Hamstra installed new air conditioning units in our house, replacing existing evaporative coolers. The work was difficult because of the retrofit of new equipment into a confined space, changes to the duct work, and other construction that had to go along with the installation.\r
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We were very satisfied with the work. Generally, because we were doing a retrofit from evaporative to air conditioning, the project was more difficult than simply bolting a new air handler into the house. The clearances in our existing utility room were very, very tight (less than 1cm of space, for example, between the new furnace and the gas line. Thus, the Hamstra team had to do a lot of improvisation to be sure that they didn't back us into a corner by making any part of the installation inaccessible. They didn't cut corners; instead, they did a good solid job and took the time required to make it all work properly. Other 'unanticipated' issues that came up along the way were all dealt with promptly and professionally---because there are always unanticipated issues. Hamstra coordinated with our general contractor and worked well as a team to make sure that all of the details required for a successful TOTAL project were completed, not just their piece of it.\r
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In addition, Hamstra's quote was price-competitive. They were aware of the various TEP, manufacturer, and federal government subsidies and rebates and made sure that we had the lowest total price possible.
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