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Access Heating & Air Conditioning Inc has 2 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforAccess Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

    Heating and Air Conditioning
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.89/5stars

    Average of 18 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/1/1999

    Years in Business: 51

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Access Heating & Air Conditioning Inc is an HVAC contractor that offers furnace and air conditioner installation, repair, replacement, and services.

    Products & Services

    HVAC, Heating Contractor, Air Conditioner Contractor, HVAC Repair

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Access Heating & Air Conditioning Inc has 2 locations, listed below.

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      Location of This Business
      2040 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642-8027
      BBB File Opened:
      5/31/1995
      Years in Business:
      51
      Business Started:
      7/1/1972
      Business Incorporated:
      3/10/1995
      Accredited Since:
      4/1/1999
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Access Heating and Air Conditioning Inc
      Business Management
      • Mr. Keith D Lithander, President
      • Mr. Roland Serb, Operations Manager
      • Ms. Julie L Lithander, Secretary/Treasurer
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Keith D Lithander, President
      • Ms. Julie L Lithander, Secretary/Treasurer

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Keith D Lithander, President
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (208) 855-2490
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Buying and servicing your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

      Customer Complaints

      1 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      01/21/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On Monday, December 11, 2023, our hot water heater went out. As my husband was looking for the issue, he noticed that the bottom of the water heater had come out and there was water in the catch pan and going into our garage. He called Access and they had a technician scheduled to arrive Tuesday, December 12, 2023. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, a technician met my husband at the house and confirmed the issue and it was agreed that we would replace the water heater with a new, 50 gallon natural gas water heater (high recovery). We signed the agreement and they scheduled the install for Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Come Wednesday, the installation crew comes and installs the water heater. When my husband got home from work, he smelled a strong gas smell coming from the water heater. He called Access and was advised to shut off the gas valve and they would send a technician out. About 9:00 PM, a technician showed up and confirmed by soap test, that there was a gas leak due to improper install of the flex hose. He did not have ************, so he scheduled a technician to come out Thursday, December 14, ******************* the morning. My husband also noticed that Access had installed a 48 gallon water heater, instead of the 50 gallon as agreed upon in contract. He asked that this was looked into. The technician, *******, advised that we actually got a better deal on this unit because we are getting gallons per hour due to the high recovery. My husband did not agree and asked that ******* had someone reach out to him. On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the technician did not arrive until late afternoon and replaced the flex hose but did not mention the wrong size. My husband again, asked that someone contact him. I have tried to call and email and only received one response, admitting to the error and asking to communicate further to fix. I agreed and asked that they give me a call to resolve. It has now been over a month and no communication is returned.
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      18 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Rebecca D

      1 star

      02/26/2024

      One star is too high a rating for this unethical company. Fortunately I got a second and third opinion so I am lucky to have no "buyer's remorse."This company preyed on me as a widow. They treated my plumbing leak as an emergency situation that only could be fixed by a complete re-pipe at $20,000. They referred to another elderly couple they'd quickly helped with the same problem and their suggested re-pipe solution.I learned from the second and third (non-big-box) plumbers' opinions that Access missed - or, in my opinion, deliberately omitted - several diagnostic steps and possible solutions to the leak.I hired the third plumber who completely fixed the issue in an hour for $750. Maybe my house will need to be re-piped someday, but I'll absolutely NEVER hire nor recommend this unscrupulous company.I almost was a victim. I will forever get second opinions and take as much time as I need for research and decision-making in an emergency of this kind.

      Access Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Response

      03/04/2024

      Firstly, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for the distress and disappointment you've experienced. At Access Heating & Plumbing, our commitment has always been towards providing excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship, and it's clear from your feedback that we fell short of those values in your case.

      We take your concerns very seriously, particularly the feeling that you were not provided with all possible options and were recommended a solution that did not align with your immediate needs. It's important to us that our customers feel supported and fairly treated, especially in challenging times. We assure you that it is never our intention to exploit or mislead our customers, and we deeply regret any impression to the contrary.

      We are grateful that you brought this to our attention. We see this as a **************** opportunity and are initiating an internal review of your case. This will help us understand where our diagnostic process *** have failed and ensure our team is better aligned with our core values of honesty and integrity.

      In the spirit of making things right, we would like to offer our assistance in any future plumbing or HVAC needs you *** have, with a commitment to rectify our previous shortcomings. We also understand if you choose not to accept this offer but hope you will see it as our genuine attempt to address your concerns.

      Lastly, we commend you for advocating for yourself by seeking multiple opinions. It's a wise approach that we respect and recommend in any service industry situation.

      Please feel free to reach out directly to us at **************. Whether it's to further discuss this matter or to provide more feedback, we're here to listen and improve.
      Warm regards,

      Access Heating & Air

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