B & J Refrigeration, Heating, and Cooling has been serving the refrigeration, heating, and cooling needs of residential and commercial customers throughout the greater Tucson area for more 50 years. As one Southern Arizona's most trusted and respected contractors, B & J is dedicated to providing top-notch service at truly competitive rates (24 hour emergency service available). B & J is a fully licensed, bonded and insured contracting firm, as well as a locally owned and operated business, with strong roots right here in the Tucson area. We take great pride in serving the community in which we live. So, if you’re looking for honesty, reliability and excellent service at a great price, look no further. Call B & J Refrigeration, Heating, and Cooling today to schedule service!
Business highlights
55 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Air Conditioning, Heating & Heat Pumps, Air Cleaners, Humidifiers, Boiler & Chiller Systems, Coolers, Freezers
Evap cooler had died with a poof of horrible burnt smell. Called in request on Friday at 4:30. Monday at 8:15 company called. At 10:00 technician (Matthew) arrived, evaluated situation, took pictures so I could see problem, recommended an electrician to repair faulty wiring, and ordered new motor. Tues. electrician made repairs. Wed afternoon Matthew appeared with new motor, installed it, tested extensively, oiled bearings. Cooler has been working well since. Matthew was polite, professional, explained situation, including wiring problem carefully and patiently. It was, overall, a stress-less and reassuring visit.
Description of Work: Evaluated cooler and wiring for problem. Recommended electrician. Replaced motor and oiled bearings. (Cooler had already been cleaned and serviced for the season before the motor blew)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
Jeff S.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This is the second time I've use B&J. The first was for my heater that had stopped heating. Estaban arrived the day after I called, and found the problem within just a few minutes. He then very thoroughly and professionally proceeded to troubleshoot what may have caused the problem and diagnosed that within a half hour giving me peace of mind that nothing major was going on. I was so impressed that I decided to call the same service to come do preventative maintenance and start up on my swamp cooler and a/c. Having recently purchased this house as a foreclosed property, I wasn't even sure if either devise worked. Looking at the rust and the way some of the external connections on them I half expected the worse. Estaban put my mind at ease very quickly by showing that not only were both devises quite operable, but each was relatively new and should last me for several years yet. He was very helpful to show me each stage of what he was doing and informed me how I can perform much of the same maintenance myself. I could not be more pleased with this service.
Description of Work: Restart stalled gas furnace, and trouble shoot root cause, which turned out to be nothing of significance. Perform preventative maintenance on swamp cooler and air conditioning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Wallace R.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
B and J Refrigeration sent out Jason Tejeda to work on my Air Conditioner. He diagnosed the problem in 10 minutes and repaired in in 5. The problem was a bit complex (bad capacitors on motors), small leaks ...etc. He performed an OUTSTANDING JOB. Also, Jason let me know how I can perform the needed work at increments at a time so that I could budget the repairs but still have a working air conditioner. Awesome service at a great price. I highly recommend this company and their technicians.
Description of Work: My Air Conditioner has not been working since 2009 (or longer). The AC unit is in a foreclosed property that I purchased. The AC has never worked and has never been turned on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
GREGORY W.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went really well. Found the problem fixed it and I am happy.
Description of Work: We had a split AC System which did not function anymore. No heat or air conditioning. The technician came out and found the problem right away. The system had a leak and the freon was empty. The technician fixed the leak and filled the system. Very nice and knowledgeable. Right on time, with a call before he arrived.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$219
Steven S. M.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
On time and excellent service. No idle chatter. Questions answered.
Description of Work: Heat pump thermostat replaced and calibrated. Entry delivery system replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LINDA F.
01/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I will recommend them and use them from now on.
Description of Work: Several service individuals told me that my AC unit was installed improperly. I have only owned this home for 3 years, but the installation was 6 years ago. B and J Refirgeration repaired the improper installation. They did not include unnecessary duct work or a change in the freon as some companies had suggested.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$720
Sean C.
12/2010
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
It went very well except for one little item - they forgot to check the existing electrical to ensure it was at the proper spec for the system. They missed the scheduled follow-up appointment, and did not notify me they would not be able to make it or reschedule.
Description of Work: They installed a new American Standard 16 SEER heat pump system, interior air handler & exterior condenser, charged the system, installed new electrical wiring to replace old outside wiring, and installed a new thermostat. They returned for a follow up check-up about expecting tax rebate papers, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,200
Denis W M.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did a good job. They did have to come back to repair a fan that didn't work right and they did that right away.
Description of Work: I used B & J Refrigeration to put in a heat pump and air conditioning. They removed the old swamp cooler and capped it off. They installed the air conditioning unit on the roof and did all the pipes and ventilation. They hooked up all the electrical with the new circuit breakers. They replaced the old furnace with an air handler that has a heat pump in it. They replaced the registers and thermostat and then tested it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Steve G.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Overall I think the service is necessary, especially if you own an older AC. I feel at ease knowing I have a professional checking out the system twice a year. The price is kinda expensive at $90 each visit, but it does include filters which usually cost quite a bit. I will be using B & J in the future!
Description of Work: I signed up for their preventative maintenance program. This includes a fall and spring servicing. The appointments are limited to one hour each. They check all the components of the AC and even provide the filters as part of the service. I was also able to use the Angie's list coupon they have posted. The serviceman was polite and listened to my concerns and answered my questions accurately. My AC is from the 80s and I was worried about its condition. Amazingly everything was fine, minus about a pound of freon being needed. The serviceman didn't try to sell me a new AC, even though I was expecting to hear mine was on its last legs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Joel B.
11/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Went exactly as described. The installer was courteous and answered all of my questions. I received exactly what I paid for.
Description of Work: Installed two new replacement digital thermostats for electric heat pumps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
David G.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent from appointment to completion. The serviceman arrived on time and serviced both units. For 2 AC/heat units, the price was good even before the $20 discount given.
Description of Work: Fall preventive maintenance on 2 AC/Gas Pack units
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Margo N.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Called for an estimate and we were told that a representative would be at our house the next day at a specified time. He showed up exactly when stated. The estimate was prepared and mailed to us within two days. The extimate was much better than I had hoped and we opted to go with B & J Refrigeration. They showed up on the day and at the time stated for installation and finished the work of removing the old heating and air conditioning unit and had the new one installed and operational by the end of the work day. All trash and liter was completely cleaned up. Promised paper work for credits and rebates was promised to be in our hands within two to three days and arrived as promised with little for us to do but sign and put in an envelope or hold for tax time. Very professional from start to finish. The unit has perfomed flawlessly since installation.
Description of Work: Replacement of heating and airconditioning unit. Old unit was removed and all debris cleaned up carefully. New unit was promptly installed as specified and all paperwork for rebates and credits was in our hands within two days of completion of the work. Very prompt on both providing an estimate and on the installation. Very professional and courteous employees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
THOMAS O.
10/2010
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
See above. The repairman was very professional, explained the required repair in detail and performed the service while I kept a doctor's appointment. When he finished the job after 4 hours on the roof, he was covered from head to toe in sweat.
Description of Work: THE TEMPERATURE WAS 104 DEGREES WHEN M Y AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED WORKING. I called B &K the next morning and they arranged for a repairman to come out at my convenience and prepare an estimate. I accepted the estimate and he returned the next morning with the required repair parts and proceeded to repair the unit over 5 hours in 103 degree heat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
David S.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The repair was completed in short order considering the weather. The service tech was friendly and very resourceful to complete the repair. J & B Refrigeration runs a first class operation. Would recommend to my friends and family. I could not be happier with the job they have done for me.
Description of Work: Called B & J Refrigeration Inc. this morning for repairs for my AC unit on my 5 year old home. I was promptly told of an estimated time that a tech would be arriving and was please to say that Mike did make it at the prescribed time. With thunder clouds hanging low and threatening Mike scaled his latter to the roof and quickly diagnosed the problem. By the time he got down the Tucson monsoons struck hard with thunder and lightning, heavy wind and rain. Mike detailed the problem to me in a manner that I could understand. While the monsoon carried on Mike made the trip to pick up parts needed and returned in short time. The storm slackened and Mike was able to complete the repair. The whole time Mike was not at all deterred from the job at hand even with lightning and thunder booming near by. He had a great sense of humor the whole time. The guy was first rate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Dwight A.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Outstanding! Fast response, even after normal business hours. Matt was very diligent and professional. Every effort was made to get the system back in working order even though it was after nine PM. When he was unable to obtain the parts due to the time of day, he made us a priority and was their by ten AM the next morning in order to accomadate our work schedules and get our home back to normal. I wish all service related experiences would go this well.
Description of Work: Repaired my home air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$560
Betty M.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Dale returned our late call after office hours and set up an appointment for the next morning. The written offer was very fair and detailed. The office manager agreed to meet the cash discount that we had been offered in our first estimate by another company. Dale was very honest about the upgrades that would need to be made to our electrical as we have a 1957 home. He included it in the estimate and guaranteed that his system would pass inspection. Vance, the owner of Temp-Con, gave us our third estimate and told us that he would meet B & J's price and throw in an additional 10 year parts and labor warranty so we went with him. Unfortunately, we found out after the work was "done" that Temp Con does not warranty the inspection like J & B nor will they install the GFI upgrade as agreed. In fact, Temp Con told us that it may cost us an additional $2000 to pass code! I would go with B & J in a heartbeat if I had it to over again!
Description of Work: Complete air conditioning and furnace replacement estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Christopher R.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My air conditioner stopped working at 7 PM during the summer. I immediately called B&J. They dispatched someone to my home. The problem was diagnosed and quickly fixed. It was a very inexpensive part. The company could have taken advantage and charged for other component replacement, but didn't. They are a very honorable company.
Description of Work: The part replaced was insignificant in cost, but integral to the air conditioner compressor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Ronald R.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
From the very first contact, B & J Refrigeration impressed me. At 9:30PM on a Sunday evening, their 24 hour operator answered on the first ring, politely scheduled an appointment and informed me that someone would call me by 8:00AM the next morning. At 7:58AM the next morning, I received a call from the dispatcher that the tech should arrive at my home between 9 and 9:30. An hour later, received another call that he was on his way. At 9:30 the tech arrived, diagnosed the problem, determined the availability of required parts, and spent the remainder of the day installing the parts. Even after retreiving the part, he still tried to determine if he could repair the existing evaporative coils to save us the cost of the new part. He was very skilled and overcame obstacles unique to our installation. Everyone we came in contact with, the 24 hour operator, the dispatcher, the estimator, and especially our technician was polite, efficient, and professional. In the future, I don't need to look any further for an HVAC service/installer in Tucson, I have B & J Refrigeration. I have strongly recommended B & J to my friends and would likewise recommend them to anyone in need of A/C service. No one likes to spend money on repairs, but B & J Refrigeration soothed the financial pain with first rate service.
Description of Work: A/C was not producing cold air. Technician determined that nearly all coolant had escaped from system. He searched and discovered the source of the leak but because the location was within the evaporative coil unit he was unable to repair it, he needed to replace the evaporative coil assembly. He provided an estimate of total cost and located an available part in the local area. He also contacted the home office to provide an over the phone estimate for a total A/C system replacement so I could financially compare that as an alternative. We decided the part replacement was our preferred choice and without delay the tech worked throughout the day and by evening we once again had cold air.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Jim D.
07/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They even billed me since I was out of town and let me pay when I got back, which was great and appreciated. Overall, the price was reasonable and service went well.
Description of Work: We had our a/c go out while we were on vacation. They came out the next day and got it running.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Onnie H.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My coolers have never worked this efficiently! The technician showed me the build up of salt in the coolers that had not ever been cleaned out by the previous company I had doing my service. He spent time removing the residue from the insides of the coolers as well as replacing a belt that had caked on salt. These coolers are only 3 years old and because of the neglect/lack of knowledge from the previous company they have now aged considerably faster! I look forward to an ongoing relationship with B & J and feel confident that they will prolong the life of my cooling and heating and will not steer me wrong.
Description of Work: Start-up of two evaporative coolers located on my roof - replaced pads, copper wiring and belts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Sue K M.
05/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Very happy with service. Have signed up for service contract. The tech told me what needed to be repaired without talking to me like I was an idiot.
Description of Work: Replace swamp cooler, maintenance on A/C
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Ya-Ching L.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Excellent experience starting from the friendly and knowledgeable person answering the phone. The service visit was scheduled immediately for the next day. The technicians arrived on time and were polite and professional in diagnosing the problems in my heating system and proposing different solutions. I felt that they made a sincere effort to understand my personal needs and did their best to work accordingly even though it may not have been the most profitable route for them. The job ended up taking a bit more time than planned and they had to come back the next day. All this was well communicated and the difference on the final invoice was less than I expected. I would definitely use B&J Refrigeration again should I ever have any cooling or heating problems.
Description of Work: The gas furnace in my newly purchased house was blowing cold air. I also asked them to do a preventive maintenance checkup of the heating system at the same time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$670
Elayne D.
11/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Their estimate was very good. The installers came out to give me an estimate. They were nice and polite. They were punctual, responsive and came out within 2 days. They came out in jeans and T shirts and they probably came out after doing other jobs.
Description of Work: They gave me a quote for replacing my furnace and my air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Chris B.
11/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Heater wasn't working. Called B&J to schedule appointment to fix. The tech came on time and the service was quick. It was only a loose wire in the thermostat. The tech was able to diagnose the problem in about 5 minutes.
Description of Work: Fix nonworking heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
William F.
10/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Installers showed up right on time and did an excellent job on installation. They proved to be true professionals. Installation site was cleaned and all old equipment was removed from the property. B&J also helped with regard to submitting rebates from Rheem, Federal and local electrical company. Rebates totaled some $ 2,100, thus cutting the overall cost $ 4,830 considerably. I highly recommend B&J and certainly do business with them again.
Description of Work: Received estimate from B&J to replace my existing heat pump with a Rheem Package Unit. Estimate was low bid and some $ 2,500 less than the highest for the exactly same unit. Following replacement of my existing unit, the installers cleaned up the installation site and removed all old equipment.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning
FAQ
B & J Refrigeration Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
B & J Refrigeration Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, B & J Refrigeration Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, B & J Refrigeration Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, B & J Refrigeration Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, B & J Refrigeration Inc offers emergency services.
No, B & J Refrigeration Inc does not offer warranties.
B & J Refrigeration Inc offers the following services: Air Conditioning, Heating & Heat Pumps, Air Cleaners, Humidifiers, Boiler & Chiller Systems, Coolers, Freezers