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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
16 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(
261
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Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning

4.91(
261
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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.

"Fast and efficient. Did not try to sell more work needed "

Barbara H 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.

"Fast and efficient. Did not try to sell more work needed "

Barbara H on January 2026


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.71(
623
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 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.

"This was not an emergency, but they still responded quickly even on a weekend. The technician was super professional and knowledgeable. Very detailed. He had a solution that was under budget and exceeded my needs!"

Daniel S 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.

"This was not an emergency, but they still responded quickly even on a weekend. The technician was super professional and knowledgeable. Very detailed. He had a solution that was under budget and exceeded my needs!"

Daniel S 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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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(
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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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Global Comfort Heating and Air

4.85(
48
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Global Comfort Heating and Air

4.85(
48
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 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!

"Prompt response and prompt arrival. Reviewed the issue and came up with solution and put that solution into action. Expensive but worth it."

Lindy S on December 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!

"Prompt response and prompt arrival. Reviewed the issue and came up with solution and put that solution into action. Expensive but worth it."

Lindy S on December 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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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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Red Mountain Heating and Air, Inc.

4.81(
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Red Mountain Heating and Air, Inc.

4.81(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Red Mountain Heating and Air, Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I got bids from a *large* number of installers and Red Mountain gave me the best equipment for the price and did a nice job of it despite a few early teething problems that were resolved quickly and competently. But note that the going price in this area for heat pumps is significantly higher than in other areas of the country - regardless of which installer I let bid on my home. In my opinion, given energy price trends, the environmental impact of heating with gas, and having existing solar power on my home, the benefits of a heat pump outweighs the high price in this area, but YMMV. Think thru your position re: BayREN rebates and the recent federal Inflation Reduction Act rebates carefully to make sure you qualify."

Steve B on August 2022

Red Mountain Heating and Air, Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I got bids from a *large* number of installers and Red Mountain gave me the best equipment for the price and did a nice job of it despite a few early teething problems that were resolved quickly and competently. But note that the going price in this area for heat pumps is significantly higher than in other areas of the country - regardless of which installer I let bid on my home. In my opinion, given energy price trends, the environmental impact of heating with gas, and having existing solar power on my home, the benefits of a heat pump outweighs the high price in this area, but YMMV. Think thru your position re: BayREN rebates and the recent federal Inflation Reduction Act rebates carefully to make sure you qualify."

Steve B on August 2022


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411 Heating & AC, LLC

4.62(
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411 Heating & AC, LLC

4.62(
178
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
18 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.

"They were very responsive and came out the same day to repair my wall heater; I am very pleased with their work."

Wilma V on January 2026

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.

"They were very responsive and came out the same day to repair my wall heater; I am very pleased with their work."

Wilma V on January 2026

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

If your home has an existing forced-air heat system, you can add a central air conditioner to it. An HVAC technician can retrofit your forced-air heating system by installing an evaporator coil onto the furnace plenum, the box next to the furnace that draws in air. Once installed, the air conditioning coils use the furnace’s blower to circulate the air.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

The size window AC you need depends on the BTU and the size of the room you’re cooling. For a room with 8-foot ceilings, look for about 20 BTU per square foot of the room. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room should have an air conditioner with 2,880 BTU. You can buy something slightly more powerful, but don’t overshoot the BTU for a small room, or you’ll waste energy and have higher bills.

Set your house temperature between 55 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit while on vacation, depending on the season. If it’s winter, don’t go below 55 degrees. In the summer, the best AC temperature for energy savings is no higher than 85 degrees. You can save anywhere from 10% to 15% on your energy costs by adjusting the temperature while you’re away. If you have a smart thermostat, set up vacation modes for each season. On your way home, turn off vacation mode to allow the home to warm up or cool down before you arrive.

For washable or electrostatic air conditioner filters, you can soak and rinse them with water. If you rinse the filter with water, make sure to use a faucet, shower head, or garden hose with a gentle water pressure setting, as strong water pressure could damage the filter.

But for disposable filters, water could ruin the filter, even allowing mold to grow in the filter. Instead, these filters should be replaced.

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