E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Energy Efficiency Auditing,

About us

E.F. Martin Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service HVAC company which has been servicing Columbia and surrounding areas since 1976. We specialize in Commercial and Residential Installation, Service and Maintenance. Our services provided include New Construction Homes, Duct Work, Vapor Barrier, Insulation, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Indoor Air Quality Product Installation, service/repair, Installation, as well as maintenance. While we service and maintenance all brands of equipment, E.F. Martin mainly installs American Standard, Carrier or Goodman brand units. E.F. Martin has been an American Standard Customer Care dealer since 2012.

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating & Air Conditioning System Replacement, Maintenance Agreements, UV Thermal Solar Panels, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Indirect Hot Water Heaters, Indoor Air Quality Testing & Treatment, High Efficiency Air Filtration, Moisture & Vapor Barriers, Duct Systems, Home Insulation, Standard, Programmable & Smart Thermostat, Zoning Systems, Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers, Duct Testing & Evaluation, Whole House Generators, Real Estate Inspections, New Construction Homes & Repairs

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8143 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
8%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 143 reviews

Brad P.
05/2023
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great to work with!
Description of Work: Maintenance/ yearly service (paid for a spring and fall 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
$175

G S.
02/2023
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Job not done right the first time
Description of Work: Unit replacement
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Dan H.
07/2021
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good - highly recommend.
Description of Work: Install new 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
$5,000

Response from E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you for the review!

L B C.
07/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The problem was diagnose, part replace and was checked to see if problem corrected. The technician also educated me on make of the units, what could occur, the lifetime of the product and what other makes are better and give longer and lasting results with less maintenance. Good information.
Description of Work: Had to replace part on upstairs central heat/air unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Henry P.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great service and system works great now.
Description of Work: Checked performance and "tweaked" system.

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
$60

Michele K.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was pleased with the service. We bought a special deal through Angie's List to have an inspection of our unit because one of our rooms wasn't cooling well and we wanted to know if this was due to low freon or the ductwork. The tech gave very specific recommendations of how we could better optimize the ductwork to the room (giving specific diameters and sites of insertion) and gave us 2 price options (replacing a portion or replacing all since our ductwork was middle age). There was no pressure to accept the services offered. In the end, we'll do the work ourself as we are pretty handy and the tech gave such specific info as to what was needed (so there will not be any guessing). I will definitely hire them in the future for maintenance and repair work.
Description of Work: Inspected AC 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
$39

Susan A.
07/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The inspection was done prior to my moving in. They determined that everything was working properly. However, I was not there when the inspection was done. The current owner was there. I have no way to determine how well it was done as I did not witness it. I never received a written report from them, although I had requested one twice.
Description of Work: He inspected heating and air conditioner unit.

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

$39

Response from E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc
[member name removed], Thank you for communicating your thoughts on your Angie's List Deal appointment. I apologize that you haven't received a written copy of your inspection but I have printed a copy of the invoice and I will put it in the mail today to the address listed on your account. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions by email or phone. spagan@efmartin.com or 803-799-1717. Best Regards, Sunshine Pagan

Eric D.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything about this experience was great. The appointment scheduling was easy and they were very courteous. The technician was punctual, professional, knowledgeable and fixed my HVAC right away. The problem was small, and they didn't overcharge me - the price was very reasonable and the service was fast and fixed the issue. I would absolutely recommend them and will use them again if I have future service needs.
Description of Work: Repaired and cleaned my HVAC.

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

REGINA C.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were on time and explained everything to me.
Description of Work: Repaired my A/C drain and gave me estimates on a new 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

Herman C.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service was excellent. The technician that came out was just fantastic and took care of my problem.
Description of Work: I purhased a Big Deal for heating or cooling service call and diagnostic.

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
$39

RAY A.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My three year old hvac system stopped working and I called the company that installed it for service. They said that my exterior coil system was hit by lightning and all the electronics, controllers and fan motor were destroyed. They wanted about 1800.00 to replace the parts because the warranty would not cover lightning damage. I called E.F. Martin Mechanical Contractors for a second opinion. They determined that a p/c board had indeed gone bad but there was no indication of any lightning damage and all other components were working ok. They replaced the part under warranty and the charge was 175.00 for labor only. The serviceman was very professional and certainly knew what he was doing. This is a company that has a high level of integrity. Boy, what a breath of fresh air !
Description of Work: Replaced p/c control panel in exterior coil and fan system.

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
$175

Lawson C.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 1 more
EF Martin was great to work with from start to finish. They were prompt on their quote and were the most competitive quote we received out of 6 quotes. Communication was great. Once notified we chose them, EF Martin began work the same week and completed the job in 1 day. All other vendors quoted 1 day. The equipment provided was American Standard so no shortcuts made on quality. I was very impressed how clean my yard was after they left. Also the owners were at my house at the end of the day to go over all the work done and explain how everything works. They even called the next day to see how our first night went. In summary EF Martin was extremely professional, great quality of work and products, all at a great price. I would highly recommend working with this team of professionals.
Description of Work: EF Martin replaced our HVAC and duct work in crawlspace, created a new return, installed 2 new thermostats, zone system, and installed an new Acculean system.

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
$7,000

Jana D.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The service provider himself was knowledgeable and friendly. The service was helpful. Getting scheduled, however, was a big pain. I spoke with multiple people. It seemed the right hand didn't know what the left hand was doing. Making multiple calls diminished the value of the offer (time is money). Would not opt to do it again.
Description of Work: Checked HVAC units.

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

$59

Lisa H.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
E.F. Martin is knowledgeable and trustworthy. They are punctual and professional and take great care if not damaging your house when working inside of it. I would highly recommend them for all your HVAC needs.
Description of Work: E.F. Martin takes care of all of my heating and air conditioning needs. They have installed a new system with duct work in part of my house. They are reliable and honest and hard working. Any time I have a problem with my HVAC system they respond within several hours and are at my home to fix the problem. I would highly recommend them for all your HVAC needs. I have a yearly maintenance contract with them and they have installed several air cleaning devices in my home which have improved the indoor air quality.

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

Marie M.
12/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They fixed what was wrong and checked everything else out. They were very professional. I was very pleased,
Description of Work: they came and checked out my ac system

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
$59

Thomas C.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall experience was excellent. Replacement unit was installed in one working day. We only had one minor issue with the thermostat and its wiring. The thermostat wiring issue was corrected and the unit is performing as advertised. I am very satisfied with this service provider. We plan to use this dealer as our primary HVAC provider.
Description of Work: Replaced air conditioning heat pump unit with a new unit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

C G R.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We have a yearly contract with E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc. This is a company that has been around in the city for a long time, and it is locally owned. When that man retired and sold his business I think he was really careful about who he sold it to. So we think the service is very personal and they are looking to upgrade us a little bit and they are working with us on the cost of how to handle that. So: Plan A cost such amount but Plan B, if you want to forgo such-and-such we can make it $700 less expensive. They are really interested in keeping our business.
Description of Work: E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc did a machine inspection and repair of our Heating and A/C system. This is the cost of the yearly renewal.

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
$175

BONNIE B.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called as usualy in the early fall, they set up an appt. at my convenience. The tech came out to make sure the two units were ready to go for the fall season, which took maybe an hour or so. He checked all the equipment, both outside and inside. When finished, he answered all my questions, was courteous and informed. I signed the paperwork, and he was gone. I had not fee that day because I am under contract with this company and the contract covers routine maintenance.
Description of Work: Have used the company since moving in our house 15 years ago. We have a service contract with them which includes service checks every 6 months on two units we have in our home. The equipment was already in the house when we moved in, but have had very little problem with the units over the years and whenever we did have questions/concerns their tech came out in a reasonable amount of time and took care of the problem. Now that the units are getting older, (18 years) may need to replace and will most likely use this company for two new units. I think their prices are the norm for the industry.

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
$90

Nica S.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a great job at a competitive price, were very knowledgeable, & gave me a form filled out for SCE&G energy rebate of $200.
Description of Work: Had new air conditioning unit installed.

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
$5,000

SANDRA P.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well - very professional & knowledgeable staff. Very ethical.
Description of Work: Inspected & cleaned heating & a/c elements and checked and troubleshooted for problems.

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

Mitchell K.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I have a service contract with E F Martin Mechanical Contractors. I have used them for several years.
Description of Work: I use E F Martin Mechanical Contractors.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Laura A.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I purchased the Groupon for E.F. Martin's heat/AC service for our unit. I was so pleased with the service they proviced! A VERY thorough inspection was done on our older unit and Chris was exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. In fact, I joined Angie's List for the sole purpose of complimenting this company on a job EXCEPTIONALLY well done! As a member of a family-owned business dedicated to quality service, it is so refreshing to see a business that feels likewise.
Description of Work: Routine semi-annual service of heat/AC unit. The previous company had crossed some wires and that was brought to my attention and fixed.

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
$59

carole S.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When I have problems, they're out here as soon as possible. I'm very pleased with them and plan to keep using them in the future.
Description of Work: They serviced 3 of my heating and AC units.

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
$248

Edward Y.
12/2011
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I think that they are very expensive. They were very pleasant when they got in here. They are just good business people and they are in business so if they want profit they would certainly do that. They were on time. I have Linux system and the contractors that are authorized in this area for Linux website, one of the other contractors was going to charge $500 less than E F Martin but the reason I didn’t go with them was because I thought I would stick to the one who is local.
Description of Work: I used E F Martin Mechanical Contrs about a month ago. They repaired the heating system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BONNIE B.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They come twice a year to service my heat and air. I'm on a service agreement with them so I pay a yearly fee to cover pretty much a lot of things that might come up. If I need a whole new system it's not going to cover that. I have nothing to compare them with but they've been good. We took up with them fourteen years ago when we bought the house because that's who the former owner used. They were the ones that installed the unit to begin with so we just stayed with them. We never had an experience with anyone else particularly but they've had good technicians. I feel confident that they know what they are doing. Someone answers the phone when you call and I have no complaints. I have compared their price with others and they are in the ballpark of what others charge. They usually give you a time they are coming and if they can't fix it up they'll call you and tell you that they are running behind so they are good.
Description of Work: E F Martin Mechanical Contrs came out three weeks ago to change all the filters in my heat and air system. They also cleaned the system and tested to make sure it's running properly.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$440

Contact information

4233 W Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204

http://www.efmartin.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

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Locale
SC
Trade License Authority
South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2021
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Insulation,
Solar Panels,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Heaters

FAQ

E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc is currently rated 4.8 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

E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc offers warranties.
E F Martin Mechanical Contractors Inc offers the following services: Heating & Air Conditioning System Replacement, Maintenance Agreements, UV Thermal Solar Panels, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Indirect Hot Water Heaters, Indoor Air Quality Testing & Treatment, High Efficiency Air Filtration, Moisture & Vapor Barriers, Duct Systems, Home Insulation, Standard, Programmable & Smart Thermostat, Zoning Systems, Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers, Duct Testing & Evaluation, Whole House Generators, Real Estate Inspections, New Construction Homes & Repairs
Ask for details.

Contact information

4233 W Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204

http://www.efmartin.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