Air Specialist

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Insulation,

About us

Air Specialist has been serving the Houston and Katy, Texas, area since 1970, bringing you quality heating and air conditioning equipment and efficient service, while making it affordable for your family. Our knowledgeable staff is ready with the latest information about programs that you can take advantage of to save you money on new heating and cooling equipment for your home. Check our website for updated special offers and coupons each month.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Air conditioning and heating - installation, repair & maintenance. Indoor air quality - duct cleaning, whole house humidifiers, air cleaners, air purifiers, UV germicidal lamps. Attic insulation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7172 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
8%
3
3%
2
1%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 172 reviews

Charlotte L.
01/2025
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! He was very friendly. Completed the job quickly.
Description of Work: Pull and reset commode in master bathroom waxing ring was bad repaired flange reset the comb.resealed tub spout
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kyle L.
09/2024
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Do not use this company! Had them put in a Trane AC 10 years ago and have had nothing but issue every year almost. As I sit here and write this post I am without AC. They’re not an honest do write by their customers by any means. Services are through the roof expensive. Charge me $295 for a $12 part! Absolutely unacceptable! You have been warned!
Description of Work: They installed a new Trane unit in 2014 and it has been nothing but problems ever since. Constantly going out and Air Specialist gladly came out and racked me over the coals every call! They list that they have 24/7 call out with is BS! Every time our AC went out it was at night or on the weekends and EVERY single time we called after hours NOBODY was ever available. I guess I’m the most unlucky person on planet earth. They came and did an AC tune up 8/2024 just before my warranty ran out and wouldn’t you know a month later my AC goes out again! I’ve had my (nothing stops a Trane) for 10 years and they have had to come out and fix it almost every year! They do not know how to troubleshoot issues. They will try to charge you as much as they can every time they have to come out just know that. They just left here today and they replaced a contractor ($12) and charged me $295. It gets better that wasn’t the only issue, the blower is out, we found that out AFTER the $295 was charged! Wow! I don’t know how folks sleep at night. This business does not care about you as a customer merely how much they can get out of you! The good old days are gone where companies actually did right by there customers and gave fair prices and good craftsmanship!

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

$295

Robert S.
05/2022
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
when the technician arrived he just kept telling me he should get paid for after hours pay even though I called the office and way before. Than after replacing a warrantied capacitor that took a total of 5 minutes he charged me $290.00. Keep in mind they replaced my whole unit less than 2 years ago. This is how they treat repeat customers. Find another company to help to help you.
Description of Work: a warrantied capacitor replaced

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

$290

HEATHER A P.
12/2021
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were great , they do the regular maintenance replace the filters for us they come out twice a year they check the compression once a year they did a really nice job! replace the original dock work and they replace the a/c unit and the heater.
Description of Work: Replace Air Conditioning & Heating System and dock work
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and your continued business. It really means a lot. Stay safe and please reach out if there’s anything else we can assist with.

Nilda Z.
10/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Guys were friendly, explained everything, knowledgeable.
Description of Work: "They did the AC on Saturday, and the insulation on Tuesday! They completed most of it in one day! They had the best equipment and they made everything a competing price! "
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Air Specialist
That is wonderful to hear! Thank you for the A rating and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate it! Please give us a call if we can be of further assistance!

judy B.
05/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
AC Review When my AC quit, I called my Home Owner’s Warranty. They assigned a service provider, who said the condenser along with the furnace had to be replaced. They gave me a quote that seemed high, but it came with a “90 day price match guarantee”. I checked Angie’s List to get more info. Brent called immediately, and I told him what I needed. Based on my explanation, he gave me a ballpark estimate that was far less than the other bid. The HOW’s contractor was ready to start the same day. We were hot, in a hurry, and had the price match guarantee; so we told them to go ahead. Brent said he would still write a proposal for us if I gave him the specs. I sent a list of the work items with the model no. of the unit, but Brent did not carry that model. He would have to call the manufacturer for pricing info; so could he just quote the equipment he had. I thought it was important to have the same model for a valid comparison. Brent took the extra time to get the pricing, and still did not charge for the estimate. When I received Brent’s proposal, I submitted it for the price match. At one point the provider agreed to return the difference between Brent’s bid and the final amount I had paid but they refused to account for the HOW allowance, which I believed they received from the HOW company. The next day they called back and said they would not honor the price match after all. They claimed the bid I submitted was not “legitimate” rather, it was just a copy of their proposal and the technician had not actually been onsite. Again Brent was willing to come to my home and give me another estimate. Above is the short version with just the main facts. There were many calls and text messages, and Brent was extremely very helpful the entire time. If I ever need any AC work in the future, I will hire Brent. I wholeheartedly recommend Air Specialist!
Description of Work: AC condenser replacement

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are pleased to know that Brent represented us so well and helped earn us a great rating and review. We will be sure to let him know of your satisfaction with his work. Please give us a call if we can be of further assistance!

Tony G.
04/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything went extremely well. It took two technicians about seven hours to complete the job. They were very careful when transporting equipment through the house up into the attic. When the job was completed, they even moved items back into the attic I had taken out to give them more working room. Outside, they were careful not to damage the house siding when installing the compressor through an extremely tight space. Overall, Air Specialists were wonderful to work with and I would hire them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Air Specialists replaced the complete heating and a/c 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
$7,800

Response from Air Specialist
That is wonderful to hear, [Member Name Removed]! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to know that our technicians represented us so well and helped earn Air Specialists a great review. Please give us a call if we can be of further assistance!

Karen R.
08/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very friendly, efficient and did a good job.
Description of Work: Need new Ac Unit to replace broken one.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback, [Member Name Removed]!

Curtis P.
07/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
With in 5 Minutes they knew what was wrong with it. Price was reasonable and more then happy with them.
Description of Work: A/C repair

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 Air Specialist
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, [Member Name Removed]!

Stewart M.
03/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were prompt and solved the problem. John T was courteous and patient even with me looking over his shoulder. They installed the system in the summer and came back to balance it out this winter and at no charge! They stood behind their work.
Description of Work: Can't say enough good about their service. John T does a great job

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
$10,000

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for the wonderful review, [Member Name Removed]!

Jim P.
12/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The company and their reps/crew were outstanding. Their price was very competitive. The work done was on time and as requested. I recently recommended them to a friend who received a great deal on a new AC system.
Description of Work: replace AC system and duct work

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
$12,000

Brian M.
11/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Great job. Salesman was very informative and was conclusive with research I did prior to our meeting. They were also the only company I called that wanted to see the house before giving estimates. Consultation was free.
Description of Work: Foam insulation under the home

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
$2,200

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback regarding your experience. We are pleased to be able to work for customers like you.

Ralph A.
09/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
  + 0 more
While having our air ducts cleaned, mildew was discovered on the inside the supply plenum on our A/C unit in the attic (possibly from all the moisture Harvey dumped on us for days). Although the unit was only four years old, we decided it was best to replace it before it got worse. To hopefully avoid this type of problem in the future, we wanted to install some form of UV light in the plenum after it's replacement, but we were very concerned about the ozone that's released into the home's air from some of these types of lights. Matthew from Air Specialist listened and addressed all of our concerns about UV lights, and gave us information about each type on the market and which ones would address our concerns. After research, we decided on one of the Lennox UV lights and Matthew installed it for us. So far we've had no problems with this UV light, and we continue to be happy with Air Specialist's work.
Description of Work: UV Lamp Installed in 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

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for the review!

Jimmie H.
08/2018
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Tech was nice and professional. I worked for service company for 32 years so I knew what to ask about pricing. Tech said he charges by the hour but if he replaced part it would cost $316.00. I asked how much the parts were and he said it's in the $316.00. I googled capacitor and it was $18.99. We won't use this company again. I will find one that breaks down parts and labor. He quoted $243.00 to clean coils. Shame on any company that marks up their labor costs because we live in Houston. I understand we pay for what we can't do but don't to charge what they did is wrong.
Description of Work: Central air not working

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

$476

Response from Air Specialist
Hi [Member Name Removed], thanks for reaching out. We would like to speak with you offline to address your pricing concerns. Please give us a call at your convenience 713-733-9241.

KC M.
08/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
He was very professional and very thorough. I was pleased with the service
Description of Work: Cleaning of A/C system, added a unit to help keep mold and allergens out of the air

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

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for the review!

Karen C.
05/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They replaced both of our ac and heating units. They were excellent and they will price match.
Description of Work: They have replaced both of our ac and heating 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
$6,500

Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for the great review!

Barb W.
03/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great, one small part and the furnace is working fine!! John did a great job, very knowledgeable!
Description of Work: Gas furnace was not working

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 Air Specialist
Thank you for the review [Member Name Removed]!

Marilyn B.
03/2018
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I am very disappointed that he did not do that. He put in a new unit that doesn't require batteries for $274.00. The office asked what they could do for me. When I mentioned paying part of my electrical billed they said no! They offered nothing! Except I am sorry.
Description of Work: The service man never checked my batteries in my wall unit. It shorted out and ran cold for 4 days to where it was 66 degrees in my living room.

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


Response from Air Specialist
[Member Name Removed], thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We appreciate your business and certainly don't want to lose you as a customer. Our focus is to always do what is right for the customer. We would like to resolve this issue to your satisfaction. Please contact us at your earliest convenience (713) 733-9241. Thank you!

Harlie F.
02/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
As with my other reviews of this company, this big job went very well. From the technician checking my original concern with my old unit to the comfort specialist coming out to give me a bid and options. I decided with the type of refrigerant my old unit uses, it would be better to replace the complete unit. The comfort specialist explained all it would entail and we set a date to have it replaced. Alex and crew showed up on time and went to work. They were very careful to lay tarps down not to make a mess. The job took about 6 hrs. Which was about what I was told. I could have not asked for a better installation. Very neat, everything tied down and all equipment was explained as to how to use and maintain. This was a costly service but I feel I made the correct decision and knowing that Air Specialist has my back made it easier to swallow. This company is a class act A++ in my book.
Description of Work: Complete heating &A/C replacement

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 Air Specialist
Thank you for the very nice compliments! We are happy to have worked with you. Thank you for your business!

Corrie M.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Amazing! Crew that cane out to instal was very professional. Office personal was very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Complete Ac instal

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 Air Specialist
Thanks [Member Name Removed]! Our crew and office staff are amazing because we have the best customers!!! We're always here to help with whatever you need. Thanks for the love!

Amy B.
09/2017
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
The crew was professional and friendly. They worked quickly and even helped my son's fiance change her flat tire.
Description of Work: We had the ducts and associated AC system cleaned.

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
$990

Daniel F.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Air Specialists were timely, offered options without pressure, and did quality work.
Description of Work: Air Specialists did an annual check-up on our new home and also installed a surge protector on our outside unit.

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

Benjamin R.
08/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I'm simply baffled by the lack of integrity demonstrated by this particular service member. I really wish I remembered his name but for now, the company that has employed him will receive the negative review for his actions. If they in fact condone this pricing, they should be avoided at all costs. The service technician quoted me $476.00 each for a simple Honeywell TH8110U1003 Vision Pro Thermostat. Honeywell doesn't sell a $476.00 thermostat. The vision pro 8000 can be bought for just under $100 each. DO NOT accept a quote from this company without doing your own research and getting an estimate from their competition. I put in a call to the company today and have not received their reply yet. I will update as more information is obtained.
Description of Work: Annual system maintenance and ductwork check for 2 zones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from Air Specialist
Thank you for your feedback, We understand your frustration with our pricing. However, we disagree with your assessment of our integrity. Our pricing is based upon the cost to run our business, and reflects the fact that we add an additional 4 years to the warranty provided by all retailers. Other service businesses may charge more or less based upon their pricing models and warranties. We respect your decision not to make this purchase with us, and we would be more than happy to discuss this further with you.

Vikrant C.
08/2017
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The scheduling of the service visit as we as the punctuality of the technician 's arrival was very good. The technician came in and after diagnosis told me that the one capacitor is not working and the system is low on refrigerant and also indicated that there might be a possible leak in the coil. The reason on the capacitor was not convincing to me and I declined the advised replacements of the part and also the recharge of the refrigerant. I called another technician (reviewed separately) and he found that there was a blockage at TXV valve. The system is now running without any issue with the same old capacitor and NO addition of refrigerant. The cost of repair much less than the quoted price by Air Specialist and they were changing things that were fine ( i m sure after changing capacitor and charging refrigerant they would have changed the TXV also with my bills running to almost 1000 $) . I paid the service visit fee for the wrong diagnosis and unnecessary headache.
Description of Work: one of the Air conditioning systems of my residence was not cooling effectively. I called air specialist as they installed the system (before I purchased the house) thinking they woul be in best positions to understand the problem.

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

$69

Brian G.
07/2017
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
First visit from technician was on Friday. Diagnosed issue and indicated that part would need to be ordered. Said that it would be available by Monday and to schedule revisit. Some confusion on scheduling the second visit and main office failed to initially call back as promised. Then some doubt as to whether work could in fact be performed on Monday. In the end it was, but later in the day that originally indicated. In the end, work seemed to be satisfactory but a little bumpy getting there.
Description of Work: Blower for A/C unit needed to be replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
TACLA00024284E
Trade License Locale
TX
Trade License Authority
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Trade License Expiration
08/28/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Insulation,
Plumbing,
Heating Oil,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Air Specialist is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Air Specialist accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Air Specialist offers free project estimates.
No, Air Specialist does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Air Specialist offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Air Specialist offers emergency services.
Yes, Air Specialist offers warranties.
Air Specialist offers the following services: Air conditioning and heating - installation, repair & maintenance. Indoor air quality - duct cleaning, whole house humidifiers, air cleaners, air purifiers, UV germicidal lamps. Attic insulation

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM