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John Owens Services

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4340 Redwood Hwy, Suite 150
San Rafael, California 94903
415-456-2906
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  • Air Conditioning
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  • Plumbing
  • Eichler Homes
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Complete Comfort Solutions in Marin & Sonoma Counties!

Reliable plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems turn a house into a home. When a problem occurs, John Owens Services, Inc. is here to help. With locations in Santa Rosa and San Rafael, we are Marin & Sonoma Counties’ one-stop shop for complete comfort solutions. We are fully licensed for plumbing, boiler, HVAC, electrical, and new construction work. With over 30 years of experience as a family owned and operated company, we always provide quality work at affordable rates. We also have 15 state-of-the-art trucks that are fully stocked with replacement parts so we can complete the job in one visit.

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John Owens Services, Inc.
John Owens Services, Inc.
4.9
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Mike Albert
Mike Albert
17:55 06 Jun 25
Had one year 24/7 water heater inspection that is part of the purchase. Had been extremely impressed with John Owen's when choosing them a year ago. Similarly, their quality of service for the inspection and decalcification process was 5 stars: 1) reminded day before as well as morning of arrival when the tech would be there; 2) Luvet was very professional as far as explaining the entire process; and also was quite patient when I asked questions and then he explained things in an easy-to-understand manner. If you need a new heater or service on your current heater, John Owens is excellent!
Charles M Sprincin
Charles M Sprincin
00:30 29 Apr 25
Luis was competent (beautiful work) and professional. Please have Luis do all of our plumbing repairs.
Loretta Lieberman
Loretta Lieberman
19:42 26 Apr 25
My experience was great from start to finish. I got multiple bids and chose John Owens because of their fair pricing, their knowledge, and the way they treated me from the very beginning.Even the office staff was so helpful when it was time for me to sign contracts and set up appointments. They installed both a new furnace and water heater for us on the same day and it was seamless. Every John Owen’s employee I met was so professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. I will definitely use them again.
Janis Chittick
Janis Chittick
20:20 24 Apr 25
Christopher was prompt, did a thorough job and answered questions with knowledge. We have John Owen’s Service annually and feel confident our furnace is kept in good working order.
Dennis Wong
Dennis Wong
18:32 10 Apr 25
I’ve been measured in my thoughts about my experience so waited 2 weeks before reviewing. I expected to pay more for quick repair of water heater pilot light. Thermocouple failed night before and was able to get service by noon. Plumber was hesitant to only repair just pilot without removing control. Water heater is 22 years old and deemed at “end of life”. By touching control there would be no guarantee that replacement would leak. Sensing this was going down expensive path. I insisted a reasonable approach on only pilot thermocouple replacement at my risk. Plumber acquiesced with appropriate waivers. Repair was successful as I expected as water heater has not been problem since installation. I didn’t like the final cost though. It appears Owens prices tasks via set rates e.g., (a) replacement of new thermocouple , (b) taking out burner assembly; each item cost $250. Add service charge of $67 for initial assessment the total bill was $580 for total time from arrival to departure was 30 minutes. Math comes out to about $500 labor for half hour repair work . Owens should look at a different approach that should adjust for total repair that is more fair. I was expecting to pay union labor plus parts (about $20) and estimate cost but was confronted with situation where I could not turn down repair as we had out of town guests arriving that afternoon. My previous experience with Owens was exceptional for heater pump replacement and was 5 stars. Cost was comparable and work quality was top notch. I will continue to recommend Owens for such replacement.
Gail Lester
Gail Lester
21:23 26 Mar 25
I'd been considering a heat pump for several years and John Owens was the first place I called after receiving a mailer from them about energy rebates for this big investment. Scheduling was smooth, and their representative was so friendly and knowledgeable, explaining what was needed and how the system would work in my home. He or another staff person was always ready to answer my questions, without pressuring me. Their bid came in good time, along with explanations to it. I am very impressed by John Owen Services.
Danielle Colombo
Danielle Colombo
20:22 08 Mar 25
Alex was excellent & thoughtfully answered all my questions with clarity and expertise, while also putting together multiple options in a quote to meet my different concerns and needs. I look forward to having my work done. I would definitely recommend John Owens and Alex to anyone asking.
Eric Sienknecht
Eric Sienknecht
00:25 23 Feb 25
Tim was knowledgeable, professional, and kind, and helped me understand the ins and outs of my boiler’s functionality and pros and cons of repairing versus replacing it. Highly recommend these guys!
Toni Lobsenz
Toni Lobsenz
18:34 11 Feb 25
The plumber who serviced our issue, Luis, did an excellent job. He was efficient, informative, and cleaned up at the end of the job. He was pleasant to deal with and respectful of the property.
Ryan Staack
Ryan Staack
20:36 31 Jan 25
My experience with John Owns Services Inc. was excellent. My wife and I work in real estate and will be recommending them to anyone in the area. From start to finish they worked smooth and efficiently. From the estimate with Ray, who came out a day after I made the call. Ray also was very helpful, gave me his contact info so if/when questions came up, and responded quickly. The office team was helpful with Kristina being available for finance and project questions, also offered great discounts. They sent an excellent install team of Jario, Tommy, and Tim who got the job done FAST, and in the rain I might add. Super friendly people with Bay Area Ties. I could not be happier with our experience with John Owens Services. Will be using them for other heating and cooling jobs.
Cheryl Spence
Cheryl Spence
22:49 08 Jan 25
I just had the BEST customer service experience and service! My heat abruptly stopped working (very hard on me and my cats!). I called multiple vendors, all who could understandably not come out on the same day. When I called John Owens Services, their dispatcher was so kind to understand my predicament and somehow, she arranged for a serviceman to come same day! Special thank you to David, who arrived and quickly diagnosed the problem. The fix required a part and instead of scheduling the repair for a later date, David was incredibly kind to go and purchase the part, then return to complete the repair. This meant so much to me! You just don’t find this kind of customer service often, but when you do, it requires a shout-out, a big thank you, and all my business and referrals. Thank you again to everyone at John Owens, and thank you so much, David!
craig fenech
craig fenech
21:31 27 Dec 24
Every one of the 3 installers and 2 estimater/inspectors was friendly, knowledgeable and diligent. I would give this company my highest recommendation!
Suzanne Gorenfeld
Suzanne Gorenfeld
01:38 19 Dec 24
I would highly recommend this exceptional company; we experienced nothing but excellence from them. Will was very informative concerning valves and taught me how to use a water pressure gauge. Tommy and Kevin installed a water heater, pressure regulator, and thermal expansion tank.
Ellen Meredith
Ellen Meredith
19:44 14 Dec 24
John Owens Services is wonderful to do business with. They communicate clearly, show up when promised, do an excellent job, and go the extra mile, attending to even small details. We have had them replace our furnace and water heater with electric and replace a toilet and repair a shower. All this work went smoothly for reasonable prices.
Tera Wray
Tera Wray
21:56 11 Oct 24
Abel is wonderful. He went above and beyond to resolve our issue, and spent the entire day here making it happen. Thank goodness we have hot water again!
Scott Fletcher
Scott Fletcher
17:15 11 Oct 24
John Owens Services and their technicians are always on time, courteous and thorough in their work. They provide excellent service, offer estimates for potential future work and never resort to high pressure sales' pitches.
Abby Kojola
Abby Kojola
16:22 04 Oct 24
I was surprised to discover that 2 other plumbers had told me I needed to replace my whole sink, but Abel was able to fix it for me at a fraction of the cost I was expecting. Those same other plumbers also told me I didn’t have a water main shut off and they could put one in for me. Abel found mine and showed it to me. Very helpful!
Carol Ornstein
Carol Ornstein
20:22 30 Jul 24
Will C. creatively designed a custom solution to install a new shower system in two bathrooms. Will worked with the existing plumbing to avoid extensive work and costs. I am thrilled with the result! I have been a happy customer of John Owens Services for years and will now ask to schedule Will C. for all of my plumbing needs.
Mike L
Mike L
23:44 21 Jul 24
Last year John Owens Services replaced our ancient Bryant gas and electric heating and air conditioning system with a 3 ton Mitsubishi heat pump system. We love the new system! It has worked flawlessly to provide comfortable heating and A/C throughout the entire year. And this comfort is essentially free, as the electric power needed is provided by our rooftop solar system. The process included sales, design, permitting, installation, and applying for rebates, and every step of the way the John Owens people were pleasant and professional. We would highly recommend them to take care of any HVAC needs.
Matthew Friedman
Matthew Friedman
02:49 07 Jul 24
Able came to the rescue on a Saturday for a bathroom leak. He was quick, informative, and even spent the time to give us tips as we settle into our new home. Price was fair and service was excellent. Thank you!
G Nag
G Nag
17:23 31 May 24
Had a visit from Cody to check the duct work in our attic and the air flow problem that we had to a couple of upstairs room. Cody was great. He was super communicative about his assessment and recommendations for resolving our issues. I know it's probably common practice now - but it was nice to get an MMS with an ETA and a photo of the technician before our scheduled visit. We are really happy with John Owens Svs and would recommend to anyone looking for a provider.
Edith Politis
Edith Politis
09:40 22 May 24
All of the people I interacted with at John Owens Services, Inc., were courteous, helpful, and efficient. When my water heater could not be repaired they offere several options for replacing it. I elected to replace it with a heat pump water heater that John Owens then efficiently installed. I recommend John Owens Services, Inc.
Fabrice Florin
Fabrice Florin
19:17 10 May 24
John Owens Services just installed a new heat pump space heater/cooler in our home, and we are really happy with their work! We ordered a 3-ton ducted system with an outdoor Mitsubishi SUZ-KA36NA2 condenser and an indoor Mitsubishi SVZ-KP36NA air handler, shown in the attached photos. The John Owens team was very thorough with this job, doing load calculations for each room and a blow test on our ducts to determine the best solution for us before they got the contract. Their discipline and ingenuity set them apart from other bidders. They had also installed our heat pump water heater a few years ago, and we appreciated the quality of their work and follow up. Finding a great contractor to electrify your home can take time and due diligence, but it makes a big difference in the end. So we highly recommend them for heat pump installations in the North Bay!
Rudi Dundas
Rudi Dundas
19:59 09 May 24
John Owens is THE heating contractor for Marin, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. We are in West Marin and they installed a new Renai Demand heating system for our 1981 home with old baseboard hot water heating system. A complicated setup but they sent three professional heating plumbers to install it in one day. A year later, Tim O’Brien has just come out for a complementary visit to inspect and add more compound and everything is working perfectly! We could not be happier! A highly professional company!
Gary Anspach
Gary Anspach
15:49 05 May 24
Cody was exceptional explaining options and how everything in our system (heat pump, filtration, air scrubber) functioned with focus on customizing the system for us. I’d give him an A+. Kenney led the installation team. Tim led the inspection, cleaning and sealing of all of our ductwork. Both were also good communicators, kind people, and clearly excelled at what they do. They all went the extra mile to insure our needs were met. We would welcome any of them in or home.
Donna DeLauter Egan
Donna DeLauter Egan
21:04 02 May 24
John Owens services and everyone from the front desk to the many service professionals I have worked with are stellar. It is an extremely well run company thst has helped me with a number of Issues ranging from selecting and installing a new furnace to electrical, plumbing issues to troubleshooting and replacing necessary breakers.I cannot speak highly enough about their thoroughness at the same time efficient work ethic. Each professional with whom I have interacted takes pride they do.
Steve Padover
Steve Padover
19:30 29 Apr 24
Consistently great service from John Owens. Personnel are terrific - very professional and responsive - from the people who answer the phone to the service people who come out and problem solve and fix problems. Our "go to" company for a number of services in addition to basic plumbin.
carleene cady
carleene cady
22:25 18 Apr 24
I have used John Owens twice since I have moved back to Santa Rosa and will rate his business 5 star both times. Office personnel are polite, responsive and follow up. The first experience I had was right after buying a house and the water heater had a leak and needed replacing. The house insurance company sent two different plumbers out who didn't know a thing. I finally just looked up a local and happened to choose Owens. We had been without hot water for 10 days. He cancelled his next day weekend activity and replaced our water heater.The second time it was the furnace. The technician was David Caron, perfectly on time when he said he would arrive, was more than happy to talk to me about everything he was checking, completely cleaned up any anything. Just an all round great experience.
Birgitta Lewis
Birgitta Lewis
17:01 11 Apr 24
We were really concerned when we saw a large water leak coming from our water heater in the late evening. We called John Owens early in the morning and the dispatcher got a plumber out to our house 30 min later! Abel was great, very friendly and sweet with our dog, also very knowledgeable and explained that we only had a leaking pipe…. He took care of everything and I would highly recommend him! Thank you so much!Birgitta Lewis
Tom Ryan
Tom Ryan
01:35 29 Feb 24
Had a water heater failure and Will came out within 2 hours of calling. After sharing different repair options, I chose to have a new heater installed. He installed it the same day. Will is super friendly and knowledgable, and was always eager to answer any questions. Great experience!
Elena Fadeff
Elena Fadeff
21:19 22 Feb 24
I would highly recommend John Owens.They are very professional, reliable and friendly. I was very impressed with the service I received, starting when I booked the appointment all the way to the end when the work was completed. I will not hesitate to call John Owens again.
Jeff Cantarutti
Jeff Cantarutti
21:23 07 Feb 24
John Owens Services installed a new furnace and a/c in our home about 3 years ago. The workmanship and support are top notch. I don't ever get the feeling that they are trying to 'upsell' you for unneeded extras, which is appreciated. I highly recommend them!
Ryan Staack
Ryan Staack
18:00 02 Feb 24
My experience with John Owns Services Inc. was excellent. My wife and I work in real estate and will be recommending them to anyone in the area. From start to finish they worked smooth and efficiently. From the estimate with Ray, who came out a day after I made the call. Ray also was very helpful, gave me his contact info so if/when questions came up, and responded quickly. The office team was helpful with Kristina being available for finance and project questions, also offered great discounts. They sent an excellent install team of Jario, Tommy, and Tim who got the job done FAST, and in the rain I might add. Super friendly people with Bay Area Ties. I could not be happier with our experience with John Owens Services. Will be using them for other heating and cooling jobs.
daisy sagebiel
daisy sagebiel
21:43 31 Jan 24
Will came to do a service on my Heat pump hotwater heater. It was installed a little more than 1 year ago. Will and all the other technician I have had to my house are first class, polite efficient, and courteous. Thank you for the great service.
Karen Berg-Smith
Karen Berg-Smith
21:10 31 Jan 24
After several years of experiencing our gas fireplace break down, we contacted John Owens Services, and it was one of the best decisions we have made for our home! Alex came out promptly, closely assessed our situation, and provided several heat pump options w/ different price points. He did such an awesome job of answering our questions as we made a decision, preparing us for the install, visited on Day 1 of the work and even returned when we had questions on how to maximize our new system and tailor it best to our needs. The install team: Jairo, Tommy, and Romero were great-kind, professional, skilled and kept us informed throughout the install. Customer service is very responsive w/ John Owens. We plan to hire JOS again soon for plumbing installation. A+ . We are very satisfied and our new heating system is quiet and works great!
Timandra Okimoto
Timandra Okimoto
17:51 28 Jan 24
We have used John Owen’s for all the things… but really. Our air conditioner broke last summer during a heatwave and their team came out to help us pick what was right for our family. We’ve also had plumbing / bath tub help from them. They are the friendliest crew I’ve ever interacted with! They are knowledgeable, communicate any changes / updates in a timely and professional manner. Truly a great customer service experience every time. They are pricier than others, however you get what you pay for! And at this time in our lives, paying a little more for a seamless experience is worth it.
Christine Benninger
Christine Benninger
17:42 26 Jan 24
Excellent service!! The technician was knowledgeable, professional and arrived on time. Service was easy to schedule. I highly recommend John Owens Plumbing!
Alexandria Daniels
Alexandria Daniels
21:19 06 Dec 23
I can't say enough nice things about this team. I've had them out twice now and they have been professional, friendly, and just overall wonderful to work with! We just had Gonzalo out to replace our ancient old garbage disposal and I was so impressed with him! Everyone in the office is great to work with, they remember you and follow through. I could keep going. I feel their prices are more than fair for the service you receive. Honestly don't hesitate to work with them.
Marin Motors
Marin Motors
00:31 08 Nov 23
John Owens replaced our home heating system. We are very happy with the entire process from the beginning to end. Ray, our rep., was professional, thorough, detail oriented and was a pleasure to meet and deal with. The install crew and duct / vent sealing crew were on time, did an outstanding job and kept us informed throughout the proceedure. We highly recommend John Owens Services.
klee7609
klee7609
03:08 18 Jul 23
Today I had a plumbing emergency when an outdoor tap would not turn off. The person who answered at John Owens Services Ran Rafael was friendly and helpful, and, after working some scheduling magic, he was able to send a tech out to me within 2 hours. The plumber, Will Isaak, was quick, knowledgeable, and pleasant to talk with. He replaced the faucet, then offered to check my other pipes, since he was here, and did not try to upsell me. I’m grateful. I would not hesitate to call this company again in future.
Susan Judson
Susan Judson
21:36 14 Jul 23
So far I’ve had excellent service from John Owen’s and have no reason to believe it will change going forward. Beginning with Anita, in the scheduling and information department-she was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and patient in explaining answers to my questions. She was my first point of contact and that experience gave me the confidence to move forward. Then Cody, the service technician, came to the house and he was great too. He was professional, efficient with his use of time, he explained things to me about the system in ways that helped me fully understand. He was extremely knowledgeable about the system, and again instilling more confidence to continue to work with them. I am very grateful to have found them and that they’ve been available at this demanding time of year for air conditioning servicing! I highly recommend their services.
Michele Saloner
Michele Saloner
18:43 14 Jul 23
Our new split air system was not working properly and Cody came our to assess the situation. He was very personable and an excellent diagnostician. Cody is very knowledgable and explains the complex technology in clear way. He hypothesized that the units arrived from the factory without enough refrigerant. He was correct, fixed it and it now works like a dream - just in time before the sweltering weekend. Thank you John Owens for providing excellent service!
Laura Merlo
Laura Merlo
17:36 06 Jul 23
Owens is our go-to because of one guy who dealt with our decrepit radiant system, but he’s retiring.Fortunately, the technician who has come out the past two times, William C., has been great. Communication is excellent. He explains and shows us what is happening how to address the problem, which makes us feel better about having to take care of whatever new problem our aging house throws at us.
Russ Wise
Russ Wise
17:29 03 Jul 23
Glad I found this "truly" family run business to troubleshoot my furnace. Diagnostic fee of $67 was very reasonable, the technician, Cody, knowledgeable, professional & courteous. Best of all, no sales pressure, just doing the right thing, taking care of the customers needs.Will call on them again!P.S. Shout out to Nicole, their scheduler, great job understanding my needs and explaining the service details.Pricing: yes, their prices are more than the actual part price but your paying for the technical knowledge, part logistics and a guarantee.Russ
Nick Ratiani
Nick Ratiani
18:01 20 Jun 23
Excellent, friendly, on-time service. Their installation of our heat-pump water heater was flawless and earned a "that's a work of art" from the building inspector. Their maintenance service is also excellent. If our HVAC system wasn't still under warranty with another company, we would switch to John Owens Services for that too.
Scott Fletcher
Scott Fletcher
17:26 19 Jun 23
The receptionist at John Owens answered the phone on the third ring and gave us an emergency Saturday appointment for an inoperative hot water heater for the following morning. The technician/installer, William, arrived on time, listened to my explanation of the issues, conducted a thorough test of the heater circuitry, etc. and gave me 3 options to consider. We decided to replace the 16 year-old water heater and asked about the rusty brown water that would often come out of the faucets. William replaced our old water heater, installed a new drip pan and outlet line to bring us up to code. He also figured out that the rusty brown water was coming from a never used solar water heater on our roof that was draining into the system and capped off those lines. Though not inexpensive, the whole experience was great and we have very hot, CLEAN water coming out of our faucets less than 24 hours after calling for help! Top-rate service from John Owens!!
Rebecca Phelps
Rebecca Phelps
20:25 16 Jun 23
Cody was knowledgeable, nice, and professional. I know understand my heat pump system in my new-to me home and how to improve my indoor air quality.
Joe Lardizabal
Joe Lardizabal
17:12 16 Jun 23
I initially chose the team at John Owens based on their online reviews and having them just complete 2 projects, I can highly recommend John Owens myself. Max, Chris, Selby, Cody and Nicole made the experience super easy, informative and convenient. I'm happy to know that I have a team I can rely on for any future plumbing and HVAC needs.
Lela Kurtz
Lela Kurtz
16:06 22 Feb 23
My toilet had been clogged over the weekend. Will came out in a holiday and fix the problem. He didn’t double the cost due to the holiday as some company’s wanted. He was efficient and pleasant to work with. He also looked at a problem with bathroom sink and explained what I needed for him to return and fix the issue. Will definitely use their services again,
ERIC Ruiz
ERIC Ruiz
19:09 27 Dec 22
These guys are amazing, and yes this is a real review. Every other plumbing company quoted over $2700 more For work John Owens did for $1200. Super easy to work with, honest as the day is long. They get in they get the job done they don’t take their time working all day for a 20 minute job and charge you for hours of labor. They did a wonderful job knocked it out in 30 minutes and charge me an amazing price. I will always use these guys I will never use anyone else ever again. Highly recommend them
Andrew Shapiro
Andrew Shapiro
19:48 23 Dec 22
Chris was timely and thorough. In addition to inspecting and cleaning out impediments to efficient function of our older furnace, he documented and showed me items that were wearing out and in need of replacement and estimated costs. He helped schedule follow up visit for bids to make comparison with full furnace replacement.
Rachel Coston
Rachel Coston
14:07 17 Dec 22
Chris arrived within the time slot I was given. He did a thorough exam within our heating system, infrared pictures were taken. Changed our heater filters , made recommendations on how we could improve our heating system. He sat down and reviewed his recommendation with me. Explained , and then emailed information to me. Very polite, I liked his demeanor.
Barbara Powers
Barbara Powers
03:49 14 Dec 22
Eight days ago the thermostat quit working. The heating system in our condo is 40+ years old and kind of unusual in that it uses the hot water healer like it’s a boiler. Six other businesses declined coming over after I described the system. When I tried John Owens Services, they said they were willing to check my heating system out and repair it if possible. They asked me to send pictures of our heating system. After they looked at the pictures they said one of their technicians was familiar with this kind of system and we set up an appointment. The technician replaced the old thermostat and once again we have heat!
Barbara Powers
Barbara Powers
01:23 09 Dec 22
Eight days ago the thermostat quit working. The heating system in our condo is 40+ years old and kind of unusual in that it uses the hot water healer like it’s a boiler. Six other businesses declined coming over after I described the system. When I tried John Owens Services, they were more than willing to help! They asked me to send pictures of our heating system. After they looked at the pictures they said one of their technicians was familiar with this kind of system and we set up an appointment. The technician replaced the thermostat and once again we have heat!
Aaron de Zafra
Aaron de Zafra
19:05 26 Nov 22
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the timely, honest, and professional service that was provided to me by John Owens Services and their HVAC technician Chris.Two days before Thanksgiving our 22 year old furnace decided to stop working and I called a couple of companies to try and get it diagnosed and repaired before the holiday. One company (not John Owens) was able to come out that day and diagnose the problem, however they provided me with a quote for $1600 to repair and informed me that it would be at least a week before they could address the issue. Since I had already scheduled an appointment for the Saturday after Thanksgiving I elected to do some research on my own and have John Owens Service to come in to provide a second opinion. I am so thankful I did.Chris arrived on time and was extremely professional. I informed him that I had done some research and even purchased a replacement motherboard (the point of failure) for our furnace but wanted to see what he thought about the situation. He confirmed the board was the point of failure and that I had purchased the correct replacement unit. After performing a thorough inspection of our furnace, Chris installed the board I purchased and then took the extra step of educating me on how to keep this old furnace running safely. Heat exchangers can fail as units age and pump CO into the house if not properly monitored. Chris recommended that I purchase CO monitors for the house to keep tabs on the condition of the furnace while keeping me and my family safe. No one else took the time to discuss these issues with me and I consider that potentially life saving advice. Here's what I learned in this one service call:1. John Owens is committed to putting the customer first and not simply upselling you to things you don't need or padding their estimates.2. Their technicians are not commission based and therefore do what's necessary to provide you with great service.3. They are personable, thorough in their work, and willing to take the time to educate their customers on how to get the most mileage out of existing products.4. They are my new "go-to-guys" for all HVAC and plumbing services.Thanks to Chris and thanks to John Owens himself for understanding how to build a top notch and customer-centric business. I know where I'm going when it's time to buy a new furnace!
Alle Schreiber
Alle Schreiber
17:50 20 Nov 22
Chris installed a new AC unit earlier this summer and then came back again to fix our non-working furnaces. He was friendly, professional, very capable, thorough and dedicated. He stayed late until the job was done and was very informative when he was explaining how he resolved the issue we were having. I will 100% request his service next time we call John Owens!
walt jewell
walt jewell
01:16 18 Nov 22
Our heater decided not to work. 39 last night! We called and got an appointment for 2 days later. Chris was our repair man. Neatly dresses, friendly and knowledgeable. Parts our on order. Very satisfied so far.
Garey De Martini
Garey De Martini
00:22 07 Oct 22
We have been a John Owens Services customer for years, living in an Eichler in Lucas Valley. We were always happy with their work. We recently moved into a new house, one that has an attic, an air conditioner, and central heating. We had none of these things before so it was all new to us. We have very good insulation, but on one very hot day we turned on the air condition only to find it didn’t seem to cool the house down at all. We called John Owens and technician Chris Ostrom-Juvencio came out to take a look and perform some minor tune-ups. We think he did a fabulous job. He took lots of photos and notes, and walked us through the systems and some of the issues. He presented us with lots of options, and didn’t push us in any particular direction - instead he described the pros and cons of each solution. For now, we’re sitting tight. But we know when the time comes to repair or replace any of our systems, we will be contacting John Owens - just as we have in the past.
Suzie Seybold
Suzie Seybold
18:11 19 Aug 22
Had Chris out to install a few dampers to make the home more comfortable. He did a great job and the airflow is much better. We are happy with the results. He is clean, courteous and reasonable. If/when we need more work, we would request him.
alice hofer
alice hofer
22:01 17 Aug 22
I had scheduled a routine maintenance for my furnace, but I got so much more! Chris promptly came to my house and completed the routine maintenance and then introduced me to the “Air Scrubber” which augments your HAVC system or furnace. It literally gets rid of air pollution in your home (smoke, dust, bacteria, germs, such as Covid) and it keeps the air in your home safe and oder free. Plus, Chris answered all my questions and helped me solve some air flow issues. Best of all, he was polite, interesting and delightful to talk with. It’s a great company, does superior work and I will certainly call them again in the future!
Tim Lord
Tim Lord
23:48 22 Jul 22
Chris came to my house and was pleasant and professional. He found some areas that really needed cleaning that may have been causing dirty air to flow around my house. He showed me pictures that it was cleaned and it looked great. I would highly recommend John Owens in particularly Chris.
Heidi Kelley
Heidi Kelley
22:01 24 Jun 22
I highly recommend this company. It's so refreshing to experience great customer service again. So many companies are failing in this.John Owens was 1 of about 4 companies I called late on a Friday afternoon when our local temps hit over 100 the first time this season and our A/C stopped working. They had the earliest availability but also good reviews already which I use as a guideline.Mercedes answered the phone even though I called 5 minutes before closing and was very patient and helpful with my questions. Cody showed up on-time on Monday and was also good at explaining what he was doing and what was wrong (the capacitor quit). He's knowledgeable and genuine.. the real deal. No hard sell to replace our 10 yr old unit which another company had pushed during a maintenance check the year before. Good value--I looked up capacitor replacement prior to his arrival as I thought that could be the issue and they were in range for the replacement cost.I'm so glad I have this company to call on for any future issues, knowing I'll receive honest and quality work.
Rick D'Amico
Rick D'Amico
19:31 13 Jun 22
Chris was a knowledgeable, well mannered technician who quickly diagnosed the AC system from end to end. He explained possible problem areas and him approach to repairing each component needing service. He took photos to document the work he did and reviewed his entire repair process in detail when he was done. Excellent service!!!
Steve Weiss
Steve Weiss
17:49 10 Jun 22
Very positive. Chris recognized and explained The problem and offered good advice on maintaining the system. Would certainly use his services again.
Cameron Norgate
Cameron Norgate
20:35 02 Jun 22
Cody was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Great experience!
Carol J
Carol J
22:01 01 Jun 22
Had a mini split tune up today. Chris Ostrom was pleasant, knowledgeable and did a thorough job cleaning the A/C units and condensers. I like the detailed invoice describing all the parts that were checked and cleaned. Very reasonable too.
Nick
Nick
18:53 27 May 22
We have bounced around with many plumbing companies but once we used John Owens we have used them ever since for our home. Today was an HVAC maintenance check and per usual the communication on scheduling was spot on, the technician was great and explained everything that was done and it was a 5-star experience.
Lanakila Rodrigues
Lanakila Rodrigues
06:01 08 Feb 22
12/15/2021 - their driver in a big box truck tailgated me and my family in the pouring rain. Seriously less than a foot away from my bumper, going over 75mph. Reckless driving in a storm, while in a company vehicle is COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNACCEPTABLE. Drivers like this cost lives and tear apart families during the holidays.If a company is allowing this untrained person to drive their vehicle on a public road, it makes you wonder what other corners are being cut? Background checks? Inspections? Perhaps not using OEM recommend parts??? Makes me wonder as a homeowner and consumer.Northbound 101 6:50pm in Novato.**update I did recieve a voice-mail apology from a woman representing their company. According to them the matter would be taken seriously and handled asap. +2 stars for speed of return call and for the sincerity of her call.****Full disclaimer I HAVE NOT USED THIER HVAC SERVICES and review is NOT based off skill or expertise in their field.
DN B
DN B
01:30 11 Nov 21
We are a first time user of John Owens Services. Joseph and Joe were the team assigned to our installation of a new AC unit. They were on-time, kind, professional, respectful and patient. They were unable to finish the install on the first day and came back promptly on the second to wrap up the project. We had a few follow-on items after the unit was installed and Joseph continue to be the one to arrive on-site and work with me and my husband on resolving the complications we experienced. Through our conversations I could tell he takes great personal pride in his work and delivery of service. He made what could have been a very trying and frustrating experience, enjoyable and easy to manage. I am so happy to have chosen John Owens!
Joel Silverman
Joel Silverman
23:55 21 Jul 21
John Owens installed all new HVAC system, A/C, and tankless water heater for us in our mid 1960's house and the entire process went very smoothly. It took about eight working days. Esgar was the primary technician and he was very courteous, kept us informed on status, cleaned up daily, and overall did great work; I'd recommend asking for him. John Owens wasn't the lowest quote we received, but when they explained why they wanted to do more work compared to other estimates, it made sense to us and I think the more competitive bids would not have heated/cooled as well as we'd expect. A totally HVAC renovation might be one of those things where picking the lowest bidder might not always be the best idea. John Owens also warranties the system for five years.
Edgar Vail
Edgar Vail
22:04 21 Apr 21
This entire experience was first rate: the person who scheduled the job, and Chris (the tech) were both great. I would rate the service 5 out of 5 starsChris is very knowledgeable plus he arrived on time; analyzed the problem and solved it. As a P.E (mechanical) I appreciate his professional approach to diagnosing and then solving the problem efficiently.
David Shlachter
David Shlachter
23:27 22 Feb 21
I spent two months trying to troubleshoot a non-functioning sauna heater, and was laughed off the phone by company after company when I mentioned we live in Bolinas. I was able to narrow down the issue, ordered replacement parts, and luckily John Owens Services was able to book an appointment and take on the job. The technician, Chris, was fantastic, replacing the various parts (in a very tight and inhospitable spot!) with a smile on his face. Overall, the company is fairly priced, communicates extremely well by phone/text, and at the end of the day, delivers the goods.
Rob Maerz
Rob Maerz
20:23 12 Feb 21
John Owens' technician Brad came out to inspect my older gas furnace and provide feedback on its condition. Brad was professional, very helpful and patient in explaining the way the furnace operated and what to expect from it in the future. I would call on them again when I need additional service.
Laura Spaventa Lewis
Laura Spaventa Lewis
20:13 19 Dec 20
Our water heater broke yesterday (a Thursday) and we originally called our warranty company and were told that someone couldn't come out until Monday. We have a 6 day old baby and when we called John Owens (at 4pm) and told them our situation they told us they would get someone out to our home within 45 mins (thank you so much, Clarissa, for your urgency and kindness). Tim, one of John Owen's technicians, was so empathetic to our situation and diagnosed the issue quickly and lined up someone to come replace the heater the following day. By EOD Friday we had hot water. Thank you so much to the John Owens Staff- we can't express our gratitude enough!
Phil Alwitt
Phil Alwitt
20:26 16 Dec 20
Great service. Tim came out, efficiently evaluated the problem with our radiant heat and came back to repair the issue. After years of issues, Owens resolved the problem. Not cheap but we’ll worth every Penny.
Tawny Tesconi
Tawny Tesconi
13:38 30 Sep 20
The technician, David, was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. He knew his stuff and didn't try to sell me something I didn't want or suggest that I needed a new heater. Refreshing!
Alex Capasso
Alex Capasso
03:26 24 Sep 20
Loved my experience with John Owens from start to finish. I feel great about doing business with his team and will book them again for future projects.The phone staff, estimator, and the engineer were great. When install day arrived, the techs were on time and I was blown away by how courteous and respectful they both were. True superstars.My AC is up and running and I love my new thermostat. So glad I picked John Owens!
Margarito Tito Segobiano
Margarito Tito Segobiano
15:52 18 Aug 20
Excellent service and very professional!!! Honesty like I haven't seen before in along time. Although they could've tried to sell me on unnecessary services they did not and advised that we could continue to use our current HVAC even though it was an older model. My bosses as well as myself are extremely happy with the service we received and would definitely recommend John Owens Services to anyone and we will definitely be suing them again in the future!!!
James Mikowicz
James Mikowicz
02:51 04 Aug 20
John Owens Services was very prompt and courteous in repairing our leak. They replied quickly and were able to fix the leak within 2 business days. I would have given them 5 stars but one of our flagstone tiles was slightly damaged during the repair.
Darlene Dinelli
Darlene Dinelli
05:25 02 Aug 20
From the initial call regarding a problem with our old family furnace, to the final paperwork complete with photos, John Owens Services was the best company we could have hoped would help us.A text introducing the tech arrived a few minuted before he arrived. Eric was professional and knowledgeable about our furnace issue. He honored a coupon I found on line and he was very helpful by also cleaning our furnace filter before he left.I would not hesitate in calling John Owens Services for my next plumbing or heating issues. I would not hesitate in recommending this company. Thank you.
Brian Wong
Brian Wong
02:54 30 Jul 20
I love that I called for maintenance on my Rinai heater a year later and got a scheduled within 3 days. I got a follow up call the day before Matt came out. On time , friendly and punctual. In and out in a jiffy. Highly recommend John and his team!
Aaron Mason
Aaron Mason
23:08 06 Jul 20
I’ve had John Owens Services install HVAC equipment in two houses. Every time they were fast, on time, clean, and ultimately did a fantastic job. They were exceptionally careful during the pandemic. Highly recommended.
Jennifer Hopkins
Jennifer Hopkins
23:19 02 Jul 20
I was looking for a new plumber and had seen the John Owens trucks. When I called, I got a person and not a machine. They were able to get a technician out the next day, and he was right on time, as well as friendly and professional. I will certainly call them again.
Georgie Craig
Georgie Craig
17:39 28 Jun 20
Very helpful and professional. Workers work masks at all times and foot coverings when required to be indoors. We really appreciated that. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC services.
Christine Jones
Christine Jones
20:57 25 Jun 20
We had to have our hot water line replaced and John Owen's did a very professional and timely job. Tim and his helper did an amazing job, and cleaned up afterward. We hardly knew they were in the house and they finished in a very timely manner. The knowledge and skill they brought to this job made us confident that it would be handled skillfully and will last. I highly recommend John Owens and we will use them again if we need to.
Judith Hernandez
Judith Hernandez
16:10 29 Apr 20
I received a call from an overnight request at 7:30 A M and was able to schedule an appointment that afternoon, and my tenant was pleased with the installation of the disposal. The team member was very efficient and polite on the phone, and i would use John Owen Services again.
Carlos Nogueiro
Carlos Nogueiro
14:45 01 Apr 20
My house heating boiler made an explosion. This happened in Mill Valley during the shelter in place order, and John Owens Services responded promptly. Tim came out that same morning to diagnose the problem. I needed a new boiler and he gave me an estimate. A+ experience/service. Alex then came out to finalize the parts needed and schedule the replacement to start the next day. (Excellent)Cesar and his helper came the next day. They did an awesome job. Courteous, clean, on time, clearly a craftsman that takes pride in the quality of the work he does.
Thomas Koszegi
Thomas Koszegi
03:45 21 Mar 20
They are very pricey!... That said, they do beautiful work. We had both our radiant heating and hot water replaced with a on demand hot water system and boiler. For the first time we have even heat through out our entire house, the system looks absolutely amazing. I'm very happy with the finished job, and their staff is extremely friendly and informative. I highly recommend John's team, I will be adding them to our HOA's preferred vendor list.
Roy Periana
Roy Periana
00:06 02 Mar 20
I had to write a review about these guys. They came to change my water heater and did a great job. Much less expensive that others based on talking to my neighbors. I was even able to talk to the owner to get an idea of what's involved. I would highly recommend them. The plumber who actually worked on the job, Troy, was an incredibly nice guy and explained eveything to me. They were puctual and able to get started quickly on the job.
Jeff Stocks
Jeff Stocks
03:34 28 Feb 20
John Owens and crew are absolutely the most professional and trustworthy HVAC contractors. We had an HVAC system installed in a 1982 era house that was previously heated with baseboard heaters and a wood stove. After John Owens installed our new system we have a perfectly heated home.-Thank you to all
Jeff Stocks
Jeff Stocks
03:34 28 Feb 20
John Owens and crew are absolutely the most professional and trustworthy HVAC contractors. We had an HVAC system installed in a 1982 era house that was previously heated with baseboard heaters and a wood stove. After John Owens installed our new system we have a perfectly heated home.-Thank you to all
Rich & Barbara McCarthy
Rich & Barbara McCarthy
16:28 07 Feb 20
Absolutely top of the line customer service from beginning to end. We were without heat for almost a week, when I called JOSI thanks to another company who charged us without fixing the problem. From the first phone call to the end of the installation, everyone from JOSI was respectful, knowledgeable, punctual, responsive, and simply treated me like a person, not just another "sale". We ended up needing a complete furnace replacement for a 21 year old furnace. On top of everything the final bill came in lower than the estimate! It was a very stressful situation for me in that the furnace was in the attic only accessible through my master closet ceiling, and JOSI made it not only bearable, but actually a positive experience in that we now had heat again! I highly recommend JOSI to anyone and everyone needing HVAC services! Thank you JOSI!
Robert MacNaughton
Robert MacNaughton
00:07 05 Feb 20
Very professional in evaluating job, including recommendations where appropriate. Arrived on time. Were very polite and efficient. Protected the job site, completed the work as estimated, and left the site clean. Well done.
Wendy Lang
Wendy Lang
05:35 03 Feb 20
John Owens crew are extremely knowledgable, skilled, courteous and professional. They went out of their way to make the transition from old to new furnace as smooth and painless as possible. Highly recommended!
Claire Cummings
Claire Cummings
22:37 04 Jan 20
I am experienced in home remodeling and construction and as a lawyer and a long time homeowner I am fairly picky about details. I was very pleased with the estimate process and the work. John Owens Services hit all the marks on value and are especially good with their communication and availability. I had a furnace replaced and upgraded and it went well, was done on time (early actually) and I like the free one year service and the warranty. Highly recommended.
John Whitaker
John Whitaker
01:46 15 Dec 19
The absolute best team! They came out and replaced my old boiler. The workmanship is amazing. The crew was highly knowledgeable and professional. I give them my highest recommendation!
Daniel Spitzer
Daniel Spitzer
21:39 27 Nov 19
Great experience with John Owen Services on a new furnace and installation of a water heater, starting with needs assessment/proposal from Alex through execution by Ezgar, Hector and others. Very professional. Very considerate. Solid work. Could not ask for more
Matthew Duven
Matthew Duven
02:26 14 Nov 19
Every interaction I had with someone from John Owens was great. The estimate was easy to schedule and Alex was thorough and really knowledgeable. When the crew came they were very friendly and personable, addressed some minor changes skillfully, and got the furnace installed faster than expected. I highly, highly recommend John Owens to anyone looking.
Kim Sutton
Kim Sutton
18:34 31 Oct 19
We are so pleased to have met a technician more interested in repairing our 20 yr. old furnace, than in replacing it. Very friendly, informed service and communication all around. Next time, we'll definitely call John Owens first .
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