Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning is located in same West Oakland building as it was in 1927. Atlas employs an average of 35 people (seven for 25 + years) and has separate repair/maintenance and installation departments. Residential maintenance agreements and commercial service contracts are popular, also our reminder service. Energy Upgrade and California First (PACE Program) certified. Visa/Mastercard/Discover available, also financing.
Business highlights
117 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment & Repair, Furnace and Duct Replacement
They were excellent. They were really polite, knowledgeable, on time, respectful, and did a really great job. They did not try to up sell anything. They came and did their job and left. They respected our house. We just had new wood floors put down and we were concerned that they might scratch it with the equipment they brought with them. They took care while doing the work and they were very pleasant to deal with. People have great things to say about Atlas. The company is very old. I asked all kinds of questions to the person I spoke to while scheduling an appointment. She was very patient and very thorough in her explanation about different kinds of vents and what they provide. They told me that they would first use a method of cleaning the vent and if that did not work they would reschedule me. She really understood me. She gave me a lot of information and I appreciate that. They are definitely more expensive, but I was happy to use somebody who knew what they were doing.
Description of Work: I used Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co two days ago to clean the air vents.
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
$290
Michael K.
01/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
The technician wore booties on his shoes to avoid tracking mud through the house, which I appreciated. The technician was punctual, courteous, friendly and answered my questions. The work took about 90 minutes and the cost was reasonable. The experience was very good and I would use Atlas again. The technician also stopped to give a battery-jump to a neighbor's car.
Description of Work: Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning came over to perform an air duct cleaning of my 120 year old Victorian. I'm not sure if the air ducts have ever been cleaned. Atlas drove up in a vacuum truck. The technician described exactly what he was going to do -- cut a temporary hole in the plenum of the furnace to connect the vacuum. He then covered all the vents in my home and powered the vacuum truck. He walked to each of the vents and individually vacuumed each with an industrial hand vac while the vacuum truck was running. He also performed a superficial inspection of my furnace and main ducts, in case there were any noticeable problems. At the end, he sealed the hole in the plenum and answered any questions I had.
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
$240
Claudia C.
01/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
What a fantastic company to work with! When the estimator came to my house, I was very impressed with how thorough he was. He inspected every aspect of my current heating system (every vent, air intake, electrical needs, piping under the house, etc.) His estimate was the same as another company's, but he pointed out something that needed to be done which the other company missed. His proposal was much more comprehensive in outlining what needed to be done. He explained everything very clearly. Professional through and through. The installer was punctual, clean, and finished in a timely basis. He was very good at explaining how everything worked and how it was configured. Again, professional through and through. The furnace passed inspection with flying colors. In fact, the inspector commented on how consistently good Atlas is. The office staff were very responsive. None of my calls went unanswered. They sent me the rebate and tax credit forms immediately after I paid (which I did on the day the installation was finished.) Again, professionals to the core. I highly recommend Atlas, and will absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed a new furnace to replace my 37 year-old one. This required moving the shutoff switch to where I could actually reach it in an emergency, and running an overflow pipe (that may be the wrong name) under my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Andrea Y.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I was very satisfied with the professional and knowledgeable technician that came to fix the heater. Took just 5 minutes to figure out what was wrong and replace the component. The price was a bit high, but I understand that the price reflects not just the time, but the cost of business?health care, liability insurance, service vehicles, rent, salaries, etc...
Description of Work: replace electric generator on wall heater
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
$180
Stanley A.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did everything on time. They did a good job. I was an engineer myself. I knew how to check quality and they turned out to be pretty good.
Description of Work: I used the services of Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning 18 months ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Cynthia W.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Furnace did not fire up at start of winter. A service call (with another company) resulted in recommendation to replace furnace instead of repair it due to age. Got 3 estimates. Atlas was competitive with another estimate, however became the lowest bidder with 10% recession discount, $200 preseason rebate, and $190 union rebate that others did not offer. Lowest price did not mean low quality work. It is hard to imagine that any company would outperform Atlas's service. Atlas was my first estimate. As I become more knowledgeable, I called the cell number the estimator provided to ask follow-up questions. Both times, he returned my calls promptly and answered all of my questions. When another job needed to be rescheduled, he called to schedule me in the now open time slot to help ensure the work would be complete before my summer break ended. When the old furnace was removed, the installer found a huge rats' nest and two dead rats. He removed all of this and disposed of it for me. He also did work to increase airflow at no additional charge that others had recommended and for which one company billed extra. Where other companies made it sound like they would be doing special things to improve installation/efficiency, Atlas just did them as part of the job. Following installation, Atlas helps with the paperwork for all the available rebates (currently union, PG&E, and state) and explains the available federal tax credit. From start to finish, the people at Atlas were professionals who did their job well and tried to make it as easy as possible for the customer to have the best possible experience.
Description of Work: Replaced 22 year old furnace with new 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
$3,800
Mike W.
07/2010
5.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
I never really dealt with anyone else, but they were very professional and very nice.
Description of Work: They installed a new furnace did duct work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
SUSAN L.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
it has been two years, but the serviceman knew what was wrong with furance and fixed it at minimum cost.
Description of Work: old furance repair and termostat repalcement
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
$125
JUDITH B.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
One man responded and another came by to pick up a part from him for another job, but willingly stayed until problem was corrected. As the unit was on the roof and one man was needed on the first floor, it was a two person job. Their dispatch was willing to reroute people so that both men were able to be there.
Description of Work: The HVAC unit would not turn on. They diagnosed an electrical connection problem.
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
$190
Judy F.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
+ 0 more
We got a couple of other estimates. We felt very comfortable with them. We haven't done anything yet. They seemed very professional and knowledgeable about tax credits and rebates. Another guy was misleading and I didn't feel that way about Atlas. They were responsive to use when I asked follow up questions. If we end up going that way, we will consider using them.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning for the replacement of heating and air conditioning systems. We also talked about duct cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
James D.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
+ 0 more
They were prompt and able to complete the work quickly. I am very satisfied with their service and they called a month later to make sure I was.
Description of Work: They installed a new central air unit and repaired a few air ducts.
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
$6,000
Casey N.
06/2010
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
+ 0 more
They were a little bit on the expensive side. The unit they offer is not a top of the line brand.
Description of Work: Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co gave us a quote for a heating system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Response from Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co
Thank you for your feedback. Our company policy is to offer top of the line products (we carry all three major manufacturers) and to offer top quality installations each time. If you have not proceeded with this work, we would be more than happy to revisit your estimate.
Eric L.
04/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, gas leak repair
+ 0 more
They were very prompt and thorough. They came out when they said they would for the estimate. They gave me multiple options for solving the problem, including options that they don't implement. It was nice to be able to see the whole spectrum. Their prices were reasonable and it wasn't a huge deal. The execution was very good and it took less time than we expected. They stuck around to teach and talk to us about how to use the system, so they were not in a hurry to rush off.
Description of Work: I used Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning to put in a heating unit that comes out of the wall. They also inspected some gas lines and gave me advice on window repair.
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
Hazel C.
04/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We were very pleased with the company as they were quick, professional and knowledgeable. We will use them again next year to perform maintenance service on our heater.
Description of Work: We called Atlas because our heater was blowing cold air instead of warm air. We called them on Monday and they set up an appointment the next day on Tuesday. Their serviceperson came on Tuesday and told us there was a problem with a switch. He temporarily fixed the problem and ordered a replacement part which should come in by Friday at the latest. He called us Wed and said the new switch arrived and that he will come on Thu morning to install. He also told us that we don't have to pay for the part as our furnace is still under warranty. We only had to pay the labor. He also showed my husband how to change the filter and told us that we should do maintenance on the heater every year.
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
Cici H.
04/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are excellent. Their punctuality and expertise stand out. They've been in business since 1908. They are professional and don't slap you with the bill when they step in the door.
Description of Work: They replaced some parts in my heating 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
Alex D.
01/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are fantastic. They have excellent customer service, they are very responsive, and they guys always seem to know what they are doing. The pricing is average.
Description of Work: Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning takes care of my air system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Max O.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were quick and good. I found them to be pretty straightforward.
Description of Work: I used Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning to replace a furnace and do some duct work.
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
$59
Timothy R.
11/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Easy to reach and schedule an appointment. Very professional & courteous. Called the day before to verify. Technician showed up on the early side of the window. Very professional & courteous also; focused & efficient. Knew what he was doing and did a through job.
Description of Work: Complete seasonal service on my central heating system--cleaning, checking connections, inspecting for cracks, check thermostat & made recommendations.
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
$135
10/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Good. Another company had told us we should replace the entire air conditioning system, but Atlas found that most of the system was fine, with only one section needing repair. We appreciate the fact that they are willing to try to keep an older system going and aren't just pushing sales of expensive new replacements for no reason. We will ask them to perform the repair and future maintenance.
Description of Work: Diagnostic to evaluate air conditioning system in small commercial building.
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
Susan S.
10/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Their quote was the best one compared to others, so we chose them. Their services were good.
Description of Work: Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co installed new furnaces for us in May.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard S.
04/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The work was accomplished very quickly and competently. Best off all, on the second visit, when the problem may or may not have been related to the first visit, the technician did not charge for his work. I am very satisfied with my experience.
Description of Work: Forced air heating system malfunctioned, and Atlas was called to fix it. A switch was replaced, and the system was fixed very quickly and well. A few weeks later, Atlas was called back to investigate a problem with "rapid cycling," in which the heater cycled on and off, instead of staying on continuously, when heating up the house. A piece of loose insulation was found and removed, thus fixing the problem.
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
$175
David W.
04/2009
5.0
air duct cleaning
+ -1 more
The duct cleaning was done using a truck-mounted vacuum system. During this process, a section of 14" wire-flex return duct collapsed at a sharp bend dear the furnace. Although this may have been due to the materials and technique used at installation years earlier, Atlas repaired the duct at no charge. This turned a 3-hour job into a 6-hour job, but the technician and supervisor were great. They explained what had happened, and made sure that everything was cleaned, restored, and working properly before they left. They were very professional, and I will hire Atlas for any future HAC work.
Description of Work: Cleaned heating air ducts, furnace, and replaced filters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
robin A.
04/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service was great. They showed up on time and the price was reasonable. There were a few mistakes made by the salesman but in the end I am quite happy with the heater.
Description of Work: Atlas Heating installed a new heater for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Michael T.
03/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They came out here and took care of it. They took the old stuff away and cleaned it up and made everything up to code. They did a clean job. It didn't work after they put it in so I called their customer service and they had someone there in a couple of hours. Then it worked fine.
Description of Work: They replaced my furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600
Laurie B.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Everyone that I dealt with was professional and friendly. The service was excellent and I got a very good price.
Description of Work: I had an old furnace replaced.
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FAQ
Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers warranties.
Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Co offers the following services: Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment & Repair, Furnace and Duct Replacement