Poor Work Environment - HVAC Sales ARS-Rescue Rooter Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay. Veteran sales reps made $70,000 - $120,000. They're operationally proficient. It's an efficient process from the sale to the install.

Cons

Poor work environment on the HVAC side. I was there 9 years. High turnover. 10 veteran salespeople. 24 new sales hires came and went in one year. 3 sales managers in 9 months. I'm tough enough. I played varsity sports. The email bullying and gaslighting are unnecessary. Borderline hazing - you're in Raleigh at 6pm thinking you'll have one more appointment closeby, then you get an appointment 2 hours away and get home at midnight. You'll work 16-hour days during the summer. Leave the house at 7am, drive an hour for appointments that start at 8am, get home at 10pm or later. Some appointments start at 9pm. Appointments on Sunday. 1 day off per week, but not if your numbers are low. You'll have to be on the phone following-up and selling to avoid probation. Lot of extra paperwork due to the Home Depot and Lowe's partnerships. Two top sales reps, 20+ year ARS veterans, left for other companies. At least 10 other industry veterans left due to the late hours and bad culture.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Great pay, amazing benefits, super easy if you’re a people person, amazing management team

Cons

Intensive KPI tracking, independent workload, not work life balance friendly. Your performance can be affected if you’re having a bad day. People treat you like scum of the earth

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ARS-Rescue Rooter Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with pay, benefits, and leadership. We recognize the role can feel performance-driven and sometimes demanding, and we continue working to ensure expectations are clear and balanced. We also understand the challenges of your role and the impact that can have day to day. Thanks for sharing your perspective and for the contributions you’ve made.
1.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You can take work truck home.

Cons

Management has created a challenging work environment where technician support and fair compensation do not appear to be priorities. There are no performance-based bonuses or consistent annual raises, despite strong expectations around sales. Call distribution lacks transparency, with higher-quality leads often going to a small, select group, making it difficult for others to perform at their full potential. Technicians are also expected to take calls after scheduled hours (8 AM – 4 PM), which impacts work-life balance. Additionally, time and travel policies raise concerns. Technicians clock in upon arrival at the customer’s location rather than when travel begins, even when jobs are over an hour away. This results in significant unpaid driving time, often exceeding two hours per day. In some cases, technicians are required to travel to appointments even when customers are unresponsive, leading to cancellations or reschedules without compensation for the time lost. Overall, the expectations placed on technicians are high, but the structure and support systems in place do not consistently reflect or reward that effort.

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ARS-Rescue Rooter Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback, and we recognize how concerning these experiences can be. We take issues around transparency, fair compensation, scheduling expectations, and travel time very seriously, and your comments highlight areas that require continued focus and accountability. Our goal is to create an environment where all technicians have equitable opportunities, clear support, and recognition that reflects their effort and performance. If you would be open to discussing further, please visit arsawaremobile.ethicspoint.com or call 833-633-7255.
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