Mario did some basic repair on my AC condenser during the recent heat wave. Something didn't add up with regards to pricing for his work. After paying, I looked into the cost of parts used and realized I was charged approximately $900/ hr for labor. Mario is not transparent about what he charges for labor versus parts, inflates costs of parts by 2-4x compared to what you can buy the same part on the internet, and as a result charges an unreasonable price for his services. If you are still considering hiring Mario, ask him for breakdown of cost of parts vs labor. Be prepared for evasive responses that he does not charge separately for parts and labor but for the whole project. What is he trying to hide? Be prepared for a story about "his supplier" versus "internet prices". If he does provide the cost of parts, verify that this is a reasonable price by googling the part number. Multiple vendors online offer overnight shipping for reasonable rates (for example, repairclinic.com). Subtract the ACTUAL cost of parts from his total estimate to understand what he charges per hour for his labor. If you are ok with it, go for it. As far as a short summary of my repair, it required replacing my condenser fan motor, replacing a capacitor, and recharging approximately 6lbs of r-22. He charged me $2200 of which materials/ parts cost less than $300. Labor was less than 2 hours. R-22 can be bought for $40/lb ( total $240 for 6lbs, see pics ). Capacitor probably costs about $25 at most. I provided the motor myself after I got suspicious when Mario said he has never seen a condenser motor for my type of unit for less than $700. I was able to find the same exact part for $175 plus $30 overnight shipping. For the R-22, he charged me $275/ lb including labor, which took all of 15 min. When conducting the replacement of the condenser motor, he tried to cover his tracks by commenting how this is the cheapest motor he has ever seen. I have since googled 1/4HP condenser motors (see pics). There are dozens of models and they almost all cost less than $200, with most around the $120 mark. There is nothing special about my motor. How can it be true that he has never seen such a motor for less than $700? I understand that some internet suppliers can offer lower costs than what he can source, and I would be ok with 20-25% markup, but not 2-4x of what the part is sold from multiple suppliers on the internet. read more

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Mario is a great guy. He came by my home within an hour after my condensation pump failed. He carefully and thoroughly explained the issues and how to fix it. I'm grateful he was able to squeeze me in because he seemed pretty busy! Thanks again! read more

My air conditioner broke down on one of the hottest days this summer. It was at the end of the day on a Saturday and they were near closing time. But they came out and checked the conditioner, let me know what the problem was and fixed it at that time at a good price. I do recommend them for sure. read more

I had such a good experience with Mario in the summer of 2016 (my AC broke and it was HOT outside) that when my heat suddenly stopped working yesterday, he was the first person I thought to call. Even though he was booked solid, Mario was willing to work late in order to come by and help us. He assessed the problem, was incredibly transparent about the prices and options and came back first thing this morning to fix the unit. Mario is an GREAT communicator, punctual and most importantly, I 100% trust his and his work. read more

Mario really rehabbed my entire HVAC system; from fixing a power issue, to replacing the starter on the heater and also sealing the vent work on the roof. The entire process was not inexpensive but much needed and all his work is quality. Mario was very communicative during the whole process and finished everything very quickly. read more

Extremely happy with Mario!!! We called 4 different companies to get estimates after our air conditioning broke down in the middle of the heat wave. Ever since our first conversation on the phone with Mario my wife told me I have a good feeling about this company. She was right!! Mario took the time to explain every single detail for the type of work we needed to do. After we hired Mario, he scheduled the job as soon as two days after our decision. He sent Luis and his crew to do the work and we can say that we couldn't be happier. Job was done perfectly and clean during within the time given. We had bad experiences in the past with different contractors and that was the reason we were very cautious this time. This company gave us a very good experience. It took us over a moth to review their work but We highly recommend this company.. Thank you guys! read more

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Our old hvac system unfortunately became un repairable during the rain and cold spell. On top of it , the ducts were asbestos so they needed replacing! Ugh ! I called up one place that was very corporate and seemed like they were taking advantage of the situation. When I called up Air Conditioning & Heating Services, the call was way more honest and straightforward! Mario explained his approach and then came out to look at the job. He explained the options and gave me the decision to make. He made an effort to schedule the job around my work which was really appreciated. Jose and the crew were very professional and very efficient. They did the entire job in two days with some rework on the base of the furnace ! Now we are warm and will be cool in the summer! Highly recommend them!! read more

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After relying on Mario for several years to keep our old A/C and furnace going, finally the fan went and we had to replace the entire system. Mario installed all new, more efficient components (compressor, furnace and fan) for less money than I was afraid it would cost. As usual he showed up on time, worked efficiently, fixed some other old ductwork and insulation as well, and finished early. No complaints here! This guy knows his stuff and the work is solid. Highly recommend. read more

I've found my AC guy. There is no question who I'll call next time (because you know there is always a next time) my AC has issues. We found water in our basement and it looked to be coming from the AC unit. I called them at 10am and by 2pm we had a new pump installed. Quick, efficient, knowledgeable, professional -- just call them. This random yelp reviewer gives his wholehearted seal of approval. read more

Wish I could give 10 stars after the service we received. Recommend Mario without reservation. Our furnace suddenly stopped working in the middle of a very cold day. We called Mario, as we had used him 6 years ago and were incredibly happy with his services then. #1- He rearranged his schedule to squeeze us in, and skillfully diagnosed the problem, which is a very complex one. We were so impressed with his extensive knowledge and ability to explain to us what the problem was. We have an old historic home, with a super outdated and intricate heating system. #2- Mario literally bent over backwards, calling all of his contacts in the industry, to source a really obscure part for our unit. He told us that there was a possibility that we'd have to replace the entire unit, which could cost 18k. He was very upfront and said that the replacement part might not be able to fix the problem, but that we could try that as a first measure, which was much less expense. He very easily could have milked us for every penny that we were worth, but instead, he guided us towards the more economical option and was able to fix the unit. Furthermore, he drove all around town on a Friday afternoon in the rain to find us the multiple parts we ended up needing, because he knew we were freezing! Mario is downright a good person-- and spoke to us about the challenges his industry is facing right now, which leads me to... #3- I don't trust the review from "Happy V.", who left a review of less than 5 stars. Mario spoke to us specifically about this incident, and how much the review has hurt his business. There is no way that Mario would take someone for a ride like this. Unfortunately, parts sold online are untrustworthy (and offer zero warranties), and the price of refrigerant and copper this year is outrageous. He told us not to do some work that we're thinking of doing because the prices are too high right now, rather than advise us to get work done so that he could get a job. read more

Mario was really knowledgeable and professional on the phone, and when he arrived he quickly figured out the problem, explained it to me, and solved it in short order. I asked a bunch of questions and he had no issues given me answers and explanations. Great service and I would absolutely recommend him. Very professional and there's a good reason for that 5 star rating. read more

Mario is THE BEST! Our AC broke during the most recent heat wave, and we were headed out of town the next day. We have a husky with a very thick coat, and we were panicking when other AC services said they couldn't make it out that day, as we didn't want to leave our pup + the dog sitter with just fans running. Luckily, Mario took down our address, called when he was in the area, and squeezed us in. He immediately knew what was wrong with our central AC unit, and how to fix it. The next day, we were good to go and our AC was working perfectly again! His prices were very fair, he was great at communicating with our property manager, and just had a great overall attitude and service. Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Mario and his crew were fantastic. We have wanted to install AC/Heating units in our house for a while now, and finally called some companies to find out more. Mario returned my call promptly, gave a detailed run-down, and answered all our questions very thoroughly. After reviewing the house situation, Mario advised us on what the best route is and which units are the best ones to get. Mario is reliable, trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable from the beginning, and that's why we decided to have him install our units. Mario and his crew's work was very tidy, clean, efficient, and it shows in the final result. They were extremely professional and organized (they were really neat and never left any mess, and even made sure to have large linens laid out on the floor so that the floors wouldn't get too dusty). The other reviewers have said this, and I couldn't agree more: it did feel like family with this company. They are friendly, professional, reliable, respectful, and honest. We are so glad and happy that we worked with Mario and his crew to have our AC/Heating units installed. We love these amazing units in our house! I would recommend Mario to anyone needing AC/Heating work. 10 stars! read more

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Mario and his team did an excellent job in our home. They were timely, polite and respectful. They worked quickly, cleanly and efficiently. They changed our furnace, AC unit and all attic piping. Everything is clean and works perfectly. They offered the best price for the quality appliance and work they provided. read more

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I strongly recommend Mario. He beat the competition by about 40% which saved me thousands of dollars. He was quick too.

Mario did an awesome job for 1/2 the quoted price of a larger company. He showed me where they'd marked up my invoice with unnecessary repairs and walked me through what was wrong with the unit and what was fine. He had my unit fully functional the next day. The results are great, but besides that, Mario is a really friendly and professional guy. He was great to work with and I'll be calling whenever I need help with ac or heating moving forward. Highly recommend. read more

These guys were really professional and top notch. I called when my AC was just blowing hot air. Mario walked me through a diagnosis of the problem over the phone, and very clearly told me what the issue was-- no more coolant. Also the coolant was an older kind. I'm slightly curious & technical and I asked more questions about the system and Mario answered in plain English. I definitely left that phone call with a deeper understanding of my HVAC system, haha. A quick day later a tech was over, and the problem was fixed quickly and efficiently. It doesn't get better with customer service with these guys. Everything was explained to me in plain English. They didn't even sugercoat the potential cost, so you know what you're getting into (not that it cost that much at all! pretty cheap actually). I definitely appreciate and notice the professionalism and that you guys go the extra step above and beyond ! Thanks! read more

Mario was amazing. The AC went out on Sunday. I called him this morning and it was fixed by lunch. Reliable, quick, honest and the price was doable. He seems to have a high work ethic and is quite professional. He explained the AC repair job in detail and fixed it within a few hours. Will definitely keep his number and use his services for future needs. read more

I rarely write reviews, but my experience with Mario's company was exceptional. We live in an older house in LA and we've gotten along with a floor heater and window air conditioner for 30 years. However, the heater gave out this year and it couldn't be fixed due to unavailability of parts. So it was time to bite the bullet and have a modern heating and air conditioning system installed. We looked on Yelp and saw Mario's excellent reviews, so we called and he came over and clearly explained everything to us. He was able to start the job the following week, and he and his assistant Carlos completed the full roof installation in three days. Mario is certainly one of the most knowledgeable and capable contractors we've ever had. And besides, he is friendly and considerate in every respect - personable in a way that's very hard to find these days. I would unreservedly recommend Mario to family, friends, and anyone else who needs high-quality HVAC services. read more

Really happy with the work Mario, Luis, and Raul did installing a mini-split AC system at our house. When Mario came out to see what needed to be done and develop an estimate, he took his time to carefully consider options for our house and figure out the best placement for it. He had some really helpful pointers that only someone doing this for a long time, and with a great attention to detail, would have. Mario and Luis were always very responsive when I had questions. The team was prompt and on time for the install date. They were organized and cleaned up after themselves perfectly. They were really great in every way. I found the company here on Yelp, and I can be skeptical of overly glowing reviews. The reviews are true--Mario has a large number of really grateful customers thanks to him and his team's honest and skilled work. read more

Extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I had a broken motor in my AC and they located a new motor extremely quickly over the weekend and fixed the issue in a very short turn around time. I will absolutely use them again! read more

Mario was amazing! He showed up same day and was able to quickly diagnose and solve my problem. We had cold air flowing again in less than an hour! Extremely knowledgeable, professional, precise and friendly. We found our new HVAC guy! read more

Mario was very responsive and took the time to explain what was wrong with our AC. He was on-time and fixed our AC compressor quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Mario and his team for your HVAC needs and will be calling him next time we need someone! read more

I ended up using another company because this one was booked up. But I was absolutely amazed by MARIO who not only responded to all my questions knowing that he would not be paid by me. He also provided priceless info to me regarding the type of the A/C I had and new rules and regulations applicable to my case. The information enabled me to make the right decision and to choose the best co. for service. Thank you MARIO !!! read more

Fantastic service from Mario and his crew. They bent over backwards to accommodate an emergency on a holiday weekend, came on time, wearing masks and having all the equipment needed. This was a difficult job which they did perfectly and on budget - they even refused additional cash for working on a holiday weekend. Recommend them very highly. read more

Was as straightforward as promised by other positive reviewers here. Fast, very good at explaining issues and possible complications before coming over, and then resolved it quickly (and w/out the feared complications) once here. Will definitely use Mario again. read more

I highly recommend Mario and his team. We'd actually reached out to him for something different but thanks to his great suggestions, we ended up going a different route and saving a lot of money in the long run. Of everyone we contacted, Mario was already our favorite from inception because his vast knowledge of air conditioners was evident in his prompt replies. Also, we were impressed at how much information he was willing to provide without even being hired. He was generous with his time even before meeting him, which was appreciated (we got 1-5 word responses from some other providers and sometimes had to wait many days just to get that). When he arrived to inspect the job site he was on time, super clean, and easy on the eyes ;) He pointed out many things we hadn't thought of, including possible issues our contractor or other providers hadn't noticed. He worked well with our electricians that were present that day and even went above and beyond with suggestions for them. His charges were fair and he definitely earned it! He made the entire process of getting a new AC unit as easy and quick as possible. His professionalism, knowledge, attentiveness and friendly personality made it a pleasure to work with him. We've already recommended him to a friend and wouldn't hesitate to use him again! read more

Mario and his crew were very efficient and respectful. My heating/AC was well past the sell by date and they explained how a replacement would improve energy consumption and regulate the temperatures more effectively. They showed up when they said they would, cleaned up any mess the work created and were informative and congenial. I have odd work hours and Mario made it a point to come back later to explain the new system. I would happily work with this company again. I recommend without reservation. read more

During the hottest part of this summer I caved and decided my old 1920s home needed central air conditioning. Found Mario on Yelp and he replied promptly to my inquiry and came out and gave an estimate. I decided to go with Mario both because he offered me the best deal and because he seemed smart, capable, and honest. On all of those measures, he did not disappoint. Mario installed my air conditioning system the following week. He did it in two days flat and for the past two months it's run without a hitch. My home is definitely cooler and more livable as a result, so count me among Mario's satisfied customers. read more

Mario is the man! Very honest work from this man and his team. Called on a Tuesday morning and he showed up 20 mins later, checked out my unit and explained all of my options. Returned the next day ON TIME and worked on the problem. He was there for a while to make sure everything was working and even explained my next move if it was to break down again. He is not one of those specialist who are just interested in taking your money for the first and last time, he makes sure that you're satisfied. I for sure will use these guys for future A/C & heat problems. THANKS AGAIN MARIO. read more

Mario came out for an estimate, as did other companies. I felt he was honest and also had great reviews. The others, not so much. Luis and Raul did the actual work, replacing an attic HVAC that used R22 coolant and had heating problems. They did the work switching units in two days and did a neat job of it. I'd recommend them to you if you need HVAC help. read more

When we moved into our new house, we got a bunch of names of contractors from friends. Then, when we needed work on our AC system, we started calling them. Long story short, those people weren't that responsive, so I went to Yelp. And I'm so glad I did! If you're reading this post because you need a new HVAC person, look no further. Mario is your person. He talked me through the issues we were having over the phone, was prompt in all his appointments, and gave me many choices about the kinds of systems we could have installed. He ended up replacing our central unit for the first story, and installing a Mini-Split unit upstairs. He was amazing, thoughtful, professional, and affordable. Also, he had no problem when my 19-month old daughter kept wanting to hang out with him. He's the best. So if you need someone, call Mario! read more

We were yet again blindsided by the LA summer heat and turned on our AC after months of not using it only to discover that it was no longer blowing cold. I thought that surely I wouldn't be able to find a technician to come the day of, during this abrupt heatwave, when countless other Angelinos are simultaneously hitting up their local AC repair guys... but I thought wrong! Mario came out only a few hours after I called in and refilled my AC's freon, cleaned my vent, and left us with an AC that was, to quote Outkast, "cooler than a polar bear's toenails." And it was all at a very reasonable price. He even showed me which filters to buy on Amazon in order to prevent any future clogging. These guys are the real deal. Highly recommended. read more

I had a great experience working Mario and his team. We started having trouble with our AC on a Saturday afternoon with the temperature in the mid-90s. Although my house is located on the outside of his normal service area, he was able to send one of his guys, Luis, to check out our AC unit in just over an hour. Luis was quick, informative, and professional. Mario called multiple times to check in throughout the process, and he gave me a very fair price for the work. I would definitely work with Mario and company again in the future. read more

I'm very happy I found Mario & his company on Yelp. Our air conditioner stopped producing cold air during our latest heatwave. Mario responded to my call immediately and was able to get his technician to the house the following morning. We were told our unit is very old, most of the parts are discontinued and we'll need to replace the entire unit within the next 18-24 month. However, there was no "hard sell" and he said there's still some "life" in it as long as it's maintained on a more regular basis until we're ready to "bite the bullet" and put in a new system. He was very helpful and I would recommend this company to anyone in need of repair. read more

I am not a customer and yet I have received excellent service from Mario! So I had been quoted $300 to replace what the previous company had referred to as "refrigeration line insulation". I found Mario's number through yelp and decided to call him and see if I could get a quote from him. He was extremely honest in telling me that he unfortunately (bummer!) did not cater my area. Instead of just hanging up, he proceeded in finding out what the problem was. To my delight, he figured out that all that was needed was to replace the foam insulation on the copper wire, which costs about $20 and could be done on my own. He saved me $280 and more importantly showed me that there are still some honest people in this business (which are getting harder to find by the day!) Thanks a lot Mario, I am truly grateful for your help!! read more

Mario sent out Luis and Raul, who took a day and a half to install a Goodman heat pump, then Mario came back for the finishing touches. Looks good, works good, and everything went smoothly and exactly as he'd laid out. He does a great job explaining all the details. Going forward, we'll use them for all our AC and furnace needs. read more

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Called on Saturday morning cause air was not working properly. Mario came out within 1 hour and fixef the issue. Very knowledgeable and answers all questions. I highly recommend him and this company. read more

They saved us from the crazy heatwave by fitting us in on Saturday on the same day that I called, when it was 105 in LA! Great response time, very friendly service, good pricing. The company that installed our AC didn't even call me back on Saturday and two others didn't pick up either, so I'll use this company from now on. read more

Mario was amazing. He is the best repairman of any sort I have worked with. Extremely dedicated, professional and friendly. He went out of his way to get my AC fixed asap. He first came by on Labor Day with his son! read more