ARS Rescue Rooter

About us

ARS is a trusted service provider in heating, air conditioning, plumbing and indoor air quality. Our courteous HVAC and Plumbing technicians are available 7 days a week to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured. Estimates are always provided before any work begins. Major credit cards accepted. 100% financing with approved credit.

Business highlights

10 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We are specialized, in heating and air conditioning maintenance, service, and replacements. Hot water heater service and replacements.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4693 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
14%
3
6%
2
5%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.1
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-693 of 693 reviews

Russell W.
01/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great. The teams were professional, and finished everything in a timely manner.
Description of Work: New heating and cooling units

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
$16,000

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
It was quite a pleasure doing business with you. I trust you will have many years of comfort and efficiency with your new heating and cooling systems. Thank you for choosing our company! Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Prashant I.
01/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Was easy to schedule. Brandon C. called and alerted before he arrived. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Inspected and Diagnosed where water was leaking and rebuilt the whole thing. Leak was below the flapper. Also fixed the leaky water valve. Tried repairing repairing the garbage disposal but it was beyond repair. I got the new insinkerator disposal and he installed it with out issues efficiently. Thank you Brandon.
Description of Work: Fix toilet leak , replace 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
$350

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for the informative and positive review. We greatly appreciate your business! Sincerely, Tim P. Sales Supervisor

Shirley T.
11/2019
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very please with the work that was done 🤗
Description of Work: Shower fixture rebuild

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniel U.
10/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent đź‘Ť, I solicited 4 Angie's list companies and Rapid Response Experts were the first to call me back and they had the quickest install date and the best price
Description of Work: remove and replace existing HVAC heat pump systems

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
$10,800

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for the great review! I'm glad you had an excellent experience. We value each and every opportunity to provide the best service to our customers. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

michael B.
09/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Tech showed up for appointment and in less than 10 minutes came down stairs from attic (technician advised owner $1992.10 of parts & Labor were needed to be authorized due to age & condition ) Immediately 2nd ARS representative showed up and up to attic and less than 10 minutes again camed down ( 2nd ATS Rep advised the Owner that going with 2 other options replace units (furn & AC $6389 or furnace only $3900 . * The 2nd ARS rep advised "they could have units there within the hour and completed today" Owner 91 Years Old "declined and advised she would seek alternate opinion. Outside 3rd party NC Licensed contractor was hired & found units to be in complete working order and good to above average condition . This contractor charged $120 for his services .
Description of Work: Annual Service under Maintenence contract

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,200

Kate P.
09/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Owner called to explain technician ill, did not communicate well and apologized. He also credited the account and rectified the situation. I appreciate the owner's willingness to do so and wish him well.
Description of Work: Previous Review Update
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for telling us about your experience. I'm glad we were able to rectify the situation to your satisfaction. We greatly appreciate your business! Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Joseph S.
09/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well. A couple of minor points: - the return vent is slightly not parallel to nearest wall. It is a slight angle off. - I have a brick house. They needed to install an extra vent for the high efficiency furnace. They pounded a hole in the outside wall for the vent. The first one must have hit a beam, they ended up doing another one. So, some extra grey goop on the wall to seal it back up.
Description of Work: Replaced A/C unit and gas furnace. Added extra return vent.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your installation. We greatly appreciate your business! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to enhance your in home comfort experience. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Sales Supervisor

Gian H.
08/2019
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Great service. Fair pricing. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Water heater flush, shower valve replacement

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
$125

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for the wonderful review! It's been our pleasure taking care of your plumbing needs. We are very pleased to hear we met all your expectations! Please see our AC tune up special, its another service we provide. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant and Sales Supervisor

Jeremy M.
08/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I received a call this morning after waiting all weekend, that they are not coming. I am losing 900 gallons a day and expressed this to them on Friday.
Description of Work: Emergency request on Friday, no show on Tuesday

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

$53

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
I am deeply sorry we were not able to provide prompt and timely service for you. We routinely make it our business to treat each customer request with the utmost respect. I have reached back to you Friday and today via phone calls to discuss possible compensation for our lack of professionalism. I hope you will accept my sincere apology. Tim P****** Senior Project Consultant

Anita B.
08/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are always pretty effecient and good customer service.
Description of Work: They did maintenance on my air conditioning.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
We are so grateful for your review. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. ARS / Rescue Rooter Raleigh strives to provide each customer with an exceptional service experience. We appreciate the opportunity to come into your home and service its needs. Should you need our services again in the future, please don't hesitate to call. Thank you for choosing ARS / Rescue Rooter Raleigh!

Cahal L.
07/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I will NEVER work with this company again. My 3 year old HVAC unit installed by ARS (unfortunately) stopped cooling, so I called them out to service. After the Tech inspected the system he showed me an itemized list of issues including a charge of nearly $700 for refrigerant and another one for $1800 for a WARRANTIED repair (parts covered by Rheem and 3-4 hour job). The Tech got very aggravated when I asked for details on each item. My concern was could they charge $700 for 4lbs of r-410a refrigerant? Seemed like price gouging to me. He told me to “call his supervisor in the morning and negotiate a better deal.” Really? So I called the supervisor and he was less than helpful. When I asked him to explain how a 3-4 hour job could cost near $2k, he said it’s a flat rate price set by “management” and couldn’t give me a breakdown of the cost. Keep in mind all the parts are under warranty, which means $0 charge to ARS. He attempted to explain that the job required “special tools” and “solder work”... huh? My gut told me to move on and I’m glad I did. I ended up working with a smaller company and saved a ton. Also do yourself a favor and read some of the “A” reviews on this site. Many are worded the same. hmmm...were they added by a “friend” of the company?? Very suspect to say the least.
Description of Work: HVAC Repair

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

$3,000

Charles A.
07/2019
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
He, was late due to unexpected management meeting, but when he arrived he quickly fixed the gas line. He also checked and tightened the other connections in the area..
Description of Work: Repair fireplace gas line connection

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
$125

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for the opportunity to service your gas line repair request. I'm glad to hear the problem was solved in a timely manner. We also do plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning maintenance. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant & Sales Supervisor

Dennis L.
07/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Terrible customer service. Day 1. I take afternoon off from work to meet technician at scheduled time between 2-5. He never shows up. No call from ARS. I call. Tech said he got tied up. Can be there in the morning. Day 2. I take the morning off to meet the tech at the scheduled time between 8-9. He shows up at 9. Evaluates faucet and goes to truck. Comes back and says he checked the water pressure and it is excessive and we need a new regulator. He also discusses waterless hot water heaters. 2 hours later the faucet is not fixed but he ordered the parts and will be back tomorrow. He collected the $69 service fee. Later that day, the tech calls and says he will be out the next day around 1:00. Day 3. I take off from work again to meet the tech. 3:00 and no tech. I call ARS and the person puts me on hold. Finally comes back and says that someone will call me in 5 min. 4:00 and no call. I call them, express my dissatisfaction and cancel the service. They offer me 10% off. I decline. 30 min later the tech calls and explains that he was diverted from my appointment by the ARS dispatcher to another appointment, but offered to come out the next day. I declined. Although everyone I talked with were courteous, it was apparent that management did not value me as a customer. I lost a day and a half of work, too. Tonight I called JD Servicenow. They will be out tomorrow and their service fee is only $39. I will never do business with ARS Rooter again and have lost confidence in Angies List, too. By the way, this is only the 2d review I have ever written.
Description of Work: Bathroom Faucet Repair

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


Carole S.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They checked and cleaned the filters, and checked the voltage and freon, and everything was working fine. They also checked the temperature systems. Full systems checked and maintenance. The best price for a 3 years maintenance contract.
Description of Work: Furnace and Air conditioning maintenance

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

shiying W.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Fixed quickly the problem plus a unknown one. Good price with coupon.
Description of Work: no hot water

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
$150

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
I'm glad to hear your request was fixed in a timely manner! Thank you for taking the time to tell us how we did. We greatly appreciate your business and glad you were pleased with our price. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant and Sales Supervisor

Alexandra W.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great customer service. Very happy.
Description of Work: HVCA Turn 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
$44.95

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
We are so pleased to hear you had a great experience! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to take care of your in home comfort needs. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Steve B.
06/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
While no one enjoys large expenditures, Rapid Repair Experts made the installation of 2 new Heating and Air systems a seamless and easy experience. They accurately defined our needs, offered the best priced solution and completed the installation in one day! I appreciate the attention to detail that was displayed throughout the process from the estimate appointment to installation. The ease of billing and the necessary followup to ensure the warranty and rebates are properly filed make for great customer service. Thanks you to Scott and the crews of John and Jamie!
Description of Work: Replace Heating and AC systems (2)

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

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your experience! Our team strives for excellence in all areas of customer service! It has been our great pleasure to work with you through this important process from start to finish. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Jeffery S.
06/2019
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It did not happen. Refused to do work because a different plumber did the rough in. The rough in was permitted and signed off.
Description of Work: Final plumbing install
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Zachary A.
06/2019
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The first job went well enough. I used the Angies List coupon and the work of replacing a leaky 90 degree joint was completed without issue. During this first call we noticed a second leak near the mixing valve above our hot water heater. The plumber did try to tighten a connection for no extra charge but it didn't work and a new agreement was entered to fix that second problem. The quote was $500 to install a $100 part- this seemed a bit high but not enough for me go through the hassle of getting competing bids or spec the part and buy the tools to do it myself. The work for the second call did not go as well as the first. The plumber was very nice but seemed inexperienced. Issue 1) the mixing valve box did not contain all the parts needed to install the part and this lead to a hour long wait while the part was delivered by a second plumber. Issue 2) the mixing valve is directly above my water heater (an 18 month old gas fueled Apollo style tank that cost $3300 installed). The plumber did not ensure that the pipes were drained before cutting so a gallon (?) of water started pouring right onto (and into) the hot water heater. If I had not been there with towels and a bucket (he had no plan or equipment to stop the water) then the hot water heater would have been significantly damaged. Issue 3) One of the new joints had a small leak (also leaking into the hot water heater) and so they had to immediately come out for a warranty repair the very next day. The $500 bill made more sense to me then as that 45 minute job (plus driving time) likely did end up costing them about that much to complete. Anyway, this was the first time working with this company. The plumbers and the call center people were all very nice but the overall experience and quality of work will lead me to try another company next time.
Description of Work: I needed a small leak fixed. A second leak was noticed and fixed with a second contract.

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

$625

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about our plumbing workmanship in your home. I have addressed the matter with the GM and members of our plumbing team. We expect no less than expert service in all aspects when resolving these kinds of issues. We would like to discuss this matter further to see if there is anything we can do for you as we focus on improving in the areas of price, quality, and professionalism. Someone from our quality control team will be reaching out to you in the future. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Mary K.
06/2019
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Excellent service provided by Sarah! (yes, Sarah!) She was very knowledgeable, practical, and patiently answered all my many, many questions. I learned a lot from this service and highly recommend it.
Description of Work: Angie's list special for water heater drainage and plumbing inspection

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

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
It is wonderful to hear you were completely satisfied! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our employee. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve your plumbing needs. Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Amber J.
05/2019
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We used ARS several years ago for HVAC replacement and at another time for tankless water heater installation and they seemed to do a fine job. A few years after the HVAC installation we had our air ducts cleaned and found out they hadn't done the job properly which allowed moisture into the duct work and that led to a major mold problem; it all had to be replaced. When we moved from that house, the inspector for our buyer found problems with the installation of the tankless heater that led to several hundreds in repair dollars. Also, after the tankless installation, we had some issues with the old upstairs HVAC until (not the downstairs one they replaced) and I was told we needed to replace it. A salesman came out and really put on a show about how much I would be helping out their poor employees who were just so desperate for work and how hard times were and yada yada; he was such a ******! I had someone else come out to look at the problem and found out it was a simple fix that only cost a couple hundred dollars. These guys are crooks!
Description of Work: HVAC until and tankless water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


CHRISTIAN N.
05/2019
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Good, but the technician was very confusing about the way the water heater performed.
Description of Work: Drain and fill 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
$60

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide this service for you. I apologize for any confusion you may have experienced as our technician explained the hot water heater operation as it relates to performance. We meet weekly with our plumbers to discuss such matters. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, Tim P. Senior Project Consultant

Katie W.
04/2019
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
We had a new water heater installed. They came 1 hour early, were very clean, professional and did a great job. We used a coupon found on Angie’s list and got a good deal. Great experience!
Description of Work: Water heater replacement

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
$2,037

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
I so enjoyed working with you and your husband! With great pleasure and appreciation we thank you for the wonderful review! We trust you will enjoy many years of satisfaction with your new hot water heater. Thank you again for choosing our company! Sincerely, Tim P Senior Project Consultant

Jeffrey B.
04/2019
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Technician arrived promptly. Presented me with an itemized quote to replace air handler in 3 year old home. System still under warranty, but he refused to perform warranty work. Showed me a well worn laminated card that had prices for various services. Claimed there was a pinhole leak which required immediate replacement. Two other companies came out and neither would confirm the diagnosis.
Description of Work: Review of AC Issue

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


George H.
02/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Sarah and Michael provided the service that fixed our leak. The hardware was replaced with new valves and knobs, which solved the problem. This is my second experience with the company and I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: There was a leak in the bath tub faucet.

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
$223.08

Response from ARS Rescue Rooter
We are so pleased that you took the time to share your positive experience with all those looking for quality HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Thank you for your time and willingness to share. Thank you again, The Customer Service Team at Rapid Repair Experts

Contact information

517 Pylon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

http://ars.com/raleigh

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.16701
Trade License Locale
NC
Trade License Authority
North Carolina Board Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2021
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FAQ

ARS Rescue Rooter is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

ARS Rescue Rooter accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ARS Rescue Rooter offers free project estimates.
No, ARS Rescue Rooter does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, ARS Rescue Rooter offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, ARS Rescue Rooter offers emergency services.
Yes, ARS Rescue Rooter offers warranties.
ARS Rescue Rooter offers the following services: We are specialized, in heating and air conditioning maintenance, service, and replacements. Hot water heater service and replacements.

Contact information

517 Pylon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

http://ars.com/raleigh

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day