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Avatar for DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
4.8(
135
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. They contacted me right away. It wasn't an emergency but Iti was cold, so they still came first thing on the first business day. The technician explained what he was doing and why the prior repair done by somebody else probably failed. The rate was reasonable. It's been a couple of days and it seems the furnace is working, so everything good so far."
Heat Pump Repairs & Installations
Central Air Cut-Ins
Electric Furnace Repairs & Installations
Response time4 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Global Comfort Heating and Air
4.8(
52
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To start, I put in for an emergency call to Freschi and was told they would call me 30 minutes before. They never called me back. Freschi sucks!!!I I also put in a request on HomeAdvisor on Thursday night and was given Global Warming Heating and Air as one of their verified contractors. I got a call at 7am from Rudy. I called back around 830am and we made an appointment for 1130am. He showed up at 1105am and quickly diagnosed the problem. He recommended replacing the furnace(which houses the blower assembly) due to the cost of repairs and its 17 year old condition. He didn t try to up sell me for an entire new system. He said my AC is working well so there s no need to replace it. I decided to replace the furnace and he said he d be back around 130pm. Rudy and his crew were back by 1pm. From the start of demo to it running again was less than 2 hours. Rudy s customer service is top notch!! From now on, I will only be calling Global Warming Heating and Air. I can t say enough good things about Rudy s business ethics and timeliness. A+++++"
Team Global Comfort Truck
Carrier Heater Changeout
Duct Install securing runs
Duct Install securing runs
Carrier 95% Installation

+9

Response time50 mins
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
4.9(
337
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gilbert Caceres from Perfect Star Heating did an excellent job of determining the issue with our old furnaces and corrected the problem in a professional and timely manner during the holidays. I wholeheartedly recommend him and Perfect Star Heating."
Lead Install Tech Gilbert Caceres w/New AC Install
Lead Install Tech Gilbert Caceres w/New AC Install
New Furnace Installation
Lead Installers David & Gill on the Job.
Lead Installer David Mendoza hard at work.

+8

Response time4 hrs
1946 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
5.0(
16
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at Smart Heating & Air Conditioning are second to none. Quality work and amazing customer service. Would recommend everyone to them for your heating and A/C needs!"
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+27

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Elite Heating and Air LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Heating and Air Conditioning replaced our HVAC system at our home. The cost of the system, including installation, was the best among several other quotes. Best of all the service they provided met and exceeded expectations. We are so happy we chose Elite for this big project, and we recommend that anyone needing heating or air service reach out to Elite. Thanks, guys! Sincerely, Eddie B."
Miscellaneous  Projects
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Miscellaneous  Projects

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
717
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Appointment was scheduled between 8am-4pm. Waited all day for the tech (Jeremiah) to arrive. Then received a phone call a little after 3pm indicating they needed to reschedule for the next day almost at the last moment. Needless to say, we got off to a rocky start, but Jeremiah did finally show up around 5pm, isolated the problem in less then 5 minutes, showed me what to do and what not to do when changing batteries out of the thermostat, and pointed out which fuse had blown keeping the furnace from coming on. In conclusion, they made this right, I received a well-needed lesson on minor furnace maintenance, and was able to get the furnace working again. Would I hire this company again? Absolutely, and if you are having problems with your furnace, you might want to consider these people as well!"
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rittinger Heating and Air
5.0(
18
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rittinger responded quickly. Alan, the tradesman they sent over was professional and quick. I hired them to install a clothes dryer vent and to open up a vent in my garage for the hot water heater. The work was high quality and installation was clean."
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance
Service maintenance

+2

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tyndall HVAC Inc.
4.4(
23
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They showed up early, he had the part on his truck he replaced the device in HVAC unit and had me up and running in no time. He was very nice, very kind and very polite."
Peter Tyndall (Owner)
Our Trucks
New unit Installed
Additional Photos
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+5

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Bell Brother's Heating and Air, Inc.
Bell Brother's Heating and Air, Inc.
4.3(
140
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired them for a second opinion on repairing suspected cracked heat exchanger under Carrier 20yr warrenty. Proper investigation identified broken high limit sensor as source of short cycling. The extra care taken now has put them at the top of our list on a future replacement furnace."
Before & After Furnace
Horizontal Install
Horizontal  Furnace Install
Techs
HVAC

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jim's Air Systems
4.5(
11
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Serving Piedmont, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim's Air Systems had the best value for my dollar. They supplied me with better equipment than they quoted for the same price. They completed the entire installation in about five hours. They protected my floors with tarps and were very careful to protect my walls as they moved equipment in and out. Josh, the son of the original Jim, was on the job working with the other two installers. They performed above my expectations. They left my home and yard as clean as if they had never been there. The new furnace is wonderful and is already saving me money on my P.G. & E. bill. I would recommend Jim's Air Systems unconditionally to anyone in need of a new furnace and AC system. This is a family business that has been supplying and installing systems since 1976. They take personal pride in doing an excellent job. They did not sell me anything that I did not need and provided me with a much cleaner and easier-to-service installation than my existing system. They are the best!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for furnace / forced air heating system install or replace projects in Piedmont, CA

Converting from an oil furnace to an electric furnace isn't a simple swap—the oil system needs to be completely removed before installing the electric furnace. You'll need a full electric system installation, but you might be able to reuse existing ductwork if it's up to current safety standards. You’ll need to budget for a new electric furnace installation, which costs between $1,800 and $6,200, including professional removal, proper disposal, and safe installation of the new system.

Electric furnaces are 100% efficient at converting electricity into heat. However, some of that heat can be lost as it travels through your home's ductwork or escapes through poorly insulated areas. That's why regular duct maintenance and proper home insulation are important to maximize your furnace's efficiency and reduce heat loss, ensuring consistent warmth and lower energy costs.

With proper maintenance, an electric furnace can last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, outlasting the average gas furnace's lifespan of 15 to 20 years. To keep your electric furnace running efficiently, schedule regular cleanings, tighten connections, and have inspections done before winter arrives. With routine maintenance, you’ll ensure consistent, safe heating for years to come.

The size of the electric furnace you need depends on factors like your home's square footage, climate, and insulation quality. As a general guideline, those who live in warmer climates should multiply their square footage by 30 to 35 BTUs, while those in cooler areas should multiply it by 50 to 60 BTUs.

Consulting with an HVAC professional can help you determine the exact size that's right for your home.

An electric furnace works by converting electricity into heat using high-resistance heating elements. A blower then pushes the warm air through your home's ductwork, distributing heat evenly throughout your space. Since there's no combustion involved, electric furnaces eliminate the risks associated with gas furnaces and provide consistent, reliable heating when properly installed.

An electric furnace uses between 40 and 80 kilowatts per day to heat your home. The exact amount it uses depends on factors like your home's size, insulation, and overall energy requirements. Larger homes or those with poor insulation use more energy than smaller, well-insulated spaces. A professional furnace assessment can help confirm the ideal unit size for your needs.

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