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Air Waves Heating & Air

Updated 2026-08-01 · 2,402 reviewed · 151 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(78) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Water Heater Installation & RepairGas Line ServicesCommercial Plumbing

Google-verified78 Google reviews

Air Waves Heating & Air
Services
Water Heater Installation & Repair, Gas Line Services, Commercial Plumbing
Reviews
78

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers report years of dependable service and quick response times, especially from long-term staff Eric, Mark, and Steve. However, a detailed 2018 complaint details high-pressure sales tactics, poor accountability after a technician caused water damage, and confrontational management response that overshadows otherwise positive experiences.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive and professional technicians
  • honest pricing and transparent quotes
  • long-term reliability and loyalty
  • quick emergency response
  • knowledgeable service on complex equipment
Watch-outs
  • pressure to replace rather than repair
  • poor handling of service mistakes
  • unprofessional owner communication
  • inadequate explanation of risks
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Best for: Homeowners with simple repairs and those seeking established service relationships.
Think twice if: Verify any replacement-system quotes against a second opinion; one customer reported pressure tactics and inflated pricing.

Strengths

  • 30-plus year customer relationships
  • named technicians (Eric, Mark, Steve) consistently praised
  • emergency availability including holidays
  • transparent quotes on routine jobs

Worth knowing

  • Eric repaired Rinnai tankless water heater and coordinated warranty replacement with manufacturer
  • Mark and Steve work with 20-30 year customer histories
  • Steve removes shoes during indoor work
  • One technician caused ceiling water damage by not warning of missing drip pan, owner Mark refused accountability
  • Quote omission of itemization cited as deliberate confusion tactic in high-pressure sales complaint

What reviews say by service

Water Heater Installation & Repair
Eric handled Rinnai tankless unit repair thoroughly and secured free manufacturer parts.
Emergency Plumbing
Owner responded to AC emergency on Memorial Day evening with temporary window unit and next-day repair.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.68 average across the 82 water heater installation & repair businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 79
Review volume 82
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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1
3
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2
1
1
5

Common questions

Do you offer emergency service on evenings and holidays?
Yes. One customer reached the owner by phone at 6 pm on Memorial Day; he arrived to diagnose and provided a window unit while sourcing parts for next-day repair.
Can you work on tankless water heaters?
Yes. They repaired a Rinnai tankless unit and coordinated a free blower motor replacement directly with the manufacturer.

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Last updated 2026-08-01