As unusual as it may sound, The Comfort Authority came about out of necessity. In our years in the air conditioning business we learned a lot, and more importantly, we learned a lot about how to do things RIGHT . We learned that many people know how to fix, sell, and replace air conditioners but very few know about real “air conditioning”, climate control and air quality.
Typical Job Cost
$65,000 – 1.5 million
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License Number
B840316
We recently had to replace our AC system, and I feel confident that everything was installed correctly and that we won't have any issues with this system. We first had Ura come out to diagnose our broken AC. He was very professional and took the time to explain everything to us in detail. We were struggling to decide whether it made more sense to repair or replace the system, so the owner personally took a call with us to walk through our options and give us his honest professional opinion. At no point did I feel like he was trying to sell us something or pressure us into a decision. His advice was based on knowledge and what he genuinely felt was best for our situation. We then had Shiar and James install the new unit, and they did a fantastic job. The installation was completed much more quickly than I expected, and everything was handled professionally from start to finish. I highly recommend this company. Cutting corners often ends up costing more in the long run, and I never felt like that was a concern here. It's clear they take pride in their work, and we felt like we were in very good hands throughout the entire process.
Gage came out, was knowledgeable and fixed the problem quickly. He stayed to make sure that the AC unit was running and operable instead of just getting it up and running and immediately leaving. He closed our attic access securely and left our space as he found it. I felt comfortable being alone with him in our house and he was incredibly respectful & kind; he answered all of my questions and checked to make sure I didn't need anything before he left. They have a super inexpensive monthly plan (I think $19.99) where service call fees are waived and it includes great perks like a free annual line flush, plus other things. It's already paid for itself in the few months that we have been enrolled. I highly recommend getting the Comfort Authority monthly membership and the warranty when you purchase a new AC unit because Comfort Authority stands behind their products and their costs beat other companies in the area.Thanks Gage & Comfort Authority! 10/10 recommend!
We wanted to replace our 19 year old unit before the summer months. Our electric bills were astronomical and the unit we had was barely cooling our home. I researched many companies and we decided on The Comfort Authority. On 3/14/24 Derek came out to asses our existing hvac and give us an estimate. He sat with us and went over everything we needed to know. We felt comfortable and chose to proceed. We had a budget in mind and the estimate was actually less than what we thought it would've cost. That was a relief! We wanted to go with a reputable company and not some fly by night place. The Comfort Authority backs up their work and that gives us peace of mind. The install was the very next day. Seth and crew were our installers. Seth was very professional and they did a fantastic job. Our permit inspection passed with flying colors. We are very pleased with our new unit and happy to have reliable a/c for the summer. Thanks for the great service!!
My AC stopped working late Sunday night and my house was up to 84 degrees inside. I texted the Comfort Authority well after business hours and they were immediately responsive about my issue and informed me they could have someone out asap the following morning. I was very impressed by how quickly they were able to send someone out once business hours resumed Monday morning. Ura was extremely polite and thorough with his work. He quickly identified the issue (bad capacitor), replaced it, completed his thorough diagnostic inspection, and provided me with a detailed report for my records. He delivered excellent service and was also very personable. I always have a great experience with the Comfort Authority but this was the best so far. Ura is a great asset to the team and while I hope I don’t have AC issues any time soon, it gives me peace of mind knowing there are such thorough and agreeable professionals.
Gage was great. He communicated the time before he was coming out and arrived on time. He was immediately friendly and knowledgeable and was able to diagnose the problem fairly quickly as well as fix it fairly quickly and explain the pricing. The sad part is I already pay another company for monthly service and they weren’t available when I needed them most and it wasn’t until I was able to book your company, that they responded back apologizing and saying that they did have availability the same day that you guys were coming out but they were gonna be a 12-4pm window and I had you guys coming out fairly immediately so I told them no. Thank you for being available on such short notice and on a holiday to boot and sending out a friendly and knowledgeable technician like you did. I may have to consider switching to your monthly plan.
Honest, Fair, and Professional We hired The Comfort Authority back in 2022 to install two new air conditioning units, and they have been fantastic to work with ever since. When we were initially getting quotes, some of the numbers we received from other companies were absolutely out of this world. The Comfort Authority not only provided the best price, but more importantly, they were the most upfront and honest about exactly what needed to be done—and what didn’t. Once our one-year warranty period ended, we didn't hesitate to sign up for their annual maintenance plan, and it has been well worth it. Most recently, Gage came out to inspect our units. He was professional, thorough, and did an excellent job. It’s tough in a world where it feels like private equity is taking over and the iPads have to go with every service guy.
This company was first rate. My system went down over a weekend. I contacted them Monday and got a quote. Derek sat down with me and went over all the details. He represented it perfectly and we had the system installed by Tuesday. The work was done incredibly well and efficient by Gary Clark and his team. They made sure not to rush and did not leave until everything was executed in the correct manner. The home inspector today verified the work and everything is working to an optimum level. I could not recommend this company more for the professionalism and quality of workmanship. Gary was fantastic and explained everything at the very end and made sure the system was working at a top level before he left the house. Thank you so much Comfort Authority...I will be sharing with my friends and family.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ura! Our AC motor gave out, and he truly went above and beyond our expectations. He stayed late on a Friday evening and did not stop until the job was completely done. You can immediately tell how passionate he is about his work (and very knowledgeable). He was incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and took the time to explain everything along the way. Beyond being an amazing technician, he was also so kind and patient with our baby and family throughout the entire process. It’s rare to find someone who not only cares deeply about their job, but also genuinely cares about the people they are helping. We are so grateful for his hard work, professionalism, and dedication. Thank you, Ura, for turning such a negative situation into such a positive experience!
Shout out to Derek, the sales rep who walked me through determining what was best for me replacing my AC system- he patiently and thoroughly covered a multitude of details. It was instant relief and confidence after our conversation that it was the right choice for my family. That relief and confidence was carried forward by Gary and Casey, the two installers who did a phenomenal job in one day. They were very professional but amiable, friendly, and considerate as well, explaining everything they did. They made sure the condenser pad was balanced, hoses were replaced, copper insulated, the plenum freshly sealed, replaced the safety backflow valve, and insulated the return intake along with the overall installation. They gave me tips to be aware of as a homeowner. It was an excellent experience.
I had an excellent experience with Ura during my recent AC service visit. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly inspect my entire system. Ura explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood the condition of my unit and any recommendations for maintenance. What stood out most was his attention to detail and honesty. He wasn’t rushed and genuinely seemed to care about ensuring my AC system was operating efficiently and reliably. His expertise gave me confidence that the system was properly evaluated and in good hands. I highly recommend Ura to anyone needing HVAC service. Excellent customer service, great communication, and a true professional from start to finish.
Had the waste pipe from my washer brought up to date. Very knowledgeable, friendly. Was glad to see that they take care in their craftsmanship, Frank Garcia, army vet, was the gentleman who came out took care of me and my family. Very impressed with how frank explained everything and made it easy for my marine brain to comprehend what was going on and kept me informed during the whole process. Straight shooter, will definitely keep frank and the guys at comfort authority in my arsenal of good ol boys to call when something in my dinosaur of a home decides I need to spend some money. Keep up the good work Frank!
Five stars for Frank. He came out to quote a water heater issue and was exceptionally respectful and professional. What impressed me most was the level of detail he provided - full summary of findings, multiple options to choose from. He took the time to show me what parts of the job I could handle myself, while clearly explaining what he could do if I wanted a professional touch. Gave me the honest truth and was not trying to pressure me. Intelligent, transparent, and clearly values the customer very the sale. I highly recommend calling Comfort Authority before deciding on another plumber.
Alyssa was amazing! She was professional, friendly and did a great job. She cleaned the coils, replaced by UV light, and pulled off many vines that were growing outside on the unit. The before pictures showed the very dirty coils and the after pictures showed the clean coils clean and shiny like brand new! She was organized and cleaned up and gathered all of her supplies when she finished the job. She is the best AC technician that I ever had from the Comfort Authority. I highly recommend her. I am definitely going to ask for her next time I need any work done on my unit.
I had a great experience with The Comfort Authority in Tampa. My technician, Ura, performed a very thorough inspection of our AC unit and took the time to clearly explain everything he found. He walked me through the issues step by step and provided honest recommendations based on his evaluation. I really appreciated his professionalism, knowledge, and the time he took to make sure I fully understood the condition of my system. Highly recommend The Comfort Authority and especially Ura for anyone needing reliable HVAC service!
Great experience with the comfort authority from the beginning to my first phone call to the end wanna Maverick who initially took my car and was so understanding and so caring and to Darian that came to fix my air condition, very professional when step-by-step with me explain everything that was going on I really appreciate it. Love, comfort authority would recommend them to anyone. I have a sign out front outside my house. Great service Thank you again the best Air concession service in Tampa comfort Authority❤️
Ura was fantastic! He walked us through all of our options and helped us make quick decisions. He was smart, courteous, and informative. We enjoyed working with him and the best news is that our home is now cold again! We love Comfort Authority and have been using them for well over 10 years and will continue to do so. We also had them install an entire home air purifier and are excited for how it will help with our health goals. Thank you Comfort Authority!
I purchased a new 4 ton Air-conditioning unit from the Comfort Authority in 2025. The whole project went smoothly. Their technician Gage has been excellent. Following up with me even a year later for check up maintenance. I highly Recommend them 100%. I have used other companies in the past and their warranties aways have a catch like a high trip charge. The Comfort Authority is the best. Ask for Gage, he will take good care of you.
Alyssa did a complete check up, cleared the drain line and installed new capacitor for our AC unit today. Our unit was installed by the same company The Comforter Authority 8 years ago. From the moment we called for the service to the final job completion, everything went smoothly. Alyssa is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and thoroughly. We strongly recommend The Comfort Authority and especially Alyssa, the technician.
Had a great experience with Gabe that came out to do my yearly service on my HVAC unit. Very professional and explained clearly to me what he would be doing before starting and showed me the issues I had and what he recommended. Then before leaving he went over everything he had done and shared further recommendations that I could think about if I wanted to do anything in the near future. Gabe was very friendly and thorough.
Problems with your a/c never happen when there’s pleasant weather….. This morning, I woke up to 78 degrees in my house. I called the Comfort Authority because I knew they did a lot of work in my neighborhood and the technician, Darian, was at my home before 11:00am. He was very professional and respectful, took care of the repair and service - and my house is cooling! Very happy!
I highly recommend this company!!! Came out did a/c review. Explained everything in easy to understand format. Everyone was super nice and professional. No pressure to purchase add-ons, and next day install only took 1 day. They handled everything, from finding financing to getting permits. I would recommend the Comfort Authority to everyone, and M. Bonk was a Great tech. Thanks.
Luis serviced my HVAC/AC and Dalton took care of plumbing/water heater. Both services handled with perfection and very detailed. I had a water heater installed in 2006 that needed an immediate swap out. 2 hours later I had a new water heater delivered and installed thanks to Dalton and Comfort Authority. 5 stars to both these guys. We really appreciate your service.
Luis did an awesome job coming out to diagnose the recurring issue we had with our brand new system that was not even installed by them, may I add. He was thorough, kind, personable and informative. He even got me to sign up for the monthly comfort plan. Will be using them again and requesting Luis moving forward. Overall this companies response timing is on point.
Great service to the beginning to the end from the first person that took my phone call Maverick was so understanding and so caring to the technician Darian that came out explained everything to me step-by-step very professional very thorough. Did a great job. I will recommend comfort authority to anyone I have a sign outside my house Love comfort authority.❤️
Comfort Authority came out the same morning I called. Luis, the technician, did a complete diagnostic of our AC unit and then made several recommendations with options that he explained to our satisfaction. We chose one, and he finished with documentation (photos) of what he had done. We were happy with the patient, thorough, clean and pleasant service!
I called a well known competitor who i was paying monthly subscription and they couldnt get out until Tuesday. Arthur came out the same day of the call. He was professional courteous, explained and showed me everything that was wrong with my unit and fixed my duct to my bathroom exhaust in the attic. Because of him this company has my loyalty for good.
U Ra provided outstanding service and was incredibly friendly. He took care of our issue which we had covered with our plan. He also made suggestions for improvements without being pushy (dual surge protection, better insulation, etc.) He is definitely an asset to this company and we've had a great experience overall with The Comfort Authority.
Glenn came to check out various concerns with the new AC unit. He was professional and helped troubleshoot some things which I appreciated. He made sure things were working properly before he left and gave me his card to reach out with any further questions or concerns. He has come out before and was very knowledgeable and willing to help.
Arthur was very knowledgeable, courteous and discovered, explained and fixed what needed maintenance or repair our AC. We are grateful for his support. We experienced the same outstanding support from Frank who fixed one toilet and our shower handle. We had an outstanding team supporting us today. We are grateful!
Not sure about the legitimately of some of these reviews but mine is real and accurate. I called The Comfort Authority on Sunday and the lady on the phone said they can come out on Monday. I said fine is there any charge. She said not unless you don't get the repair. A man named Chase came out and said it's a $159.00 fee . I agreed because I had no air. He started diagnosing why the AC is not coming on. He said he thinks it's the thermostat although that was only 1 yr old. After further looking into it I asked him again and he said it's not the thermostat ; he had a wire disconnect. He said it was the blower motor and board. I said it's only 3.5 yrs old so he looked into it and said he can get the parts at warranty but I need to pay for the labor. I asked him how much would the labor be so he showed me something that said $400.00 but he can't get the parts until the following day. I said fine do it. He called me in the morning and gave me a much higher price to replace the blower motor and board. I said it's not what you said so cancel it. I called a place called Cornerstone Pros which I should of called 1st. They had a diagnostic/ house fee of $69.00 compared to $159.00 The technician said it only needs the board the blower motor is fine. He jumped it to show me it worked. He got the board under warranty and put it in. Everything is back to normal. I am disappointed on the misdiagnosed or trying to scam me by Chase. I will see my recourse on the $159.00 I paid. I'm glad I went with my gut to get another opinion. Albert, R
I had used this company previously for AC repair and it went well However recently last 6 months this company has literally told me that they do not have enough workers to provide adequate service for their customers. I was told that the employees of this co are coming out of the Orlando office and they could not provide Saturday services at that time . I just called 7/23 or 24 /25 and made an appt for 7/25 AM I received text message from confirming this appt and at 735 am this morning to inform me that they could not fulfill this appt as they had had " a lot of emergencies overnight from people who do not have AC. My appt was for service - I awoke at 530 am without AC today. I called this Company to inform them of this issue and was immediately offered an appt time way outside of the original appt provided. This again is something I exp with this company during my previous exp. I have received several calls from this co this am ONLY after informing that they I will be contacting the BB and filing a complaint what is what I have just completed. Oh and yes they offered a whopping $25 "credit" on the services call. Shy away from this company as they obviously do not have the appropriate employees to handle the service they are so " highly" praised about.I most assuredly will not be recommending this company for AC nor Plumbing although I would suspect they offer the same shoddy experience in that area as well.
We had CA install our AC a few years ago, and before installation of course they were all attentive, nice, on time with everything. Fast forward to us paying for installation and not even before they finish installing the problems start. We kept giving them chance after chance and they've continuously proven to us we should have looked elsewhere for AC services. We even recently signed up for their "Premium Plan" because we have a baby, only for our AC to stop working on Saturday and them calling us Sunday to say "it wasn't worth it for us to send techs on Sundays so it's just Saturdays now, you'll have to wait." What the hell! So it's not "weekend servicing" anymore, what am I paying for? Nothing but a scam. The tech on the phone said "we sent out letters," they knew what they were doing, with such a drastic update, why would you not call or email??? We never got a letter! Such BS. They knew people would cancel their little plan left and right, which of course we did. Absolutely sick of this company and one issue after another. If you know how to fix your own unit and have the time to do so constantly, then Comfort Authority might be worth it for you.
I cannot recommend this company. We used them for both of our AC installations. We were dissatisfied with some aspects of how things went after the first installation, but we gave them another chance. Shame on me I guess. Water came through the ceiling during the second installation. They refused to admit fault, but agreed to “fix” the damage. After I had to follow up with them to remind them of that, they sent out a person who put a primer coat on the ceiling and said he’d come back. He still hasn’t. During the post installation inspection, I learned that a permit still remained open from the prior installation. I alerted them and have received no follow up. Now, three weeks after installation, the brand new AC is blowing only hot air, but the company doesn’t have “emergency service.” So, now my family is just baking in this heat. They may have the best prices, but their complete lack of professionalism or even basic competence is not worth that price. I will never do business with them again. I recommend that you don’t either.
We had this company come out and service our AC system. I chose them because of all the great reviews that they received. We’ll beware. The technician Mike came out and told my husband that we had a leak in the coils and that it would be cheaper to have a whole new system put in. My husband didn’t have a good feeling and asked me to have someone else come out and service the unit. The other company not only said that we didn’t have a leak he showed me our system was running as it should. I don’t know if it was just this technician. We have spoke with you and relayed to you what your technician told my husband. I know that you asked us to let you have a supervisor come out but we find it difficult to trust someone from the same company, I know that you would love to have a 5 star review however we are not able to give you one.
The company advertises 24/7 emergency service but that is not the case. I came home after work at 5pm Friday night to find my system not working. I immediately called and left a message through their automated system. I called a second time about an hour later, left another message. Following that, I tried the texting system on their website. Zero response from anyone outside of the automated systems. Then, at 10am Saturday, 17 hours later, I get a call from someone in India saying they understand I want to schedule a maintenance visit. Obviously disappointed because I’m not a random customer - the company installed my HVAC system last year, did maintenance on it this spring, and I’ve also used them for plumbing service. Their work is fine but don’t count on them to help in a pinch.
So these people came in on a holiday Eve. Told me there was no additional price for that, but that they'd have to get back to me with parts and labor. Charged me for coming out quite a bit of money. They told me my air conditioning system was not under warranty. They told me they'd get back to me with an estimate. They eventually sent me a number, but it did not include any breakdown. As an afterthought, I went and got another estimate, from another company.... And yes, my system is under warranty and yes it was 1/3 of the number quoted to me by the comfort authority. I can't imagine ever using the comfort authority or recommending this company to anyone.
Be warned!! If you get a quote from them they will never stop calling and texting you!! I got a quote 8months ago ish and I have received probably 4 voicemails, dozens of texts and spokes with at least 3 people and I can’t get them to stop!! Take my number out of your computers!!!!!
I must voice my experience on this company (The Comfort Authority). On Sunday I reached out to this company because my AC stopped working. I would have to question the legitimatesy on some of these reviews but mine is real and accurate. The lady on the phone ( most likely an answering service ) said they don't work on Sunday but can come out on Monday. I asked her is there a fee and she replied no ; not unless you use their service. So the next day I get a call in the morning and service tech. Chase P came out. He told me there would be a diagnostic fee/service call of $159.00 I was stuck with no air so I agreed to pay. My AC stopped working. He started his diagnosis and said he THINKS it's the thermostat. After 10 minutes later I asked him again if he still thinks it's the thermostat which I installed last year. He replied no ; he had a wire disconnected. He than said I needed a blower motor and a board. I told him it's only 3.5 yrs old can you get the parts under warranty. He checked into it and said yes but I need to pay for labor. I said how much is labor ? He pulled something up and showed me $400.00 labor but he can't get the parts until the following day. I said fine. The next morning he called me and said he could get the parts and the labor cost is going to be alot higher. I said WHAT. You gave me a price yesterday. He said do you want it or not. I said NO. I than called another company for a second opinion. I called Cornerstone Pros. There fee was only $69.00 They came out and said nothing is wrong with the blower motor. He bypassed it to turn it on and show me. He ordered the board under warranty and installed it in a short time. All working normal again. I glad I went with my gut. I am disappointed and mad that Chase misdiagnosed the problem or trying to scam me. Either way he was wrong. $69.00 fee was much better than $159.00 in which I will fight to get back. Albert, R
My mother and I both have Comfort Authority as our air condition servicing company. We both pay $20 a month just to have them come out quicker. Part of the deal is changing the uv light bulb. In 2020, we did not have the tech come inside to to covid so we did not get new uv lights (per our contract). In 2021, I asked that both bulbs be replaced for each unit. They only brought one bulb for each. They promised to follow up but did not. In July 2022, my mom's air condition went out & Chase Prather came on July7th & repaired the outside unit. It went out again on July 20th & July 21st, Rick Haven II came out. Rick has serviced our air conditioners before and he has pushed for new systems at my house as well as my mother's house. Surprise, surprise...it would be better to get a new system than trying to repair the current system. My mom is sitting in a 90 degree house and Comfort Authority offers a new system for $11, 000... so kind. I told my mother that we would shop around and she told them this. The tech offered to bring coolers in to help when the contract was pending but they became unavailable when the 88 year old woman didn't sign. Not once has Comfort Authority called since July 21st to find out how she is doing. I have yet to have my air condition (across the street) serviced since I don't trust Comfort Authority. When I first signed up with them they were great but I think they are more interest in money and taking advantage of an elderly lady. Had I not talked to her she would have signed and she lives on Social Security each month so there would have been financial problems. I had to buy 2 mobile air condition machines from Lowes to help my mother stay cool.
Buyer beware. Based on all the glowing reviews I called this company because after running my AC there was a fishy odor. The reps were prompt and courteous. There is some slight discoloration on a section of my coils, and they said it was mold. I live in a high-rise condo, and they said my unit was probably infected from another unit in the stack. I asked about cleaning, and they said it wouldn't help. They recommended several options, including a start assist...why would I invest several hundred dollars in an add-on for a unit over 8 years old? They gave me several options to get rid of the smell costing between $2393 and $3258 of a duct air purification unit and UVC sterilization. I declined and called another company for a second opinion. Two hours later the other company said it was probably dust on the coils and the only way to know if it is actually mold is to have it tested. This rep didn't think the UV lights were worth the price. He recommended I start with cleaning the coils with a spray on for about $7 from Home Depot and get a new filter. I bought a new filter and ran the unit for over an hour. That was 2 months ago and there has been NO trace of a smell. The Comfort Authority reps weren't too concerned about the source of the smell, adamantly stated it was mold/bacteria and discounted any type of cleaning. They like to state they are not salespeople, but their only recommendations were for "investing" several hundred or thousands of dollars. It pays to get a second opinion.
If I could give zero stars, I would. BUYER BEWARE!!! I paid $9k for Comfort Authority to install a brand-new air conditioner on June 16th, 2023. BARELY a year later, the unit they installed froze inside and outside. The company sold me on a 10/10, which is a ten-year warranty on parts and a ten-year warranty on labor. Shame on me for not shopping this out and allowing myself to get pressured into buying from them. The sales rep said I cannot honor this price if you don't sign today. I, being naive, thought I was getting a bargain! Guess what? Their tech, Glen Betancourt, came to the property at 830 in the morning and turned off the unit to "diagnose" it. When I asked Glen what caused a brand-new unit to freeze, he said airflow and a possible leak. The air filter was just replaced on 6/23/24. He said there could have been damage to the coils upon installation and provided some examples that referred back to installation defaults. Glen returned at 430pm, turned the a/c back on, and did a few more "tests" only to conclude the air conditioner was "working fine." I was furious with his conclusion, and he said that's what "they" are telling me I need to say because right now, it is working. However, it is still 86 degrees in the house. So here we are, not even at the peak of summer, with a brand new $9k 2-ton unit that will have to be thawed out for hours at a time once it freezes again yet.. that's acceptable to the Comfort Authority. Completely unacceptable.
I had this company come out to service our AC because of the great reviews on Yelp! We'll beware of all good and no bad. The service technician that came out told us that we had a leak in our system and we would need a whole new replacement. My husband was not convinced so he had me have someone else come out. Imagine my surprise when the second company that came out not only told and showed me that we didn't have a leak and the system was functioning properly, we indeed didn't need a new system. I'm not sure if it was just that technician, but beware! We have spoke with you and explained that your technician told my husband that we did have a leak. He explained that we had a previous company come in 3 years ago and started the same thing. The company that came in after you stated and showed that there was no leak. That the AC was running fine and we just needed to move the thermostat to make the system run properly. I also told you that I don't know if having another employee from your company come out would make our trust in your company any different. I know that you would love a 5 star review however we are not able to give you one at this time.
My AC compressor (the unit outside) stopped working, it wouldn't turn on so I called this company and they sent someone over to diagnose the problem. I paid them 80$ and all they told me was that it's broken (duh) and I should change it which would cost me 3000$ or change my whole system and that would cost 7000$ and the technician was very insistent that I decide right there. They told me they would email me the diagnosis report, but when they did it was one line, "Going to wait r22 unit compressor and defrost board needs to be replace, recommended new unit Goodman." A day later I called an actual AC repair man who told me that the conductor was faulty and changed it right there (it took 5 minutes) and it started working again. He charged my 170$ (I think if I haggeled I probably could have got it down to 120 or 150$ but I didn't). I don't know why people rate this company as 5 star but they aren't, and people should be careful with their reviews (I called this company because they had 5 star review). I recommend finding an actual AC repair man.
Charges $120 to come out for an estimate. NO THANKS! If I could charge $120 to just come out and give estimates I'd be rich. Stay away folks, 99% of the other companies will come out and give you a free bid on your job! 11/29/2019Hi Alan, thanks for the feedback. I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding - there is no charge for system replacement estimates. We only charge for work performed, such as a diagnostics, check ups, repairs or installations. If you were told anything different than this, please give me call and I'll get it cleared up for you. Hi Steve, I have called your company on 2 separate occasions now and was told that I need to pay $120 for you to come out and give me an estimate. I actually spoke with you. I am not paying $120 for you to submit your bid for a duct cleaning, that shouldn't cost much more than that anyways. Thanks but no thanks.
Unfortunately, these guys keep calling - but don't listen to anything you say. I asked them to message me through Yelp. The first time they called, I told them to please send me info and I'd get back to them. Then 16 hours and a few minutes later they called to tell me exactly how many minutes it had been that they had not heard back. I explained I was working on a project up on a ladder and each time they called, I'd have to climb down - and to please coordinate via text or email ONLY and a few minutes later... he called a third time. They're off my list of companies to bid the job because if they do not listen to a simply request, how will they follow instructions on a more complex job?
Beware, Didn't put freon caps back on, or let freon out when checking my system. Said nothing was wrong with my system, so then wasn't fixed. I was told I had a leak earlier, and did had replaced 3 1/2 lbs of freon. So hired them to do a leak check. Caused damage to ceiling because the system froze up again due to not enough freon from a leak! Had them come back out. They walked away, and wouldn't fix things causing further damage to my system and home. The cost to check the system was more than other places too. They are deleting bad reviews on Google and Facebook. I know because they deleted mine.
This review is on getting a quote where I have to deal with back and forth messaging and when I finally called I ended with a call center (I think). This company may be doing it right but I don't have the time when other plumbers gave me a quote quicker just by sending photos. I had my new water heater installed with another plumber who was quick to respond with a quote with details of the job and on the day of install he made sure everything is up to code!
I requested an estimate for air duct cleaning and the person who called me had a very strong accent that was hard to understand. He also wanted to book annual maintenance that I did not need and then wanted to book a diagnostic appointment and charge me a fee. I said no thanks, not interested. Pretty ridiculous call when I said exactly what I wanted and this vendor wants to charge me for work I don't need. Be careful with hiring this company.
Completely unhelpful in getting ballpark estimates over the phone. They required a service tech to come out and make a site visit instead of helping me understand expected total costs, so I can compare with other companies. Most others I spoke to for a whole system replacement gladly gave phone quotes.
Needed a quote for duct cleaning. Was told it would cost me $160 just to get the quote. My system has no other issues beyond the debris coming out of the vents, but they would not provide a quote without the fee. Not cool...
Really does not appear like they want my business. The answering service does not know anything regarding the work needed and the actual company does not call back.
They were the most expensive of all my hvac estimates I got to replace my ac. Also felted pressured by sales talk.
Response to your comments: Thank you for the feedback. However, I still have a photocopy of your estimate. Your company doesnt use various brands of HVAC, depending on the customers request or preference? Because, I swear the selling point was that a name-brand HVAC doesnt matter...and, that you put your own name on the unit because you stand by it. The salesman finally told me the brand, and I looked it up (because I never heard of it). You even called me (the owner) to discuss. I have the number saved on my phone. And, YES...I tried to have you guys come down to $13000, and the man literally said "We are already losing $500 on this job." But, then...when I found a WAY better deal, with better equipment...now, you were going to come down $2000? I was only asking for $350 decrease from $13,350. I wasn't super impressed with their quote. They talk about "getting in the attic" and doing a "comprehensive air conditioning check, that includes air flow, etc." In reality, it's more about coming into your home...and quoting you their "best price" which apparently is "losing my boss $500 on this job." After realizing they use a generic, terrible system that is made in Korea and they simply add their name to it...I changed my mind. I cancelled the appointment, and somehow...after "my boss losing $500 on this job" they were going to come down another $2000? Honestly, do your research. A big smile and good reviews is ok. I welcome that. But, hassling you on the price and using terrible equipment (there is a reason their warranty is for so long) isn't what I'm looking for in a system that I want to last 20 years. Use Costco. You'll get top of the line equipment and a non-negotiable price. A dual-stage A/C unit, 16 seer (not 14 and single stage) for less money is that I ended up going with.
Unfortunately, extremely disappointed. We moved into a home with an original AC, 17-18years old. After a few years in the home & with a baby on the way we tried to do the right thing & be proactive. Decided to go ahead & replace it before it actually went out & was an emergency. Also hoping to have better air quality in the home. Saw a lot of good reviews & felt comfortable hiring this company; so honestly surprised in how disappointed we are. Spent a lot of money (obviously) and have now had the company out 5-6 times in a year, more than we ever did with the old AC over 2-3 years. Now there appears to be mold; so about to have to spend ~$500 for an assessment on that. Basically we just have to deal with that now & spend even more on a basically brand new unit that did not have mold issues before. AC unit completely shut off back in March/April, had it fixed & a few hours later it was out again. This time, asked specifically for someone in a manager/supervisor role to come out this time (4th time needing "service" in 4-5months). They did not send someone in a supervisor role in the company.
I thought I was having a good experience with The Comfort Authority. The service call went okay. But they never could generate an accurate invoice. I kept asking and asking, and eventually they just dropped it, because apparently they couldn't do it. They didn't contact me to tell me they couldn't. They just never sent it. When the back-office functions don't work, it always makes me wonder: If they can't manage the business competently, should I be trusting the work? I don't like that feeling; it doesn't inspire me. I'm not an HVAC expert, so I have to rely on all available information to assess a company. I will NOT be using Comfort Authority again.
Frank Garcia is very nice. He gets the stars. Your email asking for a review says you serviced my a/c. Not true. I had an estimate to remove an old disposal and install a new one I purchased. Cost was a little lower than the $400-$500 from other plumbing companies, but still too high for a senior on fixed income. Also had to join membership at $20 month. Don't see where the savings are. I did find another to do the work. Thank you, Frank, for being so cordial. WQ
All I can tell you is DO NOT EVER use this company. They installed a unit in our house and now in 3 months the unit has shut down completely. And the first time it was installation error..... now, who knows since they don't work on Sundays. I would never, and I mean ever, recommend these clowns.
After paying for a service agreement for 2 years, I called this morning for service and was told I had to wait until the next day. This is definitely not what I expected for my annual contract.
The receptionist sounds super nice, but it's Wednesday morning and the soonest they can come to even look at my A/C that isn't working is Friday (even though I have pets in the home). So, the positive reviews are great, but it looks like those reviews have made this one too busy to help me. I'll keep looking through Yelp for someone else today....
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After getting estimates from 3 other companies, who spent an average 30 minutes, and could not address my needs, I decided to further explore highly rated air conditioner companies, and came across The Comfort Authority. They lived up to their great reviews, from the initial contact phone call all the way to the conclusion of the installation of my new unit. Derek, the estimate technician who arrived at my home on April 23rd, was knowledgeable and addressed my questions and offered options. He was at my home for over two hours! He offered me several options, without pressuring me, simply explaining the benefits of each option. His willingness to explore my request to remove current water outflow pipe that had been on the garage floor for decades, presenting a safety risk, and route it another way outside was taken seriously and creatively. He took me through the plan and I was so pleased. The technicians who arrived the next day to do the install, Gary, James and Kauntes, were excellent workers. Gary was in charge and went over the plan with me in detail. He was able to troubleshoot a few issues and get the job done! All three of them were courteous and, without being asked, applied shoe coverings every time they entered the house. They cleaned up after themselves. Gary kept me apprised of their progress. They began working at approximately 9:15 am and did not leave my house until 6:15 pm. I could not be more pleased. 5/5 ⭐️ rating Thank you I will be recommending The Comfort Authority to anyone who needs air conditioning work done. Donna Harmony-Jones Kathy Watson