One of my air-conditioning units stopped working, so I called a repairman I had used in the past…read more After seeming a bit unsure of the problem, he said the unit needed a new capacitor--but that did not solve it. I decided to try Kenneth's based on the excellent reviews, and I'm very glad I did. Kenneth came out, went straight to the condenser outside without needing to enter the attic, and identified the problem within about 30 seconds. He repaired it quickly and efficiently. He was so competent that I had him return a couple of weeks later to service my other units. Kenneth is extraordinarily efficient, personable, and clear in explaining both the issue and the repair. I also appreciated being able to get an appointment within a reasonable timeframe in the middle of a heat wave. Highly recommended.

Logan was professional and courteous when he installed a new quieter pump for my mini split.read more

Had Daniel out today to check out our wall heater that we thought may be leaking has. Right on time…read moreand had a thorough and wonderful experience. Highly recommend and will definitely use them in the future! Top notch company and service Thanks Daniel

Used them before, so tried them again...., when I really needed my AC looked at they flaked. Told…read moreme they would come out, but Never showed for appt nor called. I had to call them because it was almost 5pm and I had an appointment at 5pm. When I called they said well "we tried to fit you in"... (they claim they were prepared to honor the window, but it was nearly 5pm and they were not on the way and said they tried...). Tried to get them out the next day, but they were booked again. And never called me back to get rescheduled! Not cool! No pun intended!

I just purchased a home recently and the fan in my condenser unit stopped moving. I contacted Jason…read morehoping to schedule a service appointment, and he asked me to first find out the age and the original installer of the unit from the previous owner first because it might still be under warranty. Turned out he was right! I was able to locate the company that installed my unit and they came out to fix the issue for me. Even though I did not use Jason's service, I am extremely thankful that he was so honest because I just saved hundreds of dollars. It speaks volumes about his integrity. Thank you again, Jason.

** YOU HAVE TO SHAME THEM INTO PULLING A PERMIT THEY SHOULD HAVE PULLED BECAUSE IT'S THE LAW!**…read moreI called Yesenia at the City of Santa Maria and she said the permit was just pulled today. AFTER the install was completed and after my Yelp review. What a shady business. CENTRAL COAST HEATING & AIR DOESN'T PULL PERMITS! THAT PUTS HOMEOWNERS AT RISK! I'm extremely disappointed with Central Coast Heating & Air and feel obligated to warn other homeowners. After some red flags, I contacted the local Building Division directly and confirmed that this company did NOT pull the required permits for the work they performed. That's not a minor oversight; proper permitting is a California requirement for HVAC replacements and major installations, and it protects the homeowner, ensures inspections, and keeps insurance valid. It's in the mechanical code! Instead of being upfront or professional, they pushed ahead without following basic legal procedures. There are plenty of reputable HVAC companies on the Central Coast who actually follow code, take responsibility for their work, and don't cut corners. Unfortunately, Central Coast Heating & Air is not one of them. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you want your job done legally, safely, and with integrity. UNLESS THEY SUDDENLY START PULLING PERMITS! PROTECT YOURSELVES! ******** What I didn't hear in your reply is that you pulled the required HVAC permit with the City of Santa Maria or any of the counties that you operate in. The building divisions and CSLB are on to your tactics. I am happy to remove my review if you can provide the permit # and applied and issue date that are verifiable with Building Department. Thanks in advance.*******

Ok update. This summer 2025, I made another appointment at my Boyfriends home in Paso because our…read more2 heating/AC systems were about 25 years old and needed replacement. I used them because they are in the COSTCO program so you get a huge gift card after install and city permit signs off. We are Costco executive members With the Costco program you get the top of line Lennox equipment and since we have 2 complete systems at the house this is what replaced. 2 new systems. They also upgraded the ductwork to make it run properly. We added a garage attic fan as well. We also upgraded to the WiFi thermostats you can control with the Residio app on your phone and we love them. Once it's finished an outside company comes to test system and report on airflow. The city inspector needs to see this report. When he comes so show him. Don't use the call center number. Use the local phone number I'm providing in attached photo. Paso heating was bought out by Wightens and I do not recommend that company so don't get moved over if they say they are busy. Stick with this one, it's totally worth the wait. We love our new systems and the staff at every step were great !! Highly recommend PRH&A

Their tech did not know what he was talking about. Never provided a repair estimate. Cannot speak…read moreto an actual staff member as all calls are routed through an obnoxious call center.

Highly recommend Straight Line Heading& Cooling. Our AC system died recently. While other companies…read morewere weeks or months out, Justin with Straight Line made it out within two days. Once it was determined that our AC would need to be replaced, and we decided to replace the furnace and ducts as well, Straight Line was very easy to work with during the bid and install process. Quality of work was exceptional. Both the HERS tester and the Country Inspector complimented the quality and cleanliness of the install. Overall we couldn't have been happier with Syd, Justin, David and the Straight Line team.

Very responsive! Installed a complete new a/c and furnace system. Good follow through even with…read morecity inspection.

I called for an employee reference and was refused by their AI text attendant (which seemed like a…read morehuman). Apparently, this is their policy. They refused to answer duration, salary, eligibility for rehire. I don't trust a company that's not going to serve it's current or former employee employees. 4/1/26: I am updating my "2* review score as I know how damaging a bad review can be; I still stand by my review: I was never phoned back by Matt to give me a simple review of an employee which I now did not hire bc I needed a reference, so, that is a sad story for the employee. A simple 2 minute courtesy phone call. Sad world we live in.

Reed's was great to work with. They were vert helpful, answered all our questions and shared their…read moreideas. The office staff kept us informed of timing and other important information. The price was good and the work was excellent, everyone was friendly and helpful. I will use them again when needed.

Martin responded quickly to my inquiry and arrived at my house the very next day. He diagnosed the…read moreissue immediately (a busted AC compressor capacitor) and completed the repair fast. Throughout the process, he walked me through everything he was doing, which helped me learn a lot about my system. He is definitely at the top of my list for future HVAC work.

I haven't had a working AC for years. This July I couldn't take it any more. I called and Martin…read morecame out quicker than I thought. I have an older system that I thought was done. I was given a few options after a few tests. I decided to get my current system repaired. A recharge and a new capacitor had my Ac up and running. Its been a week and I don't know how I've gone so long without AC. Super happy with his work and recommend Above the Grade to anyone who has been having issues with their AC.

I came up to my second home by the lake and my AC wasn't working and the inside was 85 degrees. I…read moregave Arnold the owner a call and he set me up for a early morning appointment. No other AC business would do that. Always some excuse that it will be a few days before they can come up as you sweat and suffer, lol; I can always count on Arnold Gann to take care of his customers. He is a small business and growing it but he still cares about his customer. The price is always fair and the work is excellent!

Gann is amazing! Arny is an extremely honest and hard working owner and every time I have asked for…read morehelp with our AC he has gone above and beyond! This company is my families go to for any issues we have had with our Air conditioning or heating. I'd give 10 stars and a diamond if I could.

Matt was so helpful! We were in a bad pinch as new homeowners and he came after hours to help us…read moreout. He spent time troubleshooting the issue and helped us understand what was going on. He made us feel comfortable and at peace. We will definitely refer him to anyone having AC issues or in need of some maintenance.

Best HVAC in north county. He will show up quickly, fair price and excellent work. I'm grateful I…read morefound him!!!!!

I had Paul replace the rooftop HVAC unit about seven years ago. Recently had an electrical short in…read morethe circuit board. Paul found the replacement part and got things up and running just prior to a heat wave! That's exactly why I deal with small, local companies! They respond and get things done!

I like the fact that that this is a small business and the owner himself installed the new air…read moreconditioner. It was very hot and he had other contract work but made the time to get to me as soon as possible. Awesome.