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Badger Bob's

Appliance Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Appliance Repair - Small,

About us

Badger Bob's Services is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Sarasota, Manatee and North Charlotte county areas with quality and pride for over 30 years. Our team doesn't just say we are committed to providing fast, reliable service...we live that promise every day. We've earned the trust of our loyal customers and we hope you will give us the change to earn yours too. It's Badger Bob's Services for all you Air Conditioning, Appliances and Plumbing needs! Call (941) 225-2264 Today! Service...it's Who We Are

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Air conditioning, Appliance and Plumbing Services. In need of something new, we install Whirlpool appliances, Carrier Air Conditioning Systems and Rheem Hot Water Tanks.

Services we don't offer

At this time we do not offer electrical.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8105 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 105 reviews

Bill H.
07/2023
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Maintenance contract service came out three months ago with pan filled with slime and sludge, never cleaned it out. Three months later our air conditioner shuts down they come after three days of no air conditioning. Tech did a great job and I question why the three months ago contract the tech didn’t clear it out. He said call the office which I did and I spoke to Aly, she couldn’t be be any rouder and in my face telling me about a warranty and this is not a warranty issue. It’s a maintenance issue. I explained it to her three months inch of sludge does not happen from air conditioning, it takes over a year it may happen. She was rude, obnoxious and in my face!!!
Description of Work: Regular maintenance 3 months ago was not performed and 3 months later the slime build up shut down house air conditioner, and charged &189.00 for another tech to come and clean out line which should have been done 3 months earlier with the 1 inch of slime in the pan…Aly the phone rep was rude and no help, just in your face saying it was warranty issue???? It was a maintenance issue that was not performed!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$189

jeffery S.
01/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I hired Badger Bob's because they offered plumbing and electrical skills and my project required both. My project was completed on budget, and I am very pleased the crews and quality of the work. No project is without surprises and BB adapted and held to the original estimate. Badger Bob has earned the opportunity to bid on my future projects.
Description of Work: I needed an electrical line and water line run from my house to my dock.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

John H.
11/2021
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
It went fantastic. They were punctual reliable and professional. We have been in Florida for years and Always used them. Never a service complaint. Armando and his team are phenomenal
Description of Work: Equipment breakdown with air conditioner

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

Roman K.
07/2021
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
1. They have connected "Drain Line" from control unit into a "Brine tank" overflow valve. Imagine that, they did it. This would immediately break your system if I would turn it on. 2. They have hard-mounted serviceable filtration system. It should be easily ejectable. If you do not have part to do a job, they do not take on the job. If you are missing part, ask a homeowner before doing a job. What can be easier? 3. They have left system leaking water. 4. They won't perform softener system startup. No clue why. At least they should measure hardness level of the water and recommend homeowner desired settings.
Description of Work: Water Softener and Whole House Filtration System

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$975

James C.
08/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. It was late at night, around 11:00 pm, but the repair person came within 30 minutes! He was friendly and knowledgeable. In fact, he showed me how I could take care of the problem myself if it came up again!
Description of Work: Repair Air Conditioner

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
$169

Nik P.
04/2019
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The service was very good, excellent. The technician was very well trained, worked very efficiently. They were very quick, they take their service request very promptly. Pricing was very good.
Description of Work: Repaired a problem with my freezer, dishwasher, and cleaned up my dryer 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
$89

Richard S.
01/2019
1.0
appliance repair, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
used them before for simple repair and were excellent. Not this time. first called about 45 days ago for problem, well described, which typically is one of 3 parts failing, since only thing microwave couldn't do was heat - thus magnetron, diode, etc. First repairman arrived quickly - one or 2 days. Said I needed a part -obviously. Ordered. Another repairman came a couple of days later. Ah, first guy guessed wrong - "normally I change all 3 parts as these tend to fail". Had the parts with him but needed for next stop. Ordered parts. After 3 WEEKS I had not gotten a call or mail, etc, about delay, Called. Spoke with someone courteous, efficient and fast around Dec. 10 - parts on "back order" and "expected Dec. 15". No word from Badger Bob so I called again. Now back order quoted Dec. 21 delivery. These parts BTW are not exclusive to Bosch, only the Bosch P/N's. Explained this -no luck. Christmas and New Years' dinners now passed without the microwave. Called again yesterday, Jan. 2. Viola, you guessed, back order date now Jan.11. I said if parts not in and installed within next week to consider order and work cancelled. Since I was never contacted or updated for followup was really annoyed. Customer service said they would have someone call back. This is end of 2nd day - won't happen. This is 100% on management for poor customer service/ job follow-up. Maybe this message will get to the right place. The employees I have contacted, again, have all been very courteous and seemingly capable. I am not a "do-it-my-way" crank, Been with Angis's List for over 10 years and never sent a negative report, Owned/ran several multi-million $ businesses, plus earned an Ivy League Master's degree in Business Policy. Advice: If they can't get the repair right first time, cancel.
Description of Work: built-in microwave repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Marcia & David G.
10/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We needed to replace our AC System and Ductwork in our 40-year-old home. Our particular AC needs are very complicated… my wife provides care for her elderly mother in our home, and her mother’s temperature needs are very different from ours. Therefore, we needed an affordable way to zone our house into three different temperature sections (our master suite, the living area, and the mother-in-law suite). We were also very curious about the new variable speed technologies that provide both energy savings and a consistent temperature and humidity control. We interviewed over 10 HVAC companies in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. We also compiled a spreadsheet analysis to compare all the pros and cons of the different AC systems, as well as the service companies and guarantees. Zoned systems must be designed and installed properly in order to achieve the desired comfort levels and savings. Our own research emphasized that the installation company we used was more important than the equipment itself. Therefore, we asked very specific questions of all the candidates. Bruce Lyons of Badger Bob’s Air Conditioning provided the most thorough explanations, and he recommended a quality system within our budget. In fact, he was one of only two representatives that provided a complete answer to our most important zoning question. Bruce was always available to address our followup requests and concerns during this process. Once we made our final decision, the entire installation process went smoothly. Badger Bob’s install crew (T. J., Abe, Johnny, and Yuri) were some of the most knowledgeable, courteous and friendly techs that we have ever met. Their attention to detail and professional installation of our new equipment was impressive. After the installation, Armando Diaz, their Service Manager, came by to inspect, configure, and train us on the new wifi thermostat. In addition, Bruce contacted us a week later to make sure everything was working properly and that we were happy with the system. We love our new AC system! It is extremely quiet, both inside and out. Each zone maintains its own consistent temperature, and we are already noticing energy savings on the FPL Dashboard after only 2.5 weeks. The mobile app is great for monitoring and easily making adjustments for each zone while away from home. Thank you, Badger Bob's, for a wonderful AC system!
Description of Work: 1) New AC System with Zoning Equipment; 2) All New Ductwork

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

Julie B.
09/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well but when they installed it a bracket broke, which we observed the next day when it looked like it was about to fall off the ceiling in the garage. They came back right away and fixed it. The other thing is that we hoped with a slightly larger and brand new unit our summer electric bill would be lower but we haven't seen much change. We also noted when our thermostat was set as we normally do the house was warmer than expected and they came out again after a few days and adjusted it. In the end we are happy.
Description of Work: We had a new whole house Central AC unit installed.

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

Dan D.
07/2018
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Compressor shot on 10+ year old. No BS to get big repair bill. Time for the dump.
Description of Work: Refrig did not cool.

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
$100

Lucia R.
06/2018
1.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
NIGHTMARE! The humidity level where I live MUST be no higher than 60%. so I use a freestanding temp/humidity monitor and check it several times a day. On May 16th, Badger Bob did an annual AC checkup in the condo I rent. Since the AC unit ran too frequently I asked their person to see if he could find a problem. He didn't find any issue but shortly after he left the humidity started to increase. I turned the air temp down to reduce the humdiity but it kept rising. It quickly reached 94% so I bought a dehumidifier and called the condo's owner. She contacted Badger Bob again since the unit is under contract. By the time the technician arrived, the dehumidifier had been running for several days and the humidity level was 55-60%. I asked the tech to find out why the AC unit ran constantly but didn't reduce the humidity. He seemed quite elated when he found two wires were touching and said that caused the heat to turn on as soon as the air turned off. He said it was why the AC ran so much and also was causing the high humidity. He fixed it and left. However, the owner received a BILL claiming the tech had not found any issue and said I was reading the humidity level upside down. That’s totally impossible - see attached. It cannopt be read "upside down." After my landlady contacted me, I contacted Badger Bob by phone and responded to my landlady by email and copied Badger Bob. My landlady understood what happened after receiving the email. Badger Bob did NOT respond to the email. A manager returned my phone last week but no one apologized or contacted me about a solution. Worst, rudest service I have ever experienced. I would NOT recommend this company.
Description of Work: Find reason whyAC unit ran continuously but didn't reduce humidity

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$75

James C.
03/2018
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Excellent! The options for the new system were explained without any pressure. I called with questions several times, and someone was always available. With follow-up service, people came on time and were polite and affable. Well-informed and answered any questions.
Description of Work: I had a new AC unit put it and follow-up maintenance.

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
$9,000

Michele S.
03/2018
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
This is a great service company! From start to finish, I had an excellent experience with everyone at Badger Bob's when my GE microwave/convection oven needed repair. Truly professional, quality folks! I highly recommend this team.
Description of Work: Repair appliance (GE Microwave/Convection Oven)

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

Yuka I.
02/2018
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
The service person, Chrishad was very courteous and professional. He replaced and repaired our dishwasher which stopped working because of a broken motor. He called me in advance to let me know ETA and worked efficiently until he completed the task. Gave me a good instruction about operating again. I also appreciated him sharing his honest and personal thoughts about appliances in general. We would hire them again in the future,
Description of Work: We needed our dishwasher repaired.

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

Alfred C.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They sent out an representative who determined that all my ducts were in need of replacing as the house is over thirty years old. Armando quoted me a fair price and the work began the next day. The work was performed in two days and I am very satisfied with the work. The installer Brandon was exceptional, he was courteous, professional and very helpful. All of their service technicians have been very professional...Fair pricing and quality service is their key to success and why I will call them again.
Description of Work: I have used Badger Bobs before in the past for some plumbing and appliance repair work and was always satisfied both with the attentive service and fair pricing, I recently contacted them for some HVAC duct work.

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
$3,800

AMY G.
08/2017
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I'd give them an "A" for overall service. Their price was inline with other quotes I got. I would continue to use them. They are close to my office and they are involved in the community. Every time I've used them I've been happy.
Description of Work: Installed a new water heater.

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
$1,000

Diane H.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great, on time, and found a problem, took care of it right away.
Description of Work: have used Badger Bob for appliances as well as A/C. Always on time and explain everything before hand so you can make a good decision. Today it was A/C tuneup and he found the capacitor went bad. This was in our rental.

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

Jean K.
07/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Bob and Lou arrived on time, called ahead, and confirmed as I was just arriving from out of state. What appeared to be a simple install of a new double oven- was complicated by the units slightly smaller size. Moreover the base cabinet could not maintain the the weight of the new appliance. They rebuilt the bottom of the cabinet so all is secure and the unit fits the opening as if it were made for it. And they even cleaned up the wood debris with the vacuum. Highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Removal and Install of new double oven

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
$275

AILEEN S.
07/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Repair person found the problem and solved it.
Description of Work: Washer made an odd noise.

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

Response from Badger Bob's
Thank you for your business and feedback. We truly appreciate it.

Kimberly D.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
The dryer vent cleaning service was done in one day with 23 units, the ac maintenance continiues today with 23 units.
Description of Work: I have an apartment complex and they do my maintenance on AC, if there is a problem they are always readily available.

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

Judy & Peter C.
05/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Our condo association gave us this company's name because it was dependable
Description of Work: Fridge repair

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

Darlene A.
05/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Very friendly technician; knowledgeable about the unit and what was required to fix it.
Description of Work: Freezer no longer staying cold. Technician defrosted the unit and replaced the thermostat. All seems to be working.

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

Debi G.
05/2017
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
The communication was great, amount of time I waited for an appointment was very good, and the technician-Lou was very informative, polite, and clean. They sent me a picture of the technician and his background check so I knew who was coming to my door. They also sent a follow up asking how he did.
Description of Work: They installed all of my appliances.

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
$150

CJ W.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They’re expensive. They do a good job pretty much. This is a complicated house, so therefore I pay a little bit extra for them, because they do know the house. We’ve got 9 air conditioners and it is a larger job to take on.
Description of Work: I used Badger Bob’s. On the house here, they just did their annual maintenance. I have 9 air conditioners and heaters. They did the whole house for me and the all the zones. Then they put sensors in, which is for a smart home. They are electronic sensors. They also do appliances. Not at the same time, but I’ve had them do everything. I’ve had them do my pool, my dishwashers and all the appliances.

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

Frank C.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well. They quickly diagnosed corroded wire on roof and replaced it and we were back up and running in about 1 hour.
Description of Work: AC stopped working

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
$650

Contact information

215 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

www.badgerbobs.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
CAC1815977 and CFC1426265
Trade License Locale
State of Fl
Trade License Authority
State of Florida
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Appliance Repair,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Appliance Sales and Installation,
Water Heaters,
Dryer Vent Cleaning

FAQ

Badger Bob's is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Badger Bob's accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Badger Bob's offers free project estimates.
No, Badger Bob's does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Badger Bob's does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Badger Bob's offers emergency services.
Yes, Badger Bob's offers warranties.
Badger Bob's offers the following services: Air conditioning, Appliance and Plumbing Services. In need of something new, we install Whirlpool appliances, Carrier Air Conditioning Systems and Rheem Hot Water Tanks.
At this time we do not offer electrical.

Contact information

215 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

www.badgerbobs.com

Service hours

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