Fast, reliable HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation from certified local technicians. Upfront flat-rate pricing, honest recommendations, and a workmanship guarantee on every job. Available 24/7.
Same-day response on most requests. No obligation.
South County Air Services provides fast, reliable air conditioning and heating service in Costa Mesa, California. Costa Mesa’s mix of older and newer homes means varied HVAC needs, and we’re a quick drive away for fast maintenance, repair, and installation. We’re a local, family-owned and owner-operated team offering same-day appointments, upfront flat-rate pricing, and 24/7 emergency service.
Spring & fall tune-ups that keep your system efficient and prevent breakdowns.
Same-day & 24/7 repair for AC, furnaces, heat pumps and thermostats — all brands.
New high-efficiency systems, correctly sized, with financing available.
Same-day & 24/7 service across South Orange County.
Quick definitions for the parts and terms behind your comfort system.
I cannot thank South County Air Services enough for impeccable customer service. Behshad came out on a Saturday to check my heating unit (failing motor). He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough – extremely fair pricing, with open and honest communication. Highly recommend. Five star plus!
Super impressed with our experience. We needed to replace our 40+ year old furnace, and from the first call everything was easy and clearly explained. Responsive, great follow-up, great pricing, timely booking, installers on time and prepared, clean install, no mess left.
I am grateful to the technician who inspected my HVAC system today. I feel he did a thorough inspection and told me the truth about my unit. I had two other companies beforehand – the first gave me a report that would call for major expenditure.
You will not find a more honest and knowledgeable HVAC tech. They show up on time and are very professional, but most of all will not try to upcharge you. He could have charged me significantly more but cares about diagnosing the actual problem. I found my HVAC tech – 10 star review if I could!
It’s not often you find an honest business willing to give suggestions over the phone to troubleshoot why my HVAC wasn’t working – without charging me. After a couple minutes we determined my breaker popped and all I needed was to reset it. I appreciate Behshad and will definitely use him in the future.
I spoke with the owner on a Saturday morning and he was at my house within 45 minutes. Another company wanted $3,000 in repairs; Behshad recommended a simple $250 repair that fixed the issue. Very honest, thorough, and reliable!
I cannot thank South County Air Services enough for impeccable customer service. Behshad came out on a Saturday to check my heating unit (failing motor). He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough – extremely fair pricing, with open and honest communication. Highly recommend. Five star plus!
Super impressed with our experience. We needed to replace our 40+ year old furnace, and from the first call everything was easy and clearly explained. Responsive, great follow-up, great pricing, timely booking, installers on time and prepared, clean install, no mess left.
I am grateful to the technician who inspected my HVAC system today. I feel he did a thorough inspection and told me the truth about my unit. I had two other companies beforehand – the first gave me a report that would call for major expenditure.
You will not find a more honest and knowledgeable HVAC tech. They show up on time and are very professional, but most of all will not try to upcharge you. He could have charged me significantly more but cares about diagnosing the actual problem. I found my HVAC tech – 10 star review if I could!
It’s not often you find an honest business willing to give suggestions over the phone to troubleshoot why my HVAC wasn’t working – without charging me. After a couple minutes we determined my breaker popped and all I needed was to reset it. I appreciate Behshad and will definitely use him in the future.
I spoke with the owner on a Saturday morning and he was at my house within 45 minutes. Another company wanted $3,000 in repairs; Behshad recommended a simple $250 repair that fixed the issue. Very honest, thorough, and reliable!
$0 down and flexible monthly financing available on qualifying systems, with approved credit.
Same-day service from certified local pros — available 24/7.
★★★★★“A wonderful experience with Behshad and his team. They came out quickly, arrived on time, and fixed our HVAC issues with ease. They will be our first call in the future.”
— Chris Connell, Google review
★★★★★“Behshad was so friendly and efficient. He showed up within an hour and a half of my call, looked at my system, and showed me I was not using the thermostat correctly. Wonderful service.”
— Shelly Houck, Google review
★★★★★“A client’s property had a carbon monoxide detector going off — we found a gas leak at the heater. I called in the morning and they were there with a new heater by 3 PM that day. Professional, friendly, and efficient.”
— Dianna McGarvin, Google review
Most AC repairs in Costa Mesa run about $150–$600 depending on the part — a failed capacitor is roughly $150–$300 and a refrigerant recharge $300–$600, plus a diagnostic fee. We quote a flat rate before any work starts, so there are no hourly surprises.
A like-for-like AC or furnace replacement in Costa Mesa typically runs $8,000–$14,000, and higher-efficiency or full heat-pump systems $14,000–$21,000+, depending on size, SEER2 efficiency, ductwork, and permit or HOA factors. You get a written flat-rate quote, and we never upsell equipment you do not need.
Yes. California requires a permit for any AC or furnace replacement in Costa Mesa — even a like-for-like swap — plus a HERS test (duct-leakage and refrigerant verification). As your licensed contractor (CSLB #1062690) we pull the permit and handle the inspection, so the work is code-compliant and documented for resale.
With regular maintenance, most AC systems in Costa Mesa last about 12–15 years, and up to about 20 with good care. Costa Mesa’s inland summer heat means longer run times, so skipping maintenance shortens that noticeably.
The most common causes are low refrigerant from a slow leak, a failed capacitor, a frozen evaporator coil, or a clogged air filter. It is usually a repair, not a replacement — we diagnose the actual cause and show you the failed part before quoting.
Every 60–90 days for a standard 1-inch filter, or monthly during heavy summer use or with pets. It is the cheapest thing you can do to protect the system and keep energy bills down.
Yes — same-day and 24/7 emergency AC and furnace repair across Costa Mesa and south Orange County. Call (949) 933-3130 and we will get a technician out fast with a flat-rate price before any work begins.
We will let the reviews speak — South County Air Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 200+ reviews. Family-owned, owner-operated, licensed (CSLB #1062690), a Bryant dealer, with flat-rate pricing and no upsells.