Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Plumbing,

About us

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.

Business highlights

70 years of trusted experience
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Services we offer

Heating & air conditioning repair, maintenance plans, home energy audits approved for Energy Upgrade Ca rebates, air sealing, wall and attic insulation, duct replacement, furnace replacement, Ac replacement, Windows water heaters replacement, plumbing and drain services.

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8387 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
12%
3
5%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 126-150 of 387 reviews

Sandy F.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation, plumbing, water heater repair, energy audit
  + 3 more
Short story: they did an amazing job all the way around. If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing. From the initial energy efficiency audit to the actual work to receiving the rebate check in the mail, ABC was completely awesome. Mike Stone was always available and kept me very well informed at all stages of the process -- even as I changed my mind as to what I wanted several times during the quoting process (sorry about that, Mike). One of the other things I liked about ABC and Mike is that they were VERY clear about what they were and were not capable of doing themselves, and were ready with referrals for any work we needed that they did not cover (extra electrical, other repipe options like PEX, etc.). With the exception of the asbestos removal, ABC performed all the work noted above themselves with no subcontractors or outside labor groups. His team is very friendly, professional, and efficient; they cleaned up and vacuumed the spots in the house where they worked, and put their equipment away and cleaned up at the end of every day. We never once regretted having them in our home during the project. And I cannot say enough good things about their master plumber, Angel. The quality of the work he did is second to none. I might have to break a few things just to have him come back. Angel was patient, extremely skilled, knowledgeable, and a great resource for advice before and during the process. We opted to do all this work at one time, and Mike and his team obliged. Due to the number of things we needed them to do, it definitely took longer than a couple of days, but we are very satisfied with the results. They scheduled the final inspections and even applied for our rebate for us. It was a very pleasant process, and I would highly recommend them to anyone else looking to do any of this sort of work.
Description of Work: This was quite the extensive project: Asbestos removal from old ductwork and equipment Remove existing furnace and hot water heater tank Install new furnace/AC unit with Wi-Fi thermostat, including gas lines Install new tankless water heater, including gas lines and new plumbing Install new ductwork in roof Install new air ducts in all rooms Install new dryer vent Install new insulation in attic Repipe all existing plumbing in entire home Install new shower fixtures and valve in master bath

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
$36,000

Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
[removed member name] Wow. Just wow. Thank you so much for all those kind words! We love our team, feel very blessed to have each one of them, and are so glad to hear you were able to see how great they are too! Please feel free to call or contact us online any time for anything you need, 24/7. ~Andrea D. ABC Cooling & Heting 888-893-COOL (2665) www.abccooling.com

Brendan C.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The furnace in our new home died, so we started calling top-ranked Angie's List providers. Where other providers were either not answering their phone or requiring 24-48 hours notice, ABC picked up immediately and had a technician at our door in just a few short hours. And this is Pacifica, halfway across the Bay Area from their location! The technician was polite, knowledgeable and hard working, and determined the problem in short order. We elected to replace the furnace (and NOT because they pushed us to do so). The next morning Michael Stone came out from ABC to discuss options and generate a quote. He worked with me to determine the best option for OUR needs, not pushing us into the most expensive option. I definitely got the sense that ABC is interested in building client relationships, not one-off sales. Michael was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and worked hard to put together a proper solution for us. The price was itemized so I knew exactly where the money was going, and he carefully explained each line item in detail. Excellent customer service here. The installers came the very next day! Can you believe the service level? They did a fantastic job of installing the furnace, but I was most impressed with the new duct and vent. We were expecting to have to do some drywall repair, especially since they were asked to move a light fixture and wiring. But to my surprise everything was super clean and perfect when they were finished. Seriously, we will be using ABC for all future HVAC needs. These guys work hard to earn your business.
Description of Work: Wow, I don't hand out five-star reviews very often but ABC earned it from the first phone call! Price included a new Carrier Performance 80% dual stage furnace, installation and an additional short duct run and vent.

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
$3,650

Robert B.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great service. Allan and his assistants were very professional. The system they installed is well suited to the house and heavily insulated. Have not needed heat yet so I don't know how well it works, but they plan to come out and do any fine tuning needed. Allan was even able to repair the auto-ignitor on the hot water heater (an unrelated problem) when restarting the gas, something that recently confounded two plumbers who had been working at the house. Turned out to be a broken wire. The estimate was below my expectations and the work was done on schedule (they were here ahead of time and ready to go). They removed the old floor heater and put in a subfloor in its opening. Generally I'd say they are good at all the intricacies of this kind of work, which involves electrical, gas, carpentry adjustment and drain piping, even roof sealing. Jeff, who scoped the project, is very knoweledgeable and clear about the costs and outcome. I may call these guys about insulation or solar instalation down the road.
Description of Work: Installed forced air furnace in attic with 5 ducts throughout house.

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

Roy M.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Repair technician arrived earlier than promised because he finished previous job sooner than expected. Completed repairs in about 30 minutes. Repair was done the same day that I called; unlike other provider that was unable to provide service until 8 days after initial call.
Description of Work: Diagnosed AC problem - replaced faulty fuse, checked coolant and other operating parameters

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
$90

Mark F.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a very good job of it and they were very good at testing and verifying our process. They seemed knowledgeable in what they were doing and were flexible. They discussed with us what we wanted and they adapted the work to make sure for what we wanted and not wanted. We are very pleased with them.
Description of Work: I had used ABC Cooling & Heating in November last year they had upgraded and replaced our heating system.

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
$15,000

Mina L.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
As they always have been, ABC plumbing was polite, prompt, & efficient, both on the telephone. & in person. Santiago was professional & completed the work in short order. I appreciated the foot covers whenever he came in the house. We definitely will use ABC for all our plumbing/heating/ air conditioning needs.
Description of Work: ABC was called to fix our air conditioner which died during the heat wave.

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
$260

emily H.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased an Angie’s List Big Deal for this service and I also got a free Starbuck's gift card with this deal. They were wonderful, punctual and professional. The gentleman who went up into the attic to check out the air conditioning found a situation that he corrected. It cost me a little more, but I was glad that he fixed it. I was very happy with them. I paid about $200 more than the Big Deal.
Description of Work: I used ABC Cooling & Heating for a year's HVAC service plan. They discovered an issue with my air conditioner. There was a drip pan underneath the air conditioner. If there was any condensation and if would have leaked in any way out of the drip pan it would have gone right into my roof.

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
$300

Irv F.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very thorough, prompt, and did a great job.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating replaced my HVAC system.

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
$2,500

TERRY S.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
he was efficient and knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: new heating monitor, inspection of heater, got it working 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
$200

Jahari T.
07/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
He did a really good job. He just came out did the inspection and went ahead and fixed it. He actually went out of his way to get the work done that day.
Description of Work: I initally hired him for an inspection for my air ducts. He fixed my air ducts which were underneath the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

angela H.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Sal was great. Explained everything. Showed me what he did. Very happy with the service and would use them again.
Description of Work: Just purchased an older home and had my HVAC system maintained by ABC Cooling & Heating. They came out and checked everything and added more coolant.

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
$270

Yvette D.
07/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ripped me off in my opinion. They received $59 for coming to my house for 15 minutes. The guy pulled the filter out and said you really don't need this. Asked me what the other company said the problem was and said that looks about right. UPDATE: I was contacted by a manager after the review appeared on Angie's List. Said he wanted to "make things right". After obtaining estimates from other companies it was apparent that ABC was not as thorough as other companies. I appreciate that the manager did attempt to make things right, however it was in my best interest to work with another company.
Description of Work: ABC was called to repair furnace based on number of positive reviews. I had already had a company out that diagnosed the issue but was unable to repair my furnace. ABC said we have to diagnose the problem ourselves and that will cost $59. I agreed on the premise that I would get a complete estimate of the work needed to repair the furnace. To this date, 7/15/13, I still have not received a complete estimate. There is one part that required special ordering. The repairman said he follow up with the price on that part. I calked several times and was told we are looking into it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$59

Mary P.
07/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He came in and spent the whole day checking everything. Said all was good.
Description of Work: Checked the house for energyefficiency

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$100

Christopher M.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very hot and our back of the house air conditioner went out. Third company we called from Angie's list and they could come out in the afternoon from 1-5. They called at 4pm, would be delayed. Called at 5:00pm and said okay to come if later, as technician was behind. We said please come. He looked at furnace air unit and filters, fixed the air condition unit which was an electrical problem; looked at our other air conditioner for front side of house and he said no problem and not worth spending money to inspect further. Total bill: Their minimum $59 visit. I certainly will call them first time next time have a problem with furnance or air conditioning, or other things they have on their flyer, and am thinking about a regular inspection program.
Description of Work: Fixed air conditioner

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Pamela C.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The process went smoothly. I first called them to repair my existing floor heater (over 50 years old). The repair person went under the house to look at the heater and showed me photos of the problem. Based on the photos, I agreed the heater could not be repaired. A sales person came out that same day to discuss my options. We agreed on central heat which would require some construction in my attic. The job was scheduled, the installation team showed up as scheduled and completed the work well within the estimated time (2 days). They were professional and left the job site clean at the end of the day. The new heater was installed in the attic and they respected my concerns about where not to install the new gas line. In the end, they were able to use an existing gas line and piped the new portion so that it could be easily modified if I ever needed to add additional appliances. We agreed they would not need to finish the new opening to the attic as I was going to install a pull down ladder, so instead they added a light and switch near the attic opening for my convenience! The only trouble I had was that a small filter was not installed according to city code. The filter was there, just not in the exact spot per the code. Given how complex building codes are, this was not a major problem for me. When I called ABC, they sent someone out to fix this at no charge and the heater passed inspection. I would definitely use them again. I also appreciated the fact that when a visit was scheduled during a window of time, I always received a call notifying me when the service person was on their way.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling installed central heating in my home. They removed the old floor heater.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Gabriele S.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went fabulous. They were punctual and clean. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and did it in record time. They recommended very good contractors for asbestos removal. They were a lot more expensive than my other bids but it was worth it.
Description of Work: I used the services of ABC Cooling & Heating. They replaced the duct work on my new house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

brian L.
06/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It turned out my home was in better shape than I thought it would. It was nice to have the actual survey and all that stuff. Their services met my expectations. If you are curious to know what with the worst 2:02-2:04 in terms of heating and cooling efficiency such as are the windows leaking really bad or the ducts leaking really bad. There are definitely things that I could do to fix which is cool. The person came out with an equipment to force air to the system. The person was an expert at furnaces so he was able to examine the state of everything. It was good. 3:24-3:29. They were very prompt in e-mailing me. They were on time. I would use them again if necessary. If it came back and it said that I would need a lot of replacement. At that point, I would go, price out, ask, and redo the quality assessment. He seemed competent and experienced. I do not know if they overcharged. He sort of described that normally the survey costs quite a bit more than the promo. So, I have no idea what the normal 4:23-4:24. For the Angie?s List promo, I felt like I got a great deal, and I think they were hoping that I would end up buying a lot more service. Hopefully, they did not feel like they got a bad end of a bargain. 4:44-4:46.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating did a survey of the insulation and heating and cooling system in my home to see if the insulation was really bad, if there was traumatic leaks, or if the furnace itself was doing really inefficient terrible things. So, it was a sort of what state of your home. They made recommendations and hoping to sell you services such as adding insulation or replacing the furnace or insulating duct 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
$99

catherine C.
06/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I paid $69 for an estimate to fix A/C. Nice young man diagnosed the problem. Very prompt, professional, polite young man. 5 stars. BUT... the followup call was a VERY heavy handed sales call. The salesman really pushed for a full replacement of the HVAC unit - $8600!!! I kept telling him I was on a budget, wanted some less costly alternatives - but he kept saying "you don't want that, you want POWER!" I ended up having a friend look at it. He moved one wire, unit has been working just fine since then. I felt they weren't really making any attempt to work with me, just pushing the MAXIMUM solution. If my friend hadn't been able to fix it, I'd have gone with a smaller unit - from a company that listened to their customers better.
Description of Work: Diagnose A/C problem - unit cycling off and on, not cooling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$69

Joel A.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have no problem and my experience to them went fine. They were on time and got the job done, I am hoping that they will going to run that big deal this year and I'm waiting to take advantage of it.
Description of Work: I purchase a Big Deal for ABC Cooling & Heating and they did tune up on my AC and heating and they did a check-up to make sure that everything is working fine.

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
$59

Cindy C.
06/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
They came out a couple of months ago. They were very good. I don't recall the exact price. I would give them top marks and I would recommend them. They were very good. It was fine. They were very cordial. They were very pleasant to deal with.
Description of Work: I used ABC Cooling & Heating. I purchased a big deal from this provider. They went throughout the whole house.

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
$99

Leticia E.
06/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were very prompt and professional. The price was competitive.
Description of Work: They put in a new heater for me.

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
$2,800

Mary S.
06/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
My experience was fantastic. They are a great company. He was very personable and knowledgeable about what he was doing. I like to sometimes ask some dumb questions just to see how they deal with customers, and he was nice and did the job perfectly. Everything works great. The price was excellent compared to another estimate that I had in the past.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating replaced a recirculating pump and anchored the hot water heater to the wall.

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
$500

Rita F.
06/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
There were two errors with the sales rep, I was informed he was new. After our first meeting, I received a quote for the installation. When I made the decision to go ahead with their service, he told me he a made an error and the cost would be higher. I was not comfortable with this error and the rep did offer a discount for his error. The installation itself went pretty well. They were polite, punctual and professional..... except for one small incident when I asked one of the installers to please protect my decorative patio as the old heater was being removed from my crawlspace. He seemed bothered by my request, but did place some protection down....I did end up with a few noticeable scatches. At the end of a long day, I had to make sure I received a function that I had requested with the sales rep, but the installers were not made aware of. They were polite and professional and corrected the error quickly. The day after the installation, the office called and told me a key form needed to lock in the financial arrangement I had signed, was not given to me at the time I accepted the offer. The sales rep had forgotten to give it to me to sign and I was told the financial agreement was no longer available. I said I would not accept the sales reps error. They apologized to me and stated that the original agreement would be honored. So even though there were a couple of errors with the sales rep, ABC did correct these problems immediately and with no negativety.
Description of Work: Installed new heater and vents. Removed old heater 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
$5,800

Cristina R.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very well. They had good customer service and response time and the product is what they said it would be.
Description of Work: We used the services of ABC Cooling & Heating. They installed a heating unit that ran through two floors.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Robbie R.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a phenomenal job. There customer service was very good. They had a reasonable price and they were very forthcoming with alternatives, they were very honest.
Description of Work: They replaced our heating and A/C unit.

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
$10,000

Contact information

3266 Investment Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

http://www.bellbroshvac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
726129
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Plumbing,
Insulation,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Windows

FAQ

Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air does not offer a senior discount.
No, Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air offers warranties.
Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air offers the following services: Heating & air conditioning repair, maintenance plans, home energy audits approved for Energy Upgrade Ca rebates, air sealing, wall and attic insulation, duct replacement, furnace replacement, Ac replacement, Windows water heaters replacement, plumbing and drain services.
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Contact information

3266 Investment Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

http://www.bellbroshvac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM