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Avatar for Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

4.91(
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Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

4.91(
262
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 30 years of experience, Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical is a locally owned and operated family business serving Alameda & Contra Costa County. We service all makes and models, offering top-quality comfort and energy efficiency solutions. Specializing in Furnace/Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ductless Mini-Split installation, we also provide repair and maintenance for Central HVAC systems, Ductwork, Indoor Air Quality, Electrical Repair & Installation, and Solar Installation. Free estimates are available for HVAC system replacement, new installations, and solar solutions. As a Lennox Premier Dealer, Daikin Comfort Pro, and WellAir Elite dealer, we are Diamond Certified, hold an A+ BBB Rating, and have been voted “The Best Heating & Air Company” and “The Most Community-Minded Company” by The Press in Brentwood, CA for two years. We are also SFGATE’s Best of the Bay Area Heating & A/C Service provider.

"Great communication, scheduling, professionalism and install. Thank you for a smooth job. "

Ed M on January 2026

With over 30 years of experience, Perfect Star Heating, Cooling, & Electrical is a locally owned and operated family business serving Alameda & Contra Costa County. We service all makes and models, offering top-quality comfort and energy efficiency solutions. Specializing in Furnace/Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ductless Mini-Split installation, we also provide repair and maintenance for Central HVAC systems, Ductwork, Indoor Air Quality, Electrical Repair & Installation, and Solar Installation. Free estimates are available for HVAC system replacement, new installations, and solar solutions. As a Lennox Premier Dealer, Daikin Comfort Pro, and WellAir Elite dealer, we are Diamond Certified, hold an A+ BBB Rating, and have been voted “The Best Heating & Air Company” and “The Most Community-Minded Company” by The Press in Brentwood, CA for two years. We are also SFGATE’s Best of the Bay Area Heating & A/C Service provider.

"Great communication, scheduling, professionalism and install. Thank you for a smooth job. "

Ed M on January 2026


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DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

4.89(
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DUKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

4.89(
127
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Dukes Heating & Air Conditioning is in HVAC business for 37 years now and continuously remains on the top of the industry. We do this by providing honesty and good workmanship that our customers love the most. We- Dukes Heating & Air Conditioning , also make sure that we have the latest technology that enables us to be more competitive & expert in the field and stand behind any work we have performed. Our in-house employees are all professionally trained and deliver only excellence to whatever project they work on.

"Great service"

Noah H on October 2023

Dukes Heating & Air Conditioning is in HVAC business for 37 years now and continuously remains on the top of the industry. We do this by providing honesty and good workmanship that our customers love the most. We- Dukes Heating & Air Conditioning , also make sure that we have the latest technology that enables us to be more competitive & expert in the field and stand behind any work we have performed. Our in-house employees are all professionally trained and deliver only excellence to whatever project they work on.

"Great service"

Noah H on October 2023


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
656
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
656
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026


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Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air

4.79(
357
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Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air

4.79(
357
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated, and serving the Bay Area. Our focus is residential air conditioning, heating, Installation of HVAC systems and full-service plumbing. We love working with homeowners and helping to take care of their precious homes. We also keep busy doing light commercial service. Serving California since 1954, financing options available, We don't charge extra for Saturday service calls.

"They were very good. The best."

Nabila S on June 2022

We are locally owned and operated, and serving the Bay Area. Our focus is residential air conditioning, heating, Installation of HVAC systems and full-service plumbing. We love working with homeowners and helping to take care of their precious homes. We also keep busy doing light commercial service. Serving California since 1954, financing options available, We don't charge extra for Saturday service calls.

"They were very good. The best."

Nabila S on June 2022


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Real Handy Handyman

5.00(
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Real Handy Handyman

5.00(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We have a 10 year experience in Handyman work, serving all around the bay area. We will always put in all our effort to give our costumers 100% satisfaction. We like to build good relationships with our customers. We do free estimates with no obligation to proceed.

"Kevin is not only professional, he is also honest in his work. He changed the mesh screens on all of my windows. He refused to charge me for one that he fixed in a few minutes. Honesty and professionalism is an essential trait to have in his line of work. This happy customer recommends him for all of your handy-man needs and will definitely be using his services again!"

Maria C on December 2025

We have a 10 year experience in Handyman work, serving all around the bay area. We will always put in all our effort to give our costumers 100% satisfaction. We like to build good relationships with our customers. We do free estimates with no obligation to proceed.

"Kevin is not only professional, he is also honest in his work. He changed the mesh screens on all of my windows. He refused to charge me for one that he fixed in a few minutes. Honesty and professionalism is an essential trait to have in his line of work. This happy customer recommends him for all of your handy-man needs and will definitely be using his services again!"

Maria C on December 2025


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Golden Bay Electric

4.91(
27
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Golden Bay Electric

4.91(
27
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Golden Bay Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality work and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Job was quoted so quickly and was onsite within 90 minutes. I have rarely received such quick service for a small job. Electrician was courteous, clean and professional. No price gouging with this company, they will now be my go to all my electrical needs going forward. Thanks Golden Bay Electric!"

Steve C on March 2025

Golden Bay Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality work and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Job was quoted so quickly and was onsite within 90 minutes. I have rarely received such quick service for a small job. Electrician was courteous, clean and professional. No price gouging with this company, they will now be my go to all my electrical needs going forward. Thanks Golden Bay Electric!"

Steve C on March 2025


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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.63(
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.63(
621
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience
Warranties offered

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"My elderly mother needed a new water heater . I gave her the contact info for a great, honest plumber. But due to her dementia, she forgot and ended up having a neighbor call a plumber, they chose Albert Nahman . Two plumbers came out and spoke with her and my 85 year old uncle and they were convinced to hire them at a price of over $6k (which, if you can believe, included the "senior discount"). My mom and uncle are clearly confused and easy to take advantage of, and these guys went above and beyond to take advantage of them, charging 4 times what this job should have cost. I called and spoke to a manager and got a ridiculous story of how complicated this job was, and how they were charged a reasonable price. I took away that this company is corrupt from top to bottom. If you want to be taken advantage of, charged way more than any decent plumber would charge, and then treated like an idiot who doesn't know that they are being cheated, this is the company for you!"

Dawn H on January 2026

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"My elderly mother needed a new water heater . I gave her the contact info for a great, honest plumber. But due to her dementia, she forgot and ended up having a neighbor call a plumber, they chose Albert Nahman . Two plumbers came out and spoke with her and my 85 year old uncle and they were convinced to hire them at a price of over $6k (which, if you can believe, included the "senior discount"). My mom and uncle are clearly confused and easy to take advantage of, and these guys went above and beyond to take advantage of them, charging 4 times what this job should have cost. I called and spoke to a manager and got a ridiculous story of how complicated this job was, and how they were charged a reasonable price. I took away that this company is corrupt from top to bottom. If you want to be taken advantage of, charged way more than any decent plumber would charge, and then treated like an idiot who doesn't know that they are being cheated, this is the company for you!"

Dawn H on January 2026


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Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Smart Heating and Air Conditioning has what you need when it comes to AC Repair and Furnace Repair, with over 20+ years of experience. From small to large A/C Repair or Furnace Repair to routine maintenance, Smart Heating and Air Conditioning specializes in repair, service and maintenance of your home's Central Heating & Cooling, Ductwork, or Indoor Air Quality / Filtration. Not to mention Smart HVAC excellent equipment replacement and installations. Cities we service throughout Contra Costa and Alameda County include: Alameda, Alamo, Antioch, Berkeley, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dublin, El Cerrito, Hayward, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Montclair, Moraga, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Piedmont, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Rossmoor, San Ramon, San Leandro and Walnut Creek, CA. Call today for your free estimate on equipment.

"Review I left on Google. We had an amazing experience with Smart Heating and Air Conditioning. Our tech, Juan, was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. He fixed the problem quickly and offered expert assistance in setting up an ongoing maintenance plan for our 35+ year old furnace. Also, he was engaging, and focused on the customer experience. You’ve got a great employee in Juan Rodriguez Pinto. He made me want to be a recurring costumer to your business. Which, as a person who works in costumer service myself, is the highest praise I can give. In fact, the entire process for our service was seamlessly executed. From reaching out through Angi, to communications with Suzy in the office, all the way to a working furnace. It all added to a perfect customer experience. Thanks "

James S on November 2025

Smart Heating and Air Conditioning has what you need when it comes to AC Repair and Furnace Repair, with over 20+ years of experience. From small to large A/C Repair or Furnace Repair to routine maintenance, Smart Heating and Air Conditioning specializes in repair, service and maintenance of your home's Central Heating & Cooling, Ductwork, or Indoor Air Quality / Filtration. Not to mention Smart HVAC excellent equipment replacement and installations. Cities we service throughout Contra Costa and Alameda County include: Alameda, Alamo, Antioch, Berkeley, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dublin, El Cerrito, Hayward, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Montclair, Moraga, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Piedmont, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Rossmoor, San Ramon, San Leandro and Walnut Creek, CA. Call today for your free estimate on equipment.

"Review I left on Google. We had an amazing experience with Smart Heating and Air Conditioning. Our tech, Juan, was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. He fixed the problem quickly and offered expert assistance in setting up an ongoing maintenance plan for our 35+ year old furnace. Also, he was engaging, and focused on the customer experience. You’ve got a great employee in Juan Rodriguez Pinto. He made me want to be a recurring costumer to your business. Which, as a person who works in costumer service myself, is the highest praise I can give. In fact, the entire process for our service was seamlessly executed. From reaching out through Angi, to communications with Suzy in the office, all the way to a working furnace. It all added to a perfect customer experience. Thanks "

James S on November 2025


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Fix and Forget Handyman Services

5.00(
12
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Fix and Forget Handyman Services

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Did a great job replacing the weather stripping and ended up having to add to this project and fix the door’s lock. Would hire again!"

Erika D on December 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Did a great job replacing the weather stripping and ended up having to add to this project and fix the door’s lock. Would hire again!"

Erika D on December 2025


Gilbert's Maldonado Painting

5.00(
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Gilbert's Maldonado Painting

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our mission is to be a handyman contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Gilberto and his assistant were prompt, professional and friendly. They were quick to remove the old equipment, careful not to cause any damage to the floors and walls. They mounted and connected all the equipment quickly then took away all the old materials. I recommend them highly."

Robert H on January 2026

Our mission is to be a handyman contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Gilberto and his assistant were prompt, professional and friendly. They were quick to remove the old equipment, careful not to cause any damage to the floors and walls. They mounted and connected all the equipment quickly then took away all the old materials. I recommend them highly."

Robert H on January 2026

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Install Central Vacuum questions, answered by experts

Central vacuums can offer huge time savings and an easier way to keep your home clean and even improve the air quality inside your home. While it is a high upfront cost compared to a freestanding vacuum cleaner, it can offer so much convenience and performance over many years, which may make it worth the investment if you can budget for it.

Whether talking about a whole-house central vacuum or a portable vacuum cleaner, the expected cost of major repair work should always be balanced against its replacement cost. However, excluding high-cost motor replacements or major electrical trouble, repairs on a central vacuum system are typically far less than the cost of purchasing and installing a new one.

The disadvantages associated with central vacuums start with cost. They are expensive to install, especially in existing homes, as retrofitting requires opening walls. The system's bulky hoses can also be inconvenient to maneuver and store compared to portable vacuums. Additionally, repairs may need professional service, adding to maintenance costs. Lastly, while powerful, they may be overkill for smaller homes or apartments, making the investment less practical for some households.

Before deciding whether or not to install a central vacuum system, consider the pros and cons to determine if it’s right for you.

Pros

  • Increased suction power

  • Improved air quality

  • Reduced noise pollution

  • Longer lifespan than traditional self-contained vacuum units

Cons

  • Higher upfront installation costs

  • Expensive repairs

  • Requires significant storage space

For the average-size house, a central vacuum installation usually takes one day of work by a team of professionals. Large houses may take two or more days. But if you are planning on a DIY project, it’s likely to take much longer. We suggest getting a few estimates for a project this big and fully understanding all the requirements before you make a decision about installation. Certain parts of your house may not be usable during the installation, and you may want to make other plans.

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