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Avatar for Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
Bob Jenson Air Conditioning And Heating Inc
5.0(
163
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service all around from Bob Jensen. Free in home estimate with no pressure sales tactics. When it came to the installation, it was nice to know that they use their own crew, they do not subcontract out the work, so you know what you're going to get. On the day of installation, the sales person came also to ensure that we all understood what was going to happen. The install technicians, Tony and Sammy, took time to ensure that everything was done correctly and answered all the questions I had. I would highly recommend this company for any of your HVAC needs."
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+47

Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carini Home Services
4.7(
369
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Anthony did a complete review of the house and the current venting and recommended the proper size for the AC. The installers and electricians came 3 days later, did additional wiring and piping and installed the entire system in 5 hours."
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 time2 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Airmerica Air Conditioning & Heating
5.0(
30
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Airmerica. Quality work, came early and stayed late. They designed and installed a custom system for our 1950s era house. Now we have a powerful AC system for the first time."
Ultra Lo NOx 80% furnace and coil with Air-Wave air cleaner and 2" media filter
Outdoor unit feeding (5) indoor wall mounts
Heating & A/C Project
Single stage 14.3seer2 AC condenser
Outdoor unit feeding (5) indoor wall mounts with electrical ran by us from panel.

+6

Response time8 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for AireCare Heating and Air
AireCare Heating and Air
5.0(
37
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were the best company we had come out to quote us and we hired them! They gave us the best deal and most efficient unit. Michael is the best! Enrique the installer and Raul were fantastic."
San Marcos Full System
San Marcos Full System
San Marcos Full System
San Marcos Full System
San Marcos Full System

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ecotech Pro Inc
5.0(
16
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On initial inspection, they discovered that our old heat registers were the kind with asbestos (house built in the 60's), so they had to sub out the abatement part of the job. Once abatement was complete, the workers showed up each day at the time they said they would arrive. They were all friendly and professional. They kept everything clean. The took pictures in the attic to show me before, during, and after the work. They explained what they were doing and showed me the new ducting they were installing (quiet ducts) and explained the more "up-to-date" way of putting in the duct work than what we had. After the work was complete, we noted that the furnace ran much quieter (due to new ducting), and it ran WAY less often. The house stayed much warmer while running the furnace much less often. Best of all, our gas bill dropped! Now that we're moving into summer, the house seems to be staying cooler on these warm days. We don't have A/C so we're hoping the new insulation will keep the house cooler as the days continue to warm up. Very happy with the company and all the work they did. I would recommend them!"
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
New Attic blow-in insulation.
Heating and Air Conditioning Project

+55

Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
145
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was super nice. I just thought their prices were a bit high for a fan installation. I wanted them to just replace a small fixture in my kitchen and that would have been another $130.00 more. My bill for a fan install was $265.00 or so"
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+34

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
175
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Point Loma Electric and Plumbing install recessed lighting in our kitchen, living room, and dining room. The electricians were great. They made sure that they were placing the lights exactly where we wanted them and had excellent suggestions. The team who did our installation were professional and friendly and left our home perfect and clean. We are very pleased with the end result. They were not the cheapest estimate we got, but we felt the most confident with them and are happy with our decision. We will be calling them back when it's time to replace our water heater."
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation

+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
5.0(
7
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL BREAKER PANEL AND AC UNIT Excellent Troubleshooting, Work and Repair. Excellent Information on What to Check for if Issues Start to Occur, Excellent Information on What Fixes That can be Done to Prevent Future Issues, Excellent Customer Service Communication. "
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
2 x Complete Variable Speed systems
Working on first condenser installation
Evaluating pressure in system
Initial system assessment

+125

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Heating and Air Conditioning
5.0(
9
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've been using 5 star since 2010 , I first met Jay in the major remodel construction of my home where I was introduced to him and he came up with some creative ideas for my custom remodel, since that time I've used 5 star for installations into my retail business locations as well as for some industrial properties I own and mange . He is extremely reasonable in his pricing , knows his craft exceptionally well and is always forthright and honest ."
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