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Alternative Heating & Air

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

hvac

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Air Duct Cleaning. Dryer Vent Cleaning. Heating & AC. Water Heaters.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
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Reviews

5.021 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Linda H.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alicia A.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronny L.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.....
Description of Work: I use Alternative Heating & Air for heating and a/c services. They put a new air conditioner in for me as well as a yearly service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Teri M.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were on time, spent a long time checking our system and ducts, and the price was very fair.
Description of Work: Bi-annual heat/air service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DENNIS S.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came out the day after we called. They were on time and very efficient. They troubleshot the problem quickly and we were back up and running. I would gladly recommend them. They were friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent work!!
Description of Work: A/C had stopped working. They found the problem and fixed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Michael W.
03/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark L.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They gave an estimate on replacing my water heater, and did a service call on the AC unit they replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David R.
04/2015
5.0
air duct cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They responded promptly to check the overall condition and efficiency of my air conditioning system. They found a bad run capacitor causing over-amping at the compressor. Replaced run cap 40/5 MF. They also found the outer liner of the duct system was coming off in the attic. |They are checking with First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. to see if they will cover that item (repair/replace). |(*) The low cost service call was due to coverage by First American.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Robert V.
09/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and several calls to various Air Conditioning repair office and told we were not their territory, I called Alternative Heating & Air only to receive their answering machine. I thought for sure they would not call back, like other offices we attempted to call. Within a half hour, Alternative called, asked where we were located, the problem and gave us the after hours diagnostic fee, they scheduled a technician to arrive at our hour about two hours later. The tech, Tom, arrived on time, listened to our situation and what happened with the unit. Tom then went to work to diagnose the problem, and replaced the motor. This was within two hours after arriving at our home. Tom was friendly and very knowledgeable about the unit. We will use Alternative Heating & Air in the future for our heating & air conditioning needs.
Description of Work: The cool air part and vent were not working on our swamp cooler, of course during a holiday weekend. The technician arrived, diagnosed the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Nancy B.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Total service to HVAC on house recently purchased and remodeled. Staff were professional and very thorough to service and recommend future needs. I would use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Thomas C.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everything went great except I was somewhat surprised by the total cost. Tom Vierra, the owner, was right on time. He did a very thorough job going through our two HVAC units doing a preventive maintenance check. He found one unit had a leak at the Schrader refrigerant fill valve & was low on refrigerant. He also found both units dual run capacitors were out of spec on their capacitance (I double-checked myself & confirmed that). He fixed everything right then, having all the necessary aprts & refrigerant in his truck. The capacitors were $137 each which I've found out since is on the high side. On the other hand, he charged only $50 per lb for the 2 lb of refrigerant, which I've found out since is on the low side. Overall, very good experience & I would definitely call them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Michael L L.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: These people are really nice and very helpful. I had a problem with the a/c and they explained what was happening and what I could do to have it repaired. I chose the cheapest solution and was quoted a price of 425.00. when they finished the total cost was $280.00. I am 60 plus and in all my years I have never had a service give me a quote and it turned out to be less! I will certainly use them again. What a pleasant experience!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Linda H.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very thorough --he cleaned outdoor coil, replaced filters, checked refrigerant level, oiled motor, checked & tightened electrical connections. Gave me recommendations for the future. Professional and courteous. Will definitely be a return customer.
Description of Work: A/C tune-up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Lucas A.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our Heat and A/C both stopped working all of a sudden. Could here the unit come on but no air would come out of vents. Even when we attempted to turn just the fan on, still no air from vent. Two other service providers to told us that we would need to replace the entire blower and both quoted us around $500. Tom from Alternative Heating and Air bcame out after we called for a third estimate. He took one look and told us it would be an easy, cheap fix, and had the part on his truck!!!! Just a little capacitor that ran us $144 TOTAL!!!! After three days with no heat or air (in Chico, CA) and three different estimates, the servicing turned out much, much better than I could have ever hoped for, especially after what the first two contractors had told us. We could not have found a nicer, more professional person to fix our problem. By far the best price, the fastest response, and best work!!! Nobody in our family will ever use anyone else. I don't normally leave feedback, but our experience was so good that I cannot say enough good things about Alternative Heating & Air. If you want an estimate that you can trust, the best possible price, service, and response, I would urge you to contact them. Lucas
Description of Work: Replaced capacitor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Tina N.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
If you want an honest, hard-working, top quality, going above and beyond company, then this is the one for you. Alternative Heating & Air has been to my home for a couple of maintenance/repair issues over the past several years and provided honest reliable work. But only until recently did I have the opportunity to use them for a much larger project of replacing a very old furnace, including badly needed worn and damaged ducts, and in a very tight and confined small basement. Not only did they swap-out the furnace and ducts but added a light switch for the basement, which I never had before but needed, and repaired a flue that could've enabled a fire catastrophe if it hadn't been fixed I'm sure there were other 'little' things they fixed but didn't bother to mention or charge me for including checking the air conditioning unit and finding there was too much freone causing the a/c to work harder than it had too. This company is the real deal. Jason and John, you guys rock! Thank you so much for your service!
Description of Work: Furnace exchange (including permits, duct testing, smoke alarms and certifications) for a 100 yr old home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Nick T.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
On time. Provided service in a professional manner and cleaned up before leaving.
Description of Work: Yearly maintainence ad change all filters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Cynthia L.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We called them up as they had done an excellent job working on our air conditioner in June as a part of American Home Shield Providers. They came out the next day and determined our needs and possible locations. they offered us a fair estimate. We agreed and they put the order in telling us it would take about a week to receive and that they would call us when the quiet whole house fan came in. True to their word they called us Friday the 15th and were here promptly in the morning of the 16th and installed the whole house fan and wired it's own switch. It went very well. Tom and Vince did the scouting and had worked for us before. Jason and Christian installed the fan expertly. We are very pleased with the investment and quality of work. We would happily work with them again.
Description of Work: A whole house fan was purchased and installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,150

Joel A.
08/2013
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They fixed/replaced some pipe insulation, cleaned condensation lines, cleaned the outdoor coil, replaced the filter, checked electrical connections and refrigerant all for the price of a checkup.
Description of Work: Furnace/AC checkup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

John O.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
After receiving a referral from our solar contractor- who said that Alt. Heating and Air was knowledgeable about heat pumps and other alternatives to traditional systems - the principal from Alt. Heating and Air, Tom, answered a request for a consultation and quote very promptly. He actively listened to our needs and questions and returned a timely quote. The final negotiation on price was attended by the lead installer who looked at the old system, the ductwork, etc, to confirm the work to be done and its timing. This was a very useful step for us. The price we negotiated was more than fair, based on two other quotes we had already received. The installation team of three was friendly, courteous and professional. Installation took about 2 days longer than expected due to a joint decision to add new vents and some unforeseen problems with the house. These were handled with a minimum of fuss and no extra charges to us. The systems have operated problem free for 5 months now and we are very pleased with the comfort and overall results. All of the folks at Alt. Heating and Air have been a joy to work with; we actually look forward to seeing them from time to time for annual maintenance, etc. The "B" for professionalism is because we ended up assisting the team in programming the thermostat and in tracking down a problem report code on the Amana online site. But these were brand new models so the small knowledge gap was understandable and it was actually to our benefit to get the deeper experience with the systems.
Description of Work: Alternative Heating and Air bid on and installed a new furnace and AC/heat pump for our main house and a ductless mini-split system (heat and AC) for our separate guest room/office.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

roy K.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were pretty good. They did quite a bit. They were on time and did a good job. I would recommend them. The price was very good. They came right on time. They are scheduled to come and do the air conditioner in the spring.
Description of Work: I used Alternative Heating & Air to do a furnace job. They did a service checkup. They discovered the fan hadn't been cleaned in about 20 years so they took it out and soaked and cleaned it. Then they went inside and cleaned some of the bearings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Angela B.
03/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent! Tom came out to do the initial quote and was very thorough. He explained everything and dealt with me one on one with no high pressure sales pitches. When the work was to be done they were on time and very efficient. They completed the job in a timely manner and cleaned up after themselves. I was very happy with the quality of the work and the extra effort they put in to making sure the job was done well. Any questions I had they were always there to answer them, and were excellent with their customer service skills.
Description of Work: Heating unit, air conditioning unit, all ductwork and vents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

    Contact information

    13303 Cabin Hollow Ct 600, Chico, CA 95973

    www.alternativeheatingandair.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Air Duct Cleaning,
    Water Heaters,
    Appliance Repair,
    Dryer Vent Cleaning

    FAQ

    Alternative Heating & Air is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Alternative Heating & Air accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Alternative Heating & Air does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Alternative Heating & Air does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Alternative Heating & Air does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Alternative Heating & Air offers emergency services.
    No, Alternative Heating & Air does not offer warranties.
    Alternative Heating & Air offers the following services: Air Duct Cleaning. Dryer Vent Cleaning. Heating & AC. Water Heaters.

    Contact information

    13303 Cabin Hollow Ct 600, Chico, CA 95973

    www.alternativeheatingandair.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed