HVAC contractor · Oxnard, CA · reviewed since 2015
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#106 of 131 HVAC contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 19%
4.8★★★★★422 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
92%reviews answered by the owner
$351typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate TriCounty Services 4.8 out of 5 based on 422 reviews, with the owner responding to 92 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, thorough inspections, and professional handling of HVAC repairs, installations, and ductwork projects. However, lower-rated reviews highlight recurring issues with missed appointments, delayed follow-ups on quotes, and unexpected billing discrepancies.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 422 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 422 Google reviews (337 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 92% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: reliability.
TriCounty ServicesHVAC Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.TriCounty Services: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
88
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.TriCounty Services: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
83
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.TriCounty Services: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
85
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.TriCounty Services: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
89
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.TriCounty Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.TriCounty Services: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
86
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Star ratings
422 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars39694%
4 stars102%
3 stars31%
2 stars10%
1 star123%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 337 written reviews
97%praise
Praise69997%
Complaints213%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
99%fair
Great price2637%
Reasonable4057%
Overpriced11%
Not sure34%
$351+7% vs typical HVAC contractors
Middle half of what 51 customers paid ($78–$758) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude21730%
Speed & response14420%
Quality & results13218%
Communication8812%
Would recommend6910%
Price & value446%
Honesty & trust264%
What customers talk about
We read 337 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very competent, thorough and explained the issues clearly and a nice person.”
“They explained things clearly and worked neatly and efficiently.”
“…what was needed, and they would send me a quote for the repairs they never called back after a few look called the lady that answered said they will…”
“Good response to my phone call this morning, technician was very thorough and did a good job inspecting and filling me in on what needs to be done”
“Tri-County Aire now known as Tri-County Services is a complete and utter incompetent, disaster as an HVAC contractor.”
“Very professional and explaining things as they were happening.”
“We will highly recommend TriCounty Services for anything a homeowner would need for heating and air conditioning services.”
“What impressed me most was how affordable the repair was.”
“An absolute rip off, especially if you know the actual cost of replacement parts.”
“Giovanni provided Excellent service and solved our HVAC problem in midst of a heat wave and was very honest.”
“They lied to me about equipment and said they would fix and never did.”
People customers mention
Angel26 reviews
Giovanni22 reviews
Martin13 reviews
Aire8 reviews
Art7 reviews
Josh5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired TriCounty Services for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
ELIZABETH3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Very competent, thorough and explained the issues clearly and a nice person. Highly recommend..
Paid $1–200Reasonable price
Marion6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Everyone from the first phone call to inquire, to the finish product!! The people who helped: Ysenia (sp?), Martin, Marcos and Art. All great & professional. Now home owner so I had questions that they answered for me. Thank you so much!!
Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent cleaningService not listed
Nancy9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Service was exceptional and they are very thorough and professional. I’d definitely recommend them.
Paid $1–200Reasonable priceService not listed
Susie6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Marcos did a great job cleaning the inside of my dryer as well as the long vent duct to the exterior. They explained things clearly and worked neatly and efficiently. We will definitely use TriCounty again next time!
Paid $200–400Reasonable priceService not listed
Mike2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Great service. Martin explained what he did, answered all my questions, and helped me set up my next appointment.
Paid $1–200Great priceA/C system maintenance
Carolyn5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Martin was exceptional. He explained every little detail on what he was doing . His customer service was excellent couldn’t ask for anyone better.
Paid $400–600Reasonable priceA/C system maintenance
Melissa, thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We truly appreciate your kind feedback about Martin and are grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us!
ELIZABETH PERRY3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews ELIZABETH has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very competent, thorough and explained the issues clearly and a nice person. Highly recommend..
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $1–200
Response from the owner · a day ago
Elizabeth, thank you for the review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure working with you. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Marion Mc6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marion has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Everyone from the first phone call to inquire, to the finish product!! The people who helped: Ysenia (sp?), Martin, Marcos and Art. All great & professional. Now home owner so I had questions that they answered for me. Thank you so much!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $2,000+
Services: HVAC system maintenance, HVAC duct & vent cleaning, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience from your very first phone call through the completion of your project! Martin, Marcos, and Art will be very happy to hear your appreciation. We are always here to answer any questions and make sure you feel confident and comfortable as a homeowner. Thank you again for choosing TriCounty Services!
David Strouse13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Good response to my phone call this morning, technician was very thorough and did a good job inspecting and filling me in on what needs to be done
Price assessment: Great price
Services: HVAC system maintenance, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you David for the great feedback! We're thrilled our team could respond quickly and give you a thorough inspection today. We appreciate you and for choosing TriCounty Services as your provider.
Nancy Robbins9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nancy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marcos was prompt and very professional. An impressionable young man.
Price assessment: Not sure
Price: $1–200
Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Kenneth, thank you for your kind words and feedback! We’re glad to hear Marcos was prompt and professional. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and recognize his efforts! Thank you for choosing TriCounty Services and trusting our team.
Laurie Allen4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laurie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Needed a 2nd air return vent installed, and Marcos did a highly professional level of workmanship, and thorough cleanup at the end.
Services: Heating system repair
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re so happy to hear that Marcos took such great care of your home and that you were pleased with his workmanship and cleanup. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Marcos. We appreciate the trust you put in our team. Thank you for choosing us!
Carol Lang4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you so much, Robert, for the 5-star review! We pride ourselves on being fast, responsive, and ready to help whenever you need us, so it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to working with you again!