I brought in my 2004 Acura TSX to get the AC looked at. I accidentally came on a day where Shawn doesn't take customers but he still helped me out. He mentioned it's only him working in the shop most of the week so I was very grateful he could help me out that day. Overall the diagnostics and repair took about 3 hours, he explained all the possible things that could be causing my AC to not blow cold. He had hundreds of photos and videos of past cars he has worked on and diagrams as well. After explaining everything he went into the diagnostics and showed me step by step what he was doing. He found that the issue was one of the pressure valves was leaking and that the core needed to be switched out. He switched both out and also flushed/recharged the system and I was good to go. When I brought my car in the vents were blowing at around 80 degrees and by the time he was done they were down to 40 degrees which he said was good enough especially for an old car and I'm happy with that. The price was very reasonable as well, if I had taken my car anywhere else I'd probably be paying $1000 at least. This man has 50 years of experience, don't hesitate to go see him if you have any issues with your AC! read more

FCE Auto & Air Conditioning Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

Came in because my AC had a really funky moldy smell and Shawn was able to diagnose the issue right away. He found a clog in the drain tube that was preventing the water from leaking properly underneath the car. After fixing it, the smell is completely gone and my AC finally smells fresh again. Shawn is honest, fair, and very direct which I really appreciated. He doesn't beat around the bush or try to upsell you on unnecessary things. I also loved that he kept me updated before proceeding with any work so there were no surprises. It's hard finding mechanics you can actually trust, and I'd definitely come back. read more

FCE Auto & Air Conditioning Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

Went in with hopes they could fix my AC blowing hot air during these hot humid days. Spent about 2.5 hours in the shop where Shawn and his team showed me step by step on the repairs needed for my truck. Honest and reliable especially for the AC services needed you could easily get scammed not knowing what's going on in there. Apparently those recharge cans sold at auto stores could actually screw your vehicle quickly. Just take it to him bc after paying his labor my AC slowly started getting colder as the days went by. Thanks Shawn ! No BS here and I'm always looking to avoid BS lol read more

I came hear because my a/c in my car stopped working. The owner stated that he would recharge the refrigerant to see if he could get it to work... he said if he got it to work, I would pay him and if it did not work after recharging the refrigerant, it would be free. Well guess what, it did not work so that meant the service was free. What happened next? I was told it was my compressor. The price jumped exponentially. However, I was also told a new compressor may fix the a/c or it may not... then I was told I might need a new fan too. The costs just kept climbing. I initially agreed to getting the compressor but when I got home I decided against it because the technician did not give me a definitive diagnosis of what was wrong with my a/c. He kept telling me I can come back if my a/c stopped working again. He also did not give me anything in writing. I decided to pay Pep Boys for a full a/c system evaluation to get something in writing. For $9.99 I got a complete written a/c evaluation. No guessing or maybes like FCE Auto wanted to do. Shawn, the owner is very welcoming. He knows how to repair a/c systems. I just wish he could have given me a more definitive diagnosis of what was wrong with my a/c. read more

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Very impressive, Shawn knows AC systems and enjoy explaining everything to the client. It feels like they do not need the work but they enjoy it. A very humble person and more than fair. He diagnosed my car and spent over 2 hours working on it to find out that the issue is very costly. HE advised me to sell the car or trade it in rather than spending few thousands. What really impressed me is that he didn't charge me because his philosophy if there is no repair no fee. Not even diagnosis fee. The previous shop charged me $1100 to change a compressor. Had I went to Shawn first most likely I would have saved. FCE is my go place from now on read more

Shawn is honest, skilled, and genuinely cares about his customers. Norm Reeves charged me $160 for a diagnostic and quoted over $4,200 to fix an AC leak on my 2018 CR‑V. Shawn inspected it, explained everything clearly, and repaired it for just a few hundred dollars. He's busy, so definitely call ahead -- totally worth it for the quality and integrity of his work. read more

Service I requested for my AC and they were able to do my oil change as well. Service was great they went in detail explaining what they were going to do and what to expect. Pricing was straightforward willing to work with us and valued their customers. Found them on yelp and I am glad I came here my AC blows like a new car read more

Shawn Chu is very honest and comprehensive in his evaluation and service of your air conditioning for your vehicle. He also takes the time to educate you on what the problem is. He inspected my GMC Acadia system and refilled the freon and was able to restore my AC to about 70% of maximal capacity. The AC air temperature dropped from 70 degrees to 55 degrees which is cold enough for most days. He said he could restore to 100% capacity but that would involve more expensive repairs such as replacing the condenser but he advised against this for now. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend. read more

highly recommend FCE Auto & Air Conditioning Service. They provided excellent service, were professional, honest, and very helpful throughout the process. The quality of their work was great, and the pricing was fair. I really appreciate their attention to detail and how they took care of everything efficiently. Great customer service and a trustworthy shop! read more

Brought my old 1984 MBZ 380SL for a retrofit of the old AC to modern standards. I doubt there's anyone in SoCal more knowledgeable and experienced about the process than owner Shawn, who took me in his office for 20 minutes to make sure I fully understood the process with detailed pics of his previous work on similar models. Just outstanding service with genuine concern that the client be both informed and satisfied. I am completely impressed and glad that I found this shop. read more

I drove by there earlier this morning but they're closed. There's no sign indicating that they were going to be closed today either. Their Google page and Yelp state that they're open though. I'm bummed as I will need to go elsewhere. read more

My car AC blows warm air and take for awhile to have cool air. After read numbers of reviews I decided stop by without appointment, Mr Chu takes in right away. He takes time to explain and to show me the problems, and answer all the questions. This is the place with Reasonable price and good service. read more

I often come here to get my air conditioning fixed on my cars that Neem them. These guys do a tremendous job. Robert services my car and had it working in a hour. AC leaks can be really pricey depending on the type and model of your cars or trucks. So I was happy, and I am all geared up for summer. read more

The owner/ manager very pushy didn't want our business asked him if could check out ac system from our vehicle and was pushing for us to do it ourselves.... Very poor customer service. read more

The best car mechanic shop I've ever been to in my life. Shawn and Phuong fixed my car's AC while explaining every step and letting me watch what they were doing behind the hood. I was in and out of the shop in 4 hours when I'm sure other shops would have had me pick up my car days later. Exceptionally kind, quick, and affordable service. Will definitely be going back if I ever need any other servicing! read more

Outstanding A/C service! The technicians, Shawn and Duong, were very professional, knowledgeable, and quickly diagnosed the issue. Everything was explained clearly with Shawn practically teaching me on why a car AC is not working. The repair was done efficiently and the cost was equitable. My A/C is working perfectly now. Ice Cold!!! I highly recommend this FCE Auto & Air Conditioning Service. There is a reason why his company has been around for 50 years... they are honest and any repairs are completed to the customer's satisfaction. read more

Best auto ac place in un California! Shawn is the most fair snd knowledgeable owner .he spends time showing you the details of your problems and the process to fix your problems very fair with prices i love this place read more

I went to FCE to get my get my ac fixed in my 2019 Kia Soul , Shawn took care of me , using only oem parts , explained every step, he replaced the failed compressor and it was a much more fair price with the same 2 yr warranty another shop quoted me. I highly recommend Shawn and FCE Auto! read more

My A/C went out in my 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner and I took it to Firestone and they qouted me $2100 for a new condenser, A/C pump, hoses and labor. That is like half of what the truck is worth. I looked on Yelp and saw that FCE Auto & Air had good reviews so I took it there for a second opinion. The manager Shawn Chu and his team were awesome!!! Within an hour they diagnosed a leak in the system, fixed it, and recharged the refrigerant for $300. A/C is blowing ice cold now. Firestone is a rip off!!! Go to FCE Air & Auto!!! read more

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Called in the day before about the broken A/C in my car. Sean told me to come in the next morning at 9AM. He proceeded to give me a full diagnostic in front of me to figure out what was wrong with the A/C. He gave me his assessment and didn't even charge me. I asked to pay multiple times but he refused to take my money. All in all 10/10 experience would highly recommend. read more

A 2x4 hit my front grill and put a big dent in my a/c condenser. I called and spoke to Shawn by phone and he said I probably did not need to replace my a/c condenser since most a/c condensers can take a hit and still work. Shawn talked me through what to look for in case it leaked and my a/c worked fine. He even offered to look at my condenser for free just to make sure. It is very seldom you come across an honest mechanic that will take the time to offer free advice. I will definitely take my business here for all my a/c concerns. read more

"Excellent service! I brought my car Kia Niro in because the AC was blowing warm air, and they had it fixed and freezing cold again in no time. Shawn is honest, fair pricing, and very professional. Highly recommend for any AC issues!" Miko read more

So needed my AC serviced on my 03 Silverado. Came across Shawn's reviews after contacting a few other places. Shawn is straight to the point and you won't be given the runaround. Had AC serviced and unfortunately it didn't hold charge for more than 5 days. Shawn insisted I drop it off and leave it for home to diagnose further. Found the valves were leaking and so he replaced for an affordable price. Got truck back and after about 10-12 days it was losing charge again, so I contacted Shawn and again he said drop it off and he'll go through it again. After a couple days of testing found the condenser had small leak. Shawn pressurized the rest of the system and it held charge so that was good. So replaced condenser with lifetime warranty on the condenser. Respectfully with the time spent probably would have been double the cost.. I totally recommend Shawn for your AC needs. read more

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Went in to get my air conditioning fixed. Had a great experience. Shaun was very professional and took the time to explain everything that needed to be done as he did it. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends. read more

Last year during one of several southern California heat waves, my air conditioner decided to call it quits. Not permanently, mind you, it will blow cold air for about 20 minutes and then decide the vents are plenty cold in 85+F weather and blow like a humid hair dryer. It was so bad, that my phone shut off because of overheating and I lost music and navigation. I read online that the compressor clutch relay could fail in Honda vehicles of my vintage, so I tried the cheapest attempt at a solution by swapping out the relay. Nope, no dice. Cold air for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a blast reminiscent of Dubai in October (100F and humid). I didn't want to take this to the dealer, because there are no recalls and I just know they'll say it's the compressor which will cost over a thousand bucks plus hours of not having my car available. Well I know the compressor works when the HVAC system decides everything's working, because I'm getting cold air, temporarily. So I looked up mechanics in my area specializing in air conditioning, and I found this place tucked next to the city of Orange traffic circle (which is really a roundabout now, but whatever). I called Shawn, he said he could squeeze me in to see if the AC is even functioning. At first he thought, "compressor" and my heart sank. He then quickly said, "Well, let's try evacuating, cleaning, then recharging the registrant, you never know, and the machine will give us clues as to what's going on." So we hooked up the system, and the pressure was way higher than it should be, not a good sign. He ran the evac cycle and recovered about 0.43 pounds of refrigerant when there should be closer to 1 pound. "That's a slow leak," he said. He then ran a cleaning and recharge, pulling the recommended amount into the lines. The pressure was holding, but still a little high at 45 psi (? I actually don't remember the actual pressure units), when the correct pressure should be more like 35. We fired up the car and the AC, and it started blowing cold air. He recommended that I run water through the grille every now and again, so the hot side would have better airflow and cooling. The compressor shut off again on the way home. So why 5 stars? I thought at first the issue wasn't solved, so I figured I'll make do with the iffy AC until a couple weeks later when I have time to deal with it. But during my commute today in 90 degree weather, the AC held for longer and kicked back in more quickly without giving up after the compressor turned off. So what might have happened last year and every heat wave: the system shut off the compressor because it was detecting overpressure and the refrigerant was out of spec. But this time the compressor turned back on after a couple of minutes of cool-but-not-cold air, the pressure was lower and there was more refrigerant in the lines. If this is anything like the tire pressure monitors, I would need to drive the car for quite a bit until the system understands that there is the right amount of refrigerant in the system. So it's not ideal, but it's a lot better than before, and it might even improve as the fresh refrigerant circulates, so that's a win. Thanks Shawn! read more

Giving an update for a fix that is still going strong 2 years later! I went to Shawn two summers ago and l haven't had any issues with my ac since then! I am always unsure of mechanics, but Shawn proved to honest and straightforward! Highly recommend his work and shop:) read more

My experience working with Shawn to replace the AC in my BMW X5 was outstanding from start to finish. He was honest, detailed, and professional. I was able to schedule an inspection and test the next morning, and Shawn walked me through the entire process--identifying the issues, eliminating possible causes, and ensuring the problem was accurately diagnosed before replacing the compressor. His cost for replacing the compressor was about half of the BMW service estimate, using a new part from the same manufacturer. During the repair, he kept me updated with messages and photos of the progress. He also ran diagnostic tests on the vehicle to make sure there were no remaining issues and pointed out items that may need attention in the future. My AC is running great! I'm very grateful for the care, professionalism, and results. I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone. read more

The owner (Shawn) is very knowledgeable and honest. He diagnosed the issues and explained everything very thoroughly. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back. read more

I have a 2007 BMW 530i with an AC issue of blowing cold air for a few minutes and then gone, and sometimes blowing warm air. I gave FCE Auto a call based on their very good reviews and was able to talk to Shawn. He asked me to bring my car to his shop and diagnosed the problem. He even spent time explaining to me how car AC system works and show some pictures to support his diagnosis. It came out that I have a bad compressor. Given the fact that the costs of the compressor plus labor would exceed the current value of my car, I opt not to do anymore further testing, so as not to incur a diagnosis charge, which he agreed. His honesty and willingness to help a customer has compel me to write this review and highly recommend this shop for future car needs. read more

Please don't take your car anywhere without talking to Sean at FCE. I took my car to two different places and spent hundreds without it being fixed and Sean fixed it in a fraction of the price read more

My truck wasn't blowing any cold air and these guys had it cold in less than an hour. Very nice people too! Ill for sure be back for more services when I need it. read more

I was having issues with the AC in my Hyundai Elantra GT so I scheduled an appointment with FCE based off the great Yelp reviews. Shawn was great! He explaind everything to me. He thoroughly tested my AC system and he didn't just try to sell me a new compressor. He confirmed that my compressor was working properly and identified the issue with my system. He is a straight up honest man (a rarity in automotive repair). Long story short, my AC is now working properly again and the price I paid was affordable for the excellent service I experienced with Shawn. I will definitely be back for service in the future. read more

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I called to make an appointment for the AC in my car. My husband took it in the next day at 8:30AM. They began right away with the diagnostic. By 11AM the AC was blowing cold air. Very kind, reasonable, and quick service. Thank you for helping our family!! read more

Wow. Talk about amazing customer service, clear communication, and just an overall good guy. Went to Shawn for some HVAC concerns with my BMW 530e that was blowing warm air. Like an idiot, I tried to DIY with some refrigerant sold at O'Reilly's, which did not work. Shawn was professional, asked what steps I took, and informed me that if I had used the wrong refrigerant or used one that has anti-leak formula, my HVAC system would be toast. He checked the system (luckily I was OK and used the right formula), confirmed it was clean, evacuated the system again so it was empty, then refilled with clean refrigerant to see if that would fix the car. Cleared the error codes and told me to drive around for a few days to see if that would fix it. If so, great. If not (and his guy said it would not), he told me to come back and schedule a deeper dive into the system. Summary--the refrigerant wasn't the issue so much as the AC Compressor died (I had just surpassed the 100k mile marker). He swapped in a new one and it was blowing cold air again. Shawn was very organized (in telling me when to drop off the car and his estimate on when he thought it would be done) which was nice as it allowed me to go about my day after dropping it off and expecting it to be done. Good dude. Does all auto report (not just HVAC) so I'll be going to him for all my auto repair needs. Nice to know there are some honest repair shops still around! -J read more

Did a great job. Didn't rush things. Thoroughly explained things. Seems honest. Would come back

Very professional. Very courteous. Very honest. As a business owner myself, I am hard on other small businesses and FCE was perfect. I can't ask for anymore. read more

Nice guy but wanted 2k PLUS to tear apart my dash to find out why my ac wasn't blowing cold lol . Bro, seriously?!? read more

I took my car at the beginning of the summer to get the AC fixed. It is working beautifully! They thoroughly explained the issue (without being condescending). I appreciate that he explained things so that I felt confident in my understanding of what was needed and why. The cost was very reasonable and the work done seems to be prime. I'm only coming here when my car needs something. Highly recommend this place! read more

My car AC doesn't work, and I checked at other places telling me I have to replace to whole compressor with thousand bucks of cost. Shawn is super helpful and knowledge, he was able to repair the compressor for me at a very reasonable rate. read more

FCE Auto & Air Conditioning Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

I can't highly recommend Shawn enough for his great service! A couple of days ago, my car started shaking and the warning lights went on. I knew I had dropped by his shop in the past and he dropped everything to attend to me. So I drove a couple blocks and he happened to be there at 6 PM. He attended to me right away and said I needed a new coil and spark plug. He stressed to me that I only have to have one but most shops want to replace all of them which would've been horribly expensive. The next day he said it was ready and he mentioned in passing he had stayed in the shop till one in the morning working. Shawn does his best to explain exactly what's going on with your car by playing YouTube videos and educating you on the problem and the solution. This is extremely helpful and most mechanics are really vague when it comes to telling you what's going on with your car. He has high integrity and an extremely high work ethic. He goes over and above and everything he does and he charges you fairly for the work. I highly recommend him, and he is my new mechanic !!! read more