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Gault Energy

Heating and Air Conditioning, Heating Oil, Water Heaters,

About us

The oldest family-owned and operated energy company in Fairfield County, Gault Energy & Home Solutions prides itself on being the energy partner of choice for homeowners throughout the area. We are a full service, fuel-neutral energy company that provides our customers with Bioheat heating oil and propane delivery, low cost electricity, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment installation, stand-by generator installation, as well as maintenance and repair.

Business highlights

162 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

BIOHEAT HEATING OIL DELIVERY | PROPANE GAS DELIVERY | GENERAC & KOHLER GENERATOR INSTALLATION & SERVICING | AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLTION & SERVICING | HEATING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION & SERVICING | WATER HEATER INSTALLATION & SERVICING | OIL & PROPANE TANK INSTALLATION | INDOOR AIR QUALITY PRODUCTS | SERVICE PLANS FOR ALL HEATING & COOLING EQUIPMENT | SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY

Services we don't offer

NA

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.438 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
13%
3
8%
2
8%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

BRIAN R.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair, heating oil companies
  + 1 more
Excellent work and open communication. Courteous, reliable, efficient and responsive.
Description of Work: Ongoing Annual Maintenance and breakdown services of HVAC equipmemnt Replacement of entire Heating System Equipment Reliable and fair cost provision of Oil supplies for 16 years

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

Martha M.
11/2016
4.0
heating oil companies
  + -1 more
I've never had a problem with them. I don't know of anything where they are lacking. They come, fill the oil tank, and they contact me when it's time to service the furnace. They take care of the scheduling.
Description of Work: Provide heating oil and service the furnace.

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

Joseph M.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and came out when they said they would. We had very little down time on the propane usage and the leak was repaired immediately and with no issues.
Description of Work: We had a propane smell coming from one of the propane tanks on the property and they had to come and locate the leak and repair it.

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
$350

Michael P.
10/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were just average. They did the same thing anybody else would do but were very expensive.
Description of Work: Heating system repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$500

charles D.
09/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They want to sell me new equipment. And want to charge me to service what they all ready should have been servicing.
Description of Work: Gault was servicing the equipment at the house I just bought. The previous owner may or may not have have called to service the equipment. The equipment is dirty. There was an oil spill. And the service tags have not been marked for three years. Gault took her money. Did they do any service? I don't know. The air handler had a bad bearing. The boiler has a crack.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0

$200

Response from Gault Energy
We have been in touch with Angie's list member since he purchased the home. Our account and service managers met with him to review the condition of the heating units and confirmed that tune-ups have been done. The main house was done 5/10/13. The cottage was less accessible due to the tenant's availability but we have been out to perform maintenance on this equipment also. Our Service Manager pointed out that the boiler in the pool room is in good condition and not cracked. However, the boiler has a cracked combustion chamber due to age and wear and tear and needs to be repaired. This is a common, minor repair. While there, our Service Manager quoted the member a price to repair. The air handler blower wheel was out of balance and needs to be replaced. Again, the age of this is estimated to be around 30 years old and subject to wear and tear over time. The oil tank failed and leaked. This was not due to negligence by Gault but also due to the advanced age of the equipment. The necessary environmental departments were notified and clean-up and testing were done March 2013. As stated above, minor repairs are needed due to the age of the equipment. We have not asked the member to pay for any service that had not been done with the former owners Gault had a long-standing relationship with the previous owners and provided them with excellent service over the years. We request that the member contact our Service Manager if he would like to discuss repair options further.

Roy S.
08/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Gault Sales person John Button came to our house in June 2013 to inspect our old A/C unit and recommend a course of action. They proposed replacement of our current defective unit with a new condenser and air handling unit as well as all other wiring etc.- shortly thereafter he submitted a detailed estimate which was competitive. He expalined to me in detail what he would do and also discussed alternatives with me. I had to follow up with them a bit to schedule an appointment. A date for installation was finally agreed upon for mid July 2013. Their staff came in promptly on the date/time agreed upon. They were professional, well mannered and knowledgeable and finished the installation within one day as scheduled. Had to make a post service call as there seemed to be a minor problem with a thermostat but they came in promptly to correct. Overall I was impressed with this company and would recommend them to other homeowners.
Description of Work: Replaced our old central air conditioning system at our house.

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
$5,700

Martha R.
07/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were professional, responsive and punctual, but their price was way out of the ballpark.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from GAULT Energy to change our oil burner to a gas burner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$14,000

Response from Gault Energy
Quotes on equipment replacement can vary from company to company depending on the type of equipment quoted. Without knowing if the other quotes given were exactly the same as Gault's, and the scope of work involved, it is difficult for us to defend our quoted price. We would have welcomed the opportunity to compare the quotes to make sure they were equal.

Michael G.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They kept me informed about what was happening. The initial detailed estimate was incredibly accurate. I was actually surprised, I thought it was going to be more expensive. Before they performed any work, they clearly talk me through exactly what they were going to do. And it was all done in a very timely fashion. All was very good in terms of scheduling appointments for both pre- and post-service and customer service was excellent. They were very knowledgeable about the product and were able to answer all my questions. So overall I'm pretty impressed.
Description of Work: GAULT Energy did our air-conditioner for us.

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
$13,700

J Brian F.
12/2012
5.0
heating oil companies
  + -1 more
I am doing a conversion to natural gas for the whole house. So I am getting rid of my propane and fuel suppliers because it is expensive. In two days, I am going to be disconnecting and tell them to come get their tank and thank them for their service but I do not need them anymore. They do fuel oil and propane. I am getting away from that. They are good guys. I got a good price from them. They were responsive and they came on their own delivery schedule. I never not had fuel. They were very professional. They are local guys. I would use them again if I had too.
Description of Work: I have been using Gault Energy for propane.

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

Ian G.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We needed to replace an aging heating system, and Gault was highly professional and knowledgeable in discussing our options with us. Once the decision was made, the installation was scheduled in very short order. There were a couple of technical problems after the installation was done, but Gault was very responsive in sending a technician to check out the problems and solve them.
Description of Work: Installation of a new boiler and water tank

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
$10,000

Rudy B.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Work was done in 2 days, including hauling the old boiler. Very professional installation with no unpleasant last minute surprises. Our oil consumption is 1/3 of what it used to be with the old boiler.
Description of Work: Replaced a 1955 oil boiler with a Energy Kinetics 2000 system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Elizabeth T.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, heating oil companies
  + 0 more
I really trust the company. They have done some work for us in the past and they have always been very honest. Last year our hot water tank went out and it leaked all over the basement. They were able to get a new hot water heater installed that same day. Their technician worked late so that I didn't have to go without hot water in the house because I have a small child. They're not the cheapest out there but they get an A+ for responsiveness. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest them to anyone. They go above and beyond to make sure you have what you need; if you don't they are going to make it right.
Description of Work: I use Gault Energy for heating oil. In May they did a full cleaning of our HVAC system and air conditioning. They also replaced some worn out parts on our furnace.

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
$338.18

Gennie C.
04/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The person who they did send had zero knowledge of what I was asking him to do, claimed that he was not capable of the things I was asking of him and initially refused to go up into the attic to even LOOK at the unit until we insisted. I got on the phone with his manager who continued to assure me that the technician was capable of doing all the things I had mentioned; the manager had to continue to call his technician who basically balked every step of the way. The technician had a wide eyed look and seemed to be completely out of his element. Long story short, I wasted a lot of my time and my agent's time and very little was accomplished. On the bright side, the company did not contact me afterwards to charge for the visit - I suspect they realized that the visit was a complete disaster. The company called me to apologize for the mistake and explained that they don't usually do the service I was requesting. I give them a lot of credit for admitting the error and thus find that overall, they are a responsible organization that just made a mistake.
Description of Work: I was closing on a house and asked the company to send over a service technician that was capable of inspecting the existing HVAC system in detail and assess the condition of the units and determine and repairs or maintenance needed. I also told them in advance that there was a gas smell that I needed them to inspect. I mentioned my needs to two separate people within the firm (the admin and the manager of the technicians) and was assured that they would send over the right person.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Gault Energy
Our apologies to the member for the misunderstsanding of her request. Recognizing this was a misunderstanding on our part, we did not charge her. At Gault, customer service is a priority and we attempt to resolve all situations to the customer's satisfaction. We thank the member for her understanding in this matter.

Marianna F.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were great. They were prompt, courteous and knew what to do. They came quickly and fixed it and I haven't had any problems since. The charged a reasonable price. They made a mistake with the billing but took care of it immediately. I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: They came out to do a minor repair on the fan unit on the cental A/C unit.

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

Gordon S.
09/2011
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Service was reliable but the fuel was much more expensive than at my other house which is served by a different dealer. Their office people are difficult to deal with. Could not get them to even change the billing to the proper address. They never did set up the account on direct debit in spite of multiple requests. Eventually, I gave up asking. When we sold the house, we had difficulty getting them to do a tank reading. They gave the lawyers the wong information and almost held up our closing over a small balance they claimed they were owed but which had been paid.
Description of Work: They provided fuel oil service for almost a year for a house that we inherited.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0

$3,000

Response from Gault Energy
Our company apologizes to the member for any inconvenience or challenges he experienced. Our records indicate that on 1/5/11 we were advised that the homeowner we were deliverying to passed away and we did change the billing address to 132 Peaceable Hill Rd per the caller's request. We did mail two direct debit authorization forms in January 2011, but did not receive back the information required to submit for direct debit. We did a final reading on the home and, as normal practice, notified the attorney of measurement and the balance on account that day. Unfortunately, the check for the outstanding balance did not arrive in our office before the closing information was sent. The check arrived and was posted the following day. Gault Energy is a company that offers fair and competitive rates on all of our energy needs. Prices from one company to another can vary on any given day depending on when a company needs to replenish their oil supply. Gault Energy has a reputation for providing excellent customer service. We encourage members to read the other reports posted on the site from Angie's list members as they validate our high ratings.

Helen R.
04/2011
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Their estimate was the highest of the three we got, but not by too much. A bit of follow-up to get the quote down, but not too bad; real problem came when I repeatedly had to follow-up and ask for the maintenance agreement quote on the unit, and was finally told that they were overhauling all their contracts and that I would have to wait because the sales rep could not get the maintenance dept. to give me a quote. I made it clear we could not go forward without the maintenance agreement, and we are still waiting. No calls nor any contact from them after that. They were nice, and professional, until we got lost in the shuffle.
Description of Work: Contacted them to come out for an estimate to replace an AC unit and coil on our existing HVAC system. They called me back quickly and came out promptly to give me an estimate. Then it stalled.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Gault Energy
We want to thank Member for the opportunity to quote her business and for the time she took to evaluate our performance. Member was most pleased with the speed of our response to her inquiry and in the setting of a timely appointment. She also felt our quote was produced promptly and was competitive. However, we were slow to provide written annual maintenance agreements for her air conditioning, gas furnace and fireplace log sets. Our new versions of those agreements were at the printers. We have recently extended our sincere apologies to Member. We should have explained the status of our new maintenance plans more clearly. Gault Energy is proud of our reputation for great service. One can see that in the extremely high grades given by all other members who have dealt with Gault. We regret the minor lapse and want to assure future inquiries they will receive the same WOW service for which Gault has become known since 1863.

Michael J.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were the first company I got a quote from. They were very fast in giving that quote. I was not there when they gave me the quote. I had the quote given to me within two days of their visit. I rate them high overall.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from GAULT Energy for an air conditioning system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Phil S.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are heating oil suppliers and we got the service we wanted. They kept the tank full and I don't have anything specifically negative to say about them. I got a statement from the company a couple of days later. They are a little spendy.
Description of Work: Gault Energy provided me with heating oil.

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

$2,400

Garry B.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were fine. There was absolutely no problem. They were quick and came on time. I think the price was fine but I am not familiar with the price. I think it is the going rate in our area.
Description of Work: I used Gault Energy for air conditioning seasonal service. They checked everything out.

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
$250

Jeff L.
09/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, holiday decorators
  + 0 more
During the multi day 100 degree record heatwave that impacted the east cost, one air conditioning condensor broke. I contacted Gault and was able to get someone out ot my house the next day despite incredible demand from others with similar problems. The fix was quick and professional. I use Gualt as my heating oil provider, which is their primary business and I imagine this to be a prequesite for expiditious non-heating repairs. I would highly reccommend Gault for heating oil delivery...just be sure to be armed with competitor quotes if you plan on locking in a rate. I find that is the only way to get a competitve rate from any small per unit margin on high volume buisness.
Description of Work: Repaired air conditioning condensor. The probelem was a simple part replacment (solenoid?) as opposed to an unfixable 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
$120

JOEL P.
09/2010
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I heard from other people that they were a good company to do business with, so I called them. They were friendly and co-operative and came quickly and gave me an estimate. There was another company I liked better, so I used them.
Description of Work: Gault Energy came out in July or August and gave me a bid for an air-conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRUCE & TRISH L.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are always good, friendly and know what they are doing. The price that they charge is according to the price charged in our area. Everything else about them is excellent and I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: We use the services of Gault Energy for our heating and AC work. They did the yearly tune up on our AC about three weeks ago.

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

Jeff L.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The company was prompt and easy to deal with. Their pricing is competitive, but they are not the cheapest options out there. Service is excellent.
Description of Work: I use Gualt as my oil service provider, for which they do a good job. I also used Gualt to repair a leaking elbow joint in one of my air exchangers.

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
$200

Mark K.
02/2010
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I have used Gault for nearly 30 years. They are a local business with deep roots in the community. They provided trusted, reliable service. Their technicians are highly experienced and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They installed a new water heater under warranty and gave me the best solution.

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
$1,500

TED S.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
everything is working out well. no problems.
Description of Work: home heating oil delivery and oil burner 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
$1,700
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Contact information

11 Ferry Lane West, Westport, CT 06880

http://www.gaultenergy.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Heating Oil,
Water Heaters,
Holiday Decorating,
Chimney Repair,
Masonry,
Landscaping

FAQ

Gault Energy is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Gault Energy accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Gault Energy offers free project estimates.
Yes, Gault Energy offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gault Energy does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Gault Energy offers emergency services.
Yes, Gault Energy offers warranties.
Gault Energy offers the following services: BIOHEAT HEATING OIL DELIVERY | PROPANE GAS DELIVERY | GENERAC & KOHLER GENERATOR INSTALLATION & SERVICING | AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLTION & SERVICING | HEATING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION & SERVICING | WATER HEATER INSTALLATION & SERVICING | OIL & PROPANE TANK INSTALLATION | INDOOR AIR QUALITY PRODUCTS | SERVICE PLANS FOR ALL HEATING & COOLING EQUIPMENT | SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY
NA

Contact information

11 Ferry Lane West, Westport, CT 06880

http://www.gaultenergy.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM