It was unfortunately not expected to get an AC repair tech to come down within the same day during summer time. First company I called was booking 2 days out. I instead opted to call someone local to me (Escondido) instead of someone having to drive from 20 miles out. I called Monday morning, was booked for that same afternoon as our AC decided not to work at 1am. Surprisingly, Jim arrived just before 12pm as he was already in the area. I very much welcomed the early arrival as the heat was starting to escalate. It took Jim literally 3 minutes to diagnose the problem of our AC, a burnt relay contact (I wrongly predicted a faulty capacitor). This is how you know you are dealing with an experienced professional when he brings out only the necessary tools and leaves the work site clean. Jim was in and out in about 35 minutes (should have been less than 30 if I hadn't asked questions). As they say in the industry, there are no second chances for first impressions, Because of this, I'll give them my business for AC maintenance moving forward due to my great experience, promptly saving me and family from roasting in an above average SoCal summer. Cost (part + labor) was very fair and no hidden or surprise charges. More blessing to you Jim and your crew. read more

My house was built in the early 80's. I purchased it in 2016 & honestly believe the HVAC unit is the original. One day, my unit just stops blowing hot air. Now, living in San Diego, this really isn't an issue but every now and then Escondido has extremely cold nights. I decided to have the unit inspected looking for advice on repairs. Listening to KSON, they recommended Mauzzy ( spelling???) heating and air so I called them for a $99 inspection. Long story short, the guy said my unit was too old and he recommended replacing the entire unit for $16-20k. I said nope and he left. I was at my favorite coffee shop telling a friend about this when another gentleman overheard me. He recommended Jim to me. Jim comes out, runs a few test & in less than 10 minutes finds the issue. He had to order the part so I had to wait a few weeks ( no big deal ). He gets the part in, schedules a convenient time for me to install the part costing me a total of $220. I cannot recommend Jim enough, he is truly honest, reliable, & dependable. Imagine being told you needed $16k replacement when all you needed was $200 part.... I can't recommend him enough. I've already told all my neighbors about him. read more

Jim gives good , honest and low priced service. Today he arrived 3 hours late, wearing an ugly blue diaper, (the kind that gives chemical toxins), told me he had forgotton the appointment to give a bid. Maybe he is suffering brain damage from low oxygen levels masked? I don't allow masked workers on my property without an MD order or OSHA permit in order to comply with CA law. He fully believes the hoax and the liars on TV and government, refused to unmask, then got mad and left. He loves the hoax more than his job of helping customers with HVAC. read more

Jim installed a new heater for me 4 years ago. It started making noises and dripping water (condensation), so he came out and made the necessary repairs. When I paid the bill, he told me I had also paid for a service call for my air-conditioner, and to call him within 30 days and he would come out and service that for another $30. I've made numerous calls (left messages and actually talked to Pam several times with her promising to call back with an appointment time), and even signed up for appointment times on their website, all to no avail. They WILL NOT return a phone call and complete the service promised. My air-conditioner is very old and I'm sure I'll need a new one soon, - guess who I WILL NOT be calling to install a new one??? read more

The service was excellent , came same day and service with a smile too ! so I am so grateful as my house felt like I was in a oven . I am enjoying the cool air and my pet is too Thank you read more

I got service from Jim's A/C about a year ago, but I want to review them before I forget to. Basically my house A/C wasn't cooling the house and so I got 2 estimates from other local companies. The other 2 businesses gave me estimates for my whole house complete A/C replacements, which meant big bucks. When Jim came to check out my house, he found out it was simple problem and got it working again within minutes, so it didn't end up costing me an arm and a leg! I can tell you that Jim and company are quick, fair, and HONEST, which is rare in the repair industry. Thanks again to Jim's A/C and Heating, it's a year later and everything is still working perfectly! read more

Our 21 yo gas wall heater in our accessory unit in Encinitas would only turn on intermittently for many years, needing to be kicked to respond. We had a different repairman come out to "fix" it 5 years ago, but when we called him back within the week because it still wasn't fixed, he charged us again to come out and still didn't really fix it. We went ahead and replaced the thermostat ourselves which seemed to help. That left us not trusting his competency, so when it flat out wouldn't start at all this season, we searched for someone who would be more competent (and available.) In making calls around (based on google and yelp reviews), I quickly learned that most of the bigger companies weren't interested in my little wall furnace (everything has shifted to HVAC over the years), and likely many of their service people would not have the experience working on an older wall furnace. Then I found Jim's A/C and Heating. I liked the fact that it is a small company and Jim himself does most of the work, who has been in business for many decades. Nothing takes the place of experience. I called and left a message about the problem and Jim himself called me back later that same day and was able to come out to evaluate the problem the next day. Well, not only did he methodically and patiently go through a thorough evaluation, he was able to replace a needed part (fortunately, he actually had this part in his truck, which had been there for years...it's an old furnace!), and also checked out anything else that could be the problem. Presto! It's now responsive and working well. He also let us know that if it fails anytime over the next 30 days that we would not be charged another service fee to come out again. Jim told me that one of his very first jobs was repairing Sears wall heaters. It's obvious that he really knows what he's doing! Not only that, he is kind, friendly, incredibly patient and charges very reasonably. He also didn't try to upsell me, pointing out that the heater body is still solid and should last a lifetime. What a good and ethical man! We are grateful to have found him, and he will now be our go-to guy for any heater or HVAC problems! read more

Jim and his daughter, Pam, were amazing. He was able to install an AC unit that my son had brought from Indiana (most wouldn't touch it!), and saved me a bunch of money. He and his co-worker were efficient and cleaned up their mess. I would highly recommend this company and will use them again if I need any work done on AC or heating. Thanks, Jim! read more

Excellent service! Bill came the same day we called, it was 92 degrees in our house and 100 outside. He fixed our A/C in record time and we were thrilled! I highly recommend Jim's Air Conditioning. This is the second time we have used them and we will continue to do so in the future. read more

Some HVAC companies don't do commercial. Was glad to find Jim. Had an AC problem on my small office building. Jim came out the same day, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it on the spot at a fair price. read more

Jim was able to inspect and service my AC unit with complete professionalism. The only reason I didn't give a 5 Star review is he showed completed unexpectedly. I called to have the AC checked because it made a noise when it was running. It worked ok but was noisy. Frankly I felt is was better to get it checked out right away than to wait until it broke down. An appointment was made but then postponed due to too many others needing service during a hot period of time. Ok, I wasn't an emergency so I agreed. Jim didn't show up for that rescheduled appointment so I called and was told his other stops were taking much longer than expected and he wouldn't be able to get to me. Would it be ok if we waited a few days. I said ok and rescheduled again. This time he simply didn't show up so I called someone else. Turns out that person couldn't get to me as he also had too many emergencies. Next thing I know Jim pulls into my driveway to service my unit. Totally unexpected. Since he was here I said go ahead. The work was excellent and the AC has been operating with no problems ever since. I just wonder if these AC guys can't figure out some of us call when it's not an emergency to avoid not becoming an emergency. read more

Hey jim showed up took him 5 minutes to diagnose and fix the A/C... dude he is expert ! Our A/C has been down for over a month and weve been suffering in this sweltering heat! The last A/C guy (Champion A/C ) quoted us $1200 to repair a capacitor and that was not even the problem, 8K quote to replace - straight up scam / thief! Jims A/C was $122 well worth every penny - great job ! read more

I completely trust these guys... They are the best... Bill came out today to fix what I thought was a problem with the heater....he quickly realized that it was a leak in a pipe under my house... He even went under the house and wrote up a description of what he saw so I could give my plumber as better idea of what the problem was. They always show up on time and are friendly and courteous... This is the kind of company that you can feel good about recommending to your friends and family... read more

Jim came and quickly diagnosed the issue with our central a/c. He did his repairs expeditiously and got our home cooling again. We just moved into the area and having someone do the job right the first time certainly makes things a little easier for us. Highly recommended read more

So being in the business fro over 40 years (but not the service side) I can really appreciate a good service tech. and a good service call. I called Jim's A. C. about 10:00 in the morning and explained my issue. The dispatcher said she would see what she could do to help, It wasn't 3 hours later Bill called and said he was 15 mins. out. Bill showed up diagnosed the issue, explained things to me, quoted a price which was fair and did the repair. 1 year warranty on parts and labor , you can't ask for much more. diagnosed up and running and the house is warm. Thanks Guys read more

Called this company and made an appointment to charge my mini-splits. Made the appointment for 8:30 and rearranged my schedule to accommodate. 8:30 came and went, then 9:00, then 9:30, then 10. Still no service guy shows. Shortly after 10 i get a call, had to leave, so i cancelled. My one star is based on this company's inability to either show up on time or give a courtesy call letting me know that they will be late. This strikes me as a company that has no respect for anyones time. As a service contractor myself, the thing i hate worst is having my time wasted. read more

great service at a reasonable price, that's all you can ask for and that's exactly what I got. I had Jim's out for an A/C summer checkup and a rep named Bill showed up on time, he was professional, knowledgable and explained everything he was doing to check the system. Turns out I needed some refrigerant added and the rest of system was good to go. Bill was thorough and took time to check the system, I am completely satisfied and will call them when this system is done for a new one. read more

Jim came on time; quickly able to identify the issue and make adjustments to the furnace controls.

I have been using Jim's Air Conditioning and Heating for several years now. Can't beat the prices and professionalism. Just had them install a whole new AC and heater system. Very happy customer! Highly recommend!! read more

These folks are the BEST. I have had nothing but excellent service from them - always prompt and very honest. I do not hesitate to recommend them and can't imagine going anywhere else for my heating and air service. read more

Fast response. Thorough and accommodating, Very impressed so far! I had a plumber install a furnace, Jim will fix his mess up, he will do it right Thank you! read more

My air conditioner conveniently decided to stop working when it was 100 degrees in Escondido. Not super fun when your pregnant. I reached out to Jim's yesterday, Monday, to inquire about having a technician coming out. They thought they could fit us in that day, but if not definitely on Tuesday afternoon. By 4:30 I still had not heard back regarding a same day appointment, and called to check the technicians status... No answer. They called back around 6pm to let me know that Monday wasn't going to work, but Tuesday afternoon was free. We set a time of between 4 and 5 o'clock. They told me they would call 30 minutes before the tech would arrive. Well, here it is Tuesday night and my air conditioning is still broken. They never called 30 minutes before arriving, probably because they never showed. I called and left a message and received no call back. I've scheduled an appointment with someone else for tomorrow. If you want to hire someone who is going to do what the say say, don't go with Jim's. read more

We hired Jim's Air Conditioning and Heating because our heater was blowing out cold air. Jim answered the phone right away and sent his technician to my home within 30 minutes. Mind you this was a very cold day and other HVAC companies were not even returning phone calls. His technician, Billy, was extremely courteous and knowledgeable of our system. He worked quickly and efficiently. The system now runs beautifully. I highly recommended this company. Great service! Friendly staff! read more

Being in the high end Real Estate business since 1989, I have had my fair share of dealing with air conditioning companies. Jim's Air Conditioning leaves the rest in the dust! Jim is extremely knowledgeable and extremely honest. I will never trust anyone else ever; not with my listings, my buyers or my own home. No he does not advertise on TV but then we as consumers don't pay for those obnoxious ads! With Jim's Air, you get honesty and ethics! What a concept! read more

Jim's Air Conditioning and Heating - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Escondido, California

Jim and his grandson Bill are fast, fair, efficient and honest. What more could you want?

This was the best HVAC business I've dealt with. I called in the morning for a heating and air inspection and Bill came over the same day. He did a thorough job and provided guidance on how best to maintain my system. He was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and cleaned up when finished. Their rates were very reasonable as well. I highly recommend them. read more

In October 2017, Jim and Bill did a fabulous job of installing a new Rheem heating and air conditioning compressor (model RA1636AJ1NA) and furnace (model R802VA050317MXA) in my fiancée's rental townhouse in Escondido. This replaced an old Carrier system. The installation was done with the utmost of care and precision. Everything was installed perfectly and the people were wonderful to work with. Jim is "old school" and always tends to right size every job. He never "up sells" a job and is as honest as anyone I have ever met. read more

In response to Mia R's review, I recommended Jims's Air conditioning and heating as the person to do a repair on your furnace. SDG&E had red tagged the furnace and what was mentioned is that the your specific unit needed someone licensed and insured to do the repair based on the fact the furnace was red tagged. Jim's AC has repaired many units throughout the property and not once has anyone said anything negative. Every employee within the company has always acted in a professional matter and has been courteous to everyone. They have gone above and beyond expectations. read more

Recently, my central heating system is not blowing any air, so I needed a HVAC professional to come check it out. I decided to call a big reputable company in the area to get the best service and expertise I can get...so I thought!!! They sent someone out to make the diagnosis ($134) of the problem. The man spent about 2 mins in my attic and decided that it was a blower motor malfunction. He said he could replace with a new motor for $800 (less the diagnostic fee). Even though I'm not a handyman and clueless about this kind of stuff, but I thought this cost was rather high. So I told the man that I would think about it. I then decided to call another professional to get a second opinion. That's when I found the wonderful people at JIM'S AC & HEATING. I told them what's going on. They asked if they could come and take a look for themselves, I agreed. They sent a man named Bill, a delightful, knowledgeable professional. Bill spent a short few minutes in the attic and did his diagnosis. He found out right away that it was never the motor malfunction, it was only a capacitor that was blown. A very common and much, much cheaper problem. The capacitor $55, diagnostic fee $80, total $135. Problem solved in 5mins. Bill said the guy from the other comp didn't even bother checking for the first and most common problem, instead trying to replace a perfect working motor in an attempt to charge me way more than I should have. I was flabbergasted for two reasons: one, the first guy was either incompetent or completely dishonest. Two, Bill was so HONEST and knowledgeable. Bill could have gone with the first narrative and replace the motor then charge me a lot more than just a capacitor, but he didn't!! Not only Bill saved me a few hundred bucks, he also spent a lot of time educating me how to be energy efficient and taking care of my heating & AC system. I was very impressed with Jim's AC & heating from the first phone call to the end result. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They deserved all the stars!!! read more