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    Business ProfileforAir Conditioning Specialists

    Heating and Air Conditioning

    Current Alerts For This Business

    There are 3 alerts for this business. See all alerts
    Pattern of Complaint:
    In July 2022 BBB investigated Air Conditioning Specialist business practices. This investigation was prompted by a pattern of consumer complaints alleging lack of communication from company, unfulfilled service contracts, and incomplete repairs or installations prompting maintenance, repairs, completion of installation contracts, contact from business and partial to full refunds. During the investigation it was revealed that Air Conditioning Specialist does not have a current 2023 business license according to the Commissioner of Revenue in Portsmouth, Virginia and is active and in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.  

    As of the date of this Business Profile, the company has had no reports posted to the BBB’s ScamTracker page: https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us

    On July 11, 2023 and again on July 24, 2023, BBB notified the company about the pattern of complaints alleging non-delivery of furniture and lack of communication prompting requests for delivery or refunds. Better Business Bureau requested information on how Air Conditioning Specialist was going to correct the pattern of customer complaints. 

    As of the date of this Business Profile, the company has not responded to BBB requests for how the company was going to correct their pattern of complaints.  
     
    Misuse of BBB Name and/or Logo:
    Air Conditioning Specialist has been the subject of a BBB advertising challenge referencing a logo violation on their website.

    The company's use of the BBB Accreditation Online seal implies that they are affiliated with the Better Business Bureau, yet our records show that they are not a BBB Accredited Business. Their use of the logo without permission constitutes trademark infringement and is a violation of the trademark rights of the International Associations of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (IABBB) 

    Upon request from the BBB, Wallace Tax Service has failed to remove “BBB Accredited Business” seal from their online advertising.
     

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.2/5stars

    Average of 10 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    29 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2618 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701-2701
    BBB File Opened:
    6/9/2004
    Years in Business:
    27
    Business Started:
    3/1/1997
    Business Incorporated:
    2/3/2003
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 2705097301 for this business, issued by Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations (DPOR)

    These agencies may include:

    Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations (DPOR)

    9960 Mayland Dr STE 400

    Richmond VA 23233

    (804) 367-8511

    http://www.dpor.virginia.gov

    BBB records show a license number of 05907282 for this business, issued by State Corporation Commission - Virginia

    These agencies may include:

    State Corporation Commission - Virginia

    Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main St.

    Richmond VA 23219

    (804) 371-9967

    https://www.scc.virginia.gov

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Air Conditioning Specialists, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Allan S. Smith, President
    • Crissy Smith, Administrator
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Crissy Smith, Administrator

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Allan S. Smith, President
    • Crissy Smith, Administrator
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying and servicing your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

    Customer Complaints

    29 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/18/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Complaint Details Unavailable

    Customer Reviews

    10 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Dallas W

    1 star

    05/22/2024

    The company response is terrible. During the time of Covid we had trouble getting someone to call us back to schedule our biannual service. This was part of a service agreement we had with them. You would think that if you had paid for a service agreement, they would be the ones calling to schedule the service. I went to their location and found someone in the door locked, but there was someone there. She did come to the door and we were able to get our service scheduled and completed. Even since Covid, their reputation for returning calls is terrible. We had a water leak on our hot water heater in February 2024. the response this time was good. They came out on 2/27/24 and made the required repairs. At this time we signed up for a 2 year service contract for ******** We have been calling for over a month now to get our spring service scheduled. The answering service says they will forward the message. Finally, on May 15th a technician called after i called and told they answering service that I thought they were out of business. She did forward that information and a technician called back. I missed the call, but he left me a message that was pretty gruff. he stated that they were NOT out of business, but did not comment on scheduling a service. Since then it has been it has been quiet, with no return calls from them. I drove by their address and the lot has been taken over by a used car lot next door and no trespassing signs all over the building. They should probably get a rating of ZERO!

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