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Marlin Services

Updated 2026-08-04 · 3,430 reviewed · 448 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(25) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
AC Repair & InstallationHeating & Furnace Services
Marlin Services
Services
AC Repair & Installation, Heating & Furnace Services
Reviews
25

What recent reviews say

Older reviews praise individual technicians (Rob, Robert, Anselmo) for professionalism and responsiveness. Serious complaints from 6-11 years ago describe poor AC unit selection, installation damage, and a defunct service department that left customers without recourse after purchasing service contracts.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: Most recent review (1 star) is 2 years old and mentions non-functional phone line. Older complaints (6-11 years ago) describe systemic installation and service issues; more recent five-star reviews are sparse, making current service quality unclear.

Praised for
  • responsive, professional technicians
  • friendly, efficient service visits
  • same-day or prompt scheduling
  • staff knowledgeable and thorough
Watch-outs
  • discontinued or defective units installed
  • warranty voided or not honored
  • service department no longer available
  • reliability issues recurring years after install
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Best for: homeowners seeking same-day AC or plumbing service in the South Mountain Village area.
Think twice if: past warranty disputes and service department closure reported; unit quality and installation consistency unclear.

Strengths

  • individual technicians consistently praised for professionalism
  • prompt scheduling and same-day appointments offered
  • long operating history (30+ years claimed)

Worth knowing

  • Technicians named include Robert (Rob), Anselmo, Lonnie, Cole, and Norm
  • Staff member Dorena praised for scheduling and knowledge
  • One customer purchased 10-year service contract as compensation but found service department no longer operational
  • Customer reported multiple neighborhood homes with improper AC installations by Marlin

What reviews say by service

AC Repair & Installation
Technician skill praised, but major concerns about unit selection, installation quality, and post-sale warranty support.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.7 average across the 391 ac repair & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 61
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-04