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About Desert state heating and air
Desert State Heating and Air has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area for more than 16 years, building a reputation for honest, thorough service on both cooling and heating systems. Based in Tempe, the company handles residential HVAC repair, maintenance, and emergency calls across the East Valley. With 24 customer reviews yielding a 4.0-star average rating, the business has earned strong word-of-mouth support from homeowners who appreciate transparent troubleshooting and fair pricing. Nathan, the lead technician, takes a consultative approach, working with customers over the phone before scheduling house calls whenever possible, which helps avoid unnecessary service trips.
The company distinguishes itself through customer-first practices that other HVAC contractors rarely follow. Reviewers consistently note that Nathan arrives within an hour of the call, even during evenings and weekends, and will stop by the store on the way to a home if customers need supplies. His diagnostic process is thorough: he checks entire systems rather than just the reported problem, and he takes time to explain what he finds. For older units, he performs maintenance that extending equipment life, such as cleaning coils on a 16-year-old AC system that had never been serviced. This attention to detail helps homeowners understand their systems and make informed decisions about repairs.
Homeowners recount specific scenarios that illustrate why they recommend Desert State Heating and Air. One couple's heater failed during a cold snap; Nathan walked them through troubleshooting over the phone, discovered faulty new thermostats, and reprogrammed the devices so both heating and cooling worked properly. Another customer called at 11:30 pm on a Friday night, and Nathan arrived within 30 minutes to restore their AC before the house warmed further. A third homeowner had a thermostat issue that two previous contractors could not identify; Nathan diagnosed and resolved it on his first visit. These stories explain the strong loyalty reflected in the company's five-star reviews.
What Customers Say
All six detailed reviews award five stars, with customers highlighting emergency response times as quick as 30 minutes and same-day arrival during heat-related failures. Nathan is named as the technician in every review, and multiple reviewers note his willingness to troubleshoot over the phone before charging a service call.
Services
AC Repair & Maintenance
Diagnosing cooling failures, cleaning coils, and performing tune-ups to extend equipment life.
Heating System Repair
Troubleshooting heater issues and repairing heating systems for cold Arizona winter nights.
Thermostat Service
Diagnosing thermostat problems, reprogramming devices, and assisting with new thermostat installations.
Emergency HVAC Response
Same-day and after-hours calls for system failures, with rapid arrival times.
System Diagnostics & Inspections
Thorough inspections of entire HVAC systems rather than isolated repairs.