Air Conditioning, Service and Installation.

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If you need immediate Assistance Call us at 909.793.9073 (or hit the Call Button on your cellular phone) You can also text Jeff Cantrell at 909.556.2836 to request service or set an appointment for an estimate between 6:00am and 11:00pm

Service

We service and repair all major brands of heating and air conditioning equipment such as Trane, Carrier, Day & Night, Goodman, Mitsubishi to name a few. Whether you have a furnace, air conditioner, rooftop unit, wall heater or ductless split system we have you covered. We offer a 1 year warranty on all repairs. Free estimates are available on major repairs or replacements. A honest evaluation will also be given to you on the condition of your existing system.

Heating

We offer a complete line of furnaces from Trane , Day & Night and more. Ultra Low Nox furnaces are now required in the Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange counties. Heat pumps should be considered as a viable heating option for certain areas. For the local mountain areas standard low now furnaces are used due to the altitude with the required minimum efficiency of 90% AFUE or better. From Williams we offer a complete line of wall heaters and floor furnaces. Please contact us for more information on making the right choice for your home.

Air Conditioning

We offer a variety of products with split systems from 14 SEER standard efficiencies, up to 20 SEER variable speed high efficiency units as well as gas electric roof mounted package units with products from Trane, Day & Night and more. Looking for ductless systems (mini splits) we have a complete line for air conditioning and heating.

Air Quality & More

Looking to improve your indoor air quality? We have many products available from Merv 11 media filters, electronic air cleaners to the Trane Clean Effects filtration system. We also offer the Air Scrubber. We also offer zone systems from Trane and Honeywell for those who want to enjoy more control in the each part of the house.

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Our Services

We do Air Conditioning, Heating, and Air Filtration, offering maintenance contracts for commercial & residential systems, service and repair for all types of equipment, replacements, new installations and new construction. We also encourage homeowners to service their own units, when possible, and we will show you how!

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Why Work With Us

Simply put we care, it is more to us than just installing a system or doing a repair, we want to serve our clients and give them the best we can offer, and at an reasonable price. We do not have commissioned sales personal or service technicians. Our employees have been background checked, they do not smoke, and will try to leave you house cleaner that we found it.

Our Philosophy

We still operate as our family has done for over 55 years, with integrity and honesty. We prefer to only sell you what is right for your home and your needs. It isn't about trying to up sell just for our pocket book. Education and understanding is important so you can make the right decision on your investment and we will help you every step of the way.

J L Cantrell

4.9

Based on 27 reviews

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Joanne Laipson

18:22 25 Oct 21

After a recent condo purchase, we needed a complete heating/air conditioning solution on the roof to replace a 40 year old existing system that was virtually non-functional. We bid it to 3 local HVAC contractors. What I appreciated about Jeff's bid for the work is he got right to the point on his solution (no 15 minute conversation on the history of his small business which is what we experienced with others), he didn't try to upsell us on things we didn't need, gave a highly competitive price and told us he'd do the work within a week and... didn't hedge on that timeframe once he knew he had our business.Jeff and his team delivered on their commitments - on time and on budget. We had to be on the east coast the entire time dealing with an elderly parent situation and Jeff's team did their work without us there.The work was done completely and the home left in tip top condition.System works great. He has been incredibly responsive to all my questions with thoughtful and comprehensive answers. JL Cantrell has my highest endorsement. We've owned a number of properties over the years so we're used to dealing with service vendors - some good, some not so good. JL Cantrell is at the top of the list - trustworthy, knowledgeable, competent, communicative, competitively priced and honest.read more

Deniz Fairman

19:57 22 Jul 21

Our AC started not cooling as much and we called Jeff if he could check it out. After the call, the AC unit stopped completely. They came over first thing in the morning. They were very thorough and honest when explaining what was wrong with the unit. After suggesting few alternatives without playing the fear card, we went with a new installation with quality material and a considerably fair price. They were respectful to the property during the install and were courteous to the family when coming and leaving. I think that was one of the best... decisions we made in a long time. It cut off the electric bill by half, not to mention an ice-cold house. We really appreciate Jeff and Noah for their hardwork and professionalism.read more

Catherine Davis

23:58 27 Jun 21

I’d been having issues with my current AC unit for many years and had numerous other technicians out for repairs. Jeff came out last year and made some repairs in order to get me through the summer as I didn’t have the finances to replace the old unit. He charged me VERY little and did an excellent job. He also helped guide me with lots of excellent advice when dealing with my home warranty company, no charge. This summer he came and replaced the entire unit and did a fantastic job. He’s honest, prompt, flexible and understanding. For the... first time in 15 years, we are comfortable in our home when it’s hot outside. I wouldn’t THINK of recommending anyone but him for AC/heating needs. 😊read more

Joe Warren

16:24 30 Mar 21

My wife and I arrived at our property in Lake Arrowhead with our two children on a Sunday morning to discover the furnace not producing any heat and low temperatures in the 30's. My wife tried calling everyone she could find for a service call with no luck on a Sunday morning. All of a sudden, Jeff with J L Cantrell called me back and we began walking through my issues on the phone which turned into a Facetime call so he could see the furnace. I sent him the model and serial number, he quickly diagnosed our error code, and then directed me... to manually reset a limit switch. After a quick restart of the unit, boom, the furnace lit and operated perfectly and we had heat. I insisted on compensating Jeff for saving the day, but he adamantly refused to take any payment. It is not often something like this ends up working out so well I guess it was our lucky day. I can't thank Jeff enough, highly recommend him, and will call him with all of our HVAC issues in the future. Thanks again, Jeff!read more

Andrew Yang

06:51 29 Mar 21

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!read more

Gary Hess

01:19 15 Sep 20

We have a second home in Lake Arrowhead and always wanted to have central A/C but just did not want to deal with all the mess and hassle associated with this project. We got referred to Jeff Cantrell from a neighbor and gave him a call.From the minute Jeff showed up he we felt comfortable with the project. He took the time to check our existing heating system and performed an efficiency calculation to provide us with the correct system for our home. After he completely explained the quote and how he would perform the install we decided to... have the work done.We set the date and he and his team showed up and did our 4 bedroom home in 2 and a half days. The team did a fantastic job, placed drop cloths everywhere and cleaned up as they went. The project finished on time, worked perfect and was hassle free. He even fixed our heater in the process. Jeff thoroughly explained the install as he walked us through the house.I could not give a higher recommendation and would not use anyone else. His team is professional, has very fair prices and was done on time with excellent communication throughout the whole process.Gary H.Lake Arrowhead Ca.read more

Ryan Dobbs

06:26 26 Apr 20

After taking estimates from about a dozen companies, I chose to go with JL Cantrell. They were the perfect combination of affordability and quality for me. Home Depot, Lowes, Burgeson's, All-Pro were all crazy expensive. Then I interviewed some smaller companies who ended up being cheaper but they didn't have the reputation or quality of JL. The owner, Jeff, is super reasonable and easy to deal with. My favorite qualities about him are that he never pressured me into a decision and he honestly works with his clients. Anytime an issue came up,... he went above and beyond to take care of me. It has been just over a year now and I am still happy with my system.read more

Stephen Newcombe

01:07 23 Feb 20

Jeff and his team installed a new ac at our house. They also redid all ducts and vent. Great job and attention to detail.

Randy Rousseau

00:11 23 Feb 20

Always available in your time of need, in the heat of the summer or in the cold of winter, & we live in the mountains where it snows ! I have trusted JL CantrellFor over a decade & the quality has been unmatched for both my home & office.

Fred Klein (Anonumous1819)

00:09 21 Feb 20

Terry Garcia

23:20 29 Jul 19

THESE GUYS are HONEST and REALLY GOOD at what they do!I was particularly relieved to discover that they won’t nickel and dime you for every little thing. They are super reasonably priced: honest and fair.My wife said that will will always use these guys from now on, and I agree.

Alice Ginseng

05:11 25 Apr 19

Tracie Chiarito

14:08 02 Apr 19

Jeff and his crew are a pleasure to work with. He goes above and beyond to diagnosis the problem so as to not overcharge for unnecessary work. I always recommend JL Cantrell to all my friends, family and business associates.

Peg & Ron Hardiman

21:50 15 Mar 19

After being taken advantage of by a disreputable and difficult contractor on installation of new HVAC hardware we were left with an array of weird problems and an unbelievably HUGE gas bill each time our heat kicked on. In my search for a different contractor to inspect our system I found Jeff. He came the same day, did a thorough inspection of the previous work and gave me his honest thoughts without trying to sell me on anything. We contracted Jeff to do the repairs he recommended and now our system is so much more efficient. The problems... are gone. It works so much better, we are so much more comfortable and our gas bill has been reduced to a third! Other reviewers have called Jeff and his crew knowledgeable, honest, professional, fair, clean and courteous, with attention to detail. We not only agree with all of that but would like to add kind and wonderful. We can never say thanks enough to Jeff and his crew. If you are looking here for HVAC work from a contractor that really cares, you needn't look further than J L Cantrell. You won't be sorry!read more

Ian Tichelaar

03:33 10 Mar 19

We called Jeff to help us fix our furnace in the mountains and he walked me through all the steps to get the furnace running again since he was too far to be here in person. He couldn’t have been more helpful and knowledgeable about what to do. He even called us back after to see if everything was working ok. We will be calling him for all future maintenance issues! Thanks Jeff!

Dylan Muir

19:02 29 Aug 18

Jeff and his team recently replaced all the HVAC hardware in my house. I couldn't be happier with the work they accomplished. Jeff and his crew were on time, clean and very courteous to me and my family. They were able to identify some faults in the HVAC system back when the house was originally constructed and fixed the errors at no extra cost. I love how efficient the new system is and how much better it works compared to my old equipment. The price I paid was much less than the surrounding competitors ($1,000 - $4,00 less) but I feel like... we still received top notch service. Since he is not under contract to sell exclusive products I was able to choose the brand and units I had already researched. Thank you Jeff and the rest of the crew at JL Cantrell!read more

Ismael Chivite

07:21 22 Jul 18

Absolutely recommended. Great service. I called them in the morning and by the end of the day my AC Unit was fixed. Very professional. Good communication. Fair price.

Rilla Jaggia

16:23 08 Jul 18

Jeff was a pleasure to deal with, honest, efficient, and helpfully debunked all the HVAC scams we have fallen for over the years! I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Alex Maslov

21:55 14 Feb 18

It's been an absolute pleasure to work with J L Cantrell. Very professional company and extremely high attention to detail. Highly recommend doing business with this contractor.

Nathy Delgado

00:57 23 May 17

Exquisite! He did exactly what he said he would do plus more. Very honest and respectful, and all for a great price!!!

Amy Hall

19:59 10 Aug 16

My husband and I are extremely happy with choosing this company to replace our AC unit!! Jeff and his crew went above and beyond to get the job done right! They were very respectful of our home and really a pleasure to work with! If you want someone reliable, honest, very reasonably priced, meticulous, knows what they are doing and Cleans up after their work!!! Then definitely choose JL Cantrell for all your HVAC needs!

Andrea Gallegos

23:34 12 Jun 16

Great service my air took a crap on a hot 104 degrees out I now have a new unit they saved me from death and I'm loving being a popsicle. Thanks guys!!!

Harry O

05:18 02 Jun 16

I had Jeff Cantrell install an air conditioning unit in our home in Lake Arrowhead. I had obtained a prior bid from another company who insisted that my home required a full ton larger unit than I ultimately had installed by Jeff. Jeff actually took the time to conduct an efficiency test of my existing heating unit, as well as checking vent flow, E-window efficiency and insulation condition before he gave me his recommendations. When he came up with a much smaller unit I questioned his reasoning. It was at this point that I truly discovered... the integrity of the man. He not only explained how the smaller unit would operate more efficiently resulting in a savings in reduced electrical usage, he convincingly demonstrated why his recommended brand of equipment was a much superior quality than the equipment offered by the other company, to say nothing of the initial savings from the smaller tonnage. The install was timely, professional and preformed without making a mess. I couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process and the system has preformed in a superior fashion for the last year with no problems. I highly recommend Jeff Cantrell for all your heating and air conditioning needs. He's honest, straight forward and professional.read more

Daphne Kim

17:09 28 Mar 16

I've called JL Cantrell multiple times for problems with my heater and thermostat. He was referred to me by a friend after he redid a whole heating/cooling system for them. Jeff has always been so easy to work with and made sure that the fixes we made were in our best interest to keep our family safe and comfortable. I had received estimates from other companies before but Jeff is always the most reasonable and he goes above and beyond to make sure the problem didn't happen again. Since his fix with our heater last year we have not had a... single problem since and have been warm all winter. He is honest and explains everything you really need and your options too. Highly recommended as your local go to HVAC guy!!read more

bruce blabon

23:21 24 Jun 14

I had JL Cantrall install new A/C and a new space heater. His company was wonderful, I had gotten 3 estimates for replacing the A/C and space heater in my home. His estimate beat the others by at least $2000.00. He replaced all the ducting and added a metal box where the air intake was just dirt. He also replaced an exhaust vent in the bedroom and that room is no longer the hottest room in the house. None of the other estimates included any of these items. He was very professional and I would recommend him to anyone. He is an honest hard... working guy.read more

chase willson

12:47 31 May 14

Best heating and air conditioning company

J L Cantrell

5.0

Based on 41 Reviews

Tracy D.

2020-08-16 08:05:48

Trustworthy and Honest! When my house AC stopped working I got bids from Burgeson's and others for the replacement of the unit and furnace. JL Cantrell...

Kent C.

2020-07-10 17:57:29

Give this great company a call, you won't regret it! I've had my HVAC unit replaced, ducting redone (amazing!), and blown in insulation. My system now has...

Ryan D.

2020-04-25 23:24:08

After taking estimates from about a dozen companies, I chose to go with JL Cantrell. They were the perfect combination of affordability and quality for me....