Best solar companies California Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling

Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling Reviews

Based in Ukiah, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

31verified installs in California utility records*
6recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2011first year in county records
6.6/10Solar.com Score · 54 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 54 substantive published Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

6.6/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 54 substantive customer review texts (67 published reviews collected).

Google 4.6★ · 52 reviewsYelp 2.7★ · 15 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.8.3

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.0

8 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 5 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.5.7

10 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 6 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.5.1

25 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 12 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.6.1

10 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 6 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.5.8

17 reviews speak to this · 12 praise · 4 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.6.4

7 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 3 complaints

#595 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Mendocino County31620114.0 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 23, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.0/10

Reviewers give a mixed picture of the sales process. Several say the team was knowledgeable, helpful, and able to turn quotes around quickly, while others describe problems with expectations around rebates, pushy or dismissive interactions, and proposals that did not fully match what customers believed they were agreeing to.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Rebate and expectation issues. Other reviewers describe disputes over rebate paperwork, sales promises, and the way information was presented during estimates. These complaints suggest that some customers felt the proposal stage did not fully align with later follow-through. Representative review excerpt: "During the estimate and install, their staff assured me that they would complete the paperwork for my rebate -- a point that was pushed as a selling point -- "

Helpful consultative sales. Some reviewers say the team took time to explain options, help size systems, and move quickly from consultation to quote. These accounts describe a process that felt informative and straightforward. Representative review excerpt: "Taylor was so knowledgeable and helpful even though she knew I wasn't in her service area, she still took the time to explain things to me and answered all my..."

Clear quote and process. A few customers report that they were satisfied with the proposal and scheduling flow, including timely quotes and a smooth start to the project. These comments point to a sales process that can be organized when things go well. Representative review excerpt: "We were extremely happy with the entire process, starting with the initial consultation, the quickness of getting a quote to us, and the scheduling of the installation."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency5.7/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed to negative. Some reviewers say pricing matched the quote or felt reasonable, but others describe inflated costs, late invoices, billing confusion, and surprise timing issues around charges or incentives.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Billing and cost complaints. Other reviewers report inflated costs, invoices arriving late, and follow-up billing problems after work was complete. The feedback also includes concerns tied to timing around charges and administrative handling. Representative review excerpt: "I priced out the part for a new valve as well as a new furnace, AC & R is grossly inflating the cost."

Price matched the quote. A few reviewers say the final price matched what was quoted, which they viewed as a sign of transparency. These comments suggest that upfront pricing can be clear in some cases. Representative review excerpt: "Price was as stated on the quote."

Reasonable pricing for scope. Some customers describe the pricing as reasonable for the equipment and system size they wanted. These reviews reflect satisfaction with the value of the proposal itself. Representative review excerpt: "These AC&R guys have worked with me to get the size of the system I want, The equipment I want,for a price that is extremely reasonable."

Communication & coordination

Communication5.1/10

Communication is one of the most uneven parts of the review set. Reviewers praise responsive staff, clear explanations, and strong coordination through inspection, but a similar number say they had trouble getting replies, experienced administrative delays, or felt promises were not followed through.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and professional updates. Some reviewers say office staff, installers, and leadership were responsive and kept them informed through the job and inspection process. These accounts describe a team that can coordinate well when communication is steady. Representative review excerpt: "The leadership team, office staff and installers were responsive, highly professional and went the extra mile to make sure each job was completed through the final Mendocino County inspection process."

Clear service communication. Other customers report that technicians explained what they were doing and followed up effectively once work began. These comments point to stronger day-to-day communication during service visits. Representative review excerpt: "Service tech made sure to communicate with us and once diagnosis was made parts came quickly and they got us up and running."

No-response and follow-through complaints. Several reviewers describe difficulty getting responses by text, email, or web form, along with delayed administrative handling and unresolved follow-up concerns. This pattern suggests that communication can break down after the initial contact or during problem resolution. Representative review excerpt: "The owner Seb promised he would make it right and he won’t respond to Texts and forwards my text to his insurance ."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.1/10

Timeline feedback is also mixed. Some reviewers say quotes, scheduling, and inspections moved efficiently, while others report repeated rescheduling, long waits, and extra visits before the work was finished or corrected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Repeated delays and rescheduling. Other reviewers describe installs being rescheduled multiple times or projects stretching out over several visits. These complaints indicate that timing and completion dates are not always reliable. Representative review excerpt: "They rescheduled the install 3 times ."

Prompt scheduling in some jobs. A few reviewers say the company moved quickly from consultation to quote and installation scheduling. These accounts describe a process that felt organized and timely. Representative review excerpt: "We were extremely happy with the entire process, starting with the initial consultation, the quickness of getting a quote to us, and the scheduling of the installation."

On-time and thorough coordination. Some customers report that the team arrived on time, performed a detailed assessment, and kept the project moving through inspection. This suggests the schedule can hold together well on successful jobs. Representative review excerpt: "Mark Mobley turned up on time, spent time doing a thorough assessment, provided a reasonable quote and had his team do the installation."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship5.8/10

Workmanship reviews lean slightly positive but include important site-care and finish issues. Many customers describe professional, respectful technicians and solid installations, while a smaller set reports rude behavior, cleanup problems, or repairs that still needed follow-up.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Several reviewers describe technicians as knowledgeable, courteous, and professional during the job. These comments suggest the installation crew often leaves a strong impression in person. Representative review excerpt: "Technician professional and respectful, knowledgeable courteous and great communicator."

Completed to a high standard. Some customers say the company handled everything from estimate to completion well and followed through through inspection. These reviews point to solid workmanship on successful projects. Representative review excerpt: "The leadership team, office staff and installers were responsive, highly professional and went the extra mile to make sure each job was completed through the final Mendocino County inspection process."

Damage and cleanup concerns. A smaller group reports damage, poor cleanup, rude conduct, or installation problems that required additional correction. These complaints indicate that site care and final finishing can be uneven. Representative review excerpt: "My home now has visible mold and lots of water damage , it’s unlivable .I would highly recommend not using this company ."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.4/10

Post-install support receives a mixed set of reviews. Some customers say service techs responded quickly, got equipment running again, and helped after the installation, while others report repair problems, repeat failures, or administrative friction after the job was done.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast service recovery. Some reviewers say technicians communicated well and got parts quickly so the system could be restored. These comments suggest the company can be effective when service follow-up is prompt. Representative review excerpt: "Service tech made sure to communicate with us and once diagnosis was made parts came quickly and they got us up and running."

Heat and system support. Other customers report that the team was able to get heating back on or complete the project successfully after installation. These reviews point to workable post-install support in some cases. Representative review excerpt: "Tech was able to get my heat back on and running."

Repeat repair complaints. Other reviewers describe repairs that did not hold, with equipment failing again shortly after service or support being hard to verify administratively. This pattern suggests post-install follow-through is inconsistent. Representative review excerpt: "Not to mention the fact that I had a broken AC which they 'repaired' only to have it not working again the next day."

Bottom line: AC&R SERVICE HEATING & COOLING’s review profile is mixed overall, with a Solar.com installer score of 6.6/10. Customers most often praise knowledgeable staff and competent installs, but complaints show up regularly around communication, pricing clarity, timeline reliability, and follow-through after the job.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (52 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: A C & R Service Heating & Cooling.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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2011
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4
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Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling

What do customers say in Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling reviews?

We analyzed 54 substantive published customer reviews of Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 6.6/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling installed?

Ac&R Service Heating & Cooling appears as installer of record on 31+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.