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I can no longer recommend Jaycox. Most recently, I had them out as my air conditioning wasn't working. It turned out to be my thermostat (a Honeywell from 2004 that allowed four intervals of programming on each day of the week). In less than 10 minutes, the technician installed a Honeywell FocusPro 5000. I was surprised to learn the new thermostat only allowed one setting. He said they used a one-setting thermostat as a more complex thermostat was often too confusing for their Sun City customers. I noted I would not be able to super cool; he said that I could super-cool by changing it manually. I noted I would have to be home and awake at all the times I want the temperature to change.  He said he had an Ecobee programmable thermostat at home and liked it a lot. Then came the bill: $69 for the service call, $180 for the one-setting simple thermostat and its installation = $249.

Later, I started investigating prices and was shocked at how low one-setting non-programmable thermostats are. I called other HVAC vendors and also checked out sites like CostOwl that described what one should pay for various thermostats and their installation. Interestingly, I found the FocusPro 5000 on Alpine Home Air for a retail price of $57.72...I also found it lower on Mercari, but that is not a dedicated AC site. I noticed that the box the thermostat came in was dated 2013.

I called Jaycox and inquired about the cost of labor: $110/hour. I asked what the breakdown of labor and materials was for the thermostat installation and was told there was none; it was a flat fee for the item and the install. I twice talked to the service manager who said I could pay more to cover the cost of having an Ecobee or whatever thermostat I wanted installed.

After thinking about it, I told him I didn't want an Ecobee, rather something like I had before. I told him I felt taken advantage of in terms of pricing, and that I felt Jaycox has changed. He suggested I talk to the owner, Patrick, so I left a message. Patrick called me just after 7 a.m. when I was dead asleep. I asked if we might talk later when I was alert. I called again and left a message, but didn't hear back from him, so I tried calling again another day in the 0700 hour. I was told he would be paged (that surprised me). I never heard back.

Additional Notes:

I also asked the tech that put in the thermostat for an air-conditioning bid. He asked me the square footage of my house. On looking at the unit, he was surprised it was a 5-ton and asked if I had cathedral ceilings; I noted I have 9-foot ceilings. He said that was why a 5-ton was there and needed. I asked about a comprehensive exam, and he said there was no need as it had previously been done by the builder and their engineers. I had indicated a comprehensive exam was important to me in bidder selection. I specifically asked about an energy efficiency exam and he said it could be done after the AC install and they would often throw it in. He didn't look at any other items, and quickly gave me a bid.

I think I would prefer a comprehensive exam and efficiency upgrades *prior* to installing a new system as this could impact system size. Additionally, if the initial installers chose a system that was too large, it would be good to detect this.

I asked the technician if APS offered rebates on AC installations. He said no, that they said they were too poor. I later contacted APS and found that they do offer a rebate on qualified AC installations. --I also learned that APS offers a $30 rebate on certain smart thermostats, including Ecobee, but not the FocusPro 5000 (as it is a basic non-programmable thermostat).

It also bothered me that on another recent visit this year, the same tech told me that the price of R22 was going up and this would make maintaining my system more difficult and he suggested getting a new one sooner than later. I told him that per news reports, the price of R22 had actually been falling. He said I seemed well-informed.

Overall, it's my fault for not being diligent in vendor selection. In the past, I found Jaycox to be an economical choice. I know ownership has shifted to the kids from the parent in recent years. I have appreciated that Jaycox responds quickly to service calls. --On the other hand, as is clear from the above, I feel price-gouged on the overly basic thermostat that I have. --I understood the service manager to say that they usually carry two types of thermostats on the trucks (not sure what the other is). I got stuck with an overly basic one (one temperature only) at a high price.

I guess I am glad I learned a lesson on a smaller priced job.

Jorge was terrific. Had dated AC unit that likely needed replaced. He was out next day and provided quote for new unit. He Manuel (sp) and crew had new unit up a few days later. Had used Flores AC until they were bought out and found Jorge through Yelp. Have had nothing but great experiences with family since moving here and this time was no different. Dependable, honest and hard working. Highly recommend

Excellent service. Went to great lengths to solve a pesky problem and make things right. Always professional.

Robert did an awesome job for a reasonable price. Good attitude, worked super hard, got it done in a timely fashion. Will definitely be using him again for anything we need hvac related. Recommend him highly. He replaced our air handler and condenser and relocated it all in one day.

Very helpful and honest company. They were able to complete the requested work very quickly. I would definitely use them again.

We thought there was something wrong with our AC, but they came out and checked it for quite a while actually. Our AC units were fine and they didn't charge us a thing. And this was during the high heat of the summer!

I called Hobaica Services because they were an authorized dealer for Lennox air conditioners.  I will give them props because their technician, Kris, was very timely, courteous and professional.  However, $360 to replace the condenser capacitor is outrageous!  Shade Tree Mechanical Contractors replaced the part for $150.

My parents purchased a home and needed a new unit and new ductwork. LRG did a fantastic job. The pricing was fair and the work was completed fairly quickly. Very professional. LRG is the way to go!

Fixed an issue with our heater.  They were quick to respond, quick to come out and the problem was solved within an hour.  Price seemed right as well.  Thanks for a job well done!

I am so happy and very satisfied with the service of Jake C. and his brother Finley of Transcend Air heating and cooling.
He came in a same day I called him,
he's very knowledgeable and told me about the cause of the issue and what to do and don't.
I will definitely recommend him and transcend to family and friends. I appreciate you Jake C.

Please give them a call.

Referred by a friend, I called and Pedro answered very quickly.  Very polite, helpful  and quick. My unit was old and required special parts. When the unit was returned to working order but not quite how it was before due to the parts I ordered they gave me a full refund. I will definitely  be calling again when I am able to replace my entire Unit.

Just got a new house with 18 year old units.  Based on my prior experience Dalen was the only guy to call.  He evaluated our needs and proposed new systems.  They were installed this week and what a difference in air flow.  As we hit 100 degrees in the valley, reliable units are a must.  The installers we neat, professional and respectful.  Jose and Daniel did a great job for us.  The owner is honest, service is timely and the employees are hard working, great guys.  You will not be disappointed with this company.

Our service technician Brian was professional, competent and courteous. I have always had good luck with Accutemp keeping in my air blowing cold. Brian reminded me to never let the power company take my three phase power and gave me some other pointers. Thanks Brian!

Do not try this company. They are way overpriced! The guy is very nice, but they just charge you way more than other ac companies. I won't recommend !

Both of our AC units were on their last leg, house is about 20yrs old. I got quotes from 5 different companies, many of which were much larger, lots of the larger ones sent out dedicated sales people which was kind of a red flag for me that they need to charge higher prices for all of their extra employees. I'm really glad that I found DeModica Air, Jon Jon came out the day after I called him, explained all of my options, including patching my existing units which he said he could get them to last probably another 3 years. But he recommended replacement and we are glad we went with his recommendation. He had both units replaced, along with the air handlers in just 2 days. I highly recommend giving them a shot, at least invite them to give you a quote.

We called got a call back right away. Had a technician Jeff come out the same day. Had our Air conditioner installed 2 days later. Very Quick respond. They did a very good job. Thanks for your service Garrett

Last month our a/c stopped working. We filed a claim with our home warranty company on a Saturday and I was so worried that we were going to be without a/c for several days. Being August, 8 months pregnant, and also having a 1 year old I was very concerned! My husband left a message on Sunday, and someone contacted him back letting him know they would be out early Monday. The communication was great and the tech who came had the part we needed on hand and fixed it right away. I was so thankful! Great customer service and no further problems, couldn't ask for better!

I have a fairly new home, built less than 2 years ago, and my tankless water heater went out a few weeks ago. The company charged me for a part I didn't need that was still under warranty. It took two weeks for them to finally fix it and all it needed was an electronic master reset.

I reached out to ask about why they charged me for a part I didn't need and they said due to all the time they spent here and on the phone with tech support.

Here's the issue I hope you correct going forward so it doesn't impact future customers:

1) Your technician didn't spend more than 5 minutes here the first time. He didn't troubleshoot anything. I told him the code and what I looked up online that led me to calling you. He said yup that's it. Then he left.

2) Had he troubleshot the issue it could've been resolved that day and we wouldn't have been without hot water for two weeks. Also, this would've prevented the ordering of a part that was unnecessary.

3) The second technician said he's not a plumber, rather he's an HVAC guy. I think having the properly trained technician would have sped up the job, reducing time wasted on troubleshooting a master reset.

I am giving 2 stars instead of 1 because  I am thankful the last technician that came out was honest and was able to resolve it and get the water heater working.

They came out and I had a room that was warm and they had no solution. The owner, who says he owns it, was full of excuses. I called Reeis and they listened to my issue and gave me a solution that works

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