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At Alternative Energy Solutions, we provide a "whole house" approach to energy conservation. We are focused on lowering your home's carbon footprint. Rather than implementing one kind of technology, we achieve lower energy usage through a variety of small, affordable systems. We have been serving the Santa Maria area for over 35 years.
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Serving the Central Coast for over 35 years, Nostalgic's Inc. started out as a chimney sweep service and grew into the service-orientated corporation it is today. Roy LaPlante is the founder and original chimney sweep, and is still the service provider for your alternative energy needs. As a family man with 5 children, he is focused on the conservation of our resources so that our children can utilize those resources in their future.
Tap into the power of the sun! Solar power is a sustainable and environmentally conscious choice for improving the value of your home while reducing your carbon footprint. We offer a variety of solar solutions for your home or business. Tax credits and local rebates may also be available. Contact us today for a free in-home estimate.
We are dealers for the Bergey Windpower line of wind turbines and equipment. These advanced-technology products let homeowners and businesses generate their own clean power and even spin their utility meter backwards. The turbines are also used for off-grid homes, for rural electrification, and to compliment the performance of solar electric systems.
For over 35 years, Nostalgic's Inc. has served the chimney and hearth needs of the Santa Maria area with a commitment to service, value and craftsmanship. It has always been our goal to provide quality-made products and excellent, detailed service at our everyday low prices. Nostalgic's is confident in this and offers a wide selection of premium-crafted American-made fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves and accessories.
The InterShelter is a revolutionary portable shelter made of high-tech aerospace composite material that bridges the gap from tents and trailers to traditionally-built framed houses. The InterShelter can be easily assembled in just a few hours by two or three people. The durable exterior and insulated interior of the InterShelter Sustainable Dome provide complete protection from the elements - including 150+ mph, Category 5 hurricane winds.
Reviews (11)
Mat Smith
Mat Smith
Sep 05, 2020
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Very friendly polite professional got me in-and-out with what I needed amazing service
James Outland
James Outland
Nov 20, 2018
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Worked with them on multiple properties over they years for home owners that received a request for repairs during the sale of a property for safety issues on chimneys.
Kristen Plisky
Kristen Plisky
Dec 28, 2017
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Great for service of a rare pellet stove! We appreciated their knowledge, responsiveness and willingness to drive about an hour from their home base to help us. We will definitely use their services in the future!
Ryan S.
Ryan S.
Dec 10, 2017
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Naughty or Nice? Santa would say Naughty! Roy, you spent 15-30seconds (literally) with your flashlight looking into firebox and up the flue. You noticed the damper was broke. Then you proceeded to tell me that my fireplace should not be used and it shouldn't be swept because it would open up cracks in the flu. Then you proceeded to tell me it's OK to use the fireplace very small fire on a special occasion?? Doesn't that super contradict itself being that it's a fireplace and the risk of burning down the house? You then proceeded to offer your assistance in installing a insert
Katherine Carbone
Katherine Carbone
Oct 25, 2017
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I would definitely recommend Nostalgic's. Going with a local company rather than a large corporate chain was the right choice. The solar panels are working great and we're saving quite a bit on our PG&E bill.
Pierre Madrid
Pierre Madrid
Oct 24, 2017
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I got on my phone and I started calling they help me figure everything out I drove down and got the part and the guy was great pleasure doing business prices were very reasonable could not be happier thanks
Donnie George
Donnie George
Jun 27, 2017
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Today I called and talked to Brian the scheduler. My requirement was to start the pilot light of our Lopi Berkshire Stove. Our time requirement was to have the task completed prior to 19 Dec. He checked his scheduling book and determined there was no time to satisfy us until after Christmas. I emphasized that the requirement was just to start the pilot light. He checked his book again and came back with the same answer. Again, I pointed out it is just a pilot light. I must have hit a nerve at this point. His words and voice inflection displayed his annoyance with me and my call. He emphasized
H. D.
H. D.
Mar 27, 2017
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We hired Nostalgic's to install a gas fireplace. When we contacted them about an issue with the finished product, they were very unprofessional. In fact, they walked out in the middle of a discussion about our options, got in their truck and drove off. The installation is still not complete, as they were to come and attach the surround to the fireplace.
John Atkin
John Atkin
Jan 27, 2017
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Great job from beginning to end. Permits were handled professionally with no issues on our part. We were kept appraised of everything that was going on. Would recommend Nostalgic's without any reservations. Love our new PG&E bill!
Jay Turner
Jay Turner
Dec 02, 2016
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Roy and his team from Nostaglics sold the Avalon stove in our house to the home's previous owner. We've been here for almost 17 years now and have had Nostalgics out every other year for a sweep and an inspection. I'll tell you what, I sleep sound at night knowing that my family is safe and warm.
About four years ago we called Roy for fan options, he knew exactly which one we needed and put it in on his next sweep.
Two thumbs up for Nostalgics!!
Troy Lamberte
Troy Lamberte
Sep 13, 2010
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Did a great job installing a new gas fireplace insert. Only suggestion for others would be to ensure quote contains a line item for everything talked about during the free evaluation. Three to four items were promised but were not itemized and later were denied or forgotten during installation. Overall, for fireplaces, Nostalgic's is rather pricey, but one of the few professional options in the area. Would do business with again, with lesson learned about getting every detail documented.