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Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.5(
686
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"The repair person showed up on time, quickly diagnosed the problem, had a replacement part on hand, quickly repaired the wall furnace, cleaned up the dust/debris, and did a CO2 check."
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%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga
Aire Serv of Campbell & Saratoga
4.9(
19
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aire Systems of Campbell and Saratoga truly sets the standard for exceptional service in the HVAC industry. Alton, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure I understood every aspect of the process, from selecting the right system for my small home to navigating available rebate programs. His expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction stood out as he guided me through the rebates step by step, emphasizing how beneficial they are despite the effort required. What really impressed me was Alton’s commitment to follow through—he’s not just selling systems, he’s supporting his customers well beyond installation. Daniel, the team lead installer, was equally remarkable. Always punctual and professional, he demonstrated a level of care that extended beyond the job itself. He kept me informed daily, explaining what was being done, what to expect next, and how long it would take. Knowing I had to leave for work, Daniel kindly spent time with my dogs, making sure they felt at ease while he worked. It’s rare to find a company that combines technical expertise with such personal care. Aire Systems, with Alton and Daniel at the helm, earns my highest recommendation!"
Furnace install
Heat Pump - Condo Install
Heating & A/C Project
Water Heater Replacement
System Swap Out

+58

112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Air & Plumbing Systems Inc.
Air & Plumbing Systems Inc.
4.6(
83
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great team! Mark, Sergii and Pavel replaced my furnace and installed an AC. It was a real pleasure to work with them. Mark listened carefully and provided several options for me to choose from. He was also flexible on scheduling the work to match my family needs. Sergii and Pavel performed the installation exactly as planned, kept the house clean, and payed a lot of attention to the aesthetics of the visible parts of the system. They explained to me where they'd run the lines, what were the options and why they preferred one over the other. I'm very happy with the choice of brand and model and with the installation. The team really cares about their customers. Thank you!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
4.8(
134
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Duke came to diagnose the problem and ordered the part and returned and installed it the next day. By the way Duke wore booties so he wouldn't tramp in the rain into the house."
Heat Pump Repairs & Installations
Central Air Cut-Ins
Electric Furnace Repairs & Installations
Response time4 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Comfort Energy Inc
4.7(
105
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm super glad I took advantage of this offer. James Hayden came out to my house and did a thorough inspection on my furnace that was probably from 1970. He had the tools and equipment to be thorough, and I found him super knowledgeable and friendly. James found very high CO levels in my exhaust and recommended that I not run the system until we got this resolved. For the safety of my family, I'm so glad he had the tool to measure CO levels, and that he identified the safety problem."
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+12

Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alanis Air HVAC
5.0(
16
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alanis Air did a great job with my HVAC project. John Alanis answered all my questions and worked with me in deciding which system I should choose when replacing my very old system. His crew completed the work in one day, cleaned up the area and disposed of my old system. They were very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend Alanis Air for any of your HVAC needs! Thank you John, Santiago, Angel and Ismael :-)"
York Heat Pump
York 3 Ton heat pump
Coil removal
Condenser Removal
Ductwork

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for COMFORT ZONE HEAT AND AIR INC
COMFORT ZONE HEAT AND AIR INC
5.0(
10
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bobby and team did an outstanding job installing multiple mini-splits (upstairs) along with central AC and heating (downstairs) in my home. The work was fast and professional. Bobby has continued to check in on me and make sure that everything runs perfectly. "
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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