Leaking water heater is old and needs replacing. The technician was knowledgable and took the time to explain the pro's/con's of tank vs tankless. Seems high priced. Wighton's really shouldn't ask for reviews until the service is complete. read more

They quoted me for several services and did not honor there quote or complete the work on my heater heater unit and Ac system. When i declined to to signed a v a credit card authorization form until we could resovle the matter with managment they charged my card on file anyway. Also the technician did not take precaution to prevent dirting our carpet and clothes in closet while servicing the atic unit. Im dispointed considering the high fees they charge. Frank. Trilogy read more

I sent a Yelp request for a While home drain clean out, selected Wiightons as they could have a tech out next morning. Took the day iff. Next morning turned I to Monday, maybe. Lost a WHOLE day of work. I won't be calling them back. read more

Used Wighton's a long time. Service is decent but overpriced. Yesterday's interaction with technician James sealed the deal for me. I will be moving on from this company. It was the second time James has come to my home. Both times, I found him dismissive and condescending. He even insinuated at yesterday's service call (which was a call-back becuase the job was not done right the first time) that the faucet became loose again because me or my HS daughter were too 'rough' in daily use of the faucet -- rather than the fact that it was not properly fixed the first time, as I suspected from the beginning. read more

Well we supposedly had a new capacitor installed and AC serviced and here we try to use AC this early June and it's not working again. No I do not recommend this company. We spent a very lot of money for failure Updated June 17, 2025 read more

They wanted $461 just for the diagnostics and then $90 for a separate dispatch fee for even coming out to take a look at an issue I was having for my tankless water heater. Everyone else was half price or less for diagnostics and did not charge a separate dispatch fee. The guy who came out was nice though. read more

After years - a new furnace and many routine maintenance calls - No More. A couple times the service tech was condescending. But - the Robot phone AI is horrible. Computerized voice kept repeating the same topics. Obviously had no access to 25 years of records. Not responding to concerns. I finally said I hate the AI robot -- no response. Then said I'm changing companies --- they just disconnected. NO response. No service. read more

Zero stars for this business. As a business owner ourselves, we thought the manager or owner would like to know that one of their company employees tried to run our daughter off the 101 freeway in his truck because of road rage. She was very shook up. She even got his license plate number. They couldn't have cared less. Instead they gave us the runaround then stopped answering the phone all together. A decent apology would have sufficedThe lack of integrity is a sure sign that they do business the exact same way. Stay clear of their trucks and their business. read more

The technician came out, checked a few things on my non-functioning heat pump then told me I had a leak. Gave me an invoice for $3000 to repair it and said he would need to leave and go buy Nitrogen for the repair. I needed heat but I felt there was something wrong with this diagnosis and the $3000 price tag. Called another HVAC company who came same day and fixed the issue for less than $300. read more

Do not use Wighton's for HVAC installation. We hired Wighton's to install central AC in our new home. We met them onsite before work began, showed them around, and made ourselves readily available -- we live 10 minutes away and told them as much. We even told them we had left snacks and cold drinks in the kitchen for them. What followed was one of the most frustrating and frankly unacceptable contractor experiences we've ever had. They didn't fulfill the most basic terms of their own contract. Their contract explicitly includes "customer walk thru and proper operation explained" as a deliverable. Instead, they called at 3pm to say they were done and had already left -- no heads-up that they were wrapping up, no walkthrough, no explanation of the new system. Just gone. Their contract also promises to "remove old equipment and clean work area to customer's satisfaction." What we actually found: two giant orange traffic cones left behind, a Brita filter, pieces of wood, and literal dirt scattered across our laundry room floor. Not cleaned to our satisfaction. Not cleaned at all. Then we realized the system itself didn't even work. The living room vent -- directly next to the thermostat, the one they would have been standing next to while installing the thermostat -- was blowing zero air. We had another company come look at it to see if it needed a cleaning, and this person identified the issue immediately: the duct was crushed and non-functional. Wighton's either didn't notice or didn't mention it. Neither is acceptable. That same professional flagged that the installation itself was done improperly -- it requires a specific sequence of zip-tying and taping that was simply not performed, resulting in significant air leakage throughout the system. When Wighton's came back to check on this, their own rep confirmed the system was completely non-functional as installed -- and told us we shouldn't be running it at all, as it risks freezing the unit. Their solution? Charge us again. They sent a new estimate to fix the installation -- worded identically to our original -- and expect us to pay additional money to correct work that has never once functioned correctly. We paid for a working AC system. We do not have one. We were left with a crushed duct they ignored, a botched install they didn't disclose, a filthy worksite, and a repair bill for their own errors -- all in violation of what their own contract promised. Save yourself the headache and hire someone else. read more

They came out and found the problem and fixed it in a timely manner. The tech did a good job of keeping me up to date on what was needed to be done and had everything with him to fix the problem. read more

SAVE YOU MONEY!! CALL SOMEONE ELSE! I'll take back my 5 star review for the company. The 5 star was for the worker Jared. Since the Wighton did a good job for my new ducting. I thought it would have been the same but it WAS NOT!! The appointment was for 8am but really didn't start until after 9am. Ok that had to get things together ( maybe ). The person who worked installed the exhaust fan called three different times to someone. I thought it was a personal phone call but It could have been "I don't know how do this job" !! He got done around 4pm. Now I had a fan installed a couple of years ago. As I remember didn't take hours to do it. He did't finish with the light switch bc he said he didn't have a cover for it and would return the next day! I asked him about the drywall he mentioned he doesn't do drywall repairs and I should call the Wighton to get a list of people who do drywall repair! When it came to pay I said I would pay him tomorrow bc he going to install the new light switch. I was afraid he wasn't going to return the next day considering the job wasn't done. I called the company to get a list of drywall repair people and was told the worker who did the repair would have it for me. Again no list. I called twice No list! Oh and the "COUPONS" there no good! Do even bother wasting your money! I call a dry wall guy. He looked at the job Wighton did and ask why did he make a second hole when He could have had the wire connect to the fan from the attic. I said that a good question! I thought just maybe he was telling me the truth! Now that i think about it he probably didn't want to go into the attic bc it was hot that day! By the way it was a FRIDAY! I haven't looked at the roof yet but I'm almost sure it doesn't have a seal around the hole! It cost me 2,154.23 plus the cost of drywall repair $400 I truly hope my roof is sealed where the hole was made!! I won't find out until it rains! Let's see how much is a roof repair! More money wasted on a lousy workmanship! read more

Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating & Air lied to me, destroyed my bathroom, left mold in my home, and then tried to cover it up. If I could give this company negative stars, I would. My experience with them has been nothing but lies, damage, and gaslighting -- and the nightmare is still ongoing. The Scam Started on Day One I told their salesman, Bill, exactly where I wanted my AC unit. I was very clear: it was the only spot I would accept. Bill swore up and down it was "100% possible" -- but only if I paid several thousand dollars extra for a special "space saver" unit. I agreed, only because he promised me that exact placement. On install day? Total bait-and-switch. The crew flat-out told me it couldn't go there. And instead of asking me, they plopped it down in the middle of my yard and walkway. I literally walked outside to find a giant metal box blocking my path. When I complained, they refused to swap it for the cheaper model I should've gotten, saying I was "locked in" to the expensive one. I was forced to pay thousands extra for a unit I didn't want, in a place I didn't approve. A Hack Job From Start to Finish Their installation was so sloppy it looked like amateurs did it: * They ran wires over a trellis even after I told them it was coming down -- then tried to charge me extra later to fix it. * They bent the coils on my brand-new unit, promised to straighten them with a special tool, and of course never showed. * They cut random holes into the siding of my house and into my bedroom wall -- then smeared silicone over them like that was a repair. The Bathroom Collapse On June 29, my 70-year-old grandfather fell through our bathroom floor because it had been rotted out from hidden water damage. My contractor tore everything apart and discovered the source: the AC unit had been pouring water into the walls for months due to botched installation. Floors, walls, insulation, everything was destroyed. Mold everywhere. This wasn't just a slow leak -- this was gallons of water eating away at my house while I had no idea. They Admit Fault -- Until They See the Bill When I called, their own technician came out, saw the destruction with his own eyes, and admitted it was 100% their fault. He even explained that the insulation was installed wrong, which caused the drain line to clog. He took pictures, made notes, and promised me the company would cover all damages. Then Mike, the install manager, called and told me the same thing: "We'll take care of it, this is our responsibility." I trusted them. But once I submitted the invoices? Suddenly, it was a different story. Holly's Web of Excuses Enter Holly, the office manager -- the queen of excuses. * First, she told me they wouldn't pay because I had "so many contractors" working on my house that any one of them could have damaged the lines. Reality check: I've had two contractors, and they've worked together side by side on everything. * Then she claimed my remodel was "so extensive" that it must've messed with the lines under my house. Let me spell this out: I'm having a backyard refresh, new flooring, and my cabinets painted. That's it. This is not some massive renovation. No one has touched my AC lines. * When those excuses didn't stick, she pulled out the wildest lie yet: blaming my "new siding." My siding hasn't been touched since 1979. They were literally inventing construction that never happened just to dodge responsibility. And here's the kicker -- when I hired independent inspectors from Wighton's (their sister company under Pipedreams) and Bee Right There Plumbing & Air, both confirmed the same thing: the damage was caused by Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating & Air's botched installation. What did Holly do? Denied Wighton's was even their sister company -- despite public lawsuits proving otherwise. She wasn't focused on fixing my bathroom, or my destroyed insulation, or the injuries my grandfather suffered. She was focused on twisting herself into knots to avoid paying. The Aftermath Because of this company's negligence: * My 70-year-old grandfather was severely injured. * My bathroom was gutted by water damage and mold. * My brand-new insulation collapsed after they cut structural supports, leaving it infested with rats. * I've been without a shower or bathroom for weeks. And Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating & Air? They're trying to stick me with the bill while stacking lie after lie on top of each other. FINAL WORD: Paso Robles Plumbing, Heating & Air (and their sister company Wighton's) are dishonest, sloppy, and dangerous. They'll bait you with false promises, wreck your home with careless work, then gaslight you with excuse after excuse to avoid accountability. This is the most corrupt, unprofessional company I've ever dealt with. If you value your home, your health, or your sanity: DO NOT HIRE THEM. read more

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In my 70+ yrs have never known a better example of Price Gouging ( Judge would call it "Fluffing"). Should have checked around but I was sick, and I had been Cold for 3 weeks. Technician was friendly and had a great attitude. I could not in good conscious charge such amounts to Veterans, Seniors and People that just did not know any better. If you cross that line enough, the line disappears. Replaced a Control Circuit Board (that cost $200) estimate was $1423 originally (30 min work). then was coerced into a $670 dollar maintenance that would make the heater more efficient (it did not). I offered them twice the price of the part (They had to order) $400 and another $400 for the labor of replacing the circuit board (a 30 min job) they said they could not do the job for that price read more

Our furnace went out Christmas Day 2024, so we put **Bee Right** on call for a diagnosis. They'd incorrectly identified the inducer motor as the culprit, with the wrong part identified in the order sheet. We called **Monarch** to address the inducer motor installation. Per Shaun, the existing motor was functioning - smart dude. But their 4-cylindar Moto Upsell Guy showed up randomly calling for a completly new furnace for 12K. Literally sizing up the sale before Shaun could finish his diagnostics. 4-Cyl Guy gave the hard press for a complete furnace replacement on credit for over a hour. Good thing my credit *does suck* or I'd be on the hook for $165/mo for like the next 2 decades. Not the vibe. On to ***WIGHTONS*** (believe after all this that I DID ask for their best technician.) **Anthony Richardson** shows up and literally in under an hour diagnoses the correct issue (the thermostat). Dude is young, smart, and honest. If you're fortunate enough to get Anthony on a call, tip the guy 3x, cuz he's solid. Furnace burning solid and reliable. read more

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I must say I have had a truly outstanding experience with wightons. sharon the customer service manager has gone over and above any expectations and took wonderful care of us. Sharon volunteered to come over and check something we had questions about which in this day and age is unthinkable Truly a gem. . Aaron our technician was kind informed and a very good technician. I would recommend them very highly. read more

Unfortunately, I have learned that a lot of HVAC companies are scammers, and this is one of them. They tell you you need more work done than you actually need. read more

We had a heating (furnace) issue. They were prompt, located the issue and corrected it in minimal time and a fair charge.

Although I had scheduling issues with the plumbing and was not able to use that service, I was pleased with the electrical representative who was very patient, informative and pleasant. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the plumbing scheduling issues. read more

First I need to say that even though I am giving a one star review, I spoke with Jon to resolve the issue; he was kind and professional. He was the only part of this experience that we don't have complaints about. My mom, who is in her 70s, had a leaky pipe in her yard. After calling a couple local companies, she settled on Wighton's because they had availability. She asked if she could pay some up front and if it ended up being more, if she would be able to make payments on the remaining balance. They said it could be done so a young man came out (I believe his name was Alfredo) to assess the situation. My mom had already started to dig before he came and after talking about the problem she agreed to let him do the work. He had her sign on a tablet, her eye sight isn't great so she couldn't read it. She asked what she was signing and he said it was for permission for him to do the work. He later claims that he told her what the total would be at this time but she either didn't hear him say that part or he didn't actually tell her because there is no way she would have agreed to have him continue. She has a lot of plumbing materials in her patio and he asked if she had a pipe he could use to do the repair. After she searched for a bit, he determined she didn't have what he needed. He then found a PVC end cap in her patio that he used to cap off one of the openings in the three-way tee fitting. She estimates he was there for about 5 hours. (They said they have GPS and he was there for 7. A friend who was on the property saw him leave approximately an hour earlier than they said he left.) So after he waited 2-1/2 hours (according to the invoice) for it to cure, he turned the water back on. She then asked how much it was going to be and he said $2,719.02. When she questioned him, he said he told her in the beginning. Once again, if she heard that she would have never agreed. She never received an invoice or anything she could look at. She gave him a check for $800 and refused to sign anything else. I called the office the next day to ask how much their hourly rate was and was told "they don't do that". I then asked for an invoice to be emailed to me so we could see what she was being charged for. I received the invoice the next day, two days after service. She was charged the following: "Rate for Single Sold Hour" $300 x7 "Install CPVC water piping up to 10ft" $619.02 x1. When I called to question it, they assured me it was a fair and reasonable price and one woman seemed offended when I said I felt like they were taking advantage of my mom. She said they have been in business for a long time and wouldn't take advantage of anyone. I asked for a supervisor or manager to call me and after a call from an out of area call center, I finally heard from Jon. They agreed to accept the $800 and considered it paid in full. She still has a hole in her yard because they didn't come back the next day like they were supposed to because they said the appointment was canceled. The pipe is still leaking slowly so we will have someone else come to fix it properly. We know that plumbing is expensive, as is everything else these days, but for them to charge $2,719.02 while using material my mom had and nothing of their own (other than maybe the glue) is outrageous. read more

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I called early, a computer took my call. I jumped through all the hoops. I was to get a call back. I received several texts press 1 to confirm and so on. The next day texts continued. I then received a call from some sort of call I think may not have been from this country saying they don't work on ice makers. Really, Really. Next read more

Today we have technician Anthony J. Richardson come to our house to do our annual heater inspection. He was personable, knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. We will ask for him by name when we need to have our air conditioner inspected. I would not hesitate to recommend Wighton's to anyone for their heating and air conditioning needs. read more

Fixed our heater with no hassle and very little wait. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this business for your heating needs read more

I was promised a service call..they cancelled at last minute..it was an emergency too..can't recommend

This company was bought by a venture capital company by the name of pipe dreams. There goal is to get in your house and upsell whether or not you need it. They pay there technicians so poorly that the tech turnaraound is very high. So you won't see a familiar face with them. This company represents greed on its highest level! Quality is always questionable because of the high technician turnaround. read more

I love giving positive reviews! Let me tell you about not only an amazing company named Wighton's but two of their employees. First Jeff, an extremely knowledgeable gentleman who took great pride not only in sharing that knowledge but making certain I understood exactly what he was doing in maintaining my HVAC unit and why he needed to return to install a part that would protect my unit. I've had the unit maintained several times and not one tech ever took the time and energy to do what Jeff did for me, this company is very lucky to have him. Then there is Sharon (a very sweet woman) who returned a call I put into Jeff to ask a question about "mervs" that Jeff had explained but I had forgotten what he said. Sharon didn't have to go ask someone, the answer to my question came in seconds. This tells me that this company's employees know the business and have the answers, A BIG "THANK YOU" to Wighton's and their awesome staff! read more

Everything went very well - excellent communication about appointment time & details. Anthony, the technician, found the problem w/ our heater, ordered the part, and then within a week returned to install the part and get us up and running again. I highly recommend calling Wighton's Plumbing & Heating. read more

The entire process was well organized, and very efficient. I had a complex problem with an opening gate at our Ranch and Wighton's responded to my call, then arranged for their technician (Spencer Drayton) to come the next morning. They confirmed my appointment that evening and again confirmed the next morning. He arrived exactly in the timeframe that was promised. The technician was extremely pleasant and very thorough.He did a superb job of troubleshooting the problem, fixing the problem and then testing to make sure that his interventions were successful. Highly recommend. Would definitely use again! WJA read more

My air stopped working and I called a couple places to get a repair man to come out. I called Wightons and they had out a technician that same day thankfully. The person that answered the phone was great, the young lady that called me back to schedule was polite and the service technician Jared was phenomenal. He was able to get me up and going that same afternoon. Something to keep in mind is that I should have had maintenance periodically and I didn't so I ended up with a large repair. However it's working great. Actually better than ever. Thank you to Wightons Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning for helping us stay cool! read more

We recently have had a fair amount of plumbing work done. Wighton's provided excellent service, in depth expertise, and a consistently professional approach. Based on our interactions with them, I'd recommend them highly. In particular, I commend Daniel and Alfredo for going above and beyond what would typically be expected. read more

Although I'm submitting a 3-star rating, I need to specify that my service technician, James, provided 5+ star service! He arrived right on time and explained the process for diagnosing. He quickly identified the issue and followed through with a resolution. James was an exemplary professional and projected a positive image for Wighton's Plumbing! That said, I was surprised at the steep cost. At least the estimate and the final price matched. I have no regrets having Wighton's help solve a very urgent situation. I assumed I would need to pay a premium to get a technician to the house on such extremely short notice. I will indeed consider calling on Wighton;s again in the future. Again, the receptionist and plumbing technician were both very polite and helpful! read more

I have used this company in the past and have enjoyed their prompt and courteous service. Over the last two visits they have this new practice of technical up selling and complete price gouging. The service call amounted to approximately $730 per hour on ±$40 worth of parts. While they were at the house for over three hours and everything was done in a professional style. The pricing is out of control and I will not use them again. read more

My main water line had broken in the front yard. Your company did come over and give an estimate at a cost to me of $99.00. Estimate was $4917.00. Lucky I got several other estimates. All were lower than your estimate. Another plumber (from a local plumber) came by the next day, completed job in two hours for $325.00. NEVER use these guys, their cost was outrageous and ridiculous. Not sure if it was because job was on the weekend, or that I am a women, but their charge was totally unacceptable, including the $99.00 change. A-town Lady read more

I'm a long time Wighton's residential customer, and have been very disappointed by the poor service we just received. After having our a/c tune up appt changed around by Wighton's twice already, I had an 8am appointment. I waited 45 minutes for the technician, who showed up without any identifying clothing. He set up his ladder inside our house to look at our unit in the attic, and wasn't even at our house for 5 minutes before he asked to use the restroom. Once he got down to work, I heard drilling, and when I asked, he said it was to take readings. This is a new unit, and does not need holes drilled. Never in the 13 years before, has any technician taken a drill to our a/c or heating unit. And he didn't even ask first. He said he'd cover the hole with flashing tape, which afterwards I asked if he had done and he assured me yes. That was an untruth, because we saw the hole when we inspected after he left, and there was no flashing tape. I do not recommend Wighton's. read more

Actually called Paso Robles Heat & Air, she said they were busy but would send their affiliated co., Wighton's out instead and would waive their regular $79 charge. The plumber came that afternoon , spent 40 min. turning on upstairs faucets, checked outside water meter & confirmed that yes, we had a slow water leak. Water was dripping from upstairs bath into downstrs kitchen ceiling so yes, we ALREADY knew there was a leak. Alfredo asked for 2 signatures, I asked for what, he pointed up to ceiling & said "so I can cut a 5x5 access area to determine where the leak is coming from..." I gave him credit card # and told him "Now I guess I have to call our home insurance(?) I don't know; I've never done this before." Alfredo looked surprised, asked what company and what our deductible was then said goodbye, he was done, that he wouldn't get paid if we dealt with our insurance. He charged $553 (!!) to tell me what I already knew--that we had a water leak from upstairs. He started to leave & I told him I didn't feel comfortable paying him $553 for basically telling us what we already knew and that he mis-led me. I'm happy to pay for a service call for 40 minutes of work but there's NO WAY that should cost $553! I also asked for a copy of my receipt and he said I'd get it tomorrow. I insisted I wanted a copy before he left and am also disputing the charge with Visa. I would NEVER recommend Wighton's Plumbing. Called the office twice, left messages, no call back. Filled out the Wighton's online contact form on their website, also no call back. BUYER BEWARE! *Edited Nov 7* The Same day after my original one star Yelp rating was posted, Manager Nate M. called me back and apologized. Wighton's issued a full $553 credit to my Visa card which was very much appreciated. I upgraded to a two star "Could've Been Better" Yelp rating because over all it was still a very disappointing experience and we are using a different local plumber as we go forward w/the leak repair. read more

We had our water heater blow up. They were excellent coming to fix it but when we got the bill, it was not itemized and we still are calling two months later for an itemized bill so we can turn it into our insurance company. They are a huge business so when you call up, you get all kinds of different people to talk to, so they say the work on it and they don't work on it and you can't find that person that you spoke to. Also they are a little higher than other places. We will be finding another company to use. read more

We are having an AWFUL time with them. Their workers (maybe it's the same one each time) hae shown up reeking of cigarette smoke, and have been chain smoking right outside our door and on our roof while trying to fix the AC. They somehow ruined our ability to use a remote to control the AC, which has been AWFUL during this heat. NOT thrilled. read more

I really can't recommend this company. They tried to charge me $780 for a surge suppressor for my heater and the installation of a thermostat that I own! This is outrageous! And that doesn't include the $99 service call! Please look elsewhere. Not only that, I had to call repeatedly to try to get an appointment and a status report. Meanwhile I'm freezing in my home with no heat. read more

Had to call Wightons back out for leaky pipes they installed. They cancelled twice knowing it was not a money making appointment. The tech then blamed the problem on my mom claiming someone had stepped on the pipe. She lives alone and does not use the bathroom. Once my husband inspected the work they had done he was shocked to see 2 sections of new pipe with old in the middle. The tech then tried to convince my 80 year old mother she needed the entire house re-plumbed but told a VERY different story when my husband showed up. We own a construction company but plumbing is not something we do so we hired professionals. What a joke! I just received a follow call to see how things went and when I explained some of what happened the person on the phone just said "oh sorry, well I hope you have a nice day" Did not offer to come back and repair the deficient work that they have already been paid for. read more

The WORST!! Price gouging, disrespecting, would not discuss in person on the phone. Read all the reviews. Its a blazing trail of unhappy customers/victims. read more