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Zenner & Ritter Home Services

Heating and Air Conditioning, Generator, Water Heaters,

About us

Zenner & Ritter Home Services is a woman owned family business offering residential and light commerical services since 1930. Presently we maintain a staff of over 40 professionals with a fleet of vehicles to provide prompt service. Promotions vary based on the type of service (heating, generators, plumbing, maintenance, etc.), but include financing options, rebates, Energy Star incentives and published coupons. The true savings are the energy reduction and warranty protection that our products and installations provide. They look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations!

Business highlights

95 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Energy audits blower door, infared, duct blaster, heating systems, boilers, forced air, green systems solar, geothermal, radon testing, insulation, water treatment, air conditioning ducted, unico, packaged, indoor air duct cleaning, filtration, plumbing, water heaters, tank less, sewer clean outs, sinks, faucets, toilets, water treatment, generator systems, automatic standby power, portable, fireplaces & insulation.

Services we don't offer

Roofing, siding. for the services we do not provide, references are available to other contracting firms we experienced to provide good service to our clients.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7488 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
10%
3
5%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 476-488 of 488 reviews

Leorosa L.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: There was a mix-up about the day/date of service, the scheduler apparently forgot to put us in, and the service man came the next day. The service was excellent, the service man was professional, knowledgeable courteous,and knew what he was doing. He gave excellent recommendations and arranged for us to have a new humidifier installed. |Thank you very much.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Neil S.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

James K.
02/2014
5.0
generator service
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job.
Description of Work: They installed a generac generator.

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
$8,400

Carol Z.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great experience
Description of Work: I had Zenner and Ritter come to do a furnace tune-up. I have used them in the past and they have always been professional.

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
$80

christopher D.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
see above
Description of Work: Had to have a/c checked and fixed after another contractor did work on it.. They found what the other guy did wrong and fixed it the right way. Furnace and a/c was working fine and they charged me about half what i thought it should be. Excellent , friendly and professional tech. Would definitly use again

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Michael M.
06/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Be aware that "FREE ESTIMATE" is only for a new system purchase and not for repairs or service. They tell me that sales and service are totally different things when they say "FREE ESTIMATE".
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for your review. Regarding "Free Estimates" - yes, free estimates are for replacement systems. We do not hide or disguise this fact. We invest a great deal of resources into our service technicians so that they can promptly and accurately indentify the repair need of a furnace or air conditioner rather than investing in the approach that amount to hours of "guessing" that some companies employ. We previously encountered situations where other companies that could not diagnosis issues would tell a homeowner to have us come out and determine the problem and pass the answer on to the original contractor to finish a repair. There are some repairs that are estimated for free rather than a service charge. And there are some calls that start out as chargeable service and the fee is waived. Still others the original service fee is applied toward work completed at the home. This call originally came in as a 9 year old AC unit that was freezing up the previous year and might need refrigerant added. We had not previously completed any heating, plumbing, energy services or other work at the address. Accordingly, it was properly set up as a chargeable appointment that was then cancelled. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions regarding our services or policies. Thank you! - Brian

Hasmukh P.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: I was given information about replacing our A/C on phone. When I had more Questions about A/C receptionist said someone will contact us. (2-3 days before memorial day). Nobody did until we called back after the memorial day. After that the process went smoothly.We have used Ritter and Zenner for 18 yrs for our A/C and Furnace service. They installed both when we built the house.They also do the yearly maintenance on the units for last 18 years. Therir service is excellent and their workmanship is very good.I had approximate estimate of the price from the Lennox website but I did not look around for for estimates from other companies..A/C and Furnace need to be installed properly.I was prepared to pay whatever their price was from the start then having to call another company with problems down the line if I had used the cheapest estimate from that company.From the salesperson to the tehcnician we had no issues. I do not remember that we have had to call them again for any problem after they did the installation or service in the past. Having said that I will keep my fingers crossed. We are in the process of testing this new A/C installed by them. I am kind of confident that we will not have to call them for any problems. I do not know if they do any follow up on the products they install as a part of their client satisfaction strategy. They need to respond to client inquiry in a timely manner especially if they are trying to sell a product to them. May be ours was an isolated case but I am sure they will correct this because of the experience we have had in the past using their company.

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
$5,000

Kim R.
02/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Awesome Job!!!
Description of Work: Very happy so far... We had Lenox 61V furnace installed, the men that did the work were very nice, very professional, fast and clean.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Ognian P.
01/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
See above
Description of Work: I asked for a quote for a Mr. Slim Mitsubishi split system. They were really polite and nice but their quote was 1000 USD more than the actual, I paid eventually to another contractor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
This member indicates we visited his home on or about December 1, 2011. However in reviewing our records (vehicle GPS reports, estimate schedules, service calendar, proposal files, etc.) it does not appear our representatives have ever been to his home. Multiple phone messages and a site visit was attempted to discuss the pricing concerns but a response has not been received at the time of this posting. Our estimates are developed through a free, in-home consultation as the particulars of a project (design load, utility connections, floor plan, mechanical layout, etc.) vary from house to house. Furthermore, our proposals are supported by a “Best Price Guarantee” to beat the written estimate of any competing contractor on comparable equipment. For those not familiar with Mr. Slim systems or other types of mini-splits, they are a type of system for cooling or heating a home without the need for ductwork. A low profile unit is mounted on an interior wall and connected to an exterior unit through refrigerant lines. This is a popular application for those with homes heated by boiler systems (no ductwork) or trying to condition a bonus room (e.g. above a garage, addition, etc.) without adding ductwork. In addition to different size / capacity systems, there are a variety of models offering differing features and options for mini-split systems. Some offer higher efficiency, the ability to heat as well as cool, low ambient operation, modulating output, filtration, extended warranty coverage, etc. Based on the typical installed cost of these systems and our value pricing structure, it would surprise me very much for our quote to be significantly higher than others on a comparable system.

David T.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well
Description of Work: They replaced two (2) furnaces. They did an excellent job. I am getting ready to call them again to do another location.

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
$5,000

George M.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent
Description of Work: Check of furnace and heating system

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$83.76

VINCENT S.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Good job..
Description of Work: My a/c was not cooling so I called both Zenner & Ritter & Belknap. Belknap was too busy that day but Zenner & Ritter came the same day and restored the needed freon.. All resolved on a very hot day. Good job..

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Dear Sir, Thank you for investing the time to provide feedback regarding our service visit to your home. While you appear satisfied with the timliness and quality of service, you provided an "average" grade for the pricing. Please know that for the last 80 years Zenner & Ritter, Inc. has not waivered from the mission of providing professional service at the best possible value. During the visit to your home the technician utilized Freon refrigerant has increased in price exponentially in recent years due to Federal regulations. The cost of gas, insurnace, certifications, vehicles, maintaining experienced and knowledgable employees, etc. is the investment we make in order to be able to provide the prompt service you received. More importantly, our technicians are instructed to provide APPROPRIATE service. In this age of colorful advertising and marketing "gimmicks" many companies employ technicians that are trained in sales rather than repairs. These technicians are largely commission based, receiving substantial incentives to convince a homeowner to replace a system or otherwise spend substantial monies on unnecessary accessories. As small business owners and individuals we are concious of the economic concerns prevelant in recent years and strive to provide clients with cost effective alternatives that don't empty the wallet! Again, thank you for posting your comments. We look forward to the opportunity of serving your home heating, plumbing and power needs for many years yet to come.

john V.
09/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A ok.
Description of Work: On time, job dedicated, professional conduct, excellent workmanship.

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
$4,400

Contact information

3404 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

http://www.zennerandritter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Generator,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Appliance Repair,
Insulation,
Pool and Spa Service,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps

FAQ

Zenner & Ritter Home Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Zenner & Ritter Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Zenner & Ritter Home Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Zenner & Ritter Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Zenner & Ritter Home Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Zenner & Ritter Home Services offers emergency services.
No, Zenner & Ritter Home Services does not offer warranties.
Zenner & Ritter Home Services offers the following services: Energy audits blower door, infared, duct blaster, heating systems, boilers, forced air, green systems solar, geothermal, radon testing, insulation, water treatment, air conditioning ducted, unico, packaged, indoor air duct cleaning, filtration, plumbing, water heaters, tank less, sewer clean outs, sinks, faucets, toilets, water treatment, generator systems, automatic standby power, portable, fireplaces & insulation.
Roofing, siding. for the services we do not provide, references are available to other contracting firms we experienced to provide good service to our clients.

Contact information

3404 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

http://www.zennerandritter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day