Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has been helping improve customer's homes in Southern Arizona since 1959. We are of course fully bonded, licensed and insured. We are locally owned and a well know fixture in the community. We currently employee over 150 wonderful people in Tucson and you likely see our trucks all over town. We are dedicated to building science and modern technology, which is why our HVAC installations are well known as some of the best around. We pull permits on almost every job, the fact that we go over and above code requirements to achieve high quality AC replacement is one of the reasons we count a number of inspectors among our clients. In recent years, we have won the Trane President's Award for Best Trane Dealer in Tucson and are the largest Lennox dealer in the region. We have also won Arizona Daily Star Best In Tucson awards in 2019 and 2020. But what makes us the choice for so many local customers is our people - we hire for quality and then invest in training them to be the best. You'll find friendly, supportive and communicative expertise from your first call to our office all the way through to support and responsiveness once your work is completed. We look forward to the opportunity to make you another genuinely satisfied customer, please give us a call.
Business highlights
66 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Heating & Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement, New Installations, Plumbing Work, Solar Water Heating Systems, Design Services, Insurance Work, Water Softening Systems
Mike W. was on time, polite, personable, knowledgeable and thorough for this service. Excellent experience for me!!
Description of Work: Inspected all plumbing8inside & outside. Drained hot water 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
$49
Carmen P.
11/2015
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called them and on the phone they told me that they don't work on roof clean out and that it was not listed in their ad. So, I ended up just getting the money refunded. They should be a little bit more clear about what it is that they do or don't do. They need a little improvement on their attitude on the phone. They could be a little bit more courteous like, "I'm so sorry that we were remiss in not including that. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I hope you give us a try another time if you have other plumbing needs that we can service you." Something along those lines. They could use some customer service training, whoever it was and I think she was the owner. The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them. It was $69 for blocked drain repair with a bonus camera inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
$69
f. lawrence F.
10/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 1 more
Robert arrived on schedule, was professional polite and all around Excellent. Drain unplugged checked to make certain nothing was moved into other drains. Cleaned up afterwards, and the very first time a plummer disinfected after the service. I have never had a plummer work so professionally, clean and efficiently . This was by far and away the very best plumming service I have ever had.
Description of Work: unplugged drain
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
$69
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
We really appreciate the review, thank you. We've found that doing little things like cleaning up after ourselves actually - and surprisingly - separates us from our competition. We just try to treat your home like our own. Thank you again, I've passed on your comments about Robert to his manager and the owner so we can give him some kudos for his great job. Please let us know how else we can help!
Craig D.
09/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Everything went great. Rich came out and gave us a quote. We used the Costco referral program. He was on time and took the time to give us a quote. We had another company come over and all they did was ask questions about what I was looking for. With Rich he should me some software determining what size we needed. He went in the attic to look around and did a walk around of the house. We actually went up one size from what he recommended. On the day of the install the installers about 6 different people were professional and worked their butt off to get everything done. It was extremely refreshing not having to worrying about again. I waited this long for the review because I wanted to see how the unit performed during the summer months. Everything seems to be going great. Saving money compared to last year and our unit is on way more.
Description of Work: Installed a new HVAC unit.
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
$10,500
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[Member name], thank you so much for the great review!
David L.
08/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 1 more
The drain had been running slow for a long time, we tried chemicals and even used a snake but we could not get the drain to clear no matter what. This was the first time I ever used Rite Way so I did not know what t expect, when I called the office they were ready to help and had a great attitude, they even gave me an appointment the same day. The plumber, Martin, called to let me know he was on the way and arrived well within the time window that his office gave me. He worked very h****** the drain and did not stop until he knew everything was in good working order. He also gave us advice on how to treat the pipes to ensure less clogging and a life span for cast iron drains.
Description of Work: Cleared a very clogged bathroom drain.
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
$70
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[removed member's name], glad to be able to help your sir! Thank you for choosing Rite Way and thank you for the kind review. Please let us know what we can do to help you more in future!
Leon E.
08/2015
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They did a good job. I liked the price and I didn't have to talk to the guy about the price because, it had been taken care of through Angie's List.
Description of Work: Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing unclogged the kitchen sink. It was a special.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
Hi [removed member's name], We are of course delighted that you chose Rite Way and that you were happy with both the price and the service. What could we have done better to get an A rather than a C, since getting a C somewhat hurts our overall Angieslist rating.
A P.
08/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Installation service was excellent from the original quote through sizing the system, installation and check out. They took care of all permits and made sure everything was brought up to current code. They also took care of all paperwork and work to get TEP rebate. All of the staff was courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Installed new Trane HVAC system that included air conditioner and furnace.
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
$8,400
JP J.
07/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Purchased service on Angie's List on a Sunday and was in contact with them Monday morning with work performed that afternoon. After clogging multiple times in 2 weeks before service has been draining great since.
Description of Work: Cleared drain from kitchen sink.
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
$80
Sue A.
06/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
The purchase contract had us enter 3 days that would work for us. - which we did. We have not heard from them - call or e-mail at all. Our drain still has not been fixed - the sink is not in use because it is clogged !!! I could hire someone else , but how do I get a refund from them? We pre-paid for the service - got a confirmation that the credit card was charged and ... so we wait: June 15 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 16 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 17 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 18 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 19 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 20 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 21 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 22 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 23 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 24 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 25 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 26 - didn't hear from Rite Way June 27 - Here's hoping
Description of Work: The provider has not provided any service and has not contacted us at all - on June 15, 2015 we purchased and pd for a Angie's List on-line deal from Rite Way.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$70
Robert F.
06/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Very professional, and provided a lot of helpful advice. Took the time to explain inspection findings in detail, and didn't try to push me towards unnecessary expensive work. Excellent Service!
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of house plumbing
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
$49
Wendelle R.
06/2015
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Things went fine. They got the job done, were professional and on time. However, they were not prepared with the camera that the deal said would be included. If you are in need of service in an emergency it is best to call them directly instead of trying to use email, follow up time is a bit slow by email only.
Description of Work: cleared drain line
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
$69
Kevin K.
05/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Rite - Way is the WRONG WAY - Paul informed me the system was not salvageable, stated the coolant level was ok and tried to sell a whole new system for $10,000 to $12,000 that is $3000 to $4500 above typical prices I was seeing after some web research. The disturbing part is 3 people spending that much time fabricating a story to get me to buy an overpriced system. Paul was so nice & seemed trustworthy, Joe Loughney arrived and made the sales pitch.... his face fell when I said I would get other estimates. Next I called Perry - Chris arrived promptly and told me it was low on coolant added 2.5 lbs, cleaned the heat exchanger and my AC was running in top condition. It may be a simple thing but gives you a sense of their approach Rite - Way told me that the dryer vent screen was plugged up, Chris from Perry just cleaned it out and never mentioned it. Always get second opinions and multiple estimates.
Description of Work: Tried to convince me my AC unit was not salvageable and sell me a new unit at a highly inflated price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$70
John P.
04/2015
5.0
water heater repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
I was very impressed with the efficiency of the two workers who came to perform this work. They arrived in a timely fashion. The lead person was able to answer all of my questions. I did not feel pressured but I was informed enough to have confidence in the decisions I made. Everything was completed that day in approximately four hours. The areas they worked in were left clean. They cleaned up all the things they removed. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Description of Work: The provider replaced my water heater and both toilets as weel as replaced several several valves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,295
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[Member name removed], thank you for the excellent review. Please let us know if we can do anything further to help. The Rite Way Team.
Michael H.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
I purchased the $69.00 deal from Angie's List the night of 3/23/2015. I called the provider on early AM on 3/24/2015 as without the kitchen sink functioning life is more challenging. Rite Way scheduled a plumber for later in the afternoon. I received a call from the plumber that Rite Way assigned the job to and he asked if he could come out late morning. I said please do come early. I had taken out and checked all of the plumbing below the sink and garbage disposal and I knew I had a clog farther down the drain line and it was going to be beyond my abilities to clear. Rite Way sent Orlando Zepeda to do the job. He arrived right at the time he said he would. He assessed the problem and went right to work. He had to use the larger of his routers to clear the clog. The problem was we did not run the water/disposal long enough after it was used to get the ground up material down the drain pipe to bigger drain pipes. Orlando fast, knowledgeable, and friendly. Once he was on the job I had a 100% expectation that the problem would be resolved. If I ever have plumbing problems again (which I always hope I won't) I will call Rite Way. The plumber they sent to me, Orlando Zepeda, was great and a credit to the company.
Description of Work: Unclog the kitchen sink drain to main line
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
$69
Karen H.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
First plumber came out and was unable to unclog the drain, due to a broken part. The next day his boss came out and had it fixed in less than 5 minutes. Both men we very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Unclogged bath tub.
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
$69
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[member name removed] Very pleased to hear that you had a great experience and that we were able to get that blockage cleared for you. Happy New Year and please let us know if we can help you with anything else in future. The Staff at Rite Way.
Thomas W.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Rite-Way's plumber was punctual, professional and did an outstanding job of fixing our plumbing problems for the $49 price we agreed on with Angie's List. We could not have asked for better service and will continue to use this company for future heating, cooling and plumbing jobs.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky toilet, reset garbage disposal
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
$49
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[member name removed], Thank you for the great review, we appreciate it. We look forward to helping you again in future.
Jim P.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They were unable to do the inspection in time. They responded quickly and I will use them in the future if needed.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
David G.
11/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
+ 0 more
Richard Dorman came on time and quickly sized the unit for the garage. The installation was completed the next week. The installers made some suggestions on location which were done. No issues and considerable less expensive that other proposals.
Description of Work: Installed a ductless mini-split heat pump in a garage workspace
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
$3,245
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[member name removed], Thanks again for doing business with Rite Way - Richard always does a great job for our customers so thank you for mentioning him! Please let us know if we can do anything further to help. Rite Way
Edna D.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 1 more
The salesman came back after the instillation to make sure I understood the programmable thermostat and offered to come back if I forgot by the time winter comes or anytime I have a question to give him a call. The installers explained everything and also sealed the vents. The system is so quiet and efficient. I thought I was going to have to install a ceiling fan in my kitchen and for the first time in 3 years my kitchen is cool. I don't remember what you call it but there is a very efficient fan that maintainers the airflow at he selected temperature. It works so great that I had to turn the thermostat up 2 degrees because 75 was too cold! I will be using Rite Way for all my heating, cooling and plumbing needs from now on because I appreciated being treated with Honesty, Respect and Professionalism!! Thank You Rite Way!
Description of Work: I was given a through explanation of the cost, system's operation, instillation, Warenty and discounts by a very patient professional salesman. I was pleasantly surprised when systems manager came out to take the readings on the air conditioner-heating unit to find he was as patient and professional as the salesman. I was totally shocked when the two installers came out early and were likewise as patient and professional as the other gentlemen. I am so pleased with the professional ethics Rite Way employees exhibit! All the employees that I have had the pleasure to deal with are very patient, professional, knowledgeable and kind. They installed a Lennox 2 speed cooling& heating system, with a new programmable thermostat, and carbon monoxide alarm. I really felt like I was back in the 50's when this kind of service was the norm here in Tucson!
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
$10,000
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
Thank you very much for your review and for being such a great customer. Please give us a call if you need any further assistance. The team at Rite Way.
Darlene S.
08/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
The staff knew their products and the proper way to install. Paul, the person who did the actual installation, was always prompt, hard-working, cheerful (despite being on the roof in the high summer temps of Tucson), and did a marvelous and neat job. The whole job was handled very efficiently and they worked with us to make sure our needs were met and kept us from going without hot water in the process. I was surprised at the actual amount of work involved in changing the location of this heater but Paul knew exactly what he was doing and did it very well.
Description of Work: They removed the old water heater from the inside of our home and installed another on a platform in the garage. They also installed a recirculating water system and timer for that. New pipes had to be installed from the heater to the gas meter and new pipes over the roof of the house to connect to the water lines. All pipes are covered and painted.
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
$9,000
Response from Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing
[Member name removed] - thanks for your review. We really appreciate it. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do to make you more comfortable. The Team at Rite Way
MARY C.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
very professional took care of the problem
Description of Work: unblocked garbage disposal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Daphne S.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The sales rep was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything. On the day of the installation the workers arrived on time and had everything needed to get the job done.
Description of Work: Replaced the heat pump system.
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
$9,400
Jesse T.
06/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We got taken for a ride. AC went out and Rite Way refused to recharge the unit unless we bought a new one. My wife couldn't stand one more night without AC, so I said yes. We were probably charged at least $2,000 more than should have been.
Description of Work: Inatalled new AC and furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$15,000
Jane L.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This is an incredibly professional company. They really care about their customers. I spoke with Kevin on the phone who was extremely helpful (car fumes from garage leaking into house). Within a day or two, both Kevin and company owner Rick Walters came to the house and spent a great deal of time conducting diagnostics to determine the problem. Rather than pressure us into costly repair work, Rick made a few suggestions for how we could easily solve the problem. He was very scientific in his approach and spent almost 90 minutes at the house testing everything that could possibly be the source of the leakage. Kevin assisted him throughout. Not only were the men professional, they were also pleasant and cordial. Just what I expect in a quality company! When it comes to all aspects of my home HVAC needs (and plumbing), I will consider using Rite Way again. They really understand the principals of good customer service and have the skills and knowledge to back it up. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Heating/Cooling- Duct Leakage Diagnostics
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
$77
John B.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Overall, they are very good. They advise on what 'extras' are needed, but they're not pushy about it.
Description of Work: I have a yearly contract to service the AC/heater
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Septic Systems
FAQ
Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing does not offer warranties.
Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing offers the following services: Heating & Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement, New Installations, Plumbing Work, Solar Water Heating Systems, Design Services, Insurance Work, Water Softening Systems