While Yelp is no Angie's List, I'd like to boost the service provider category of reviews. Given…read morethat this is Houston, central air conditioning is akin to a Liz Lemon party*. Well, during our "winter", my compressor sprang a leak and spewed its 1994 Freon all over the Earth's ozone. Sorry. Anyway, since I had the luxury of shopping for bids during our winter, I opted to get 4 bids before deciding on a final contractor. Think of it this way: How often do any of us shop for central air/heat? I think we shop for cars more often so I wanted to be careful in such a big decision. Here's the rundown: * Fly Comfort Services: Recommended both outside compressor and inside air handler be replaced for $4,700. Cash discount of 2.5%. No charge for evaluation. Found these guys via a fellow Yelper. They were flakier than a Crisco crust on writing up the bid in a timely manner (not a good impression for all that money they wanted to charge me). * Comfort Star: Recommended both outside compressor and inside air handler be replaced for $4,500. Cash discount of 2.5%. Charged $45 trip charge. Found these guys via Yelp search. The owner (Mr. Khoury) was very patient on discussing details and the technician's visit was very thorough (about 1.5 hours). * AC Repair Houston: Recommended only the outside compressor to be replaced for $1,850. No cash discount. No charge for evaluation. Found them via Yelp search. Mr. Jack Jensen is the salt of the earth; actually mentioned that many of his AC brethren have reputations similar to used car salesmen. * M&L Air Conditioning: Recommended only the outside compressor to be replaced for $1,700. No cash discount. No charge for evaluation. Referred by my Realtor who I've worked with on the buying and the selling sides. Winner: M&L Air Conditioning! Mr. Atkins was friendly, down-to-earth, approachable, and informative. He didn't try to sell me on anything unnecessary and even pointed out the pros, cons, and secondary alternatives of the replacement options. He's so confident in his work that he doubled the usual 1-year labor warranty for free. He provided an arrival time window (10 to noon) but, unlike the evil Comcast, he arrived at 1010 AM for his projected 3-hour installation. He even finished 20 minutes ahead of the installation timetable, despite my periodic questions of "What's that?" I wrote him a personal check for the $1,750 once the Goodman 13 SEER 2-ton compressor, condenser pad, and programmable thermostat were installed and tested. With the blizzard of contractor visits, I've learned a lot about the old and new refrigerant standards, the minimum SEER ratings, air handlers, compressor-condensers, pads, duct work, and fair prices for all of these items. I also got pretty dang good at verifying their licenses at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, too. I'm almost sure that I could get an AC contractor license easily with the volume that I know now. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a date with my new A/C system to spend some quality time chilling things down. (draws drapes) * If you're a fan of "30 Rock", you'll recognize the line: "There's no party like a Liz Lemon party. And, a Liz Lemon party is...mandatory."

Terrance M. Sudz Coin Laundry of Deerpark…read more I have had work done by Mr Melvin of M&L Air Conditioning on my business and personal residence.Very friendly and approachable, explains work and costs before work begins. Business: He came out promptly on a weekend located the problem and stayed until the job was complete. Personal:His price was better than the company assigned to my home unit.They said it would be a week before they could come out .Mr Melvin set an appointment for the next day and was at my home before I arrived,waited, and fixed my unit back to and above original standards. This guy is a gentle giant and a wonderful wealth of knowledge.I recommend his company to anyone needing A/C services.

The first time Precision came to my house was when I still had a home warranty. I was so pleased…read morewith their service and professionalism, that I decided to continue using them, and have been doing so now since 2007. They have come out whenever I've had a problem - in a timely manner - as well as doing the yearly maintenance on my A/C and heating. I am very happy with the service I get from Precision A/C and Heating, and strongly recommend them to anyone looking for good quality, honest, professional service.

Situatlon: Back in late May my Carrier AC unit went out. I was without cooling for 3 weeks and it…read morewas starting to get very hot. During that time I tried to trouble shoot the issue myself by replacing the capacitor and the switch block. Both did not yield any result. The unit was getting no power to it at all. I figured there was an issue with the Air Handler unit in the attic. I know that was going to be over my head. So I needed an AC person and did not know anyone in the area Solution: I called Precision AC based on a friend's recommendation. I am so glad that I did Scott came by with his assistant Rider listened to the issues and steps I took to troubleshoot. Scott also checked the wiring on the compressor unit and said that everything is pretty much in place. They looked at my Air Handler in the attic and found the issue with the unit. Scott says that a wired had burned out and blew the transformer. Scott and Rider fixed the issue and got the Air Handler unit working. Scott really knows his stuff around AC units. The blowing cool air was music to my ears. Results: If you want a expert on AC units Scott is the person to call. He will troubleshoot the issue and you will find his pricing very reasonable. I can't thank Scott and Rider enough for getting my unit fixed. They saved my from getting cooked in my own home.

Air current has always provided reliable service for me. They are professional, knowledgeable and…read moreon time. I have utilized their services many times in a few different houses and areas of town.

They did a great job checking out our 2 systems and installing new plenum in one unit that had high…read moremildew (and we had Coit clean the ducts). No high pressure or over-sell for the second unit that didn't need any work. I will use them again in the future because they taught me a lot about AC maintenance!

I highly recommend Second Wind A/C. Great customer service…read moreand the work was done professionally. Punctual & didn't take all day to complete the job. No mess left behind. Also afforable & Standing behind their work with warranty!

Second Wind AC and Heating was highly recommended by a friend whose AC capacitor went kaput in the…read moreTexas heat. Reggie Wilson, the owner of Second Wind AC and Heating, patiently and thoroughly answered all of my questions before coming over to provide a free estimate. He gave me suggestions on what brands were best suited to my needs, and gave me a very reasonable price for the entire changeout. Not only did I get my whole system changed, but Reggie even set me up with a new thermostat when he saw it was an antique! LOL Second Wind AC and Heating is a company that has earned my loyalty as a customer. If you're looking for good, honest work, Second Wind is your AC and Heating expert.

If you're having issues with your HVAC unit or if you're wanting to do a preventive service on your…read moresystem, do yourself a favor and call Randy over at Redmon Heating & Air Services. I was recommended Redmon Heating & Air Services by a neighbor of mine who happens to be a general contractor. He told me they were honest and provided high-quality work. The level of communication and the expectation that is set is great. You're kept up to date and if there's any changes or delays with your appointment, you're notified with an updated ETA. I had Randy come out last year to inspect an issue that I had with my AC unit. He inspected it and recommended a repair along with unclogging my primary drain line. What I appreciate about Randy is that if it can be repaired, he will repair it. He will not force you to buy a new unit or system like many other companies. My AC unit and furnace was on the older side, but he repaired it successfully and saved me money when I needed it. Fast-forward to over a year later, my furnace was having issues and not staying lit. I gave Randy a call and he was able to come out the same day to look at it. Randy inspected it, tested it with a new part he brought with him, and it still was not staying lit. He told me it was likely the circuit board that was failing given the age of the furnace and other factors. Factoring in the cost for a new circuit board and the age of my furnace, he told me it would be best to replace it. He was able to give me different options and explained each of them in detail. He answered all of my questions and did not make me feel rushed or pressured into anything. After offering me a deal I couldn't refuse, we finally came to an agreement on replacing the furnace and AC unit together so that it would be matching. Randy went above and beyond and got the units hot shotted over so that it could be replaced the next day as there was cold weather in the forecast and he didn't want me freezing. Fernando, Randy's right-hand man, showed-up right on time with his team and got to work with replacing everything. Fernando, Martin, and the rest of the gentlemen kept me informed with the whole process. They also offered to have me come up in the attic to see the replacements and if they were to my satisfaction. These guys worked hard and were able to get my brand new furnace and AC unit up and running within just a few hours. They provided me with all of my paperwork for the units and answered any questions that I had. Fernando also went above and beyond by going to the hardware store and purchasing a new return air filter grille and new filters for the new system. I didn't even mention this to him but he wanted to surprise us. He told me that he noticed my grille was older and that he could get filters that would fit my air return vent since it's an odd size. It's the small things like this that provide a great experience and set apart the best from the rest. I could tell by talking to Fernando that he takes his work seriously and enjoys what he does. Randy called me when the work was finished to ensure I was satisfied and asked me if I had any questions for him. This was a 5-star experience all around. Thank you Randy, Fernando, Martin, and everyone else who came out. I'll continue to use Redmon Heating & Air Services in the future and I highly recommend them to anyone who is needing HVAC service.

Redmon Heating&AC Services is top notch in ac and heating work. They set themselves apart from the…read moreothers with great quality of service and honesty. They have been in business for 50 years and I experienced first hand why they have accomplished that! They are family owned and operated...yes..the owner came out to look at my ac system and worked along side his technicians! Considering I was dealing with the aftermath of my house catching fire and requiring the whole home to be gutted and rebuilt, I was under enough stress as it was. Needless to say, my whole ac system had to be replaced but it ended up being a positive experience in a difficult time. Randy put me at ease right away and was prompt, efficient, and professional. He has a great personality and genuinely cares about his customers. Randy and his team do the best work out there!

We have had two different employees from Air Wise work on our A/C unit over the last 7 years on 3…read moreoccasions. Both Mitch and Auggie were super helpful and very knowledgeable. They not only fixed our issues, but went above and beyond making sure I understood what the issue was and how it was resolved. They were also very great with my dog, who is slow to warm up with men.

I have a Mitsubishi Mini Split that had been leaking into the apt. I was referred to Air…read moreWise-Mitch by a neighbor. He responded quickly to my text and showed up as scheduled. They did a professional job cleaning the mini split unit. Mitch had amazing customer service and explained the process in detail. They left the job site clean and just at the time he had mentioned it would take. I recommend Mitch for you AC needs especially a Mini Split. He was a pleasure to talk to.

We believe these guys would be quite ok at selecting, installing, and maintaining conventional HVAC…read moresystems. But anyone interested in mini splits and VRF technology should read our story before choosing to work with Morgan Pro. We trusted them to 1) assess our home for the most energy-efficient HVAC system it could accommodate and 2) install it correctly. Morgan Pro failed to do either. Their $3K Manual J assessment of our 1500 sq. ft home determined it needed a 5-ton HVAC system. It took them over 30 visits to fully install a VRF system in our house and to get it functional--two inverters outside (they accidentally blew up the first one) and 6 mini splits through our home in all the ceilings. During that time, they also caused unnecessary damage: cutting extra joists, drawing on antique trim, and they compensated us for that. The HVAC system passed city inspection, but it never worked 100%. As Morgan Pro kept trying to fix it, we had to agree to things they had promised to avoid--wall thermostats everywhere, humidity and noise levels that were too high, and on and on. When water started pouring from our new ceilings in the middle of a Houston summer, it was clear to everyone that the system was simply wrong for our house. But instead of taking responsibility for their enormous failure, Morgan Pro blamed the two things we had paid them many thousands to professionally assess: our house, and the system! Their next move was to conduct a test on our home, claiming it now needed 8 tons of HVAC (!), not 5, and that we pay them a further $14K to get it up to 8 tons. Knowing it was utterly laughable that our 1500 sq. ft house was an 8-ton home, our only next step was a legal dispute to get them to give us a correctly-sized and functional system for the money they had already taken for us, with consequent delays to a remedy. Shocked and exhausted, we decided that delay was worse than simply severing ties with an inept business we could never trust again. Morgan Pro ended up waiving thousands we still owed them so they could crawl away from their own meaningless install guarantee, and we were relieved to see them go. We then removed the entire system (see photos) and installed a conventional one (4 tons!) which has worked perfectly from the start, costs much less to run, is much quieter, and is a great fit for the structure of our fully renovated historical home. Our new HVAC technician who extracted system has installed the same units many times before. He pointed out the clear mistakes he saw in Morgan Pro's installation, and said the technology was also just not suited to our house. Morgan Pro's supplier and factory rep (who they depended on almost exclusively) were also at fault and we are making formal reports to their respective professional boards and the manufacturer as well. All of them failed us abysmally, but none more than Morgan Pro: they failed to do right by our home and us, when that was their *only* job for which we paid many thousands in good faith while supporting their efforts in our home for months with remarkable patience and kindness. Everlasting shame on them. We have written this review so that other Houston customers can be well informed. We would hate for the same experience to happen to anyone else because we had remained silent about their record with us. One star is for their fantastic office staff and their young tech Ricky, who always worked as hard as he could to do his best, though he was way out of his depth on these units.

Morgan Pro Services has been our go-to service provider for HVAC and electrical services for years…read more Recently, the AC at my business went out on our busiest day of the week. They were able to come same day, assess the problem, provide a quote that was fair and reasonable, source the parts and return same day to get us back in business. I got on a maintenance plan and look forward to continued high-quality service service delivered in a professional and friendly manner.

I have used Marc before to help with AC and heater issues. I chose to stay with Marc wherever he…read moregoes due to his knowledge and ability to solve my issues, which he has fixed another one. He is always on-time, pleasant, and a straight shooter. He helped me save money on a complete upstairs HVAC system and my electric usage and bill has dropped quite a bit. Today, he showed up with mask, gloves, and boot covers, ready to go.