Licensed HVAC Contractor • CA #1041440
North County's Trusted Cooling & Heating Experts
AC repair, installation, heating, and commercial refrigeration for Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, and all of North County San Diego.
What We Do
Our HVAC Services
From emergency repairs at 2 AM to full system installations, we handle every aspect of residential and commercial climate control.
AC Repair
Fast diagnosis and repair for all makes and models. We fix it right the first time so your home stays cool when it matters most.
Schedule Repair →AC Installation
New system installs sized and matched to your space. We work with top brands and back every installation with a workmanship guarantee.
Get a Quote →Heating
Furnace repair, heat pump service, and heater installation. When those rare cold San Diego nights hit, you'll be ready.
Book Service →Refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration for restaurants, bars, and retail. Walk-in coolers, reach-ins, ice machines — installed and maintained.
Learn More →Emergency 24/7
AC dies at midnight? We answer. 24/7 emergency service across North County with fast response times and upfront pricing.
Call 24/7 →Preventive Maintenance
Annual tune-ups catch small problems before they become big bills. Extend your system's life and keep efficiency high year-round.
Schedule Tune-Up →Why 1st Choice
Built on Honest Work & Fair Pricing
We're a licensed, local HVAC contractor based right here in Escondido. Every technician is background-checked, trained, and treats your home like their own.
- Licensed and insured — CA Contractor License #1041440
- Upfront pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges
- Same-day service available for most repairs
- Serving all of North County San Diego and surrounding areas
- All major HVAC brands serviced and installed
The 1st Choice Difference
What Sets Us Apart
Three things every homeowner and business owner deserves from their HVAC contractor.
Honest Diagnosis
We tell you what's actually wrong — not what costs the most. If a $12 capacitor fixes it, that's what we replace. Period.
Fast Response
Most calls answered in under a minute. Most repairs completed same day. In Escondido's summer heat, speed matters.
Fair Pricing
Flat-rate quotes before any work starts. No hourly billing surprises. You approve the price, then we get to work.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from real customers across North County San Diego.
Called Cory at 8:00am Sunday, he was at our house by 10:30am and we had AC by 11:15. Highly recommend.
Yahoo Local
Our AC went out and we have 2 small children. Corey came out and got our AC back up and running better than ever. Price was more than fair.
Yahoo Local
Very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly. They will not up sell but only do what is necessary to get your system functioning properly.
Yahoo Local
Don't Sweat It. Call 1st Choice.
24/7 emergency service across all of North County San Diego.
Call (760) 234-9239 → Or schedule online Request a Quote →Get in Touch
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