Called on a Friday ti have Ricj look at the air conditioner that was leaking g. He could not come then but said early Monday. Came on time Monday and helped so much. He educated us about the unit and why it was not working right. Seems the company who Serviced before had not done me any favors. Wrong filter and dismantled part of it. Ruck fixed the problem and I am really happy. Trust this man! He knows what he is doing. read more

There is a reason Rick Has such glowing reviews. He's very responsive, reliable, accommodating, thorough, and took the time to educate me on how to get the most from our AC unit. Called me back within 30 minutes, rearranged his schedule to accommodate me, when his schedule was jammed, and showed up within a few hours. I HIGHLY recommend Rick. read more

Last year I posted that Rick did a great job of servicing my older furnace and air conditioning unit at a very reasonable cost. He was able to inform me that the way I had put on the furnace cover plates was reversed without making me feel badly about my ignorance. He refilled the coolant injecting a sealant to reduce future leakage, cleaned the compressor coil, replaced the filter, etc. The system immediately started working noticeably better. Once again Rick K. has provided excellent service. He replaced the components needed at a fraction of the cost quoted by a competitor affiliated with some of the big box stores. He's the best when it comes to heating and air! read more

I was lucky enough to catch a referral to Rick from my plumber who did not handle HVAC drains. Rick came to the rescue as my unit's drains backed up and my catch pan spilled through my ceiling can lights! Now I have Rick to maintain my HVAC and couldn't be happier! Thanks, brother! read more

Rick did a new install for me on my remodel. He has also worked at my moms house and friends house. My experience was nothing but professional, informative and done right. For my mom he went out and checked out her system after a fire. It needed to be replaced, he didn't have the time to do it because he was swampped but recommended someone else and didn't charge her anything and he was there a few hours. Very straight forward and honest. read more

All I can do is praise Rick and his work ethic. We realized at 4 p.m. that we were getting hot and uncomfortable even though our A/C was turned on. I checked the thermostat and it was up to 80 degrees. I called Rick, he called me back within 5 minutes and he was at our house in an hour after finishing up a job he was working on. He not only figured out what the problem was but explained to us what had happened. He corrected the problem and voila we had cool air. He showed us how to help maintain our A/C system. Intelligent, personable, responsible and very pleasant. ***Why are so many of his reviews hidden from yelp customers? If you go to the very bottom of the reviews you can click on the greyed out sentence and view the hidden reviews. I don't understand why they are hidden. read more

I called Rick today (mind you 95+ temps) and he called back immediately. He was able to squeeze me in and showed up within 30 minutes and provided a diagnostics on my system! He was very informative and walked us through what he was doing. He started diagnosing from the cheapest fix on up and provided different alternatives. He is very honest and you can't go wrong with choosing him to service, repair or replace your next AC unit! Guys like this are a dime a dozen and glad I was put in touch with him! You won't be disappointed. read more

I have used RK Mechanical's service twice now for my townhouse in Simi Valley, for both heating issues and my A/C. Both units are older (90s) and Rick was able to diagnose the issues right away and know just what to do to fix them quickly. Although he did suggest replacements with newer units in the future, this is something that has to be done by the landlord. Until then, my heat and A/C are pumpin' beautifully and I am so grateful for his reliable and quick service. Not only did he fix the issues, but he was also kind enough to explain some warning signs for me to listen and look out for with the units, in a way that I could understand! He also gave me suggestions on what to do for the units to continue to run well for as long as they can. He REALLY knows his trade and his is a number you should definitely have handy at all times! His service charges are also fairly reasonable. Thank you so much for your help Rick!! read more

We're so grateful we were referred to Rick, when our previous HVAC company didn't have the time for us. We've used him twice thus far & both times he has been prompt, thorough, professional, and very personable. With regards to our recent service: I noticed our HVAC system had been running continuously one afternoon, but the temperature wasn't coming down. Sure enough, it wasn't blowing cool air & the compressor seemed to be running at a slower speed than usual. This, on the verge of a heatwave (of course)! I called Rick the next day, he informed me to keep the system OFF, to avoid potential further damage, & made arrangements to come out first thing the next day. I expected to have to endure the aforementioned heatwave, while waiting in the service queue. Now THAT'S service! Upon arrival, Rick headed straight to the problems, confirmed them, repaired them, performed a few maintenance tasks, and patiently took the time to educate me on the issues & the roles they played in the HVAC system. During the visit, we also had a few discussions of "life in the field", as I'm in the service industry as well. In doing so, I got the vibe Rick is a man of integrity, who genuinely wants to resolve issues, without gouging customers with unnecessary remedies - a quality I strive for as well. In closing, I can't recommend RK Mechanical enough & will continue to use Rick's service as long as he's doing his thing. read more

Our air conditioner was running nonstop but the house wasn't cooling down. I gave Rick a call and he came out that afternoon. He was knowledgeable and friendly, explained everything to me as he worked, which I appreciated. He fixed the problem in addition to cleaning the filter which I had no idea how to do! And the cost was reasonable. Rick is now my go to hvac guy. read more

My AC was not working properly. No cool air. Rick was so nice and professional. He fixed my AC!! He knew exactly what needed to be fixed. Very honest and affordable! read more

Rick saved us on a 100+ degree day when our AC stopped blowing cold air. Not only did he tell us to turn our unit off and stop trying to get it to work, or we would bust the entire system, which was incredibly helpful to these newbies, but he was able to squeeze us in the next day to come take a look at our system and run diagnostics. Exactly as he had suspected, there was an issue with the capacitor and he replaced it that day. thank goodness our house became cool once again. What I was most impressed by is he called me back on a Friday evening past 7:00 PM, and he squeezed us in on a Saturday when he already had a full day, and he also answered a phone call I had about an unrelated issue a few weeks later, and walked me through what my concern meant and why I should not be concerned. He truly is a standup guy and I would highly recommend his services to anybody. Thank you Rick! read more

This was the first time we have used Rick. He was prompt and saved us 1700! AZ Heating and Air told us we needed a circulating pump. Rick, on the other hand, bled the air out of the pump which had been caused by recent plumbing work. It works beautifully now! Thank you, Rick! read more

Thank you Rick for being able to see me the same day I called. You were able to replace a part and get the air conditioner working within 20 minutes. Thank you for being honest, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend you to everyone. read more

Had a referral to Rick so I wasn't sure how things would go. Everything went amazing, start to finish! I love that he communicated when he would be here and then was able to come early (under-promise/over-deliver). He was quick, friendly and had the part so he could do the job same-day. His prices are fair and the quality of work is excellent! Highly recommend!!! read more

We've had air conditioning problems on and off for the past eight months on a unit that is only seven years old. After several visits by the repair company, they told me they'd exhausted all avenues saying the problem must be some kind of design flaw, recommended we call another company, and suggested Rick @ RK Mechanical. All I can say it must've been divine intervention as not only did Rick diagnose the problem quickly, fix it, he also took his time to explain it. We definitely will be calling Rick to fix any of our air conditioning needs in the future. He's definitely earned our business! read more

Rick is professional and a life saver. After calling 3 a/c companies and everyone saying they didn't have time for us Rick said he would at least stop by on his way to another call just to see if he could help. You know it is bad when the ac guy walks in and says "wow, its hot in here." After looking at the machine - we learned it was the motor that needed to be replaced. UGH!!!! Rick promised he would be back and would get us the part so we wouldn't have to wait the 3 day weekend in hell. Rick was a man of his word and came back in the afternoon. He took the time to explain to us what was wrong, showed us ways to keep our machine in good shape for the future and played with our dog to ensure everyone was happy. He even texted a few days later to make sure we were still okay! He is a real class act and we thank him for everything. read more

Rick was not only quick to respond but was professional and friendly. He was thorough knowledgable and honest. I highly recommend RK Mechanical read more

I have gone through three companies in the last nine years for AC and Heating needs. Two years ago I met Rick, we found our guy! Seriously, one of the most knowledgable mechanic I have ever met. I keep trying to get him to work on anything and everything so I can just get everything to work as well as my AC/Heating system. Highly recommended read more

There's a reason why Rick consistently gets 5 stars. He serviced our A/C last week in Porter Ranch and was not only punctual, but his passion and professionalism were just beyond impressive to my better half. Our 14.5 seer unit was installed in 2010 and I just wanted preventive maintenance for the first time to prepare for the summer; and while most technicians would've said you "need this and that" to get a little more, Rick did a full diagnostic exam and said our unit was "good to go" and nothing additional needed. He was highly recommended by my neighbor and now he has another customer who will recommend him to others. Hard to find a guy like this :-) read more

My AC started blowing warm air last week...not good! I knew it was the original system in my house, built in 1982, so I figured it was time. I am a Real Estate Broker and know all kinds of service vendors, but I will never use anyone but Rick at RK Mechanical for ANY of my heating and air conditioning needs. He is honest, prompt and fair priced..what more can you ask for? Also, a very nice guy!! Not only was his bid the most reasonable, but he was able to do the job quickly, which is so nice...in and out! Thank you, Rick!! Bring on the heat..!! read more

My AC was struggling a little bit with this recent heat and humidity, so I called Rick out to just take a look. I was fearful that (as is the case with many repair companies) he was going to give me the worst case and most expensive scenario. Not at all the case--he was so helpful and explained that a simple replacement of the air filter would get my AC functioning better and bring down my monthly cost. He didn't even charge for the visit, which I would have happily paid for. Anytime you call someone out to diagnose a potential problem in your home, there's always the danger of being overcharged for something that really doesn't need repair. Rick was so incredibly up front and helpful, I will keep him on speed-dial any time I need help with my heating and air. Finding reliable honest people is invaluable--it's like striking gold! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!! Thank you so much, Rick. read more

A friend recommended Rick to us and we used him to install an AC unit. He and his team were professional, on time, and conscientious about keeping our home clean as they worked. The unit has been functioning perfectly. Besides the high quality work and service it was very affordable. We got a quote from a big HVAC company (think orange and blue) that was 70% higher than we paid. On top of that they were high pressure (10% discount if you sign today) and used scare tactics (don't use a small company they might not be around when you need them). In fact RK proves them wrong in longevity of his business, service, and price. read more

Rick is very professional and dependable. He and his team do excellent work. His quote for our air conditioning was almost half of what a large company quoted us. We would not hesitate to recommend him and in fact have recommended him to 3 of our friends already. Extremely happy with his product and service. read more

I've hired Rick at RK Mechanical twice in 8 years. He's very knowledgeable at his trade and made quality service during a hot spell. I've not hired anyone else so I honestly can't compare, but why go elsewhere when you're happy with great service. I can definitely endorse RK Mechanical. read more