HVAC in East TN? (Maryville: rentals, loan, homes)

[Frostfree]

In hopes of finding someone with knowledge about the current HVAC job market in the Jefferson County/Sevier County area...

To give some background to see if there are decent options that may match my experience I'll submit the following.

Currently I work in the Middle Tennessee area with 20 years experience in the HVAC field. About half that time in commercial. I'm the supervisor of a 15 man dept. that services everything from window units to 300 ton chillers.

Anyway, I maybe in a position that I'll be looking for work in that area and am curious if anyone can give some insight.

Thanks for your help,
Frostfree

[snapdragon]

Our ancient condenser is totally frozen and must be replaced. I was wondering if any of you would like to recommend a company that you've dealt with before? I like to get 3 or so quotes so the more responses the better.
I must say that so far I'm very happy with the weather here. Since the AC is broken it's nice that we are still able to keep the inside at 80 degrees or less--so far.
And if it matters we are thinking of getting a Trane condenser.

[knoxgarden]

If it's really old, consider replacing the whole thing through TVA's Energy Right program.
energy right: Heat Pumps (http://www.energyright.com/heatpump/index.htm - broken link)

I did. It's a low-interest loan to replace an old system with an energy efficient heat pump. The payment gets added to your electric bill.
I had it done two years ago and my KUB bill -- electricity plus loan payment -- runs $10 to $30 a month less than the electric bill alone was with the old system. So it actually saves me money every month.
You have to apply to KUB and use their list of approved companies to get several quotes. After it's installed, TVA comes out and inspects the whole thing to make sure it's correctly installed and working right. Then TVA pays the company.
It's a great program. Plus you can get a tax rebate on the new system.
I used City Heating and Air for the installation. I was very pleased with them and would recommend them.

[goodbyehollywood]

I have had great experiences with R&M Climate Control.

[BST]

MK Mechanical

call Chris Hurley at 865.560.8835

[jimlee]

R & M Climate Control is good and one of their former employees, a very nice guy named Alan Mcclancy started his own company a few years ago. He does our HVAC for both our home and a couple of rentals. JNS Mechanical 591-9691 or 859-0654. Good guy, good work.

[Beretta]

For the Maryville area I can recommend Stanley Best and Company and I cannot recommend Roger Newman and Company. I have personal experience with both companies from maintenance, installation of new equipment and troubeshooting standpoints.

And one more thing, Stanley Best is slightly more expensive. However, you get what you pay for and when you have to have work re-done one saves in the long run.

[jwoodby]

Rob Grainger of Tenn Air 1. 865-740-2764. Excellent work and he is also State Licensed. This man keeps his word about when he will be there and does not overcharge for what he does. Honest and reliable. I have used him for the past 8 yrs+ in my new construction and personal homes. I am a licensed contractor and I value and highly recommend Rob.

[LilCabinGirl]

Originally Posted by knoxgarden

If it's really old, consider replacing the whole thing through TVA's Energy Right program.
energy right: Heat Pumps (http://www.energyright.com/heatpump/index.htm - broken link)

I did. It's a low-interest loan to replace an old system with an energy efficient heat pump. The payment gets added to your electric bill.
I had it done two years ago and my KUB bill -- electricity plus loan payment -- runs $10 to $30 a month less than the electric bill alone was with the old system. So it actually saves me money every month.
You have to apply to KUB and use their list of approved companies to get several quotes. After it's installed, TVA comes out and inspects the whole thing to make sure it's correctly installed and working right. Then TVA pays the company.
It's a great program. Plus you can get a tax rebate on the new system.
I used City Heating and Air for the installation. I was very pleased with them and would recommend them.

What great information Knoxgarden! I'm all over it!

[jjluvscats]

I can tell you who not to use. Roger L. Newman is the absolute worst. Once you sign a contract you go to the bottom of the list to get serviced as they take any potential new customers in front of you. I have been waiting almost a year for my HVAC to be installed. I paid them for the equipment the day they delivered, big money, and then they didn't show up to install the equipment. Called to ask why and I was told their people were pulled off the job to 'service other customers'. As long as I had been waiting for my equipment, I should have been at the top of their list to take care of. If my experience is any kind of indication of what you might too experience, one might want to beware. I sure wish that I had. I keep hearing good things about Stanley Best heating and air. Sure wish I had called them!!!!!! All I can say is Beware. I have never dealt with such an unprofessional 'so called' business.