After having my AC unit serviced by South Valley AC & Heating, I started experiencing an…read moreintermittent issue where the compressor would stop running while the indoor fan continued blowing warm air. If I shut the system off for a while and turned it back on, it would sometimes work again--but the problem was inconsistent and difficult to reproduce. What really impressed me was South Valley AC & Heating's commitment to making it right. They came back out three additional times as a courtesy to diagnose the problem. The first two visits were challenging because the compressor was working normally when they arrived, so there wasn't an obvious issue to find. On the third visit, they happened to arrive while the compressor was acting up, which allowed them to identify and fix the problem. I really appreciated that they stood behind their work and didn't give up just because the issue was intermittent. They were professional, responsive, and genuinely wanted to make sure my AC was working properly before considering the job finished. It's easy to provide good service when the problem is obvious. It's much harder to stick with a customer through an intermittent issue, and that's exactly what South Valley AC & Heating did. I highly recommend them for their honesty, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction.

I was able to set up an appointment and have a technician come out to check our air conditioner. A…read morevent in one of the bedrooms did not seem to be working properly. The technician did a thorough job checking the system and finding the reason for the limited air flow. We were very pleased with the service provided and will continue using this business for our future HVAC needs.

Arquimidez did a fantastic job repairing the transformer in our AC furnace at a reasonable price…read more 100% recommend their services. Thank you, Central California Air!

This company caused us three different attempts to get our ac fixed. Replaced components came back…read moretwice to get said part replaced because it kept failing. Third time it recently failed the second time they came down it was like pulling teeth for them to come fix their rigged repairs. Had to call several times. Kept flaking on the days they scheduled us. This third time their replacement part failed We called another company to come and look at it. The tech showed us what was rigged to replace the parts they said they replaced. They cut off certain components to make things "function". When you pay for service you expect to have the job done right not have things rigged to "make things work". Have some integrity Central California Air......

I am sharing this review to document my full experience with McKenney's Air Conditioning, from…read moreservice through final resolution. McKenney's originally installed my HVAC system and later returned after water was visibly draining from the secondary condensate system, which their technician explained indicated the primary system was not functioning properly. During that visit, they determined the drain pan from their prior installation was unlevel and reworked the primary condensate drain line, including resoldering copper piping. Secondary safety sensors were also installed at that time. Despite this work, the system was left in a condition that later failed, resulting in sudden water damage inside my home. Emergency mitigation and repairs were required and paid for out of pocket. I made repeated good-faith efforts to resolve the issue directly with McKenney's and through their liability insurer. Their insurer later acknowledged in writing that the condensate drain configuration did not include a vent/standpipe, yet responsibility for the damage was still denied. McKenney's also refused to pay for emergency services that were verbally authorized at the time. I pursued the matter through small claims court but did not prevail. While the legal outcome was not in my favor, the facts of the loss never changed: water damage occurred, repairs were necessary, and the costs were real and documented. Ultimately, my homeowners insurance paid the claim and is now pursuing subrogation against McKenney's and/or their insurers. Subrogation means the insurance company steps into the homeowner's shoes to recover the money it paid from the party it determines is responsible. Insurance companies do not pursue subrogation unless they conclude there is a legitimate basis to do so. In my experience, this loss resulted from negligent and faulty workmanship, specifically the failure to leave the system in a properly functioning condition after service. This was a preventable failure that occurred only after McKenney's performed work on the system. The small claims outcome reflected a misunderstanding of how the loss occurred, not an absence of evidence, and left me carrying the burden until my insurer stepped in. In my opinion, homeowners should avoid McKenney's Air Conditioning. There are many reputable HVAC companies that stand behind their work, correct their own mistakes, and do not force customers through months of stress, escalation, and financial exposure to resolve preventable damage. Based on my experience, McKenney's did not demonstrate the level of care, accountability, or professionalism homeowners should expect when trusting a contractor with their home.

Wow, what a difference competences makes. Had a heating failure, called a neighbor who own a HVAC…read moreshop. Came out the diagnosed the problem; could be this, maybe that, we'll get back with parts costs. Between the "repairs" that we won;t guarantee wil FIX the problem, then the replacement costss -as recommended by first firm. We sent into sticker shock. Called a second opinion in just in case! Second opinion revealed that both "faults" first diagnosed were 100% wrong, the repairs were made in less than a day at a fraction of the costs. Do yourself a favor, call Dave @McKenney's, you will be glad you did so. Repairs done on 2/21/2025

Called these guys to come look at an AC unit that stopped working. From start to finish, the team…read moreat Rudy's was professional and genuine. They did not try and upsell me and explained things to me in a way I could understand. The tech, Albaro was friendly and efficient. He got right to work and explained things as needed to keep me updated. After he did his assessment of the unit and issue, he showed me the estimate to ask for confirmation to do the work and I did not feel like Rudy's was over-charging me. I hope I don't have to see an AC tech anytime soon, but if I do, I'm calling these guys again!

June 26, 2026 . Bakersfield (93306) Rapid response. Knowledgeable service person. Thorough. Had all…read moreneeded equipment. Mannered. Helpful. Thank you, Julian. Will call again for check up.

My ac was no longer blowing cool air. The unit is under warranty. So I called Monarch, where we…read morepurchased the unit. They were late and then told me they couldn't get there until Monday, 5 days away. Insisting this needs taken care and can't wait. They finally showed up. First they told me I needed to expand my ductwork, that the unit was too much for the current set up. I said, you mean the unit you guys sold us? That was going to be around $17 grand. After getting past that nonsense he tells me it was going to cost $3800, minimum. Told monarch I was getting a second opinion, that's way too much money for a new unit. Called Lara's, they came the next morning and for $890 I had my ac back. Most of that was Freon. Both workers were very polite and had everything fixed and tidy in about an hour. Thank you Jose Stay far away from Monarch!

I found them on Facebook and I'm SO GLAD I DID! At first I thought their prices were too good to be…read moretrue so I looked them up with their contractors license number and was skeptical at first. After I realized they were legit I decided to give them a chance. I already had a heater in this house but decided to take advantage of their pricing to add AC! Not only was he super nice and we built a good relationship but the work they did is amazing! They really went above and beyond too because they relocated my intake vent thing. The location my suction vent thing was at originally was an eyesore, so they went into the crawl space and relocated for a very good price . I'm just so grateful honestly and if I could give them ten starts I would.

Our A/C went out on Saturday and had a leak at the evaporator and the condenser coil. We called Ted…read moreand he saved the day bringing 2 portable (Loaner) AC units with him as we figured out what we were going to do. We purchased an inverter AC system from him and it was slightly more expensive than a standard AC unit, but much more energy efficient and half the foot print. The new system was up and running two days later and it is freezing inside. Ted went above and beyond to keep us out of the heat and we appreciate that very much. Great customer service and care !!

Amazing customer service. I called Ted first to help diagnose what might be wrong with my Carrier…read morefurnace, because no one in Bakersfield could identify the actual issue. I had hired two people before Ted, and all they told me was that it just needed a cleaning but they were completely wrong. Ted took the time to thoroughly troubleshoot, checking every possibility step by step, and he finally found the real problem. The next day, he picked up the parts and installed everything that same afternoon. Ted is truly an incredible professional. I've never spoken with someone so knowledgeable and thoughtful about HVAC. He's a total rock star. I've already recommended him to my neighbor, and honestly, I think more people in the community will be dealing with the same issue and could really benefit from his help.

Techs responded quickly, arrived on site on time and provided a professional quote quickly.read more

Great company to work with really well organized was able to help my mom get what she needed. It's…read moretrue to their word. They definitely helped. They're really nice people. They really stand by their work, even though we had a small issue they stood by their work came back the next time and fixed it and now we've had no issues. I really appreciate local businesses that not only do the work but but standby their work and that is important for me as I get great customer service and the value for what I'm working for.

i will never do business with these people my father was…read morebeing transported by ambulance and somebody driving this van cut them off and almsot hit them because they just had to get over on the right lane to enter the freeway!!! and then he had the nerve to roll down the window and flip off our first responders!!! how dare he do that! so unprofessional and the fact that he almost hit the ambulance due to his lack of common sense to merge earlier and at a safer time, i honestly wish he would have so we could have pressed charges!!!! so unprofessional and inconsiderate especially to our first responders who do their best to help others. shme on you guys. i will be telling everyone not to do business with such nasty people luckily the ambulance company has cameras

Highly recommend. They are the only AC business I will use. They are always fast and friendly and…read moredo fantastic work at a good price