My elderly parent's AC went out on a hot weekend. Hilo came out on very short notice and fixed the problem really fast. They are the best!

After our HVAC system completely stopped working during a heat wave, Hilo Aire came to the rescue. They were incredibly responsive, had a technician out in less than 24 hours, and quickly diagnosed the problem. What impressed me most was their honesty. We were preparing ourselves for the possibility of a full system replacement, but instead of recommending the most expensive option, they replaced a few key parts and got our system running like new. That kind of integrity is hard to find. Their team went above and beyond every step of the way, and we couldn't be more grateful--especially with pets, kids, and extended family at home and temperatures climbing. If you're looking for an HVAC company that's responsive, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely focused on solving the problem, Hilo Aire is the best in the Santa Clarita Valley. Highly recommend! Would give them extra stars on this review if possible!!! No brainer! read more

These guys are the best in the business! Thank you to Chris and the team. AC went out in the middle of summer, it was over 100 degrees daily. Chris showed up that day and helped us out. They lent us a mini unit and got us on the schedule for a new AC installation in just a few days. 100% recommend! read more

We just had Chris with Hilo Aire install our new 5 ton Lennox system. He spent the time to educate me on the importance of hiring the right company and the best system for our house. His team finished the job in about 6 hours and we passed the City's inspection without any problems. read more

Hilo Aire - Our new system - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Over price quote alot of add on. Advised to me move the location for pump which added to the cost.

I had my very old ac stop blowing cold air in the middle of a heat wave. Chris quickly responded to my messages, and was able to come out on short notice. He identified a couple of electrical issues and was able to do the repair. I'm glad I found this company and would definitely use them again. read more

I highly highly recommend this business for your Air or Heating problems. I called a few businesses on a Saturday for emergency service for a 98 year old woman's air not working properly. Brett, the owner of Hilo Aire was the only one who returned my call and came out to the house within a few hours. The unit was old and needed to be replaced. His crew did a fantastic job and left the areas they had been cleaner than it was. read more

We used Hilo Aire for issues we were having with our heater and though they couldn't be resolved on the first visit, we were told how to look for the error codes. Once we had them and gave them a call to come back, they quickly resolved the issues with the right part. We are so grateful we didn't have to replace the entire unit as other companies would have tried to get us to do. We will continue to use Hilo Aire for all of our ac/ heating issues due to their honesty, reliability and great customer service read more

A reasonable labor charge to replace a $15 capacitor in the AC condenser. Arrived same day in the middle of summer. Very friendly service.

My AC has been fixed by Hilo Aire. I highly recommend this service. My experience with Hilo Aire was above and beyond expectations. Chris came out and immediately diagnosed the problem and took the time to explain what had happened. He was thorough, professional and friendly, and answered all my questions. I wouldn't hesitate to call them with any future issues. read more

Our experience with Hilo Aire was excellent. We spoke with a number of HVAC and Heating companies and Chris stood out in terms of professionalism, knowledge, and passion for the work. He reviewed with us a number of options and we appreciated his guidance in choosing the best system for our home and needs. He and his crew were prompt, hard-working, and informative during the entire process. We're enjoying our new HVAC unit. Thanks, Hilo Aire! read more

1st time using this company. Excellent experience from start to finish. I will defiantly use them again.

GREAT customer service. I highly recommend this business. Chris and Scott are great. I used to use Rowland Air. Don't make that mistake, because they are under new ownership and they will try and sell you stuff that you do not need. GO HILO AIRE, I highly recommend them because they are honest and caring. A+ Business. read more

As you can see in the ring video, I am wearing a beanie - no hair- have had medical problems treatments and procedures. My mom schedule the guys to come out and you can hear the ac unit running in the background. My mom knew I didn't want to see anyone as I was very sick earlier this particular morning. She said I didn't have to they, don't need anything -just taking a look at the unit... which was running the fan. The ring shows the interaction between the hilo owner and myself. I didnt realize they were here yet (no knock) & was was sick all morning. Again, this is my first interaction with them this day. Hilo had told my mom, "we don't even meed the unit running (fan WAS on) but it would be nice." So check the RING then the subsequent text message sent to my mom. The word salad they spewed after I addressed the text directly with them was wild.. Worst part is these guys claim to be Christians. The text was not positive. The text was not neutral. The text clearly intended to have me be perceived as a flake and doing something wrong. How does the ring video correlate with the text they sent? Not even the acknowledgment of being vile, of course no apology. All I have for them is the bird. new unit is brand new so it's fine. Character of the business owner and employee - vile. Watch the ring. Read the text. Nothing more to say. read more

Hilo Aire - Looks like a deliberate attempt to sow discord and division between an elderly mom & daughter battling serious health issues. - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Cherries and his team were AMAZING! He came in and gave us an extremely fair quote for 2 different options, he even played with my puppy. They are licensed and insured and pull permits for their work which protects the company and the home owner! We signed the contract and got financing with a 10 year pay back option, no early repayment penalty. He explained everything in great detail, it took 1 day of work for what we decided on. His team laid down protective blankets all throughout my home to protect my floor and area rugs, his team played with my puppy multiple times throughout the day. Our. A/C is ready for these hot asf Santa Clarita summers. I highly recommend this company read more

Hilo Aire - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

My thermostat stopped working, and I needed a service call on a Sunday. Chris offered to troubleshoot with me, but the thermostat was simply too old to function properly. He quickly diagnosed the issue, replaced the thermostat, and walked me through how to use it--all at a reasonable price. Scheduling an after-hours service, especially on a Sunday, can be stressful, but this experience was smooth. I've found my go-to HVAC company. read more

Hilo Aire - T705 Pro - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

I called to schedule an estimate to have my 30 year old AC and Furnace replaced. Chris was able to squeeze me in his schedule that same day. Chris was communicative throughout the day prior to his arrival. When he arrived he put booties over his work boots prior to entering my house. Chris was extremely thorough in explaining how an HVAC system works. After doing an inspection of our home he went over what he recommended as the minimum replacement, mediocre, and extras if we were interested in them. His advice, knowledge, and the personal experience he offered was above and beyond what we were expecting and have experienced in the past. I have yet to make a decision, but I would highly recommend Hilo Aire for all of your HVAC needs. read more

Had Hilo Aire come out for routine maintenance on my rental property, having had a great experience with them at my home. Their communication is excellent, and service is phenomenal! They're incredibly prompt, incredibly courteous, and incredibly fair. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Actually, not the cheapest, but without question the best. We interviewed three air companies, including the one that installed our central air four years ago. (Not Hilo.). We far preferred their discussions with us and how respectful they were - yes, we have a functional whole house system but with my mom now living in the bottom floor and us in the upstairs bedrooms (my office is one), my mom would freeze if we ran the big conditioner so I'm comfortable at work. Hilo to the rescue! I wanted a mini-split for the three bedrooms and I do my own research first - they strongly recommended my choice (Mitsubishi) - again, not the cheapest but the best - and they explained the ins and outs of the whole thing. I now snore at 70 degrees while mom enjoys the warmth and keeps her windows open. My office is noticeably cooler than the rest of the house during the day. OMG it isfantastic. BOOP and the room takes just a minute to be bearable. The installation was quick (two days, no move out, they swept after they worked, wore booties in the house, extremely respectful) and we were still able to use our central air while they were working. They were super patient with our puppy and my mom. Best part is, they're quite firm about how they "own" their work - if there's a screw up, they want to be the ones to fix it. They're hesitant to fix a homeowner-installed job because then, "we're responsible". Yup. I totally agree. Mini-splits are not for the amateurs, everything I read said that. They showed up when they said they would, delivered everything as promised, showed us how to work the system... yeah, this sounds obvious but it's not. They gave us options on where and how to install to make it as unobtrusive as possible (I have a ceiling unit in my office, and wall units in the other two rooms). The units are smaller than those I've seen previously. My only regret is we didn't do this years ago... read more

We had our 43 year old HVAC replaced by Hilo Aire this last April 2025. After quite a bit of research on brands and contractors we chose Hilo Aire after having worked with Chris on maintenance calls for our old unit. In the end it was the knowledge, integrity, and trustworthiness of Chris and others at Hilo Aire that determined our choice. They followed through with everything they said including replacing wood on the roof that was needed at a reasonable price. They also pulled the city permit and coordinated Title 24 HERS Testing for air/duct sealing and refrigerant charge. The installation passed inspection. I wouldn't hesitate to call Hilo Aire for any future HVAC issues or maintenance. read more

I had to have my entire AC unit replaced after 38 years. Brett and Scott w/Hilo Aire explained everything that needed to be done. Both were so nice and thorough I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again. read more

I highly recommend Hilo Aire. Scott and Chris were knowledgeable and professional. The customer service was excellent as well. I will definitely call them next time I need an HVAC professional. read more

Hilo Aire to the rescue! What an operation: prompt, honest, knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy. Chris helped us diagnose the true issue with our brand new HVAC system installed by an inferior company who was lying to us about the real issue - or else was just that ignorant and incompetent. Chris even came back shortly after the initial visit to fix another issue from the previous vendor - at no additional cost! Regardless, we're now Hilo Aire devoted customers for ongoing maintenance and any issues in the future. Don't waste any more time reading reviews, just call... read more

My furnace stopped working the day after Christmas. I heard many good things about Hilo Aire so I decided to give them a call. Brett came out on time and was very courteous. He put his shoe covers on coming into the house and finished the work on time. He spent his time explaining everything and answered all my questions. I would definitely contact Hilo for my next repair. read more

Excellent service. Called this morning and Chris showed up a few hours later and got our furnace going again. He is honest, respectful and was so much helpful. We highly recommend the services for hilo aire. read more

I waited 5 months to write a review. I wanted to make sure no problems arose or if there was.... I wanted to know how well they would handle it. I had Hilo install a whole new variable ac/heating unit at my house with all new ducts. House was built in 1976. Since install I've had no problems. Chris and Brett and crew were top notch. I was in the planning and building industry for 3 decades. These guys don't cut corners, make everyone's jobs easier and give it to you straight. Highly trustworthy and clean. The crew hustled but was meticulous and careful at the same time. I'd recommend to my family and friends. read more

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Chris and everyone from Hilo Aire for installing my HVAC system. My old HVAC system did not have sufficient airflow and the structure of the home limits the choices of expanding the duct system. I knew it was a challenging project from the beginning. I called Hilo Aire and Chris answered my call and came the next day. He spent several long hours with me, checking everything in the existing system, explaining the pros and cons of every possible solution in a very clear and convincing way. His communication is excellent. He doesn't sound like a salesperson who just wants to get the contract. When talking to him, I wished he was the person who would do the work himself. His estimate was very competitive and even though I had several other strong bids, no other contractors had done as thorough of a job as Chris did and I trusted that Chris had a very good understanding of our situation and would be able to complete the project as he promised. At one point, I thought I would just leave Chris a text message late at night for him to see the next day and didn't expect any response that night. But he texted me back and answered my question after midnight. He didn't have to do that at all, but his responsiveness was impressive and it shows excellent customer focus. Chris was very busy, but on the day of the installation work, he showed up in person and explained the scope of work to his team. I was very impressed that Chris seemed to remember everything in our duct system: Which duct was where and which duct led to which vent, etc. It had been about two weeks since he climbed into our attic to do the work estimation and he remembered exactly where the work needed to be done without looking at the system again when the installation started. It showed that Chris is meticulous in his inspection/estimation and wants to make sure that everything is done exactly right, as he promised. His crew was kind and they seemed to take pride in their work. There was some additional work beyond the contract that we discussed during the installation. Hilo Aire crew come over for an extra day. Chris and I negotiated the additional cost. I was happy with the way we settled on the additional work and cost. Chris was frank with the extra cost on him, but didn't make any unreasonable demands. I have had bad experiences with other contractors before: the moment there was a scope change after signing the contract, the contractor seemed to use the power and leverage to overcharge the client. These bad experiences usually leave a bad taste in the clients. This time, the additional work was negotiated in a way that reinforced the mutual trust and good will and the project was finished to our satisfaction. After the project was finished, Chris and Brett were both very kind in helping me to arrange for the inspection. Today, the inspector signed off the permit. Before he left, he said: Hilo does a good job! I want to share that with Chris, Brett and everyone else in Hilo as well. It has been a good experience for me and I am glad I hired Hilo and met Chris and his crews. I would highly recommend Hilo Aire to anyone, especially if your project has some challenges. Thank you everyone in Hilo Aire. read more

Our air conditioner went out, called Hilo and spoke to Brett, he was at our home within a couple of hours.Brett is extremely knowledgeable, very honest and price was great ,we found our new air conditioning company to call when needed. Will refer this company to family and friends and neighbors. Thank you Brett! read more

We called Hilo Aire to ask a technical question about an AC unit. The phone was answered promptly, and they helped educate us on our system. It was a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend Hilo Aire!!!! read more

Knowledgeable, Honest, reasonable pricing and professional crew! They don't tell you lets try this or that to see what the problem may be. (This is what most other companies will do) definitely will recommend! read more

Brett came by immediately diagnosed the issue with our AC. Replaced the part and completed the repair within 30 minutes after verifying it was cooling again. Definitely would recommend and keep in mind for replacement! read more

I did not hire this company for my HVAC replacement but they were referred to me from an important contact that vouched for Hilo. I had the pleasure of meeting Chad and he was wonderful with answering my questions and providing me a quote. I had multiple bids and Hilo was in the running. I ended up choosing another for various factors (just didn't meet my needs) but I can tell Hilo is a very professional company with great people working for them. I'm positive they would have done a great job. Thank you, Hilo and Chad! read more

One of the few business' I have dealings with, but let me tell you they leave no stone unturned when it comes to airflow calculations and system sizing to your house or property. I come from an hvac background and what they are doing for scv customers is more than proper. They train their techs and sales personnel to provide full, turn key solutions to any residential and commercial job. Brett, Scott, and Chris- they are passionate about the care and service you receive. read more

Highly recommend this company. Air conditioner went out and this company was at my house 20 minutes after my call. He knew right away what the problem was, fixed it within 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and professional read more

Brett and Chris were great. Chris was able to give me a same day appointment. They diagnosed my AC issue and quickly resolved it. They were both respectful and knowledgeable. The price was very reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Very courteous and professional. Came within the day to service our AC. Locally owned so we definitely loved supporting this company. Very reasonable rates. read more

Having a little experience in HVAC, you have to know your limits of what you can do. You need to know when to call the professionals. I called Hilo Aire and they wanted to come the same day. Unfortunately, I had commitments and they came the next day on time. I appreciated the text that told me they were on their way. Chris was professional and courteous. I had been having issues with a freezing line. He appreciated the information on the steps I had taken. He shared his recommendations and we went with putting refrigerant in the system. Instead of upselling me. He gave me recommendations I could do myself. I also appreciated the booties he used to enter my house. My house is back to the cool 70 we run in our house. Will definitely call them again if something comes up. Thank you. read more

Showed up quickly on a hot Saturday. They were professional, polite, and very reasonable. I would readily recommend them. read more

Prompt, courteous, pragmatic. Brett is highly qualified HV CA engineer who has the ability to speak in simple, easy to understand, language so anyone can understand their issues and the problems at hand. I would recommend him & his team. read more

Good service, communication, and prices. Would highly recommend. Very much appreciated their professionalism.