Fast, efficient and friendly. Did a great job, great price!! Absolutely will use them again!!

Our A/C quit and I called up Ideal. Elaine was able to get a tech out to me ASAP. Matt was very helpful. He explained all my options very clearly all the pros and cons of each. That aloud me to make the best decision for our household usage. My experience with Ideal was ideal! read more

Chose this company to install my AC and couldn't be happier! First there was Ryan who went over every detail with me, then Eric and his team who couldn't be more professional and hard working polite gentlemen. I intend to let everyone know about how great this company is if they are in need of an AC. read more

Three years ago, we left a glowing review about our experience getting new AC Systems installed by Ideal. You can check that out on Google. The positive experience continues. Three weeks ago, on a Monday, we awoke to discover our main AC system was down. Ideal contacted us before we could contact them to inform us they had noted the error messages and were ready to schedule a service call. That same day, they arrived to diagnose a dead compressor. Fortunately, we were still covered by an extended product and service warranty. It took a while for the replacement compressor to arrive from their distributor. In the meantime, they provided us with a portable AC unit for our bedroom. The day after it arrived, they installed the new compressor. This occurred during the brutal heat wave we've all been enduring. It's one thing for a company to do a good job installing a new system. It's quite another to deliver quality service on an ongoing basis. That seems to be less and less prevalent nowadays, so kudos to Ideal for maintaining their high-quality service standards. read more

Received 3 quotes, and only Ideal didn't try to upsell me on more expensive fiberglass when what I already had was cellulose, which is also more than appropriate and effective for my situation. Two other quotes didn't even mention other options and were 3-4x in price. Actual work was completed efficiently and effectively. read more

Great customer service! Quick response time and great communication. My Technician was Matthew. He was prompt, courteous, thorough and professional. Great service all around. Highly recommend. read more

I specifically mentioned APS rebates while talking to the salesman and was told a month after the work was done and paid for that an Energy Audit was required in order to qualify for them. It would have been nice if the salesman had told me that at the time. read more

On time. Great service. Solved my A/C problem. Ideal will be my air conditioning company going forward. Alex was a very good technician and representative for Ideal. read more

As a home owner and business owner I'm in charge of making sure our AC is running. We have had Ideal Air help us in our time of need at both my home and business. They were quick to get back to me and fast to get out and fix our AC's when needed. They did not try to sell me anything we did not need, they explained the issue(s) and the best way to resolve them then did the job. I definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC assistance at home or at their business. read more

I ordered a Home Energy Audit from Ideal Energy and was not all that impressed. To start, the original appointment was canceled the day of, an hour before the appointment time for a truck being in the shop. While I understand that shit happens - if a truck is in the shop then you probably knew this before 1hr prior to my appointment. So why wait? Luckily I am very flexible and could do it the following day. The following day they were on time. Secondly, prior to the appointment they want your SRP number and also a copy of the last year's bills. I gave them the number and a printout of 12 of my last bills. Once the final report was given, it seemed like absolutely no attention was given to all the past bills. I'm not sure if I fully understood what the audit was supposed to be and not be. I expected a report to be given of "this is your house, this is what you can do to save money, these are what things cost, and these are your best options with the best ROI." What I felt I received was "here is a new quote for a new AC and new ducting" Uh, thanks? In their defense, I know that my A/C and ducting is rigged and not in the best shape. If it was in good shape, they probably wouldn't have been there doing an audit. What bothered me about their audit conclusion was that they estimated my A/C units age, SEER, and efficiency. It literally says estimated on the report. Why is it estimated? Because they didn't want to bother with finding out the details of what the condenser unit and air handler unit's SPECs were. The stickers for both are plainly visible on both units so why couldn't you do diligence and cross reference the serial numbers? I think the most they did was look at the units and say that one unit was a Rheem and one unit was a Ruud and therefore they were not a matched unit and therefore not compatible. Likewise, with the ducts - the ductwork is not top notch, so get new shit. Again, for granted - I knew before the audit that the insulation and ductwork needed redone and that the AC was not top notch. But again my report was "your AC is old, so you need new. Your ductwork is not how we do ductwork today, so it needs replaced. your insulation is not thick enough so get some more." There was no mention of other power sucking sources in the house, despite having a pool. No mention of the quality or presence of windows, sun shades, solar panels, water heaters, or energy saving devices... Just, you need a new A/C, new ducting, and new insulation. What I wanted for was an audit. What I received was a quote for a new AC. read more

I want to thank Ideal Energy for their integrity, and professionalism. We have used Ideal for any A/C, vent, duct , heater work that had come up in the last years. In the early spring, my husband had scheduled some work to be done and paid half of the total expected bill. Shortly my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he lived only 90 days. The team promptly refund our payment, when I decide to proceed with the work, I will absolutely use Ideal. read more

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Really happy with their efficiency, price estimates and service. We selected from their excellent reviews and were not disappointed. The service requested did take longer than anticipated but was completed properly. We highly recommend Ideal and will continue to use them in the future. read more

Ideal Air was absolutely amazing! My AC was tripping my master breaker due to a storm in the middle of the night so I reached out to a handful of different companies on Yelp at about 3:00am on a Sunday. Ideal responded at about 5/5:30am that same day and was the only company that attempted to troubleshoot with me via messaging to see if I could fix it myself (for FREE). With their help I was able to fix it so the AC didn't trip my breaker (everyone make sure you're changing your air filters!). However, due to the master breaker being tripped several times in the night, it caused another issue and my Nest thermostat was acting up a couple hours later and I did not have any AC. I contacted Ideal again to see if they could send a service tech out to help and Elaine could not have been more helpful, nice, and accommodating. Tae came out the same day and was able to get to the root of the problem really quickly. He was absolutely professional, beyond helpful, and understanding. We ended up switching from a Nest to an Ecobee on his advisement and everything has been running so smoothly. I have already told all of my friends and family about Ideal Air and they will be the only company I use for AC needs moving forward. I also love that the techs do not work off of commission so there was absolutely no upselling or pressure from Tae. Go with Ideal! You won't be disappointed! Thank you again Tae and Elaine!! I owe you both read more

Adam W. is so awesome. He's been by working on our finicky system three times now and we appreciate him so much. We'll be using for all our AC needs. read more

Wes came out for my energy audit. Very thorough and professional with photos and extensive information. The work crew was wonderful! Michael, Jordan, Camari and Keaton worked so well as a team. It's the sign of a good company when you hear laughter and camaraderie working in a hot attic! They prepped and completed work and explained what they were doing. They listened to my concerns for hotspots in the house and educated me during the process (which I appreciated). Thank you for not only doing great work, but being so positive. read more

Matthew was able to accommodate my schedule since I get off early in the morning at 5 am. He was very professional, knowledgeable and punctual. Excellent customer service and value! read more

Amazing service. Air conditioning stopped cooling so went to Yelp and just was looking through the different suggestions and this company had high ratings. Called them at 2pm and Adam Wilczynski was here by 3pm on the same day. Very nice young man and very professional. The company should be proud to have him working for them. read more

Ideal Air technicians (Joe, Camari, and their teams) did an amazing job with installing a mini split in my master bedroom and also blowing in more insulation into the attic. They were very thorough in their work. Before even beginning to do anything, they covered my floors with paper, covered the corner of the walls, and put plastic over any furniture that was around their work area. My attic was prepped before insulation was blown in by protecting around the can lights, insulating around electrical, etc. After all the insulation was blown in, they installed wood on the 3 sides of the attic hatch to keep the insulation in the attic and also insulated the attic door. As for the mini split, they communicated well and made sure I was onboard with the placement of both indoor and outdoor units before cutting through the wall. Everyone did an amazing job, communicated well, and took pride in their work. Everyone was so professional throughout the whole process, and I am so happy I went with Ideal Air. read more

Annual service was performed and a replacement part was recommended. Owner explained the situation and was amenable to working out a logical solution. We have used Ideal Energy for a number of years and appreciate the concern for providing good customer service. read more

If you're looking for a top of the line AC contractor, look no further. When our old AC unit finally died, we called Ideal Energy to come look at it and see if there was a fix. They sent out their tech quickly and texted and emailed us with a two hour window when to expect their tech to arrive. The text contained a picture of the technician, so we knew who to look for. When the tech was on his way, we got a second text letting us know he was arriving shortly. So nice!! The tech was knowledgeable and tried to repair the issue, but sadly, our VERY OLD unit was beyond help. Ideal helped us pick a new unit, discussing all the pros and cons of staying with a 5-ton unit instead of other options, which might be more energy-efficient. They even added a smart thermostat so our new AC unit would run as efficiently as possible. The new AC unit is whisper quiet and super efficient! I would recommend Ideal Energy for anyone needing an A++ expert team for their AC or energy efficiency issues. read more

Recently our 30 year old AC stopped working and I called Ideal Energy to come out an assess it. The sent a technician named Chris, who was very knowledgeable and trustworthy, diagnosed that the compressor was indeed dead. They quickly gave me a few different options and I chose to go with their recommended options, which was a much more energy efficient new unit. A few days later Chris came back with the new unit and installed it. I couldn't be happier with the results. The new unit works so well! It cools our house within minutes and doesn't make a sound! I will definitely be recommending Ideal to everyone I know who has AC issues. read more

Gave me notice of arrival time. Arrived on time. Excellent work. Overall a very good service. I will be a customer of Ideal Air for a long time. read more

Update to last review - After the energy audit was conducted, some serious issues were identified. It was determined that for all intents and purposes, I might as well have had a 14" hole in my wall, just pumping cool air to the street. I was provided with a full report and a very reasonable quote to bring all of my insulation and ducting up to standards. I was also given a reasonable quote for upgrading my pool pump to a more efficient model. Long story short, when the work was all done, I compared the previous month's bill to the current month. The savings was, well...take a look. August billing cycle: $467 September billing cycle: $297 And I haven't even had the pump replaced...yet! Also to note, they helped me get all of the available rebates that I qualified for with SRP. I'll be calling Ideal Energy when I'm ready to upgrade the pool pump soon! read more

Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation - SRP bill before energy audit - August. SRP bill after audit and repairs - September - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've used Ideal at two separate properties and they provided excellent AC repair services at both. Very happy with the work that was done and their responsiveness and professionalism. They also have the best front office support I've ever experience with a contractor. I will definitely keep using them. read more

Came out quick and got me up and running. Can't ask for more than that when the house is 100. The technician was kind and helpful.

This recommendation is long over due. Alex and staff at Ideal Energy saved us from a pinch this summer when our AC unit stopped working. It was during the peak of the heat season at above 115. To top it off, the issue happened in the evening around 7pm. I contacted Alex that evening and he responded immediately. We were helped and a technician came by the next morning at 6am. We were so appreciative that we were seen so quickly and didn't have to suffer through the tough heat. Thank you!! Thank you!! Good people there and I highly recommend them for all your AC needs. read more

Ideal Air Conditioning just amazed us. We had a new system put in several years ago but Ideal Energy and they did a great job installing the system at that time. But fast forward to Tuesday this week and our AC went out!! It is miserable in Phoenix right now and we were furious, stressed and miserable. We called Ideal Air and Adam came out Wednesday to fix the system he did some repairs they system was up and running! However, but the time we got home the system had gone down again. We called Ideal Air again and they said they were going to have to replace the compressor but that would take a few weeks due to ordering and shipping. We obviously can't wait 2 weeks for a compressor so we set up a call with the owner of Ideal Air Alex and we went over all the issues we were experiences and some were our fault (as the customer) not being timely replacing the filters but there was an error on the companies side as well with setting up maintenance. So we did have quite a few issues to work through, but we did and Alex wanted to make us happy, and he succeeded! He had Adam come out Thursday morning to replace the whole AC unit we have a brand new Tran AC unit and they (Adam and a few other technicians) installed in less then 4 hours. We honestly could not be happier with this outcome. Alex really made everything right for us. We will not be using another company again, we will be customer's for life due to the companies hard work and dedication to us customers. Thank you Ideal Air for getting us a new system, being so cooperative, responsive and customer friendly. Alex and Adam have really gone above and beyond for us and we are beyond grateful. read more

So just to be honest we haven't technically gotten any services besides a free quote done by Ideal Energy but after having NUMEROUS air conditioning repair guys out I just had to review to say how thorough and professional Tanner was. Some of the guys today didn't even look in our attic, let alone measure our windows. Tanner, however, provided pictures and gave me more information than any other company. I wish I had the ladies name who called us from Ideal bc she was also thorough and professional but she mostly spoke with my husband. Having dealt with a home warranty who doesn't want to replace our unit, the multiple techs that they've sent out who also didn't want to do the work, and then the guys who have been out all day today giving us quotes, I can quite honestly say it was an absolute pleasure getting a quote from Ideal Energy. It seems like more than a few guys know we live in AZ and pretty much have no other choice (especially when your ac poops out and you're in a 89-94 degree house). Thank you again, if you haven't just gotten a new client, you have definitely gained a new cheerleader! UPDATE: we went with Ideal and are very happy with their services. We would suggest them to anyone in the future. read more

I could not of asked for a better experience than working with Ideal Energy. They communicated when they were coming they showed up went on time. They sent me text with pictures of the people that would be there. they perform the highest quality work that I've ever seen done by an AC service company no wonder they are nationally recognized for their work I am so happy with the results my house went from a 5 ton unit to a 3 ton unit due to the improvements made in my ductwork and insulation. Plus and am saving lots of money on my electric bill Alex Chris Kurt and the entire team did a phenomenal job. They made sure everything was exactly as I expected it at the end of the job. There is no reason to ever call someone else. 5 stars is not a high enough recommendation. read more

Contacted Ideal Energy for a service I needed done right away. The receptionist stated they were a week out but when she sensed the desperation in my voice she took my number and said she would call me back. Called back 15 minutes later a said a tech would be at my property within the next few hours. I received a text before arrival introducing the technician Chris along with a photo. Chris arrived on time and got right to work. Within an hour everything was solved. He was very professional, knowledgeable and his customer service was top notch. Ideal Energy has definitely earned my business. You'll be glad you used these guys! read more

My house was built in 81. On the suggestion of my electric company I decided to get my ductwork inspected. Alex came out and suggested a decent overhaul of the old system. New registers, new flex duct work, removal of swamp cooler ducts and sealed throughout. While the job wasn't cheap, I am amazed by the results. Mike Weaver and his crew came out and had a very professional, yet relaxed demeanor. He brought a crew of 6 young men who were very knowledgeable and allowed me to ask questions throughout. My AC units efficiency has improved dramatically. The amount of air I was losing has left me regretting not getting this done sooner. The sheer amount of new air being processed is unreal. Moreover, the noisy unit has become very calm and quiet. I cannot wait to see how much this also improves the quality of air in my home, as they removed old insulation and blew in 1400 more sq ft. Thank you to the crew. I highly recommend them. Top notch. They also left my home as it was before they came. Update July 23rd. New posted pic shows energy savings. read more

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Couldn't be happier with our service from Ideal Energy. Less than 24 hours ago, I'd never heard of this company. Due to an issue with the sensor linked to one of our thermostats, I gave Ideal Energy a call yesterday, in the late afternoon. They were able to add us to the schedule for first thing this morning. Today, around 7:30 am, I received an email and text message to let us know that Chris, the technician, was on his way. These alerts included Chris' photo and key information about him, e.g., his professional background and experience, number of years with the company, ROC number, etc. I've never seen this done before, but it set the stage for a great service call and ensured that it was a familiar face standing on our doorstep a few minutes later. Chris was professional, friendly, and competent. He assessed the situation with condensation build-up near the sensor and also helped us with a separate issue we were having with another thermostat (linked to a different A/C unit) in the house. (For the latter issue, we knew that the thermostat would need to be replaced entirely, based on a lengthy phone call with the manufacturer a month earlier.) Chris gave us straightforward information about our thermostat replacement options, with details about pricing and the pros and cons of different models. He also offered to do touch up paint, if we happened to have any spare paint on hand, in the event that the model we chose took up less wall space than our previous one. He left to buy the thermostat that seemed like the best fit for our price point and home needs, as it was not one that he had on hand. Less than two hours later, we had a sensor replaced for one thermostat and a new thermostat installed in another part of our house. The total price seemed reasonable and in line with (loose) estimates that I'd received when calling a few other A/C repair companies the day before. The $95 diagnostic charge for the appointment was applied toward the parts and labor of the work that Chris performed. We received an electronic copy of our invoice a minute or two after Chris left, to keep on file, and everything about the service call, from start to finish, was outstanding. We couldn't have asked for a more competent and professional technician or a more positive experience overall. I'm happy that I reached out to Ideal Energy yesterday and trusted all of their 5-star reviews on Yelp. We couldn't have had a better experience. read more

Great service. Called them last night after my AC unit started to blow hot air and they were able to come by 6 am the next morning. The Tech, called on his way to my house to let me know he'd be there in about 20 minutes. He went through my system and was able to determine what the problem was..... a fuse blew out and also noticed that they had an improper fuse, luckily my compressor didn't go. He replaced both fuses made sure the system was running properly. He didn't try to bang me out for some unnecessary repairs. Sad thing is i had another company here the day before and asked them to look at that unit besides the one that also went out and they didn't catch the problem. So i would definitely recommend Ideal Energy. read more

I don't think anyone looks forward to having to replace their AC unit in the middle of the Phoenix summer. I talked to 5 other companies before Ryan came over to take a look at my house and needs. Needless to say, the job that he did surpassed everyone else. Ryan was extremely professional and genuine. He was also very thorough looking at my house as a system (including windows, insulation of walls and attic, etc), modeling my house, measuring static pressure of the system, and showing me how he worked out the load calculation to assess the best replacement for my central unit. Having a background in engineering, I really appreciated the process. The other advisers/consultants that came to my house went off my current unit for size, the sqft of my house and height of ceilings, or a ballpark from their past experience. It was clear that it's important for Ryan and Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation to take the time to get the best option for their customers. Other companies also only showed me 1 or 2 options. Ryan showed me 3 to start and then showed me others he had left out based on my needs and price point. He explained the difference in systems, and by the end, I was left pretty confident in the choice I had made. I never felt rushed to make a decision or felt like I was in that typical/awkward/pressured sales situation. Thank you for your help, Ryan! I'm really happy with my choice and have already recommended Ideal to my friends and family. Looking forward to getting my new unit installed. read more

Ideal Energy did an amazing job and were professional and courteous from start to finish. I initially met with Alex, who did a thorough energy audit of my house and gave a detailed explanation of the current status of my A/C, duct work and insulation. I had a lot of questions and Alex was able to provide me with detailed answers, which made me feel confident in choosing Ideal Energy to seal my attic and replace my duct work and insulation. Tony and his crew came out and were able to complete the project in only two days! They did a great job and left my house cleaner than when they arrived. Tony was very professional and answered any questions we had. Ideal Energy went above and I highly recommend them. read more

We knew we needed more insulation when we bought the house. So we got the energy audit from one of the SRP approved contractors. And they also submitted a bid to do the work. Then we sought bids from two other companies. If you need to go down this route too, then do what we didn't do: check the licenses of the SRP approved contractors with AZROC. Because, of the three companies we dealt with, Ideal was the only company that had an HVAC license. If you're going to have major HVAC work done, wouldn't you want to be dealing with people that make the effort ot get licensed for it? Ideal was the only company that sealed the ducts the old-fashioned way -- with mastic and tape. The other two companies wanted to blow in some chemical product. You can read all about it online. You might like it. But it is more expensive. So what about Ideal? Everything went well from dealing with Brian, the salesman/estimator, to the work done by the crew. They handled all of the SRP rebates so I didn't have to wait for them -- they do! They added an extra air-return required by our heat pump. The other two companies didn't notice that. And they were half as expensive as the other companies that bid. The money we saved is being invested in xeric plants to shade the house and the yard. The money saved will also pay for sealing leaks around windows and doors. read more

Adam Wilczynski is very patient and professional, I am very thankful he came and help fix the AC issue.

We chose to have Ideal Energy bid on a project that included having an SRP approved Energy Audit completed, adding insulation and the possibility of installing a new HVAC system for our home based on the stellar reviews of previous customers here on Yelp. All I can say is WOW!!! First of all, this company knows how to communicate with it's customers and every single person I encountered via phone or person was always professional, courteous and attentive with any questions/concerns. Alex (Co-Owner) was always on time for appointments, very thorough when completing the energy audit and NEVER made myself or my wife feel pressured to buy ANYTHING. He explained how and what could be done but more importantly, what needed to be done to make our home more energy efficient. Elena (Co-Owner) was extremely helpful with setting up the SRP Rebate process which was streamlined and extremely easy, helping set up the funding PROMO for the project w/ local bank (0% APR 60mo - No early payoff penalty), and was able to get us scheduled 22 days ahead of our initial scheduled construction date. Chris (Construction Manager) and his crew ALWAYS showed up on time, displayed professionalism at all times and did a thorough clean up at the end of each construction day that went above and beyond what I've come to expect from most companies. Attitudes were great, they take pride in there work with keen attention to detail and NO CUTTING CORNERS ensuring a job done right. Construction was completed a day ahead of schedule because every single employee on the construction site busted his/her tail to get the job done right the first time. After construction was completed, Chris gave a relaxed (not rushed) tutorial of how to use the new thermostat (which is the "brains" of the system). Chris also advised my wife and I that it isn't uncommon to have small adjustments made to a new system install as each customer or project has different demands that aren't realized until after the new system is up and running. After a few days of testing out our new HVAC system it was determined that a few minor tweeks needed to be made to the on board computer system which controls air flow, fan speed, how much etc. It's a smart system that has set parameters that only technicians can access. Chris and another technician came back the next day, on time and quickly was able to change certain parameters and verify. PERFECT! We used to have a few "hot rooms" and a "cold master bedroom" upstairs with no control as our old thermostat was located in the hall. Our master bedroom would be consistently 2º cooler than the temp at the thermostat and our "hot rooms" easily 8º warmer than the temp at the thermostat. What a waste of energy... NOT ANY MORE! Now we can control the temperature in individual rooms so nobody is too hot or too cold. It truly has been a wonderful experience having Ideal Energy as our contractor. read more

Here's the short version: My experience with Ideal Energy was absolutely beyond my expectations. They were professional, on time, and I couldn't be happier with my home's new AC and Furnace. If you're shopping for HVAC services, don't hesitate to call these guys. If you want the details: We purchased an older home. Built in the 1980's and it had its quirks; its had things break. We've had multiple contractors to our house to fix and install various things around the home. Windows repaired, blinds installed, drywall repaired, patio installations. We had a few AC quotes prior to working with Ideal Energy. We needed new duct-work. Our house had add-ons that just weren't getting air properly. We voiced our concerns to other HVAC companies, but all they wanted to so was replace our AC unit. This would have left our 35-year-old furnace and 35-year-old duct-work in place to run a brand-new AC unit. In my mind that was like putting a new engine in a 35-year-old car, and not bothering to replace the worn-out tires. We said we wanted all of it fixed, but with other contractors it fell on deaf ears. "I can do the AC but we don't to ducts." I've had contractors come in with wild ideas to save money, including going and purchasing the AC unit myself, so I can save money with credit card points. I've got quotes written down on blank sheets of paper with no real explanation or break down for what I was buying. I've had contractors, in fact nearly all of them, fail to follow up when they said they would. My experience with Alex and Ideal Energy left the competition in the dark. Alex showed up not only in the window he had promised, he gave my updates as to when exactly he would arrive. He showed up with a power point presentation outlying MY HOUSE. My floor plan was in his power-point. He explained the problems with my current duct working. He explained several solutions we could implement with various price points. He calculates the exact tonnage required for my home, based on computer simulations. Not a generalized rule of thumb like every other HVAC company that showed up had offered. We settled on a state-of-the-art Zoned AC system. I can individually monitor and change the temperatures in various parts of my home. I can opt to cool infrequently used rooms less and keep the Master chilly at night without cooling my living room as much. While only using the single AC unit. It's absolutely incredible. (Ask them about it, its super cool... No pun intended) I didn't even know something like this existed. Alex's crew showed up on time with a convoy of trucks to remove my old system and install the new one. The task was a huge undertaking. His crew spent the better part of 3 solid days in the attic ensuring everything was good to go. I'm chilly in rooms of my house that have never been cold before. An AC is a big investment. Let Ideal Energy take care of you. This has been the most streamlined, turnkey process I've had done to my house. Which is amazing. Considering its by far the biggest project I've had done. Don't hesitate to call them, they'll take care of you. read more

My experience with Ideal Energy was exceptional. I would highly recommend any home/condo owner to contact IdealEnergy for a $99 home energy audit and then to follow through with IdealEnergy to conduct repairs. Here my story: My home was initially evaluated by a 'certified' contractor for the APS/SRP home energy program and rebates. The resulting data/report/estimate that was presented to me was confusing, and the proposal for repairs and service was limited in detail and difficult to understand...even though I consider myself an intelligent consumer, especially as it relates to energy conservation and being 'green-aware.' As I did not have 100% confidence in my initial contractor - I contacted Foundation for Senior Living (the group that oversees the SRP & APS rebate program) and asked for three other 'certified' contractors. I asked each contractor to review the existing data collected, inspect my home, and submit a bid for repair. Based on the three new bids and again interviewing each contractor, I learned there are big differences between contractors' knowledge of A/C, air handling, insulation and what it takes to repair and maximize efficiency under a roof. IdealEnergy provided the most thorough assessment of A/C and air-handling efficiency and then identified and explained in simple terms the best way to maximize efficiency and minimize A/C cooling loss. Their proposal included pictures of MY home (not another person's home/attic) and explained how each repair would contribute toward efficiency- energy wise. Further - Alex - was easy to reach when I called to ask any question...I ask a lot of questions - I called Alex at least 3 times after getting the IdealEnergy proposal and each time he was patient and answered questions thoroughly. I even price-checked Alex's estimate with another contractor friend - IdealEnergy's pricing was in range. I asked Alex for a discount as I had a referral in my back pocket....Alex did not waiver - he stated that he gives his best price the first time and that his margin is slim, mostly because he pays his crew a good wage on account of the difficult work they perform. Seriously after 3 minutes in any attic during summer months in Phoenix (crew members spent 2 hours at a time in the attic)- they deserve a just wage. After all this research and knowing that my home desperately needed efficiency attic/duct work, I chose IdealEnergy. FYI, my home is 1990s build - part of a larger community of 1,2,3 bedroom units. Back then, the builder installed the SAME split unit (handler/coil) into each unit...of course the builder skimped on the A/C and air handler quality ...the duct work was pretty shoddy too...needless to say - nearly every unit in my development could benefit from IdealEnergy's assessment. In my case, the most important lesson, was understanding the air handler needs to 'breathe' and, as is often the case in older buildings, the A/C air return is too small or impeded (by small grill), or both. Thus, there is the need to open more return vent space for A/C air return is needed (plus they have the test numbers to prove it). If , for example, you neglect increasing the A/C air return - you will find that despite resealing all duct work to keep out 'attic air' it will cause the air handler work harder and will ultimately create additional/more leaks in the duct system - and you're back to an inefficient unit in no time. Prior to having the work completed - I met each of the crew members who worked on my home...they were attentive to my concerns as they prepared to come into my home. They clearly stated the work they would perform and why....everything matched up with the proposal. The work took 2-full days (6 am - 2 pm) and was a bit messy, but the crew did their best to partition off the area where they worked and cleaned up before they left each day. It has been 2 weeks since about 1/2 of attic insulation was removed, duct & A/C handling repairs were performed, another energy audit showed the duct work is delivering cool air (and not attic air) and new cellulose blown in over the top of duct repairs and ceiling. During the past week (115, 113, 112 and expected 110+), the weather has really tested the improvements of my A/C system. The temperature in my home is balanced - there are areas that remain cooler than others - but there is not the extreme change in temperature as was the case before IdealEnergy did their work. Overall - I am very satisfied with IdealEnergy and would highly recommend Alex and his crew to address energy efficiency within your home or business. Final FYI - I am a social worker - I do not make a lot of $$ - and I rely on others' recommendation for goods and services...and I will be a personal reference for anyone who needs more information about Ideal - simply ask Alex for my contact info. The only problem I have with Alex is that he is ASU alum....GO WILDCATS!! read more