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Avatar for RC&G Handyman Services

RC&G Handyman Services

4.98(
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RC&G Handyman Services

4.98(
208
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

RC&G is an acronym - it stands for "Richard, Charlene, and the Girls", because it's a great reminder of what I'm working for. I'm Richard and my wife and daughters are the most important thing in the world to me. Also hugely important to me is doing great work in my business as a handyman. I've always been mechanically inclined and good at fixing whatever's broken. With decades of experience, now I'm truly a master handyman. Whatever you need, I'm here to get it done. I respond quickly to contacts and give an accurate estimate. Then I arrive as scheduled, do the job right, and leave your house as clean as I found it. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

"Richard was friendly and kind. He installed our blinds, helped clear our sink, fixed our screen door, and assessed our TV mount— all in an hour. We’d love to work with RC&G. As someone with mini houses fixes and projects it can be intimidating to ask for help, but RC&G showed us most things are fixable."

Sigourney T on November 2025

RC&G is an acronym - it stands for "Richard, Charlene, and the Girls", because it's a great reminder of what I'm working for. I'm Richard and my wife and daughters are the most important thing in the world to me. Also hugely important to me is doing great work in my business as a handyman. I've always been mechanically inclined and good at fixing whatever's broken. With decades of experience, now I'm truly a master handyman. Whatever you need, I'm here to get it done. I respond quickly to contacts and give an accurate estimate. Then I arrive as scheduled, do the job right, and leave your house as clean as I found it. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

"Richard was friendly and kind. He installed our blinds, helped clear our sink, fixed our screen door, and assessed our TV mount— all in an hour. We’d love to work with RC&G. As someone with mini houses fixes and projects it can be intimidating to ask for help, but RC&G showed us most things are fixable."

Sigourney T on November 2025


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Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

4.91(
255
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Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

4.91(
255
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2016 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 company to work with."

Ian H on December 2025

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 company to work with."

Ian H on December 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
619
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
619
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

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.

"The technicians, Chris F, Tyler H and Christian C, were friendly and personable. Great job on my new water heater! Chris got me 18 month financing with no interest. I would definitely use them again!"

Cindy F on June 2025

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.

"The technicians, Chris F, Tyler H and Christian C, were friendly and personable. Great job on my new water heater! Chris got me 18 month financing with no interest. I would definitely use them again!"

Cindy F on June 2025


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Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air

4.66(
387
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Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air

4.66(
387
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1954 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.

"Called this company for their $77 dollar, which they advertised with a flyer, for a tune-up and cleaning for my heating system. They are a Hayward company and I was told that our Castro Valley home was not in their service area. I bet if I called to buy a new heater they would be out in a day."

Gregory O on March 2023

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.

"Called this company for their $77 dollar, which they advertised with a flyer, for a tune-up and cleaning for my heating system. They are a Hayward company and I was told that our Castro Valley home was not in their service area. I bet if I called to buy a new heater they would be out in a day."

Gregory O on March 2023


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Real Handy Handyman

4.88(
34
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Real Handy Handyman

4.88(
34
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 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.

"Didn’t get to finish due to a part cracked"

Ethan M on November 2024

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.

"Didn’t get to finish due to a part cracked"

Ethan M on November 2024


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Golden Bay Electric

4.91(
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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
2021 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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Global Comfort Heating and Air

4.85(
47
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Global Comfort Heating and Air

4.85(
47
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2009 years of experience

We are a family owned full service heating and air conditioning company. We pride ourselves on delivering professional service to our clients. We are experts in all areas of heating and cooling installation and repair. There is no job to big or to small so please give us a call!

"We chose repair of a very old air conditioning unit due to the cost of a new unit. It is working now but we have no guarantee of for how long. Global responded quickly and repaired the unit within hours."

Wayne B on July 2025

We are a family owned full service heating and air conditioning company. We pride ourselves on delivering professional service to our clients. We are experts in all areas of heating and cooling installation and repair. There is no job to big or to small so please give us a call!

"We chose repair of a very old air conditioning unit due to the cost of a new unit. It is working now but we have no guarantee of for how long. Global responded quickly and repaired the unit within hours."

Wayne B on July 2025


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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.64(
616
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.64(
616
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1981 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!

"They showed up on the same day, and made an excellent service."

Anthony G on December 2025

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!

"They showed up on the same day, and made an excellent service."

Anthony G on December 2025


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411 Heating & AC, LLC

4.61(
176
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411 Heating & AC, LLC

4.61(
176
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2008 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing 411 Heating & AC, LLC, Contra Costa Countys' premiere HVAC service professional. For nearly a decade, we've specialized in all your heating and air conditioning needs. We proudly serve Concord and the surrounding areas. We look forward to earning your business.

"I couldn’t be more pleased with 411 Heating and A/C. My fan went out on my furnace, even though we had to order a part the guys did everything in their power to get us back in service. I highly recommend them and I will use them in the future. "

Robert F on December 2025

Thank you for choosing 411 Heating & AC, LLC, Contra Costa Countys' premiere HVAC service professional. For nearly a decade, we've specialized in all your heating and air conditioning needs. We proudly serve Concord and the surrounding areas. We look forward to earning your business.

"I couldn’t be more pleased with 411 Heating and A/C. My fan went out on my furnace, even though we had to order a part the guys did everything in their power to get us back in service. I highly recommend them and I will use them in the future. "

Robert F on December 2025


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Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.83(
18
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Smart Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.83(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Smart Heating and Air is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that provides residential HVAC installation, replacement and service. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Smart Heating and Air advantage, get in touch today!

"They do an outstanding detailed job on examining your equipment and explain the problems that are going on and problems that might arise and then back it up with pictures. They send all this info to you via your computor. They also do a great job cleaning up after they are finished. They are very professional!"

marilyn m on April 2024

Smart Heating and Air is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that provides residential HVAC installation, replacement and service. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your heating and cooling needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that you will be 100% satisfied with the work. Let us show you the Smart Heating and Air advantage, get in touch today!

"They do an outstanding detailed job on examining your equipment and explain the problems that are going on and problems that might arise and then back it up with pictures. They send all this info to you via your computor. They also do a great job cleaning up after they are finished. They are very professional!"

marilyn m on April 2024

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

High humidity, bad insulation, warmth from sunlight, and poor circulation are all reasons your home’s hotter inside than out. While this is what you want in the colder months, summer can become unbearable if this is a constant. Try to find the cause, but you need to remember that issues like this require a permanent fix (unless you want to bear down during the summer months).

Installing a new AC unit costs $5,850 on average, but costs vary by the make and model, unit size, and unit type. Portable and window AC units cost between $90 and $550, which is significantly less than central or ductless AC systems. You’ll also have to pay for labor.

A non-maintained AC is more likely to perform poorly, increase your energy bills, and undergo more severe issues like breakage and water damage. That’s why DIY cleaning or professional maintenance is recommended annually. Otherwise, you might end up paying more in the end than you would for annual service. You can purchase cheap AC cleaning kits if you prefer going the DIY route.

Not necessarily. Some portable air conditioners may be vented out a door, wall, or ceiling—or even into another room. It’s not necessarily dangerous to run a portable air conditioner without venting it, but it is counterproductive since the unit needs to vent the heat in order to cool the room down in the first place. Without venting your portable AC unit, you’re essentially running a dehumidifier and increasing the temperature in the room. 

Yes, ductless AC adds value to your home. Fixing or replacing traditional ductwork is an incredibly expensive and daunting prospect. Traditional ducts can be noisy and temperamental, with the potential for unwanted guests like hornets and rodents. Ductless mini-splits eliminate a major hassle and expense, so they can increase a home's value.

The El Cerrito, CA homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services

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