Carolina Comfort Air Inc

Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical

About us

Carolina Comfort Air is the premier HVAC & Heating company serving Raleigh, Fayetteville, Jacksonville, Wilmington, and surrounding areas. We have Trane certified experts ready to repair, install, and maintain your heating & cooling systems. Call and ask about our special financing deals and ongoing coupons! -Top National Trane Dealer -Google Guaranteed -NATE Certified -A+ BBB Accredited Business -50,000+ Systems Installed In 2007, Carolina Comfort Air opened its doors in Smithfield, NC with founders Phillip Tyler and Hank Richard at the helm. The company has grown from the original 5 to almost 300 team members within a few short years. Since 2007 we have built a new base of operations in Clayton, a team of HVAC specialists and expanded our service area with additional locations! Carolina Comfort Air specializes in HVAC service, installation & maintenance for single-family and multifamily homes as well as commercial applications. Our focus is to be your full-service heating and air contractor.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Heating & Air Conditioning - Maintenance, Replacement & Additions, Blower Door, & Duct Blasting Testing

Services we don't offer

Duct Cleaning & Automotive Air Conditioning.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7208 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
8%
3
2%
2
4%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 51-75 of 208 reviews

Ruth C.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They come twice a year. I believe its $185 a year. I got their name from my daughter. They're great. When they go under the house and see something that has nothing to do with heating and air they'll mention it to me.
Description of Work: They came for the bi annual check.

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
$185

David C.
06/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Terrible Customer Service. My AC unit stopped blowing cold air overnight, so I contacted CC and the only appointment was between 2-5 PM. Since CC was the last company to service my AC unit, I elected to wait it out. At 5 PM no one had contacted me, so I called them and they said that I was next customer on the tech's list. Approximately 20 minutes later, I was contacted by another CC rep & told that the tech could not make it and that they would hand me off to another tech. It was too late to contact another AC service company, so I had no choice but to wait for the after hours tech. After 4 hours of waiting, I called them again around 9 PM & I was told that the tech had two more stops before he could make it to me. It was 9 PM and the tech was in currently in Cary. I made the appointment with the Clayton office & I could not see how the tech was going to make it to my house before midnight, so I cancelled the appointment & checked into a hotel. They were given a 7 hour window and still could not make it. Overscheduling at the customers expense. Thanks Carolina Comfort.
Description of Work: AC Evaluation / Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Walker F.
06/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They?ve been good. They?re just doing the service every 6 months after they made the install of 2 units. Everything is too expensive from anybody or everybody. I can?t really say that their cost is more than anybody else. They came as scheduled.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alan S.
06/2017
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went fine until we got down to dollars. Their quote for the exact equipment and work done by another Trane certified comfort specialist dealer was $2,600 higher. Yes, a full 33% more than the competition. We discussed this; they do not price-match, and were not willing to budge on the price. So, I go the work done for $7,747 instead of $10,300.
Description of Work: Replace air handler and heat pump system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$10,300

Joseph Z.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Tech was professional and explained what he was doing as he was doing it. He also described the tests he was running on the repaied unit.
Description of Work: Replaced main control board on HVAC unit

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Robert B.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I use them every spring and fall for HVAC tune ups, and am always very satisfied with them.
Description of Work: Spring tune up of A/C

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

Pete M.
05/2017
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My experience with Carolina Comfort Heating and Air was not good. The sales presentation and proposal were excellent. Then things started heading south. My system was installed on a Thursday. Friday morning when I got up it was short cycling; on for 5 seconds and off for 4 minutes. I called and two techs came out in the afternoon. Their diagnosis (incorrect) was a defective part that they would order on Monday. Wednesday I checked to see if the part was in and scheduled a service call. This technician was great. I told him the symptoms and he said didn't believe the part was defective, and suspected that the installers had wired it incorrectly. He fixed the wiring and checked over the rest of the installation. A few days later, Carolina Comfort Heating and Air sent out my salesperson to go through the installation and hopefully sell a service agreement. Needless to say, I passed on the service agreement. He also told me I would get a rebate from my power company for 300 and a tax credit of 300 dollars when I file for 2017. When he left, I looked up the details on the tax credit and it turns out that is only for systems with a higher efficiency than mine. I can't in good conscience recommend them.
Description of Work: Replace an old, but working upstairs hvac unit

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

$6,000

Cindy P.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We buy the yearly maintenance. They seem to be a good company. They did fine when they came out.
Description of Work: ..

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
$360

Michael L.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Show up on time and did a great job. Was thorough and even spent extra time since it was the first time the system was turned on for the year.
Description of Work: AC check up and cleaning.

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
$85

Debbie V.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Rick serviced our system and spent considerable time going over the heat pump and giving us suggestions. Fixed the problem we are warm again! Very happy with the service.
Description of Work: Heat Pump blowing cold air

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are glad Rick was able to get your system heating again and deliver quality service. We look forward to keeping you Comfy for years to come.

Donald M.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well. The tech sent out this time seemed to have a much better knowledge of the heating system and was able to answer our questions. From the first call the reps were polite and helpful.
Description of Work: This was a business originated courtesy call.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for allowing us to make your initial experience better!! Sometimes we mess up but we always do everything we can to make the situation right. We are glad we were able to show you how we operate and deliver exceptional service. Thanks again and we look forward to keeping you Comfy for years to come!

scott S.
11/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician arrived on time and completed a comprehensive check of both units. Cost of service was not as much of a bargain as initially expected since company could not replace water panel on humidifier during service visit. But I would and I will hire this company again.
Description of Work: Purchased furnace tune-up offer via Angie's List for two residential systems.

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
$170

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We apologize we had to make a return trip to replace the panel but unfortunately we can't stock every part on the vans. We are glad we were able to get you taken care of and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you for choosing Carolina Comfort Air!

Angela C.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
All service technicians were on time. Highly professional and showed respect when entering my home and exiting. Very Pleased
Description of Work: New system with gas pack. New duct work and installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review us and share your experience. I'm glad we were able to deliver a pleasing experience while installing your new system. Be sure to refer us to your friends and receive a Referral Reward! Thank you again for choosing Carolina Comfort Air!

Donald M.
10/2016
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our first call was met with two different individuals who were only interested in selling us a maintenance plan (you HAVE to go through marketing to set up an appointment). The scheduler also was intent on selling us a plan. We were supposed to have someone out on Monday, Oct. 10. No one came - no one called until Wednesday afternoon. The person explained that because of the hurricane, their entire system was down and this was their first day back and could they reschedule? No apology was given. We rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 between 9-10. On Friday at 11:30 we received a call that the technician was running behind and wouldn't make the 9-11 window. We asked how long and they indicated he'd be there within an hour. He got to our house at 1:30, did the work, left fingerprints on the wall and also left our upstairs thermostat set to 85 degrees. Since we don't go up often, we didn't realize this until the following morning.
Description of Work: We purchased the $85 Angie's List coupon for a 15 point inspection of our two HVAC systems. As we head into heating time we wanted them checked out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$170

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for allowing us to make your initial experience better!! Sometimes we mess up but we always do everything we can to make the situation right. We are glad we were able to show you how we operate and deliver exceptional service. Thanks again and we look forward to keeping you Comfy for years to come!

Donald M.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our first experience with Carolina Comfort Air was not positive. We were surprised when we were contacted by the company offering to send out, free of charge, another technician to check/service our HVAC system. We decided to take the offer and Kevin came out. Although the earlier service was completed properly, Kevin rechecked everything. In addition he answered many questions we had. He also was able to locate the source of an annoying rattle that occurred overtime the furnace came on and fixed that. It was a positive experience and we also got a call from the company following up after his service call.
Description of Work: No work needed - company offered to resend a tech free of charge.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for allowing us to make your initial experience better!! Sometimes we mess up but we always do everything we can to make the situation right. We are glad we were able to show you how we operate and deliver exceptional service. Thanks again and we look forward to keeping you Comfy for years to come!

charles D.
10/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Company reps arrived on time and replaced both units within 8 hours. They cleaned up so that when they left, you could not tell that they had been onsite. A few minor startup issues but overall, a very professional job, start to finish.
Description of Work: Replaced two heat pumps and air handlers.

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
$16,000

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thanks for choosing Carolina Comfort Air and for taking the time to review us. We are glad we were able to make your home comfortable again and deliver exceptional service! Be sure to refer us to your friends and family to receive a gift card if they purchase a new system!

Ann L.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well! Having just returned from a trip abroad, we found our house essentially unlivable - on the hottest day of the year i.e. a temperature of 97º and about 90% humidity! We called several companies, including the one who had installed the unit 8 years ago, and not one of them would agree to even come and inspect it for about a week. Except Carolina Comfort Air - and a technician (Gary) was at our property within 30 minutes - even on a Friday evening! The problem was swiftly diagnosed. On the Sunday morning an estimator (Justin) arrived, found the serial number of the unit and deemed the compressor to be under contract from Trane. (This saved us considerable expense). The new compressor was ordered and arrived a few days later and was efficiently installed by Gary (the entire A/C unit had to be disassembled) with no problems on yet another sweltering day. The bottom line is that this company went out of their way to be helpful, courteous and efficient at all times, especially on a weekend, and at a reasonable cost (just for labor). We would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Carolina Comfort Air to anyone with HVAC issues. And ask for Gary....he is very good!
Description of Work: Trane Air Conditioning failure. compressor needed replacing.

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
$800

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We are sorry your welcome home was not so great but are thrilled our Team delivered a wonderful experience and your home is Comfy again!!

Matthew B.
08/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The units are nice Trane high efficiency. The installation was quick and painless. AFTER, not so much: 1. Was told these units would work with my Nest Thermostats (V2). Upon completion of install, the installation folks couldn't get the AC to switch on. Only heat. They asked ME for documentation on the Nest Thermostats. Then I had to call Nest. Then THEY would talk to their lead service guy. Heard nothing..I ended up having to buy two new Honeywell thermostats to work... 2. Upstairs AC stopped working 3-4 months after install. We turned it off, waited an hour, turned it back on thinking the lines froze (common with our old Goodwin unit). It worked, but I called service to come out and check the unit. They mentioned something about freon being a little low, something about a switch that MAY be bad (didn't replace, didn't do anything)... Now I wonder if this unit fails after 1 year I'm now stuck paying for labor when it should have been fully diagnosed and fixed NOW! 3. Noticed alot of water building up around the AC exit tubes in crawl space. During routine spring maintenance, found two drain tubes thrown into our shrubs from the old system - Comfort Air NEVER PUT THEM BACK ON! Called immediately. Original time was 1-6 PM, no call until 10:15 PM where I was informed that I had to reschedule. Poor! Called the next morning, guy came right out. Put on the drain tubes. 2 weeks later, tons of water still! Took a bit to get someone to reach back out to us, but today (8/4) they came out and HOPEFULLY got them installed correctly. Not sure what kind of damage has been done to our foundation from the glaring error on their part. I would rate them a solid C. However, they are moving lower and lower over time with things that just weren't done right to start.
Description of Work: Two new AC units

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

$12,000

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Mr. [Member Name Removed], we are sorry to hear your experience was not smooth and seamless. We hope that since we spoke to you last year things are working well for you. We apologize again for the miscommunication. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance to you or someone you know. Thank you again for allowing us to correct this issue.

Jimmy Y.
07/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Don't call these guys got six estimates for an new ac and furnace. Carolina comfort air was my last appointment. Justin poore gave me an estimate that was 3,000 more than the highest one I received. How do you guys sleep at night trying to rip people off. But you probably sucker someone so this is why I write this review to help others.
Description of Work: Needed new ac and furnace

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

$9

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
We are sorry to hear that you feel this way. As Justin explained, we look at every home thoroughly, complete a load calculation and determine the best system/design for your home. The proposals presented to you included modifications, such as increasing your return air feeding the system and ensuring the installation of the indoor portion meets current mechanical codes, to ensure your system's performance. We pride ourselves on thoroughly evaluation a clients home and providing the best solution for your family's comfort as well as proper installation to ensure years of comfort. We apologize we were unable to meet your expectations.

Rob Y.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the whole process, from the initial quote to the installation. I will definitely be using them again when it comes time to replace my other unit.
Description of Work: Replaced split hvac 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
$7,000

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for choosing Carolina Comfort Air & taking the time to review us! Don't forget our referral program where you receive a gift card if someone you refer gets a new system.

Robert B.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Every spring and fall we have Carolina Comfort Air come out to do system checks and tune-ups on HVAC for two properties we own. (We use their $85 special on Angie's List) Their office staff and technicians are always polite, knowledgeable, punctual, and courteous, which is why we keep using them year after year.
Description of Work: A/C system check and tune-up

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
$170

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review us! And more importantly thank you for choosing Carolina Comfort Air! We are glad we are always able to deliver great service to you and your homes.

Donna P.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I appreciate the effort the main office communicate specifically with me at my request. That guy whose name I forgot was very helpful - he made effort to make sure that the furnace is working properly. He was kind to assist me in changing filters.
Description of Work: Furnace tune-up

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
$85

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for choosing Carolina Comfort Air & taking the time to review us! We're glad we were able to make you & your home Comfy. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you or anyone you know in the future. Thanks again for choosing Carolina Comfort Air!

Frank H.
02/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Checked/Tunes up A/C.

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
$85

Response from Carolina Comfort Air Inc
Thank you for choosing Carolina Comfort Air & taking the time to review us! We're glad we were able to make you & your home Comfy. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you or anyone you know in the future. Thanks again for choosing Carolina Comfort Air!

Allen E.
11/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Carolina Comfort Air fixed our issue. My wife handled it. I know it was taken care of and they gave us a bill. I can't say it was excellent because I wasn't involved in it. They were very responsive. They installed our unit. I would refer them to a friend or family member. I have had no problems with them. They showed up and they did the work quickly.
Description of Work: We had a drain that was clogged and the drain pan kind of filled up and that caused the unit to shut down. It was a clogged drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

De-Ney J.
11/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They've been pretty good. They responded on time within the hour. I have no complaints. They went the extra mile to make sure you're comfortable. We're still under warranty. It turned out that we had an electrical problem. Because of their diagnosis, we were able to have that fixed. They were very professional.
Description of Work: The AC went out so they had to come in and figure out what the issue was.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

5212 US 70 Bus W, Clayton, NC 27520

http://www.carolinacomfortair.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.31589
Trade License Locale
North Carolina
Trade License Authority
North Carolina: Plumbers
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Electrical

FAQ

Carolina Comfort Air Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Carolina Comfort Air Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Carolina Comfort Air Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Carolina Comfort Air Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Carolina Comfort Air Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Carolina Comfort Air Inc offers emergency services.
No, Carolina Comfort Air Inc does not offer warranties.
Carolina Comfort Air Inc offers the following services: Heating & Air Conditioning - Maintenance, Replacement & Additions, Blower Door, & Duct Blasting Testing
Duct Cleaning & Automotive Air Conditioning.

Contact information

5212 US 70 Bus W, Clayton, NC 27520

http://www.carolinacomfortair.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM