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Carini Home Services

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About us

Carini Home Services is a leading 24 hour provider of Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning services throughout San Diego County. We offer Repairs, Installations and Maintenance for residential homes. The company is Licensed, Bonded, Insured and is 100% family owned and operated. Our service areas cover all of San Diego County including Central San Diego, East County, North and South Counties. The company's primary product lines include American Standard, Mitsubishi Ductless Splits, Bradford and White, Navian, Noritz and all other major brands of Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing equipment. All Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing employees undergo extensive training and are background checked upon hire. You can trust Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing to respect your home, your family and provide you with the 5 Star service you deserve.

Business highlights

Eco Friendly
Se habla espanol
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
LGBTQ+ Friendly
19 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential Plumbing Services, Residential HVAC Services, Air Conditioning Installation & Repair, Furnace/Heating Installation and Repair, Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Split Installation and Repair, Sewer and Drain Services, Heating & Air Conditioning Maintenance, Water Heater Installation and Repair, Tankless Water Heater Installation and Repair, Water Softener/Purifier Installation, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ),

Services we don't offer

Air Duct Cleaning, Window AC, sump pump

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10% up to $500

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8348 Reviews
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Showing 251-275 of 348 reviews
Charles S.
May 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Trane system and not a drop of refrigerant needed!  Very professional and knowledgeable serviceman.  Answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns.  I would recommend these guys to anyone in San Diego County that needs a service.

Garry P.
May 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
  1. I "HIGHLY" recommend this company. The gentleman (Anthony DeCarois) who performed the inspection and tune-up of my heat
    ting and A/C unit was thorough, courteous and the kind of go-the-extra-mile individual that is not just a credit to the business that he represents but to his profession as well.

There was no up-sell pressure. The work was accomplished as advertised and I would not hesitate to recommend Carini heating and air conditioning to anyone based upon this experience.
I am a very satisfied customer. Thanks!!!!!



Jane J.
May 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
unknown

Markus S.
May 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Went great. Provider, Anthony, found that it was a simple fix of the vent cover on the duct was upside not getting the velocity of air needed to feel like the other vents. Glad it was just that!

Daniel W.
May 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It went very well. I didn't pay any extra. They seemed like a smaller shop so I thought they would give me a little more personal attention and I felt they did. It was a pretty good price for the amount of work he did and the time he was there.

Gloria B.
Apr 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
I was not here but my husband was and he said it turned out fine.

Darren S.
Apr 2014
4.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
went well!

John B.
Mar 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
The owner, Gabriel Carini, arrived at the specified time.  We were interested in replacing the original furnace in our house and adding central air conditioning - but did not know where to start or how much heating/cooling would be required.  Carini Heating and Air provides a very detailed and personal evaluation of your entire home.  Gabriel measured every room or hallway in our house, measured our existing heating ducts/registers and measured our windows.  The entire time that he was evaluating our needs, he was very friendly and polite, answering questions and elaborating on the details.  It was a very educational experience.  Although Carini Heating and Air could have tried to upsell us on a system the was over-priced, Gabriel was very honest in providing us 3 estimates and recommending the most affordable price. 
Although we have not contracted Carini Heating and Air as of yet - when we decide to make the purchase - it will most definitely be with Carini Heating and Air.  I highly recommend them - even if to get an idea of your needs related to Heating and Air conditioning.
**UPDATE**
After my Wife and I discovered that our area was eligible for HERO financing, we called Carini Heating and Air to go forward with our original visit/estimate to replace our furnace and add central air.  Our house has a unique challenge in that we have a half second floor.  The first floor is open with vaulted ceiling, which leads up to a half second floor with a loft and two bedrooms and 1 bathroom.  As such, a lot of heat rises to the second floor.  Gabriel recommended a solution to our problem, which added cost because of additional ductwork required.  Additionally, the HERO financing requires high efficiency components, so the lower cost units were not allowed by the HERO financing program, also adding expense for the high efficient units.

Carini Heating and Air arrived at the agreed day/time and went to work with gusto! The removal of the original equipment (1973) and replacing with a 98 SERE furnace and adding a 4 ton unit was quoted as 3 days.  Although the installation took 3.5 days, the end result is AMAZING!!  Our electricity bill has been reduced by approximately $150 per month, and the comfort of our home is - AWESOME!  Once again, I would highly recommend Carini as your Heating and/or A/C service or installer - Great service, great prices and the best quality that I have experienced as a homeowner.

Raymond C.
Mar 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,050
I thought the job went well.  They were here for 3.5 days.  They were punctual in the morning all three days.  They installed all new duct work, furnance and condensor.  They did a really good job explaining to me exactly what they were going to have to do, and did it without any hiccups.  They were extremely professional and were checking in with me all along the way.  I am very pleased with thier work.
I did find less expensive options, but there ratings on here and from what I have seen, the little extra was worth it.

Gary T.
Mar 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$196
Technician Anthony showed up at the alloted time. He called me before-hand to tell me of his schedule and when he expected to be there. He proved to be personable and very knowledgable of the heater units. He thoroughly inspected the two heaters and was able to correct the problems with adjustments rather than the replacement of parts. So there was no additional charge beyond the diagnostic fees ($196.00). Bottom line: I was happy with the service and would use Carini Heating and Air Conditioning again.

DAVID J.
Feb 2014
4.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
It was fine. They did some additional work so I paid more than the "Big Deal" but they provided the cost before the work was done. The technician was nice.

Ginny M.
Feb 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Owner and crew were fabulous. I was very impressed with owner's knowledge & creativity. His idea for installation was different than the other companies I contacted. Instead of. 2 rooms with a/c, Gabriel came up with a way to cover 5 rooms!! It costs more than I hoped for originally, but I never ever imagined I would be able to get a/c & heat throughout the entire house,! Worth ever penny and than some! It's so nice to work with a company that is honest, hard-working, and reliable. You really need to talk to Carini before hiring any other a/c contractor!!!!

James D.
Feb 2014
4.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
$99
Initial service call went well, no complants or problems. Several weeks later I had a problem with the furnace not sutting off, I called the mechanic that did the initial service call, he had someone in the office call me back with an answer (oh sometimes that happens). I am the origial owner (bought the house new in 1980)and this was the first time this problem ever happened. No one ever did get back to me about this problem. I finally called some one else (who I found on Angie's List). Central Heating & Air Conditioning. The man showed up on time, diagnosed the problem, had to order the part, came back (again very prompt, was also very nice), made the repair. Total cost $270.00. Have had no problem since. Central H & AC gained a customer and Carini H & AC lost one.
Response from Carini Home Services
"Dear [removed member name] We are very surprised to see you post this negative review almost 2 and 1/2 years after you called us to service your system, and that you are also promoting another company in your review. As you stated, our service manager came out to service your 30 year old furnace, and you had no complaints with our service. You called back several weeks later, and our office responded correctly to you, that things do happen to furnaces that are 30 years old. Just like an old car, you might fix one component and then another may fail. Our records clearly show that we tried to contact you multiple times for a revisit to evaluate the problem, but you did not return any of our calls. If you had called us back, we may have been able to fix your problem for no additional cost, instead of what you ended up paying the other company. We stand by our work and are proud that we have received the Angie's List Super Service Award for 3 years in a row. We have over 100 other positive Angie's List reviews to support our quality work and honest work ethic."

Robertson J.
Feb 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Totally satisfied.

Susan K.
Jan 2014
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
The technician arrived on time and finished the work expeditiously. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave helpful advice about maintaining the heater. He checked it for any potential safety problems. I appreciated his politeness and professionalism.

Yonatan D.
Dec 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$159
I called Carini for air duct and dryer vent cleaning because I have allergies.
The technician, Bowen, showed up 15 minutes early, was very professional, and he even
took off his shoes at the front door! That really impressed me - usually this
doesn't happen and I immediately liked him right away.  He explained to us
how to keep our vents clear of dust and where to get our filters.  I
enjoyed watching him clear out the dryer vents in case a snake came out!
Carini's prices were very reasonable, he's friendly and easy to talk to, and he
offers excellent and professional services.  We will definitely be calling
again. Thank you so much Carini!

Cherri C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They worked out well. We have a rental house as well as our own home and I wasn’t sure whether I would actually be able to use the tune up for the rental house because we had a bit of a problem there. We ended up using them for a repair there which was really great and I was really pleased with what they did. I actually still need to use the tune up for my own home. They were very responsive and made some good recommendations in terms of the repair in the rental house. I just bought1 deal in the hopes that the tune up would fix the problem but it didn’t. So the idea was that if it would fix the problem, we would use that at the rental house and if it wouldn’t, they would just do the repair and use the deal at our own home. They came out within a week of purchasing the deal. They were responsive. They recommended that we take a pretty conservative approach to the air conditioning at the rental house as opposed to just jumping and completely replacing it. I appreciated that. Their price was fair.

Elizabeth H.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Insulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,381
The man on the job who made it all happen smoothly was Bowen Smith, clearly Carini's key employee.  A family man, Bowen is a professional in a word.  He is very conscientious, a skilled and experienced installer, resourceful and a good communicator.  He was the leader of a crew of two sometimes three men that appeared for the job without a hitch when he said they would.  On numerous occasions we made special requests or expressed concerns and Bowen was responsive and cheerful all the while.  The combination of Doug in the home office and Bowen in the field made for,in our view, a successful team that made this normally tedious undertaking very manageable and the results gratifying for the customer.

Sharn S.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
During and unusually hot spell in September my mother's air conditioner was leaking inside the house. We tried our best to figure out what might be the problem, but gave up after we could see an issue with the equipment itself. We didn't know who to call, it had been so long since we had needed service.
So I went to Angie's List and found a great coupon offer for a technician to come out and inspect the unit. Carini's made an appointment for the following Monday between 11 and 12. On Monday at exactly 11, Dan arrived with a wonderful smile and went right to work. After about 30 minutes he confirmed that the condenser unit inside the house was leaking and needed to be replaced. The rest of the system, including the heater, passed his inspection which was good to know. He told us that our HVAC was somewhat dated and that finding a condenser that would work on this older equipment might be difficult. He went over all of the pricing ahead of time, the options for part only and labor, as well as new compressor and part if needed. There was a huge difference in price between just replacing the coil, or having to replace the coil and the outdoor compressor.
Two days later Dan called to say he had found a hybrid condenser coil that would work with our current system and it could be installed in a day or two after he received it. Right on time at 8am two techs showed up with part in hand. They put tarps on the carpet near the unit and completed the swap in a couple of hours. The cost was exactly what Dan had quoted which was extremely  reasonable, only $1400.
We will absolutely call Carini for all of our future HVAC problems. We will also request Dan if he is available, we all spent quite an interesting and fun day together at the start. Thank you, Carini!!

Bill D.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
We had purchased a big deal for the service, and it was good. The person who came out was very professional, and did everything that I expected him to. He did discovered something that needs to be done in the future, and he gave us an estimate for that. He found out what the problem was, and that it had been taken care of by me just changing the filter. The price of the big deal was appropriate for what was done.

Thomas C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
It went really well.

Dick M.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Appliance Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
My wife and I had researched heating solutions using Consumer Reports, Angie's List, California State License Bureau, Encinitas Building Inspection, and a variety of online resources.  We had some ideas about what we needed.  Our house is small and close to the ocean.  It never gets terribly hot or cold, but we do enjoy heat for a couple hours during autumn and winter mornings and sometimes in the evening.  We had a list of some 16 questions which we posed to each of three HVAC sales representatives each of whom gave a good presentation, answered all our questions. and proposed a reasonably sized furnace for our situation. 







Carini had a significant edge.  He had both technical and business experience.  He was responsive to our concerns. He proposed three different levels of Rheem furnace. I had a bias toward Rheem as the "sweet spot" among first tier providers -- highly rated for reliability, lower priced, and better web presence in the sense of marketing and technical literature on line.







It was only a few days after we gave our approval that they were out here installing the new unit.  It only them a mere five or six hours to do the installation.  The workmanship looks great to me and the Encinitas building inspector complemented the installation when he signed off on it.







Carini has put together a great team.  His office was careful to confirm appointments.  Things basically happened when and as promised.  We had a minor glitch installing a return grill, but that was remedied in a timely fashion.  His installers we prompt, courteous, careful and they did a great job.




JOHN S.
Oct 2013
5.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,437
They were very accommodating and professional. I have worked with them in the past, and they are very good. The work turned out fine.

April D.
Oct 2013
3.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
Rude, tried to chisel a fee just for an estimate on a new furnace.
Response from Carini Home Services
"(member name removed), We are sorry for your experience, it is never our intention to make anyone feel that they are not important to us. I feel I need to explain the policy to clarify our position when it comes to escrow diagnostic reports. We found ourselves being taken advantage of by real estate agents and needed to implement a policy that protects us from being used. We have done several reports for real estate agents and found they were using our reports to go after the sellers for corrections or deductions or the property would fall out of escrow and our reports did not put us in a position for any additional work. We found we were sending out our employees and costing our company money for no potential work. So we implemented a diagnostic fee for any properties that are in escrow. We needed to be able to pay our employees and cover other costs involved in running a business. In your case, we were told you had a house in escrow and needed to have the furnace replaced. You explained the house was in escrow and we explained our policy. After you told us you owned the home and this is not a standard "buyer, seller" situation, we waived the fee. We were told you got a price from one of our competitors and could not qualify for the financing and wanted to see if we could provide you a better price and possibly qualify with our financing. The office staff believed that under the circumstances we would probably not be able to qualify you and our prices would be very close to the price you already had. We did not try to "chisel a fee", we told you since you owned the house there would not be a fee and we also explained that the price you got from our competitor is fair and we probably couldn't help you any. We were being honest, which people aren't used to when it comes to the service industry. We were of integrity with this situation and don't feel like your review is fair or accurate. We feel like you misinterpreted our intention and would appreciate an opportunity to talk and resolve this situation without jeopardizing our great reputation."

James B.
Oct 2013
4.0
Heating and Air Conditioning Service
$89
We had purchased a big deal for the service, and it was okay. They did the service, and they wanted us to do more. We wanted them to inspect everything and they seemed to say they could do this for x amount, and we were not interested in that. They put the cheapest quality of filters when they replaced them, and we had to put in new ones after they left. It was obvious that the low price of the deal was the reason. We normally change the filters ourselves every year. They did what they had advertized, but they were trying to sell more services.
Response from Carini Home Services
"Dear (removed member name): We're sorry that you weren't 100% satisfied with our Angie's List 22 pt tune-up and maintenance. We take all comments very seriously and always learn if we makes mistakes. The work order from the call two years ago shows that we did the 22 point tune-up on two furnaces and that when you made the appointment, you did request our consultation on the possibility of other services. So our service tech was under the impression that you did want to know what additional work could be done and what it might cost. We always give customers options for what they can do to improve their systems if they request them, but make a conscious effort NOT to push customers to purchase something that they don't need. We don't use low quality filters but if you feel that we did in the instance we are certainly sorry and would be happy to come out again and install new filters at no charge."
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Trade License Number

887621

Trade License Expiration

09/18/2025

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FAQ

Carini Home Services is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

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 Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Carini Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: Financing Available, Check, CreditCard

Yes, Carini Home Services offers free project estimates.

Yes, Carini Home Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Carini Home Services does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Carini Home Services offers emergency services.

Yes, Carini Home Services offers warranties.

Carini Home Services offers the following services: Residential Plumbing Services, Residential HVAC Services, Air Conditioning Installation & Repair, Furnace/Heating Installation and Repair, Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Split Installation and Repair, Sewer and Drain Services, Heating & Air Conditioning Maintenance, Water Heater Installation and Repair, Tankless Water Heater Installation and Repair, Water Softener/Purifier Installation, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ),

Air Duct Cleaning, Window AC, sump pump