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Avatar for Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
4.9(
174
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Rancho-bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A moment ago This company is great. Roy Villa the service technician was very knowledgeable. No threat of up selling. Just explained what was wrong with the heating system and fixed it. This is for a rental house. He told me about the warranty plan they have for heating and AC. It was extremely reasonable. Now I will just have the AC and heater checked before each season."
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+47

Response time1 day
131 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Carini Home Services
Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Rancho-bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I obtained several quotes for replacing or repairing an old furnace and a/c condenser unit.  Each provider had a slightly different opinion on how much of the system should be replaced and what capacity unit should be used. Carini's prices were in line with other providers, but Kurt, who gave the estimate, seems the most knowledgable.  He did appropriate follow up after the install.  Would use them again. "
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time10 mins
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.5(
361
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Rancho-bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unfortunately, I needed an HVAC company to fix my AC during a heat wave. Most companies were 5+ days out before they could even diagnose our problem. Called 3 highly visible companies, from their marketing, who said they wouldn't even work on our unit. I went with a referral from a neighbor, mistake. This company took a week to get to us then the tech went MIA for 5 days with no contact when he said he would be back tomorrow with parts. Won't mention their name as there could have been multiple uncontrollable reasons why. I then did a lot of research on different companies across multiple review websites (including Angies) and Excel Air stood out. Once I spoke to the office staff, great experience, they had a tech out to our home in 2 days with our problem diagnosed. Our tech's name was Lucas who was efficient with his time, talked me through what was going on and gave us our estimate which we were happy to move forward with. Lucas fixed our problem in under 20 minutes. Me being me, I watched each step and saw the quality work. He even put in a fuse to ensure the same problem didn't happen again to our transformer. Once he fixed everything and got our new thermostat power, our AC has been working perfectly ever since. I'm now a really big supporter of Excel Air. Their office staff worked with our insurance company after hours and actually updated us (what company does this these days) the entire way. I can't tell you how impressed I was from their office, Lucas and most of all their successful resolution of our problems with our AC. Thank you Excel Air!"
Mini Split System Install Oceanside
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JMS West HVAC
JMS West HVAC
4.6(
193
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Rancho-bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The serviceman with Jim's mechanical repair was on time incredibly knowledgeable and very professional. He performed the service quick and efficient. No pressure sales or unneeded misc.service. He diagnosed and fixed the issue like a pro. I won't call anyone else other than Jim's for my future furnace replacement. I would recommend them to anyone .Herb W."
Naranja
Naranja
Naranja
Naranja
Naranja

+2

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Cano Air Conditioning and Heating
Cano Air Conditioning and Heating
4.9(
91
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Central A/C - Service or Repair

Serving Rancho-bernardo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I researched and obtain estimates from 4 different companies to install new central AC units in our house. We chose Cano Heating and Air because Javier, the owner provided a very detailed assessments and work plan. The other companies talked straight about the cost and didn’t even bother to look at the furnaces. He explained everything and even drew some of the work and parts that need to be done in the attic to ensure that we won’t have any future issues later. He also provided the most affordable package with high quality equipment. I also like the fact that’s it’s a family-owned business. His two sons are the technicians who installed the units and are very professional. They also got the job done sooner than expected. They explained everything that they were doing and what to expect. The units are really quiet and gave us all the required information for the warranty registration. They also helped us set up the thermostat controls in our cellphone so we can control them anytime and anywhere. They covered our floors and stairs to ensure there will be no mess and damage that will happen while transporting the equipment and supplies and while going in and out of the house. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. I would highly encourage you to consider them if you need any heating or cooling services. They are the best!"
ac pro 3 zone mini split with covers
1 of 3 indoor 9000k living room
1 of 3 in bedroom
one of 3 indoor units this one in kitchen w/ pump
diner condenser mini split on roof

+49

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Rancho-bernardo, CA

Coils work to absorb heat into the refrigerant that flows through them, moving heat from one location to another. For air conditioning, the evaporator coil inside the air handler in your home absorbs heat. It then transfers the heat outside to the condenser coil, where it releases it. The opposite process happens for heat pumps. When the coils get dusty and dirty, it reduces how well these components work.

Skip regular cleanings, and dirt, debris, and mineral deposits will blanket your evaporator and condenser coils. When that happens, the coils can’t shed heat efficiently, so the system works harder and your energy bill climbs. Over time, overheating strains the compressor and can trigger a full breakdown—an avoidable repair that often costs far more than a simple annual cleaning.

AC coil cleaning is an investment that pays for itself in the benefits it provides. Dust‑caked coils force your AC to run longer, so you spend more on electricity and rack up extra wear. A quick professional cleaning restores efficiency, trims monthly bills, and eases strain on expensive parts. Over the long haul, that small yearly fee delays pricy repairs and stretches the unit’s lifespan, making coil cleaning one of the smartest HVAC tune‑ups you can schedule.

Watch for higher electric bills, rooms that stay warm no matter how low you set the thermostat, or an AC system that runs nonstop. Extra humidity and frost on the coils are also red flags. Catching these clues early lets you schedule a quick cleaning before the system overworks itself and triggers an expensive breakdown.

Your AC cleaning technician starts by shutting off the power to the unit and removing the faceplate. Compressed air and a vacuum hose blast away loose debris, followed by a coil-safe, no-rinse cleaner that dissolves stubborn grime. After the solution has soaked in, the professional wipes the fins, reassembles the housing, and restores power, leaving the system ready to cool at peak efficiency.

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