Ethan and his team at CalWest are phenomenal. Great technical understanding, excellent communication and customer service, superb at describing choices and alternatives, fair and transparent pricing, very helpful on all the little things (without a "nickel-and-dime" approach). ... ... We got a new system for AC & Heat here in the Coachella Valley, and it works great. Installation was quick and smooth. All questions were answered. They explained system usage, controls and remote access (via Google). ... We had evaluated other companies and went with Ethan/CalWest (previously Ethan/Thomson) and it was totally the way to go. read more

Called for servicing our HVAC They were easy to work with and did a good job for a reasonable price read more

The previous owners of our home actually used the garage as a place to park their cars. I mean, really?! Kidding aside, when we moved in with the idea of turning it into a man cave one big necessity was a ductless mini split. Without one, the temperatures inside easily topped 100°. Ethan provided an inspection and an estimate quickly and with a lot of insight into the pros and cons of each manufacturer. Impressed by his knowledge and affability, I agreed to an installation and I was ecstatic with the final product. Ethan, Joe, and their crew did an absolutely fantastic job installing the mini split without any fuss, muss, or dust. Inside and outside the install went seamlessly and best of all, the garage is a cool place to be. In short, outstanding work done by good folks at a fair price. read more

Cal West Air Conditioning & Heating - Flawless and neat installation. Works like a charm. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

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Game changer customer service. If you live anywhere in the #CoachellaValley and need any type of #HVAC or #AirConditioning service, inspection or equipment replacement, my husband and I confidently recommend you contact #ThomsonAC, (562) 837-0669 I promise, they did not pay me to write this, and I rarely submit reviews. We have been so blown away (no HVAC pun intended) I felt compelled to write a review in hopes of sending more business their way. My review is lengthy, so if you want save yourself time, money and frustration trying to figure out who to use, just call #ThomsonAC now for a quote (or a second opinion): (760) 718-3111 For more than 20 years we have used another reliable and well-known company in the Coachella Valley for purchasing & installing new equipment & bi-annual maintenance at our condo in #PalmDesert. When we recently had to replace (2) HVAC units on a new property in Indio, we were SHOCKED (and depressed) at the quote that came back ($30K!) and they had no interest in negotiating the price. Thankfully, we got a reliable referral from a local real estate agent who uses Thomson for all of his inspections, repairs & replacements, "Just call Ethan at Thomson. I am certain he can do better." He was right. Without hesitation I say the same thing. Not only did they come out within 24 hours to complete a thorough inspection of the units outside and system inside the attic, without having to ask for comparative pricing Ethan gave us 3 quotes (good/better/best) and informed us of the current rebates being offered in our zipcode from IID and the manufacturers, plus Fed tax credit info. Ethan was incredibly knowledgeable about all the systems and took the time to share his recommendations (based on facts, product output and best efficiency for our property, not just the price) and answer all of our questions before leaving the property. He was friendly, informative, professional and truly interested in helping us (vs. the can't be bothered attitude of the other company). Ethan worked up the quotes himself and emailed them the same day. The quotes included a detailed financial breakout of rebates & tax credits for each model option which helped make our decision easy. After calculating rebates, we were able to select two Bosch top of the line/best efficiency units for less than what the "middle/better" option would have been, and add install of a new water heater as well. The entire cost with Thomson was almost HALF of what 'the other company' quoted us for "middle/better". No brainer decision. When the team came to install they were on time, efficient, knew what they were doing, professional and careful precautions taken inside the house to avoid wall/ceiling/floor damage while removing old system and installing new. We are now loyal and satisfied customers! #WOW again: When we received the invoice, it included detailed step-by-step instructions & necessary product information & serial numbers for submitting the rebates with IID, saving a lot of time. Game changer customer service. The WOWS continue: Following the initial install, we asked Ethan to help us come up with a creative solution to install thermostat controlled attic fans (no gables in our roof) that connect to the existing exhaust vents and install another thermostat controlled air intake and exhaust fan in our garage. Again, he took the time, and a couple of visits, to create a workable and affordable solution that during high temps has helped reduce our AC use & further lower our electric bill. Thank you Ethan and thank you to the entire Thomson team. J&J Montague https://www.thomsonac.com/ #HVAC #indio #palmdesert #palmdesertlife #PalmSprings #airconditioning #airconditioningrepair #airconditioner #thomsonac read more

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This was my second time using Thomson (the first time they were the ONLY company that could fix the A/C in my condo) and I was just as satisfied this time. I got bids on - and eventually purchased - an electric A/C and Heater combo with new duct work. This is my first electric heater so Mike and Tim patiently explained the technology - and I will get a $2,000 tax credit! I also used their financing option to push some of the expense into the next tax year. I had a few minor malfunctions (mostly old ducting and wiring in my house) and they diligently came back whenever I called, until everything was running smoothly and accurately...and the cost savings are noticeable. read more

Great guys. Professional, clean and dependable. The work is always done well. They made me feel comfortable through the whole process. When you find an honest hard working contractors - you stick with them. read more

Thomson was hear for their bi-annual maintenance visit. Julio was on time, professional and we as usual are satisfied.

We have an A/C unit that hadn't been serviced since before we bought our house in 2021 - there were weeds growing into the sides and dirt/debris inside the unit. It seemed to be struggling to keep our house cool on the hotter days. Thomson AC made an appointment and arrived promptly within their arrival window. It was a bit pricey for what needed to be done but we expected that, considering the condition of our unit. He quickly cleaned it up, cleared the blockages, and replaced the capacitor. read more

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I used Thomson for my system at home in OC, imagine my surprise/delight when I was looking for maintenance and they were in the desert as well! A quick, friendly, and thorough maintenance later, I decided to reach out for a quote on a mini split. I don't live in the area so I sent some Google satellite images and Ethan, the manager, got back to me same-day with a rough estimate without any measurements. He advised he'd be in the area on Thursday (today) and if he could stop by (of course). I ended up receiving a last-minute reservation at the vacation home who wanted to check in early and I tried reaching out to the office who tried to reach Ethan unsuccessfully but forwarded the message. He was in and out with measurements and photos within minutes. Before I knew it, I had two VERY competitive quotes. I'll definitely be moving forward with them but may need to hold off until next year due to some unexpected expenses in my life. Love this company and you will, too. read more

The technician arrived on time. He approached the project with a focus to be efficient with my time. He explained in detail what he was going to do. In short order, he was finished. He went into detail as to what he found, with images to back up the findings. More than I expected. read more

Great response and stuck to their fair priced estimate. I will definitely use them again.

Awesome, fast, affordable service! We got to our house in La Quinta on the Friday of Labor Day Weekend to find that the AC had died and it was nearly 100F in the house. Thomson was super responsive and within 3 hours they had sent out a tech, he diagnosed the problem, went and got the parts and completed the repair. Our weekend trip was saved and the house was nice and cool - and it was only $300. read more

What a terrific company!! Got an appointment to get my swamp cooler serviced. Sent confirmation texts and reminders of my appointment. Because I was a new customer they were running a special where the service was $59. Julio came out, very nice and professional and got right to it. Our swamp cooler was in bad shape. No water running to the unit, cooler pads disintegrating, pipe fitting corroded etc. He showed me pictures of everything. Unit is on the roof. Couldn't get the water running. Pads he estimated would be approximately $250 but unit is so old that would have to be checked. I told him that before ordering the pads I'd have to get a plumber to see what it would take to get the water working. No sense investing in new pads if the plumber would charge $2k. We have an AC unit that is working well. He agreed. I asked him if I could pay the $59 by card, he said, "there's no charge for today. I didn't really do anything." What the ..... ?!?!?!?! He got on the roof, inspected the unit, tried to get the water running by seeing if the valves (on the roof and on the ground floor were open. Talked to his manager and gave him the measurements for the cooler pads, gave me an assessment of what needed to be done. Color me shocked and impressed! If a company has the integrity to not charge me when I was expecting to pay for a service call, this company is a keeper!!! Hope my 5 star review makes up for the missed opportunity to make $59. Julio gave me his card. If a plumber can get water restored I will definitely call them again to come out. read more

Julio is a very good technician and they have very good prices. Very knowledgeable and friendly, fast and efficient. I will call them again

Came out same day and brainstormed garage air conditioning and supplied estimate. Thanks Ethan!

Alejandro and team did a great job with our mold remediation project! They were professional, efficient, and great value! Highly recommended! read more

In Nov. of 2024 my condo in Palm Springs was deeply impacted by a power surge caused by our local service provider. One of the items impacted was my HVAC, I didn't know where to start so I put a project request in on yelp and one of the vendors that reached out was Thomson AC. At first, I was a bit skeptical when I saw the 5 start ratings but they delivered! I was extremely impressed with the level of service and responsiveness. I was also extremely grateful that they were patient with me as I resolved some of the other issues caused by the power surge which prevented them from getting work immediately. Everything I asked for pictures or information, they provided without hesitation. I couldn't even get my property management company to respond to me as quickly as Thomson did. My unit was extremely old so they had to replace the whole thing but I appreciated them for attempting to repair it. I also asked them to help me find any way to save money and I felt comfortable with the price they came back with. The work took two days to complete which to me seemed extremely quick given that the hvac was on the roof. I also loved the way they were able to communicate seamlessly with me and the current tenant without issue. Ethan and team are incredible! I'd recommend them to anyone read more

Ethan. I want to thank you for getting back to me and scheduling my service and at no charge to me because of the mix up. Julio did a great job and was patient and pleasant to deal with. He had the service done in an hour and I was able to get on with the rest of my day. Thomson AC puts their customers and customers satisfaction above all else. I recommend to anyone else to use Thomson AC for all your AC and Heater needs whether service , repair or replacement they are easy to deal with. I will be using them for all my future preventive maintenance and if anything else comes up. Thank you again. read more

I think my guy's name is Ethan. He was great, very polite very professional. I've had other people come out through my warranty service that I pay monthly for and they didn't do as well as a job as Ethan did. I caught them while they were having a special for their maintenance. So the price the value was great. The quality is great. I've been without an air conditioner for three weeks now. He did what he did and it works perfectly. Perfectly I am very happy with his service, I wish he was under my warranty. I would use him all the time. read more

There is no one out there better than Ethan and his guys. Great communication and very professional. Pricing is fair. Mini split AC unit was installed without any problems. I highly recommend this company. read more

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I am so, so grateful that I listened to the reviews on here and went with Thomson AC. Before I found Thomson AC I had a different company come out, and they were awful to say the very least. So I looked on Yelp again, found Thomson AC, and Julio came out to my house within a few hours! Julio is incredible. He is hardworking, professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient in answering my many questions, very kind and such a good human being all around. I am so thankful to have found this company. I will not hire anyone else! I highly recommend Julio and Thomson AC. Hire them -- you will not be disappointed! read more

Great customer service. Got back to me right away and was able to come out the same day. Also the technician Julio was amazing. He explained everything he was doing and showed me what the problem was. Also went above and beyond by fixing my squeaky front door. Will definitely be calling back and starting a maintenance plan with this company. Lastly, this is the first company that hasn't charged me an arm and a leg to fix something on the AC. read more

We have been working with Thomson AC since moving to the desert in 2021. They have always provided excellent service, but they went absolutely above and beyond this past week with us. It's the desert, it's August--it's crazy hot...and our AC went out and started blowing only warm air. I contacted the supervisor Ethan, and Julio was able to come by within two hours. Out here in the desert, that's rare to have such a speedy response. Julio checked everything out, and he and Ethan surmised it was the fan motor. With a little "rest," however, the AC worked well again so they recommended a wait and see approach (rather than immediately making the sale). A few days later, it happened again, and Julio arrived very quickly. We decided to replace the fan motor, which he did. About an hour after they left, hot air again. It was after hours and I figured they would come out the next morning. Nope, Julio came over after dinner and worked into the dark to make sure the new fan motor was working. Then the next morning, he *asked* if he could come over and check that everything looked good. Who provides this kind of service these days? Thomson AC. My biggest thanks to Julio and Ethan. p.s. not sure why the review says I'm in San Francisco. I'm really here in the Coachella Valley! read more

I had asked for a tech to come by as I needed a summer maintenance visit, and I had some questions regarding upgrading from an old thermostat to a new smart one. I had text, email and yelp message replies in a very quick manner from Ethan and they were able to fit me in basically right away on the same day. Technician Julio came by and answered all my questions quickly. He performed all the necessary checks and topped up the coolant, cleaned everything out, and replaced and set up my new thermostat. He was personable, knowledgeable and quick. Next time I need anything to do with the AC I will call them again. I'm happy to say I would highly recommend them. Thanks Thomson AC! read more

I was thoroughly satisfied with the wonderful service from Thompson. My service was handled by Julio who did an AMAZING job. He is polite, knowledgeable, punctual and so personable! I highly recommend him and this company. Calls and responses from the office were always friendly and helpful. Linda Zide read more

Very professional. Explained everything. Very quiet air conditioner. It's great! They came put it in and took the old items off so I didn't have to deal with that. Great value! read more

I was very happy with the great service provided by Thomson. Julio was polite, punctual and personable. He worked very hard to find the issue with our complex heating system and worked quickly to resolve it once the issue was determined. Will always use this company for our HVAC needs, such a great find! read more

Thomson AC is the best! They recently replaced my hvac system. Joe was the technician that did the install and he was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. The install process went very quick and smooth. I highly recommend Thomson AC for all of your hvac needs. read more

From start to finish, Thomson AC exceeded ALL expectations. Ethan presents with a strong and knowledgeable professional demeanor and is straightforward with the pricing and work process. I got a mini spilt AC installed in my garage. Price was fair and the quotation gave detailed pricing on everything needing to be completed. Ethan and his team was on-time to our scheduled appointments which as you all may know, is a rare thing due to a lot of flakes in the valley. He kept me updated with the whole work project and ensured it was done right both during the installation and after. This is a true gem in the valley and I will definitely be seeking out regularly services through this company. Thank you Ethan and Thomson AC! read more

Contracted with Thomson AC to installed HVAC I purchased from wholesalers. The backside and right side of the air ducts was not sealed. A good amount of air was escaping on two sides.Power cord to system was not installed to NEC codes. Condenser and pad was not bolted down. LED error light had rapid blink was not corrected after installation. Garage,side yard and driveway had screws, and trash strewn all over. read more

Needed to replace my old AC unit from the 80's, which was ready to give up the ghost. Solicited quotes through Yelp and got quotes from several vendors, among them Thomson. I was favorably impressed by Ethan's professional demeanor, straightforwardness and attention to detail. Incidentally his estimate proved to be the most interesting. The job was completed on schedule within the allotted time. His assistants Joe and Francis were very efficient and did an excellent job. The new unit is whisper-quiet and keeps my home as comfy as a 5* hotel. I highly recommend Thomson for your AC needs. You won't be disappointed. read more

Fabulous, fast and friendly. These guys know exactly what they are doing! The estimate was very reasonable and job dine with no trash, scraps or clutter left behind. read more

Haven't had a working A/C for years and got referred about this company. Must say very satisfied and did an excellent work. Frank, Hector, and Jeremy came in today, prepared and ready to work. Even with the searing heat up the attic, they went through our air conditioning systems and wirings. Took a good amount of time and you can tell they're committed to great quality and service. After the whole fix, we finally have a working, clean, and smooth air conditioning system and very satisfied. Very thankful for Frank, Hector, and Jeremy for our working a/c systems. read more

Cal West Air Conditioning & Heating - Don't have much photos during the fix but here's a photo of the newly installed AC system. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me

Quick response and got right out to check on my AC. These guys were professional and quickly diagnosed the issue. Explained what they found and possible culprits as to what was happening and got it fixed right away. Would highly recommend them! read more

I didn't have a major problem but I called to get a tune-up to prevent any issues. I'm happy I did, with this high humidity my drainage pipe was clogged. They promptly explained to me what was happening and fixed the problem. Prices are reasonable and I'm happy I called Ethan and Francis. He lives in Indio which is a plus for me. Don't hesitate to call them for your A/C needs, you won't be disappointed. read more

I was visiting my parents in RM and noticed their swamp cooler was leaking. Thompson AC has been our favorite HVAC vendor for years in OC. They now have an office in Indio. Ethan and Francis were available the next morning. Came and serviced both cooling units. Great guys. Reasonably priced. They are a treasure in the desert. Thank you Thomson AC!! read more

I found Thomson on Yelp, asked for a quote and received a response within a half hour and arranged an appointment for the next day. My problem was that the compressor was not coming on when the A/C was turned on. Ethan diagnosed the problem, a cut wire (probably by a gardener), within a few minutes and had it up and running with new wiring and shielding quickly. Ethan and his partner Frank were professional in every way. I highly recommend them. read more

Thomson AC was one of several responses to a request for quote I sent out. The problem was with a roof-mounted A/C unit and one company had already failed to provide acceptable service. I selected Thomson AC because of the reviews and more importantly, because they took the time ask questions and explain how they would perform various tests. They did not disappoint. They were able to make make a far better assessment than the prior vendor. The problem with the unit is intermittent and just like when you take your car in for service and it doesn't make that noise ... my A/C unit won't make that odd rumble when they are here. They even came back a 2nd time to see if they could catch it in the act. These folks are knowledgeable, honest, and reasonably-priced. In an industry ripe with companies known for up-selling for sometimes questionable replacement of parts ... this company stands apart. I recommend this company and won't hesitate to call them again. read more

Thomson AC was super friendly and professional. They were able to find the problem and fix it quickly. Very reasonably priced. Definitely will use them again ! read more

Ethan is very professional and knowledgeable. He makes the service process transparent and provides great advice. I have used his services on two of my properties, and every time he goes above and beyond to ensure the quality of his work. I will certainly use his services in the future! read more