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Company Facts
Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Homeowners who want a veteran-owned company for combined HVAC and plumbing work
- Primary service
- HVAC
Where
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- Service area
- San Diego
- Emergency service
- Yes, 24/7
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Available
Editorial Review
Our Take on Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair
Veteran-owned trade businesses often lean on that identity as a trust signal, and Friar's backs it with round-the-clock availability across a genuinely wide swath of the county rather than just the claim itself.
Best for: Homeowners who want a veteran-owned company for combined HVAC and plumbing work
What We Like
- 4.9 star average across 668 Google reviews
- Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for both HVAC and plumbing
- Veteran-led and family-owned, with 40+ years of combined technician experience
- Covers a wide service area including Chula Vista, Coronado, La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe
- Active on six platforms including Yelp and Nextdoor for ongoing customer feedback
Things to Consider
- Does not publish a specific contractor license number on its website
- Warranty terms and named technician certifications are not detailed publicly
- Combines HVAC and plumbing dispatch, so not a single-trade HVAC specialist
Google Reviews for Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.9
Based on 668 Google reviews
Review data updated September 23, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars95%
- 4 stars3%
- 3 stars0%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star1%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 668 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 23, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
- Mike Robson5.0Fantastic Service. We used Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair to diagnose and then replace an existing, ancient HVAC system. This was no easy task given a two-story condo, rooftop location of the condenser and the many overhead utility wires running overhead in the neighborhood. Special appreciation to Robert, Miguel, and Brandon for their hard work, diligence, and cleanup. There were other companies we called and none were equipped or staffed appropriately to even bid this job, let alone do the work. I highly recommend Friar'sSeptember 2026Google
- Oscar Garcia5.0Anthony was punctual, thorough, and highly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure all my questions were answered. Overall, he provided excellent service and did a fantastic job.August 2026Google
- Andrew McRory5.0I have a split A/C system that had a water leak from the ceiling cassette. I called three other companies to come out and look at the problem and soon discovered a new problem: many HVAC contractors won’t service a system that they didn’t personally install. Our installer had retired. Friar’s was happy to come out and investigate Robert was excellent, thorough, documented everything with photos of the problem, and was able to explain it to me. I’d recommend them for any HVAC issues with no hesitation.August 2026Google
- O5.0My air died Thursday, Friday morning got an estimate from a very reputable company, very high so contacted Friars that afternoon and Friday morning they removed the original system and Saturday morning they came and installed the complete new system. I am blown away from the super fast professional job and am recommending them happily Most companies could not come out to give us an estimate till the next week. So you should not waste time with others and call Friars immediatelyAugust 2026Google
- Matthew Gravatt5.0Christian was polite friendly and efficient. The unit works perfectly and the energy efficiency of the split ac/heating unit is important in saving $ and not having to wake up in a sweatAugust 2026Google
- Valerie Antonio5.0Anthony is a very knowledgeable and friendly guy and trustworthy off the bat! My AC unit stopped working and he was able to tell me what I needed to do to fix it. He showed me pictures of what was wrong and gave me some options. Definitely will consider him again for issues in the future.August 2026Google
Ranked#7of 10 hvac companies in San Diego, CAre-checked September 2026
Editorial Ranking
Why Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair Made Our Top 10
It holds position 7 in 10 Best HVAC Companies in San Diego, CA (2026).
See the Full San Diego RankingPositions cannot be bought
Services Offered
Specialties
- Furnace installation and replacement
- Furnace maintenance
- Heat pump maintenance
- Heat pump repair
- AC maintenance
- Ductless mini split installation
- Attic insulation
- HVAC UV light installation
Areas Served
Based in San Diego, CA.
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair
Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair runs out of the Cabrillo Commerce Center on Magnatron Boulevard in San Diego, and describes itself as veteran-led and family-owned, with technicians carrying more than 40 years of combined experience between them. The company has built a 4.9 star average across 668 Google reviews as of September 23, 2026, and like several other companies in this ranking, it combines HVAC and plumbing dispatch under one roof rather than running as a single-trade shop.
The company is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and covers a wide stretch of San Diego County: Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, La Jolla, La Mesa, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego proper, Santee and Solana Beach all show up in its listed service area. An instant quote tool is available on the website for a fast initial estimate, and financing is offered through a dedicated page for customers taking on a full system replacement.
What the company doesn't publish is a specific state contractor license number, technician certifications by name, or detailed warranty terms, so those are worth asking about directly before signing anything. It does maintain an active presence on Instagram, X, TikTok, Google Maps, Yelp and Nextdoor, which suggests a company investing in more than one channel to stay visible and responsive to customer feedback.
Friar's fits homeowners who want 24/7 availability across a wide service area and appreciate a veteran-owned business. It suits less well anyone who wants to verify a specific license number or named technician credentials before booking, since neither is posted publicly. Before scheduling, ask for the assigned technician's license and insurance information directly, and get any warranty commitment in writing.
iWhere this information comes from
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Credentials
- Licensed HVAC and plumbing techniciansState of CaliforniaReported
iWhat verified means here
Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.
Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.9/ 5
668 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #7 in San Diego hvac, September 2026
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Available
- Emergency callout
- Available 24/7
Local Market Pricing
What San Diego homeowners generally pay, independent of this company.
- AC replacement, existing ductwork
- $5,500–$9,500
- Heat pump replacement
- $7,500–$13,800
- Furnace replacement
- $3,500–$7,500
- Repair call
- $150–$600
Project Photos
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Project Videos
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Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair FAQs
Does Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair publish its contractor license number?
No, the company doesn't list a specific state contractor license number on its website, so ask for it directly and confirm it against the CSLB database before booking.
Is Friar's open 24 hours a day?
Yes, the company is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for both HVAC and plumbing calls.
What areas does Friar's serve, and does it offer financing?
Friar's covers a wide stretch of San Diego County including Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, La Jolla and La Mesa, and offers financing through a dedicated page for larger jobs.
Is Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.
What areas does Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair serve?
San Diego. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Friar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair offer emergency service?
Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.
What warranty do they offer?
Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.
How was this profile built?
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 23, 2026
- Sources checked
- Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship