Why wait? Call Pine State Services! We are a locally owned company. We are leaders in green technology and energy for Southern Maine. Call us to find out how you can go green and save money and the environment. We are proud of our superior customer service, quality of work and technical training we provide our technicians. We welcome you to schedule a tour of our showroom to examine live working heating and cooling systems so you can be better educated before making a purchase decision. Order service 24/7 from our website or by calling 207-Why-Wait. (949-9248) Thanks for checking us out on Angie's List. Additional customer testimonials are online at www.pinestateservices.com.
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Residential and commercial plumbing, heating & A/C, refrigeration, sewer & drain, well pumps & water filtration, air conditioning, solar, bathroom remodeling, design/build, energy efficient upgrades, generators, electrical, geothermal.
They were great and knowledgeable and were quickly able to figure out what was wrong. The manager of the office, jennifer walten, is an angel. She is very nice on the phone. Our service rep was excellent and was very nice, he even called us to make sure everything was great. Dan Comeau was the gentleman who did the work. He was outstanding, knowlegable, empathetic and very kind.
Description of Work: They were stealing the freeon for 2 years. The company was able to find the issue and they put locks on the A/C
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$810
Response from Pine State Services
Hi [member name removed], I am so glad we were able to figure out what was happening for you with your freon problem. Thank you for the kind words, we love great reviews and really appreciate it! Jennifer Walton Pine State Services
Robert W.
05/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
)The Pine State representative (Jim Marcisso) came on May 10 and examined our needs, but I still haven't received a quotation.
Description of Work: I wanted to get a quotation for a new ductless air conditioner system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0
Alexander P.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
After making the decision to finally change from oil heat (30 year old boiler) to natural gas I got estimates from quite a few contractors ? Lee Nicely was very informative explaining all of the advantages the new system and what it would take to remove the old one. Many of the contractors I contacted we not nearly as informative as Lee and some just never got back to me or canceled numerous times. The service men that installed the equipment were very professional and kept me informed of the process as it progressed. The work was exceptional and we just love our new system. I would highly recommend Pine State Services to anyone looking to replace their oil heating with natural gas or any other heating equipment installation. Great Job guys !!!!!!
Description of Work: Remove oil tank and replace current boiler with a Bosch Gas Boiler water heater - replace water pipe from street to house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Pine State Services
Woo hoo! Yes! We love this. Our team works really hard to be great at what they do. Our goal is to make sure our customers are HAPPY. Thank you so much for this great review. Enjoy the new system! Jennifer Walton Customer Service
Jim F.
05/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Furnace works fine. Black tracks are still on the concrete floor. Tech did not have a nozzle, so I gave him my spare. I have never had it replaced, nor received any credit on the billing for it.
Description of Work: Furnace service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$200
Response from Pine State Services
Hi [member name removed], Thank you for your review. We wish we had heard about this sooner and that you would have called our office. We don't think it is acceptable to leave marks on the floor and that is why we require our technicians to wear protective booties. We would be happy to send the technician back to take care of this and also to supply you with an extra nozzle. It is unfortunate that you would not use our service again for such a small infraction and we are saddened by the unsatisfactory review as it hurts our rating, especially when not given the chance to fix the problem. It has been 7 months since the cleaning. I will have our Service Manager look further in the work order and give you a call to schedule a time that is convenient for you to have him come up and scrub the floor marks. Thank you, Jennifer Walton Customer Service, Pine State Services
Kim S.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Their service was excellent. I like everything about their service. They were quick, expedient, clean and extremely professional. They were just great!
Description of Work: Pine State Services put my new furnace in and provided new boiler for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Pine State Services
Awesome (Member name removed)! Thank you so much for this great review, it really means a lot to us! Jennifer Walton Customer Service
Robert M.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Jason did an excellent job! He also did extensive kitchen and bathroom work for us in late October, 2012, and did a fantastic job.
Description of Work: plumbing repair and replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Pine State Services
Isn't he great! We have such good guys working here. Thank you so much for the kind review, we really appreciate it! Jennifer Walton Customer Service
Judy L.
03/2013
4.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + 0 more
They did not return the first 2 phone calls, but did return the 3rd. Once we got in touch with them, they came reasonably promptly and did the work well.
Description of Work: They disconnected improperly-installed gas lines to various appliances and reconnected them in the proper way. (They had not done the initial wrong work.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Kathryn H.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Great responsiveness and service by the company. I called at 730 am with a non-functioning water heater and I had a new one functioning by 11:45 am.The service professional was at my house by 8:30 am. He went over the non-functioning water heater to see if he could save it. It really was obvious that it needed replacing as it was leaking and the elements not working.We discussed various options for replacement. I wanted a quality unit with a 10 year warranty for both the tank and parts and that was what I got. I was able to use the Angie's list discount of $50. Everyone in the company was responsive. I now have the most hot water I have had in years. Everything was cleaned up. I could not have asked for more. It was a very good experience. This is the first time in my life I can say that about a water heater installation and I have had many of them.
Description of Work: Water heater replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Sean K.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We chose Pine State largely because of their reputation. I have utilized them for repairs to our old system and always been very happy. They are highly responsive, very quick, professional and leave their work-space cleaner than they find it. We did do some comparison shopping, and it is clear to me that they are not the cheapest option out there. However, this is a very large investment no matter who you go with, and one that should last a long time. We selected them because of their past record servicing our needs as well as reviews by others. As well, we were drawn to the Bosch system that they install. We have very good experiences with Bosch products in the past and I had never heard of the competitors system that was quoted to me. It may be just fine, but... In short, I think their price is fair, and would rate them superlative on every other count. When making this large of an investment, and one that is so vital, I am happy to pay a little more to get the gold standard in both quality and service. And, so far, we have not been disappointed.
Description of Work: They installed a brand new Bosch natural gas hot water baseboard heating system and on demand water heater. They removed our old system (also natural gas) and disposed of it, installed the new one, cut a new vent, and made connections to the pipes. The work took 2 guys 2 long days, but we were only disconnected from heat for about 6 hours. They also connected a new wi-fi digital thermostat. At the end of it all they conducted a brief training with us on the best way to use/maintain the system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Frederick H.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were very professional. They installed a new generation Nest wi-fi thermostat. Dan Comeau was the installer, he arrived in the time frame specified.
Description of Work: Pine State Services installed a new thermostat for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
MARGERY H.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The man arrived on time ( a little early actually), carefully read the complex instructions and then went to work. It took him 6 hours to install the toilet with new water and discharge plumbing plus clean up time. He tested all the connections for leaks and the toilet to make sure it worked properly.
Description of Work: Pine State Services installed a SaniCompact toilet in a laundry closet of my condo. It is a more complex toilet that can be installed anywhere there is a water source and an outflow source. The man who installed the toilet was very professional, kind and considerate. He did an excellent job and left the work area spotless. I was more than pleased with the work he did and how thorough he was in making sure everything was done right.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Pine State Services
Fantastic! We love hearing great reviews like this and are happy you can now enjoy your new toilet! Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us Member. Jennifer Walton Pine State Services
Fred K.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
In a word my experience was perfect. Lee the owner came for the sales call; he is personable and extremely knowledgeable. He walked me through every step of the process and set realistic goals for the install and met or exceeded them. Lee's crew was on time, extremely knowledgeable and very courteous; they wore booties in our home and kept our comfort as their #1 priority. They finished on time and left the house and yard exactly as they found it. The new system is everything Lee said it was and more. The only negative is I have that why didn't I do this earlier feeling. Going from oil to propane is like going from eating off the street to a kitchen; it's far cleaner and much more quiet. I did experience a propane leak on a Saturday. Lee's emergency service had a crew out to me in less than hour, and I live in a remote area. The tech called in the primary installer and the both of them worked quickly to find the leak and secure our safety. The leak was on the regulator installed by the propane company not Pine State. Let's guys stayed with me all afternoon until the propane people showed up. In the end Lee's techs fixed the leak and checked the system, it was the only way for us to feel safe. After at least 3 hours on a Saturday when all was fixed I was told with confidence from the Pine State techs there would be no charge. When I said its o.k. I intend to make the propane company pay the bill, I was told no thank you we stand by our product. When I contacted Lee I got the same response. The propane guy slipped a bill for the propane under my door, a bill for the propane to replace what was lost by their faulty install. In a depressed economy when most companies are cutting services and value Lee leads Pine State with the honesty and integrity we all should strive for. His pride in his company shines through in his crew, and it is as refreshing as rain in the high desert to see their pride in Pine State and their certainty that Pine State will do right by their customers. Will I use them again? For everything they can do, I'm thinking of asking Lee to teach a course on business ethics! I can't say it any clearer, a perfect experience; it gives me hope in a economically depressed America. I can't recommend Pine State highly enough.
Description of Work: A new propane heating system and tankless water heater was installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Mary P.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Fine, I have used them in the past. Very punctual and professional
Description of Work: Clean the furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Tarik S.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I am very satisfied with the Pine State. I have them at the top of the list to call.
Description of Work: We asked Pine State to clean the boiler; and check out the system as it would not circulate heat (water in ). We had turned off the heat for the summer. There was a build up of air in the system. The technician determined this and resolved the problem. There was still a problem with the circulation through the system. The technician worked on getting more air out, and did. The heat still wouldn't cycle through. After the tech left I removed the cover on the electrical connections and the system turned on and the water cycled through. The heat works just right now. The tech was professional and clearly presented the work that could/should be done and the costs involved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Dan M.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
 + 0 more
As noted the project was carried out professionally. My informed questions were handled with clarity and honesty. They stuck with their estimate, timetable, and promise of follow up service (clamps used for the hot water pipes needed to be upgraded to hold the weight of the pipes). I found the workers diligent, applied and sensitive to the fact that they were working in my home. Two years down the road, my wife and I are thrilled with the performance of our new system and use Pine State each fall to check out/ service the system as needed. It has needed no repairs, only cleaning.
Description of Work: Pine State installed a gas furnace, twelve radiators and water heater. From the estimate to completion, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and professional in every way. They were highly deferential to me as a consumer making communication smooth and understandable on both our parts. I would recommend them highly based on my experience.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Eric P.
11/2012
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Lee was punctual and professional when coming to the condo for the estimate. He provided the estimate within 24 hours. We did play phone tag over several days when trying to schedule the work (thus the B), but then discovered that email worked better than phone and it was smooth sailing from there. The technician that did the installation was friendly, professional, and neat in the work performed. He took time to explain the features of the water heater, and made recommendations as to its use. Overall it was a very good experience working with this company and I would hire them again.
Description of Work: replaced electric water heater
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Michael S.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Jim, the representative from Pine State Services, called right away after getting the reference from the Mitsubishi web site. He was available quickly to see the house and provided a written proposal within a few days. it was sent by email at my request. I was out of town but was able to work with the staff to put the deposit down and get the work scheduled. I wanted to be there when the work started so I could go over the entire installation with the techs. There was a small problem with the scheduled date in that not all the nesessary parts came on on time and there was a one day delay. I was not available the next day to go through the installation with the service techs, so the service manager came out on the original scheduled date, with one of the owners, to do the walk through. He then came out the next day with the techs to make sure all the details were right. So even though there was a small problem, they made it right. The techs were capable and friendly and put on booties when entering the house without being asked. They got everything done in the two day schedule, filled out the warrantee paperwork, demonstrated the equipment and left the house neat and clean. The system installation was planned well and installed with no fuss. At the recommendation of the service manager, we changed the original location of the outside condenser and are very happy we did, We moved it to a location near a bedroom, but away from our backyard gardens. We had been concerned that it would be too noisy near the bedroom, but were assured it would not be noisy and indeed it is fine.
Description of Work: Pine State installed a "mini-split" Mitsubishi Heat Pump/AC system with systems with four zones. Installed outside condenser and all connecting pipes, and electorical work. I registered on the Mitsubishi internet site and indicated I wanted an experienced contractor, which in Mitsubishi terms is a "diamond contractor". My information was sent to three diamond contractors and Pine State was the first one to contact me, do a site visit and provide a written proposal. In fact, I had already accepted the written proposal from Pine State before the other firms even made it to my house. I used Angie's list to verify the experience other customers have had with this contractor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Response from Pine State Services
Hello Member, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We are thrilled you had a good experience and are so appreciative of you taking the time to share with other Angie's List Members. We get many new customers from Angie's List and we are so glad that we have earned your trust and business. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future. Best, Jennifer Walton Marketing and Customer Service Manager 207-Why-Wait
Stephen J.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were superb from time to finish. It was a good estimate. They did good quality work. They cleaned up after themselves and came when they said they were going to come. Everything about it was outstanding.
Description of Work: I use Pine State Services for heating and A/C services. They totally replaced the heating system in the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Response from Pine State Services
ahhh..we love customers like you! Thank you so much for this great testimonial. We strive to do well and are so pleased to hear when customers notice. Thank you and enjoy your new heating system.
Molly F.
05/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
When it came time for the appointment, the serviceman was a no show. After a half hour, i called to find out why and was told that he had been in a meeting and was running late. When i asked how late, was told that he would not arrive until an hour and 15 mins after the scheduled time. Given this was for an 8:00 a.m. appt, my husband and i had rearranged schedules for the appointment and i was more than frustrated that no one had called to tell me he was going to be late. I cancelled the appointment.
Description of Work: I contacted them to make a service call on my furnace , which was leaking water. They quoted me $79.00 for the service call and were very polite and professional on the phone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Pine State Services
Thank you for posting your concern. I happen to remember your call perfectly. We appologize for the misunderstanding on our part. We have recently moved all Wednesday appointments to begin between 8:30 and 9:00am to account for our weekly technician training meetings. Unfortunately, we have new staff here that are helping to answer phones and this change was not clearly communicated. It is certainly not an excuse and we are embarrassed that this happened. Because we are in South Portland and you are hippsburg, this is why you were told it would take the technician awhile to get there. It was completely our fault that we did not clearly communicate this with our staff. We strive for great customer service and quality work. We want to make this right and would like to offer you a free cleaning. We do hope that you'll give us another try. Thank you, Jennifer Walton, Pine State Services
Angela M.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We thought we had an emergency on our hands and called Pine State right away. Jennifer and Sam were quick to arrange for a technician to be sent to our home asap. Sam even reminded us of some safety proccedures that we should do. We were delighted to see that Steve, the technician that did such a wonderful job with our Rinnai install last year came to the resuce. He was professional and prompt with his assessment of the situation. His work was done quickly and efficiently. He answered every question we had and was thorough in his explanation of how our situation occured. We paid a very reasonable fee for his services and would welcome him back to work on our home anytime. Thank you Steve!
Description of Work: We had a water line repaired.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Response from Pine State Services
Thank you! So glad we could help. We never take emergency situations lightly and am glad everything was ok. We truly appreciate the positive review you gave us.
A C.
09/2011
5.0
wells
 + -1 more
Very well, no complaints, would use them again and do recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced well pump on short notice, very professional and prompt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Response from Pine State Services
Thank you for the kind response!
Angela M.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
The installation went very well. Steve and the other tech were both very professional and on time. We paid what we were quoted and we got a very nice unit installed. I look forward to working with Pine State Services in the future.
Description of Work: We had our older hot water heater switched out for a tankless hot water heater. A larger vent hole had to be drilled out and some re-working of the plumbing was done as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Chip H.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Great service, professional people, very responsive and helpful.
Description of Work: Repair hot water boiler
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Response from Pine State Services
Thanks for the review. I think you nailed what we strive to be all about.
Robert F.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Overall very good. The only snag was that it wasnt clear that I would need to install an insulated chimney liner if I purchased the more efficient furnace. So that was an extra $1,100 I did not anticipate. But overall I was very pleased and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Replaced furnace with high efficiency Buderus unit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Lauren H.
03/2011
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They did not respond to my efforts to see where the process was going
Description of Work: I had the company come out to identify the problem they did not know the type of faucet and then I never heard from them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Pine State Services
Wow, you are right. This is unacceptable. We clearly dropped the ball on following up with you. We appologize for this and are sending you a gift card and free plumbing service agreement so that we may have the opportunity to win back your trust. We do hope that you'll give us another try. Sincerely, Jennifer Walton Customer Service Manager
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Electrical,
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FAQ
Pine State Services is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Pine State Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Pine State Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Pine State Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Pine State Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Pine State Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Pine State Services offers warranties.
Pine State Services offers the following services: Residential and commercial plumbing, heating & A/C, refrigeration, sewer & drain, well pumps & water filtration, air conditioning, solar, bathroom remodeling, design/build, energy efficient upgrades, generators, electrical, geothermal.