In this episode of Small Business Voice with Jeanette Forni, hosts Jeanette Forni and guest host Justin Duncan sit down with Enrique Calderon of Evolution Heating and Cooling, a locally owned HVAC company serving the Central Valley from Madera to Stockton. Enrique pulls back the curtain on how private-equity-owned HVAC companies are quoting customers outrageous prices — including one recent $57,000 quote for a straightforward AC replacement — and explains how his team offers fair, transparent pricing instead.
The conversation covers practical homeowner solutions: why AC unit placement matters, how financing terms can quietly balloon costs if customers aren't careful, and why Enrique steers most customers toward shorter loan terms. He and Jeanette also dig into mini-split systems — what they are, how much they cost (roughly $3,000–$6,500 installed), and how multi-zone setups can solve uneven cooling between rooms without the risks of old, rodent-infested ductwork.
Enrique closes by highlighting Evolution Heating and Cooling's free second-opinion service, aimed at protecting Central Valley homeowners — especially seniors on fixed incomes — from being overcharged. Listeners can reach Enrique directly at 209-216-7240 or visit evolutionheatingandcooling.com.
