If you’re comparing HVAC companies, you’re doing the right thing. Here’s what the public records show — so you can make the best decision for your home.
| Metric | The Cooling Company | Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Family-Owned (Santana Family) | Family-Owned |
| Years in Business | 15 years (est. 2011) | 46 years (est. 1980) |
| NSCB License Type? | C-21 (Full Mechanical) | C-21 (Full Mechanical) |
| NSCB Bid Limit? | $700,000 | $500,000 |
| License Status | Active | Active |
| Dual HVAC + Plumbing License? | Yes (C-21 + C-1D) | No |
| Google Rating | 4.9 stars (740+ reviews) | 4.6 stars (76+ reviews) |
| BBB Rating | A+ (Accredited) | A+ (Accredited) |
| 24/7 Emergency Service | Yes | No |
| Service Categories | 17 (HVAC + Plumbing) | 7 (HVAC Only) |
| Service Area Coverage | 14 communities | 3 communities |
| Service | TCC | Sahara |
|---|---|---|
| AC Installation | Yes | Yes |
| AC Maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| AC Repair | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial HVAC | Yes | — |
| Drain Cleaning | Yes | — |
| Ductwork | Yes | — |
| Furnace Installation | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace Repair | Yes | Yes |
| Heat Pumps | Yes | — |
| Heating Installation | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Repair | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor Air Quality | Yes | — |
| Mini-Splits | Yes | — |
| New Construction | Yes | — |
| Plumbing | Yes | — |
| Thermostats | Yes | — |
| Water Heaters | Yes | — |
“I’m Frank Camble, General Manager at The Cooling Company. I’ve put my personal cell number on this page because I believe you should be able to talk directly to the people behind any company you trust with your home. If you’re comparing us with Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating — you should be comparing. Call or text me directly at (702) 747-4469. I’ll answer any question you have. No sales pitch. Just a straight conversation about what’s best for your home. That’s the kind of company we are.”
— Frank Camble, General Manager, The Cooling Company
Yes, Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating holds NSCB License #0017859 (C-21) with a status of "active" and a bid limit of $500,000. Data verified from Nevada State Contractors Board public records.
Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating has a A+ BBB rating and is BBB accredited.
Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating has approximately 76 Google reviews with a 4.6-star rating as of our last verification.
Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating is Family-owned since 1980. President: Rodney Blake Ballard. One of the longest-operating HVAC companies in Las Vegas (46 years). Bond not required (long-standing licensee).. The Cooling Company is family-owned by the Santana family and has served Las Vegas since 2011.
Based on NSCB records, Sahara Air Conditioning & Heating does not hold a plumbing license (C-1D). The Cooling Company holds both a C-21 HVAC license and a C-1D plumbing license, meaning one company handles both your HVAC and plumbing needs.
We encourage you to independently verify all information. Here are the public record sources we use: