McCullough has been providing expert air conditioning and heating services in Austin, Texas for over 30 years. We not only make your home more comfortable, our state-of-the-art system can save you up to 50% on heating and cooling costs. Count on McCullough for expert solutions to your heating and cooling problems. Family owned & operated .
Business highlights
48 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential heating and air conditioning systems, emergency service & repairs, preventive maintenance service for home comfort systems, indoor air quality (IAQ) analysis & improvement, duct analysis, sealing and renovations, weatherization & energy conservation measures & energy audits.
They did a great job, always punctual and professional. Very satisfied with the new system.
Description of Work: Replaced residential HVAC system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nikolaus B.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was zero cost because my system is on a warranty. They always do a good job.
Description of Work: They did regular maintenance on my cooling system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Claire B.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are always responsive and in this case the price was right.
Description of Work: replacement capacitor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sheri V.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were professional and punctual. Are workmwas completed in a timely manner. I continue to use this compant for all me heating and cooling needs. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: We purchased a new carrier HVAC system. They installed and continue to service our unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John C.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did an extremely fine job! Very polite and professional.
Description of Work: a/c & furnace tune up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$178
Tracy B.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Tony came out and gave us a quote. He fully explained options, cost, financing, etc. No pressure approach and gave us different reasonable options to consider. We decided on a Carrier Infinity series and some duct work improvements. Zach, Derek and the rest of the crew completed the job in a day. They were extremely polite and professional, very careful with the changes required in the house, and great at explaining everything. We were blown away at how quiet the unit is (our other unit made so much noise) and Zach took the time to explain how to get the best out of the new system. From Rhonda in our initial call, to Tony, Zach, Derek, Vinny, Sade and the others, it was a great experience. I highly recommend McCullough.
Description of Work: 18-seer 5 ton A/C unit was installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joyce D.
03/2017
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Needless to say, McCullough is no longer the company I use for air conditioning services.
Description of Work: McCullough was my go-to company for maintenance and yearly check-up on my air conditioning unit for seven years. They were always competent and punctual. When the service man told me that my unit had "gone to ground" and I needed to have a new unit installed, I asked McCullough for a bid. Theirs was the highest of all four companies I requested a bid from and also the least accommodating company when I requested a bid on a unit other than a Carrier. My top two competitive bids came from Climate Mechanical and Fire and Ice, a Buda company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Carlos Nicholas L.
03/2017
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Its hard to know the truth. But these are the facts: Their technician told me our AC unit would likely need to be replaced with the next hot day (something about the amperage). On the next hot day our AC was not working. Luckily, the house across the street had another AC company having work done. They looked over our AC unit and noticed it was unplugged and that some drain was misplaced which would have cause significant damage. Its hard to know whether this was an accident or done on purpose. This was either negligence or dishonesty. Either way, they hurt us. I feel bad for the negative review, but when we notified them of the problem, they were not exactly sympathetic.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Beth W.
02/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The technician, Adan, was on time and very thorough.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance on our heatpump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sheila A.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They arrived an hour after I called and fixed the problem at a reasonable price. I had used them before and will again if I need them.
Description of Work: A/C on first floor quit working on a hot Sunday.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Susan H.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
My hesitation in not giving all A's is I think the maintenance agreements are getting to be overpriced with their last price increase and may not be of that much value. Also the reason for the service call in Jan 2017 was one of the blowers was coming on but not staying on & the tech found a part loose inside the unit - and this unit had just been serviced under the agreement less than 3 months prior so it either should have been caught or it was probably knocked loose by the check the tech thought. Couldn't be definitive so paid the service call fee but left us wondering.
Description of Work: They installed two AC units, one in 2011 (upstairs unit) and another in 2013 (downstairs unit). Have been very pleased with the quality of these units (Carrier) and with McCullough's installation. Only work since has been maintenance agreement checkups and one issue with a piece disconnected on one of the units. Also had one issue with the original installation that took them a long time to resolve but it was minor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$74
Tracy O.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Went great. I've worked with McCullough for years and they are always there when I need them. I don't feel like I'm being sold more than I need. It is a nice feeling. They are patient when I don't understand something and I trust their advice.
Description of Work: This fall they came out and made sure my system was ready for the winter. I appreciate that peace of mind of having a tuneup before I turn on the heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Jessica C.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It is mid September on a Monday night and 94 degrees outside (over 100 with heat index) when my A/C stops working. I called 4 companies that advertised 24/hr service and this is the only company that answered the phone after 8pm. I even left 2 messages with companies (1 vmail and the other an answering service, and neither called me back). Adan took my call and was at my home within 40 minutes from South Austin to Pflugerville. He was efficient, professional and very knowledgeable. He gave me different options on the repair (single versus dual compressor), completed the repair and checked freon levels and the furnace in the attic. He was fantastic! I will use this company when I replace my furnace and a/c later this year.
Description of Work: Replaced both compressors in outdoor A/C unit in an emergency service call after hours.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$415
Jennie W.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation, energy audit
+ 1 more
Work done as requested and on time. Helped with rebates with Austin Energy program, even helped with tax rebates the next year.
Description of Work: Replace HVAC
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
steve H.
07/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
called to request FREON be installed in my AC unit. Refused to make appt to install FEON unless i paid for them to do test for FREON LEAKs. That's not what i wanted, already had a leak check done, there's a small leak in the coils in the attic. The confirmed presence of a leak is why I need 1LB of freon installed each Summer. My assumption is that they don't make enough money for the labor to install FREON, so they impose an uneeded and unwanted leak test. Unacceptable. rated "F"
Description of Work: AC unit needs freon
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
david R.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Showed up promptly when scheduled and worked extra hours to complete the job in one day.
Description of Work: Installed new Carrier air conditioning equipment, cleaned existing ducts and installed new vent covers throughout the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
John H.
04/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I would not recommend this company for repairs. The service tech tried to upsell me to whole new replacement unit because my system was aging. I would not have known my unit was repairable (new coil needed) had I not called another company to check the unit for a 2nd opinion. I understand there are several options for addressing an aging system, but when a customer asks for all options for repairs, they expect to be offered all viable choices for repairs. I now have a working AC system for only $1,000 versus the $6,000 option they suggested.
Description of Work: Service provider checked AC for cooling problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$75
Response from McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning
(Removed members name), I want to reach out today and apologize deeply for your unsatisfactory experience with McCullough. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will seriously consider your suggestion for improvement. I see that you had mentioned an aging unit in your review. Unfortunately, our industry is in the midst of a government-regulated transition from R-22 refrigerant (aka "Freon") to the new, more environmentally-friendly R-410a refrigerant. Because we are in the latter stages of this decade plus long transition, the cost of R-22 refrigerant will only continue to increase dramatically as it becomes less and less available. As such, our technicians generally do not recommend repairing those older R-22-based systems, as it does not serve as the most cost-effective solution in the long-run. It is our policy at McCullough to ensure that our customers understand the implications prior to going forward with repairs - Indeed, our technicians are even reaching out to those who have recently installed a relatively newer R-22-based system and suggesting they invest in a R-410a-based system to avoid costly maintenance bills in the near future. When the time does come to replace your unit, we hope that you will reconsider our highly-skilled technicians. In the meantime, is there anything I can do to help make the situation better? Thanks, Carly Callahan, Digital Marketing Manager at McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning"
Yan Y.
03/2016
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
This company performed a very minimal task and wanted to charge me an outrageous amount. I knew I had a leak and they came out and told me I had a leak and then want to charge me $400 for leak detection. They didn't even want to go upstairs and inspect anything further.
Description of Work: Check my Ac unit, it isn't cooling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$85
Diane T.
01/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
First off let me say that this company is a fantastic company to do business with! I received a few quotes from different companies here in Austin, TX to install a new Heating and Air Conditioning system. McCullough's quote was right in line with all the other quotes I had received. But here is where they stood apart from all the rest: 1. The salesman David took his time in putting together the quote for us. He measured the existing closet where the new unit was to be installed to insure that the new unit would fit. He also inspected our existing duct work in the attic and inspected the condenser outside of our home. Other companies that came out to our house did not do that at all!! 2. When the day came to install our new unit the technician was on time and very courteous. He even laid down a sheet on the floor so when he disassembled the old unit there was a place to put the old dirty parts instead of putting them directly on our carpet. Overall everything McCullough stated they would do they did. The whole process went smooth!!!! I would highly recommend this company to anyone that needs a new AC unit! You wont be let down!!
Description of Work: They Installed a brand new Heating and Air Conditioning system in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900
thomas S.
11/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were okay. One time, one technician that came out to do the service just wasn't very friendly or helpful. We had a couple of issues where we had an appointment scheduled and they were late. I called to ask about it and they weren't very helpful about when they were going to be out. Overall, friendliness and professionalism hold it back.
Description of Work: We had a yearly maintenance service contract with them for our heating and air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$130
Ashok B.
11/2015
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, insulation
+ 0 more
tony was our sales rep and he was great. answered all of my questions promptly and was very easy to work with. the problems started with the duct-work replacement. first, they stepped through our master bedroom ceiling and created a 2x2' hole. we were okay with this as accidents do happen. the real problems started when holes 2, 3 and 4 were created, one being a HUGE hole in the garage. the did switch crews in the middle of our project and told us that the guy that created the first hole was a rookie. there was one really nice girl on the second crew that was helpful and nice. no one else really talked to us or apologized for mistakes made. what really set me over the edge with mccullough was they did not put down floor protector while doing all of this duct work so where was literally a layer of dust over the whole house and piles in some areas from the debris coming out of the ducts/vents. it is stated in their contact that they will provide this and didn't act like it was a big deal when i asked why they didn't do it. after calling/emailing them about it multiple times, they agreed to send a cleaner out to clean the house. she did a sub-par job cleaning and when she left, there was still dust/debris on the floor boards. also, there was a dirt stain on our living room rug that i had asked them at least 5 times about getting cleaned professionally. at our final meeting, they brought over a rug cleaner machine and some cleaning supplies and worked on it. the rug still didn't look "clean" but at this point we were so sick of dealing with them, we said it was fine. with all of that said, our new AC does work nicely. ***UPDATE*** rhonda (office manager) contacted me regarding this review and offered to have our rug professionally cleaned. after the rug cleaning, we are satisfied.
Description of Work: replaced AC unit, all duct-work and added insulation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$13,000
Response from McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning
Hello, I am very sorry to hear about your negative experience with us. We want to review your account, and see how we could have handled this better. We would also like to make this right for you. Please email me @ rhonda@coolmenow.com, and let me know what all still remains open. Also, I tried to find you in our system, but the info tied to your angie's list account doesn't match anything in our system. It is important to us to make you happy, and we are very sorry that we have not managed to do that yet. But hope and think we can. This is the info I find on you in Angie's List. [Member Name Removed] [Member Information Removed] Carlisle, MA 01741-1036 We are based in Austin Texas, so I know this is not the address of service. Could you please provide me with your name and address? Thanks, Rhonda Johnson Operations Manager McCullough Heating & AC 512-280-0011
Jenna Y.
11/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was horrible. I'll never use them again. We were buying a new house and we had gotten a house inspector and the inspector had recommended them. He said we should have the AC unit at the end of he house checked out by an AC company. The Realtor recommended them and said they are popular in the neighborhood We hadn't purchased the house yet, we were basically asking for an inspection to be done on the unit. I was quoted one price over he phone then there was a 4 hours wait for the appointment. I basically sat around the whole day in an empty house waiting for them. They show up around 5:00 pm. When he gets here, the first thing he tells me is, there are two units so the price is double. So he spent 2 hours looking around and didn't do anything and then gave me a ridiculous quote that basically says I needed to replace the unit and he said if he had to come out another time, it would be another 50 dollar charge. They basically charged me 300 dollars to do absolutely nothing. It was just the worst experience. And then I actually paid somebody half the price to service it and everything. I felt completely scammed and I was irritated. There was no communication, there was nothing. He wanted me out of his way and didn't want to show me or explain anything. There was even no sorry that he was late. The only reason our inspector recommended that we have it looked at was because it was 15 years old and usually the life on them is about 12 years or something like that. I had to actually call a neighbor to pick my kids from day care because I spent the whole day at the house. They weren't rude or horrible. There was actually zero followup after the work which surprised me for them being the company they are.
Description of Work: They were supposed to inspect two units.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
$280
Mark E.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
We have used McCullough for many years and have always been pleased with the company's professionalism and customer service. We moved a few years ago and it was time to replace our downstairs central HVAC. McCullough gave us several options and we decided on the two stage Carrier Infinity system with a WiFi thermostat. The system came with a ten year parts and labor warranty so that was good. The two stage compressor saves energy and enables better humidity control. The crew that came to install the new system was amazing. Very professional and friendly and they used drop clothes and cleaned up after themselves. The service manager came to do a quality control check about a week later to make sure everything was installed properly. We love the new system and our bills are much lower!
Description of Work: Replaced our central heating and air conditioning system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200
DEBORAH F.
10/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It went excellent, they do a very good job. They have a really long check list so it was very thorough.
Description of Work: He checked my air conditioning to make sure it was fine before we turned on the a/c for the summer. He also changed my filters and we ended up buying a service that covers it for the year which included another diagnostic. He came the other day to check the furnace for the winter before we turn on the heat which was covered under the service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
michelle G.
08/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
terrible and they never followed through.
Description of Work: Although the gentleman who came the first time who examined and let me know what the problem was, is very nice and professional. He referred me to the comfort diagnostic service. Another individual came and made all kinds of false claims then promised to have a report of recommendations for repairs. I never received anything. After calling several times, I was told that they were short staffed. Meanwhile, ceiling had caved in and the wall was becoming moldy. Then I receive a phone call from another individual from the company saying they wanted to have yet another person come a examine my house. I told them no way. Went with Radiant and am so happy with the care and professionalism.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$75
Response from McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning
Good morning (Removed member name) - I am very sorry that you had this experience. We did attempt to reach out to you via phone on multiple occasions, however when we called there was no answer and we were unable to leave a message because there was not an opportunity to leave a message. When our Comfort Adviser came out to discuss the issues with your system he found that the mechanical closet was not up to code and he reviewed the report with you that you shared with him. That is when we attempted to follow up with you but consistently were unable to reach you at the phone number provided. By the time we did get back in touch with you, you had gone with another contractor. I do apologize that we are not able to get back in touch with you to be able to move forward but I do have record that we did make attempts to reach you. Sincerely, McCullough Heating and Air Conditioning
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Insulation,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning
FAQ
McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning offers emergency services.
Yes, McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning offers warranties.
McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following services: Residential heating and air conditioning systems, emergency service & repairs, preventive maintenance service for home comfort systems, indoor air quality (IAQ) analysis & improvement, duct analysis, sealing and renovations, weatherization & energy conservation measures & energy audits.