1st Call Plumbing & AC
Company Overview
John and Anne Aramendia have been providing San Antonio and the local areas for 35+ years and value great satisfaction in the confidence and credibility they have earned during that span. Following a two-year of time off, they decided to come back the San Antonio area and launched 1st Call Plumbing & AC to re-establish with their loyal customers who know their family as a trustworthy service company that will quickly send a skilled technician to your home or workplace to assist you.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- HVAC installation or replacement
- HVAC system repair
- HVAC system maintenance
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
- Water purification system cleaning and maintenance
- Water purification system installation
- Water purification system repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wed: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thu: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Fri: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sat: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sun: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Excellent experience! Initial call was answered immediately and a suitable time frame for the repair was set up. Plumber was on sight and repaired the problem within a very short time. Everyone was courteous, professional, and understanding. I highly recommend this company for any of your plumbing needs.

Chris and Josh responded to a Saturday call 2 hours ahead of the scheduled time and fixed the problem posthaste. Guys were super polite and efficient.
We'll diffently call you the next time we have a problem. Thanks!

Jose was amazing!!
He took care of everything. Found the problem and got the AC up and running in less than an hour. Then gave helpful advice afterwards as well.

The first time I called 1st Call, I discovered (the hard way) that a previous plumber had failed to properly connect the kitchen sink drain to the sink after removing a garbage disposal. I had just gotten out of the hospital, so I do not know when the drain pipes dropped off the sink. But they did, and I unknowingly ran water in the sink until I saw it coming down on the floor through the cabinet and freaked out.
It was a Sunday and 1st Call got someone out right away. They reconnected the drains, I dried the cabinets out with some help from a friend, and thankfully this episode was minor. The technicians were courteous and the price was fair.
1st Call has been my first call for plumbing ever since.

We've used 1st Call multiple times over the past 3 years for some difficult plumbing jobs. They are professional and competent. They show up and get the job done quickly and correctly. Their automated systems let you know who's coming to your house and when. I like them because I have confidence in them and their work.

If you want to get raked over the coals financially call 1st Call Plumbing, Heating & Air.
Just had 1st Call Plumbing & Heating literally do a 20 minute job and they charged us $621or $31 dollars per minute!!!!! That was with their 5% discount. I called their office to complain or negotiate, got shuffled around and was told they would call their techs Nate and Jake with updated pricing which was no less than the 5% Nate and Jake were able to give up front. Placate the customer to get them off phone only to maintain pricing.
Yesterday one of our Pex elbow connections sprung a leak and was dripping through our ceiling so my husband cut through the ceiling drywall to see where the leak was coming from, pulled insulation out, covered everything nearby and ran a spotlight the the site. All these plumbers had to do was bring their special crimping tools, attach a new joint, and throw on a foam noodle for good measure, and carry their own ladder in and out. At core only took MAYBE 20 minutes of work. $31 per minute or $621 later we decided never to call these crooks again and highly recommend no else does either. They lure you in with a free quote and quick service, not worth it unless you have money to burn!

I had SAWS come out and show me a leak in the PVC pipe near my PRV just in front of the city water inlet by the street. 1st call was quick to respond and fix. My only concern was the extreme upsell of more work in the house itself where nothing was leaking or in need of repair. They claimed it was code but my house is about 13 years old and obviously not setup for 2023 code. The suggested repair was 1 1/2 times the needed repair so I did not do it. I simply had them fix the PVC pipe leak at the street which they did. Also, they did not offer me the full one-year warranty unless I agreed to do all the work. The leak fix was $750 after I was told $650 and the additional work that I declined was about $1000. Note. The work was to two water heaters that had just been replaced within the last few months and still look brand new. I also replaced the expansion tank, pressure relief valves and drain pans.

JJ Melchiori from 1st Call Plumbing, Heating & Air was the technician that was dispatched for my Irrigation double check valve replacement. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional during the entire process. After replacing the double check valve, he noticed that my water pressure was low and recommended that I replace the flow regulator. I accepted his recommendation and I'm so glad that I did because my water pressure increased from 40psi to 72psi. My shower in the master bathroom has a new attitude and I love it. JJ also checked my Rheem tankless water heater setup and noticed that the expansion tank was defective and not needed for my setup. He replaced the expansion tank with pressure valve instead and now my system is operating perfectly. Im extremely satisfied with my service today and would highly recommend JJ and 1st Call Plumbing, Heating & Air for all of your needs. They were fast, efficient, customer service oriented. Please call them when you need assistance because you will be impressed. Outstanding job JJ!!

We had something leaking behind our dishwasher before leaving for a week out of state. They showed up an fixed the leak in short order...a hose had popped off the dishwasher.
The morning we were set to fly out, the leak resumed. Our kids kept an eye on the house so they were able to keep up with the dripping with towels.
We called 1st call the day we got back and they were out the next day - A Sunday - And fixed the issue once and for all. Turns out it was self-inflicted. I'd changed out our garbage disposal and forgot to punch out the dishwasher punch-out. The pressure from the reverse osmosis system was causing the hose to pop and drip randomly.
We've finally found a plumbing company we'll stick with. These guys are amazing. Brandon was great. Thank you for your patience and your diligence.

TLancaster
Just interested in Trip Charge!
Called for HVAC issue (not cooling).
Technician diagnosed problem without performing Test(s), but rather
was able to provide estimates to replace parts and components to fix the
problem. Subsequently, another company successfully diagnosed the problem and was able to get system operational for a minimum cost. In an
effort to follow up with 1st Call's Svc Mgr (Joe), all he offered was an apology,
nothing more. All said, after my conversation with Joe, I now have some understanding why I received such poor service from their technician. Buyer Beware!