Welcome my name is Jeff L Cantrell, a second generation contractor with 48 years in the trade and my 39th as a contractor. My father, Bill Cantrell (seen in the pic on the right), started his business, Cantrell's Heating & Air in 1962 in Crestline, Ca after serving his country in the Navy during WWII. I continue the tradition which was built on Integrity, meaning consistantly following strong moral and ethical principles and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Honesty, transparency, respect and fairness are our core values.
I offer free advice, free estimants and the truth with no commissioned sales people, with no pressure to upgrade or sell you more than you really need. We are not a high volume company to keep the highest standards we can.
EXPERT HVAC SOLUTIONS SINCE 1977
CLIMATE PRECISION
Engineering optimal indoor comfort. J L Cantrell provides expert HVAC installation, utilizing modern technology such as Wrightsoft Software, that gives us the actual system size for your home, resulting in exceptional comfort and the maximum efficiency your system can give. Sure it takes time but our clients are well worth it. Get the most out of your hard earned money and have it done right the first time. We repair, and provide maintenance services for residential and commercial environments. Our new installations require very little maintenance with out easy access 5"media filters that fit in a filter grill with a deeper box. The filters are available on Amazon from Filter buy. If you can you a hose to wash your condenser coils outside then you are good to go.
SERVICES
Custom
Residential Installations
Job in Redlands Ca. Obviously you can tell the old unit. The other pic is the new Trane state of the art Variable speed Heat pump with up to 740 stages of heating and cooling we installed.
Light Commercial HVAC
Customized climate solutions for smaller commerical operations such as tilt ups, featuring industrial-grade durability and technical precision.
Repair
We offer honest evaluations and diagnostics with expert repairs to restore your indoor comfort and protect your system's integrity.
As you can see sometimes we really do have to get into our work!
System Maintenance
On our new installs we set it up to where in most cases it is easy for you to service your own system. There is nothing to oil anymore, systems do not normally leak refrigerant as some people think you need a "top off" now and then unless you have a serious issue.
Bottom line is change your filter yourself when possible since you could need to change it every couple of months in some cases during the summer. Many companies will put the filter in the attic if that is were the equipment is, so it is harder for you to do. This way they have to come out and do it, at which point they can try to sell you something else.
The pic shows a filter I removed from a system and it was so dirty it was difficult to even get out. It was so bad it was causing the system to ice up due to a lack of airflow. This is not good for the system or good for your electric bill. Please change your filter.
The Standard in Technical Climate Control
Technical Excellence
Our engineers utilize pro-grade tools and technical mastery to ensure your systems perform at peak efficiency.
Pro-Grade Reliability
Available for both residential and commercial clients, we deliver consistent maintenance and industrial-strength repairs.
Indoor Comfort
Your satisfaction is driven by our commitment to quality service and ensuring optimal climate performance in every space.
CLIENT PERFORMANCE REPORTS
This review is on behalf of my mom, Hillary. Wow! I was beyond impressed with Jeff’s speedy response! I texted him at 6am explaining a thermostat problem I was having, hoping to get someone out that day, which I thought impossible during this cold weather. He texted me back 15 minutes later and walked me through an easy fix at no charge! I was dumbfounded. Unheard of these days! Needless to say, Jeff is a good, honest man. I won’t hesitate to call him again with my AC/heating needs. Thank you, Jeff!
Rebbeca Nelson
Homeowner
"In First of all Jeff is one of the nicest individuals you will ever meet. Needed a new HVAC system both heating and cooling. He methodically looked at our current systems and came up with right system and size for our house. He did not over sell us or make recommendations that weren't necessary or appropriate for our home. His price to replace these systems was very reasonable as well. Best that I've seen. Though, I think I was most impressed by his workmanship. I would consider him a master craftsman at his trade. The neatness and quality of his work is observable and impressive. I'm still in awe of the improvements and difference in the air quality in our home since he completed his work.
Would highly recommend him and his team! Larry
Larry Morgan
Homeowner
Jeff is, without a doubt, the nicest and most honest technician I have ever used. We hired him several years ago to fix our (very old) AC, and he was very reasonably priced and got the job done quickly. Since then, I have called him at least once a summer when something with our AC acts up. He always calls me back and talks me through a few things to troubleshoot the problem. So far, his suggestions have always worked and we haven’t needed him to return. He would never take advantage of anyone or recommend a service that wasn’t totally
necessary. Highly recommend calling for all your AC needs!
Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Christy Stuckie
Home Owner
"In commercial property management, we require rapid repair response. Their reliability and technical depth have made them our exclusive HVAC contractor for over five years."
BC
Local Guide
I called Jeff at J L Cantrell after my heater and air conditioning failed to work. Jeff's team arrived the next day and troubleshoot the issue. They were courteous and professional. After diagnosing the issue Jeff reached out to me shortly after with a detailed quote of parts needed (w/pricing). The idea (on my part) came up of replacing the unit, they coached me that my unit was still good and repairing would be the best solution. There was never any pressure to replace the unit or upsell me. Any and all questions I had were responded to me promptly. I will continue to use Jeff and his team for my air and heating needs. I highly recommend JL Cantrell air and heating.
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Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services
Install thermostat, A/C system repai
Robert Ponce
Home Owner
5 star business here. Reputable, honest, and knowledgeable. I called JL Cantrell on a late Saturday afternoon not expecting anyone to pick-up, but out of desperation to fix my HVAC system (in 30 degree weather) I called anyhow and Jeff picked up right away. I explained the issue to him over the phone, and without hesitation, he gave me tips on what to look for. He spent time with me over the phone to not only diagnose the issue, but resolved it on the spot. His knowledge of the HVAC system was incredible. But more than anything, his customer service and willingness to provide a resolution was what impressed me the most. He easily could have deferred the business elsewhere or made an appointment for another day along with a hefty service charge, but he didn't and this shows a level of professionalism that is hard to find in the industry today. I highly recommend JL Cantrell services and would hire them in the future for any and all HVAC needs!
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Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services
Heating system maintenance, HVAC system maintenance, Repair HVAC
Andrew Yang
Home Owner
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1466 E Central Ave
Redlands Ca 92374
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(909) 793-9073
service@jlcantrell.com
Residential Specialists & Light Commercial
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