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Climate & Energy Solutions reviews

CALIFORNIA / CHICO
Climate & Energy Solutions
619 Reviews • 1 Location 82,327 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Climate & Energy Solutions keeps one technician, Jeremy, booked year-round because he shows up on time, explains what broke, and fixes it before you realize you should have asked a follow-up question. We found 153 reviews singling him out by name, which is the kind of loyalty you don't fake. One customer called at 7 PM on a 106-degree day when their elderly mother's AC died, Jeremy phoned back in an hour and replaced a blown fuse by 7:30 the next morning. The company built its reputation on HVAC service, and that side of the business runs like clockwork: 350 reviews mention post-sale support with almost no complaints, and 81 longtime customers report the same courteous, knowledgeable techs showing up for maintenance year after year. Their solar installs earn consistent praise for speed and professionalism, but the review volume skews heavily toward heating and cooling work. If you're shopping for solar specifically, you'll want to confirm their current install capacity and lead times, because most of their visible track record lives in the HVAC world.

If you need an HVAC company that also installs solar, this is a safe bet. If you're hiring purely for a solar project, verify they can dedicate the same attention to your install that Jeremy gives to every AC repair.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Dewey Hess
Google | Jun 17, 2024 |

Dewey’s elderly mother lost air conditioning on a 106°F afternoon, so he called Climate and Energy Solutions — the same company that had installed the system three to four years earlier. He rang them at 7 p.m.; Jeremy called back before 8 and committed to be working the problem by 7 a.m. the next day. True to that timeline, Jeremy phoned at 7:30 a.m., traced the failure to a blown fuse and replaced it on the spot. The unit was cooling again within minutes, turning a potentially dangerous situation into a quick fix. What stuck with Dewey was the overnight responsiveness and that a single call late in the evening produced an early-morning technician who solved the problem immediately.

2. Daniel A.
Yelp | Aug 29, 2018 |

Daniel A. endured the hottest part of the year with a failing air conditioner and called three companies to get it fixed. The first contractor insisted the whole system needed replacing because of R22 refrigerant rules; the second blamed a blown motor and a frozen coil leaking refrigerant, estimated a new motor would take weeks, and warned that R22 is getting scarce and expensive. Unconvinced by two different stories, he brought in C&E Solutions. Abe arrived, friendly and matter-of-fact, and zeroed in on a small part tied to the motor, noting that he couldn’t tell whether the motor itself was bad until that piece was fixed — if the part stopped the motor from turning, testing the motor would be pointless. He swapped the part in minutes for a very reasonable price, the AC sprang to life, and Abe tested the outdoor units for refrigerant: both were fine, so no R22 refill was needed. Abe also laid out the R22 situation accurately — harder to find and pricier, but still available when required. The system is working, the repair cost was minimal, and he now keeps Abe’s number as the first call for any future repair or upgrade.

3. Megan Askew
Google | Aug 14, 2019 |

Megan decided to tackle soaring energy bills by having Climate & Energy Solutions design a combined HVAC and solar system for her home. She discovered the payoff in a startling way: last July’s electric bill of $433 dropped to just $5.03 this July, and she no longer has to agonize over whether to turn the air conditioning on while watching the meter spin. She thanked Jason, Derek, and the rest of the team for putting the system together. The installation crew arrived on time, worked quickly and professionally, and left the property so clean it hardly looked like anyone had been there. Megan peppered them with questions throughout the process, and every phone call and email received a thorough, timely answer. The detail that stuck with her most is simple and concrete — a tiny July bill and the freedom to run the AC without dread.

Platforms Monitored

Google
558 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
Yelp
61 Reviews · 1 Location
4.4/5
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Performance by Work Type

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.8/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.8/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.4/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
5.0/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 83

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Serving customers for 15 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

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Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. David Kelsay
Google | Jun 9, 2025 |

David Kelsay booked a mid‑afternoon HVAC visit to his Chico ranch‑style home when it was already 92°F in the shade. Technician Joel Carrillo climbed onto the roof, discovered a blown fuse, and then came down to walk through each diagnostic test he had run in clear, plain language. Joel swapped the old thermostat for a new programmable unit, showed him exactly how to use it, and left the system running like a champ. He appreciated Joel’s professionalism, courtesy, and knowledgeable explanations, and felt that the visit reinforced two decades of trust with Climate and Energy Solutions. The detail that stuck with him: Joel’s on‑roof diagnosis in sweltering heat and the straightforward thermostat walkthrough that produced an immediate, noticeable improvement.

2. Shangra Callaghan
Google | May 13, 2025 |

Shangra Callaghan has relied on Climate Energy Solutions for HVAC work for years; when her much older heating and air unit stopped blowing cold air she called them again. The technician Joel arrived that afternoon, methodically tested every component, found a small refrigerant leak and topped the system up. The charge matched the time and labor involved, and she felt genuine relief that she wasn’t looking at a costly repair or a full replacement. Joel’s knowledge and friendly manner stood out — the detail that lingered was how a careful, single afternoon visit kept her from having to replace the whole unit.

3. Jason
Google | Nov 5, 2024 |

Jason has relied on Climate & Energy Solutions for many years, so their visits have become part of his home's ongoing upkeep. He welcomed Jeremy for a service call today, and Jeremy handled the job with the steady professionalism and easy, pleasant manner that Jason has come to expect. The lasting impression: consistent, dependable work from a team whose technicians make routine visits feel straightforward and friendly.

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1. Shirley ZIEGLER
Google | Oct 11, 2024 |

Shirley has been a customer since 2012, when she had solar installed, and she stuck with the company for the long haul. She credited technician Jeremy—who has supported her for nearly that whole period—for the dependable service and urged the company not to let him go. She described him as the best and closed by thanking the team for their service.

2. Rick Carleton
Google | Jul 22, 2025 |

Rick had a mini-split installed by Climate & Energy two years earlier when the unit developed a problem. He called on a Monday; Jeremy showed up the next day, friendly and clearly knowledgeable, diagnosed the issue and replaced a faulty part under warranty in about an hour. The next-day response and the one-hour on-site warranty repair is the detail that sticks — a quick, no-fuss fix that got the system back to normal.

3. Keri Knuthson
Google | Jun 17, 2025 |

Keri Knuthson had Climate Energy install her HVAC unit in 2019 for her home and has kept up with their annual servicing ever since. Today Jeremy came out for the routine check — he arrived on time, worked professionally, and was easygoing and friendly while he inspected the system. The standout detail was his comfort around her dogs; he managed the household pets without fuss, which made the visit feel both reliable and personable. After years of consistent maintenance and a punctual, pet‑friendly technician, she left with the clear takeaway that the company shows up when scheduled and can handle household quirks like dogs.

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1. Matthew Watkins
Google | Jun 11, 2025 |

Matthew has relied on Climate & Energy Solutions for several years to handle both heating and air-conditioning issues at his home. He has turned to them repeatedly because the crews arrive when promised, behave courteously, and know their stuff. On the most recent visit Jeremy showed up, took care of the problem efficiently, and left him impressed. The consistent punctuality and competent technicians — with Jeremy standing out on this call — are the details that make the experience memorable.

2. A Patton
Google | Feb 25, 2025 |

A Patton has relied on Climate & Energy for 15 years, hiring them repeatedly to keep their home systems in good shape. Over that time they found the company consistently professional, prompt, fairly priced and solid on the work — and they appreciated that every technician showed up knowledgeable and competent. During a recent biannual checkup, Jeremy walked them through what he inspected and the small fixes he made, explaining how those steps would help the equipment run at top performance; that clear, hands-on communication is what stood out most.

3. Dewey Hess
Google | Jun 17, 2024 |

Dewey’s elderly mother lost air conditioning on a 106°F afternoon, so he called Climate and Energy Solutions — the same company that had installed the system three to four years earlier. He rang them at 7 p.m.; Jeremy called back before 8 and committed to be working the problem by 7 a.m. the next day. True to that timeline, Jeremy phoned at 7:30 a.m., traced the failure to a blown fuse and replaced it on the spot. The unit was cooling again within minutes, turning a potentially dangerous situation into a quick fix. What stuck with Dewey was the overnight responsiveness and that a single call late in the evening produced an early-morning technician who solved the problem immediately.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Climate & Energy Solutions drops to 4.5 ★ compared to early reviews. This is better than 49% of installers we looked at.

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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