When your AC starts acting up, it doesn’t just break down overnight.
There are warning signs that it’s time to call in the pros—and the earlier you catch them, the more money (and sweat) you save.
At Piggies Air Conditioning, we know West Covina summers are no joke. That’s why our experienced, background-checked techs are on-call with same-day service, no appointment fee with repair, and transparent pricing you can trust.
Here are 5 signs your AC needs repair:
1. Weird Noises or Smells
If your AC sounds like it’s about to launch into orbit—or smells funky—it could mean loose parts, mold buildup, or even burnt wiring. That’s your cue to call in a certified pro.
2. Weak or Uneven Airflow
If one room feels like the Arctic and the other feels like a sauna, your system isn’t distributing air properly. It could be your compressor or ductwork.
3. Sky-High Energy Bills
A sudden spike in your electricity bill? Your AC might be overworking due to clogged filters, dirty coils, or aging components.
4. Short Cycling
If your unit turns off and on frequently, that’s a big red flag. It puts stress on the system and shortens its life span.
5. Warm Air Instead of Cool
The most obvious one. If it’s blowing warm air, your refrigerant levels might be off, or you could have a broken compressor.
🔧 Why Choose Piggies Air Conditioning?
✅ Daikin Comfort Pro Partner – We install only the best
✅ 12-Year Equipment Warranties
✅ Family Owned & Operated
✅ Licensed, Insured, Background-Checked
✅ Free UV Light With New HVAC Installation
📍 Servicing West Covina, Covina, Pasadena, Altadena, and more!
💨 Need Help Now?
Don’t sweat it. Literally.
📞 Call us at (626) 676-2592
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Customer Testimonials
Ruben and team at Piggies Air Conditioning were amazing to work with. They got our AC installed and our old unit removed within 1 day and at a great price. We highly recommend Piggies Air Conditioning!
Remi S.
Ruben from Piggies went above and beyond when he came to provide us with a quote for doing some duct work. He was also able to identify the underlying problem as to why we have been having a major issue with our heat in our office suite. He took photos, explained the issue, what he could and could not do, and what to communicate to our property owner. He spent far longer answering questions and finding the source of an issue that wasn't even the reason why he was onsite. EXCELLENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE!
CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Heather S.
Piggies AC is hands down my favorite HVAC contractor. Ruben truly cares about true home comfort. If I could leave 10 stars I would. Thanks Piggies
Daniel C.
I recently had my air conditioning unit serviced by Ruben, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, the experience was smooth and professional. He arrived on time, was incredibly knowledgeable, and explained the issue in a way that was easy to understand. He worked efficiently, resolved the problem quickly, and made sure everything was functioning perfectly before leaving.
I highly recommend this company for anyone needing AC repair or maintenance. I'll definitely be calling them again for any future needs!
I highly recommend this company for anyone needing AC repair or maintenance. I'll definitely be calling them again for any future needs!
Lizette A.
I called piggies to get an estimate on a new AC unit I spoke to Ruben. He gave me a quote came out and did the job. Ruben and his crew did an awesome job. I highly recommend them. (Piggies air conditioning ) has My business from now and I'm going to recommend them to friends and family
Jose R.
First of all I NEVER do reviews or rate any company or product. But, Piggies Air Conditioning did an amazing job at a GREAT price! I always get at least 3 estimates, and in this particular situation, I had at least 5. These guys were the most reasonable by several thousand dollars, with BETTER equipment that the others! Our ac and heat package is at least a 17 seer system, which is top of the line! I've been in the construction business my entire life, and dealt with many companies from all the trades. It really doesn't get any better than Piggies! This company and its personnel were on time, and courteous, which is hard to come by these days. Ruben, Luis were very professional, and I was in constant contact with them throughout the job. The Daikin product is one of the best in the world! I'm giving Piggies two thumbs way up!
John D
Piggies AC responded thru Yelp when I was looking for AC service. Ruben responded promptly and went over the detail of the service to clean the evap coil and provided reasonable quote. Their tech was courteous and completed the cleaning timely and satisfactorily.
Tony T.
Urgent commercial need
I had the pleasure of experiencing outstanding service and professionalism from Ruben, and I am beyond impressed. From the moment I first contacted them, by phone and follow up communication via email for my quotes. The attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident.
Ruben, was incredibly responsive, addressing all my inquiries promptly and with clear, thorough explanations. Their dedication to understanding and meeting my needs was remarkable.
Ruben, went above and beyond to ensure that everything was handled seamlessly, demonstrating not just professionalism, but also a sincere dedication to customer satisfaction.
I can't recommend Piggies air Conditioning/Ruben highly enough. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise with exceptional service, look no further. They are a true example of what outstanding professionalism should be.
I had the pleasure of experiencing outstanding service and professionalism from Ruben, and I am beyond impressed. From the moment I first contacted them, by phone and follow up communication via email for my quotes. The attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident.
Ruben, was incredibly responsive, addressing all my inquiries promptly and with clear, thorough explanations. Their dedication to understanding and meeting my needs was remarkable.
Ruben, went above and beyond to ensure that everything was handled seamlessly, demonstrating not just professionalism, but also a sincere dedication to customer satisfaction.
I can't recommend Piggies air Conditioning/Ruben highly enough. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise with exceptional service, look no further. They are a true example of what outstanding professionalism should be.
Mari H.
Our AC gave out today and Piggies was able to come by and fix it same day. I am so grateful for Ruben's honesty about our AC issue and was SO RELIEVED that he was able to fix it right away! They have earned a customer for life. Thank you so much!!!
Michelle C.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Piggies Air Conditioning, and I can't recommend them enough! From the moment I contacted Ruben, their team displayed an impressive level of knowledge and experience in the field. They answered all of my MANY questions with ease and friendliness and provided insights that really helped me understand my options and the scope of work as a whole. The communication throughout the process was fantastic. They kept me informed every step of the way, which was especially reassuring as a new homeowner navigating this kind of installation for the first time. I felt confident in their expertise and reccomendations they presented for our new HVAC sytems. When it came time for the installation, I was blown away by how efficient and professional the team was. They did a fantastic job with the installation itself and left the area spotless afterward. It was clear they respected our home as if it were their own, which is surprisingly rare in certain service fields, and greatly appreciated. Overall, my experience with Piggies Air Conditioning was excellent, and I would gladly recommend them to anyone in need of HVAC services.
Nikki G.
Rubén was great! The installation process from start to finish was smooth. He answered every question in a timely matter. Would highly recommend Piggies AC . In fact, recommended Ruben with a few colleagues who are planning on replacing their AC.
Ernesto S.
I recently had Piggies Air Conditioning service my home, and overall, the experience was great!
The technician arrived on time, which I really appreciated given how crucial air conditioning is in this heat. Ruben was professional and friendly, explaining what he was doing throughout the process. The issue I had was diagnosed fairly quickly, and they provided me with a few options on how to fix it. The pricing was transparent, and I didn't feel like there were any hidden costs, which is always a plus when it comes to service calls like these. Highly recommend this company!
The technician arrived on time, which I really appreciated given how crucial air conditioning is in this heat. Ruben was professional and friendly, explaining what he was doing throughout the process. The issue I had was diagnosed fairly quickly, and they provided me with a few options on how to fix it. The pricing was transparent, and I didn't feel like there were any hidden costs, which is always a plus when it comes to service calls like these. Highly recommend this company!
Anthony V.
Wow!! Life saver, quick and efficient! Amazing!! Supper sweet guy! Cost effective and very professional. Overall great experience will definitely be using his services again.
Karina G.
Professionalism & Quality work at its utmost best!
1st & foremost, huge shout out to Ruben thank u so so much for reaching out & making things happen SO FAST! I was so surprised since i had reached out to a couple different places who lagged on even answering calls, messages, etc.
Ruben was also very informative & taught me ALOT that i didnt know about.
Also cant leave the amazing Luis & Miles out of
this review.
They came, they saw, they conquered!
And they worked pretty swiftly too, felt very comfy around em, loved their personalities, great attitude, work ethic, professionalism, had some really good convos & they still got the job done lightning fast
SUPER HUGE SHOUT OUT & THANKS for everything guys! Definitely recommending u guys to everyone i know.
1st & foremost, huge shout out to Ruben thank u so so much for reaching out & making things happen SO FAST! I was so surprised since i had reached out to a couple different places who lagged on even answering calls, messages, etc.
Ruben was also very informative & taught me ALOT that i didnt know about.
Also cant leave the amazing Luis & Miles out of
this review.
They came, they saw, they conquered!
And they worked pretty swiftly too, felt very comfy around em, loved their personalities, great attitude, work ethic, professionalism, had some really good convos & they still got the job done lightning fast
SUPER HUGE SHOUT OUT & THANKS for everything guys! Definitely recommending u guys to everyone i know.
Charlene B.
Ruben was very responsive and quick to assess. Gave really great advice and cares about the service he provides. Looking forward to using Piggies for HVAC issues and maintenance.
Tran L.
Overall great job replacing our antiquated AC unit. The evaluation and detail is a big deal to us. Rueben explained all the techincal aspects and gave us great
recommendations and feedback. The actual installation was painless and unremarkable, his AC experts got it done, got it cleaned and most importantly got it right. Rueben even went a step further to assure we had
protection from the coming rain, that is service unheard of these days. His price was competitive and a REAL value for the service we recieved. Using anyone else for your AC needs, would be a huge mistake. We thank them again and will recommend to everyone.
recommendations and feedback. The actual installation was painless and unremarkable, his AC experts got it done, got it cleaned and most importantly got it right. Rueben even went a step further to assure we had
protection from the coming rain, that is service unheard of these days. His price was competitive and a REAL value for the service we recieved. Using anyone else for your AC needs, would be a huge mistake. We thank them again and will recommend to everyone.
Therese F.
I am a realtor in Los Angeles, and while we were getting ready to sell my clients home in Pasadena, an inspector from another company backed into my clients air conditioner. I was referred to Piggies AC by another trusted client so I called them. I talked to Ruben, he answered the phone right away, answered some of my initial questions, and was able to get me an appointment just two days later. On site Ruben was there on time, was extremely knowledgeable, And told us the best course of action to get the AC unit back in good working order. A day or two later he sent us an invoice and his prices were very reasonable. I am happy, Client is happy, thank you Ruben!
Woody M.
Leaving a 5-star review just after the initial inspection because I was blown away by Ruben's professionalism.
Echoing a lot of the other reviews here, Piggies Air Conditioning responds so quickly to requests (even though I actually accidentally sent in multiple requests on my side without responding, oops!)
They were able to come do a FREE energy audit and initial inspection on the same day and Ruben was amazing at explaining his thoughts on our house's situation and what he thought was worth the money and wasn't worth the money.
I truly felt like he was trying to help me find the best solution to our issues instead of just trying to upsell us on everything and anything.
I'm definitely recommending this business to anyone I know if they want a trustworthy and realistic service, value, and quality.
Echoing a lot of the other reviews here, Piggies Air Conditioning responds so quickly to requests (even though I actually accidentally sent in multiple requests on my side without responding, oops!)
They were able to come do a FREE energy audit and initial inspection on the same day and Ruben was amazing at explaining his thoughts on our house's situation and what he thought was worth the money and wasn't worth the money.
I truly felt like he was trying to help me find the best solution to our issues instead of just trying to upsell us on everything and anything.
I'm definitely recommending this business to anyone I know if they want a trustworthy and realistic service, value, and quality.
Andrew T.