Heating and Air Conditioning, Energy Efficiency Auditing, Insulation
About us
Many service companies sound alike. So HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Cold Craft has been awarded the Quality Circle of Excellence from NATE the gold standard in HVACR technician testing, so you know that the work will be done right and Cold Craft is also DIAMOND CERTIFIED so you know you will be treated right. "WE STAND BEHIND OUR WORK" is easy to say BUT HERE IS PROOF: Cold Craft has unheard of guarantees, like the NO LEMON GUARANTEE and the 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE if we cannot make the customer happy. Now Cold Craft realizes that ANY COMPANY CAN STATE THAT GUARANTEE, BUT DO THEY HONOR IT? Well, Cold Craft WILL AND THEY HAVE HONORED IT. In 2012 Cold Craft had a customer that just wasn't happy with the installation no matter what was done. The part of the installation they originally agreed to but later objected to, was to remove water from the unit and if that part was removed it would cause water damage to their home. AFTER ALL EFFORTS TO WORK AROUND THIS ISSUE FOR OUR CUSTOMER, BOTH PARTIES AGREED THAT THE 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WAS THE BEST OPTION. Our customer had all the money refunded for the installation and they were free to choose the contractor of their choice. THIS IS NOT THE PREFERRED SOLUTION, our customer lost time (but was happy with the refund solution) and Cold Craft LOST MONEY AND TIME ON THAT JOB, but with Cold Craft, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is paramount. Founded in 1991, our founder still teaches HVACR to new students at San Jose City College and it is one way we stay on top of changes in the industry and there have been many changes over just the past couple of years. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE OUR CUSTOMERS SO HAPPY THAT THEY REMEMBER US AND THEY TELL OTHERS WHEN THEY ARE HAVING A HEATING OR AIR CONDITIONING NEED.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Cold Craft, Inc. is truly a FULL SERVICE HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTOR (HVACR). That means Cold Craft, Inc. Installs, services and maintains many types of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, geothermal and wine cellar equipment. This firm works on RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL equipment. Cold Craft is NOT limited to standard and high efficiency equipment we also install 400% efficient equipment such as geothermal
Robert from Cold Craft was terrific, as was their scheduling team. Can't say enough about how professional they were and what a relief it is to have a reputable company to use. We plan to replace our systems in the next few years and we will definitely use Cold Craft.
Description of Work: Air Conditioning repair
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
Robert J B.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Cold Craft was very friendly, professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Replaced an ancient Heat pump with a brand new system
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 Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for the opportunity to install the top of the line heat pump in your home. We always enjoy putting the most energy efficient equipment in homes. It may seem silly but we feel that we are doing a service to our customer and to the environment. Please call us if you or a friend or neighbor needs anything related to heating or air conditioning, we will be glad to assist you.
Neal S.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
While I did not get the service performed that I actually needed, the service provider did exactly what they said they would.
Description of Work: Last Chance $49.95 for In-Home Geothermal or Renewable Energy Consultation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for your business and your review. We hope that the geothermal consultation answered the questions that you had about that service. Although not a new concept it is relatively new in California - other states have surpassed us with this technology. What I found interesting is that these water sourced heat pumps can be up to 400% more efficient. Should you have follow up questions be sure to call us and ask for Kent. Thanks again for your business and review.
Brian F.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Use Cold Craft for your furnace or AC needs! I had a stress-free experience getting my new furnace and AC installed. I can't say enough good things about the office staff and even more about the installers Emilio & George, they were amazing! They fully accommodated my busy schedule and just did an outstanding job! My place isn't easy to work on due to being an inside-unit townhouse. I couldn't believe how nicely they installed everything and pulled cables without any needed drywall repair. Amazing! And then how they worked so hard, especially at the end to get my Ecobee thermostat to work correctly with the system...and they did it! They are true professionals.
Description of Work: Replace home furnace and install new AC in townhouse.
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
$9,000
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Well your review made everyone's day at our weekly safety meeting. Technicians and office people made sure that they could read or hear about your review. They were congratulating George and Emilio. This is exactly the response we strive for on each of our calls. I'm glad we hit the mark with you!
Akshay D.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
A-plus if I could have given it for the quality of the work and follow up and the thoroughness of the staff. Everyone is a professional and took pride in their work and the work of their team as a whole. Kent adjusted the options as the design process moved forward to ensure we stayed in budget, and then they worked with the general contractor to make it all came together. That was perfect for us. Their value shines in the follow-up. We've had some minor issues and they've been solved, and I've been treated like gold. No question I will use them for the HVAC for the re-model on the other side of my home. Cold Craft is not inexpensive, they are in-line with what a quality provider would and should charge.
Description of Work: Working with a General Contractor, Kent from Cold Craft provided a list of options for the HVAC replacement portion of the whole-home remodel project in 2010. The options included Geothermal to variations on traditional forced air heating and cooling. Cold Craft did the installation and has since been out for routine and some non-routine service as well.
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
$8,000
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
WOW, thanks for the great review! Our experience working with you was also a good one. I'm glad you noticed that things don't always go as smoothly as we would like. For me, the quality of a contractor or a business is what they do when things do not go smoothly. I hope others see from your review that we are there for our customers.
Linda B.
01/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went well. Kent determined that it was not cost effective for me. He checked my current furnace and suggested I contact PG&E to do an inspection since it was so old. He also showed me some options for a new more efficient furnace.
Description of Work: Checked my property to determine if a geothermal installation was reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experiences with Cold Craft, Inc. We try to assist each and every customer with professionalism and courtesy. Although geothermal may not be appropriate for your home, if you know anyone that has interest in learning more or that has a rather large property especially a property using propane, we would welcome a referral because we know we can save some money (propane is expensive). Again we appreciate your comments.
Kenneth S.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Their work was excellent. I like the salesperson who happened to be the president of the company. He was not a typical salesperson. He was low key and explained all the options. They sent over a first-class 3 man crew to do the installation. They were all excellent, patient, clean, and hard working and didn't waste any time.
Description of Work: They replaced two furnaces and two air conditioners. They did give me a coupon for a rebate from their union and documentation for a possible tax credit. They also pulled the permit.
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
$16,800
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Wow, we are humbled by your comments, but we love to hear them. We also want to hear when we fall short. That is the only way we can improve. Since you were pleased with your installation we would appreciate a referral. We do most of our business via word of mouth. We appreciate the time you took to write this review.
Avis B.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Clearly very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Provided detailed information about geothermal.
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
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you. The founder of Cold Craft, Inc. is a wealth of information. Cold Craft also has quite a bit of experience in geothermal installations including using a pool as a heat sink (heating the pool while cooling your home), and with energy efficient and standard efficient heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service and replacement. I am so happy that you were happy with your appointment. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have.
CHARLES P.
09/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, energy audit
+ 0 more
Basically, it didn't make sense for us to do this. This was $49 wasted.
Description of Work: Came out to provide information on using heat pump technology
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$49
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
I tried to reach out to this member to hear the expectations that he had for this visit and I am awaiting a reply. Meanwhile I did some follow up and I had a conversation with the Founder of Cold Craft, he is the one that went to the members home on a Saturday. The founder mentioned that the goal of the appointment was to extend the swimming pool season and geothermal although it can heat and cool a home with the temperature in the swimming pool water (the water does get heated as a result of using the home's air conditioning function), it is not the purpose of this system. It seems that there was some sort of miscommunication in regards to what the consultation covered. What may have added to the miscommunication is that this offer was purchased in April and the consultation occurred in August, at the member's request. We will evaluate the language in our offer in case that is confusing or misleading in any way. I urge the member to call (408.374.7292) or email Cold Craft so we can straighten out any miscommunication. We appreciate him choosing Cold Craft for the geothermal consultation. For Cold Craft, our reputation is everything and we do not like to see our work not hit the mark.
Thomas S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It was fine. I only consulted with the guy once and when it became pretty clear that it was a geothermal thing that he was talking about was way more expensive than I wanted to get involved with, I didn't pursue it further. I don't have a thing against the guy, it was just too much money. The gigantic geothermal system was just way too much for my house. The price for the consultation was extremely reasonable. He's a very nice man so I would recommend him. He was right on time. I would only use them if I were building a new house.
Description of Work: Cold Craft came out for a geothermal renewable energy consultation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49.95
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for investigating geothermal heating and cooling. This type of system is 400% more efficient, but it is also an investment in your home and in carbon footprint reduction. It may not make sense for everyone but when it makes sense it can save a lot of money. Interesting enough, some people are having geothermal parties at their homes after the installation to show off their new system. I appreciate your kind words and I will forward them to Kent Penning the Founder of Cold Craft, Inc.
Jon G.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I can't say enough good things about Staci from Cold Craft. I've had a leak in my air conditioning system since the house was built five years ago. I've had three different companies out to look at it, who ranged from not knowing how to fix it to not WANTING to fix it. When Staci from Cold Craft showed up, I knew immediately from the questions she asked that this was going to be a better experience. She quickly verified that there was a leak, then set to work finding it - first by pressurizing the system with nitrogen and using a detector, then by applying a strong vacuum and making sure the vacuum would hold. I got lucky - the leaks were in fittings on the outside of the house, and were caused by improper installation (not surprising). All told, Staci spent about four and a half hours on the job. When she left, the A/C was blowing cold air. Time will tell if the leak is fixed or not, but unlike my previous experiences with other companies, I have a high degree of confidence this time based on her explanations of what she had done. Will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Repaired a leak in the air conditioning system
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
$1,400
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Staci is a gem. She is one of our best technicians and she has done some work on my home too so I know first hand. We look for stellar technicians and installers to provide excellent service to our customers. Fortunately, our founder still teaches HVAC at SJ City College and that is the best place to see new up an coming talent first hand so we can create the Cold Craft Technician. We believe that the Cold Craft technician is the best of the best out there. I appreciate that you used Cold Craft and please call us for any other of your heating, ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC) needs.
Venka V.
06/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was OK. Eventually we had to get the furnace replaced. We didn't go through him, we went through someone else.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" from Cold Craft Inc. The did furnace cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$69
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for the favorable review. I'll personally look into our processes so we can continuously improve with the goal of winning the business of customers like you for the replacement work. We appreciate the feedback
Ida K.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I think they have the best guarantee I’ve ever seen. It’s a 100% guarantee that if you don’t like the system, you can have everything removed from your home cleanly to allow you to start from scratch with any other company. They were on time, they gave me all the details of what I could do with the additional ducts to my house. They are a little more expensive because they do say that they are all union which I liked also. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Cold Craft Inc. installed my heating and air conditioner.
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 Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thanks for your kind words. We can offer that guarantee because we know if there is a problem we will fix it. We strive to be the best HVAC contractor out there by having NATE certified technicians and continuous education (weekly). It is members like you that are willing to spend the time to write a compliment that really makes our day! Thanks for your time and thanks for choosing Cold Craft, Inc.
Dharma K.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very well. They usually do not serve the area I live in but did it anyway as Angie's List included the area on the site.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection and advice
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
$69
Sandra T.
03/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Good. They reminded me of the date of the appointment. The first visit was on time and the second was done and complete before I returned from work with the paperwork left in a place that I could easily find.
Description of Work: CoolCraft came to do a tune-up of my furnace and duct system. They saw that my furnace had already been repaired once and suggested that I buy a new furnace as the old one would cost more and not last as long with a refurbishing as a new one. They arranged to come within a week to replace my furnace.
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
$4,000
Melanie L.
10/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We went with another company that gave us a significantly lower bid for the exact same work and AC unit. The other company also included the permit in their bid so it really was significantly less expensive. To be fair though, the rep showed up on time and did a thorough job of analyzing the situation and talking through options. One thing rubbed me the wrong way though. The company was running a special at the time on a combined AC/Furnace deal so the rep tried to convince me that my furnace needed replacing when it's less than 10 years old. One of the other bidders actually referred to my furnace as "newish". I wouldn't assume that the one rep reflects the whole company though.
Description of Work: Basic AC installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thanks for your comments, I am a little disappointed that we scored a C, but I respect your opinion and we will strive to do better. As for the installation price, sometimes what may appear to be an apples to apples comparison may not be. We have all of the licenses, insurance (including worker's comp) and liability insurance required for this line of work and we are very focused on safety, continuous improvement and technical excellence. Although I was not able to evaluate your equipment we do seek resolutions for our customers that in the long run they can be very happy with. We are looking to build relationships not transactions. Our technicians are known to be very thorough and perhaps they saw something that warranted the replacement of your furnace, I don't know. I can however speak to my personal experience with my last furnace before I was even working in the heating and air conditioning industry. My furnace was just 12 years old and it had carbon monoxide leakage, I found this out because people in my home were starting to get sick (headaches and stomach issues) so I had an HVAC company inspect it and it had a cracked heat exchanger. It was condemned and I had to replace it. I had no idea that this issue could be the furnace, I was in denial, because I had the home inspected (home inspectors are not HVAC inspectors) before buying my house and they said the furnace was in good shape. I then became aware that condition trumps age in furnaces. Again your condition may be fine. I didn't look at your equipment. It is important to note that PG&E suggests to plan for replacement at 15 years old. When you install air conditioning the inside coil is attached to the furnace (the furnace is important to move the air) . If the furnace is not properly sized you may not get the results you want. Sized too large can result in a loud experience - too small the coil freezes because of lack of air over that indoor coil. We want to make sure that our customers understand that changing out the furnace at a later date means disturbing this coil and an additional expense. There are also much more efficient furnaces out there now, with up to 98% efficient use of natural gas (it uses .98 cents of every dollar of gas) and a fan that can use up to 1/2 the power of the standard fan - plus the sound that fan makes is much quieter than the .standard furnace fan. I'm not sure what furnace and ac special the employee was referring to because I don't recall having a special like that. We try to do what's best for our customer I'm sorry if we failed to communicate that. I do hope that your installation went well and it serves you well for a long time. I appreciate you giving us the opportunity to quote work for you. If you want to try us in the future please know that we were awarded the NATE Circle of Technical Excellence Award, we are Diamond certified so you know we focus on the customer experience and our founder teaches actively at the local college for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. Again I appreciate the feedback very much, it helps us keep on our toes. Susan Susan Nichol Executive VP Cold Craft, Inc.
sandra and kent J.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I am real happy with what they did. I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Cold Craft to install a new furnace.
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
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thanks for your gracious comments. It is Cold Craft's hope that you will refer your family and friends to Cold Craft this season so we can make their home the perfect temperature.
Mary P.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
A very pleasant experience--prompt and good workers
Description of Work: New furnace and air conditioner
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
We strive to do this level of work for each of our customers. Although your work went off without a hitch, it is impossible to have 100% perfection every time. I always want to work for the company that I can count on in case there is an issue. It really comes down to what the company does when something doesn't go to plan. We will be there should you need us and you can count on that.
sandra and kent J.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
end result - my home has never been more comfortable, the furnace is much quieter than the old,
Description of Work: i hired them to replace my old furnace with a new furnace. i chose their best furnace, a lennox modulating furnace. the furnace came with touch screen thermostat which is much better than my old one. the workers were on time, clean, put tarps on the floor and were nice to my dogs. the installers spoke english
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
$5,000
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
I'm glad you are happy with the furnace. I checked what you have installed and I have the same furnace. I love it too. It is the quietest furnace I never heard. Sometimes I have to check the thermostat or the register to tell if it is on or not. If you had any cold and warm spots in your home they are likely gone now with this furnace. It has an extremely efficient fan (uses 50% less energy than normal furnace fans) and it quietly mixes the air in the background. That furnace is the best choice for insommniacs because it is so quiet.
Mike K.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Their bid was high so I didn?t use them. They sounded like they knew what they were doing when I talked to them but nothing else really stood out to me. I found someone who would do it cheaper and I think I got good service from the less expensive company. I can?t say what the end product would be for Cold Craft but I would recommend getting a bid. The guy that came was prompt, on time, and responsive to all of my questions.
Description of Work: Cold Craft gave me a bid for heating and air conditioning work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
I'm sorry that you didn't use Cold Craft for your project. It's true that we are not going to be the least expensive guys out there. I'm not sure who you used for the installation I hope it is another great company. Pricing is tricky. When you pick the least expensive company you risk the fact that they may go out of business. When this occurs your warranty is not worth much. Cold Craft, Inc. has been in business with the same founder since 1991. We will be here for you. Another thing to consider is that combustion appliances like furnaces can be very dangerous from a fire or carbon monoxide perspective. This is why Cold Craft focuses so much on continuing education and having NATE Certified technicians. NATE is the standard for technical excellence in the heating and AC industry. Cold Craft has been awarded the NATE Quality Circle for contractors. It is important that you check that your contractor as of the credentials to you from issues that may occur during an installation. Our customers know that we have business and contractor licenses and insurance like workers compensation, liability and automotive insurances to protect our customers in the unlikely event that there is an issue. Since Cold Craft, Inc. does commercial work too, our limits exceed the typical residential requirements. So you have peace of mind knowing that you are covered. Perhaps we will get lucky enough to win the bid for your next heating and or AC job. Thanks for your feedback! Susan Nichol Executive VP Cold Craft, Inc.
Philip R.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Bought my condo about 18 months ago. It had an old technology, freon, heat pump, 24 years old. I asked about replacement with my first service, not Cold Craft, and was told there was no replacement unit available. In 2010 the homeowners' association contracted with Cold Craft to replace the heat/AC units for the common areas. Cold Craft quoted the price for my unit, including the structural work and permits, with the work commencing when Cold Craft had cranes at the property to lift my unit to the third story roof with the larger, common area units. My project seemed to take some extended time, start to finish, possibly as a small part of a much larger project. The unit is in and functioning well and I have no unresolved issues with the job.
Description of Work: Removed old heat pump and replaced with new, high efficiency, heat pump including structural work.
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
$11,500
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thanks for your review, we really enjoyed working with you! You may have been able to tell from the review that this was a big project where there was one rooftop unit feeding a unit inside each condo. The configuration of the unit in the condo had to be custom built and retrofitted into the ceiling, which required some dry wall repair as well. The rooftop unit required a crane to get the old unit off the roof for recycling and the new unit on the rooftop. With the additional work and the custom unit it did make the project more expensive than the more typical furnace and AC unit unstallation. Since this unit was installed we have installed several others within the same building. Cold Craft is very lucky to have the opportunity to provide solutions where there were no off the shelf answers to heating and air conditioning this space. We really enjoy working on solutions for customers even if we need to have a unit custom built at the factory. Again, thanks for your feedback - it really helps us improve. Susan Nichol Executive VP Cold Craft, Inc. 408.374.7292
robert B.
01/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
the entire experience was great from beginning to end the amount of preparation and .level of communication was excellent and the cleanliness of the workers at the end of the project was beyond all my expectations
Description of Work: they installed a furnace with central ducting to my home
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
$4,690
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thanks for your review. We appreciate your business! We strive to achieve a very high level of customer satisfaction from the quote to the clean up. Providing us with your feedback helps us know what we are doing right and where we perhaps can improve. Again, thanks for your business, Susan Nichol Executive VP Cold Craft, Inc.
Barry B.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service went very well, the guy was very professional and experienced. Even used the little booties on his feet to protect my carpet.
Description of Work: My heater didnt function. They came out promptly and diagnosed a bad ignition source, had the part on the truck, replaced it and had it going in about an hour.
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
$317
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
Thank you for your feedback, we enjoy working with customers just like you that need a temperature solution to be comfortable. When we are in your home it is important that you know that we respect your belongings and your home. we realize that we are invited guests with the purpose of providing solutions. This means that we use booties and other methods to protect your home. I'm glad that your heating issue is resolved and I noticed that we have not been back since to correct an issue with the heating. As a friendly reminder whether Cold Craft does this, or you or even another HVAC company, it is important to have regular service on your equipment like a tune up or safety inspection for the winter heating season. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again. Susan Nichol Executive VP Cold Craft, Inc.
STEPHANIE K.
06/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
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It was wonderful. I thought it was going to be so much more but it wasn't. He was really good about showing me how to program, it was very helpful. They were prompt, called before they were coming. They were clean and professional looking. They parked in the street, the pricing was good/fair. I would definitely use them again and recommend them.
Description of Work: Barry replaced a thermostat.
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
JUDITH K.
09/2007
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
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Estimate visit went poorly. Owner has an attitude that is very unpleasant and he was, apparently, afraid of competing estimates. I also think he didn't like the fact that we knew a lot about gas furnaces. DO NOT CALL THIS COMPANY!
Description of Work: No work performed, but the estimate visit went poorly. Owner came out, measured area, we discussed brands, etc. I then mentioned that were getting 6 estimates. He did not like that idea and began asking me what I was looking for in a job, price, quality, etc. Conversation went on in this vein, so I asked him if he was interested in leaving an estimate. To my surprise, he said "no", but that he would leave his card. I told him that wouldn't be necessary and he left.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air
This posting is in response to a negative posting about Cold Craft Inc. First off, a little about ourselves. We have been in business 18 years and are a Diamond Certified dealer, which means our customers are surveyed by an independent third party with a 95% satisfaction rating. We also have NATE certified technicians working for our company. In addition, many of our techs have been life scanned and have DOD and DOJ security clearances. We routinely do work at Fortune 100 biotech facilities and many household name companies here in the Bay Area. In regards to the above comments, our profile clearly states “Ask for details” next to “Free Quotes?”. We do not advertise free quotes and we reserve the right to refuse service to any customer that we feel is a poor fit for the services and products we provide. A little explanation about “free quotes”. A competent company will typically spend 1.5 to 2 hours meeting with customers, measuring their homes and equipment spaces, and crawling up in the attic or under the house. Sometimes we need to do heat load calculations. Then, there are dozens of add-on options available with multiple tiers of equipment with variable efficiencies and installation options. We then bring all of the digital images and technical data back to the office where we enter it into our estimating software, which takes anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. We then go back to the customer and drop off the bid as well as answering any further questions, which can take up to an additional hour. Consumers seldom realize that providing them with a quote entails a significant expenditure of labor, resources and travel time by a trained technician. We carry 5 million dollars in insurance as required by many of our clients. We also have Workman’s Compensation and a generous benefit program. Our insurance alone is greater than the yearly gross of some of the 2-4 man shops competing with us. We invest heavily in training, and our technicians attend classes two nights a week in addition to OTJ training. We operate out of a shop with a complete sheet metal fabrication facility. A very large number of AC/Heating contractors go bust in the first 2 years. We regularly receive calls from customers who purchased a new system 2-3 years ago from another contractor who are long gone at this point. Sadly, other than getting a business license, almost anyone who has installed sheet metal or serviced equipment can start up an HVAC company. Customers are woefully uninformed about these issues. We reserve the right to not bid on jobs when we feel our company and the potential customer are a poor match for one another. We do not claim to offer free estimates, and as such, we consider it extremely arbitrary that we were rated for not providing a quote when we make no claims to offer free quotes to anyone and everyone. Customers that inform us they are looking for the lowest price and then proceed to tell us the price we need to beat to get the job are not a good fit for Cold Craft. We simply cannot compete with people working out of a garage that do not pay for training, insurance, and benefits, nor do we want to compete with these types of shops. 90% of all the work we perform is from word of mouth referrals, not advertising. Cold Craft specializes in providing the highest level of service to our clients and customers. We are not going to provide quotes to customers who are a bad fit for us. No one wins in that situation. In instances where we decline to quote offered work we feel this is better for us and better for the customer. Perhaps if we simply cranked out quotes without doing homework this would not matter but we are not going to do this. Sincerely, Steve Schultz General Manager Cold Craft Inc.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Insulation
FAQ
Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air offers emergency services.
Yes, Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air offers warranties.
Cold Craft Inc Heating and Air offers the following services: Cold Craft, Inc. is truly a FULL SERVICE HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTOR (HVACR). That means Cold Craft, Inc. Installs, services and maintains many types of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, geothermal and wine cellar equipment. This firm works on RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL equipment. Cold Craft is NOT limited to standard and high efficiency equipment we also install 400% efficient equipment such as geothermal