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Global Comfort Heating and Air
4.8(
52
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Global Comfort installed a full HVAC system in my home; 7 new runs for air, new AC unit, new furnace and a new Nest thermostat, all electrical needs. Rudy and his team are respectful, efficient, punctual, competitive in pricing. Rudy walked me through running the system for its first time and explained all the stuff for a brand new system in a house that never had AC. I'm very thankful for the work they did. Highly recommend because their customer service is top notch."
Team Global Comfort Truck
Carrier Heater Changeout
Duct Install securing runs
Duct Install securing runs
Carrier 95% Installation

+9

Response time50 mins
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Perfect Star Heating , Cooling, & Electrical
4.9(
347
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo was great! Showed up in the appointment time range. Introduced himself and was very clean and professional. Before he made entrance, he placed coverings over his shows, not to track any dirt or debris inside. He promptly went to work and fixed the problems I had. He also showed me how to clean the air filters with my AC mini split system. Great work and efficient and professional great person!"
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
2080 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Alanis Air HVAC
5.0(
20
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Central A/C - InstallDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or ReplaceCentral A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alanis Air helped us out during a brutal heat wave with their swift service. Quickly responded to our request for 2 mini split replacements; very professional, courteous, and reasonable. Highly recommend to anyone!"
York Heat Pump
York 3 Ton heat pump
Coil removal
Condenser Removal
Ductwork

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
721
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Albert Nahman PHC installed new AC and Furnace for my house. I like them for several reasons -- 1. At first Tom explained in detail what equipment I need and how they work, and gave me a reasonable and detailed quote at end of the visit. 2. They offer interest free finance. 3. I got free upgrade for furnace when the original quoted is not available. 4. Their installer did good job, and cleaned up afterward. I highly recommend this company."
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 rate100%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duct Pros
4.7(
68
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Rasu was AMAZING! I had a very unusual clog in my dryer duct and he stayed and worked on it! He took the time to make sure my dryer was working correctly as well. He went above and beyond. I would recommend him over and over! Am using him for my air vents and chimney sweep services. Heâ s honest, fair, ckeaned up after the job was complete, polite and his price was extremely fair ."
SF-Clean Chimney Project
SF-Clean Chimney Project
SF-Clean Chimney Project
Chimney cleaning/sweep
SF-Clean Chimney Project

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Jim's Air Systems
4.5(
12
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Jim's Air Systems through HomeAdvisor, and Josh was the first contractor to reach out to me personally, not through an automated service. From the start, communication with him was excellent. I provided him with a detailed description of the job, along with model numbers and photos of my existing system. He reviewed everything carefully rather than giving me a quick, generic quote. I received another bid for comparison, but the other contractor was significantly more expensive and wanted to upsell me. It was refreshing that Josh understood I had done my research, knew what I wanted, and didn't pressure me into unnecessary upgrades. Josh's team arrived on time, completed the work as scheduled, obtained the required permit, and left my home as clean as they found it. Overall, a great experience and a solid value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

A power outage can damage your air conditioner, just like a power surge can damage any electrical device or appliance. In most cases, your circuit breaker or built-in surge protection on your AC unit protects your AC and just needs a reset. But in other cases, it might be that your AC compressor or capacitor was blown during the power surge. You’ll need to have an HVAC professional repair or replace any AC parts. 

The best time of year to purchase or replace an HVAC system, including components like an air conditioner or furnace, is during the off-season—spring and fall. During these periods, HVAC professionals are less busy than in summer and winter, when extreme temperatures create urgent demand. Shopping during the off-season can lead to savings of 10% to 15% on an AC unit and allows you more time to find the best deal and other cost-saving incentives. Typically, air conditioning units go on sale in the fall after demand drops, while furnace prices tend to decrease in the spring.

There are two main reasons your furnace and AC are turning on at the same time. The first could be that you’re confusing the furnace with the blower. The blower is located in the furnace and will turn on to distribute cool air from the air conditioner through the ductwork in the home. This is normal. If the actual furnace is turning on at the same time as the AC and hot and cool air are coming into the home, it could be a result of incorrect writing to a new thermostat or new systems.

In some cases, yes, portable air conditioners are worth buying. They’re a relatively affordable option for cooling small spaces. (On average, they cost between $100 and $500 per unit.) Plus, they’re easy to set up, and you can move them around to cool various parts of your home as needed. However, they aren’t the most efficient AC option, and they tend to be noisy.

A new HVAC system can increase your home's value by about 5% to 7%, which can translate to an added value of $2,500 to $3,000. The return on investment (ROI) can be around 30%, especially if you upgrade the entire system, including ductwork and insulation. Adding modern features like a smart thermostat can further increase your home’s value by making the heating and cooling systems more efficient and convenient. However, since a new unit can cost $10,000 or more to install, it's important to weigh the upfront cost against the potential increase in home value. For a specific assessment, it's best to consult a local AC installer.

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