Based on recommendations here we called up Fred with Rumba Air to do a small minspilt/ductless installation. Initially, he was fantastic — very professional and seemed very fair. He also drew up some very detailed plans. BUT, when the time came for the project, he increased the price by over 30%. When I (gently) pointed this out to him and asked if there was something I was missing, he became VERY belligerent. He also gave a series of confused and improbable explanations for the increase (for instance, he cited the increase in the cost of copper. But the project only entailed about 15 feet of copper tubing). In the end, we went our seperate ways.

I can HIGHLY recommend the guy we found to replace Freed — Chris Cosentino. He is very knowledgeable, charged a better price than Fred, and has a great personality — laid back but with a great attention to detail. His contact info: mastersmindhvac@gmail.com
(347) 981-9753


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  1. Don’t Know what your refering to only thing I can speculate is the electrical panle we told you needed repair. First of all we didn’t push any elecrtical work we are hvacr contractors. Although I’m very well versed and hold certifications in the feild of Building Construction Repair as well as hvacr industry.

    We survayed your project found your electrical panel to be hazard. Wether you have it changed of not that on you. We are going to point out all potential problems that may intervin in our install.

    Second we issued one quote on your install for one price.

    Then issued two other quotes for installation in differant locations to outdoor unit mount. You seirously need to check your self your wrong all our quotes are 15 to 30 days honrable. You pass the dead line mark as well as the alter all scope of work and want us to be resposble for entire install no way not with out compromise.

    we are fair resonable pepole in the company.

    Fred V. Jr
    Chief Of Field Operation
    Rumba Air Conditioning Corp.

  2. P.S. Just to be clear, I think Fred is a nice guy too and I have no doubt he does quality work. Based on my experience, though, I would use somebody who remains true to his word in terms of pricing.

  3. Buyer beware is all I have to say. Anyone who wants more information, including the fact that Fred was pushing to do electrical work for which he does not have the appropriate license, can email me at calle3441@hotmail.com

    I will be more than happy to speak with anyone in person.

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