Common problems
- AC blowing warm air
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Central AC repair
- Thermostat installation
If it's urgent: If the CO alarm sounds or you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas company from outside.
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Homes in Gilroy: what pros run into
Many homes have slab foundations. Christmas Hill Park sits along Uvas Creek.
Eagle Ridge is a golf course community on the west side. Cooling systems here run for long stretches, so coils, capacitors and drain lines tend to need attention sooner. Most homes were built from the 1980s on.
Many older homes near the Bay were built without central air, and ductless mini-splits are a popular way to add cooling. Gilroy Gardens is a family theme park on Hecker Pass Highway.
Who handles what in Gilroy
Natural gas in Gilroy comes from PG&E. Electricity comes from PG&E. If you ever smell gas, leave the building and call the gas utility from outside. In California, licenses for heating and air conditioning contractors come from the Contractors State License Board.
Gilroy's city-run water system pumps groundwater from local wells. Summer afternoons are much hotter than in San José. Wastewater from homes here goes to the South County Regional Wastewater Authority treatment plant, and permits run through the City of Gilroy Building Division. Gilroy Premium Outlets draws shoppers from around the region.
Common reasons for a call
Things people in Gilroy often describe:
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- No heat or uneven heat between rooms
Before you call
Write down the make and model from the label on your furnace, air handler or outdoor unit.
Make a list of questions so nothing gets forgotten during the visit.
How we connect you
- Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
- An outside heating and cooling company covering Gilroy picks it up.
- The pro reaches out to set a time and explain pricing.
Quick answers
Why is one room always colder or hotter?
Common causes include leaky or undersized ducts, closed vents, poor insulation or a system that's not balanced. A tech can measure airflow room by room.
Do I need my ducts cleaned?
Not on a fixed schedule. It can help after renovation dust, a pest problem or visible mold, but regular filter changes do most of the work.
Any Gilroy details worth mentioning when I call?
Gilroy calls itself the Garlic Capital of the World. Downtown on Monterey Street has older homes and storefronts. Gilroy is the southernmost city in Santa Clara County. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Do you cover Glen Loma Ranch and Glen Loma Ranch?
We look for independent pros across Gilroy, including Glen Loma Ranch, Las Animas, Northwest Gilroy and Hecker Pass, and ZIP codes . If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
Who issues permits for HVAC service work in Gilroy?
Permits in Gilroy go through the City of Gilroy Building Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the heating and cooling company whether yours does when you get the quote.
Keep pets in another room while the pro works.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Gilroy, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs:
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