My husband and I were tired of the inefficiency of our AC. While the unit itself was operable, the system just wasn't working for us. We were constantly scrambling for ideas to make our home more comfortable but keep our energy costs reasonable. At around the same time we decided to replace our taxed water heater we decided to look into having our attic insulated. We had a couple of quotes on the attic insulation and I felt like the bids sounded gimicky trying to sell us services and products I didn't really feel that we needed. My husband thought of Klaus and Sons and made the call (at around 530pm no less) and they were out the next day. John listened to our energy concerns, got a feel for what we really needed, surveyed our attic, and talked with us about our options for a solid two hours. His knowledge and expertise was absolutely unmatched. Literally unmatched, not a single contractor explained or suggested the solutions that John laid out for us. We were so comfortable with the solutions that he suggested that we signed the contract immediately.
Klaus and Sons, removed our old duct work and replaced it with updated, insulated, properly- sized ducting, redesigned our system to properly circulate air throughout our house, thoroughly and properly sealed all of our walls and attic space, and insulated our attic. Oh, and they even installed a new water heater for us!
Each person who has worked in our house throughout the process has taken their time to do the job thoroughly and correctly. They absolutely pride themselves on a job well done and it shows. They have worked tirelessly, neatly, and efficiently, but I've been most impressed with how well they all work together. This is a company that operates like a well-oiled machine. Everyone communicates clearly, they have a common goal of satisfaction for a job done right. We've been hugely satisfied with the work that Klaus and Sons has done in our home. Thorough is the best word I can use to describe the manner in which this company works. They have worked above and beyond the scope we expected. We're not only pleased with the level of skill, professionalism, and expertise of Klaus and Sons but we're almost indescribably more comfortable. There is a measurable difference in the way that our AC system operates. Our house is cooler, more comfortable, the airflow is vastly improved, and the system is running smoother and more efficiently than ever before.
The only thing I regret about this process is the money and the time we wasted before realizing the magic that Klaus and Sons delivered.
***I would be remiss not to mention that mid-AC improvement I asked if they might be interested in removing our fireplace and opening up our house a bit. This was previously only a dream to me. The fireplace was nothing short of a monolith. It was a huge, solid rock structure. Not like the type of rock fireplaces you might see in a cabin, not a rock facade, these rocks were huge. Floor to ceiling with cantilevered concrete hearths on each side (yes, it was a two-sided beast) and about twelve feet across opening into the living room and kitchen. While interesting and unique, it really never suited the style of our home and was also non-functional as it had no damper/flue and only filled our home with smoke on the few occasions we opted to use it over the years. We'd discussed cosmetic options previously and even consulted with concrete/masonry contractors to see if they might be able to improve, if not remove, it. It seemed insurmountable to us for so long. When I asked John whether it was something they might be willing to tackle he responded that while it would be a job that it was nothing they couldn't handle. They handled it! The difference is amazing; we now have better airflow, more open, updated, cleaner, and just a completely improved state of our home.