Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation
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Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation

Air Conditioning & Heating

Certified Pro
602-932-0555
Licensed & Insured
3rd year as a Best Pick

Hours of Operation

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Business Address

4127 E. University Drive

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Company Details

Services Offered

  • Ductwork Repair and Installation
  • Energy Audits
  • Furnace Repair, Installation, and Replacement
  • HVAC Design and Consultation
  • HVAC System Maintenance
  • HVAC System Repair, Installation, and Replacement
  • Heat Pump Repair, Installation, and Replacement
  • Indoor Air Quality Solutions
  • Thermostat Installation, Repair, and Replacement
  • Zoning Systems

Services Not Offered

The company does not offer spray foam insulation or duct cleaning.

Minimum Job

  • $1,000 minimum for installations

Warranty

  • 10-year extended installation warranty
  • 10-year parts warranties
  • 10-year to 12-year compressor warranties
  • 2-year standard installation warranty

Employee Information

Not specified

Insurance Coverage

General Liability Insurance

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Company History

Ideal was founded in 2009.

Distinctions

  • 2023 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year award winner
  • BPI Certified Building Analyst

Customer Benefits

Free Estimates

About this company

"Our goal is to change the way air conditioning is commonly done by doing air conditioning done right! From customer service to sales and installation, we are all working toward the same goal: a better environment for people to live in. If you're looking for a performance-driven HVAC and insulation team, you've found us."

— Elena Chrimat, Co-owner

License

ROC 276318

Ratings & Reviews

Compiled Score:

Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation has received 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 800 customer reviews. Learn about Our Research Process.

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Peggy Nannenga

Peggy Nannenga

2 months ago

I had a great experience with Ideal Air and was fortunate to have David C as my technician. David was honest, professional, and clearly knows his trade inside and out. What I appreciated most was his transparency. He didn't just tell me what was wrong he showed pictures and explained everything to me. I never felt pressured to fix anything which is rare in this industry. It was a very refreshing experience to work with someone knowledgeable and straightforward.

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Brady Peneton

Brady Peneton

8 months ago

I recently had Ideal Air Conditioning & Insulation replace my AC system and add ductwork. The installation crew did a fantastic job — they were thorough, professional, and clearly skilled. The new return they installed greatly improved static pressure, and the system now operates much more efficiently. Their pricing was competitive compared to other bids I received, and they offered a strong overall value for the work performed. That said, I did run into a few bumps during the process. Coordinating with my home warranty company proved difficult — Ideal did provide diagnostic information, but follow-through on some requests and communication around those requests could have been smoother. On one of my early calls, the person who answered sounded a bit annoyed, and on subsequent calls I’ve occasionally felt like my call might be inconveniencing them. Also, while their website lists “24-hour service,” it’s not obvious that this is meant for emergency situations only, and their standard business hours aren’t made clear online. Overall, though, I’m happy with the quality of the installation and the results. I’m confident the improvements will pay off in comfort and performance, and I appreciate the team’s skill and professionalism.

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Geoffrey Hatch

Geoffrey Hatch

9 months ago

I actually googled Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation as a second bid. I had a Mitsubishi Mini / Split in my 2 car garage in Desert Ridge house. I wanted the same installed in our new house in Cave Creek 2 car garage/ 1 car garage before moving in. My first bid was the company that installed the Mitsubishi, but now wanted to install a Trane Mini/ Split ( was low-balled--extremely low price). Ideal Electric company sent Ryan Tracey ( engineer- efficiency expert ) out to survey garages at the new house. He was professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. Later that day we decided to go with Ideal. After signing a contract, we were quickly contacted by their office personnel Elaine Reid. We decided to have Ideal install two 1 ton Mitsubishi Mini/ Splits. Excellent choice and quality ( installed June, 2025). Eric, Mike, and Jamie his team did a great job installing our 1 ton Mitsubishi. They showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves, and were very professional. They installed two wall quality units on June16,2025 at a fair price. Excellent communication before, during, and after installation. Unusual occurrence one Mini /Split remote ( brand new ) did not work effectively. No hassles. They replaced it with a new one and personally delivered it to my house a month later. I would highly recommended Ideal Air Conditioning to anyone needing a new A/C unit.

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Stephanie Baldwin

Stephanie Baldwin

2 months ago

I met the team from IDEAL at the Phoenix Home Show and scheduled a tune-up for my A/C units. Matt addressed some issues in our new home and we hired him to make the fixes so our units ran more efficiently. I’ve got to say - Matt and everyone in this company truly care about their customers and they go the extra mile to help us. The phone communications I’ve had with Elaine were great (she’s very empathetic), and Brian came out to do an energy audit and helped my husband and I see where we could save money if some changes were made. Overall, I would definitely recommend IDEAL to anyone who lives in the area and needs a heating and air conditioning company they can trust. I’m so happy I found them!

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Ryan Denaro

Ryan Denaro

10 months ago

I had a great experience with this company! We had a LOT of work done at our house to reinsulate our house, correct duct work issues, and correct some issues with our AC air handler setup. All of the workers I spoke with were pleasant and informative when answering all the questions I had. The team worked efficiently and finished the project in two days, as they originally quoted. Communications with the main office were always pleasant and easy. Since the work has been completed, I have noticed an immediate improvement in the performance of my home's ability to stay cool, even in the hot 115° AZ weather. The ductwork functions much better now and the airflow feels much stronger than it used to be at the vents.

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Service Area

Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation serves 24 cities in the Phoenix area.

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Cities Served

Avondale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Laveen, Litchfield Park, Luke Air Force Base, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Waddell, Youngtown

Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation FAQ

Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation is a full-service HVAC and home energy efficiency contractor, specializing in the repair, maintenance, installation, and replacement of HVAC systems, furnaces, heat pumps, and mini-splits. The company also offers solutions for thermostats, zoning systems, indoor air quality solutions, air duct sealing and replacement, energy audits, and insulation. Please note that Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation does not offer spray foam insulation or duct cleaning.

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