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.
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning, energy audit
 + 1 more
There was 2 services. One for the big deal audit and one as a result which was a follow up and a repair to the furnace. They were conscientious and professional. They arrived on time. They were responsible and professional. The quality of service was an 'A' particularly on the audit. We had a very professional experience. We had an emergency issue and they came out the same day. I was very grateful for the service. They made it a point to come out because it was very cold weather and our furnace failed. UPDATE 5/17/2013: We came home and our air conditioner was failing. I called on a Sunday morning and someone actually answered the phone and were willing to respond. She was a very cheerful woman and I just feel like this is superior customer service.
Description of Work: I last used ABC Cooling & Heating as a result of the energy audit I got from a big deal coupon. I had a repair done to the furnace about 2 weeks ago. They did duct repair and sealing.
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
$500
Carolyn M.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were certainly attentive. They offered a discount on their services based on the fact that we have already spent about $700 on them. I felt that he was trying to work with us and giving us some discount based on what we had already spent for fixing our issue. They are local. He came quickly. We didn't have to wait, he was here that same day. Their prices were competitive. I thought the quality was excellent. We have had a different company the year before and apparently, things weren't done correctly. I felt like this man knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating serviced our heater last fall and it didn't work again this spring. So, they came back in and it looks like we are going to need a new heater because it was about 10 years old.
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
Carol W.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It worked out very well. They came out and fixed it in minutes. Their pricing was very responsive
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating came to repair my furnace. It had a minor malfunction that kept it from heating
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 Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Customer, Thanks so much for the kind words. So glad to hear that we were able to quickly diagnose and fix the problem, and that your heat is up and working again! Please don't hesitate to contact us 24/7 for any needs you have. ~Andrea ABC Cooling & Heating 888-893-COOL (2665) abccooling.com
Lorene C.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I requested a heater inspection. It was working OK, but hadn't been inspected in the 17 years I've owned the home. During the inspection they found that a lot of the ducts had only been attached by tape, had come off, and needed to be re-attached with screws to hold them in place. They also looked at the filters and made size and type recommendations. They delivered more than I expected and left everything clean and neat.
Description of Work: Heater inspection. Duct work re-connection.
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
$174
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
That warms our hearts to hear kind words like those! Thanks so much for your generous review. It's often so shocking to see what's been going on up there in that attic, isn't it? Hope that your furnace runs more efficiently now that you are keeing that heat in the home, where it belongs. :) Please contact us anytime for anything. We answer phones and respond to emails/online needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ~Andrea ABC Cooling & Heating 888-893-COOL (2665) abccooling(dot)com
Bryan V.
02/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I was satisfied with the quote process.
Description of Work: I have got a quote from ABC Cooling & Heating for replacement of the furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Abigail G.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We found them through Angie's List and asked for a quote. They returned promptly with one that was very competitive for a great energy efficient furnace. They installed it in a small space under the crown of the roof in our Mackay home. Great job in a small area.
Description of Work: ABC Heating installed a new furnace and ducting in our new home. We are completely renovating and they worked beautifully around our construction. They did a great job.
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
$8,500
Dennis H.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Craig was very knowledgable and helpful in explaining the cause of the problem. It ended up that some insulation inside the unit broke away and was blocking the airflow. While the unit was open, we had it serviced. The contractor pointed out other historical issues such as the condenser line not draining properly. He tested the drainage line and made recommendations to repair. The entire amount was very reasonable and the unit is in good shape going forward. We also got a discount on servicing the A/C unit later in the year (which it needs) by purchasing a combo package for both the furnace and A/C service. Great job AAA!
Description of Work: Craig from ABC Cooling & Heating came out to service a non-funtioning gas 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
$350
Sergiy Z.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Very professional start to finish, communicated pro-actively both the schedule and every step of the onsite work. Left the site clean and went over all the features. Top notch team.
Description of Work: replaced furnace with multi-zone capable unit installed AC replaced thermostats
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
$16,000
Julia H.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Email response time was very fast, they were able to schedule an appointment on same day of inquiry. The technician was able to answer all my questions and was very courteous.
Description of Work: Furnace tune-up.
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
$89
James H.
02/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
 + -1 more
Great phone service, reasonable estimate, tech on time, job done - what's to complain about? Would use again.
Description of Work: Full Duct cleaning - 2 zones
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
$500
Karen P.
02/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We had a 20 year old furnace that was malfunctioning. ABC replaced a couple of different parts but that did not solve the problem. We eventually concluded that we needed a new furnace, which we bought from ABC and had them install it. They gave us full credit for the costs we had incurred to try to fix our old one. The ABC repair people were unfailingly polite and on time, but they once brought the wrong part and we had to wait a couple of days for the new one, and they did not check that the water heater pilot light was on when they reconnected the gas after the furnace replacement, entailing one final (free) service call. For these reasons, our "Overall Experience" is good but not excellent. This is a high quality company. They are not the cheapest, but they are conscientious and give good value for money.
Description of Work: Attempted repair of 20 year old furnace which was ultimately unsuccessful, followed by purchase of a new furnace from the same company.
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
$3,200
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Thank you so much for your review of our company. We thank you for choosing us to replace the unit, and we hope you really enjoy it. We really fee blessed to have the team that we have working for us. So glad to hear that you noticed the positives in them as well. We truly are sorry about the couple of hick-ups on the job, and although we try to keep those at a minimum, we are glad you were so patient and understanding that mistakes can happen. :) Thanks for trusting us, and once again for your kind words. Please let us know anytime you need anything. We answer phones and respond to emails/online needs 24/7, with no overtime charges. ~Andrea ABC Cooling & Heating 888-893-COOL (2665) andread@abccooling.com
Sherry E.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
From my phone conversation with Gloria in the morning, to the completion of the work by Craig early afternoon, it was a smooth and professional experience. I had a difficult to diagnose problem that I had been working with another company for weeks and still my furnace wasn't working. The technician was very knowledgable and competant. He had the part I needed with him and repaired it. I would highly recommend ABC Heating and Cooling.
Description of Work: WONDERFUL SERVICE START TO FINISH
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Customer, What a wonderful thing to hear! Thank you so much for leaving these kind comments. So glad to hear that Craig was able to to quickly diagnose and fix the issue! Craig has been with us for a very long time and we are so blessed to have him on our team! Please feel free to get in touch with us at anytime for anything you need. We answer the phones and respond to emails/online needs 24/7! ~Andrea D. marketing ABC Cooling & Heating 888-893-COOL (2665) andread@abccooling.com
Mark G.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
This was a fantastic experience. It was certainly educational and something I now wish I had done seven years ago when I bought the house. The ABC folks were knowledgeable, professional and very friendly.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating provided a thorough, full home energy audit. They inspected inside, outside, underneath and everywhere in between for air leaks, heat leaks, gas leaks, and any construction anomalies. Once the physical audit was complete, they put together a comprehensive report detailing the status of each aspect of the home and how upgrades and modifications could improve the comfort of the home and reduce energy bills.
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
$100
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
It's so great to hear how well your audit went! Isn't the process so interesting?! We are so glad to hear that you found the same value in the audit and the report that we all do at ABC. Please let us know what your results are like, if you end up having any of the energy upgrade work done. Thanks again for the gracious words about your experience with our team. :) Please don't hesitate to contact us with anything you need anytime. We answer phones and respond to emails/online needs 24/7! ~Andrea D. marketing ABC Cooling & Heating 888-893-COOL (2665) andread@abccooling.com
Michael K.
01/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I had a furnace that was intermittently working. The pilot light was on, but the furnace flame would never turn on. I had ABC come by and diagnose the issue. They came by my house within hours of my initial call. They were able to diagnose it as a faulty spark ignition control unit within 10minutes. And then the cost of the replacement came. The unit was $516.00 and I was a little shocked. I agreed to go ahead with the replacement. After looking online I was able to find the exact spark ignition control unit from amazon.com for $103.00. That markup seems a bit ridiculous to me. I will say the service and technician was great. But the cost for the unit was unacceptable.
Description of Work: Fast and Great Service But Way Over Priced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$516
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Member, Thanks so much for the review. So glad we were able to get out to your home quickly and diagnose the problem accurately. I am sorry you feel the price was too high. I just wanted to remind you that pricing for a service company is much different than buying just a part online or at a supply house. Our pricing is for the full service, which includes coming out to you, having our skilled, knowledgeable technicians diagnose the issue, then do the repair themselves. We are confident in our pricing and feel that with a service-based company, you get what you pay for. Also, I'm sure they let you know, but our repairs ALL come with a one year parts AND labor warranty. Should anything happen to the part or any error in the workmanship, we will be out there to fix it at no cost to you whatsoever. When replacing things yourself, you wouldn't have that warranty. Again, thank you so much for using our services. We hope you realize that there really is value in our service, knowledge to diagnose problems, promise to back our work, and the peace in knowing we have been around for over 55 years for you and will be around for another 55 years for anything you need! Please call us anytime for anything! ~Andrea D. andread@abccooling.com 888-893-2665
Paul H.
01/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The home energy audit was thourough and well done for all I could tell. Ultimately it was an estimate for work that I think had a price tag that was a bit too high. All in all, they were professional, I was given the impression that if they did it that it would be done well. We did not go down that path though because the price was a bit too much for us at the time.
Description of Work: In depth estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$99
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Thanks so much for the kind review, and for using our company to perform the audit for you. So glad to hear it went well. Sorry to hear that now is not the right timing for you guys, with our pricing. Please keep us in mind, down the road, if you ever decide to get the work done. We would love to see what we can do for you as far as finding local and state-funded rebates, credits, financing options etc. Again, thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to come out to your home and meet you, and we hope to hear from you again soon. ~Andrea D. ABC Cooling & Heating andread@abccooling.com 88-893-2665
Huey B.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I chose this company from Angie's List because it was highly touted and even so, I was still suspect of just how good the service would prove to be in my experience. I called the company and was treated very professionally on the phone. We set up an appointment and a window and the price structure was explained to me up front, which I was impressed with. On the day of the appointment, I recieved a phone call about 30 minutes before the technician showed up - Another Plus. When the technician showed up he was a true professional who took the time to listen to my description of the trouble and who asked me a couple of troubleshooting questions before diving in. In less than 20 minutes he had heater running again. The problem turned out to be something very simple. Due to my lack of knowledge with heaters, he could have told me anything and charged me for any part at any price. Instead, he took the time to explain how he fixed the heater and what I could do in the future to improve efficiency. There was no price gouging and needless to say - I would use ABC again.
Description of Work: On time, professional, and honest
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Member, Thank you so much for the kind words in this review. This makes our day to hear customers saying these great things about our team. We are very blessed to have the office staff and technicians that we do. We are so proud of them, their skill level and commitment to our company. Please feel free to call us anytime with anything you need. We answer our phones and respond to emails and online needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ~Andrea D. ABC Cooling & Heating andread@abccooling.com 888-893-2665
Charles S.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
After a fiasco with another company, ABC arrived on one day's notice to perform maintenance on our furnace. Kumar arrived in a clean, well maintained van. He did all the work promised in a clean and professional manner. Obviously the fan and motor was filthy and he said he could take it out for $200, but needed to be sure he had no other appointments. I agreed and he called the office then began the process of removing the fan assembly exhibiting knowledge and skill. At the end of the day, Kumar did the job and only charged us $169 for the entire job that also includes another maintenance job next October and comes with a six-month "No Breakdown Guarantee". I can't thank Kumar, Linda and Sue enough for their professionalism and excellent service. I highly recommend this company and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling and Heating to the Rescue!!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$169
Response from Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Member, So glad to see such a great review. Thank you so much for calling our company and for those kind words. We are happy to hear we were able to be there for you so quickly. That makes us proud. Please feel to call us for anything, anytime. We answer our phones and respond to emails/online needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Welcome to the ABC family! ~Andrea D. ABC Cooling & Heating andread@abccooling.com 888-893-2665
Loren L.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They adjust our heating and air unit and do a tune up yearly, . They don't try to make us purchases services we don't need. ABC Cooling & Heating is a trustwrthy company. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: ABC Cooling & Heating have come out to our home for the last 5 years for maintence and service.
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 Bell Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air
Member, Wow, thank you so much for this kind review and for your loyalty to our company. This warms our hearts to hear. We have been around over 55 years and are excited about the next 55! Give us a call anytime you need anything at all. Looking forward to seeing you at your next maintenance visit! ~Andrea D. ABC Cooling & Heating andread@abccooling.com 888-893-2665
Jeffrey E.
01/2013
2.0
insulation, energy audit
 + 0 more
In short, the experience was terrible. While every company will have a bad day, ABC's actions to rectify their mistakes made an already bad experience worse. Initially, we contracted with ABC in August 2012 to perform a home energy audit. Once the audit was completed, we agreed on a course of action, which included: improved attic insulation, new baffles on the eaves, and a metallic bubble over the attic stairs. David, the technician completing the audit, was very professional. Five stars. He walked me around the house and showed me the heat leakage through the IR camera. Awesome. The trouble began when the crew spraying eighteen inches (18") of insulation into our attic knocked a duct loose, which was not discovered until David returned to do the follow-up audit. Fixing this required two additional visits to our home: one to find the loose duct and reattach it and second to redo the audit. In parallel, we replaced the windows in our home to increase our rebate. When submitting our rebate paperwork, ABC did not indicate a window-replacement permit was required, which required us to make two separate trips to the city planning office. The last piece of our retrofit involved the metallic bubble over the attic stairs. Due to inaccurate measurements by ABC, they visited our home three additional times to finally install it correctly. In summary, it took eight visits by ABC, two trips to the city planning office, and four months to complete our energy audit and corresponding retrofits. While every company has a bad day, I cannot recommend ABC to my friends and family.
Description of Work: We contracted with ABC in late August 2012 to perform a home energy audit. After their initial report, we contracted with ABC to insulate our attic, retest the house, and file our PG&E rebate paperwork.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$6,000
gerald C.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Repairs were quick professional and politely done.
Description of Work: The blower fan was not working. He fixed it quickly and recommended repairs to prevent exhaust from the gas flame mixing with the heated air going to the house (carbon monoxide going to the living room being a bad thing)
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
$180
Tiffany B.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My 91 yer old Grandmother hasa floor heater which is not working very well. Although it was replaced less than te years ago. After scouring Angie's List I came acros ABC Cooling and Heating. Sue called me first thing in the morning and scheduled a appointment for an esimate. Not only did the tehnician look at my Grandmothers's heater, he also took a look at th second heater in teh house. Sue gave us a follow up call and we look forward to exploring repairs and cost. Th technician was very generous with his time.
Description of Work: Estimate and review of equipment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Sharyn A.
01/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
It was very hot and the A/C at our rental house was not working..They were very prompt and came out same day as called..They serviced the A/C and replace a part and got the A/C working again!
Description of Work: A/C service care & replace dual cap
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$222
Gail R.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We returned home late this Saturday night in January to find our 30 year old furnace not working and the house very cold. Most H-vac companies were closed weekends but when I called ABC on Sunday the friendly dispatcher said they could have someone here between 2pm and 6pm. They said there would be a $59 charge for the diagnostic with an estimate offered for any needed repairs. Ben arrived a little before 5pm, diagnosed the problem, told us the price of replacing the worn out part, and had its replacement in his truck. When we asked, he told us the replacement cost for the entire furnace, which was considerably higher than the cost of the part. Despite its age our unit has been otherwise effective, so we went with the part. Because of our 10% Angie's list discount, the ignition module price was reduced by $45. The repair was successful and the house warmed up very quickly. Ben was friendly, informative, and fast. Great service.
Description of Work: Repaired our non-functioning furnace by replacing the spark ignition module.
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
$464
Leo G.
01/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Heating failure. Did not hear from them.
Description of Work: Heating failure. Did not hear from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$220
Elaine M.
01/2013
4.0
energy audit
 + -1 more
The technician came and spent 4 hours looking at air flow and electrical usage and our power bills. He ran the blower door test, he checked the A/C and the furnace and air ducts. He explained what he found as he went and said it would be summarized in a report. He was very professional and very good at explaining things. The second man came a few weeks later and went over the report that looked at various parts of our house efficiency - air gaps, A/C, etc Since we had already done extensive work to improve our efficiency, the house was at the top of the charts in efficiency. Our A/C and furnace are at the age they need to be replaced so we talked about possible replacements. Unfortunately, he did not ask what was important to us at the beginning so we ended up looking at products that did not do what we needed. We did eventually get to the point of a couple of air conditioners and furnaces that might fit the bill. The salesman was not pushy and in fact didn't really ask for the sale. Overall experience was well worth what we paid and I would encourage you to consider using this company or another like it to help make your house healthier and more energy efficient.
Description of Work: The technician came in and inspected our house from top to bottom including the blower door. It was a very thorough inspection. A different man came and presented the report of the findings and made recommendations to improve our efficiency. I did this as a test to see how well the previous work was holding up and the house passed with flying colors. I also wanted to know if there was something further we should be doing. The only drawback was the second man did not ask us what was important to us so some of his recommendations on what type of furnace to buy were not coordinated with what we wanted and it got a bit confusing with all the different products presented. Overall, they did a great job of auditing the house on energy efficiency and explaning the results.
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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.