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1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, Home Warranties,

About us

1st Choice is a family owned company and has been in business for over 48 years. We are A+ rated with the BBB. We provide sales, service and installation for both residential and commercial clients. 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning is an all-in-one Air Conditioning company that specializes in lowering utility costs by providing energy efficient home comfort solutions. Our skilled technicians and installation teams are all highly qualified, background checked and maintain all proper state certifications for the safety of your home. The 1st Choice service department offers FREE estimates on replacements, FREE second opinions and 24 hour emergency service. We offer many different air conditioner brands and AC repair services that make homes more energy efficient and comfortable. Check out our Stars & Stripes program for proper maintenance of your air conditioning systems!

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Searching the Internet for information on air conditioning, heating, energy efficiency, air quality and home improvement projects can be difficult and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. 1st Choice heating and AC wants to help make that process be as quick and stress-free as possible. If you have a question about any of the services we offer, please contact us. AC repair, ac tune up, replacement, maintenance agreements, air duct, state/local rebates, financing solutions etc.

Services we don't offer

We do not work on window units.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.614 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Jerry G.
09/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Mid-July through August in San Antonio and South Texas can be brutally hot, and it was and still is in 2020. On a 105 degree Wednesday in mid-July, our air conditioning went out. Not good. With the pandemic, the heat and our age (over 70), we needed help quickly. After a very bad experience with a different contractor, we called 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning. They reacted to our situation the next day and scheduled a crew for a full replacement system to be installed on Friday morning. They're pricing was fair (and less that the other contractor), and they did not try to take advantage of us for the expedited service. We found 1st Choice to be highly professional, meticulous in the installation and very customer centric -- very straight forward. They've called several times afterward to make sure the system was functioning properly and that my wife and I are happy. Very refreshing in today's business environment. We highly recommend 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning. A+ in our view. Jerry G
Description of Work: Emergency replacement of our complete HVAC system

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve H.
06/2020
5.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
Can not stress enough how happy I am with their services. Fast, efficient and clean installation. I was quoted almost three times as much by two of the "big" companies. I spoke with 1st choice and they gave me a fair and accurate price estimate. They installed a premium product that I would have had to pay an "upgrade" for with the other guys. They also replaced the air boxes with the ducts. The entire staff was very engaged with the job. The office was great and handled the transaction, exactly like they said they would, no calling back for paperwork or other issues. The Technician gave an accurate accounting of what was needed and how long it would take. No hidden costs or fees, very honest and up front with the whole job. After completion the techs stayed for a little while to make sure all the vents were blowing properly and that the ac was working as it should. Every morning we would have to wipe down our stove because of a light layer of dust. Not a spec in over two weeks, huge difference in amount of dust in our house. I have 10 ducts and it cost me about $250 a duct. I was quoted $700 a duct from the other companies for a lesser rated product.
Description of Work: AC duct 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

Monroe B.
02/2019
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Initially a guy came out, inspected the furnace and said the problem was due to the igniter not working, so he took the igniter and said they would have to order a new one and come back out to install it. 3-4 weeks pass by and I never heard back from them so I called them and they informed me that the technician that came out and said he'd order to part no longer works for them and that they have no record of what happened at my appointment and no record of a part being ordered. They went ahead and ordered the part for me and I waited several more weeks for it to come in. When they came back out, they took a look and realized that it wasn't the igniter that was causing the issue, it was the computer board. They had to order that part and I had to wait a few more weeks after that. I went 2 and a half months with no heat during all of this. The worst thing about this experience was that this is a new construction and they were the original installers of the unit so that shows that the unit wasn't properly checked in the first place. Once I had contacted them and we got on the same page, they were extremely communicative with me about everything, but the way it was handled initially was just unacceptable.
Description of Work: Furnace stopped working right when the winter months hit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

John D.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They do a good job.
Description of Work: Bi-annual maintenance on my heating & 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

Rodney S.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very good. They were on time and professional.
Description of Work: They installed a heat pump.

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

Brad M.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They're great. Show up on time. very organized company.
Description of Work: Hvac

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

Roxanne M.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They showed up on time and were neat. They finished on time. They explained to me what was going on and they gave pictures of what was wrong, which was nice.
Description of Work: AC unit replaced and duct work replaced.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimberly R.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
1st Choice is just absolutely First Class. They treat you like their own family and are very reliable. They came the very same day and showed up during the time they said they would to make sure we had A/C that night during the summer heat.
Description of Work: The came in and did my A/C. The water pan was overflowing and the sensor wasn't cutting everything off.

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

chaim B.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Absolutely triple a service. On time, courteous, fair, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. I would recommenced them.
Description of Work: He installed our entire new building system. AC system. And he is our repair person for ac works. Her also does my personal setting as well.

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
$200,000

Mark M.
02/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a good job.
Description of Work: They put a new a/c unit for me.

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
$1,200

Linda J.
01/2019
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Great! They were always on time and professional. They are always available on phone. The receptionist is super knowledgeable, also remember you and keep your details.
Description of Work: Last May 2018, they did a tune up service on my A/C. On November 2018, they serviced my heating system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Margaret P.
09/2014
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Negotiation begin in August 2013 and to this date, 09.16.2014, the job is still not completed. This company is only 1st Choice if one chooses to be delayed, given a misrepresentation of work to be done, and provided with non responsiveness from the owners. One gentleman has been tops in customer service, but he has his hands tied by his boss We will meet with the AC supplier and a First Choice rep to try to resolve the stand still that we have become accustomed to experiencing. An update will be provided after that meeting. This project was finally completed in February 2015. We were glad to have this job finished. However, we would never use this company again. We wanted an extended warranty & could not get a quote to purchase that. The entire event was a sad chapter in our home building experience.
Description of Work: New home HVAC in Sandia, TX

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

$34,000

Response from 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
This client built a home at Lake Corpus Christi, over one hundred miles from our office. We were asked by Randy Robinson to do the work. We were hesitant to do this because of the remote location, but agreed to do it after discussing the logistics problems this would create. From the time we bid for the work to the time it was completed, the construction changed and we were required to redesign the systems in order to make the equipment fit. Also, after the equipment was installed, the client required that we move it to another location. This required a lot of added time and cost. The [Removed Member Name], while apparently nice people, were very demanding, micro managing the work of our employees and were not willing to pay for the extra costs related to their changes. When the job was completed, the [Removed Member Name] short paid our invoices, leaving us having done the work at a loss. This job did not end well. I can understand their not being happy. Neither were we. We worked very hard to meet unreasonable expectations.

Jennifer S.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My AC had gone out in my newly built home on a Friday night. After checking all I could think of (and calling a friend) I gave up for the night. The next morning I checked my warranty checklist from the builder and saw that 1st Choice was the listed contact. I called them at 9AM, but of course their office is closed on Saturday - however their answering service had an extension for the emergency on-call person, so I left a message. Around 10AM the on-call person called back and I explained the issue. He said he'd be out in about an hr, and he called to confirm as soon as he was on the way. In my case the attic unit was running but the outside unit was not, but he did a thorough inspection of both units and eventually found the problem with the outside unit. He made a temporary fix for the outside unit and said the main office would call me in a couple of days to schedule a time to replace the faulty part so that it doesn't happen again. (He understood right away that everything was under warranty still so there was no awkward price discussions.) The technician was friendly and very knowledgeable, he even took the time to explain a few curious questions I had about the unit, how it worked.
Description of Work: Emergency repair on air conditioner 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

Joe G.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I contacted 1st Choice Air Conditioning and Heating Services for warranty work on the ducting for the air conditioner of my new home. I made an appointment for some time the next morning and the technicians were to call before arriving. There seemed to be a misunderstanding and I called to ask about the status of the appointment when there was no call by 11:30AM. The Dispatcher was busy and couldn?t take my call but early that afternoon the air conditioner service techs, Julian and Anthony arrived. They were cordial and professional and after I showed them the sagging and kinked air conditioner return duct in the attic, they went right to work. Their work went beyond my expectations. They added additional supports and straightened the air return duct. They also removed the kink in the duct that prevented efficient operation of the system. When they were done, they invited me to inspect their work and stated that they weren't done until I was happy with the quality of the repair. They completed the paperwork and instead of rushing off, they took the time to explain what other warranty services were covered and the availability of 1st Choice Air Conditioning and Heating Services for emergency work. I appreciated Julian?s and Anthony?s professionalism and dedication to doing the best work possible. Despite the scheduling misunderstanding, I would not hesitate to recommend or call on 1st Choice Air Conditioning and Heating Services. Thank you.
Description of Work: Repaired Air Conditioning Return Duct

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    PO Box 78-2547, San Antonio, TX 78278

    http://www.1stChoicehvac.com

    Service hours

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

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Air Duct Cleaning,
    Home Warranties,
    Homebuilders,
    Insulation

    FAQ

    1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    No, 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC offers emergency services.
    Yes, 1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC offers warranties.
    1st Choice Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC offers the following services: Searching the Internet for information on air conditioning, heating, energy efficiency, air quality and home improvement projects can be difficult and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. 1st Choice heating and AC wants to help make that process be as quick and stress-free as possible. If you have a question about any of the services we offer, please contact us. AC repair, ac tune up, replacement, maintenance agreements, air duct, state/local rebates, financing solutions etc.
    We do not work on window units.

    Contact information

    PO Box 78-2547, San Antonio, TX 78278

    http://www.1stChoicehvac.com

    Service hours

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