Carini Home Services - El Cajon

Al T.

Carini does a great many installations of heating & AC in our neighborhood of old homes with challenging crawl spaces, old ducting and limited outdoor space for compressor units. The team is extremely experienced and resourceful - there is not a situation where they can't come up with a great solution. Carini just replaced our AC system and the work was flawless and the service was excellent. I highly recommend them.

Pablo L.

Honest, punctual, and competitively priced (for the quality of work). The techs are all friendly and courteous, they fully explain and answer any questions, and then they leave the job clean. I've had this company out once for HVAC and once for plumbing and completely satisfied both times.

Shirley M.

Had our service line pipe to the main sewer line fail on us and backed up into our downstairs bathroom. We had Carini come out for a second opinion as we didn't trust the diagnosis we were getting from another company. Sure enough, within 20-30 minutes Jake had put a camera down the pipe, found the clog, cleared the clog and diagnosed what had caused it. This was a big job, had to do an insurance claim to hep cover cost. Jake was able to speak with insurance adjuster to help get some of the details needed for the claim. Had to dig the concrete up in the garage to get to pipe and repair it. We are really happy with the work. Jake did a great job with repair and didn't mind all my questions along the way! He was really good about keeping the mess down to a minimum and cleaning up. I would highly recommend Carini for all of your plumbing repairs and needs!

Eric R.

A shout out to Miguel for fixing our plumbing and helping us discover some big issues that would have been a Disaster if we have not addressed them promptly. Miguel is super courteous and an excellent communicator. I know nothing about plumbing and having somebody break it down for me so I could easily understand is really what I needed!

Richard B.

Carini just installed a four-unit Mitsubishi mini-split system in our home and we couldn't be more pleased in every way: the planning/estimating, the installation, the friendly office staff, the installers and crew, and how well the system works. We chose Carini and the Mitsubishi brand mini-split both for the mini-split's reputation as dependable, highly-recommended equipment, and for the clarity and flexibility of the Carini rep who did the estimating, Carlos Esquivel. He was very thorough in his description of the system, what could go where (climbing around the attic on his first visit), our options for ceiling or wall units (we chose all ceiling units), and how many units we would need. We had several other estimates from other companies, and Carini seemed like the best choice, priced fairly, and with firm date for installation on our timetable (a couple of weeks out from the final estimate). Given that this was in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, all workers were masked, careful in their interactions with us, and very respectful of our home.

Carini workers arrived on time, led by their expert installer, Gio, and quickly started to work after double-checking all the installation details with us. Even though the installation involved cutting through drywall ceilings, their carpenter was very careful and as dust-free as possible. Daily cleanup was excellent by all the workers. While there were a couple of small issues (drywall patches, electrical) at the end of the installation as might be expected in an older home. Carini was quick to contact their workers who promptly and happily made the corrections. Communication with the lead installer Gio was excellent during the installation, as he would always check with us if he had any questions about our choice of installation options. The installation was completed on time. We couldn't be happier.

Jacquelyn C.

Responded quickly and on the weekend! Miguel was great to work with - took covid precautions, talked through the issue, and had it resolved the same day!

Mianne L.

I recently had my HVAC replaced. Many thanks to Carini Heating, Air & Plumbing for an outstanding job. I appreciated the teamwork from Kathy in the front office; John Bodkin for estimate; Gio & Jesse for installation; Anthony for oversight; and Diana closing the loop in billing - very efficient; impeccable communication.

Covid protocols were followed, and all that came to my home were respectful. John listened to my requirements and didn't muddy up the estimate with extras I didn't ask for (or need). He asked the right questions and obviously did his homework on the homes in my neighborhood. Gio & Jesse are the ideal installation team. They arrived early both days; kept me informed throughout the install; cleaned up work areas; and maintained a positive attitude the entire time.

I really felt this crew truly cared and my satisfaction was a high priority. They weren't being nice just to be nice. Thanks again, Carini HA&P.

Lorac S.

The staff who answer the phone are fast & appointments set pronto! I was given a 4 hr time frame (8-12) & rec'd a call that Miguel was enroute: very efficient. Miguel identified himself with his mask on & was professional, polite & donned booties before entering. The service call was for my toilet, which I had managed to fix upon his arrival but he gave me advice about the garbage disposal I had purchased. Very Covid-19 conscious bizniz & I will definitely call them again for service. Thanks Diana & Debbie, who answer the phones!!!

Glen P.

For the last several years, my wife and I thought about getting AC installed in our home. We decided to look at mini split systems because we saw a lot of them in use in the Philippines and experienced how well they worked. I scheduled a free estimate with Carini and John came out to give us a quote. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and efficient. All health precautions were taken due to COVID/19. John left his quote in a folder, and my wife and I scheduled an install. Then the second guessing started. ""Man that seems like a lot of money,"" crossed my mind. I called John and cancelled my appointment. Buyers remorse, if you will. To make my wife happy, we got a few more estimates, and the other licensed and authorized Mitsubishi dealers were thousands more. So, a month later, we decided to pull the trigger and have the mini split system installed. Today was install day. Kevin and Luis were on time, fast, and efficient. They were respectful of the home, laying down protective draping on the floor and the bed. They wore masks. Super polite and professional guys, we bought them McD's because they were hard at work. The contracted electricians were in and out in a ""flash"". (Haha). After the install Luis gave me the walkthrough of the remote control and settings and we inspected all of the outside work. I could not be happier with my experience with John, Luis, Kevin and the Carini team. Thanks so much.

K K.

We had a clogged tub and toilet. It looked disgusting and grim with what was coming out of the clog. We initially called Anderson Plumbing. They came out with their $53.00 clog fix and after walking around, told me it would be $1000.00 to fix because he had to go through the Main and when he couldn't find it, he had to remove the toilet and go through there. I told him to leave and called Carini. He came out same day, right away, after hours, snaked the tub for a LONG time and $79.00 later, he was successful. Jake from Carini had heart and determination. Unlike the lazy price gouging guy that came out from Anderson Heating Plumbing and Air. Use Carini, they are awesome!!!!!