I'm a general contractor in Oakland and have worked with Marcos for 15 years now. He's the only HVAC contractor I know who does proper heat load calculations for the home to size the system correctly. Many companies will over size a system and the client will never be the wiser; only knowing that the heater/AC works, but not that energy and money is being wasted. His work is meticulous and clean, things that a homeowner usually won't notice in an attic or crawlspace. His prices are quite reasonable, especially knowing you are receiving the highest quality workmanship. read more

I upgraded from an old gravity heater to a modern HVAC system! Marcos was recommended and I am beyond satisfied with the experience. Marcos and his team provided the highest quality customer service I've had in recent times. He explained so clearly the options, how it was going to work and answered all questions along the way. From start to finish, the team was professional, experienced and helpful. They were so respectful of my home, and I really appreciated their attention to keeping the space clean along the way. I am very satisfied with the result. I would highly recommend Rivera's Heating and Air Conditioning to anyone! Thank you Marcos and Team! read more

Marcos was quick to respond to my furnace repair request and was able to solve the problem after an efficient diagnosis. Great communication and follow up to ensure the fix held. I would definitely recommend Rivera's for those who need a fix! read more

When we decided to get HVAC installed my contractor recommended Rivera's. Marcos was great, he explained all the options and what would be the best choices to meet our needs. They were such a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Everyday Ivan and Jay took the time to clean up before they left. I really appreciate that. The HVAC system we went with has been working like a champ and were really happy with the results I would highly recommend Rivera's Heating and Air Conditioning. read more

It is refreshing to have hired Marcos to service our gas wall mounted heater because of the professionalism shown to me at each engagement of the process; (a) starting with excellent and quick responses on both phone and text, (b) ability to squeeze us in the same week, (c) then after the initial visit - left the ticket open so that if another visit was needed their would not be an additional service fee. The initial visit (thought it was a quick pilot issue to resolve) turned out to prompt an additional visit where it was determined that the entire unit needed to be taken completely apart and cleaned. He arrived as scheduled, performed the work and the unit is now working perfectly. There was a part that was left off, but once I brought that to his attention, he came over and installed. I found Marcos' easy to communicate with, extremely knowledgable about my heating solution and trust his work is A+. His fees and charges seemed in line with the current mkt rates. I would highly recommend getting a quote and working with this vendor. read more

They were very good at repairing the heating system at the place I was renting out. The heater wasn't working well at all and kept making a big noise that others couldn't fix. They showed on time, verified everything before getting over, and went back a couple of days to make sure it was working fine. I read more

Marcos and Cindy are an amazing duo. They answer calls promptly and show up on time. Clean and professional. Marcos layed down a mat before he began working so my carpet wouldn't get dirty. Cindy does the paper work very clearly and explains what is needed.Marco did a full inspection and detected the issue being with my defected thermostat. My heater was a Williams wall heater. Rivera had a large inventory with him and suggested I replace the older digital thermostat I had with a more modern one , his second recommendation was going with a brand new original Williams thermostat that was designed to go with the heater that I already have in my apartment. I decided to go with a Williams because I felt that was a more affordable option . My new thermostat is simple to use and with me being not that tech savvy I feel it is a great fit for my lifestyle. read more

Rivera's Heating and Air Conditioning - Without me asking, the heater repair man brought a tarp to lay down on my carpet clean to keep it clean and soil free. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - San Leandro, California

We highly recommend Rivera's Heating and Air Conditioning. We worked with Marcos Rivera and his team on three major home projects: a new Carrier efficient furnace to replace the original vintage furnace; Next, much needed new ducting when we completed an earthquake foundation retrofit; and recently installing a new central air conditioning system with an air purifying filter. Each project was completed on time and within our budget despite our home's challenging tight crawl spaces. For the AC project, we got four bids and the other contractors proposed that we install a 4 or 5 ton AC unit. Marcos had a much better approach. He completed a state of the art Heat Load Calculation which concluded that a 3- 1/2 ton compressor unit would be optimal - thus saving us significant money on the total energy cost of running the AC. The same Heat Load Calculation also concluded that some of our existing duct work needed to be upsized in order to create a maximally efficient AC system. Neither of the other contractors even mentioned the need for a Heat Load Calculation or a need to assess the size of our ducting. Had we gone with one of them we would likely have had the most inefficient AC system: A needlessly oversized compressor unit and undersized ducting leading and a higher electric bill and waste of energy. Marcos and family have been a pleasure to work with. They minimize the impact of their work and are very responsive to all of our questions. We highly recommend that you consult them about any HVAC needs. read more

Love Marcos and his crew! They are super nice, professional, very knowledgeable, and reasonable! They originally replaced our old furnace years ago and I didn't hesitate to have them install our AC. Marcos always finds the best solutions for your situation that are most efficient and economical! Cannot highly recommend them enough!!! read more

I highly recommend Rivera's Heating and Air conditioning. Marcos did a great job answering all our questions and educating us in the operation of our new furnace and central air conditioning. Marcos and his staff are polite, courteous and on time every day, We also had new duct work installed in a very small crawl space. No problem for Marcos and his staff! We passed all inspections and are now very comfortable in our home. read more

Rivera installed a new HVAC system in our house, which included adding air conditioning. This was a difficult job because of the age of our house, and they did an excellent job. They made a great effort to give us the best system possible and were able to make the system more energy efficient than the original proposal. They were reliable and cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day. They were also very careful about safety protocols for COVID. I would highly recommend them and satisfied that they take the time to do quality work. read more

Friendly knowledgeable staff came to fix our heater on Monday. They were very clean, professional and efficient. Will definitely call again!

What an absolute pleasure Marcos was to work with. He was on time, professional and his price was reasonable. I will certainly use him for any future projects of ours! read more

I highly recommend Marcos Rivera. He is exceptionally skilled, prompt, reasonable, and honest. I live out of state. At my request, he has done work for my mother in the Bay Area. I have never dealt with anyone more capable and more honest than Marcos is. What a comfort to know there are still professionals like him. read more

Marcos was recommended to me by our contractor. Our furnace had stopped working. It turned out to be tricky to determine what the source of the problem was, but Marcos stayed with it until we solved the mystery. It turned out to be a faulty inducer motor in the furnace, which he replaced. He was very fair with pricing, great with communication, flexible with scheduling appointments, and arrived promptly. I will definitely call him in the future to get estimates for other jobs. read more

I could not recommend Rivera's Heating and Air Conditioning more highly. If there were ten stars, that's what I would give! This down-to-earth, hardworking family operation replaced our old, ugly, and inefficient (and those are the nicest words I can use to describe it) heater today. Every interaction with Marcos was professional, positive and a pleasure. He and Cindy and Ernesto worked hard to complete our job in one day and from start to finish were thorough and careful. Marcos took the time to fully explain my new heater and thermostat to me and set it for me! I can't say I usually enjoy the experience of major replacements/work in my house, but I felt confident and comfortable with them the whole way through. I highly, highly recommend this great company. read more

Marcos did a top rate job installing our new furnace and ductwork. Complicated job, where he removed an ancient furnace and installed a new efficient one, hanging from the ceiling to save space! Great guy, super diligent. Would definitely hire him again or recommend to friends. read more

We hired Marcos Rivera to install a new gas furnace and ducts in our 100-year-old house. We are very happy that we did. His price was competitive, but what set him apart was his careful and meticulous workmanship and the pride he took in doing a good job. Marcos and his crew were also very easy to work with. They showed up on time, kept us informed of their progress and cleaned up before they left for the day. Highly recommended. read more

I hired Marcos and his crew to replace the asbestos heating ducts and to install a 3 zone heating system in my house. They had a competitive bid, and came recommended by a neighbor, so I chose them. They did an amazing job, completing everything on time and on budget. Marcos was very flexible and professional through the whole process. I've had them come back to fix my system when I messed it up right before a cold-snap. He came right away and had things fixed up within an hour. I'd recommend him to anyone needing HVAC work. read more

Marcos Rivera and his very hardworking family take a learned and methodical approach to each and every step along the way...from the quickly delivered well organized original quote that offered a (3) tier format providing well described parameters outlining choices that were informative and not the least bit insulting (as opposed to the far fetched quick turnaround promises such as the stuff that we were fed by some local HVAC contractors). The philosophy was well articulated and involved heat & cooling zone load calculations. The work did not deviate from the recurring emphasis on science as opposed to guesswork or smoke & mirrors. The entire family group of Rivera's Heat & A/C exuded an unfailing genuine politeness, exuded a deliberate patience and consistent thorough communications, the kind of dialogue that one never really experiences - refreshing and comfortable when considering a most important investment of efficient new ducts and an efficient furnace replacement and a brand new efficient A/C system installation. It all works like a champ! The Rivera family of professionals walk the walk and are sincerely dedicated to their craft. We wholeheartedly recommend Rivera's to anyone & everyone considering an HVAC project. You will be glad you did - we are elated! read more

We hired Marcos to install a pad underneath our AC unit. Marcos provided a detailed estimate, and he was very meticulous with regard to detail. He carefully checked the unit after the installation. He also fixed a leak that had previously been ignored. Our AC is working very well, and we couldn't be more pleased with the service we received. We will definitely contact Marcos for our future HVAC needs. His prices are very reasonable. read more

Marcus and his company, Rivera's Hearing & Air Conditioning, was recommended to us by a neighbor, who had a new furnace installed by Marcus. We obtained several bids, and ended up using Rivera. This company had a very competitive bid, and did great work. They installed a new furnace in our home in less than a day, and even included new piping/duct work at no cost that was not included in their original bid. Everyone we met from this company was friendly, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend this company! read more

Marcos and his crew are awesome; friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable. I had two other companies come out to look at replacing our under-house furnace and both said it would be impossible because of size restrictions. With some creative thinking, Marcos was able to come up with a workable solution at a competitive price. Cindy and Tommy did most of the day to day installation and were always courteous and about their work. After every day, they would tidy up their work area and give me a breakdown of what they did, what still needed to be done, and what time they would be back the next day. Marcos oversaw everything from beginning to end, and made sure we passed our permit inspection. Very highly recommended. read more

I called for a quote Friday and somebody called me back Sunday I believe, he said he was doing a job and would call me Thursday to set up a time he could look at my furnace. He didn't call back until Monday late afternoon. We talked and he said he was busy and apologized for not calling me Thursday. He said he would come the next day (Tuesday)around noon to take a look at my heater. He never showed then left me a voicemail around 4-5pm saying he was busy with a job and couldn't stop by at noon. He seemed very nice but if he couldn't call me at noon to say he wouldn't be coming then I couldn't trust him doing a job for me. I waited and waited for him and moved plans around since I was expecting him. Unprofessional. I ended up getting a new furnace installed by another company. Im giving him 2 stars since he did try and call me back and was very friendly. Just didn't like that he left me hanging. read more