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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 276-300 of 488 reviews

leon P.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, generator service
  + 0 more
I looked them up on the Internet. They carried the brand of generator that I had that I replaced. I used them to come out and check out the old one and decided to go with them to install a new one instead. As far as I can tell, the price was very good. It was competitive pricing. Their responsiveness and punctuality were excellent. Their professionalism was excellent as well.
Description of Work: I had a generator installed by Zenner & Ritter last Friday.

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
$7,500

Rona D.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We could not be happier with the entire experience. Earl, the salesman, was punctual, professional, and very, very helpful. He not only sells furnaces, but really understands the dynamics of heating and cooling a home. He was able to (and happy to) answer all our questions, and his dedication to doing the very best job for his customers came shining through. He did not try to upsell us on equipment we didn't need or skimp on quality just to get the price down. The two men who installed the new furnace were exactly on time, very neat (left absolutely no mess or debris of any kind) extremely courteous and professional and did a terrific installation job well within the predicted time frame. The furnace is working just as promised, and after getting rid of our very old clunker, we are more comfortable than we have ever been before in our home during winter time. We feel we got a great price, a quality product and the kind of service that you rarely find any more. I recommend Zenner and Ritter to anyone for any heating or cooling job without hesitation.
Description of Work: Installation of new furnace and removal of old one

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
$3,200

Diane M.
01/2012
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My furnace wasn't working so I called Zenner & Ritter based on the excellent rating. I thought the thermocouple needed to be replaced. When the service repairman arrived, he said it wasn't the thermocouple. The universal pipes needed to be replaced and the estimate was $1,300 however, he couldn't guarantee that it would be compatible with my furnace so he suggested I replace the furnace for $2,000 since my furnace was really old. Before I spent $2,000 on a new furnace, I wanted a second opinion. I called another company and they came out to assess the problem. I mentioned that I thought it was the thermocouple but didn't mention I had another company provide me with an estimate. They fixed the thermocouple and my furnace is working. I'm so glad I got a second opinion before spending the money.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate to repair my furnace. I thought it was the thermocouple and I mentioned that when I scheduled the service call. I also mentioned it to the repair man. He told me I needed a new furnace. I'm so glad I got a second opinion.

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

$98.21

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Our recommendation to replace this furnace is based not just on its current repair issue, but considering the age (well beyond 20-years) and overall condition of the unit. It's a recommendation we stand behind still. That said, it sounds like you are good for now.

Margie A M.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our experience was really pretty good. Everything got installed correctly. There was one problem, which I had kind of caused, and they didn't even charge me for it. I think that we had a little initial problem but they were through it without any difficulty and we didn't have to hound them to come out and look at it or anything. Everything has been working well since. They were really cheaper than anybody else. They let out a lot of the Freon from our old unit into the atmosphere. I recommended them to my mother and she had a furnace put in at her house, and everything went real smooth with that.
Description of Work: Zenner & Ritter Inc put in a new air conditioner for us a couple of years ago.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Adriane D.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Competent and professional from start to finish
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and 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
$4,100

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for your review! Enjoy your new Lennox furnace and AC.

Gerald B.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They do a wonderful service. As far as the pricing they come out and do the air conditioner and then do the furnace at the same time so it is one price. They do our daughters' as well. We will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: We used Zenner & Ritter in early June to service our furnace and air-conditioning system. We have been using them for years. We paid them $125 for both of them.

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
$20

Dennis H.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have been using them for years and they do a great job for us. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Zenner & Ritter for furnance and air conditioning maintenance checkups.

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
$125

Eileen I.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service person, Ron who came out from Zenner & Ritter Inc. Company was very courteous. He was very helpful. He seemed to know exactly what he was doing. He also did some repair on the unit. Their pricing was higher than what we used to pay to our previous provider; it is $30 higher. The previous provider is out of business so it does not really matter. We had a gas leak once and Zenner & Ritter Inc. Company was not able to send someone out immediately. We had to wait for like a week. Their punctuality was fine.
Description of Work: I used Zenner & Ritter Inc. Company in November 2011. They did a maintenance check of my heating & A/c unit.

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
$179

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for posting a review! FYI, this job was for a Comprehensive Generator Maintenance. Our furnace tune up charge is currently just $75.

montross R.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The job went very well. They did the job quickly and neatly. The quality of the work was excellent.
Description of Work: They put a furnace in.

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
$4,500

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for the review! Enjoy your new Lennox furnace and air conditioner.

Barbara B.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
As stated above, the work was not performed. The representative was on time, VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL, and not high pressure at all. He also made several suggestions in other areas that I requested. It was a very positive call. The rep was Bob Fraser and he was just great.
Description of Work: I requested a quote for a new furnace at a property I owned. As it turned out, the property sold before I had to put the furnice in. However, of the 3 companies that quoted, their representative was the most knowledgeable and provided the best price. Should I need a furnace in the future, they would be the very first ones I call.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thanks for the review! We hope to hear from you soon should you need any heating, cooling, plumbing, or generator work!

Jeremy A.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, chimney repair
  + 0 more
They were very professional and explained what they had to do, including explaining the rebates that were available. The installation involved quite a bit of work and took all day. They did a very good job and I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Zenner & Ritter to install a new furnace and chimney liner.

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
$4,500

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for the review! As mentioned in the review, this install was done in two parts. Most recently, we installed a Lennox air conditioner... enjoy!

john W.
11/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Their price didn’t initially include upsizing the duct work which added another $1000. The other guys that came out quoted me on upgrading the duct work and, once I added that it, they were in the same ballpark. I didn’t like that I had to call up and question the upgrading of the duct work and that was the main reason that I didn’t use them. They came out pretty quickly and they were on time.
Description of Work: I had Zenner & Ritter come out for an estimate for heating and air.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to quote your heating/cooling project. With literally hundreds of different ways to look at each job, it is sometimes tough to quote just what our competitors do. That said, for comparable equipment/jobs, we offer a BEST Price Guarantee for all estimates. Hopefully we'll hear from your again soon.

Barbara L.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Really great and easy to work with . The phone person in the office was a bit abrupt on the phone. Used too much HVAC jargon, which made the problem description difficult. The technicians were much nicer; listened and explained things.
Description of Work: Lenox High tech hot air furnace installed by Zenner & Ritter in July 2009. This replaced a 22 year old furnace also installed by Zenner & Ritter. May 30, 2011 fan would not run, but air conditioner was running properly. House call was made to find out why. Technician reset switch and the fan ran fine. Technician verified that it would turn on & off as needed by the thermostat. I did not use it for the next 30 days, and in early July the problem recurred. Second shift technician showed me how to reset the main switch if it happened again, and encouraged me to run it more for the next few weeks. Not a problem in July! There was no charge for the second call since it was the same problem. Technician said it may be the main circuit board, but may not be. Said ii was too soon to replace this expensive part if it was not the problem (The warranty had expired) . Furnace has been fine since. Switched into heat mode without a problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

David S.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Overall, the job went very good. They were excellent. They were very professional too. I would recommend them and use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Zenner & Ritter Inc did some work for me about 2 to 3 weeks ago. They changed the electrical box for me.

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
$1,675

Bob K.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went very well. The old furnace had failed and they quoted, sourced and installed the new unit within 2 days. All work was on time, and as budgeted.
Description of Work: Removed, replaced old furnace with an upgraded 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
$2,500

Kim B.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It is just a typical service. They show up when they say they would. They are professional people. I don’t need to track them.
Description of Work: Zenner & Ritter Inc came and did the annual furnace tune up for me 1 month ago. They did 2 furnaces. We have a 2-family house.

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
$180

Marc K.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service -- made emergency call on a Sunday morning the day before Labor Day. Had a response from the technician on call within 30 minutes and had a technician at the house within 2 hours. Technician was professional, efficient, and fully fixed the problem.
Description of Work: Repaired burnt out wiring on air conditioner/furnace blower fan.

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

Bonnie K.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Zenner and Ritter provided estimate of work. Final cost was as promised. Workers arrived on time and completed job efficiently.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and central air conditioning, removed old furnace. Efficient, clean, punctual workers.

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
$6,800

Elizabeth W.
09/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was pleased with the service 10 years ago, during the interim whenever I have needed service I have called this company, and today was no different.
Description of Work: I called to report a leak form my A/C. Within a couple of hours, I received a scheduling call (as this was not an emergency, i expected it to take longer to get an appointment). I was scheduled for the next morning. The technician called about 30 minutes before he arrived. He introduced himself upon arrival and I showed him to the furnace/A/C area. He unclogged the unit where it was leaking, did a thorough check of the furnace and A/C function and advised me of wear items that would need replacement. The units were originally installed about 10 years ago by this same company. I asked for an estimate of the needed work to replace parts in the furnace and was told that I would receive a call from the office with the estimate in a few days.

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
$90

glenn P.
07/2011
3.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
taking everything into account....average. The installer on 25th told me they just started doing plumber. They've been a heating and cooling company since 1930.
Description of Work: They performed the water tank install after a Home Depot purchase. I told home depot let the installer know there might be a space issue. I was told the installer would be at the home by 11am on the 22nd. He didn't show up till 12pm only to tell me the space is too tight and part of the wall and stud would need to be removed. He did not have the tools to do it and he stated it wasn't covered in the basic install. I would have to do the work and call them on monday. The hour delay prevented me from getting a saw and getting the installer back that day before I had to go to work. On the 25th I scheduled the install again. This time from 10-10:30am. Total 180. They were there before 10 and were waiting for me to get to the site and got the job done in a little over an hour. Guess it depends what plumbing crew you get.

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

$249

Response from Zenner & Ritter Home Services
Thank you for posting a review. As the Western New York area Home Depot plumbing contractor, we sometimes encounter sizing issues (as we don't have the advantage of previewing the installation before arriving on site). That said, we always strive to provide seamless scheduling and installation services. And so far this year, we've done just that for many hundreds of customers across Western New York!

D J.
05/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job. I?m happy with them. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Zenner & Ritter Inc to put a furnace, heating and air conditioner. They did the work in March.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Natalie S.
04/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The sales person mislead me with regards to the tax savings I would be receiving. Although he claimed the $10,000 A/C unit qualified, it didn't. A fact I found out AFTER the install was complete. I received a refurbished condenser and was charged full price. The wrong size unit was estimated for one of my rooms. I went through 4 follow-up visits including one with the manufacturer's rep in order to finally have it replaced. The sales person tried to force me to buy the unit that was the wrong size by claiming I intended to use it in a new area. Since the replacement unit was installed, I have had a perpetual problem with another unit making an awful rattle. The service team and manager has come out a minimum of 4 times, but can not figure out what is causing it. I also believe the outside units are now the wrong size for the amount the inside units are generating. According to teh manufacturer's manual, I need a larger unit, but I was assured everything is fine. After the awful summer long install experience I wrote the owner a certified letter explaining my experience. To date, I have never received a response. I would like to say that the service team is EXCELLENT!! They are professional and courteous and, from the comments, they seem to be left out to dry a lot with sales lies and poor customer service. FInally, as I have had MANY service calls in the past 2 year, I am also disappointed in their scheduling process. They can not guarantee when someone will arrive. If they end up with a delay in a call and the team can not make it to your house the day you scheduled an appointment, no one calls to give you a head's up. I have had days waiting for service and the answer is "others have it worse than you. At least you have heat .. or at least you have a/c"
Description of Work: Had a 98% efficient gas boiler and a duct less A/C system installed through the NYSERDA program.

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

$18,000

Dena C.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was very nervous about the hideous noises my furnace had been making. I called Zenner & Ritter at 3:35pm, the woman on the phone told me I'd be scheduled as an after 5.. and the tech had one other call before me. The tech called me at 7 to inform me he was minutes away. He came in my home, kind and courteous, I followed him downstairs, he sat down on the floor, as did I beside him and he explained the situation and put my mind at ease. He was very honest, which I like. I had been told last year by a different outfit that something was cracked and I would need a new furnace and A/C unit..for a ridiculous amount of money. This man gave me many options. I will be calling them in a couple months to install a new furnace! I would recommend them to family and friends!! Great Service. I have no doubt the next service call will be just as good!
Description of Work: An assessment of the noise coming from my furnace.

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
$97

Gary B.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Not only did they have the best price, but the salesman explained all of the available options. They showed up on time, completed the work as scheduled, and left the basement cleaner than the way they found it. A few weeks later I called about an apparent problem with the thermostat and they arrived that afternoon and resolved the problem.
Description of Work: Installation of new high energy furnace

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
$2,800

Cheryl J.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I experienced a couple scary moments when my furnance stop working. I went down to the basement and noticed that a red light was flashing in the unit. I decided to take the cover off and the furnace poped back on . After happening a couple times I decided to call a professional in before it was to late. I decided to go to Angie's list and find a company that I can call. I decided to call Zenner & Ritter. I called at 7:30 in the morning and they were at my house by 8am the same day. The service came in and found that it was a small fix ( apart needed cleaning), and in no time the furnance was good to go. The company was very prompt, and the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: The service came in and found that it was a small fix ( apart needed cleaning), and in no time the furnance was good to go. The company was very prompt, and the price was reasonable.

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
$90

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
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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