HVAC reviews in Berkeley, California

I just had my central heating and AC installed by Yellowjacket. I upgraded from gas to all energy efficient electric heat pump+AC. And if I could give them 10 stars, I would. They were so well prepared for the job and finished per plan. So thoughtful. They were also super clean after each day's job. They even gave me a progress report each day on where they were to the project completion. (This is was 1st time for me). The job is superb. And with my 100 year old house where the temperature is uneven in different rooms, the way they designed the heating duct was perfect! Every room is comfortable! The whole team is highly skilled and very nice!!! And the quote was the lowest from 3 that I compared. So, I have been recommending this company to my friends, and now confidently to anyone in the area who needs heating/AC! I encourage you to get a quote. You won't regret it!!!

Had literally the best experience with the Yellowjackets. I was already set on another estimate but decided to have one more conversation with them, as they were so highly recommended. Not only were they able to give me a better offer, but they were very clear and incredibly transparent in their communication, their consulting, process and their pricing.

The whole project (from design to inspection) went well, quick, successful, I felt immense trust in the whole crew and it did not hurt that they brought coffee and loved on my dog :)

Highly recommended for: quality of work, excellent project management and the friendliest staff imaginable.

In a single word: Attentive. The YJ team consistently made extra efforts to solve things thoughtfully, to make the execution cleaner, and to reassess a plan if/when our house presented its nuances. The crew is ideal—they kept us posted re: daily progress, cleaned up the job site every day, were pleasant and approachable. We replaced our gas furnaces with 6 mini splits, and the result is an even, comfortable temperature throughout our home. YJ is well-suited to the Berkeley area because they have both the expertise and desire to see each old/odd/charming/drafty house as a fun puzzle to sort out. Seamless experience, excellent investment.

Owen and Andrei provided great service for our heat pump system. They worked with me to come up with the best design to work with our unique home (central ducted forced air system supplued by an external heat pump mounted on the roof). Very quiet system, not bulky head units on the wall and high efficiency. Great communication through a live Google Doc where each decision was recorded for clarity of understanding. Starting the job with a bag of nice coffee and a bottle of champagne is a nice touch too!

Yellowjacket (now 1-888-Heat-Pumps) was excellent from start to finish on a job that was more challenging than anticipated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, very tidy, skilled, respectful and went to great lengths to make sure I was satisfied. I will not hesitate to recommend them.

Everyone at 1-888-Heat-Pumps exceeded my expectations from the initial quote to the final inspection. During the process I met all three owners and they were all excellent to work with. It’s clear from the care that the install team showed us and our home that the company puts training and effort into customer service.

Excellent experience with this team. Good communication, friendly, professional crew, quality and on-time work. For me, this was the biggest project I've ever hired someone to do, and Soepa/Andrei/Brad and everyone made it a stress-free and pleasant experience. Strongly recommended!

Amazing experience with Yellowjacket. Owen and the team are top notch in both construction quality and customer communication. By going with Yellowjacket, you can be sure that your account will be handled with 5 star service and you won’t be left in the dark like some larger contractors.

Initially I wasn’t sure if a heat pump was the right thing, but after doing more research and being taken through the benefits by Owen, it’s clear I will be saving money through an energy efficient appliance. Not only that, but It’s great knowing I will now have both heating and air conditioning through a single unit.

The entire group is local to the east bay, and they are engaged in supporting the local community. Can’t go wrong working with Yellowjacket for your heat pump.

We had an oustanding and positive experience working with Yellowjacket Heating and Cooling Service to install a new heat pump. We worked with Andrei and Owen and their team and found them to be highly competent, responsive and friendly. They are a newer family-owned, Berkeley business and have excellent customer service, expertise and know-how. We contacted them at the suggestion of a neighbor who had just hired them to install a new heat pump for her. She is a retired, professional contractor who had compared their bid to several others and chose them. We know that anyone who passed muster with her was a good choice for us. We also compared the Yellowjacket bid to another well-known local company who we had bought our furnaces from 20 years ago, and Yellowjacket HVAC came out on top. We also worked with their electrician to figure out how to upgrade our electrical panel to handle the new heat pump and that process was highly preferred to other communications we had with electricians from other firms. The team was in and out within a five day period. We are very happy customers and highly recommend Andrei, Owen and their team. Overall A+. Happy to serve as a personal reference if anyone wants to contact me. Elissa Kittner

Working with the entire team at Yellowjacket has been a joy. The team gave me the most competitive bid for installing a heat pump and has been super responsive to every need. Unlike most HVAC companies, this company has incorporated CMS technologies so I get confirmation of appointments, texts when they’re on the way, and thorough follow up. They are professional, competent, and a joy to work with.

Yellowjacket did an excellent job installing my heat pump. The team was professional, efficient, and completed the job on time. The system works perfectly, and I’m already noticing improved comfort and energy savings. Highly recommend!

Andrei and his team just installed a mini-split heat pump. They were phenomenal. They took time to go over options and installed the system in a day and a half. They were very response and checked that it worked to our satisfaction.They even removed my old electric wall heater. Superb service.

We had a great heat pump install experience with Andrei and Owen and the crew. Great consultation, planning, and installation - helping us right size the system and manage costs, beefing up our insulation, improving airflow. They're local and pay a living wage to their team. Highly recommend!

We are extremely happy with our new heat pump system! Yellow Jacket Heating and Cooling did an excellent job and the guys were very courteous, good natured, and thorough. We replaced an old gas furnace and didn’t realize how inadequate it was until Yellow Jacket analyzed our system. The new system is so much better, with balanced airflow and even temperatures throughout the house. If you’re at all interested in installing a new heat pump system call yellow jacket today!

Great company. We had a heat pump installed and were thrilled with the entire process from quote to installation. Easy to work with, friendly, local, and did great work. Would not hesitate to recommend getting a heat pump from them!

The team was extreme professional and detail oriented. They are very knowledgeable and clearly take a lot of pride in their work. They did a beautiful job installing a new mini-split in our home. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

They've installed two mini-split heat exchangers for us, and we couldn't be more pleased with their work. The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. They're sensitive to aesthetic considerations and more than willing to accommodate preferences. When they leave for the day, whether the job will continue the next day or not, they leave no trace behind. They communicate their schedule in advance, and they use tracking software that announces when they're on their way and shows their progress on a map. They know state laws and city codes. Additionally, they know what clean energy rebates are available, and they handle the paperwork required for them. Plus, they're very responsive to emails and texts. It's lovely to have a cozy house. We give them our highest recommendation.

The Yellowjacket team was fantastic. We met all the owners throughout the process - they were friendly, thorough and did great work at a solid price. The crew was also extremely friendly and skilled, and the turnaround time was quick! Overall, can't imagine a better process for getting a new heat pump. I highly recommend Yellowjacket.

I can’t speak highly enough of the owners and installers at 1-888-Heat-Pumps. Their price was very competitive and their service was outstanding. When it turned out that more ducts were needed than they originally estimated they put the extra ducts in without any charge. They were friendly, informative, and very professional. They made the installation as convenient as possible and along the way they explained everything that we needed to know about how the systems were installed and how they worked. To top it off they left the house spotless.

The 1-888-Heat-Pumps/Yellowjacket team was fantastic when we recently installed minisplits in our house. Creative thinking about placement of condensers/line sets to minimize aesthetic issues and customer focused all along the way. The entire team has pride in their work, was a pleasure to work with, and was very communicative throughout a somewhat complicated job. They also strive to be a one-stop shop, making the customer's life easier, including rapid referrals for solid painters for painting of exterior line sets etc. Highly recommended.

Yellowjacket's team is terrific! The entire process, from initial visit through the final stages, was nothing less than excellent. Each and every person I interacted with was professional, extremely competent, knowledgeable, and friendly. My home is now warm & cozy, thanks to the mini splits, and I'm looking forward to using them to cool the house, too. Highly recommended!