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Learn how to easily switch from gas to electric for your water heating, space heating and cooking. Making the switch is good for your health and for the planet!
Discover how to get the latest rebates and avoid costly pitfalls.
Enjoy light refereshments and be entered to win a home energy assessment!
High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) California homeowners have a unique opportunity to reduce their energy costs and support […]
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If you’ve recently taken a peek inside your Ductless Mini-Split and noticed something dark, fuzzy, or discolored, you might be […]
Read ArticleGOODTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've had a great experience working with the Alternative HVAC Solutions team to first install a heat pump water heater and then a heat pump HVAC system a few months later. Their team stands out from the competition because of their in-depth knowledge, years of experience, and high quality of work. The heat pump water heater installation was straightforward. For the heat pump HVAC system, we chose to have 2 separate systems set up: one for downstairs and one for upstairs. We appreciated how well Rick communicated with us (and how the onsite team communicated amongst themselves) as they figured out how to install the air intake system in the attic because there is no "one size fits all" solution since it's highly dependent on the layout of the house and duct work. Julio came up with a creative solution for how to install the drainage pipe for the upstairs heat pump that addressed our concerns with the initial solution. I feel like Rick and Julio consistently went above and beyond. Lastly, we love the fan that they installed in our attic which automatically turns on at pre-set temperatures: low speed at 80 degrees; med speed at 100 and high at 120 (the temps can be adjusted). In just the past few weeks, we've noticed that our upstairs area is noticeably cooler just from the fan cooling down the attic which will reduce our need to use the A/C.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One year ago, Mike, Jeff, Ramon and their team installed a new heat pump and a heat pump water heater to replace my gas furnace and water heater. I am quite happy with the high quality units they installed and their quality installation and post sales service. Also, they were great about handling the BayREN rebate process - we just kept getting check after check and they handled all the paperwork. I appreciate that they carry what seems to be "high end" equipment, which is more energy efficient and capable. Their installation work was efficient and tidy and I appreciate the workmanship. We recently experienced a component fault in the heat pump water heater and they serviced the unit quickly and effectively. I've recommended them to a friend and will continue to do so.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alternative HVAC did an excellent job. The crew was outstanding. They were professional, very neat and knowledgeable. We highly recommend them. They removed our old gas HVAC, put new ceiling vents in, installed the new electric heater and outdoor pump, did all the electrical work, and even removed old duct work from our crawl space. They helped us get a no interest loan for 18 months, a rebate and all the necessary permit work. They are top notch!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Big thank you to Annel, Jeff and the team. Everyone was very professional, responsive and thorough. Great proof of the team caring about their customers was that the final invoice was 50% less than the original estimate. The team that came to do the work noticed that it was not as bad as initially thought, let me know, and completed the work. And the result is that our heating is a lot more efficient than before. Thank you!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent business. Have always been impressed by the depth of knowledge and expertise. A series of recommendations for anyone looking to install a similar system: - Mitsubishi is the gold standard. - 14-20 SEER is the energy efficiency band you want to shoot for as that is the most reliable. Anything in the high 20s or 30s I have read is more experimental and prone to failure. - They are hard to come by now but spend the extra money for mini split "head" Wi-Fi adapters. Being able to control everything on your phone is excellent. - It is very cheap to spend a little extra and have a mini split both heat and cool. At the time we installed the main compressor, it was $2,000 more to get the unit that could do both. - If you are retrofitting an existing house, or are considering an ADU (or 2), consider first the maximum number of heads and BTUs you would need 5 years from now. We installed the 60,000 BTU compressor with a branch box, pictured in photo 3 of the review, with only two mini split heads attached at the time. Let me tell you, it was very convenient just tacking on to the branch box rather than wiring in yet another unit.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a very good experience