Calvey Heating & Air
About us
Calvey Heating & Air is a family owned heating and air conditioning business serving the Peninsula and south Bay area. We specialize in central heating and air conditioning systems, heat pump systems, ducting, ventilation, roto duct cleaning and mini split ductless systems. We are experts in Custom homes, remodels and upgrading systems. Please call today for a free estimate. Additional email - [email protected].
Business highlights
Services we offer
Heating & A/C service, air duct cleaning, air purifiers, bathroom fans, dryer vents, installation, mini split ductless systems, repair & replacement
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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He thoroughly cleaned and adjusted 7 ceiling exhaust fans in my client's house. Over the years they had gotten noticeably louder. Calvey's service quieted them down.
I explained to Joe that I wanted a modern ductless and quot;mini splitand quot; system and he had just the unit: Halcyon by Fujitsu. 18 SEER rating! No ducts! No dust being blown through ductwork and NO NOISE, at ALL. This thing is amazing. It not only cools the air in summer, it's also a heat pump in winter. I think I'm going to get rid of those gas wall heaters after all. The Fujitsu is a quiet, soft heat and just invisible in your everyday living (well, it is visible, but not obvious, and did I mention quiet?).
The best part of Calvey Heating and Air are the people. Joe is an amazing guy, a straight up, honest master of his trade. He communicates clearly, promptly, regularly with the customer. Plus, he treats his people well - not just his customers. I respect that. His office manager Vikki is on top of everything. His crew (I had Hector and Jose) are just brilliant, too: on time, quiet, clean, courteous, fast, and so very professional. I have had far more exposure to contractors in the last few months since buying this older home than I ever thought I would, and by far the Calvey experience has been the best. Zero issues whatsoever.
The price was really fair too. They really worked with me on that. Just love them all. I'm really impressed. They do things right, not just the expedient thing. They are the best in MV and beyond, and I'm not the only one who thinks so.
1. Offered viable solution - I initially got estimates for AC installation from several different companies. There are incredibly strict codes in our city and Joe Calvey was the only one that came up with a solution that allowed us to get 2 AC units permitted and installed in locations that made sense.
2. Excellent communication - I appreciated Joe's excellent communication throughout the process. I got answers to questions quickly, even on the weekend.
3. Top notch service - We had numerous hiccups in the process that were unrelated to the company, but Joe kept me informed about the situation and status as soon as he got information. One issue was that a new restriction for AC installation was supposed to come into effect in our city within a few days. To avoid further complications in the project Joe had his workers come out on Saturday to ensure the work would be done in time.
4. Went above and beyond - During the installation it was found that a coil wasn't working and needed to be replaced. This could have added another $400 to our bill, but the company covered the cost.
5. Attention to detail - Joe Calvey personally came by to check in on things and make sure everything was done right the first time.
Joe Calvey is incredibly hard working and honest. He runs a top notch company and I would recommend them to anyone.
Overall - great work, great value. I would recommend Joe and his team to anyone needing help.
I had an emergency situation with my rental property. It was the week before Christmas and the furnace went out completely. It was during the coldest spell that we have had to date and the tenants were expecting out of town family within the week for the holidays.
I called several HVAC companies only to be told that it would be after the first of the year before they could get to it. One said they could repair it, but after forking out $250 in parts and labor, (no refund) it was clear that a replacement was the only option, (fire hazard) but they had no room in their schedule.
I called Calvey Heating and Air. According to their message, they were closed that day. But the owner, Joe Calvey called back within an hour and arranged to meet me at the house the next day. He was on time and well prepared. He personally inspected the unit and property and made recommendations. I told him that I not only wanted it replaced, but that I wanted it relocated to the attic, prepped for AC and new ductwork. It was to say the least, a big job and timing was of the essence given that the tenant had no heat.
I had an estimate that evening via email. It was not the cheapest, (I got 2 others) but the scope of work was more (included repair, patching, and painting of drywall). In addition, it included a superior high efficiency unit compared to 80% efficiency that the other two companies quoted. The best part was that he was able to get me scheduled within a few days, and with a 4 day completion plan. (excluding drywall repair) to accommodate the tenants who were getting ready for Christmas and visitors.
Day 1 the crew were there on time to do the demo work. By the time I got there 40 minutes in, the old furnace was out and they were well on the way. They were respectful and aware of the tenants. They wore bootees to protect the rugs and floors and provided drop cloths for furniture etc.. Given the scope of the work, the demo that needed to be done, and new construction, I was more than pleasantly surprised at how little dust and dirt there was. They were very clean, and it was hard to tell that they had been there at all by the end.
They completed the job with a day to spare, and the tenants had heat on day two. Overall I was very pleased with the product, service and attention to detail. The system Joe recommended was great. Efficient and overall very effective. The thermostat is set 7 degrees lower than before the upgrade. Most of all, it is so quiet one can hardly hear it at all even at start up.
In addition, the drywall repair was amazing. Calvey sub-contracted it, but still oversaw it. I was a little concerned since I have completely smooth (no texture) walls and ceilings. This said, I can honestly not tell that they have been patched. Even with 7 year old paint, it was impossible to find the join...the contractor matched it so perfectly.
There were a couple of small hitches, particularly with a faulty thermostat but Joe Calvey was hands on and was very responsive to ensure they were resolved ASAP. Even over the holidays. Also, he personally went to the district offices to pull the permits. He scheduled and supervised the inspection with the city inspector.
It's now been a month and the tenants are very happy with the new system and with the work as well as the limited interruption to them. After the job was completed, I offered to have the home cleaned for them but they said this was not necessary because the contractor were so careful that they were able to do it themselves.
In summary, I would recommend Calvey Heating and Air without hesitation. Attention to detail, and no nonsense approach is compelling. (no up-selling) Commitment to their work and willingness to ensure customer satisfaction would make me use them again in future.
was the best of several estimates. Whereas San Jose Plumbing told me
I had abestos, Joe told me his inspection was that I did not have abestos
and if I did they would have to call abatement, but I did not.
They were clean, organized and did an excellent job in replacing
the ducts under my home.
I would definitely use them again.
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