Gabe is the Reason I'll Always Stay a Customer Years ago, B&J Refrigeration earned my loyalty for life. One of their techs (coincidentally working next door) noticed I was having issues with my AC and offered to take a look. Turns out, a rattlesnake had crawled in, eaten a rat, died inside the unit, and the rat had chewed through some wiring. He diagnosed and fixed it on the spot -- that kind of service you just don't forget. Since then, Gabe has become my go-to technician. He's honest, sharp, and thorough. Every time he comes out, he brings not just professionalism, but solutions. I even had him service my commercial office in Tucson for years. Simply put: as long as Gabe works at B&J, I'll be a customer. Most recently, I had an issue resurface that Gabe had previously warned me to keep an eye on. When it came up again, I followed his guidance and isolated the cause -- a bad fan motor. When I called to schedule, I did hit some friction with the office (not everyone appreciates a homeowner diagnosing a problem, even one with engineering and patent experience). That part was frustrating. But thankfully, Gabe followed through, confirmed everything I suspected, and had the parts on hand to get me back up and running quickly. The company is lucky to have someone like Gabe -- people like him are the reason customers stick around, not policies or scripts. Thank you, Gabe, for always being the guy I can count on. read more

We needed a new mini split installed in our garage, so we called B & J Refrigeration on a recommendation of a family friend. The unit that needed to be replaced was only 1.5 years old but was unfortuntately installed incorrectly by our contractor, whom we parted ways with for his incompetence. We had to start all over, but this way it's better because we have a warranty on the unit and we know exactly who installed it and the process with them was fairly seamless from start to finish. It's been over month since we replaced the unit and we haven't had any issues. read more

They were very prompt when we called to get a quote on repairs to our old a/c. Gave an estimate for price of repair and for replacement. When we decided to replace the system, they were quick to respond; they came at the scheduled time and completed the work in amount of time they said it would take. Tony was very professional and helpful. read more

Josh my B&J Technician was professional and courtesy. He was thorough with my bi-annual inspection of my 2 units and explained in detail the service that he provided to the units including the massive wasp nest that was in one of my down spouts. Thanks Josh for your thorough service, an excellent representer of B&J and a part of the reason that I have been a pleased customer since 2001. read more

I am so grateful to have found B&J Refrigeration to service my old mini split air conditioner. The unit had stopped working and before their expert technician, Mick, left the house, it was up and running great. Mick was busy trouble-shooting all angles until he quickly solved the problem. So knowledgeable and professional! The service call was quite reasonable-- and money well-spent. Thank you. read more

Grateful that 24 hour ac technicians exist but... We called in a panic and a nice tech told us he could come out between 9-10 after seeing a few other costumers. Then called us at 10 till nine and said he wouldn't be able to make it at all read more

We have used B&J twice so far and have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experiences. The most recent time Nick R. saved the day by quickly replacing a part for us. He was extremely helpful and was willing to teach us a few things we didn't know on how to further protect our air conditioning unit. Thank you for keeping us cool at a reasonable price! read more

On March 31, 2023, I had the B & J technician out to look at an issue I had one of my Air Conditioning systems. One system had a leak and the other system just needed to be checked out. He put nitrogen in the bad unit to see how long it would last. My units did not have Heat Strips and the same technician ordered them. When he came back, on May 1, 2023 he found out that the Heat Strips were the wrong ones and the ones that were needed were no longer available. He also saw that there was a leak in the system. He had evacuated the remaining nitrogen, and then filled the defective unit with over 9Lbs of 401A Refrigerant and Yellow dye to try and locate the leak. I was charged the astronomical price of $90.00 a pound for just the Refrigerant which alone came out to almost $900.00 subtotal. To me this was like Highway Robbery! The unit worked for only a month. I then ordered 25Lbs of 401A Refrigerant which cost me $395.00 from a Refrigerant Distributor, which is $15.80 a pound. I called B & J back up to get someone again to look at the system. On July 11, 2023, a different technician looked at the system. He did not see any dye on the coils or on the pipes. He was unable to test the system any further as he did not have any nitrogen on his truck. He told me that I would have to get someone else out to further test the system with nitrogen. On July 18, 2023 I had another different technician over. He said that he saw yellow dye on the coils. I asked the tech, why no one else saw the dye. He said that he had a better light than the others. He called up and talked to his manager and sent his manager pictures from his phone. I called up the manager and had him order a coil and I called up again to schedule a 5th appointment to have the coils replaced. I also told the manager that I had my own Refrigerant and if he could delete the charge for the Refrigerant. His reply was that he could not use it as it may have been recycled. It was Brand New. If it was Recycled it would have to say on the bottle. On August 14, 2024 a 4th different technician showed up to replace the coils. Before he did, he wanted to check out the system. He also did not see any dye on the coils and called up his manager. He was hesitant to replace the coils as he was not positive that the coils were bad. Due to the inconsistencies in the dye results, I was also hesitant to have them replace the coils. I gave in and had it done, which cost me another $900 dollars for over 9Lbs of 401A Refrigerant not including the installation of the coil assembly. The technician got the unit back up and running and the very next day, the system was completely dead. The system was worse than before the coils were replaced. So far I was out $5819.63 and still did not have one Air Conditioning unit working. I called B & J and talked to the manager to have their head person to look at the unit. I also told the manager that I was still was not convinced that the coils were the problem. The head technician checked out the system and found the problem which was the feed and return Refrigerant lines to the compressor and back from the coils to the compressor, were leaking, which is what I originally thought was the problem. At the 6th appointment, the repair technicians could not replace the lines as it was considered an INSTALLATION! I called up and scheduled an appointment for the head of the installation department to give me a quote. I also asked him if they would use my 401A Refrigerant and if he could deduct the cost from the bill and he said that he could. He also told me that they were now charging, $100 a pound, a far cry from $15.80 a Lb. I paid half of the invoice cost in December and had gotten sick. On June 5th, 2024, I finally had the Air Conditioner lines replaced by B & J as the other work that was done was under warranty, in case something else failed on the unit that was worked on. Truthfully I would have given B & J one star, for aggravation of not having Air Conditioning / Heat in 2/3 of the house and having to have 6 repair technicians out to find the problem, which was also costly. But I gave them 2 stars for Lawrence and his Installation crew for finally getting the Air Conditioner working. Total price for this Repair was $8604.94. read more

We had them out yesterday to do our yearly check on our AC unit. They suggested a sensor be replaced so we agreed. The service tech never completed the installation & didn't reconnect power back to our thermostat. Calling the next day they couldn't send anyone out to correct THEIR Tech's mistake until 3pm. Who in 90 degree weather wants to sit without a/c until 3pm. Needless to say we'll never use them again! My husband managed to connect the wires needed. Whenever they come out for a check they always "recommend" replacing things. I'd definitely get a second opinion on their recommendations. If their a/c tech can't even complete a job properly I'm not confident that the recommendations made for repairs are needed. Update: I changed it from 1 star to 3 stars because the owner did call my husband & they sent someone out much sooner than 3pm to address the issue. read more

Great service! I highly recommend this company! I have had several companies try to fix my zone system and they could not figure it out. B & J came out and got my system working the way it should! Could not be happier! read more

The condensation pipe in the attic was leaking water into my bathroom I contacted B&J. Technician came to my house and checked the unit and came to the conclusion that "unit dips in the back to coil drain pan where it meets the furnace". Couple of days later I got an estimate to fix the problem than B&J technician came out got up in the 30 minutes later I was told he had to talk to his boss, because he could not do the repair. For the last week and a half every time I call I'm told they are still trying to figure out what the can do. The vent is still leaking. Is this company have any professional HVAC people? I gave one star, because you can't give less. If you are going to spend your money try a reputable company. -- read more

Leave it to our A/C to stop working when there's an excessive heat warning in Tucson in August! Called B & J on Monday and was able to schedule an for Wednesday. Anthony diagnosed the problem, replaced the motor and left in an hour! Thanks!! read more

I was given a repair estimate of $872.42 to change a water fill valve on an ice machine. $497.42 for the part and $375 for three hours of labor. With the caveat that there's no guarantee it will fix the problem. A new machine costs $4200 so I had nothing to lose by trying to change it myself. The replacement part cost me $59 - retail. It took me 30 minutes of my labor to change the part. Ice machine is running great. Those are the facts. The estimate is in writing. If that's what you're looking for in a refrigeration service company then B&J is for you. Addendum: I'd like to thank Shawn of B&J for responding so promptly and calling into question the quality of the part I used. I should have made that clear from the beginning. The part I used was OEM and I purchased it directly from the manufacturer. True™ Manufacturing 3501 E. Terra Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 read more

Update: The owner of B&J called me today and said she reviewed my service and decided to refund me the diagnostic charge since I had told them my thermostat was inoperable. I am glad I was refunded a portion of the excessive charge, but they need to consider training their technicians to inform their customers of the charges before installing very expensive thermostats or any other parts. read more

When I built my house in 1990, B&J Refrig installed the two home air-conditioners. Now, after 28 years of service, the last of those two air-conditioners has been replaced today. I have recommended B&J to my neighbors for decades as a very responsive, reliable, and most reasonable company. All of my experience with B&J has been excellent, and today was no exception. After Lawrence Bair proposed the replacement work (scheduled quickly because of this being summertime), technicians Tony and Adam made the installation this morning. Their work was very well and neatly done. Installing 2018-size units in 1990-sized spaces could be challenging, but they did a great job. read more

Adam and tony worked so hard and diligent on a 107 degree day! Super professional super reasonable I will recommend them to friends and family! I am so happy! read more

I have to say that they are stand-up people as far as "after-sales" (to me the real test).Very cordial when scheduling and exc.communication from the office and the techs.They did two installs when we built and have been there for us when needed;didn't even charge for the last service call which was no fault of theirs- we were just confused with some settings and needed clarification.Plan 2 stick with them for sure read more

I highly recommend B & J Refrigeration. They provided same-day service to my malfunctioning A/C. In fact, they arrived early, following a call to ensure that was ok. The technician, Brandon, was very professional, thorough, and thoughtful. He sought the least-cost solution first and proceeded until he found the problem. Solved! All along the way he explained progress, findings, and solutions. He also left our home clean of any mess that might have been made. I've recommended B&J to our HOA and would recommend them to family and friends. Thanks Brandon! read more

Tony and Martin installed a new AC on the roof of our condo in less than 4 hours. They were very efficient and friendly, easy to work with. They cleaned up after themselves. I would have given 5 stars on just the installation, but we were promised a 6:00 a.m. start, as we were leaving town, and it turned out to be after 8:00 when they arrived. Perhaps some miscommunication between Lawrence, who provided the quote, and the installers. Fortunately, Tony and Martin made up the lost time, and we were able to leave in time to reach our destination. The price was about as I expected, based only conversations with neighbors who had similar installations. read more

B&J Refrigeration is the Best! They have great office staff. Diligent in getting the quickest appointment & meet my needs. The technician Curtis has bailed us out of a bad situation twice. He's prompt, professional & knows his job inside out. The price is fair and always done right. Also gives a full typed written procedure on how job was found and then fixed. No reason to look elsewhere. Avery. read more

We got many bids for a new install of an AC on an old house. Not only was Lawrence thoughtful and fair priced, he was the only bid that looked in the attic! Install team was great and did a prompt and professional job. Highly recommend! read more

Had them out twice to fix my AquaCal Heat Pump for my pool. Very nice scheduling service but they were unable to fix my issue. They know nothing about adjusting pool water flow through the heat pump, which puts them behind the curve from the start. So they managed to take my money for the two service calls but no real results. The heat pump starts, runs fine for a while and then shuts off. They were stumped and, of course, the pool company is clueless too. Makes me wish I would have put in a gas heater. read more

I found them extremely helpful. They came promptly, diagnosed the problem, and suggested the least expensive way to resolve it. Unlike the other reviewer, I was very pleased with their service. I plan to keep using them. They were recommended by a friend who did not have any issues with their installation of a brand new A/C unit. read more

After 35 years of evaporative cooling, I decided it was time to upgrade to A/C. I did my homework, got some bids and ultimately decided to go with B and J based on their fair proposal and their very personable sales rep, Lawrence Bair. Lawrence convinced me that a customer's satisfaction usually lies within the expertise of the installers and B and J's installers were certifiably trained with many years of experience with their company. The work was scheduled and Tony and Henry arrived promptly on the day of the new install. Despite the horrible heat, they both worked diligently, despite of a couple of setbacks out of their control. Lawrence, our sales rep, who also doubled as the project manager, arrived later in the day to oversee the progress. I was completely impressed with the attention to detail, the teamwork, the tutorial on my new unit and thermostat, the clean up and the work ethic of all of those I came into contact with at B and J. Their commitment to excellence and service will keep me as a loyal customer. I will gladly sing their praises to my friends, family and colleagues. Thank you for your professionalism, B and J! read more

I called B & J out when the company that installed my AC system in 2011 was unwilling/unable to fix the problem. I was extremely pleased with their service. The repairman showed up at the appointed time and quickly assessed and repaired the situation. He was very professional and courteous--unlike the company I'd previously used. And he managed to adjust the flow in the registers so I'm no longer roasting/freezing in different areas of the house. B & J seems to truly care about the customer--wish I'd used them in the first place. read more

Good local air conditioning business. I've used them for years for residential service and I have friends that use them for their businesses. read more

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We used B&J for many years while living in Tucson. We have always received exemplary service. For the past few years Curtis has been our technician. He is a man of high integrity and knowledge. We would recommend B & J and Curtis without reservation. read more

This company is fantastic. The workers and office all have a great attitude. I had them out today for an emergency and the technician fixed it promptly. My AC unit was installed by them many years ago and they gave me a good price and the installation was pretty painless. For the reasonable prices, honesty, and great attitude, these guys are the best. read more

Talk about responsive! One cold December morning I awoke to temperatures inside the house that were nearly as low as outside. B & J dispatched Nick Ruiz that afternoon. Although a part had to be ordered, Nick crafted a workaround to keep us warm in the meantime. In a word, Nick is professional, courteous, friendly, skilled and efficient. Okay, that's 5 words. But all deserved! read more

Our AC went out on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm. We called B and J and Anthony came out within 45 minutes. He had us up and running again 30 minutes later. Honest, friendly, and gave us tips to keep us running efficiently in the future. The price was very fair. I can't recommend this company enough. read more

We have used this company to replace both of our aged HVAC units. They have been very pleasant, knowledgeable, fast and had the best price. I have had a couple of questions after installation and they returned my calls very promptly, read more

We have used this company numerous times for repairs. Nick, in particular, is wonderful. He can diagnose any problem quickly and the charges are always reasonable. We just used them again to make a complete replacement of one of our AC UNITS. The entire team was professional, on time and VERY quickly were able to replace the units at a fair price. They are the best in town. read more

had my a/c go down after hours,around 6pm.,was told they would be out within an hour and nick r.was here within an hour....getting to be close to 90 deg.in my house i was extremly pleased with the service and the service tech.was very polite and as i watched him with the unit outside he explained all the work he was performing and suggested to replace some of the exposed and brittle wiring which he did,also 2 small units/switches were replaced.got it up and running.checked out all the motors too....i want to say for 40 yrs.of service in tucson they deserve this complement letter...thanks B&J DENNIS read more

I just had B & J install a new AC system at my home and was pleasantly surprised by the professional work they did and the customer service they provided. Lawrence was exceptional in making sure that everything was done to assure that I was a happy customer. I am an old dude who has had many homes and have built three in California, so very familiar with bad contractor experiences. So I can be a difficult customer to deal with. If you are looking for an honest, fair and professional HVAC company I would strongly recommend this company. read more

I have done business with B & J Refrigeration for seven months, and have had a great experience every time. Wendy and the rest of the guys at B & J are always quick to return my calls and emails, and are the most polite and patient people you'd ever want to meet. It's rare that you're able to find a company that still takes time to show each of their customers individual attention. read more

when the UofA's preferred contract workers fucked up (and of course you have to know a good deal of politics involved) it afforded us the opportunity to hire B&J...not only did B&J do the job but UNLIKE the UofA contractors actually stood by their work.. I say that because I believe the request was a little outside their "norm", it did not deter them in the least... Brandon is who we worked with in particular and we are very fond of him. read more

My wife found this company on Angie's List. Curtis was honest and upfront...not pushy, matter of fact about the problem with our A/C. Same day service was great...it's getting warmer every day here in AZ... Very knowledgeable...gave us some options that fit our needs $$$ wise...pro/cons. Definitely would call B&J if ever in a bind again. Email and phone call updates on service time frame were a plus...unlike the cable guy. read more

I just had my A/C service for the 2016 season. All was working properly. The service was performed by a different company, NOT B&J. Last year my service tech with B&J recommended $600 in repairs. I never had them do two of the repairs as I thought these were phony and full of bologna repairs. The company I used this year found everything to be in good working order. No repairs recommended. The new company never even asked me for a service contract - a point of contention I had with B&J as I hate the pressure to buy next years maintenance ahead of time "to save money and get discounts on repairs." Last year B&J recommended the replacement of a capacitor motor run because they could put in a 5 year part rather than the 1 year part existing on my unit. ($200.00) Also recommended last year was to replace the condenser fan motor ($300.00). Amazing that they were in good working order this year, but not last year. I sure wonder about the contactor they insisted I replace last year.($88) read more