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Donald P Dick Air Conditioning reviews

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Donald P Dick Air Conditioning
606 Reviews • 1 Location 80,598 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

Donald P Dick has exceptional field technicians and a service operation that frustrates customers when they need it most. We analyzed feedback spanning over a decade and found a stark divide. On one hand, 229 reviewers singled out the technical skill of individual technicians, often requesting them by name for repeat visits. Manuel, Alfred, and Meng earned dozens of personal shout-outs for punctuality, clear explanations, and diagnosing problems quickly. On the other hand, 44 customers described post-sale support breakdowns that ranged from inconvenient to infuriating. One homeowner returned from vacation to a 106-degree house, called for warranty service on a two-year-old AC unit, and was told the first available appointment was over two weeks out. Another paid for a misdiagnosed ignitor, then had to chase down a refund check made out to the wrong person. The technicians themselves score well (workmanship earned a 4.7), but the scaffolding around them collapses under pressure. If you need routine maintenance or a straightforward repair and can request a specific tech, you'll likely be happy. If you hit a snag that requires the office to solve a problem or honor a commitment, prepare for a fight.

If you're booking seasonal tune-ups with a named technician you trust, this company delivers. If you're counting on urgent service, clear communication from the office, or hassle-free warranty claims, look elsewhere.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Kim T.
Yelp | Jul 14, 2021 |

Kim T. spent about $30,000 with a long-standing Fresno company over three years — first a solar system, then a new air conditioner two years later. She loved the salesperson, Sonny, but discovered the company’s aftercare fell apart when it mattered. Returning from out of town on a 106°F Fresno day, she found her house at 89°F and called for warranty service only to be told the earliest appointment was more than two weeks away. Frustrated, she brought in a different contractor who showed up the next day and replaced the condenser — a part she felt should have lasted far longer than two years. The experience left her trust in the company eroded, and the standout detail for prospective buyers is simple: on a dangerously hot day this installer couldn’t provide prompt warranty help, forcing her to seek immediate outside repair.

2. Adam Jimenez
Google | Jan 27, 2013 |

Adam's heater failed on a Saturday, so he placed a service call for a ranch-style home and a technician arrived that afternoon — impressively prompt. He climbed onto the roof with the tech while the diagnosis unfolded: the tech checked voltage on the control board, cleaned the ignitor and flame sensor, and concluded the ignitor was bad. The tech didn't have the part and quoted $120 for a replacement on Monday (the initial service call already left them about $80 in the hole). A little online digging on a manufacturer forum turned up the same ignitor for roughly $30, and being a young husband who wanted to save money, he bought and installed it himself. The new ignitor failed to spark. Forum volunteers suggested the control board might be the culprit; after removing it he discovered several transistors and other components had burned and melted. He called the company expecting a correction. The receptionist refused refunds. After insisting, he spoke with the office manager, who begrudgingly agreed to refund the service call but sounded annoyed. He ordered a replacement control board online for $170, installed it himself, and the furnace sprang to life — confirming the original mis

3. Frances P.
Yelp | May 3, 2022 |

Frances P. has kept a twice-yearly maintenance contract with Donald P Dick since they installed a new HVAC system several years ago. During her most recent visit, technician Manuel Barbosa arrived and immediately stood out for his combination of technical knowledge, efficiency, and friendly manner. He discovered several issues during the checkup and fixed them on the spot without any trouble, leaving the system working as it should. She appreciated the level of customer service and felt Donald P Dick should be proud to have Manuel on staff. From now on she will request Manuel by name for every maintenance visit — that specific reliability and professionalism is what made the difference.

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508 Reviews · 1 Location
4.8/5
Yelp
98 Reviews · 1 Location
3.8/5
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Performance by Work Type

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.6/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.6/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.4/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.9/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 75

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Background Check

Serving customers for 13 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

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Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Kathy smith
Google | Jul 22, 2024 |

Kathy had Bee show up earlier than the original appointment window; he quickly diagnosed the air conditioner, laid out an estimate and a clear date for when the replacement parts would arrive, and priced the job in a way she found fair. She has been a customer for 20 years and pointed to the steady quality of work and this kind of prompt, transparent service as the reason she keeps returning — the early arrival and straightforward timeline stood out as the memorable part of this visit.

2. William B.
Yelp | Feb 2, 2024 |

William’s 20-year-old, DPD-installed 4-ton gas/electric duopac finally quit, and after his regular plumbing/A/C contractor uncovered several faults he started shopping for a replacement. He got quotes from that contractor and another longtime service provider before calling DPD — and ended up with a surprising outcome: DPD proposed a new-technology, all-electric 5-ton Bosch heat pump for a price that beat the other quotes for a 4-ton gas/electric unit. Financing went through easily over the phone, and John and Nick slotted the job within two days. Alfredo and Eric handled the install with minimal fuss — polite, efficient, and tidy — so the swap from the old system to the new heat pump proceeded smoothly. With more than five decades in the building industry, he judged the workmanship and value strong enough that DPD will be the only contractor he recommends moving forward. The detail that stands out: he walked away with a higher-capacity, modern heat pump for less money than competitors quoted for a smaller, conventional replacement, and it was installed quickly by a professional crew.

3. Sandra Guthrie
Google | Apr 4, 2025 |

Sandra Guthrie, a tenant, found the service visit to a rental unit competent — the crew completed the job and left things working. She left with a four-star impression but felt the appointment included more upselling than necessary; the focus leaned toward extra products and options rather than the straightforward service she’d called them for.

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1. cece Mcloughlin
Google | Aug 14, 2025 |

Cece Mcloughlin had equipment acting up at her home, and Donald P Dick sent Saul — an exceptionally knowledgeable, courteous and thorough technician. He climbed into the attic and inspected the outdoor gear before isolating the root cause, leaving no component unchecked. Over the past ten years she has watched Donald P Dick consistently outperform competitors, and what stuck with her was Saul’s attic-to-yard diagnostic thoroughness — the kind of hands-on attention that explains her long-term loyalty.

2. Joseph Fritton Jr
Google | Feb 28, 2025 |

When Joseph's 3,500-square-foot home was built 25 years ago, Donald P Dick installed the original units that kept the house comfortable. He kept a continuous service agreement over the years, replaced the equipment three years ago, and the new setup has been running reliably ever since. Along the way he found the technicians and office staff consistently professional and courteous, and concluded that the higher cost matched the quality of both the gear and the service. After a quarter-century relationship and a recent replacement, his large house continues to benefit from their work.

3. Susan Calandri
Google | Jul 22, 2024 |

Susan Calandri has relied on this company for years, keeping up bi-annual maintenance on her air conditioner to avoid surprises. When the unit suddenly stopped cooling in the middle of a long heat wave and started blowing hot air, she called for service. Technician Meng diagnosed the problem quickly, replaced a faulty capacitor, and restored cool air the same day. She walked away impressed by Meng’s efficiency, technical know-how, and professional manner — the swift, single-part fix that ended the heat-wave crisis is what stood out.

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1. Judith Preuss
Google | Apr 3, 2025 |

Judith had Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning install the unit when her home was being built in 2002, then enrolled in an annual maintenance contract. She renewed that contract every year since, and over more than two decades she has stayed consistently pleased with the ongoing service. The lasting detail that matters: one company handling the original install and uninterrupted yearly care for the life of the system.

2. tocindylee
Google | Mar 19, 2025 |

tocindylee moved to Clovis from the Bay Area in 2018 and turned to Donald P. Dick for solar service. They have kept the company as their provider ever since and have been very happy with the steady, reliable care over the years — the single standout being that one trusted installer has handled their system continuously since the move.

3. Michele D
Google | Sep 8, 2024 |

Michele D has relied on this company for about ten years and plans to remain a customer for life. She found their support consistently reliable and experienced what she calls excellent service over the long haul. The standout detail is the longevity — after a decade of dealings, she still counts on them, which signals dependable ongoing service rather than a one-time installation.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Donald P Dick Air Conditioning holds steady at 4.7 ★. This is better than 71% 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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