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Showing 76-100 of 370 reviewsLydia S.
10/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 morePerformed maintenance on 2 units; checked operation of all equipment in Heat & Cool modes. 9/4/15 Added 1 lb R-22 - $98 Added 1 more unit at the Angie's List price: $85 Ordered the 'contacts' and returned on 9/9/15 to install, he was here for one hour. The total cost above ($633) includes the cost of the original Angie's List certificate.
Description of Work: Tuned up two air conditioners at a cost of $183 [includes R-22 anti-freeze] Replaced contacts for both at a cost of: $450
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Naomi D.
10/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreOur first interactions were with Will who came to see our house and design the ideal system. He was very helpful and absolutely saved us by arranging for us to have two portable AC units installed for a couple of weeks while we waited for our system to be installed. It was so hot in our house and our kids weren't sleeping. Such a nice thing for them to provide AND to even set-up for us! We had 2-3 guys working at our house for most of a week. They were friendly and very hard working. I was amazed by all that they did, and much of it in an extremely hot attic. The system is set-up in our attic and comes in through the vents to the bedrooms. We also have a wall mount unit in our kitchen to heat and cool the downstairs. So far we are very happy with both systems. Previously we have had central heat/AC so this is different in that as you walk through the house you can really feel a difference in temp from room to room. However, since we're in such a mild climate now it makes sense not to have the entire house so cool and I appreciate the energy savings. Rather than piping AC to the hallways and bathrooms it is going where it is most needed. I also like how gentle and quiet the airflow is in the set-up with the ducts. Very happy with the service!
Description of Work: Removed old furnace and installed a 3 zone mini split system with two duct type (upstairs in bedrooms) and one wall-mount (kitchen).
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$16,000
George B.
10/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreThe technician was very polite and professional. It does seems that every time you get any tune up or inspection, something else will be found that needs to be done. At that point, you either have to know a lot about the equipment (if so, you probably would have done the inspection yourself) or rely on the honesty of the vendor. The technician showed me, as best as my understanding would allow, what needed to be done. A couple were obvious, even to me. The permanent filter in the furnace was of poor quality and some of the plastic condensation pipes (high efficiency furnace, had been installed without glue holding them together. The air conditioner need Freon, not that unusual. He then suggested an optional item, a start up capacitor. His explanation seemed reasonable so I went ahead. So far everything seems to be working fine. The $85 I paid for the Big Deal is included in the $422.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" for a furnace and AC inspection tune up. However, the inspection turned up a couple of things that needed to be done. We have been in the house a very short time.
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$422
George K.
10/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreYou always wonder if specialists in household repairs are honest, but you just don't know. You have to trust that they are and that they are giving you the most efficient, cost effective solution (kind of like cars). Well that is Carini Heating and Air Conditioning - honest and trustworthy. Our air conditioner was broken during the hottest time this summer in San Diego. Thank goodness I got 3 estimates, and Angie's List led us to Carini. The other 2 companies were going to charge us a brand new unit, stating that the unit was completely shot. The prices ranged from $5200 - $6100! The Salesman for Carini, Will Fredette, came by for his assessment. Yes, he was a sales guy! He took one look at it, for no longer than 10 minutes and said, this unit isn't completely broken it just needs to be repaired. Then came in Anthony, the Carini repair guy. He was so cordial and I was very comfortable with him. He called me stating that he was running a few minutes late (yes, only a few minutes). And then within 2 hours he had our unit up and running. We thank both Will and Anthony and Carini for holding such high standards, honesty and integrity. We have told everybody we can about Carini!
Description of Work: Repair air conditioning unit
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$1,700
Robert G.
10/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreCame out to check heater and A/C unit. He changed the air filter at my request. When checking the AC unit he discovered a refrigerant leak and added one pound of refrigerant. Work was very thorough, technician was very professional and friendly.
Description of Work: Check AC and heater, added refrigerant to AC unit.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
Chris S.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreAnthony from Carini showed up on time to service our AC unit. He quickly evaluated the system, explained everything to me and fixed the various problems with the system, as well as address some other issues that needed attention. Anthony was extremely professional, very personable and an expert in his field. He fixed a previous contractor's mistake and the AC system is working better than ever!!! I would highly recommend Carini and their service team to anyone needing HVAC services for their home. I love the family-oriented approach, expertise and fair pricing.
Description of Work: Anthony from Carini showed up on time to service our AC unit. He quickly evaluated the system, explained everything to me and fixed the problem, as well as address some other issues with our system. Anthony was extremely professional, very personable and an expert in his field. He fixed a previous contractor's mistake and the AC system is working better than ever!!! I would highly recommend Carini and their service team to anyone needing HVAC services for their home. I love the family-oriented approach, expertise and fair pricing.
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$442
Chris L.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI do NOT like leaving a bad review, but this experience was so weird I feel I have to.... The salesman never showed up for our appointment. 3 hours after the appointed time, *I* called Carini and couldn't get through, left a message. Was eventually called back by the salesman - someone gave him the wrong phone number (as I originally contacted Carini through Angies list, they could have emailed me or at least ATTEMPTED to contact me, but did not). Salesman was going to try to come out Saturday AM, would call back to confirm. Never called back, but DID show up. Then tried to strong arm me into buying a heat pump system with some wall-mount AC in every room??? As I have had heat pump systems in the past, made it clear I did NOT want one - dual zone AC please. Salesman absolutely refused to budge, would not even discuss what I wanted. Also had no literature on this system. "Heat pumps have improved! It's a completely new technology!". Then told me I had to email HIM to get his quote. I stated I would NOT. He can email or mail me a quote. He repeated again and again I have to email HIM. At which point I thanked him for his time and showed him the door. 2 weeks later, I am unsurprised to report that I have not received a quote OR any further contact with Carini. Absolutely the most BIZARRE experience with a service provider in my life. Will not be going with Carini.
Description of Work: Based on the Angie's list reviews, contacted Carini to quote us a new dual zone AC system.
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Craig G.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreE-mail within an hour of Angie's Deal purchase.
Description of Work: Unfortunately this provider does not service Ramona, but they were prompt and courteous in their effort to let me know and recommend another service provider.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Mary H.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreVery professional and on time.
Description of Work: Service heating and air system.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Melanie C.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI found them through Angie's List. For the most part, we had a few hiccups along the way. I did the purchased and my air conditioning went out. It's a family-owned business. Make sure you make your expectations clear. Don't settle for less than everything.
Description of Work: I asked them to come out and give me a quote. I ended up with them a brand new heating and air conditioning unit. They did my duct work.
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$12,000
Alex M.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreCommunication with the main office was excellent. Technician arrived on time. Work was performed quickly and efficiently. Communication with the technician was excellent. Technician provided a checklist with comments to summarize findings and provided recommendations for future work. Overall performance met, or exceeded, all expectations for the scope of work.
Description of Work: Performed annual maintenance on the heating and air conditioning system. Did not include duct cleaning.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
steve B.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more's, Terribly. My malfunctioning Compressor Unit was pumped full of freon, with no concern for my system, its probable leaking status, which is an AC Business unethical No-No. then he tried to sell me an unnecessary Snake Oil after market hard start capacitor for about 7 times market value. Better units have them, thats why they have longer warranties. Really? Perhaps better units cost more because they have higher EER's and better overall build quality, not just start capacitors.
Description of Work: Came by to do a 22 point AC inspection. Instead, serviced one of my two Outside AC units for low refrigerant charge, telling me I had a possible leak. Rather than offer to search for the leak or continue with the inspection of my system, He made it obvious he didn't have the time, and that it was the end of the Air Conditioning season anyway. We just had a big heat wave this week, so I guess his prediction that early September is the end of the Cooling Season was a bit premature. So he pumped my unit full of $300 Worth of coolant, and didn't inspect anything. Next, tried to sell me a $256 Hard start capacitor for each of my new AC Compressor Units. Its a 521 After market Capacitor that sell for about $30 on Amazon. Why do I need that, I asked? Because your manufacturer did not put one in your Unit. Why, I asked? Because its cheaper model, He replied. This will extend your compressors life by helping it start more quickly. I replied that my units have Copeland Scroll Compressors, which have low start inertia, and low start pressures, thus present the motor with a very low load at start up, so only need a run capacitor. Did I mention I have a degree in Phsyics from Annapolis? I still recommend the Capacitors. Its something Carini does to get in and get out, And make a quick $500 off of our customers complete ignorance. I would put Carini on your DO NOT USE LIST. They are not looking to fix your system, only to line their pockets at your expense.
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Response from Carini Home Services
James N.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreTech said everything was working fine and no additional work needed to be done.
Description of Work: Inspection and tune up of combination heater and air conditioner.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jonathan R.
09/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWork was completed efficiently and professionally.
Description of Work: Replaced thermostat with a digital thermostat. Put pans under the air conditioning units in the attic to protect against condensation.
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$1,000
Michael G.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreI was not present so cannot give a detailed explanation; however, my daughter states the serviceman was prompt and professional, he answered all her questions and appeared to be knowledgeable and experienced. He found no issues with the A/C but did advise us to re-charge with 2 pounds of coolant, which was somewhat more expensive than we expected.
Description of Work: checked A/C, recharged with coolant.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Robert G.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 morevery professional and cordial staff. No problems were encountered.
Description of Work: checked out heater and air conditioning, changed filter
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Robert B.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreDid evaluation as stated on coupon. Said everything was in order and didn't try to sell us anything else.
Description of Work: With Angie's list coupon did inspection of A/C and furnace.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jeyanesh T.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreThorough service. The technician was very professional and made good recommendations for further maintenance of our HVACs. I will need to call them out to replace some Freon at a later date. I am pleased overall.
Description of Work: AL coupon deal AC service
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
JANE A.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreGreat service, Anthony showed up on time, was courteous, knowledgeable and great with my dogs. He took the time to show me some of the finer points of using the thermastat and changing the air filters.
Description of Work: AC/heating system inspection and tune up.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Ralph S.
08/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreBoth the main and secondary condensate drains were clogged and the service technician cleared them. He also cleaned filters and verified proper operation of all equipment. We intend to use Carini for future annual checkups and needed service.
Description of Work: Performed annual maintenance on our central air conditioning system.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
DANIEL M.
07/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreCarini was one of several bids for replacing our whole system which was 17 years old. Needed new A/C and furnace. Not the highest or lowest bid (they were all fairly close) but the equipment (Bryant) seemed a bit better than the others offered. Its hard to get reliable reviews on A/C equipment, much to my surprise. Had a bit of trouble with scheduling, although to be fair everyone in town was booked at this time. Once that got straightened out, and they did provide some incentive for the problem, it went smoothly. Two man crew, one full day. They did cover the flooring, although a bit hard as everything had to go in a very small attic space. Took all day, as they had said. One installer was obviously an apprentice. But, his supervisor checked everything (I listened) and then another senior supervisor came in the late afternoon to check on everything. Pretty confident in the installation. They removed all the old equipment and cleaned up well, vacuuming the floors, too. Works perfectly now - although haven't tested the furnace yet.
Description of Work: Replaced existing A/C and furnace.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
Shelley S.
07/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWent extremely well and I was very happy. Hard to get any info from them over the phone, but once you get someone out there things work well.
Description of Work: Service ac
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$70
Joe C.
07/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreWhen he was headed towards the attic, I advised of an intermittent "thrumming" sound - He found a bow in the unit which seems to indicate that it was either dropped or sat on during installation. He attempted to re-secure the fan (which was causing the vibration) Thanks to him, I will be contacting the original contractor to address the issue.
Description of Work: Inspection and cleaning of the HVAC unit
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Donna D.
07/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreRepairman was very professional and thorough. Will use them again when they offer their special since my furnace filter is so difficult to get in and out. Don't double-book appointments since their regular hourly rate is $155!
Description of Work: 22 pt. check of A/C and furnace
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peter V.
07/2015
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 moreIt went really well. Anthony spent quite a bit of time talking to me about my system. He put on his protective booties every time he entered the house. As he added refrigerant he explained that my system was low and how to watch out for leaks. He showed me several other parts of my HVAC system that would tell me if there was a problem. We had used the AC last year and noticed it wasn't as effective as we expected. After the service, it runs 100% better. Anthony also advised me to periodically run the system to keep the it in good running shape. There was only one issue. I had purchased the $85 system check, but when Anthony showed up he informed me that because I had 2 systems they would have to charge me for the second system. They were correct and were nice enough to apply the discount to the other system. This was my mistake in not buying 2 discount inspections. I was very impressed with Carini's and Anthony. My system is running at full capacity and we are very happy with the service. My only advice is find out how many systems you have and buy the like amount of coupons. Beyond that everything was cool with the service. Pun intended.
Description of Work: They did the advertised 22 point inspection on both of my HVAC systems. They added refrigerant to both of the systems. The tech, Anthony, spent time explaining and showing me possible problem areas and what things look like when the systems are operating correctly.
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$300
Contact information
825 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
http://www.carinihome.comService hours
Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMMonday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMTuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMWednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMThursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMFriday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMSaturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMLicensing
Bonded
Insured
Licensed*
Trade License Number
887621
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2027
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Water Heaters,
Lighting,
Electrical
FAQ
Carini Home Services is currently rated 4.8 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
Carini Home Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
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
Contact information
825 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
http://www.carinihome.comService hours
Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMMonday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMTuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMWednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMThursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMFriday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AMSaturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM