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Breathable logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%43+3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

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Oakland, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 heat pump installation services · 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other heat pump installation services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Breathable is better than 95% of heat pump installation services.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Breathable is better than 91% of heat pump installation services.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Breathable is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Breathable is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Breathable is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Breathable is better than 43% of heat pump installation services.C
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Customers hired Breathable for 8 kinds of job.

Breathable for install AC

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$1.6k–$3.7k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 72/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Install AC”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#38 / 40
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 3 Google reviews tagged “Install AC”

Hao1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Nir and the team at breathable did a tremendous job with our project and installation, as well as after service care. We started with an inspection that ended up surfacing some significant issues, including asbestos that was becoming exposed, gaps in the ductwork, and ducts venting straight into wall cavities. We…

Great priceHVAC duct & vent installationInstall AC
RebeccaLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

A year ago, Breathable did a great job cleaning my home’s air ducts and installing an upgraded furnace filter. What a difference—fresh indoor air! Nir Biderman, the owner, is an excellent communicator before, during, and after projects. He keeps in touch with customers to share relevant information, including the…

Paid $1,000+Great priceHVAC duct & vent installationInstall AC
Jesse5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

We've worked with the Breathable team on a couple of different projects - first installing a new furnace, and cleaning out existing ducts. Most recently we had all the original ducts replaced, and a heat pump installed for A/C. The entire process was so smooth and the techs, Juan and Diego were amazing. Super…

CleaningInstall ACHVAC duct & vent installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$867+91% vs typical heat pump installation services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 33%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 0%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC duct & vent cleaning92$538–$942
HVAC duct & vent repair37$275–$931
HVAC system maintenance35$114–$453
Heating system maintenance15$78–$293
HVAC duct & vent installation11$1.6k–$3.2k
Heating system repair7$188–$867
Heating system installation3$1.4k–$2.4k
Install AC3$1.6k–$3.7k

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