HVAC contractor · Sunnyvale, CA · reviewed since 2018
iHow 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#97 of 113 HVAC contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 14%
4.9★★★★★1,408 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.85★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
56%reviews answered by the owner
$1.2ktypical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing at a glance
Customers frequently praise the punctuality, professional communication, and fair pricing for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services. Technicians are often noted for efficiently diagnosing issues and completing repairs or installations on schedule. However, some low-star reviews highlight concerns regarding project management miscommunication, billing disputes for uncompleted work, and instances of incorrect diagnoses or system underperformance.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,408 reviews (93% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 1,407 Google reviews (966 with written comments, 49 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 56% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyHVAC Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
85
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
83
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
85
ValueiValue · 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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Star ratings
1,407 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars1,30993%
4 stars514%
3 stars131%
2 stars81%
1 star262%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 966 written reviews
97%praise
Praise2,01897%
Complaints593%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
98%fair
Great price4619%
Reasonable17772%
Overpriced52%
Not sure177%
$1.2k+274% vs typical HVAC contractors
Middle half of what 214 customers paid ($432–$2.4k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response49024%
Staff & attitude47223%
Quality & results38318%
Would recommend23912%
Price & value22011%
Communication1969%
Honesty & trust774%
What customers talk about
We read 966 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“…plained options, met my requirements for system placement, showed up on time, worked incredibly hard through a heat wave and finished the job on time.…”
“They pass you between "Departments" -- which I learned was a ruse to delay action.”
“He is super knowledgeable, polite and did a thorough job in completing the work.”
“From the beginning, the interaction came across as arrogant and condescending rather than professional or respectful.”
“We had an excellent experience with David who helped us with our HVAC system.”
“They sent another technician who admitted the issue and tried some temporary workarounds which did not work.”
“I highly recommend them for any HVAC repair or replacement needs.”
“However two major failings on the part of Fuse caused me to NOT recommend them,'”
“The price quoted was a very good price and the repairs were quickly completed.”
“The service was a bit pricey due to the holiday, but acceptable.”
“They clearly explained options, met my requirements for system placement, showed up on time, worked incredibly hard through a heat wave and finished t…”
“Since then, despite emailing and calling to request a plan to resolve the system’s clear issues, Fuse has ignored us completely.”
“From start to finish, he made us feel that Fuse was a company we could trust.”
“I am disappointed that the project manager was not honest about the status of the rebates.”
People customers mention
Vlad13 reviews
Alex10 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Kim2 reviewsiTotal 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 days ago★★★★
I had a heater repaired by Andrew who did a great job with diagnosing the problem and testing to verify the solution he determined would work.
I have an old electric system that will be hard to replace. Andrew provided me with options and details that would help me make a decision in the future. Thanks for great service Fuse.
Paid $200–400Not sureHeating system repairElectrical wiring installation
Kal6 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★
Speedy, on-time service. Technician was polite, respectful and got the work done quickly. Would highly recommend.
Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Daniel2 reviewsiTotal 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. · a week ago★★★
The Daikin heat pump and air handler system itself and the installation was excellent. The project planning and project management was sloppy, stressful, irresponsible, poorly managed and full of miscommunication. But, still, the Daikin heat pump and air handler system itself and the installation was excellent.
Paid $2,000+Not sureInstall AC
FrankLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Thanks Oleg for helping on this. He arrived on time and quickly diagnosed the issue. He fixed the issue at no time. Highly recommended!
This is my 4th time using their services. Amazing team!
Devin2 reviewsiTotal 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Fuse Service replaced my aged HVAC. From project initiation, permitting/application for rebates, installation and scheduling of testing and inspections, the entire team (Teo P., Madina, Marc V., George S. and team) have all been extremely professional and personable. The installers were very efficient and completed…
Paid $2,000+Great priceHeating system installationInstall AC
Adam2 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Easy from start to finish. Easy booking an appointment on line in the time slot I wanted. Tech showed up right on time, diagnosed and gave a quote within 15 minutes, and finished all the work within the time slot allotted. AC back up and running. Before he left he checked the system and gave me some suggestions.…
Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Fuse did a fastastic job of installing my new heat pump HVAC system. They clearly explained options, met my requirements for system placement, showed up on time, worked incredibly hard through a heat wave and finished the job on time. Highly recommend
Services: Heating system installation
Chris Hanabusa2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
EV car charging station was installed by Vitaly. He is super knowledgeable, polite and did a thorough job in completing the work. He also explained the why’s during the process. He also did some switch repairs very quick and clean. Clearly one of the best Electrical vendors out there imho.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Electric car charger installation
Kim McAfee2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a heater repaired by Andrew who did a great job with diagnosing the problem and testing to verify the solution he determined would work.
I have an old electric system that will be hard to replace. Andrew provided me with options and details that would help me make a decision in the future. Thanks for great service Fuse.
Price assessment: Not sure
Price: $200–400
Services: Heating system repair, Electrical wiring installation
Bharat T4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bharat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.