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.

I highly recommend Kenneth's Heating & Air! I've used Kenneth for both my home and my rental…read moreproperty, and I always know I can count on him. He is reliable, honest, professional, and does excellent work. I wouldn't use anyone else for my heating and air needs!

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.*******

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!

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'm afraid I have to downgrade my earlier review of Hutch Heating and Air. On 7/30/2020, I called…read morethem at 7:30am regarding an issue with my AC not blowing cold air. By 9am no one had called me back so I called again, still no callback by 10am. Since the house was already in the low 80s inside I started looking for someone else. By the time, Hutch called me back it was 5pm and I had already gotten a diagnosis and date for a fix. I needed a new unit. I will never call Hutch Heating and Air again. I wasn't expecting instant service but I was expecting a callback in a timely manner. Oh by the way, I now have a nice cool house and a brand new go to HVAC expert.

Called the company for some yearly maintenance and I was satisfied with their experience and…read moreprofessionalism.

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

Straight Line replaced the heating and air conditioning system in 3 rental units, and did an…read moreexcellent job at a reasonable price. They kept me informed about the work they were doing, and it was easy to communicate with them.

My Residential AC unit was having issues. They were flexible with schedules and showed up on time…read more Mike diagnosed the problem with the fan motor and fixed it on sight. A couple days later my commercial Air conditioner at my office needed to be checked following a power outage. Arnie came out a few hours later. He was able to make sure the units were in order and he located the internal filters that needed to be replaced. Highly recommend this company for any heating and air needs

I gave this company a 5-star review 5 years ago. I am giving a 1-start now. Here's why: I was…read morehaving trouble with my AC, was making loud noises and it went out just before I was expecting a lot of guests for a summer party. I called to see if they would come out since they installed my AC unit five years ago. They said they would send someone. Well, he came out, looked over my AC unit and my central heat unit and told me that all of it was shot! Well, I found that hard to believe (I replaced the master control board 1 year ago!). so I asked another company to come look at it, who my neighbor recommended, and he was able to actually diagnose that it was the blower and the control unit for the blower that were shot. He figured the Trane AC unit was probably working fine, but needed the blower to work properly before assessing the AC Unit. Well, my AC Just needed to be cleaned!!!! as it was filthy. He ordered the blower unit and the control unit for the blower, installed them and thoroughly cleaned my AC unit which is a Trane 500 only five years old. It all works perfectly now for last 2 months for 1/10 the quote from Air Rite! Highly recommend you clean your AC unit every spring! Now to really earn the 1-star, these people sent me a bill for $175. At no point did they tell me their visit was going to be that much! I thought it was complementary since they sold me and installed the AC unit for $3000 5 years ago!!! I told them I thought it was complementary and they sent a long winded email about their time and troubles.... Well, I got a nasty email about it being overdue and since I value my credit score more than their BS, I paid them. And I am writing this brutal but factual review so others don't get burned.

Tim at Bowman Air did an amazing job removing my antiquated gas furnace and installing a sexy new…read moreMitsubishi heat pump system complete with 4 inch thick, super efficient Honeywell filter. Communication was prompt and on point, he listened to my concerns and even fabricated a custom return air plenum to ensure I had sufficient airflow back into the unit per my request due to the amount of available space. Everything was installed according to the manufacturer guidelines and no corners were cut. He cleaned my existing ductwork (wow, the amount of dust and particulate that came out!) and sealed the grills to ensure maximum energy efficiency and the cleanliness of the air that I will be breathing every day. The pricing was more than fair and I was very pleased with everything about the work. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants things done right!

Needed a thermostat...called at 9am....they were there before noon. Issue was diagnosed, part…read moreinstalled and repaired within the hour. He was very professional, friendly, gave good advice. Quality of work.....EXCELLENT! I would recommend this company anytime! A+++++++

I highly recommend this company! Rich has kept my rental and my business a/c running great! Always…read morequick to respond and get things fixed and up and running. I feel so fortunate to have a local business to work with that does such stellar work.

Owner Rich came out for an estimate on an HVAC install. The…read moreestimate was 10K For a 1 day install: with 1 electrical and 1 Hvac. Plus a $550 permit and about $400 in materials. So, if you are an electrician for this company make sure you invoice for about $500/hr! And their HVAC guys, I think its awesome your boss pays you $500/hr. But clients beware, there is a lot of gouging going on. Usually its $150/hr for the technical. And call the suppliers, you'll see the cost of the HVAC equipment is much less than you are being quoted! And other than duct work, its an easy day or two for an install. So do the math, and don't let our community be the place where we pay $ 500/hr for electricians.

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.