About Us

Comfort Today.
Efficiency Tomorrow.

At Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning, we're more than just an HVAC company. We're a team of dedicated professionals who care about your comfort. With honest service, expert workmanship, and top-of-the-line products, we treat every home and business like our own.

Honest Reliable

Honest & Reliable

We believe in doing the right thing and standing behind our work.

Experienced Team

Experienced Team

Certified technicians with years of hands-on HVAC experience.

Quality Products

Quality Products

We install top-rated products built for efficiency and reliability.

Community Focused

Proud to serve the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas.

Our Story

Built on Referrals. Run on Integrity.

At Advanced Heating & Air, we’re more than just an HVAC company—we’re a family-owned and operated business dedicated to keeping our neighbors comfortable year-round.
Founded in 2008, Advanced Heating & Air was built on a simple principle: treat every customer like family and every home as if it were our own. For over 17 years, we’ve proudly served homeowners and businesses throughout Temecula Valley and the surrounding communities with honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Leading our team is owner Steve Shettleroe, who brings more than 29 years of hands-on HVAC experience to every project. Throughout his career, Steve has seen the industry change dramatically, but one thing has remained constant—his commitment to doing the job right the first time. His extensive knowledge and passion for helping customers have become the foundation of the company’s reputation.

Licensed, certified & fully insured

Transparent pricing & financing

Background-checked, drug-screened team

Emergency service available

Our Team

Meet the People Behind Your Comfort

Our team is the heart of what we do. Get to know the experts who keep your home and business comfortable year-round.

Leadership

Steve Shettleroe

Steve Shettleroe

Owner & Operator

Working owner leading every project with honesty, expert workmanship and a do-it-right-the-first-time standard.

Ryan Bales

Ryan Bales

General Manager

Oversees daily operations, the warehouse and our service and install teams so every job runs right.

Office & CUstomer Care

Denise Emerson

Denise Emerson

HR | Bookeeper | Office Manager

Keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly so our field teams can focus on you.

Crystal Morrow

Crystal Morrow

Marketing Manager | CSR

Leads our marketing and education efforts — and helps customers schedule and stay informed as our secondary CSR.

Lori Hitchcock

Lori Hitchcock

Dispatcher | CSR

Our communication hub — scheduling, dispatching and keeping you informed from first call to finished job.

Service & Comfort Advisors

Danny Morrow

Danny Morrow

Comfort Advisor & Service Technician

Expert diagnostics and honest, no-pressure advice to help families choose repair or replacement with confidence.

Matt Peterson

Matt Peterson

Service Technician

In the trade since 1995 — decades of troubleshooting know-how on everything from legacy to high-efficiency systems.

Installation Team

Ron Matthews

Ron Matthews

Installation Manager

Four decades in HVAC, leading our installation department and the standards behind every system we install.

Austin Kato

Austin Kato

Lead Installer

Leads installs with attention to detail and long-term performance in mind — and treats every home with care.

Weston Reif

Weston Reif

Install Technician

Learned the trade side by side with his dad — now bringing that craftsmanship to every install.

Isac Garcia

Isac Garcia

Install Technician

Learning the trade the right way alongside our veteran crew, one clean install at a time.




Johnny Aldana

Johnny Aldana

Install Technician

Hands-on, respectful of every property, and building his skills next to installers with decades in the trade.Leads installs with attention to detail and long-term performance in mind — and treats every home with care.

Built on Referrals. Run on Integrity.

What sets us apart isn’t just our experience—it’s our approach.

While many companies focus on sales, we focus on solutions. We believe customers deserve honest advice, transparent pricing, and options that fit their needs and budget. Whether it’s a simple repair, preventative maintenance, a complete system replacement, or improving indoor air quality, our goal is always to provide long-term comfort and peace of mind.

As a local family-owned business, we’re deeply connected to the communities we serve, including Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding areas. Our customers aren’t just account numbers—they’re our neighbors, friends, and fellow community members.

Over the years, we’ve built our business through referrals, repeat customers, and the trust we’ve earned one family at a time. We take pride in showing up when we say we will, communicating honestly, and standing behind our work.

When you choose Advanced Heating & Air, you’re choosing a company backed by nearly three decades of industry expertise, a commitment to quality, and a team that genuinely cares about your comfort.

We’re not the biggest HVAC company in Southern California—and we’re proud of that. It allows us to provide the personal attention, accountability, and customer experience that larger corporations often can’t match.

From our family to yours, thank you for trusting Advanced Heating & Air. We look forward to serving your home and helping your family stay comfortable for years to come.

Advanced Heating & Air

Experience You Can Trust. Service You Can Feel.

What Our Customers Say About Us

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Excellent, knowledgeable, fair. My go to from now on. Thanks guys
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K Wehus
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It's very difficult to find an HVC company that first of all knows what they're doing and fixes problems extremely fast and does not gouge Their administrative support system for identifying exactly what you need is superior Steve and his team have pulled us out of more than one situation with our Airbnb.. It's OK if you don't use them that way they won't get too big and they'll always be as great as they are lol
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Paul Mullin
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A great experience! Danny arrived promptly, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He quickly diagnosed our system and resolved all issues at a reasonable price. Highly recommend this family owned and operated business.
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J. Casey Rue
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Advanced Heating and Air is a great company. I’ve worked with them numerous times on our commercial properties and at my home and will definitely work with them again. I highly recommend their services!
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terry hill
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Very honest something that’s very hard to find in companies and people these days
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Becky Burgess
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I been using Advanced Heating and A/C for years and have always been happy with their service. Very professional, prompt, and friendly.
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Lane Rose
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Daniel did an excellent job fixing our a.c.. Was very thorough and explained everything to us. Recommend highly.
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Mary Rose
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I had a great experience with Advance Heating & Air Cond. The technicians at were the best. Their commitment to solving the problem , teamwork and professionalism was a breath of fresh air. I strongly recommend !
292 Five-star Reviews

300+ Five-star Reviews

4.9 ★ on Google

Licensed & Insured

Licensed & Insured

Ca License #916901

Over 20+ Years

Highly Trained

Technicians

Google Guaranteed

Google Guaranteed

Background Checked

Over 20+ Years

Over 20+ Years

Experience

Over 20+ Years

Same-Day/Next Day Service

Available 7 days

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: It’s recommended to have your air conditioner professionally serviced at least once or twice a year to keep it running efficiently and prevent breakdowns.

A: This can be caused by dirty filters, low refrigerant, blocked vents, thermostat issues, or compressor problems. A professional inspection can identify the exact cause.

A: Air filters should be cleaned or replaced every 1–3 months, depending on usage, indoor air quality, and the type of filter.

A: For comfort and energy efficiency, a setting between 24–26°C (75–78°F) is often recommended.

A: Water leaks are usually caused by a clogged drain line, dirty filters, frozen evaporator coils, or improper installation.

A: With proper maintenance, most air conditioning systems last around 10–15 years.

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