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Air Conditioning Specialists

Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Electrical,

About us

Since 1997, we have built an incredible reputation for providing premier HVAC service. You can expect the very best with Air Conditioning Specialists. We are committed to delivering the perfect HVAC system with outstanding quality products and superior customer service. We provide an excellent experience from start to finish and are determined not only to satisfy each one of our clients, but to exceed their expectations. Call us today and experience for yourself!

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Generator Service, Installation, & Preventative Maintenance Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Repair, Installation, Safety & Efficiency Maintenance Check Ups. Geo Thermal System

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available
PayPal

Reviews

4.7179 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
4%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7
Showing 126-150 of 179 reviews

Lisa C.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of 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
$33

Response from Air Conditioning Specialists
Thank you for sharing your experience with others. We appreciate the opportunity!

Mary F.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of 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
$50

Response from Air Conditioning Specialists
Ms. [Member Name Removed], we appreciate your time not only for calling us but for taking an extra minute to share your experience. We'll continue to be here to support you, your home and your complete comfort. Thanks so much for taking your time to tell everyone on Angies List about the good experience with Air Conditioning Specialists

Mary Elizabeth B.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Elizabeth B.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown

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

peter C.
03/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Serviced the cooling section.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherman K.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are the ones who call me.
Description of Work: They do my yearly service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Herman H.
12/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went well
Description of Work: I had duck work done and they clean up before they left

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
$2,100

Robert S.
08/2016
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Never heard from them.
Description of Work: No work done. Sent an email request for a quote on new HVAC system but never heard from them. Went with another company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Paul W.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul M.
07/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We had our installation on last Tuesday 19 July done by Mike Sarmiento, Chris and Matt. There were others, of course involved,but these were the front-line guys that we saw all day. Believe me , you can count your blessings when it comes to workers like that. They were here right on time-shortly after a phone call letting us know they were on the way. They introduced themselves to us and set about their work. We hardly knew they were there and were shocked at how much they had accomplished when they broke for a short lunch break. The afternoon and early evening sessions were more of the same-hard work(even harder with the temps in the 90 degree range) ethic as when they started. There were other folks coming and going throughout the day but they were just as non-obtrusive. It wasn't obvious how many folks were actually working on various phases of the job until I happened to look the window in the afternoon and saw several trucks from you company lined up there.Everything worked well, the crew cleaned up and vacuumed (winning a place in my wife's heart) inside and out. They were the friendliest , hardest working , company oriented people we've seen in quite sometime.They made a point to insure we were satisfied with their work, asking us more than once if there was anything else they could do re: the installation. Mike also gave us a detailed rundown on the equipment and the new thermostat. We couldn't have been more pleased-we confirmed that we had made the right choice in picking your company after the installation was completed. I don't mean to short change Scott Hudson who set this new system up for us. He was just as company oriented and professional as the rest of the folks we dealt with.
Description of Work: We purchased and had installed a hybrid Trane heating and cooling system for our upstairs living space. We had received 2 other estimates-one other a Trane company as well. They did not offer us a hybrid choice so we went with Air Conditioning Specialists. They re-set all the duct work connections in the attic, ran a new-larger return pipe and set up a new cooling unit in the rear of the house as well as an air handler & heater in the attic. Their guarantee and free service policy impressed us as well. We had to call one of their sales personnel early in the evening and we learned that they have a 24 hour hour answering service and within a few minutes , a return follow up call was made by the individual we were trying to reach. It was good to know that feature was in place and was really an action line ,not a hand holding drill. We are getting cooling now in places our old system never reached.If you can believe it I'm looking forward to the heating capability of this new unit which is now cooling the FROG to a point it has never experienced.

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
$7,900

Colleen C.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were professional. They didn’t try to up sell me anything. They were very nice. I had to change my schedule so they moved me on schedule. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Air Conditioning Specialists in April. They fixed the air conditioner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Erin S.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very professional. They come and do the job from start to finish. You don’t have to worry about anything. They explained everything to me and they followed up to make sure everything was working fine.
Description of Work: We used Air Conditioning Specialists to put in an air purifier two months ago. We got a whole house air purifier and humidifier.

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
$2,000

Linda R.
05/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did beautiful work. They were efficient and cleaned up after every little thing that they did. I am very pleased with them and would definitely recommend them to others. I would rate them highly and would use them again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used Air Conditioning Specialists to install a new heating and air conditioning 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

Kevin P.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I contacted three companies - all with good AL ratings - to get quotes for a new heat pump. Air Conditioning Specialists provided the most thorough evaluation of the previous system and ductwork under the house. The quote was not the lowest but I feel it was the best value as it included two years cleaning, excellent warranty, buy-back promise, new touch-screen thermostat (which I didn't think would matter much to me but it has some nice advanced features), sealing of any ductwork where needed, and the follow-up quality check. They also offered helpful payment plans if needed. Installation was scheduled according to my availability. The installation team arrived on time, explained everything in detail, were very professional and knowledgeable. They addressed a few small items here and there with no extra charge (this seems to be standard policy for them - just seal up or insulate gaps, etc without extra fees). I had the operation of the new thermostat explained to me along with general helpful tips on efficient operation. The installation was done by noon. Three days later we had the quality check - another positive experience, on time and informative. The new system works very well, is quiet, and the house is nice and cool.
Description of Work: Evaluation and quote for new heat pump. Installation of new heat pump. Follow-up quality 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
$6,500

Dora Q.
04/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Had appt for service, Jim Iacovazzi arrived on time, was here for 1 1/2 hours, polite, clean professional, helpful.
Description of Work: Seasonal maint.

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

Wendy D.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The process overall was great. The staff was very friendly and always prompt.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced old package heat pump with a new Trane.

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
$6,400

gladstone S.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Air Conditioning Specialists Company was good. I don?t remember the exact amount I paid; it was probably about $3000 or $4000. They came on time and did their work on time. Everybody was courteous. They were just really good people. They made sure that everything was cleaned. They put on robes when they came into the house. They were really professional.
Description of Work: Air Conditioning Specialists Company came out a couple of months ago. They replaced the duct system of my heating & air-conditioning 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
$3,000

Eddie D.
03/2011
5.0
air duct cleaning, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Very smooth, great crew, responsive follow up and quality control audit of its own work.
Description of Work: complete replacement of air conditioning system, minor duct work and duct 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
$10,000

JOHN O.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very pleased with the work and the equipment. The people that came to the house were great. Most important, our heating and AC (gas and electric) bills came WAY down and we were actually comfortable this past year!
Description of Work: We had both upstairs and downstairs systems replaced - inside and out. Converted to dual-fuel (gas) heat pump. We added a whole-house electrostatic filter as well as a steam humidifier, a few extra vents and they installed dampers for the upstairs system to balance.

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

PETER M.
12/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Job went great. Took one more day than expected. The employees were very knowledgeable, hardworking, friendly, punctual and polite. Our house is now one temperature from one side to the other. We are very satisfied.
Description of Work: Trane AC Was installed outside, Furnace was installed in attic, all duct work was removed and new installed. Additiional ductwork installed to FROG and return enlarged. New return was installed in family room due to vaulted ceiling. New thermostat installed.

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
$16,700

Bruce C.
08/2010
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were telling me that I could put in a bigger system but a different rep told me it would have been too much for my house. I did not want a duel fuel system and they kept pushing me to purchase one. I didn?t use them because I didn?t feel like they were giving me accurate information.
Description of Work: Air Conditioning Specialists gave me an estimate for installing an air conditioner and furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$8,000

Response from Air Conditioning Specialists
In response to member's comment above we would like to respond as follows: It is an unfortunate fact of our industry that much of the survey process of quoting replacement HVAC systems is subjective. If you have ten Comfort Consultants in your home to analyze the existing comfort system for replacement, you’re sure to get ten different suggestions. This is caused by several reasons, most of which is lack of thoroughness on the consultant’s part. It takes time as well as a lot of physical work to properly survey a home the way it should be done. This includes crawling under the home as well as accessing the attic. It is our (ACS) experience that our competition almost never completes these surveys in a manner which will allow them to quote the exact system which is needed for each application. Therefore, in most cases system sizing is chosen by a simple rule of thumb method (i.e. 600 sq. feet per ton), or replacing existing unit with the same size. Even worse, no other factors are taken into account, such as humidity, air infiltrations and duct work condition. These factors have to be properly assessed before any system can even begin to be suggested. Caught in the middle is the perspective buyer who has ten different proposals and has the unenviable task of picking the one out of ten who is going to install it correctly. (90% of all systems are installed incorrectly, ACCA 2009) Air Conditioning Specialists has grown from nothing in 1997 to Trane’s largest Dealer in Virginia, 2009 by striving to provide the best customer service in our industry. In the case above with the member it is apparent we did not do our job in explaining the system we were quoting the member. As she stated another company maintained she needed a 2.5 ton system which is what is currently in the home. ACS performs a heat load calculation on every job we survey and the load calculation, not ACS, specifies what system is needed. We performed a heat load in this case and it called for a 3.0 ton unit. The manual J heat load calculation is not subjective it is the standard of our industry, therefore if it says 3.0 tons the house needs 3.0 tons. Even more, this job was quoted with a 2 stage unit which is only made in even tonnages (2, 3, 4, and 5) because it’s capable of being a 2 or 3 ton unit. We also highly suggest hybrid dual fuel to everyone who has a gas system in their home due to the astronomical savings on the utility bills in the heating months. A lot of our competitors don’t suggest dual fuel because its more work to install and they don’t want the hassle. It is ACS’s opinion that any contractor that does not suggest dual fuel is “ripping off the customer” due to the huge savings that will be missed. We also provide third party verification of these savings. While we highly recommend dual fuel we never push customers into something they don’t want or need. In summary, while we operate with the utmost integrity, it is apparent that in this case we did not do our job in providing the member with enough information to make the correct decision on which system to purchase (or contractor to install it). The heat load stated this home needed 3.0 tons therefore that is the system which should have been installed. While we feel we did everything we could, including spending several hours on the phone answering the member's numerous questions; obviously we failed to provide enough information to choose the correct system and best contractor. Unfortunately this is another new system replacement that will never provide the energy savings it could and should have. I hope this clears up the questions you may have about replacement quotes, as well as Air Conditioning Specialists. Allan Smith, President Air Conditioning Specialists

Carl S.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I was one of the first customers to have installed this particular pump / gas heater version. One of the component suppliers had made a production change which caused one of the two units to malfunction. It took Train engineering to find the problem and this took about two weeks. The local franchise did everything they could to expedite a solution. Folks were professional and concerned. The installation work took about a week of solid demolition and instalation. The team worked very hard to minimize dust and chaos. They retained our personal comfort as a priority and endeavored to have service restored by the time we returned from work in the evening. The units run great and we love the "unlimited" hot water!
Description of Work: I had a complete replacement of two heating / air conditioning systems, the associated duct work and had a flash heater installed. They installed the Train Hybrid heatpump and electic air filtering systems, three zone control and all new ductwork. The house had been suffereing from mildew, and we found that a prior owner had used the verticle chases rather than in-wall ducts to push heat and air to first floor vents! These folks cut out the bad wall board, and installed proper ducts.

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
$20,000

Robert B.
03/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I cant say anything bad about these guys. The install was held up for a short time by the sub-contractor and permit process for the well but i could always get a hold of my sales rep rob and he would always get me an update if i asked. Their installers were awesome, and the system has been top notch since install. A year later after i found out the contractor for the well didn't submit the paperwork to the health dept they took care of getting in touch with him and resolving the issue.
Description of Work: I had a geothermal heating and A/C system installed.

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
$16,000

Carl S.
11/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The team was well supervised, polite and made little intrusion into our lives during this multi-day activity. They coordinated which systems would be removed so as to give us as much HVAC coverage as possible. The Train systems we installed were eligible for a company rebate, as well as a tax credit. We like the systems very much. One system was VERY new, and there was a factory defect, which the company and Train worked aggressively to identify and fix. It now operates as expected. The multi-zone (room) system allows us to have part of the house cooled and part of the house heated. This means the second floor is always the right temperature! The compony worked hard to make us happy and keep us informed. I used them for a tankless water heater install because I trusted them to do it right. The team always left the house after a days work spotless and organized for the next day.
Description of Work: I had a complete removal of existing heating, air conditioning, and heat pump system, a removal of all duct work, and a reinstallation of two hybrid, high efficiency heat pump - natural gas backup systems. I also had electronic air filtering put in, as well as a multi-zone system.

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
$38,000

Travis S.
01/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
After replacing the parts I was told were needed to fix the units ($800 parts and labor) I was informed that new compressors would also be needed for both units. I called them and asked them to work with me on the charges as I had an $800 bill and no fixed A/C units. They said they would take care of me on future jobs to offset the cost. The company told me they could order the compressors under warranty and quoted me $1100 to replace them. I tentatively agreed until I found out from another company that the units were not installed correctly and would only fail again if repaired. I canceled the work request. The president of the company left me a voicemail inquiring why I would cancel without consulting with him - I called back, left a voicemail, however my call was not returned. On the thermostat job - the recommendation was spot on. After the tech checked another unit, he waited in his truck for about an hour until a second tech arrived. Once the second tech arrived the thermostat was moved in about an hour. This has proved to be an excellent solution. When I challenged the 3 hour charge, I was told by the company that $300 to move a thermostat was not unreasonable. I disagreed and was told it would be made up to me on future work.
Description of Work: Two mini-split A/C units were not working and several companies came out to provide bids. All but A/C Specialists reported the units could not be repaired. I also had a thermostat for another unit moved from one location to another (based on their recommendation).

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Contact information

2618 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

http://www.acspecialists.net

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Generator,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Home inspection

FAQ

Air Conditioning Specialists is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Air Conditioning Specialists accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available,PayPal
No, Air Conditioning Specialists does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Air Conditioning Specialists offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Air Conditioning Specialists offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Air Conditioning Specialists offers emergency services.
Yes, Air Conditioning Specialists offers warranties.
Air Conditioning Specialists offers the following services: Generator Service, Installation, & Preventative Maintenance Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Repair, Installation, Safety & Efficiency Maintenance Check Ups. Geo Thermal System

Contact information

2618 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

http://www.acspecialists.net

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM