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"Home Comfort Systems was professional, honest and fairly priced. Steve Bilica (owner) came out to give me an estimate on a new furnace. He made me feel comfortable, which is important to me as a single woman. His estimate was the lowest of three I obtained ($4150) and he was so honest, he advised that my current unit didn’t need replacing yet. (The only reason I was getting estimates was because some other cut-throat company told me I needed a new one...for $11k!!...due to a cracked heat exchanger. However, all the other companies I contacted for estimates said I did NOT have a cracked heat exchanger.) I decided not to get a new furnace in the end. It’s been running great, although I did need a new blower motor about five months after the estimate, so Jeff D installed it for me ($385). Way cheaper than a whole new unit, so I’m happy. I’ll definitely go with this company again for repairs and when it’s time for a new furnace."

"They made 3 service visits before recommending a new one. I was already peeved by the multiple service visits that we paid for but their price point was decent for the furnace installation. They were all nice enough and it was nice that they thought they could fix the furnace instead of us having to buy a new one, but over $300 later and it still didn't work.  I will only use them again to keep the warranty on the furnace.
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"We are beyond happy with the work and professionalism of Porterhouse Cooling and Heating. I called for an estimate and they were out the next day. Then that same day they were able to get us set up for our work. They began the project only a day later. They truly were amazing to work with and supported us throughout the process. We needed a huge job done, because we switched from all electrical to adding gas to our house along with a furnace, water heater, air conditioner, and all new ductwork. We had multiple obstacles that most people did not want to take on. Porterhouse helped us come up with solutions and were very reasonable. They were extremely hard working and did a great job with our house. We love our new heating and air systems! We also have a new thermostat that is wonderful. I highly recommend them for any heating or cooling needs!"

"Nothing but good things to say about American Family Heating and Cooling - highly recommended. Tim was friendly and professional on the phone, and quoted all charges up front. Nick came out and had a great combination of informal but professional demeanor. And no objection to me looking over his shoulder as he worked!"

"Dwayne from G & R Heating & Air did a very thorough job checking our AC system. He verified everything was in good working order. Dwayne was professional, courteous and friendly. I ended up purchasing the service contract."

"Called Any Temps on Sunday morning because furnace not working. Ron came out within 45 minutes. He was very polite and courteous. Furnace needs a switch and cleaning. Though he didn't have correct switch on truck, he will have it next day and is willing to come out late evening since I will not be available until then. He is very knowledgeable and explained how the switch and furnace works. Was able to get it to work temporarily, and gave me tips on what to do should it stop again before he comes back tomorrow. Ron also answered my questions on future AC maintenance and water heater replacement. I will definitely be using this service in the future!
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"Tom, the heating and A/C service manager, and Kristi, the vice president, helped with our installation from beginning to end. Tom was incredibly wonderful with communication, explaining every detail patiently, and always trying to give me a heads up if anything was a little different than planned. I had called A.W.E. to help with our steam boiler system. Another company (Four Seasons) had installed a new steam boiler in our house, and the boiler had caused corroded steam pipes in the basement to burst, resulting in extensive damage to the house. My first thought had been to repair or replace the boiler and to fix the corroded pipe. However, Tom and Kristi explained quite patiently to me that because of the age of our house and the fact that multiple visible steam pipes were extensively corroded, it was not a wise idea to have a new steam boiler in our home. They explained that any new steam boiler is stronger than an old steam boiler (ours was at least over 20 years old), which most likely had been winding down for some time. They explained that when the new steam boiler pushes hot steam through the system, corroded pipes are likely to rupture. They also explained that many of these pipes are inaccessible behind walls, and if there is extensive corrosion on visible pipes, there is almost certainly corrosion on the inaccessible ones. Finally, when the necessary chemical flushes are done to clear the system of mud and debris, these chemicals can actually remove the debris that was patching holes in corroded pipes and thus facilitate bursting of pipes. We are obviously not experts in the field, but all of this made a lot of sense. It would have been easier for them to try to fix the boiler and the ruptured pipes, charge us money, and then throw their hands up in the air denying responsibility when things continued to go wrong. Instead, they turned down the job and its money because they felt repairing or replacing a steam boiler in this situation was very unwise for us. After a lot of thought, we asked A.W.E. what they would recommend, and they suggested that we try to figure out a way to install forced air heating and A/C in our house. Tom spent hours at our house, and likely hours in planning on his own I'm sure, figuring out how to make things work. He ended up using vents we already had for our existing A/C system, modifying them to make them better, and installed two separate furnace and A/C units on the first floor. Because we had never had a forced air heating system before, the spaces where the units had to fit were tight, but they made everything work. Our son was also a baby at the time, and the crew tried their best to do quieter work when the baby was napping. They also tried to be considerate with cleanliness during the project, as we had four children running/crawling barefoot around. I have been so cautious with praising them given a past terrible experience with the other heating and A/C service. I have not posted for several months, just in case things fell apart. But, it has been 3 months, and things have not fallen apart. We have very good heating and A/C on our first floor. We have fairly consistent temperatures; I would say that there is surprisingly little temperature variation between the rooms now, considering how old and drafty our home is. The Nest thermostats work well. The service technicians seem to adapt to my type-A personality and my many questions, and do their best with timeliness and cleanliness. For the most part, the techs always are polite to me, even at those times in the past when I was upset. I am sure A.W.E. is not perfect, as no company is perfect. But, it seems to be me that they are more honest and have more integrity, and try harder to do right by their customers, than any other heating and A/C company that I have ever encountered. I really hope that they stay true to themselves and continue to do the best they can, as they surely truly did with us. We are so thankful for them and to them."

"Cody showed up on time. Very polite young technician Appears to know his job well. He examined the indoor part of the system. Verified what initially indicated to his office that Freon is needed. He indicated that vents need to be cleaned before sealant and Freon can be added. Cost was as follows: $96 diagnostics + $203 for 1.5 pound Freon & labor + $60 another 30 minutes labor + $187 sealant (cost $27 on Amazon) = $545. System is working well. This cost is significantly higher than last service provider."

"We decided to replace an outdated AC unit and furnace with a brand new heat pump and furnace. After speaking with a Four Seasons sales rep, we knew they were the best choice to go with due to their thorough assessment, knowledge of products, availability of service and overall transparency. And perhaps most importantly, they were not pushy and respect our decisions on what system we felt was best for our home. As with any expenditure of this nature, there will be some ironing out of details and inevitable bumps to get everything completed, but the overall experience amounted to an energy-efficient HVAC system that was installed with care and expediency. Their service technicians are also friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, and available at a moment's notice. We are so glad that we went with Four Seasons."

"Jeremy explained completely why my current furnace should be replaced."