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Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Family owned and operated for three generations, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical was Founded in Allied Gardens, San Diego more than 60 years ago. Ideal provides classic and modern solutions for your home's plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical.

Business highlights

64 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, Drain, Hydro jetting, pipe re lining, Gas Piping, Stoppages, Clean Outs, Video Inspections, Disposals, Ice Maker Lines, Water Filters, Tankless, Water Heaters, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets, Back Flows, Heating, Air Repair, Installation, Filters, Thermostats, Heat Pumps, Air Quality, Indoor & Outdoor, Electrical, Upgrades, Safety, Code Corrections, Troubleshooting, Outlets, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Home Entertainment.

Services we don't offer

Vent cleaning

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7251 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
9%
3
5%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-251 of 251 reviews

David F M.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
So we go away on a week-long vacation to Arizona in April of 2013. Of course, the water heater dies after only 3 days of our being away. Now the company that did the installation is no longer in business but thank goodness Ideal has stepped up and agreed to honor all of their warranties. So they replaced the water heater no questions asked and took about 50% off to honor a warranty they had no obligation to. Came in and made it like it never happened all while the missus and I were off gallivanting through the State of Arizona
Description of Work: Replace water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$840

Jonas S.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used Ideal for several years now. Mostly for plumbing, but they have done electrical work for me as well. Their phone staff is extremely professional and courteous and their field staff are all professional, knowledgeable and go out of their way to make sure I am satisfied. On this particular occasion they repaired a leak under the kitchen sink, a faulty dishwasher air gap, and then reconfigured the plumbing installed by another contractor to be less cumbersome and more efficient. Additionally, they reconfigured my drain pipes in the garage where the a/c-furnace overflow and the washing machine are routed. The technician identified and resolved a situation that has existed for years which allows bugs into the garage through the sewer drain pipes. I've had many people look at this problem over the years, and this gentleman was the first one to realize where the problem was coming from. The technician also spent time in my attic inspecting around my bathroom vents and helped me to clean some debris up there that I was unable to get to reach by myself. The best compliment I can offer Ideal is that I actually **trust** them to deal with me in an honest, thorough and professional manner every time.
Description of Work: Repaired and reconfigured plumbing in kitchen and garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Deborah G.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My garbage disposer stopped working last weekend which means my kitchen sink stopped draining, and I couldn't run my dishwasher. On Monday morning, I called for an appointment, and they were able to send a technician by the afternoon. They made sure they had a replacement garbage disposer unit on the truck (we discussed in advance what model I wanted) but it turned out that the one I had was able to be repaired. The technician then took a look around the house, testing water pressure and replaced a washer in one of my ourdoor faucets. This kind of rapid response, over and above effort and repair instead of replace make this provider my number one choice.
Description of Work: Fixed a non-working garbage disposer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

CONNIE & ALAN S.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very professional and good at what they did but had I known the cost in advance I might have chosen someone else for the job. They had to run a new pipe, but would have liked to know this in advance and get more estimates for job.
Description of Work: They hooked up my gas dryer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$600

Cherri C.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've used them for quite a long time. He did a number of different things. Everything turned out well. The interaction's always been really good with the guys. I like the people from Ideal. They're very easy to work with. The communication is good. The price is less but the quality is good.
Description of Work: I use Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical for plumbing services. I had them do work in my son's bathroom a year ago.They replaced the shower fixtures which included taking out the tiles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

J. Milton K.
10/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Always the best..my family and I have used them since the early 1960's. You'll pay a little more, but, you'll sleep at night without worrying at 2:30 a.m. whether or not there will be a yogurt shop that once was the and quot;home officeand quot; of your heating and air conditioning and quot;Professionals! I use only them. and quot;Remember: When the sweetness of cheapness fades, the stench of poor quality lingers foreverand quot;
Description of Work: Installed heating and AC

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,464

Mariah H.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They were prompt and took care of us when we were in a pinch. They came out the next day after my call and were able to schedule the main body of work within a week. We were pleased with their service.
Description of Work: They attempted to clear a drain in our bathtub. They ended up having to cut the drain and replace it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Kristen G.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. We needed someone out immediately to take care of the water and they were super responsive. We checked multiple plumbing companies and they had the best prices.
Description of Work: When we first bought our house the pipe for our sprinkler busted which was flooding our front yard. They fixed the pipe so our yard would no longer flood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Claudia S.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, air duct cleaning
  + 2 more
Very punctual, honest, and fair pricing.
Description of Work: He came just to check up on the A/C and make sure they were ready for the season.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Renee P.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are a very good service. Very reputable company. They are the top plumbing people in my area.
Description of Work: Plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Vivian W.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very professional, knowledgeable, pleasant and quick.
Description of Work: Install a top of the line garbage disposal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$480

Nancy E S.
06/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ideal was to provide me with written report and copy of video. After several telephone calls to Ideal, I finally spoke with the owner. I apprised him of the situation of non response and also that the charge was over $200 more than quoted over the telephone. He assured me he would look into everything and get back to me. I did then receive a copy of the video ... and a proposal for yearly maintenance; however, never did receive a written report or any financial reprieve ... and never had any response from the owner.
Description of Work: video of line

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$443.99

jessie C.
04/2013
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
They were good. They were efficient. It is father and son business. They communicate really well. They are a pair. They are very friendly.
Description of Work: Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical cleaned all the vent of a/c and heating system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carolyn B.
04/2013
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Problem was diagnosed by repairman as requiring replacement of the solar water tank, because the top surface of the tank was rusting. A replacement was ordered from Arizona to be installed in a few days. During the wait, my husband and I noticed a faucet directly above the tank's top surface was dripping very slowly. The repairman returned and capped off the faucet, which we were to watch until new tank installation day. When the day came to install the new tank, the repairman agreed that the faucet had been the problem and there would not be installation of the new tank. Since that time, we haven't received a call or bill from Ideal for the repairman's time. The office staff and the repairman were always courteous. They were prompt in returning our calls. They phoned 1/2 an hour before showing up and always kept their appointments. The review is difficult, because of the initial misdiagnosis. The review is easy, because of the prompt responses to our questions and concerns and the final resolution.
Description of Work: A faucet drip to the solar water tank was stopped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rickey F.
04/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When it was first serviced, it seemed to be okay but now it doesn't seem to be very cold any more and it smells funny. We went with another company for the other two jobs. We didn't compare their prices on the air conditioning work. The quality was good overall. We would probably use them again.
Description of Work: We used Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical for air conditioning maintenance. We got a couple of quotes for a heater replacement and a bathroom remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc
Dear [member name removed], Thank you for your feedback. The evaporator coil and filter require regular maintenance and cleaning, varying by the amount of hours you use the equipment. An annual service is the minimum recommendation to help minimize odors and ensure the system stays clean and in proper working condition. If you’re still having odor problems and/or if the unit is not cooling well, give us a call and we’d be happy to set up an appointment for a technician to come to your home. Sincerely, Don Teemsma, President

Arleen F.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On December 29, 2012, they came out to one of my buildings because the tenant complained of a leak. The tenant had to wait until the plumber came before he could go to work. The plumber arrived right on schedule. Water had accumulated under the kitchen sink and was also pooling on the sidewalk outside of the kitchen. The plumber located the leak and replaced the part that was causing it. He also pointed out another problem that I was able to take care of. My tenant was happy and I was happy.
Description of Work: I am a property manager. I have a regular plumber who knows my buildings and takes care of daily plumbing issues. However, he does not work weekends and is not always available. For many years I have used Ideal Plumbing the handle things when my regular plumber is not available. Their service has been excellent. They are always prompt and on time and they always handle the problem to my satisfaction. Because I am a good customer of theirs, they have even gone out of their way to help me on occasion.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$236

Jay A.
03/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
ONce again I felt I'd been had. The only thing going for Ideal is Bill in the office. He is a gem. Just don't let them pull up at your curb. They'll charge you a great deal of money just for that.
Description of Work: Installed three toilets. I supplied the gaskets but he told me I needed extras. He told me he had to repalce all the valves. Their labor rate is very high. I've had better and more honest workd done by other plumbers in the area. Check Angie's list for other options.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$600

Response from Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc
{Member name removed}, I was surprised by your review. We did this job in August of 2010, some 2 ½ years ago. I am deeply sorry you have felt our service was so expensive. We strive for fair prices, repeat business and lasting relationships. I am unaware that at the time of service you expressed displeasure with our bill or quality. Regretfully we sometimes fall short of customer expectations and when we do I hope to seek an amicable resolution. If you’re unhappy I would be glad to still try to remedy the price or correct workmanship if something is amiss. By way of information, the job cost total was $500.00. Sincerely, Don Teemsma, President/CEO

Kathleen B.
03/2013
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I would give Ideal Plumbing Heating Air and Electrical an A for diagnosing the problem, but I though he took a long time and their prices are a little bit more expensive. I don't mind paying a little bit more if I get an accurate diagnosis. He was punctual, but while he was working he was not in a hurry. He was fair and effective. He didn't charge me the regular rate, because there was nothing he could do. He didn't charge me the quoted rate, he charged me less. During the whole process I wanted to push him faster and faster, but in the end he charged me less. So I guess we are all okay. I will use them as my plumbing outfit as long as they continue to provide accurate and good work. So far I have had that. Overall I think they are more expensive than other plumbers, but I value the accuracy.
Description of Work: I had Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical to come out and look at a leak under the dishwasher. It turned out that it was a dishwasher malfunction. He didn't do anything, but diagnose it. It was a very short visit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$68

Darlene D.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I went up to the store front and Bill helped me pick out 2 hand held shower kits. Set a date for installation and was quoted one price for everything. Joel came out on time on day of installation and spent about 2 1/2 hours. He, as always, did a great job and I've been very happy with both shower kits. I have to bath my husband and this has made the whole job so much easier. I would have written review sooner but completely forgot and then had to find my paperwork.
Description of Work: I bought and had installed two Price Pfister hand held shower kits.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$533

David S.
03/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Last November, we got a cold snap really quickly, it got very cold and we wanted to use our heater, we were under a maintenance plan for several years, I thought perhaps I could get a decent payment and I could get somebody out here fast but they told me they couldn't get anyone out for three weeks which was very disconcerting that's why I dumped them like hot potato as far as the AC goes and called out another company and they came out the same day and fixed it. When I had them out again I purchased and wanted to have installed a refrigerator and dish washer I bought from Home Depot. Home Depot brought them over but interestingly when they install the refrigerator and hook up the water line, they wouldn't do anything with the dishwasher. That was one of the reasons why we have to have both the plumber and an electrical guy because neither of them would touch the other stuff and the dish washer would have to be hooked up on an electrical plug so that they could give you a plug where there are three wires to the inside of the dishwasher and they also give you the hot water line and the drainage line, all of these because this is replacing an existing dish washer. They were the ones who said they have several electricians and plumbers. It was close to $600 total to have it installed, that included the plumber and electrical guy. It took him a day and it was just a complete rip off. I totally trusted Ideal in the past and I've used them for a lot of years now. There's actually one thing I would use him for. They have one good plumber. The guy's name is Norris and he's excellent. I had him install a new water heater and he installed a couple of toilets for us. I specifically asked for him and he does a fantastic job but it's bad when you have to call them and ask for a specific plumber because the rest of them you don't trust.
Description of Work: I have a maintenance program with Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical on the heating and air conditioning. They also installed a new water heater and a couple of toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$600

Ely F.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went perfectly. I would use them again.
Description of Work: My furnace went out during the coldest days of the season. I had been using space heaters, but it was not efficient. I had other people come out, but they said the furnace was too old and not fixable. They wanted to install a new furnace at a cost of thousands. Joel was very professional: pleasant, clean, and didn't complain about having to go under the house. He quickly discovered the problem and got the furnace working again. He also installed a carbon monoxide alarm. Although the total cost was not cheap, it was a fraction of what I would have had to pay to install a new furnace. The furnace is now working better than it had been in years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$670

Lisa G.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very good. It was another situation that I was not getting a resolution and the guy came out, knew exactly what the problem was, and fixed it. They are very professional.
Description of Work: Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical fixed a leak under the sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Anthony H.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I saw Ideal was highly recommended on Angie's List, and by the BBB. I called, and they came. The tub running happened on a Friday just as I was leaving town, so I shut the water off to the whole house. Then on Saturday I made calls, looking for someone who could come Monday, when I was returning. Ideal set the schedule, and came right when they said they would. It turned out there was another seal in my fixture, which the other and quot;plumberand quot; obviously did not even know about. The Ideal guy replaced it, and everything has been great ever since, about 7 weeks now.
Description of Work: The water in my bathtub would not stop running. You cannot call it leaking, it was actually running. I had a different plumber to "fix" it when it was leaking a month earlier. He replaced some seals, and said if that did not fix it, he would need to go through the ceiling downstairs to get to the plumbing for the tub upstairs - yikes. I have never been so glad that I got a second opinion from Ideal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$117

Merton G.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent! Don Teemsma, the owner, performed an inspection on a remodeled old home in Mission Hills as a requirement of an escrow. He was very thorough and competent in assessing a remodel project completed by the owner without permits or city inspections. His conclusions were right on target satisfying the buyer and pointing out modifications that would make the home safer. I will certasinly use Ideal again.
Description of Work: HVAC Inspection
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jeff C.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was on time, very thorough, explained everything clearly. He didn't try to fix any fictional problems that would've cost me thousands like I've experienced with other plumbers, and he even finished sooner than he expected, too. My bill was lower than he quoted me.
Description of Work: Plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Contact information

5161 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

http://www.idealservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
348810
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Electrical,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Insulation,
Drywall,
Appliance Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Concrete Pouring and Repair

FAQ

Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
No, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc offers warranties.
Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, Drain, Hydro jetting, pipe re lining, Gas Piping, Stoppages, Clean Outs, Video Inspections, Disposals, Ice Maker Lines, Water Filters, Tankless, Water Heaters, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets, Back Flows, Heating, Air Repair, Installation, Filters, Thermostats, Heat Pumps, Air Quality, Indoor & Outdoor, Electrical, Upgrades, Safety, Code Corrections, Troubleshooting, Outlets, Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Home Entertainment.
Vent cleaning

Contact information

5161 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

http://www.idealservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM