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"First, I had considered a few options: repair existing and install either a new water heater or change to tankless electric. When Green City called to set up a time to develop a bid, I asked to speak with a technician. Jeff answered and led me through very logical decision tree which led to them replacing my 50 gallon tank. I was very impressed with the information he provided regarding the various alternatives. He asked how the old water heater had performed, and If I was happy with its performance why would I want to change. Made sense to me. Their bid was quite fair, they came out and completed the installation when they said they would. Presto hot water and they hauled away the old water heater. I had a couple of meetings that I needed to attend to that morring and because they were so punctual and efficient I made both meetings,"

"Worked with Greenwood Heating and Air on a furnace replacement and only have excellent things to say about the company and team. Customer service, pricing, timeliness, thoroughness, and friendliness were top notch. Contacted them initially for an inspection of our 28-year old furnace. The technician Frej was prompt, thorough, and courteous, explaining in detail the issues we might face with this still working but old units. Based on the findings we reached out for a quote on a system replacement. Lori took diligent care in listening to our concerns and hopes for a new system, recommending systems that might work for our household. She was always available for follow-up questions, providing answers that really helped us decide on getting a new system (Trane XC80 furnace with air scrubber) via Greenwood H+A. Prices were fair, on par with expectations and quotes from other businesses. On the day of the install, the team at Greenwood H+A, including Jake, Jordan, and Jason were very flexible, coordinating with the roofing company we had hired to take down our chimney and replace with a vent, to get the project moving on time. They were all very communicative, which we appreciated, and gave us regular updates on the progress. They finished what seemed like a big job within the day, despite the install occurring in our cramped crawl space. Our house is now toasty warm again with a great new furnace and all the bells and whistles. Would definitely recommend them for similar job, including for custom requirements as was our case with the roof. Thanks!"

"I purchased a new Navien NPE-240A2 Tankless Water Heater and had it installed. I'm loving the new water heater. It replaces an old Noritz tankless that died just before this installation. The on-site estimate was what sold me. Ken went through all the details and answered a lot of questions from me. Zachary came out with Austin and performed the installation just like I discussed with Ken. Zachary kept me in the loop throughout the installation to ensure I was in agreement with how it was going. Zachary always had my interest at heart and ensured no corners were cut. The installation is much cleaner, and more correct than the previous tankless company did. Zachary even listened to my concern about the astectics of the exterior exhaust and quickly found an easier and cleaner looking way to address my concern. He also removed an old recirculation pump and replaced a new main house shutoff valve. The entire area was treated respectfully and left cleaner than they found it."

"Not smoothly. We selected Blue Flame because they were cheaper than Greenwood Heating & Air, and they could do the work immediately, while Greenwood had a waitlist several weeks long (should have been a clue). If I had to summarize the experience I would say communication was poor, requiring me to project manage the replacement more than I wanted to. Half the time you tried to call the office, they wouldn't pick up and you were passed onto an answering service who would ask you a list of generic questions like "Where did you hear about Blue Flame" and "Are you interested in purchasing a system?"... I've already purchased a system that I'm trying to finish having installed!!! The actual instillation took longer than they predicted, and while I appreciated the workers staying late into the night to work on the project, they didn't come prepared with all the equipment to do the work. They needed to borrow my extension cord because they didn't have one, and ended up plugging into the outlet in our backyard without asking, leaving our yard gate wide open. Fortunately our dog didn't escape before the open gate was noticed several hours later. They also helped themselves to items from our garage without asking, like our broom to sweep up their trash and debris. Lastly, and possibly most serious, the workers who were installing the system in our house were constantly pulling down their Covid masks when they thought we weren't around, and would scramble to pull them back up when they saw us. Bottom line, I probably got a good price on the unit and work, but it's not a very polished or professional company, so fingers crossed that everything was installed properly and will work for years to come."

"In June of this year I contracted with a large company to install a new heat pump at our residence.  While overall I felt they did a fairly decent job there were at least three instances of inconsistent service, attention to detail and disappointment.  The most disappointing aspect of that company's performance was when it came time to "test" my existing insulation and duct work.  I believed there bid to correct my existing ducts and insulation was outrageous.  That said, I was in between a rock and a hard place.  I had just installed a $12K heat pump and I feared any efficiencies I may have gained could be lost due to my existing ducts and insulation.
I contacted 5 companies to provide me with bids, in addition to the upsell price I was previously provided by the company I had install the heat pump.  All five companies are listed on Angie's List.  They all provided fairly consistent bids.  They all helped educate me on what I may need to resolve my existing duct and insulation issues.
Daniel was the final contractor I spoke with.  He showed up early afternoon, looking a bit haggard, as if he had just emerged from a crawlspace - he had.  I was somewhat tentative at first, but I knew I had found the right man for the job the minute he began outlying in detail everything he saw, what he would recommend, how he would address my specific issues and what it would cost.  He was upfront from the get go, wanting to work with my budget and my timetable.  
Daniel and his team showed up three days later and worked 12 hours on a Saturday in 85 degree heat, completely insulating the crawlspace of a 2,000 sf home.  He was back the next day to finish up, working another 7 hours, again in 85 degree heat.  He pointed out certain issues he found along the way, specifically some holes that needed patching with mesh and sealing all gaps in my flooring from the crawlspace.  He sealed all the ducts, adding screws where necessary.  He even sealed the holes drilled by the company who installed the heat pump (one example of their service inconsistency).
Daniel is an extremely hard worker.  I have the utmost respect for his abilities and would recommend him to anyone looking to have any type of crawlspace / insulation work done.  Sure, shop around, talk to the various companies on Angies List, get educated and then do what I did, call Daniel last, negotiate a price and get the job done right.


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"One afternoon when leaving our local Costco we noticed a booth advertising Lennox air conditioning for the home. After the last 4 years of record summer heat, we decided to begin the process of investigating this solution. The appointment for the estimate went well with the entire process carefully explained and all of our questions answered. So, we decided to pull the trigger and buy the system. To our delight, company had an opening for the installation a week ahead of the original date and things only got better from there. On the day of the install, Isaac and his crew arrived on time and enforce. At one point there were 6 people and three trucks, all tightly coordinated. Everyone was courteous, professional, and fast. In a little over 6 hours the system was completely installed and thoroughly cleaned up. Overall, we could not be happier with this decision and highly recommend this company for anyone considering whole house A/C. Replacing 13 fans and 2 portable air conditioners is an elegant solution."

"I was expecting the worst. thousands of dollars in repairs. Oil all over engine and smelled hot. Luckily I had not driven it far. they fixed it and I was so relieved that it wasn't a big problem . Honest and professional. I'm a happy camper.
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"I had my sump pump replaced. Blaine explained all my options. I decided to have him replace the pump, install a deeper pit, replace and pipe the discharge line and tie it into my gutter downspout. He and his co-worker arrived right on time. They were friendly, polite and made sure to explain all the work that they were doing. He made sure that the pump operation could not be heard from inside the house. I highly recommend Seatown and plumber Blaine in particular"

"I hired Home Squad to replace my HVAC unit and water heater. The work that they performed was superb. The technicians were on time and respectful of my home. They cleaned everything up when the work was finished and left it better than when they showed up! They were able to look at what the previous HVAC contractor did and made sure all the new equipment was compatible with the dimensions of where the unit previous unit was. I appreciated them allowing me to ask questions along the way during the install so I could be prepared if any future problems came up. We had a tankless water heater installed and now everything is up and running great!"

"The installation of our new heat pump was to take two days, and I assumed would be done during normal business hours (8:00AM - 5:00PM). I expected a smooth process and a properly working system at the end of the 2nd day. The experience was not even close to my expectations. Day 1: Old air handler, heat exchanger, compressor pad and compressor were removed; new air handler, heat exchanger, and compressor pad were installed. As expected, the new compressor was placed on the pad, but not connected to inside unit. I observed one of the four-man crew scraping gravel from my neighbor's driveway to put under the compressor pad. When I told him that my neighbor probably would not like that, he said, "It will be OK. I'll smooth out the places I took it from." He couldn't have given a more wrong answer! Late in the afternoon, the electrician (an Overlake subcontractor) arrived to hookup power to the new system, and all four from the installation crew left. (I think at least one of the crew should have stayed until the electrician was finished to verify that the system was working. And maybe to explain to me how to operate the new thermostat!) About 90 minutes later, the electrician was finished, but the system would not turn on. It was not his job to troubleshoot system problems, but with the guidance of someone over the phone, he managed to find two wires that had not been connected by the Overlake crew. He connected the wires, but that made no difference. I was supposed to have backup electric heat working at the end of Day 1. This was important because it was December and the temps were down to 32 degrees at night. After 2 hours of trying to get the system to produce heat, the electrician left at 7:00PM, and an Overlake tech arrived at 8:30PM. At 10:00PM, the tech determined that a circuit board in the air handler was defective, and a new one would have to be obtained and installed in the morning. I managed to get by with two 1500-watt space heaters by closing off most of the rooms. Day 2: Before the techs arrived, I noticed that the compressor pad, with compressor installed on it, was significantly out-of-level. The techs arrived at 10:30AM, and I asked them to purchase a bag of gravel to replace what had been taken from my neighbor’s driveway, and they complied with my request. I also asked them to level the compressor pad which they did. The defective circuit board was replaced, and backup electric heat came on. It took two Overlake techs until 7:00PM to connect the inside and outside units of the heat pump, and attempt to charge the system with refrigerant. However, a valve on the compressor unit was leaking so the heat pump could not be operated until a new valve was obtained and installed the following day. Day 3: Two Overlake techs arrived at 1:30PM, and, I assume, they installed a new valve. What appeared to me that was left to be done at that point was to charge the system with refrigerant, connect a small electrical cable between the inside and outside units, insulate the refrigerant lines, and spot-tie the lines and wires into a neat installation. This seemingly small quantity of work took until 10:00PM to complete, at which time it appeared that I had a working system. Day 4: I had programmed the wi-fi capable thermostat using the owner’s manual on Day 2, so I woke up on Day 4 to two emails from the system telling me about urgent notifications that had occurred in the middle of the night. They were Error Code 99’s – High Torque Lockout. A google of this returned a manufacturer’s document that explained this code was likely due to overcharging the system, and resulted in the compressor shutting down for a while and then restarting for a couple of hours when the error situation occurred again. I called Overlake and they said to run the system only on the electric backup until a tech could come out 4 days later. I think Overlake should have sent a tech out that day since, at that point, they were already two days late providing me with a working system. Also, since my old but still working heat pump had been turned off 3 days before, I was going to be using electric backup for 7 straight days (at least), and that more than doubles my heating bill, at this time of year. Days 5 thru 7: Waiting for tech to return and troubleshoot error code. Day 8: Appointment for tech was scheduled for between 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Tech arrived at 4:00PM, but did call to say he would be late. Between 4:00PM and 10:00PM, the tech removed the refrigerant from the system and then recharged the system with refrigerant. He had determined that the initial charging had been below spec (too little refrigerant was used), and he said that the system should work OK now that it was properly charged. After the crew left, I noticed that there was dirt, installation scraps, and some kind of cream-colored lubricant on the carpet next to the air handler, as well as trash in the crawl space and outside around the compressor unit. In general, they could have done a better clean up. Also, they apparently used the top of our clothes dryer as a work bench since there was a drop of dried, blue PVC solvent on the dryer along with many dirty finger prints. The system has now operated for 5 days without any obvious problems. I now have an installed and operating system; however, given that it arrived from Bryant with two faulty components, and the installation included two wires not connected and improperly charging of the system, I have little confidence in my new Bryant heat pump. However, among all the negative aspects of this project, there were a couple positives: Overlake’s price was almost $2000 lower than their competition, they promptly submitted the necessary data to Bryant for the rebate I was due, and they appeared to provide a neat and proper installation."