Voted BEST Heating and AC Company and BEST Solar Company, Action Air provides air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality and solar solutions to fit the needs of each individual client from residential to commercial. Our highly trained staff is here to answer your questions, handle your concerns and provide advice about the latest energy efficient home heating and cooling products. We have been in business for 50 years and pride ourselves in providing honest and friendly service to residents of San Diego & Riverside County. Our mission is to make our customers comfortable, save them money and do it better than anyone else. We have 0% or low interest financing available upon qualification. Serving San Diego County, So. Orange and So. Riverside Counties. License #1083840.
Business highlights
50 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Commercial service. Heating & AC. Heat Pumps. Air Handlers. Mini Splits. Furnaces. Thermostats. Humidifiers. Air Duct Cleaning. Carbon Monoxide Monitor. Solar Panels. Solar Service. Solar Panel Cleaning.
The service went well. Two technicians came out and completed the job in a couple days. They were very nice and did a good job. We are very pleased with the units. They were precise and great at cleaning up after themselves. I had no problem scheduling the service.
Description of Work: I hired the company to replace the AC and furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Judy P.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The installation went very smoothly and we were completely satisfied with the entire transaction. We subsequently signed up for their three year "Action Rewards Club Precision Tune-Up Program" which provided for, among other benefits, two tune-ups per year, one for our heating system and one for our air conditioning unit. The fee charged for this Tune-Up program is very reasonable considering all of the benefits it provides. A representative always calls to schedule these services so you don't even have to think about it. We have been very pleased with Action Air and look forward to continuing our business relationship with them in the future!
Description of Work: Our first contact with this provider was in early 2009 to install an air conditioning unit at our residence in Carlsbad, CA
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob H.
11/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service went fine. 2-3 technicians came out and completed the installation in 2-3 days. They also had to take out the old units and pour 2 concrete pads. I was not there while they did the service. They did what they said they would and were great at cleaning up after themselves. I had no problem scheduling he service. I did think their pricing was a little high but I did not get another bid for the job.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install two five ton units on one of my houses.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Joel B.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The service went well. Two technicians came out and completed the job over a couple weeks. They were helpful and professional. They did a good job and made scheduling very easy.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install an HVAC unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Nelson C.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for about 8 years. The staff is very professional and honest. They have high integrity and do a great job all around. The technicians who come out are always courteous. I have had no problem reaching out to the company or scheduling a service when I need.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install the AC and also maintain it each season.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
kate B.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for about 6-7 years. As a contracted member I did get 10% off the part needed to repair the AC. They show up as scheduled and are flexible with scheduling. The staff does a good job. The technicians are polite and professional. They wear booties in the house and even have supplies ready in their truck for whatever you may need. I am pretty picky but I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I have an annual contract with the company and they recently did a major repair to the AC unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Susan C.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for years. They do good work. The technicians are nice and polite. They know what they are doing. It is easy to get in touch with the company and schedule a service with them.
Description of Work: I have an annual contract for them to service our heating and cooling system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
karen H.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for about 3-4 years. They staff are very nice, courteous, and show up on time. They do great work. The technicians are knowledgeable. They are neat in their work and cleanup after themselves. They are happy to talk with me about other options and did not try to sell something I would not be able to work with. It is very easy to schedule with them and will come out in a timely manner.
Description of Work: I have an annual contract for them to tune up the furnace each year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
LOREN H.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for at least 9-10 years. They have also done solar for my son's roof. I have great faith in the company. There is no better company. They are honest and reliable. They will not try to sell unnecessary services and are straight forward. It is very easy to contact the company and schedule a service. When they installed the AC I had also reached out to 2 other companies. I wanted the service done quickly and they were able to do that. They also offered the appropriate service to get the moisture out of the air to not effect my wife's sinuses. They also had the better pricing.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install the AC and furnace. They have also installed solar on the roof. I have an annual service plan with them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
steve W.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I have been using the company for several years. They originally installed the AC unit. They are a good company. The staff is prompt and do good work. They are efficient workers and scheduling is very easy. They can usually fit us in as quickly as they can.
Description of Work: I have an annual service contract with the company to maintain our heating and cooling units.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
KARIN L.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Sales representative was very professional and helpful. The first furnace to arrive had a dent in it and they installed it anyhow. Also forgot to insulate the cabinet. We didn't discover it until later. They ordered a new system and swapped it out a few weeks later and completed the cabinet insulation.
Description of Work: Installed furnace/AC system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Cynthia W.
04/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called to get the system services and was schedule between 12-3. I, of course, took the day off of work to be here for the service, but nobody came during that scheduled time. At 3:05 I called and the woman that answered said that according to her records they were at our home. I asked her to call me back when she knew more about the situation. She called back at 3:15 and said that someone would be at our home around 4 pm. I find this to be unacceptable because I had somewhere else to be.
Description of Work: I called them to service our A/C and furnace unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar
Action Air sincerely apologies for the inconvenience we caused you by not being at your home within the time frame we gave you. The delay was a result of our technician servicing another customer that took longer than we anticipated. I understand the Service Department Manager offered you a discount that day to try to make it up to you for the tardiness of our technician. But, I also understand your frustration regarding your time, taking the day off of work and having another place to be. We do work on Saturdays so if that would work for you, it would be my pleasure to extend the discount on your service if decide to give us another try! We are always seeking to improve our customer service and I appreciate your input - it lets us know where we need to improve. Sincerely, Diane
Steve Y.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did a good job. They are up and up. They do everything by the book and the experience was very nice. They were very professional and they worked as a team very well. They were on time and answered all my questions. They were very helpful. The salesmen would sometimes say things and not follow through so I was a little upset with him a few times even though I do feel he was trying to do his best. He is dealing with scheduling and traffic problems. The home they did the work at was built in 1980.
Description of Work: They installed an air conditioner at our condo. They also replaced the 4-stair heating system. They also cleaned out the vents the next day even though they weren’t that old.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
Response from Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar
Thank you so much for reviewing Action Air. We are very pleased that you were satisfied with our service! We are your "one call comfort solution" and look forward to serving you in the future.
Jennifer B.
11/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We are very happy with the air conditioner itself. It?s working great! All the guys were very friendly. There have been multiple problems with the installation. They put the wrong fuses in the electrical box, so we didn't pass our inspection. They came back another day and installed new fuses and we had to schedule another inspection. They also didn't put the locking mechanism on the fuse box, and they had to come back yet another day to install that. They put the air filter in backwards, which was an easy fix. They also changed the overflow system so that it does not divert water condensation outside anymore. They used a 2 stage system instead. It would have been nice to have been informed of this change before (or at least during) installation. The biggest issue is that the nice gentleman from Action Air who sold us the unit (whom we never saw again) promised us that mastic would be used on all connections in the system. In fact, they used no mastic whatsoever; they only used tape. As no surprise, we had a leaky area within a short period of time. We had to schedule yet another visit for them to come fix the leak. They left us with extra tape in case it leaked again. It won't surprise us if after we are beyond the 1 year workmanship guarantee we have another leak. Overall, we have cold air, which is what we wanted. But there have definitely been some challenges along the way, and it's still not installed in the way promised.
Description of Work: We hired them to install an air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
stacey D.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It has turned out great. We are really happy with them. We have been using them for 2 years. They are fast, friendly, and affordable. They are trustworthy and do a good job. I feel the price is fair.
Description of Work: They do seasonal maintenance for us on our heating and a/c unit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar
Thank you for your continued patronage! We belive our Service Techs are the best in the business, they are always improving upon their knowledge by continually taking courses on the latest and greatest in the industry.
Robert M.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They completed the job in 2 ½ days and it turned out very well. Everything went smoothly. They were above average. The installers really hustled and moved fast. They didn’t even take lunch breaks and it was very hot in the attic. They did a thorough installation and showed me everything. It wasn’t a simple job, but they did a very good job. We are satisfied with the quality of the product and the price was competitive.
Description of Work: They installed a new heater, air conditioner, and duct work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
DEBORAH H.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was good. The technician was friendly. He completed the job in about an hour, but scheduling was a little difficult.
Description of Work: They fixed my air conditioner and changed the filters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar
Thank you for your review. Action Air is very pleased that you were happy with your service! We apologize that your felt scheduling was difficult - but we sincerely appreciate your communication that we will use as a tool to improve. Customer service is our top priority. Thanks again.
Myriam V.
10/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Action Air is the HVAC contractor for Costco and installs Lennox HVAC systems. After a long 2 1/2 hour thorough measurement and inspection of my home, their estimate was way too high compared to others. Costco did offer a rebate by way of a "Cash Card" but that is a misnomer since you can't redeem that card for cash, it's only to pay for merchandise at Costco. Their other two rebates were for the Executive Card cash back and for the Costco AMEX card, neither of which I have. So since these were not discounts per se, the entire cost of the system had to be paid upfront. We chose to go with another HVAC company.
Description of Work: Evaluated HVAC needs on my property and gave me an estimate for heat pump system replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$8,489
carol I.
10/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Not selected. #1 issue was 100% up front vs. 10% with scheduled progress payment. Rep. Stated this was COSTCO policy to get $1000 rebate. Calls to COSTCO were not retuned. Local COSTO unaware of policy. 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
Description of Work: Replacement of existing heating and AC
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,340
Margaret C.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, solar panels
+ 0 more
We used them in 2008 to replace my in-attic a/c and heating system and continued to use them for yearly maintenance of the system. We were really happy with installation and service. We then hired them to install solar panels. The sales person was very informative and we proceeded with installing the solar system. We would recommended them for A/C, heating, solar panel and maintenance.
Description of Work: Installed solar panels.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Cherie B.
08/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We met the Action A/C rep at costco and scheduled a sales visit. The salesman came to our house. We have split ventilation systems for upstairs and downstairs. We have lived in this large house for 3 years and never had a/c. Truly, there are 10, maybe 15 days in the summer where we would have used a/c. We originally only wanted a/c upstairs where all the bedrooms are. Bob feindt, the sales rep, told me that he would throw in "the maximum amount" of free service visits (they call it "the rewards club") if we purchased units for both upstairs AND downstairs. He also said the installation fee would be significantly less, if we installed them both at the same time. We have plans for several other upgrades to the house, and wanted to be sure that we would have all the permits and inspections completed prior to starting our other work. He ensured that it would be 7 to 10 business DAYS. 10 days after the installation, I texted the sales rep and asked about how I register for the rewards club, and how I could schedule the city inspector. He told me I should be receiving the permits in a day or two. After NOT receiving the paper work in a couple of days, I again texted the sales rep. He said he needed to "check his notes" regarding the action A/C club, and that I should be receiving the permits "any day". He never got back to me, and the office staff wouldn't give me ANY complimentary visits from the rewards club. This was 30 days ago. I have since called the office staff once a week f and each time they LIED and told me they had the permits, or that they were getting the permits "today" and we should be getting it in the mail in two days. The units went in, and we have used them a few times during this hot/humid weather. They function fine. The installers were punctual and polite, but had some technical difficulties and were here much longer than they said they would be. I am not bothered by that-I would rather have the job done correctly the first time, which they did. My problem is the office staff and Sales rep. I HATE LIARS. I would rather be disappointed by the truth, than infuriated by LIES. There are too many companies out there to do business with, rather than do business with a company that lacks integrity
Description of Work: Installed two complete air conditioning units into our existing heating and ventilation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$10,700
Response from Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar
Dear Ms. (member name removed), Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your feedback in any way and are grateful for you letting us know about your experience. We would first like to thank you for choosing us and would like to apologize for the service you received. This is not a usual characteristic of our company. We pride ourselves in continously exceeding our customer's expectations. I will reach to you today, in the meantime please feel free to contact me anytime. Sincerely, Diane De Los Reyes (760) 727-4152
Bob H.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We weren't disappointed. Once we decided on Action AC, they got us on their schedule promptly, took care of all permits, connected us with related contractors (we wanted to begin the whole project by sealing and insulating the attic and we needed to finish it with some framing and drywall work to make a closet out of the old furnace room), and even communicated on our behalf with those contractors to coordinate work and ensure quality. Greg Gill, the owner, knows his stuff and responds to requests effectively and fairly. Greg gave us what seems to be a thoughtfully designed HVAC system, and he suggested and followed through on some significant discounts that helped take the rough edges off the total cost of our projects. Benjamin Jones, who manages the solar PV projects, is very communicative and personable and follows through promptly. For example, since we were going with solar panels we decided to get an electric car (Chevy Volt--we're loving that, too), and Benjamin jumped on board, included the solar PV capacity needed for both our car charging and new AC needs, and even included a level II electric car charger, including permit, as part of our job. Action AC's crews were outstanding. We've seen crews who blew in and back out at warp speed before we had a chance to digest what they were doing, and others who seemed to take forever to get the job done. Action AC's crews were a nice blend of efficiency and care. They sure didn't waste any time, but they also didn't seem to want to cut corners--they appear to pride themselves in their work. Refreshing. They cleaned up after themselves each day they were on the job, and treated the occupants of the house courteously and respectfully. Both the HVAC crew and the sub-contracted solar PV crew were hard-working and efficient, but communicative as well. So if we needed to make a decision or suggestion, they took time to discuss with us, consult with their managers or other technicians, as needed, and come up with a solution. We ended up having a lot of confidence in them and their work. We're very happy with our systems--both HVAC and solar PV. We'll be signing up for Action AC's HVAC maintenance contract, and we'll be spreading the word on this very dedicated and responsible group of people, who seem to be as excited about a good HVAC or solar PV design as you or I would be about our own home improvement project.
Description of Work: Our family built this home in 1965 and have lived without air conditioning until now, so at long last we decided to take the plunge, but... how to pay for the increased electric bill? With solar PV of course! We hoped to find a company that could handle both, and got bids from several. Action AC was not the lowest bidder, but we liked their ideas (zone control, heat pump with backup furnace, larger capacity solar PV) and decided to go with them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
Talisman B.
08/2013
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Previously, provided by a different party, we had an energy audit done on our house that resulted in recommendations for a new heater, air conditioner, duct work, insulation, and some other things. I contacted Action Air Conditioning Heating and Solar to make an appointment to come to our house to prepare a bid for the upgrade project. Kathy Woods was professional and gave me her email address to send the energy report. I asked that it be reviewed to understand the challenges and possible solutions before someone came to see the house. She said she would forward it to the owner as soon as she received it. I sent it that day. After several days went by and no one had called to make an appointment to see the house, I called and spoke with Kathy again. She assured me that she had received the email and sent it to her boss, Greg Gill. I questioned whether the owner was interested in doing the work and she said she was sure he was. She was going to speak to him and they would get back to me to schedule the appointment. I never heard from them. Whatever the reason they did not want our business, it would have been courteous to indicate that rather than ignore me.
Description of Work: I asked for an appointment for an Energy Upgrade California project for my house. The owner was unresponsive.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
GARY W.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was superb! Their quote was very detailed and was $2300 to $3300 less than the other quotes that we received. They also did an excellent job with the installation. They actually had a supervisor on site to oversee the work, and they followed up to ensure everything was done properly. The city assessor was very impressed with the quality of the job, too.
Description of Work: They installed a new air conditioning and heating system, and they did some extra work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Brian B.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
On time (even a little early), polite, and professional. Was able to get an appt. within a few days of my initial call. Completed work quickly and had the part I needed on his truck.
Description of Work: Diagnosed air conditioning unit and replaced capacitor.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Solar Panels
FAQ
Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar offers free project estimates.
Yes, Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar offers emergency services.
Yes, Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar offers warranties.
Action Air Conditioning Heating & Solar offers the following services: Commercial service. Heating & AC. Heat Pumps. Air Handlers. Mini Splits. Furnaces. Thermostats. Humidifiers. Air Duct Cleaning. Carbon Monoxide Monitor. Solar Panels. Solar Service. Solar Panel Cleaning.