Dead River always meets their service window for furnace cleaning. It is a comfort to be on a plan…read moreso we never run out, our price is capped and we can spread the cost over 12 months. Last year we had one day where we were nervous about running low, first time in almost 25 years. We called to confirm and we were indeed on the schedule for that day. They were polite and understanding about our concern.

Bought a house in their service area, previous homeowner had used them but they made it an easy…read moredecision early on not to stick with them. Service guys themselves are great, but the billing and dispatch staff are horrendous. After 3 service calls and an account setup, they still managed to confuse us with the previous homeowner and disconnected our propane in the middle of January for non-payment. No letters, no calls, not even a knock on the door... they tried to do it on the sly. Fortunately the tech got stuck in my driveway in the snow, and when I towed him out we got to talking.. So he called the office and had to reconnect it then and there. The billing on the service calls were confounding, ultimately got the service manager Paul on the phone who put the nail in the coffin as far as my doing business with them. I can't have such an important utility be subject to the management of such an arrogant and unhelpful clown.

Dow's is my favorite local stop. Locally owned and operated…read moreby a great family. Customer service is awesome. Food is great. Local youth sports sponsor as well! Gas, pizza, subs, chips, sodas, etc. All your quick stop, corner store needs! Small seating area also.

Hungry for an Italian and not really wanting to drive into Waterville, I decided to order from…read moreDow's. I have a few thoughts: Cons: Please, when taking orders, speak slowly and clearly on the phone. Masks will muffle your voice. I don't mind short, direct answers, but I need to be able to hear. Also, it was weird that they didn't ask for my name on my order, but there didn't seem to be any confusion when I got there. Pros: It's a perfectly serviceable Italian, and much to my delight (and since I forgot to ask for extra black olives) what is apparently their regular amount of black olives is my normal (other local shops take note!). One of my pet peeves, however, is having to reassemble my sandwich when I get home so everything doesn't completely fall out. I haven't found a place yet that arranges their vegetables in a way that makes sense and stability in the roll.

We just installed a generator, and the company we had contacted for propane on the day of the…read moreinstallation simply didn't show up - despite our being told that the propane would be delivered "first thing in the morning." They supposedly had an emergency. (See below about how fast they returned my call when I cancelled their service.) I contacted Waltz in a panic and, once they ascertained that we owned our tanks, they were able to get to us the same day and within a few hours and, after ensuring that everything was as it should be with our tanks, filled the tanks. I want to add that - as opposed to the former company, who did not respond to my emergency call inquiring as to where they were and ONLY called me back when I left a message saying they were no longer needed (and they called back seven minutes after *that* message) - each and every time I called Waltz & Sons the calls were answered promptly and courteously and my questions answered. Although I didn't appreciate the former company's "let them eat cake" and "we'll get back to you when it suits us" attitude, I consider that now that we are customers of Waltz & Sons, everything DEFINITELY ended up all for the best! I should add that the people who provided and installed our generator said that they have had a number of dealings with Waltz & Sons and recommended them highly. In addition, months before, I had compared prices for about six propane companies with Waltz coming in as the second least expensive and the company that never showed being least expensive, so paying a TINY BIT more to actually deal with a competent and efficient company that shows up has turned out to be well worth it.

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated business specializing in Residential Propane Delivery and…read moreInstallation since 1996. We service a 50 mile radius of Buxton, ME.

Hot water heater on my oil furnace went out Sunday of Labor Day week-end. My wife and I made do,…read moreuntil Tuesday at 8 a.m. We asked neighbors for recommendations and were told that Aaron Hamilton was their "go to" for all things heating. Called in the a.m. and left a message on an answering machine. He got back to me within two hours. Scheduled a time for the afternoon and he showed up on time ready to work. Pulled apart the burner and sensor, replaced a nozzle, and fired it up. We had hot water. Cleaned up the space, answered all of my questions, and was okay with me watching him work. Excellent! I have his business card and I am now a client.

I've had Aaron Hamilton Heating for furnace services for almost four years and have always been…read morepleased beyond words. I would highly recommend their work. They are fair and great at listening and making recommendations. They are also very professional and on time and very neat. I will have them do my AC /Heat Pump next year as well. Mary T.

Possibly the worst phone etiquette I've ever experienced. Called with a simple problem with the…read morefaucets in my shower and looking for help. Was transferred to the service department who answered with "Hello?!", as if they were angry at me. I'm thinking, "Is this the service desk? Who is this? Did I do something wrong, why's he mad?" I explained my issue quickly to absolute deafening silence. The man said "Yeah....You have to get it fixed.", as though I was an idiot. That's why I'm calling you. I said, "right," thinking maybe I hadn't explained the issue correctly. I described the three-handle setup, what was occurring, that I was aware of the stems and that maybe the O-rings or boot were just worn, but I had butted my head against it for a week and needed a professional. More. Silence. Long stretches of nothing. Then a dry and bothered tone said, "Yeah, you need to replace the parts. You can't just 'clean' them. You'd have to call up and order and replace the parts, sometimes the whole assembly........." I said, ".......Right. Soooo...." I mean am I supposed to order this?? If I knew the right part and could fix it, what am I calling you for? I said calmly but confused, "Is it something I can just go to the store for? I looked at the stem, but don't see a model number or brand or anything to get the right size and make. I'm also not sure if it is just that or if the whole assembly is having a problem." The half-asleep, half-bothered sounding gentleman replied with, "You have to have a tech come check it out for you.......Gerber's common........" Okay, are you training me to do your job or are you supposed to help me? So send a tech!! How about, "A tech will have to come out to help you, I can set that up now for you if you'd like!" No, he was halfway through another explanation of, I think, why this is my problem and not his when I just hung up. The entire call had the air of, "Okay, and what do you want me to do about it? I'm just a plumber." I didn't even get to the experience of working with these people because of this awful, patronizing phone etiquette. If this is your business, please get someone half alive to answer your phones in the future so I can even get to the part where I give you my money, which is all I wanted to do.

Great company with professional integrity & experience. After another local company left us hanging…read morewithout showing up for a scheduled appointment on our boiler, I contacted this business in person. John, the owner, not only took the time to explain the options to me, he also advised the specific material he would recommend & why, he also gave me an estimate and idea when he could squeeze us in as we are not customers. Work completed today by Art (a real pro) and all is good. Thank you RJ Energy!

Just like to say thank you to fabian employee Betsy Curtis I appreciate all your efforts resolving…read moreall my issues and you following up daily to make sure all my needs were taken care of. You show that you realy care and you are a great asset to the company and making them better. Thank-you Betsy

Will be using another company. This is my first home with a tank and the previous owners used…read moreFabian. I didn't really know how it all worked but I needed a filter change. I paid the driver in cash and then he did not give me any receipt (my fault for not being smart enough to know I needed one) and then reported back I paid him $20 less than what I actually did. How awful of a human. I even have security footage of him coming to my house (he needed payment first) and then working once he was giving the correct amount. WILL NOT BE USING THEM AGAIN. Everyone else over the phone is very nice but not helpful as it's my word against the driver.

Doug is not only rude, but irresponsible with returning phone calls. Is extremely sexist. One of…read morethe worst experiences with any company!! I'd suggest using ANYONE ELSE!!

If you live in midcoast Maine this is the place you need to do business with, from Doug the owner…read moreto Ehrin the admin, and every one in between. Never was disappointed....customer service was always warm and never left in the cold.

This family owned business is amazing. They have top notch, old school service and mentality. They…read morecare about their local community and neighbors. Their delivery drivers are friendly and professional. The owner even came out to show me how to bleed my furnace line when I first bought the house and the tank was empty. I highly recommend them.

After getting the 2 week "run-around" [including from a company I patronized exclusively .... &…read morequotes of $!50.00 extra for so-called emergency delivery (even during the course of regular working hours ...] G & G literally came to the proverbial RESCUE on a Friday afternoon!! They do business the "Old-Fashioned" way - It's called "Good-Will" - intangible, yet they embody a highly valued priority - it's the lost art of building customer loyalty via personal service. Often that may include going beyond. They earned my respect & gratitude; not to mention my patronage! I value the concept as foundational & an asset that may not show up on a spreadsheet. Having been a business owner for 16 years, Goodwill coupled with benevolence were the cornerstone of my philosophy! It goes unsaid that in the current unprecedented times, it's refreshing to see & be reminded that there is goodness in our friends & neighbors! I am so thankful for all of the above & of course, these fine folks spared me what would have been a frigid weekend hauling diesel fuel - 1 gallon at a time (Fill pipe 5 + ft. off the ground, & virtually impossible for a 73 y.o.to hoist a full 5 gal. Jug without a Diesel deluge ... learned the hard way!) Thank you, Kim, for your gracious & attentive service. Thank you, Larry, for your expedient delivery!! I so appreciate your augmenting the warmth I'm able to embrace! Regards, A new & loyal customer in West Gardiner, Maine

Generally good and reliable. Had some hiccups over the years but we're handled by the management…read moreonce brought to their attention.

Everything and everyone is first rate. Truly the best company to work with. From the service…read moredepartment to the delivery all is great.