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Rescue One Air Cooling, Heating & Plumbing

Updated 2026-09-04 · 3,826 reviewed · 517 listed · Scored from 2,969 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(2969) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
24/7 Emergency HVACIndoor Air QualityAC Repair & InstallationMaintenance Plans & Tune-UpsHeating & Furnace ServicesDuct Cleaning & Repair
Rescue One Air Cooling, Heating & Plumbing
Location
South Tempe, Tempe
Services
24/7 Emergency HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, AC Repair & Installation
Reviews
2969
Ranking
#71 in 24/7 Emergency HVAC
Best for
homeowners with straightforward AC or furnace maintenance needs who prioritize quick response and technician interpersonal skills

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-04. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-04.

What do customers say?

Five-star reviews praise named technicians like Wayne, Zach, Gabe, and Omar for professionalism, clear communication, and efficient work. Many return customers report trust built over years. However, a troubling pattern emerges in recent one-star reviews: customers describe technicians recommending expensive repairs (ranging $3,600-$35,000) that independent inspectors later found unnecessary or nonexistent, particularly targeting single women. Multiple reviewers obtained second opinions that contradicted Rescue One's assessments entirely. Additional complaints include a ceiling collapse from an undetected AC pipe leak despite nine years of maintenance, service cancellations, missing follow-up calls, and doctored invoices.

The business excels at courteous service delivery when work proceeds as quoted, but serious gaps appear in diagnostic honesty, documentation accuracy, and accountability when disputes arise. Customers report being given supervisor contact information and assurances of reimbursement that never materialize.

Praised for
  • friendly and knowledgeable technicians
  • quick response to service calls
  • transparent explanations of work
  • skilled repairs and installations
Watch-outs
  • upselling and fear-based sales tactics
  • failure to identify or disclose known issues during maintenance
  • poor follow-up and communication after problems
  • inconsistent service quality and documentation
skilled-techniciansfriendly-staffresponsiveupsell-pressuremisdiagnosed-issuepoor-communicationhonest-diagnosis
Best for: homeowners with straightforward AC or furnace maintenance needs who prioritize quick response and technician interpersonal skills
Think twice if: you are vulnerable to pressure sales or value diagnostic independence; always obtain a second opinion before approving major repairs or replacements

What stands out?

  • rapid emergency response
  • named technicians praised for professionalism and communication
  • wide service area across Phoenix metro
  • published pricing and financing options

Worth knowing

  • Technicians named in praise include Wayne Keith, Zach, Gabe, Omar, Brian, Luis; one-star reviews document repairs quoted at $3,600-$35,000 that second inspectors found unnecessary
  • Business made promises of insurance deductible reimbursement after ceiling collapse from undetected AC leak that were never honored
  • Maintenance plan customers report service cancellations, missing follow-ups, and invoices with no technician signatures or dated photos
  • Thermostat and drain line work mentioned in reviews
  • One customer reported nine years of paid maintenance visits failed to catch improperly sealed AC pipe that caused water damage

What reviews say by service

AC Repair & Installation
Technicians praised for professionalism and explaining work, but multiple reviews allege inflated repair quotes and misdiagnoses; second opinions contradicted major repairs as unnecessary
Heating & Furnace Services
Positive reports of thermostat repair and furnace work by Wayne Keith and others, but limited complaint detail
Maintenance Plans & Tune-Ups
Long-term subscribers report missed appointments, undetected issues later found by independent inspectors, and cancellations; one nine-year plan failed to catch water damage from AC leak
24/7 Emergency HVAC
Quick response noted in reviews; one emergency visit after ceiling collapse resulted in unfulfilled promises
Duct Cleaning & Repair
Wayne praised for repairing incorrectly installed ductwork; published pricing listed for duct cleaning and Aeroseal sealing

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.69 average across the 457 ac repair & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Ranking Method
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2828
4
44
3
13
2
14
1
70

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer emergency service outside normal hours?
Yes, the business publishes 24/7 emergency HVAC service and has been called for after-hours issues on weekends.
What areas do you serve?
Their website states service across Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Mesa, Paradise Valley, and Tempe.
What is the cost of a duct cleaning?
Their website lists duct cleaning at $649 with free dryer vent cleaning (regularly $875). Aeroseal duct sealing runs $2,199 (regularly $2,999).

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Last updated 2026-09-04