Just a quick note to say that I was impressed with our Empire experience. The installation crew were polite, clean, friendly, helpful and courteous. The follow up service was impressive as well. 
Recognitions and Certifications
Named National Contractor of the Year in 2008-2009 we were nationally recognized for our expertise and dedication to to the perfect heating and cooling system. With one of the nations most stringent ongoing training programs you can be rest assured that your heating and cooling systems are in good hands.
We are an A plus member of the Better Business Bureau. We have been in business since 1992. When you are looking at a 
potential contractors to work on you heating and air conditioning system make sure that you know how long they have been in business. Most contractors never make it to year 5 taking all your guarantee and warranties with them. "Year of Experience" does not mean years in business. If you combine the years of experience from all of our staff the number of years is many hundreds of years. Better Business Bureau.
The National Comfort Institute is an organization on the cutting edge of product performance. With the skills and equipment provided by the National Comfort Institute we can accurately map out your air conditioning and heating system and accurately tell you how well it is working compared to what the manufacturer says it should. We can accurately and quickly pinpoint those areas of your home cooling and heating system that need a little help. We can allow your air conditioner to perform the way it was designed to perform saving your money and giving you and your family the comfort they deserve. The National Comfort Institute.
Approved by the California League of Homeowners for many years. Our diamond certified service is second to none. Cal us to your home or business and you will be impressed by the level of skill, knowledge and client based service that we provide. The league of California Homeowners.
The Better your Home Air Conditioner Operates the more comfortable you will be and the smaller your utility bills will be.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. government-sponsored program that helps businesses and homeowners save energy and protect the environment by giving them the information they need to make smart choices about efficiency. Learn more about Energy Star heating and air conditioning products here.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent testing organization established to assess products for public safety. UL conducts tests based on standards set by its own engineers, in conjunction with input from manufacturers and product users. Every year, more than 71,000 products are evaluated in the organization’s 66 facilities, which are located around the world. Learn ore about heating and air conditioning equipment certification here.
GreenSpec is a leading resource of environmentally responsible products. Learn more about Greenspec and what they do for the air conditioning industry here.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is a trade association that develops and publishes performance-testing standards for air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. AHRI standards ensure manufacturers’ problem claims are valid and reliable, so buyers can make informed decisions about product claims. Learn more about AHRI certification for heating and cooling products.
The Good Housekeeping Seal is one of the most prestigious and trusted symbols of quality. Before products can earn the seal, they are rigorously evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, the research arm of Good Housekeeping magazine. If a product bearing the Seal proves to be defective within two years of purchase, Good Housekeeping will replace the product or refund the purchase price. Find out more about the Goodhousekeeping Seal of Approval.
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a nonprofit membership group that creates national and international standards aimed at promoting public safety and well being. Compliance with CSA codes is required by many provinces/states and insurance companies. Learn more.
CSA also develops standards related to design of a wide range of products. The CSA Blue Star label indicates that a product is certified to applicable US standards for appliances using gas or other petroleum fuels. The CSA Blue Flame indicates a product is certified to applicable Canadian standards for appliances using gas or other petroleum fuels. CSA America.
This CSA mark certifies that a product is in compliance with the requirements of the energy efficiency and electrical safety standards for the Canadian market.
Intertek, a leader in HVAC/R equipment testing, tests products to all North American (US and Canada) Safety Standards for HVAC/R equipment, including ANSI, IL, CSA, ASTM and other applicable standards. Intertek is an independent test association.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a national association that offers leadership and training programs for the advancement of its members' business and technical excellence, promotes a code of ethics for consumer protection and safety, and provides consumers with useful information and a database of members in good standing to support an informed buying process. Learn more.
Products that have received the right to use the NAHB Research Center Green Approved mark are products that the Research Center has approved as being eligible to contribute points toward certification of a building under the National Green Building Standard™. Such products, when appropriately used, enable builders to earn points toward certification of the building. Learn more.