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Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning

Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Water or Storm Damage Restoration, Fire or Smoke Damage Restoration,

About us

SPECIALIZING IN YOUR TOTAL INDOOR COMFORT At Cool Air Solutions, heating and cooling isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive to provide you with the best HVAC service in Southern California. Bringing comfort to homes since 2006! Free estimates and system evaluations. Peace of mind – A+ Better Business Bureau Rating. Experienced and trained service technicians.

Business highlights

18 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential air conditioning, heating, sales, installation & maintenance.

Services we don't offer

Whole house fans, boilers, chillers & geo-thermal heat pumps.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
5.0132 Reviews
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Robert C.
Jun 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
They were on time and did the install very professionally and courteously. Mike and Jordan (I hope I got his name correct) laid down carpet protectors and left the property as clean as when they started and finished in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Justin Holmquist, his company and crew without any reservations.

Stephen H.
Mar 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
I was impressed with Jay who did the estimate. He was very professional, courteous and addressed all my questions with  a straight forward, down to earth approach. He was very knowledgeable and described the best way to handle the whole house fan installation. I didn't feel any pressure like I was "being sold" something.   
Based on the reputation of the company, my contact with Jay, the quality of fans used and the estimate, I went ahead with the work.
The scheduling was done professionally and the installers arrived when promised. Mike and partner were courteous and professional. They worked efficiently with minimum disruption and completed the installation within the estimated time. The garage fan needed a part to finish the job. The scheduler was very polite and Mike returned to finish the job. Mike made sure everything was done to my satisfaction before leaving.
I was very satisfied with my entire experience in dealing with this company and recommend them without reservation.       



Richard P.
Jan 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
they were here promptly and completed the job in 2 says. excellent service and personnel

Charles Z.
Jan 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Mike was not only extremely professional in going about his business, but was actually early to our appointed time to meet. I would gladly recommend Approved Air Inc. to my friends and family.

Ruth F.
Dec 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700
Mike was very professional, polite and forthcoming in the estimate/ proposal process. Mike and son arrived early to install items. They worked professionally and competently during installation. Always polite and friendly. Mike made sure everything was working in good order  before they left and they were meticulous in clean up. I requested a modification in some duct work after installation to meet a personal requirement. Mike worked with me on the solution and promptly  and successfully completed the work. He responded promptly a few months after installation to fix a small manufacturer problem and quickly solved the problem. Mike is friendly, honest, and responsive and I have great confidence in his skills and workmanship.

Roberta S.
Dec 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Approved Air did a FANTASTIC job!! We were impressed right from the start with Mike, and after interviewing a few other contractors, decided to go with Mike and Approved Air.
We were very glad we did. Mike and his crew immediately went to work doing layouts and estimates. Mike went through every conceivable question we had regarding discounts, different heating systems available, and which one would be best for our home and situation. He also explained what would be involved in removing our old ducting and heater, and installing our new custom ducting and heater. They were also great at the scheduling, showed up on time, and answered every time we called.
 Mike knew all about the heater we had chosen, the type of ducting that was going to be used, and all the energy/cost saving assets there were going to be.
We felt very comfortable, with Mike and his crew. They were straight forward, upfront and professional about everything. We were also glad we would not have to watch over them to make sure they did the job right, or took/broke anything.
 Mike and his crew covered the floors and made hardly any mess, which was immediately cleaned up, and the job turned out FANTASTIC!!!!!They finished in one day!!! We were really happy. 
Our home is very warm and cozy now and all the rooms get evenly heated. Also..... our gas bill went down!  
 There was a slight hum from the heater after they had finished that we noticed, so we called Mike and he was here an hour later, and fixed it. Mike knows a lot about what he is doing, and my son having been in construction for many years himself, was very impressed with the job they had done.
  We have storage in our attic and we can now move freely about, without running into, or stepping on our heating ducts.
 Mike and Approved Air are our guys from now on. And we will be recommending him to anyone we know. It is nice in our present day and age to find someone who gives you a good price, enjoys and cares about the quality of their work, and goes out of their way to make the customer satisfied.

Edward E.
Nov 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
They did an awesome job. They were here when they said they would be, they did the work in the time they said they complete the job and they were very professional. It was not an easy job because the additions to the house created an very strange roof/attic area and they found a way to make the system work!

Joseph P.
Nov 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Mike gave a competitive quote compared to 2 other top-rated HVAC contractors. He also was easy to contact and answered all my questions. Once we chose him, he was able to schedule the new install (and removal of old equipment) in a very good time frame, and he arrived on time and had the install done within the day. The workmanship was very good - very clean install with everything done properly as far as we can tell. We haven't had much of a chance to use the system yet, but so far so good! We would definitely recommend Mike to friends and family.

GARY C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,100
Mike Gentry and his family business are extremely professional, competent, price competitive, clean, thorough, ethical, courteous and respectful.  Here's what they did  extremely well for us:
1. Arrived promptly at the scheduled time.
2. Used booties to walk around the house.
3. Use cloth runners to ensure carpets are cleaned afterwards.  He's clean and tidy...just look inside his truck.
4.  Used vacuum cleaners to make sure all dirt was picked up.
5.  Explained all the different options available are as far as vent types (single vs 2 stage variable speed fans), A/C sizes, etc..
6.  Answers all questions with no question too dumb.
7.  Tested everything to make sure the whole system worked before leaving.
8.  Explained operation of the system including the thermostat (which can get complicated with all the new features these electronic gadgets have these days).
Here's what he could do better:
1.  Can't think of one.
I'm sure there is more good things I could say but let's just say that I would highly recommend Approved Air.  If you want your heating and/or air conditioner system fixed/replaced in a turn-key fashion with nothing to do on your part but open the door and let him in and close the door when he leaves, then Approved Air should be on your very short list of excellent companies to choose from.


Dorothy J.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
I was impressed with his work including his sons work.  Punctual, up front, seemed right price.  I would hire him again.

Carol I.
Oct 2013
4.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,400
Not selected. Very professional and informative. Compared 7 local installers. Decision made considering AHRI results, costs, Angie's list rating, and Consumers Reports rating. Would consider for future evaluations. Mike's estimate was a little higher than most, however I did not ask for a require

Jan C.
Sep 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
I called Cool Air Solutions after having received a repair quote
from another company.  I was originally
going to go with XX company had they called me back.  But since I didn?t hear from them, I asked a
friend for a referral  and she gave me
Cool Air Solutons.  Their quote was
500.00 less than XX?s quote so I decided to go with them.
My first impression was how polite both Javier Garcia and
his partner were.  My ducts and vents
were totally done incorrectly 2 years ago (when I didn?t own the house) and
they had to do some real manipulating of themselves to get around the
convoluted configuration.  But they did
manage in 5 hours to get the work done and cleaned up after finishing.  My air is now flowing freely through my vents
which hasn?t happened in the time I have lived here.  I am so happy and pleased.  I would definitely recommend them to all my
friends and acquaintances!


Nancy B.
Aug 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
They were thorough. They came out quickly, fixed what was wrong and the air conditioner worked fine after that.

Jennifer B.
Aug 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Mike, Kyle and Nate arrived promptly on the scheduled date and time to start the installation. From the beginning, they were consummate professionals! I work from home so I was in the house 90% of the time during the installation. I never heard them talk about anything but the job they were doing-no personal conversations, no talk of the next job. They were focused on what was going on in my home. Even though our home is basically a construction zone, they took care to minimize their impact on the jobsite.  At the end of the work day, they cleaned up the work area, Mike gave me a rundown of the progress and filled me in on the plan for the next day. We had planned on 3 full days for the install ? they were completely finished before noon on day three. Relocating the furnace to the attic was a tight squeeze but they were able to get it done without cutting an additonal panel access in the ceiling. Mike provided everything he said he would plus threw in a couple extras (we love the light he added in the attic!). The furnace and air conditioner both work exactly as advertised. I can't wait for the next heat wave to crank up the AC! 
In addition to our house being a shambles with no useable kitchen or family room during their work, we were also dealing other personal issues: we experienced a sudden death in the family, I was very ill for two days while they were working and our dog had surgery on day 2 of the install. We are grateful to Mike, Kyle and Nate for minimizing our stress and can't say enough about how satisfied we are with Approved Air and their professionalism and kindness.
Bottom line, Approved Air does fantastic work, they are true professionals and I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of HVAC service or installation.

Jean G.
Jul 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
better than expected, no overcharge, explain work needed. fixed and working.
Great scheduling.
signed up for annual maintenance.

Daniel B.
May 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

The installation went very smoothly.  Mike was great to work with.  He explained everything very clearly and did an excellent job with the install.  I selected Approved Air from Angieslist due to the quality reviews and the fact

that it is a small family business.  Mike showed up on time and finished the installation quickly and cleanly.  The new unit works great and I couldn't be happier with Approved Air.  I will use them exclusively from now on for my HVAC needs.
Thanks Mike!

Linda S.
May 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
They were incredible. I liked everything about them. They were very professional, they really focused on what you needed, and they did it at a very cost effective price. They worked with me in many different ways. Their design people were very good and very proficient. Their testing afterwards to make sure that the system was installed properly was very good and their follow-up and maintenance has been very good. They are excellent. I looked at five other contractors and they had the best price.

Dorothy B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Mike Gentry reviewed all the various heat pumps he could install.  He described in detail the pros of each unit and price.  Very knowledgeable, and professional. We felt very comfortable with is recommendations. It took 1.5 days for installation. He cleaned up afterwards, and was very courteous.

Ted W.
Feb 2013
2.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
$12,000
Estimator did not provide what I was asking for  and never provided a quote for the repairs.

Chris B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Extremely positive.  Through Angie's list we contacted and got proposals from 4 different companies.  All were extremely informative and professionlal.  We chose Approved Air primarily because Mike, owner operator, seemd to be very genuine and really wanted our business.  He also was offering like products to the others with a better warranty and the best price.  After telling him we wanted to move forward with him, he came out, went over the job requirements one more time, clarified a few things and scheduled the installation.  He was on time for the installation, extremely neat and organized and completed the work with very little disruption.  Bottom line, made a commitment and delivered on it.  I recommend him highly.

Mark A.
Nov 2012
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Mike Gentry met me with me and my wife in late August to go over our
needs to add a central AC System, an April Air 5000 air purifier.as well
as some upgrades to the existing system. Mike is a "doer" not just a
talker. He brings his electrical background and the guy is bull strong
both his character and his physical work. Mike's son is super polite and
engaged just like his pop but he doesn't just stand around while Mike
was briefing me about the job. His son is always working. That's
impressive!
Ok a wrap up.
I sign up on Angies List
I find Mike's Business " APPROVED AIR INC", Call or email the company.
Mike Calls me and consults with me based on the needs of my home.
We set up a home visit
Mike arrives and I can tell that this is the owner operator ..The real deal!
He has knowledge base of the products that I am interested in and the installation process to the details.
He
works up some quotes and emails them to me. My wife and I in turn set
up a time for Mike to come by so we can get an order going.
The product arrives a short time later and we set up an install date.
The installation goes super smooth over a couple of days.
Mike gives me a call at work to let me know he has completed the job.
I
get home and the house is in order. There are no scraps, packaging or
scrapes or broken items. After I settle in from returning from work,
Mike returns to go over the job and instruction/instruction manuals.
I thank Mike and write him a check for the services.
A couple of weeks later the permit process that is facilitated by Mike is complete. All is good!

Carla W.
Sep 2012
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,625
On the 19th of July while enjoying our vacation home we came back from an outing only to discover, in the midst of a heatwave (of course), that the air conditioner was not working. We were going home the next day and I was concerned that not only was I going to have to return for an appointment to ascertain the problem, but then I was going to have to come down yet again for the actual work.
UGH!
We therefore were absolutely delighted that the next morning, within 90 minutes of finding and calling Mike via Angie's List, he was at our door! Within ten minutes of analysis he determined what the problem was and its seriousness. Instead of seeing a nice payday for himself however, he spent the next 30-40 minutes troubleshooting and fixing the problem thus trying to avoid us from giving him thousands of dollars. While these efforts proved fruitless, they were very much appreciated by my husband and me.
What was also impressive was his willingness to work with my husband and his professional obligations back home to schedule the actual work and estimated a one or two day job. Thus on the 26th of July he and his sons arrived right on time and proceeded to get to work immediately. They worked extremely hard and quick and finished the job in just one day.
Our new unit is not only more cost efficient, its quieter and performs much better than the previous one.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mike and his two young sons and we highly recommend them to everyone and anyone reading this review.

Linda J.
Sep 2012
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$286
One of our AC condensers had stopped functioning during the early September heat wave.  I don't know any AC service people, so I checked Angie's to look some up.  Everyone who reviewed Mike at Approved Air seemed very pleased with his service.  I called midday and got his answering service, as he was likely out working.  They were very pleasant, took my info, and Mike called at 5pm to schedule my service for a couple days later.  Since it was quite hot still, I thought this was pretty timely, as he was very busy.  I even needed to call back and reschedule my original appointment for the next day, due to another conflict.  No problem.
Mike arrived right when he said he would, got to work, and diagnosed a bad capacitor in a few minutes.  He had the correct part in his truck, and showed me the old blown part to illustrate the difference with the new one.  He also offered to put in a hard start kit, which he explained would provide extra power to the compressor and fan when they kicked on.  Completely my choice, he said it was helpful but not necessary.  I asked him if he would use it in his own home, and he said he would, so he added that too.  He checked the rest of the wiring and connections for any corrosion or issues and found none.  We started the unit up and it kicked right in with nice cold air. Perfect repair!
All told, Mike was in and out in less than 40 minutes.  Total cost; $286 ($80 for the replacement capacitor, $100 for the hard start kit at my option, $89 for the service call/diagnostic, $17 tax).  I thought it was going to be a lot more, honestly.
Summary:  Courteous, punctual, efficient, reasonably priced.  Couldn't ask for anything more.  I would not hesitate to call Mike again for any AC/heating needs for my family or friends.  Great guy!

Cecelia M.
Sep 2012
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
outstanding

JoAnn G.
Sep 2012
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,800
It went exceptionally well.  At first, I called Costco, and was going to go with their contractor.  I'm so glad I didn't.  The people at Cool Air Solutions were so professional, and did such a good job, that I know I couldn't have asked for more.  In addition, their price was quite good.  Right now, there are rebates being offered, but I really liked what Justin Holmquist at Cool Air Solutions had to offer.  Instead of having me pay the full price, and then waiting for my rebates to come in the mail (months later), he subtracted them up front.  This means that the amount I had to finance was MUCH lower.  This makes  a huge difference, of course, in the amount of interest you pay over 5, 10, or 15 years!  In other words, HE was willing to wait for the rebates to come in the mail, rather than have me wait.  You can't beat that.
Justin's crew (Mike Guddy, T.J., and Jose) did a fantastic job on the installation.  They fixed all the ducts that needed repair, checked all the vents to make sure they were sealed properly, and came back to do some sort of combustion test...I think it's like the HERS test.  Cool Air Solution's employees are NATE certified.
I highly recommend Cool Air Solutions if you are in need of any kind of air condtioning or heating services.  It's so nice to get a job done correctly the first time, and at a great price!
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Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

848502

Trade License Locale

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Trade License Authority

California Contractors State License Board

Trade License Expiration

09/30/2021

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Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

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Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning offers free project estimates.

Yes, Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning offers a 5% senior discount.

No, Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning offers warranties.

Cool Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning offers the following services: Residential air conditioning, heating, sales, installation & maintenance.

Whole house fans, boilers, chillers & geo-thermal heat pumps.