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    ARA Heating & Air Conditioning | HVAC Services in Irvine

    4.8 (96 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ali and his crew is fantastic to work with and I highly recommend anyone looking to upgrade to use them. We just purchased a very old home in Irvine with a dated HVAC system. Before taking on the job he carefully explained to me what needs to be done. His team put the furnace up in the attic, replaced our condenser and put in whole new ducting. His team was very professional and cleaned up the area after each working day. He also helped out immensely by removing and disposing of a 100gallon water tank from the garage. Thank you Mr. Ali !!

    We lost more than $6K..Faulty workmanship in our office HVAC system. Upon inspection of a certified company we had to hired, the company found the main lines to the unit were improperly wire nutted together. One wire nut was incorrectly installed, causing the wires to overheat, catch fire, and short out the entire system's control boards. Additionally, the indoor motor's low voltage wiring was shorted, and the SAVANT thermostat was blown and shorted in two places. Both the main PC board and defrost board were also damaged, with the defrost board having a blown capacitor. We reached out to them several times with not respond.

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    Very professional and helpful. Would highly recommend! Came to clean my ac and did a great job.

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    Had an appointment scheduled, zero follow up while we've been without AC. No accountability, look elsewhere.

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    Ali was knowledgeable, honest, and easy to talk to--no upselling, just straightforward advice and fair pricing.

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    J Martin Indoor Air Quality

    J Martin Indoor Air Quality

    (717 reviews)

    I had my office mini split heat pump replaced. As scheduled Crispin and Kevin arrived on time to…read morestart the job. They did an excellent installation. And they cleaned up the job site afterward And, I am very happy with the concealed AC condensation drain line. It will be concealed behind the drywall in the garage. It drains directly into the laundry drain. Hats off for a job well done. Also, a shout out to Jesus Ochoa for arranging interest-free, 18-month financing.

    I cannot say enough good things about Kevin S and Milo F from J Martin Indoor Air Quality. Before…read morecalling J Martin, I had two other HVAC vendors come out for a zoning issue. The first quoted me an absolutely ridiculous price that would have cost an arm and a leg. The second guy offered to do it for cheap but he couldn't figure out the issue so he just disappeared and never showed up. Kevin and Milo came in and had to clean up the mess left by the previous contractor, then thoroughly tested all the zoning, dampers, and zoning board to actually diagnose what was going on. Not only did they figure out the real issue, they fixed everything completely and at a very fair price. On top of that, Kevin noticed my thermostat wasn't functioning properly and replaced it on the spot, explaining exactly why it was causing problems. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and clearly knows this stuff inside and out, but what I really appreciated was how he explained everything in a way that actually made sense. No pressure, no sales pitch -- just honest options, estimated costs, and pros and cons for each path forward. And a huge cherry on top: they cleaned up extremely well afterward. Given the mess that had been left behind before, this really stood out to me. Everything was left neat and organized, and they made sure the area looked better than when they arrived. That level of professionalism and respect for your home goes a long way. Kevin is also just a genuinely great, friendly guy -- the kind of person you actually trust in your home (and honestly, the kind of guy you'd grab a beer with). Milo was also professional, efficient, and clearly knew what he was doing. Together, they were an awesome team. After this experience, I will absolutely be using J Martin for all of my HVAC needs going forward. Huge thank you to Kevin and Milo for turning a stressful situation into such a positive experience. Highly, highly recommend J Martin Indoor Air Quality!!!

    Friends & Family Heating And Air Conditioning - Friends & Family Heating and Air Conditioning

    Friends & Family Heating And Air Conditioning

    (757 reviews)

    Excellent experience thus far for the following reasons:…read more 1. SERVICE 2. DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS 3. TRANSPARENCY 4. CLEAR COMMUNICATION 5. REPAIR OPTIONS WITH ELIGIBLE DISCOUNTS 6. PUNCTUALITY 7. THOROUGH EVALUATION We met with the following specialists: SEAN O'HARA (AC repair) - AC stopped emitting cool air. Fixed issue w/ filter repair. ALFRED BIRNHAUPL (AC leak repair) - Fixed pipe leak from AC and completed comprehensive assessment of our dysfunctional zoning system. DOMENICK ALONGE (project manager) - Reviewed findings from Alfred, provided detailed indication of issues and resolution options with several quotes. Here's why our experience has been superior to previous companies: All three specialists were not only punctual, friendly, and courteous, but they took their time to evaluate our issues in CLEAR layman terms corroborated by photos, and showing us exactly where the problems were in person. We previously obtained a quote from a large corporate company and was left feeling dumbfounded and stressed as they described the nature of our problem in engineering, technical jargon that made absolutely no sense, including astronomical quotes without explanation of the work entailed. We continued experiencing intermittent issues with our AC and heater so we called Friends & Family based on their excellent reviews. This time around, with Friends & Family, we left feeling knowledgeable and reassured, with reasonable quotes including various discount eligibility. We didn't feel pressured by them to choose one route vs. the other; rather, gained the information we needed to make an informed decision that would prevent such issues in the future. Overall, their attention to detail, ability to explain the issues and resolution routes in simple, concrete terms, were far superior than the preceding company. They exceeded our expectations and we much appreciated their patience and openness to answering all our questions. I also want to mention that I was gardening when SEAN was fixing our AC. He saw me struggling to dig a hole for my plant and volitionally offered to help me. He took the extra time to dig the hole for me, exemplifying his genuine kindness and generosity! Similarly, my kids were running amuck and screaming and shouting while I attempted to maintain a conversation with ALFRED. He was very understanding and continued to engage in conversation, appearing unbothered by the chaos with a pleasant disposition. Lastly, DOMENICK was appointed on the day of our son's birthday. He related to us interpersonally and even helped assemble my son's new Radio Flyer bike! I told him that Sean also helped me garden and we laughed about how Friends & Family is a "one-stop shop." Given everything I mentioned, we're excited to have our overdue AC/heater system fully repaired by Friends & Family. We can't wait for our longstanding issues to be behind us, and we anticipate leaving an updated review once the work is complete!

    The customer service here is awesome. The service here is great however I do find that these guys…read moreare always telling me I need this and that fixed. My air conditioner went out years ago and they changed it out. At the time they also wanted to do my furnace I told them no which my furnace was still good for another couple years and then they came back changed a part on it saving me a little money but the. It went out so I had to shell up the big bucks for it. The value here I do think is better than other places but I wish they would work on the upsell a little bit because times are tough and we don't need that but I do trust this company for things I do need.

    1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning

    1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning

    (521 reviews)

    We had our outdated ductwork replaced by 1st Choice in 2024, and the experience has been…read moreconsistently great ever since. Every team member we've interacted with has been kind, professional, and genuinely respectful. Beyond simply being the company we liked most, their quote was also very competitive. In the two years since the installation, we've needed a few airflow adjustments, and each time the process has been easy-scheduling is smooth, and the work is handled efficiently and without any hassle. It's refreshing that their crew is alway, literally always, happy to answer questions, explain things, etc.

    I rarely write reviews but 1st Choice Heating and Air genuinely earned this one…read more We did a lot of research before making our decision. Multiple quotes, comparing equipment, warranties, pricing, all of it. At the end of that entire process 1st Choice was not just the best value we found, they were the best overall experience by a long shot. James the owner was involved from day one and that made all the difference. He was honest, straightforward and actually cared about getting us the right solution for our home. Not just the most expensive option or the quickest sale. The right one. That kind of integrity is honestly hard to find. The installation crew was excellent. Professional, efficient, clean and clearly very skilled at what they do. It was a complex job and they executed it flawlessly. They treated our home with respect throughout the entire process. We had a comfort problem in our home that had been going on for years and no one had ever properly addressed it. 1st Choice figured it out immediately, proposed the right fix and delivered exactly what they said they would. That problem is completely gone now. Every single interaction from the first call to the final walkthrough reminded me of what great service is supposed to look like. Responsive, honest, fair and genuinely excellent at their craft. If you are in South OC and need any HVAC work done these are your people. I cannot recommend them enough.

    Irvine Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Irvine Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inc.

    Irvine Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    (190 reviews)

    I can't recommend Stanley enough! He is very knowledgeable and is the only HVAC person (and we've…read morehired many) that was finally able to figure out what was wrong with our HVAC. Reasonable price and trustworthy service.

    Tis the season. With summer on the horizon it's time to check out that air conditioning system and…read moreensure that the system if fully functional and maintained. We had our system replaced with a high efficiency HVAC Unit and all new ductwork. Robert, Stanley and the crews are phenomenal and I must say some if the most professional, kind and thorough HVAC technicians I have ever witnessed in action. They have this down to a science and won't try to up-sell you on some new unproven technology or unnecessary gadget that other companies often try to do. They won't push a prepaid maintenance program on you and are extremely transparent on your needs, pricing and overall scope of work. I can't say enough positive about this team of professionals. I had three bids when I replaced my system and the bids were all very close but once you meet Stanley and Robert who often are the ones that work on your project you will see the difference in their professional outlook and high tech caliber as solution oriented problem solvers. I see so many trucks from other companies and hear horror stories about call backs and shotty work and guess what? You will only get high quality results and the utmost in professionalism from Irvine Air Conditioning. If you are experiencing HVAC issues or just need maintenance or a system analysis don't hesitate to call Stanley or Robert. Tell them George sent you. Highly recommended!

    ARA Heating & Air Conditioning | HVAC Services in Irvine - hvac - Updated May 2026

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