Geothermal Specialist, Inc.

Book Now
Book Now
HomeAdvisor screened and approved seal

HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved

This service professional has passed the HomeAdvisor screening process.

Learn about our screening process
Learn about our screening process

43 Years In Business

Company Details

Contact

5427 N. 300 E.
LaPorte, IN 46350
http://www.geothermalspecialist.biz

Hours

  • Mon: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tue: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wed: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thu: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Sun: Closed
View All Details & Credentials

Achievements

Service Details

  • Residential Work
  • Commercial Work

Areas of Expertise

  • Specializing in design, installation and service of geothermal systems.
  • Geothermal service and installation- Enertech Hydron GeoComfort Tetco WaterFurnace Bosch FHP HydroHeat Bard GeoExcel ClimateMaster ComfortMaker Carrier Trane Bryant Modine EconAire
View All Offerings and Cities Served

Cost Information

  • Warranty Offered
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Ratings

4.6
24 Verified Reviews
  • 5
    15
  • 4
    1
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    1

Highly rated for

  • Overall Rating
  • Value
  • Customer Service
  • Quality
Showing 1-10 of 24 results
5.0 Jacob S. La Porte, IN
3/30/2022

They go out of their way to make sure the customer is happy.

4.0 Paul N. Niles, MI
10/5/2020

Service was timely.

5.0 Cathie Y. Edwardsburg, MI
6/17/2020

This is hard to believe but the HVAC guy that installed the GeoThermal refused to repair it because it was 4 years old. I found Geothermal Specialist through HomeAdvisor, these people got on the repair in less than 24 hours after my call, but also showed me that the Modine Geothermal has a 10 year parts and labor warranty.

5.0 Dean S. Constantine, MI
3/13/2020

Steve is amazing! Called me within minutes of submitting a request, even though he was not feeling well! Even remembered meeting me a year ago in passing... You just don't get that anymore from anyone! Then Melissa seconds later to schedule. Dave & Brandon were professional, knowledgeable, and on the spot! Don't know if you guys will see this... But thanks! Dean

5.0 Bonnie B. Culver, IN
6/22/2019

Very knowledgeable. I ve had this geothermal system for 7 years. Annual checkups and cleaning. This is the first company I have felt actually understood the system fully and the did a great job

5.0 John S. Dowagiac, MI
3/17/2019

0.50 Vaid V. Cassopolis, MI
3/11/2018

If a zero star was possible on Google, this would be a zero. Geothermal Specialists contacted us in January 2018 to schedule an appointment for a Comfort Care Maintenance service that they recommended to us. Since we had previously used this company to provide repair service on our Geothermal Unit, we agreed to schedule the appointment. A technician was sent to our home on 3/6/18 and completed the $195 service . Minutes after the tech left, my husband noticed that the Geothermal unit was now leaking. He called the tech back to our house and after examining the leak, the tech explained that a chemical he flushed through the unit as a part of the maintenance process created the leak as the unit was very old and the chemicals were too harsh. He then recommended that we purchase a new unit ($11,000) to replace the old one, but if we were unable to do that, they could repair the leak for approx. $700 but it would be a week before someone could return to do it. We asked to speak with the owner, since this seemed unfair as their company encouraged and mislead us into receiving the service, and now the service had caused a leak that they were now asking us to pay an additional $700 to repair. On 3/6/18 we spent the night without heat, on 3/7/18 we called another company to repair the unit. The company that repaired the unit on 3/7/18 only charged us $250, compared to the $700 Geothermal Services wanted to charge to fix a leak they caused. The reader can do the math on that. After contacting the main office to request a refund for the $195 comfort care maintenance service, Steve, the owner of Geothermal Specialists called me at 5 pm on 3/7/18 and would not take any accountability for the fact that their maintenance service initiated the leak on our unit. He then said he would issue a $195 refund, ONLY IF we agreed to sever ties with their company, call someone else to repair the leak they caused, and not share any negative feedback about their company online/ or otherwise. We of course didn't agree to that for a number of reasons, which should be obvious to most people. He then said he would no longer issue a refund since we could not agree to the terms he outlined. I filed a complaint with the Indiana Attorney General's consumer protection office and the Better Business Bureau, both complaints are currently being investigated. I was not at all surprised to discover that this was not the first complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau on Geothermal Specialists. We have never had to leave negative feedback on any company we have ever done business with, but this was the worst experience we've ever had with any company. After using this company's repair services for over 1 year, paying in full for each service, even if we felt the prices were inflated, we were very disappointed by the carelessness of the service provided and the failed attempt by the owner Steve to intimidate us as if we have done something wrong. Which is why we made it a pri

Response from Company:

We are in the business to help people. This personal attack on my character speaks for itself to people who know me. Mrs Vaid was told repeatedly the system was old and required replacement and was very frustrated when that time came. Brazing a unit that old was not worth the investment and a solder job over old brazing is not likely to hold. I gave an exceptional replacement offer that was refused. Unless I replaced her system with a new one AT NO COST that she was going to persist with bad reviews in every possible avenue. She indeed has done that. We are not inclined to give way to cyber bullying. She is part of the 1-2% we cannot satisfy.

4.5 William M. Saint Joseph, MI
2/18/2018

I see review for knowledgeable, good work and reasonable price. I do agree,, but is $375 an hour a reasonable price.. Is it??? WoW

5.0 Jim V. Cedar Lake, IN
12/28/2017

Steve is very knowledgeable about geo thermal systems. He does good work at a reasonable price.

5.0 Clem K. South Bend, IN
11/15/2017

Responded next day. Found the problem, ordered needed parts and got the job done. Called us back and kept us informed as to where in the parts order process and repair schedule we were at. Very easy to do business with. We now have a new company to call for any future repairs.

Photos

Geothermal Specialist, Inc.

HomeAdvisor allows Service Professionals to post information about themselves and their business on their profile. HomeAdvisor does not review or verify the information representations set forth in those profiles as they are self-reported by the Service Professional.

To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Licensing Requirements page. Note that some states require local or county level licensing and you should verify whether or not your pro is properly licensed.

Seal of Approval

What is the screening process that Service Professionals go through in order to become members of the HomeAdvisor network?

  1. Verify Trade License
    HomeAdvisor checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license.
  2. Verify Insurance
    As a part of our screening process, we encourage professionals to carry general liability insurance. We require coverage for hundreds of services.
  3. Verification of State Business Filings
    For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it is located.
  4. Criminal Records Search
    HomeAdvisor uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business.
  5. Sex Offender Search
    We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located.
  6. Bankruptcy Search
    We use 3rd party data sources to check the history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them.
  7. Legal Search for Civil Judgments
    We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against them.
  8. Liens Search
    We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them.
  9. Identity Verification (SSN)
    HomeAdvisor verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies primarily to smaller business entities.
  10. Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup)
    We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the business.



NOTE: Member service professional information confirmed as described above may change or expire over time; while HomeAdvisor attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and confirms changes when notified, we cannot guarantee that profile and screening information is accurate. Therefore, we recommend that before working with a service professional you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you.
Please see HomeAdvisor's Terms and Conditions for a full description of how we screen Service Professionals

**Only for U.S. service professionals

Final Step - Confirm Your Appointment:

Confirm your appointment with on , - Change


Required
Required
Required
Required
 
 
 

By clicking Confirm Appointment, you affirm you have read and agree to the HomeAdvisor Terms & Conditions, and you agree and authorize HomeAdvisor and its affiliates, and their networks of Service Professionals, to deliver marketing calls or texts using automated technology to the number you provided above regarding your project and other home services offers. Consent is not a condition of purchase.