Great! We have a 120 year old house with an old floor heater which occasionally has problems, including wires that come loose and having the pilot blown out in storms. Fire & Ice has become our go to problem solver. Especially Josh, who saves us from freezing when it goes out and leaves these old senior citizens warm and toasty!! Thanks, Josh!!
Description of Work: Floor heater with loose wires, then unable to light pilot
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard G.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Josh arrived on time. I explained the situation and he got right to work. I had purchased a new trap beforehand, so he installed that and the pump and safety switch he brought with him per my conversation with their scheduler. Everything went smoothly. Best experience I've had with a service provider in a while. Total cost was less than half ($425 vs $955) that I was quoted by ASI.
Description of Work: Replace broken condensate trap and add condensate pump and safety switch on 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
$425
Alicia Z.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We got three different bids and they were the best. They were good; professional. They just did what they said, they were responsive. They had to work with us - it was a condo so we had to work with the association; we had certain access times to the roof and certain days and times. They were accommodating and they understood.
Description of Work: They did a rental; installed heating and AC.
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
$4,900
Gilbert I.
02/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the work that was performed. I thought my heating unit needed replaced,but they were honest with me,and were able to repair it. Their honesty was really appreciated,because they saved me a lot of money. I will use them again.
Description of Work: I Had Fire & Ice come and to check out my heating unit. I thought I was going to need a new unit,but they were able to repair 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
Lisa P.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I got an estimate from Fire and Ice a few months ago to repair our central A/C unit. We have had a musty odor coming out of the a/c after running it continuously for a few days. Max came out to give us the estimate and he was great. He said we did not yet need to replace our A/C unit, that cleaning it might help get rid of the odoor for a while. He worked up pricing on a few different options, from cleaning the unit to replacing it. I'd like to add that I received estimates from about 8 other companies and Fire & Ice was the first company that said we did not need to replace the a/c unit - everyone else said we needed a new unit. I felt that he was very honest. We finally got the repair done last week. Called them on a Thursday afternoon and they were able to send someone out the next day. Dan did the repair. They did show up a little later (about 40 minutes) than the window they told me, but that's not a big deal to me because they did such a great job, were reasonably priced and honest. (he did call when he was on his way). He was very detail-oriented and tidy in the work he did and explained what he was doing. One week later and we've been running our a/c 24/7 with no musty odor! I'm hoping what they did lasts for a while. Will definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Cleaned central a/c unit - coil and drip pan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
JAN M.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They did a really good job. They seemed very caring and willing to do the best job possible. They worked with us as far as scheduling and went out of their way to make sure we could get the energy rebates on our taxes as well as ones that they sent in themselves. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They installed a new furnace and A/C 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
ron V.
01/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The work was finished when promised. The technicians stayed late the first day so they could get the testing completed the next day as promised. Everything was installed as promised and works great.
Description of Work: Removing old duct work, installing new duct piping, registers and testing
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
$3,800
Boris L.
07/2010
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I had selected Fire & Ice because I had a very good experience speaking with the owner of the company who had bid on another job but could not do it due to some constraints by his insurance company. This job was to repair a leak in my A/C on a brand new system that was never right from the time of installation -fodder for another review. The tech showed up on time as agreed. Since the origin of the leak was unknown, he recommended a leak test that involved isolating the coil from the line-set from the condenser. This test is designed to identify the source of the leak -down to the specific component. Being an engineer myself, this approached seemed reasonable and the right thing to do to get to the core of the problem. So far so good... We then talked about next steps if the line-set was determined to be the culprit. Being that it is buried in the walls and that we had just recently remodeled, I had no intention of ripping out the walls to track down the leak. This left us considering the only reasonable alternative, bypassing the existing line-set. We came up with 3 options involving running a new line-set on the outside of the home, with and without moving the condenser from its current position. Depending on the option taken, moving the electrically was also part of the proposed solution. In the end he agreed to bid the job considering the 3 different options. He then went about writing down all of the information we had exchanged in order to complete the quote. We went over it in detail and agreed that a quote would be forthcoming within a couple of days once he could get a handle on the cost of the electrical work -I presume they would have to sub out that part of the work. So far so good... Several days went by, then a week, and I did not hear back. I called to see if there was some sort of problem, thinking perhaps they had the wrong contact info and could not get a hold of me. I confirmed my contact info and was assured by the customer service rep that she would contact the tech immediately and that a quote would be forthcoming, again...it never came. Now, I wouldn't care if they decided not to do the work, for whatever reason. But, the one thing that is totally unacceptable to me is the lack of any communication. This experience turned out to be a complete waste of my time, as well as there's. It never ceases to amaze me how a business can promise to deliver on the simple task like providing a quote and then effectively blow off the job by simply not responding. I would think that in this economy particularly, companies like this one would be eager to earn more business but this experience suggested otherwise. Therefore I am left with only one option and this is to give this experience a failing grade. Perhaps the quality of the work would have been acceptable but we will never know....
Description of Work: Bid for repairs to leak in A/C.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Lester J.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The installers(Nick and Chris) showed up on schedule and worked for about one and a half days to complete the outside plus attic install. Then Andy came out and did the coolant charging and other final steps in the process. Max and Andy worked with the HERS inspector to complete the process for obtaining a final inspection and permit from the county. I was very pleased with the job done and follow up by the entire Fire and ice team.
Description of Work: We needed to replace both our air conditioners and got several bids. We chose Fire and Ice based on their price and their good reviews on Angies list. It was a significant job since we were upgrading to high efficiency units which required replacing the attic coils as well as as the two existing air conditioners.
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
$8,700
MARJETA S.
12/2009
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
We are still waiting on any follow through from them. We have been waiting for more than a month. They said it would take a while, but it has taken longer than it should, and if it was going to take so long I would expect a phone call.
Description of Work: We needed a new part for furnace. They came in ancd checked it. they said they would order the part.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Isabelle L.
07/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The workers from Fire & Ice were very prompt in coming. They fixed the filter I was having problems with. They did a good job and it's working now. They came at the time the said. They were very quick and their pricing was reasonable.
Description of Work: I hired Fire & Ice Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. for my heating and 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
$198
William H.
07/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Max came by and spent about an hour looking over what we had and recommended a larger system since the attic had been finished for an extra bedroom since the old A/C and furnace were installed and it was a bit undersized for the new space. He also recommended a larger return air vent since even for the existing system, the size of the vent was too small. He presented several options, one of which included the government rebate for the highest efficiency system. He didn't push the higher priced unit even though it would make them more money. He said the less expensive York unit was still an excellent system and given that A/C isn't required very often in our area, the higher priced system wouldn't really save that much more money on utility bills. Even with the government rebate, the highest efficiency system would have cost us more. He was very professional and not at all pushy. He also presented the fact that York was providing a $250 rebate on the lower end system and that Fire and Ice would give an additional discount for paying with cash or check. I was sold. They scheduled the install within a week. The 2 guys were here right on time and began removing the old system. They installed the entire system, including the new larger return air duct in one day. I know they ran into a few snags, but were able to remedy the problems quickly and still finished by 5PM. They were able to reuse the existing refrigerant lines from the old system at my request since they are buried behind the walls and it would be difficult to run new ones without them being seen. They tested them thoroughly for leaks beforehand to make sure they were adequate. The installation team was very professional and hard working. They left the place spotless, used drop cloths, and vacuumed up all debris before they left. They made sure I understood all operations of the system and showed me how to change the hepa filter. I am thrilled with this system. It is very quiet, both inside and outside. Our recent higher temperatures have allowed us to use the A/C more and it cools very quickly and quietly. Even the attic room is cool now whereas with the old system, it was always a bit too warm on hot days. There is so much more air flowing into all the rooms now, so Max knew exactly what he was talking about with the return air. I highly recommend this company for any A/C or heating system.
Description of Work: Replaced a 2T A/C and heating system in the upstairs of our 2700 sq. ft. home with a York 3.5T 14.5 SEER A/C system and high efficiency furnace. They also increased the size of the air return vent.
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
JOHN B.
03/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Excellent. A new 100,000 BTU furnace, 5 ton condenser, evaporator and thermostat installed a day early. Tenant reported they were quiet and polite and did a good job with removal and clean up. When I came to town, Max met me for an inspection and to give me the warranty and user instructions. I think I saved a lot of $$$ using Angie's List and Fire & Ice. With the rebate and Angie's discount, the total price was $4,525.
Description of Work: This is a late report on work that was performed July 2008. This was a 30 yr. old, tenant occupied, 2600 sq. ft. home in the La Mesa area, with the original gas furnace and no A/C. I am an out of state owner. Tenants begged for air conditioning and I evaluated the A/C contractor reviews on the Angie's List website. Selected several candidates and attempted to obtain estimates. Most had to be called several times and some canceled scheduled appointments with my tenant. Max Carroll was most responsive and communicative. His estimate was half the price of the others and he was the only contractor that informed me of the $200 mail in rebate the furnace was eligible for.
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
$4,725
Brian H.
01/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I have tenants in the house and live out of state, so dealt with Max Carroll over the phone and via email. He was very responsive and provided the best price for a quality system when compared to several other Angie's List companies. I had narrowed it down to Mauzy, Sherlock, and Fire and Ice. All seemed like very good companies, but the final decision came down to price. Fire and Ice was able to beat all of their prices (and came down from their initial estimate). Once the system was ordered, it took about a week for the equipment to arrive, and work was completed quickly. I'd highly recommend them to anyone. I went with a Comfortmaker model C8MPT075F14B1 dual stage furnace and model C4A342GKA100 model AC unit.
Description of Work: Replaced existing furnace and air conditioning unit in 1650 square foot single-story residence.
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
$4,695
CAROL AND GARRY R.
11/2008
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The representative measured the house and inspected all of the equipment and then we talked about a quote. He said that the upstairs was a 3 ton unit; the downstairs was 5 ton; the ducting upstairs would have to be replaced by another company (because of asbestos); and that the price would probably be about $12,000.00. I made several calls for the confirming quotes, including one to the owner of the company. Eventually they both arrived and the quotes were in the mid-$15,000s, depending upon equipment selected. We also got two other quotes from well-regarded firms on Angie's List. Both were less money, disputed the claim of asbestos material, and stated that the units were both 3 ton. That, combined with fact that F&I's quote for the downstairs unit was to replace what they claimed was a 5 ton unit with a 4 ton, I decided to confirm the information with Lennox, the manufacturer. The result? The unit, manufactured in March, 1973, was a 3 ton unit! The owner had the opportunity to look into the situation early on, and didn't, so he has to take responsibility for the multiple missteps. This was a bad experience, and I would never do business with Fire & Ice again. Incidentally, we did go ahead with another company listed on Angie's that's highly rated and had many, many recommendations. The experience was great: it was worth the time to check things out in advance.
Description of Work: SDG&E repair indicated that there was a crack in a heater burner, which was confirmed by an inspection by Fire & Ice representative. The report recommended replacement of the heater. We discussed new heating and air conditioning of both the broken (upstairs) unit and the one downstairs, since both were originally installed when the house was built. It was likely that the other one wasn't in much better condition than the upstairs, and there would be an economy of time and money to do both.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$74
MARIA B.
08/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
After calling for ok, Technician arrived early and was pleasant and professional. I explained that it wasn't that the A/C wasn't cooling but that it seemed to take much longer to cool down just a couple of degrees than it had before so we thought that maybe it was low on refrigerant. He worked efficiently and used a drop cloth to put his ladder on when accessing the A/C unit in the attic from the upstairs bathroom. He washed off the condenser coils to see if that would help with the efficiency of the unit. The only variance was with the thermostat reading 1 to 2 degrees hotter than it actually was. The Tech explained that because of the age of the unit and because of the higher humidity, it may not be running as efficiently as it had when it was newer. I was glad to find out that there was nothing wrong with the equipment or the refrigerant pressure.
Description of Work: Technician performed inspection and diagnostic testing of 13 year old A/C unit, Condenser and Programmable Thermostat. He cleaned the condenser coil.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Frank and Rebecca C.
05/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They actually answered at 10 PM in the evening when I thought I would just leave them a message, but they took down my information and said somebody would contact me in the morning. The technician, Dave, arrived 15 minutes early! He completed a thorough inspection, performed some maintenance tasks and successfully relocated my thermostat control. I was pleased with his speed and knowledge.
Description of Work: Just purchased a foreclosed property and I wanted to have the A/C and heater thoroughly evaluated with a maintenance check as well. I also needed the thermostat control moved to another location.
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
$179
JOYCE P.
04/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They were a good company and I would use them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned my A/C 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
$100
JACKIE G.
03/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The estimate I received from this company was considerably less than another top company on the list for the same exact units. They also provided a discount for cash payment in addition to the coupon shown on Angie's List. The installers arrived at the scheduled time and started to work. It was extremely tight removing the old unit from a hallway ceiling inside my home and the new unit was a bit larger than the old one so they had to enlarge the opening in order to do the installation. But they replaced the old frame and grill with a new one that fit perfectly. It looks so good and I am very happy with the work. They are very professional and clean. They brought drop cloths to put down in the work area inside my home and then vacuumed up when they were finished. They also installed a new thermostat and showed me how to use it. The job was scheduled for one whole day, but they finished in 5 hours. I would definitely use this company again and would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They replaced my 20 year old heat pump and air handling system with new 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
$4,475
DARLEEN B.
02/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICE. MOST OTHER COMPANIES WANTED TO SELL ME A NEW UNIT. FIRE AND ICE WAS HONEST AND REPAIRED IT AT A FAIR PRICE. THEY CAME OUT WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD. DAVID WAS THE MECHANIC AND WAS VERY FRIENDLY. APPROXIMATE COST INCLUDES LABOR, PART, AND SERVICE CALL.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT AND REPAIRED MY GAS WALL HEATER. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE THERMAL COUPLER.
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
April B.
01/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
This was a good experience. We were lucky to get anyone to come so quickly. The price was fair and we even were able to use an online coupon which they honored over the phone. We paid by credit card. Cost after 10% deduction was $117.99 instead of the estimated $131.10. This is the second time we have used Fire and Ice in 2 years and we would do so again. We recommend this company.
Description of Work: The furnace stopped working during the night and the house was at 60 F in the morning. We called later in the morning and the company sent someone out the same day. Andrew arrived in the early afternoon and soon found the problem. It was a dirty sensor. He gave a thorough check and made sure the unit ran properly. He then checked, at my request, another furnace servicing the bedroom wing. The filter flue needed flushing and he cleaned the entire unit. Andrew worked quietly, quickly and cleanly. He wasted no time, was polite and helpful with advice.
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
$117.99
DUNCAN B.
12/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The work went very well. Estimator was delayed 30 minutes but called in advance. He was polite and worked up the estimate quickly so I could decide the same day. I called to schedule the work as soon as I had the estimate, and they were able to make it out within 4 business days. Installer arrived on time, was pleasant and efficient and completed the work as described in the estimate. Pricing was fair - it was similar to an estimate I had received months prior, and a third company I called wanted to be hired for a job of >$1000 without a providing an estimate. I would use Fire & Ice again - they acted professionally throughout the process.
Description of Work: Company installed a new exposed duct run of approximately 17 feet passing through 2 walls and corrected high and low combustion air vents by adding new high vent through a flat roof (included cutting a hole, adding cap/flashing unit and sealing).
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
$1,200
LINDA R.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
This company is very dependable. They really work hard at what they do, and they always have great customer service. They are very nice and well mannered workers. They are a bit pricey but worth it. I would highly recommend them to everyone.
Description of Work: They came out to service the Heating and Air Conditioning unit in my 2,100 square foot home. They did general maintenance, checked the Freon, and cleaned the filters. The work took 1 hour.
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
$150
LAWRENCE Z.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They do a great job of maintaining the units. If there is a problem, I get a 15 percent discount on repairs since I have this contract with them. I call them to set up an appointment and they are able to come put within a week.
Description of Work: I have a yearly contract with Fire & Ice to come out and clean my A/C and heating unit in my 2400 square foot home twice a year.
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
$175
STACIE A.
08/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
There estimate included a $200 discount for paying by check. The price quoted was 4 thousand dollars less than the other top rated company on this site. They were able to schedule the job the same week that we called them to book it. They came out and took 2 days as promised to complete the job. I was very impressed with the 2 workers they sent out. They were both friendly and professional. Because we didn't have enough space to install in attic they suggested we do it on the rooftop. No other company suggested this option to us since they likely didn't have access to the crane that this company had. I would definitely recommend this company and would not hesitate to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ton A/C and heating rooftop package, complete installation of duct work. Approximately 800 square foot house.
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FAQ
FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC does not offer free project estimates.
No, FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC offers emergency services.
No, FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC does not offer warranties.
FIRE & ICE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC offers the following services: HEATING & AC SERVICE, INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SALES.