno-pressure suggestions. The quoted price for a two-head unit with external pump was in line or lower than the competing bids, backed by an extended multi-year warranty as Mitsubishi Diamond Certified installers. Heat pumps installed alongside existing central air is not an uncommon request, but we had a great conversation with Brook on how we might update to a more modern system in the future, given our original(!) furnace's age. Side questions for him aside, we had a thoughtfully sized system outlined and quoted within a day, and scheduled within two weeks. Our experience with the installation was similarly great, with the team arriving promptly as scheduled and taking the care to put on shoe coverings moving through the house. Everyone was polite and efficient, bringing the plan to life and bringing us in early when there were onsite decisions to be made in our unique spaces. When an issue arose on the cooling not blowing as cold as we had expected, they were quick to assist with troubleshooting, and had it fully remediating within the week. Permits are still pending due to the Oakland backlog, but their lead electrician will also be onsite during the inspection process so I have no worries there. While our immediate need during the heat wave this Spring was cooling our living spaces, I have full confidence that whenever we go to multizone heating and cooling, Spot Free will be our go-to experts!

Very easy to communicate with and book a quote. I received 3 quotes for our HVAC work:…read more- Spot Free: $21K - Vendor we used: $23K - Another vendor who we used before and were happy with but increased their pricing recently: $32K We decided not to go with Spot Free for 2 reasons. First, the heat pump brand was changed in the quote to one that we did not want (Carrier). We were replacing it due to leakage of carbon monoxide. This is obviously a safety concern for us, but also a peace of mind issue. We had discussed using Carrier at the site visit, but I was adamant to avoid it. Second, Brook mentioned that there was a manufacturer's recall on our existing 1-year old Mitsubishi heat pump (we have 2 zones with 2 separate units) and that we should pay him out of pocket to fix it. I was confused, because we received no information regarding a recall and typical costs associated with a recall are not paid by the customer. Furthermore, we hadn't experienced any issues and we're still within the warranty period from the manufacturer and installer. Brook said he had been processing a lot of recalls on units he installed and Mitsubishi was slow to send parts so it's easier to pay him directly for the repair. I contacted the original installer, who we had a very positive experience with initially, and they said there was no recall. I also looked online and couldn't find any information regarding a recall.

Installation of Google Nest thermostat: I have had the pleasure of working with Sergio 3 times in…read morethe last 8 months. He has installed two Google Nest thermostats and serviced my air conditioning unit. I also had the pleasure of working with Austin. Austin and Sergio are great and because of them and their professionalism, timeliness, care, I highly recommend Comfy. I originally contacted them because my neighbors had a new air conditioner installed in their home and met with other HVAC companies and chose Comfy in the end. They are pleased and so am I.

Update: After the…read moreinitial review I posted, they got in touch with us and paid us a visit. They installed the vent covers and checked for electrical issues. @angie- We had posted the earlier review because we made multiple calls to your team and you only once proposed a time that didn't work for us, which was upsetting because we had made multiple attempts at that point.

We bought in a mid-century house whose furnace is located on the roof . It is a common location for…read morethis type of house, but -needless to say- it is not easy to replace that furnace when the need comes. We decided to hire ATLAS for the job: the furnace was old, and the original roof ducting did a lousy job distributing the heat throughout the house. I was always cold even when the heat was "blasting". ATLAS did a thorough and patient analysis of our old system. They decided to double up the ducts to provide more air flow, and they also organized the flow inside the ducts: it worked. Frankly, the final cost was reasonable, considering the benefits I am getting from it. I particularly recommend Nick and Scott who supervised the project: they really looked into the project, then fixed the problem. Plus: the work was clean, and the communication great all along. Happy customer :-)

Attempt 1 at an estimate, no showed. Attempt 2 at an…read moreestimate, scheduled between 10:00-12:00, showed up at 12:45, and was wrong person. Attempt 3 at an estimate, scheduled for between 2:00-4:00, shows up at 5:45, at which point was too late as were just about to leave the house. Person (I assume scheduling manager) then calls me asking for a fourth try at this. She was very polite and apologetic, but in what world would they have earned my business like this?

Jazz was first responsible for fixing our broken dishwasher. The professionalism and education…read moregiven freely to me during the process really stood out. They hit another home run when Isaiah and Monty were assigned to a plumbing issue at my house. It was a hectic week to start, topped off with a backed up toilet that started to overflow. After I turned off the toilet and used a plunger and some elbow grease to fight back the overflow, I knew I needed a professional opinion. Turns out, Jazz not only fixed a huge backup of sewage, fixing the immediate issue; they did it with such professionalism that I was really impressed. Monty and Isaiah were a great team. Special shout out to their non-pushy approach. I really appreciated the speed, efficiency, professionalism and honesty that these associates demonstrated. The folks on the phone, such as Mario and Adrian/AJ, are also fantastic and really made the process easy end-to-end. Well done, Jazz. That was excellent overall value and the highest-quality service I could ever ask for.

Called Jazz to change out laundry bibs that were stuck, and they came out within a few hours. Gave…read moreme a price after looking at the work. Given that I didn't have to wait days for an appointment, I agreed to the price, which was initially high compared to others. That being said, it ultimately became roughly the same, if not a little cheaper, than other places that charged by the hour or quarter hour, as the job was a little more complex than initially thought. The guy spent almost 2.5 hours here to change out two bibs (again, way more complex than he probably thought), and he did a wonderful job. My problems were addressed same day, same visit. If I chose other plumbers, I would have waited days before my items were addressed. I've used Jazz before with my older AC unit, and they will always have a spot in my contact list if I need help with my HVAC or plumbing.

Outcome: Cody / Artisan Air is a 5-star Service Provider that I would recommend to all of my family…read moreand friends. My Device: Gas-burning Trane XR80 Furnace from 2005 My Backstory: It is now 8-2026, and I had delayed fixing my heater since 1-2026. In January, it started producing a burning smell, sounded like it was working, but was giving off no heat, so we turned it off and on. Well, when that didn't work. We checked out the Diagnostic Board. That provided a clue: the OPEN LIMIT DEVICE needs attn. Above our pay grade. That's what scared us, and why we delayed the call. My Yelp Experience: Artisan Air responded quickly to my YELP quote request via text (my preferred form of communication) and scheduled a diagnostic appointment (on my preferred day/time). My Diagnostic Service Appointment: On the day of service, the technician provided a clear quote covering both cost and time estimates. We agreed on this and discussed payment options before starting any work. Timing & Service: The diagnosis and repair of my Trane system took under 2 hours total. The technician quickly identified the issue and got my system running efficiently again, with no return visits needed. Cleanliness, Care & Professionalism: I was impressed that the technician wore paper booties without even being asked, kept the work area tidy throughout, and left my home just as clean as they found it. Friendly dog? Dog friendly! Polite, courteous, and clearly knew what they were doing. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish. Don't delay like I did... Call Cody at Artisan Air today!!

Cody was excellent to work with. He quoted us an honest and fair price. His communication was…read moretimely and caring. We really felt like the entire crew took care of our needs and made sure everything was right before , during , and after the job. The crew was respectful, clean, and took the time to walk us through any concerns or information. We ended up getting both heating and ac system replaced. They were finished in a couple days. We felt like we could trust them and their work.

Oren came for an in-person estimate and very promptly sent back a quote. Of the 3 quotes I…read moreobtained, it was about 50% higher than the quote I selected, but the same as the other one. I think Oren would have done a good job, but I made my decision largely based on price. I think the quote was fair, but the difference perhaps was the position of the condenser and the route (i.e., more vs. less work) as well as uncertainties related to permitting (i.e., whether unforeseen additional work would be needed). I'm glad I got a quote from him and appreciate his time.

Great service worker showed up a time according to schedule. The office was coordinate with us…read more Everything in advance. Job is great fair price real professional highly recommend it.

I scheduled a service call because my outdoor unit had become very noisy. Before the inspection…read moreeven started, I specifically told the technician that I was not looking to be sold a new system and that I wanted to focus on repair options if possible. The technician confirmed that the refrigerant charge was correct and that the system was cooling properly. Based on the diagnosis, the noise appeared to be coming from the compressor. Unfortunately, instead of discussing different repair or replacement options, the conversation immediately shifted to a proposal to replace the outdoor unit and evaporator coil for nearly $12,000. My original goal was to explore whether replacing only the outdoor condenser was a viable option, but that was never meaningfully discussed. I also found the estimate to be at the very high end of the market for a single stage system. I paid a $60 diagnostic fee and was told that it would be credited toward the installation if I decided to move forward. However, the estimate I received did not reflect that credit or mention it anywhere. Overall, I left feeling that the visit was focused more on selling a replacement system than helping me find the most practical and cost effective solution.

Machine still leaking. Still no contact from the team. Still being held together with tape…read more Potential customers beware.

Gary has been fantastic through all stages: sales, installation, warranty work, and going above and…read morebeyond by still answering questions of mine, 2 years later, unrelated to what I hired him for. Gary is knowledgeable, honest, provides great recommendations, and is a great human being. If you are going to support a business, support this one. Know that you will also be supporting a small business too! Back in 2024, our 20 year old air conditioner died. I interviewed many HVAC companies. They all send a salesperson out and try to upsell what you need. Gary is an owner/operator and came out himself. We discussed my needs and budget and he suggested an entry level Bosch heat pump system. He had good experiences with it with prior installations. When I did my own research on Bosch heat pumps, I asked Gary about the higher models, and he suggested that while those models were indeed better, the cost:benefit ratio may not be worth the extra cost. The installation process went smoothly. Gary will also be doing the installation along with an assistant. There were a couple of hiccups due to old wiring coming loose, but Gary and his team quickly identified the issue and resolved it. Fast forward 2 years, and the new heat pump is so efficient that I had a negative True-up bill for the first time. I will also periodically call Gary for advice on other projects I am working on like kitchen vent hood and exhaust fan ducting questions, to which Gary always responds with a great attitude and advice. When you hire Gary for a project, he will always be in your corner.

Gary and his team are beyond great. Presale advice and communication was excellent and informative…read more The installation went as planned with Gary and his team being respectful of our home and cleaning up after their work. The system (Bosch heat pump) integrated well with our four zone system (after Gary reprogrammed it). Gary has been responsive (promptly) with my questions before, during and after installation. Highly recommended!!

Angel and his team did a whole home mini split system for me…read more It is comprised of a 4 zone unit for the bedrooms and then a large single zone unit on the other side of the house for the kitchen great room. All of the bedroom units are flush mounted in the ceiling and look great. Angel was very professional and prompt during the quoting process. He managed procurement of the Mitsubishi system and then was very accommodating of our moving schedule based on other less reliable trades at the house. He was absolutely the most reliable and best communicating tradesperson that I have worked during my recent remodels. His team always showed up on time and did great quality work. I would highly recommend Velasco to anyone looking for an HVAC contractor. Great quality professional work at a very reasonable rate.

I originally was going to replace my outdoor ac unit…read more After meeting with them and reviewing my options, I opted to replace my existing AC and gas furnace with a new full electric heat pump system as gas furnaces are getting phased out in 2030 in California. The estimate appointment, equipment procurement , and install was a breeze with a quick turnaround. Angel (the owner) was very helpful, answered every single question I had, and work through the estimate with me to make sure it worked with my budget. Once the equipment was at their shop, it only took 1 day for them to get started and completed the job in only two days, on time and on budget! I truly recommend their services

When my 84 year old fathers Trane heating and Air conditioning system went out the end of June. We…read morehad to find a reputable company quick. We needed to replace a 24 year-old heating and air-conditioning system, Galaxy came up as number one of our first choice. We made an appointment, A gentleman came out, he emailed us a quote, a day or two later. When we had more questions, Galaxy sent out another gentleman to go over additional questions and we settled on the same, trane/American standard system . Within a week the full system was scheduled for install. The young men who installed the system were very respectful of the property very respectful of my father since his house is immaculate. You would've never known they were even there they cleaned up so well. They completed all the work in one day, which was shocking they went above and beyond and replaced a water nozzle that had been leaking under his house for who knows how long. We are forever grateful lifetime customers. We hope that you will be too. Thank you, Galaxy for your professionalism, hard work, above and beyond and work ethic. Your lifetime customers The Gilbert family

This summer our AC died as it was over 30 years old and very inefficient. I reached out to three…read moreHVAC companies and obtained several quotes. Chose Galaxy for several reasons: First, Matt Miller was the person who visited and spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. He also gladly accepted follow-up phone calls. Matt was very professional and also very fair on the pricing; I ended up choosing a high efficiency system. Galaxy's 3-man install team was great! Ramiro, Mohammed and Vladimir were efficient, smart and professional...they did an outstanding job with the installation, took the time to explain everything and knocked out the install in just over 1 day. Thank you Matt, Ramiro, Mohammed and Vladimir!