Common problems
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- High energy bills without explanation
- No heat or uneven heat between rooms
Services
- Furnace and boiler repair
- Seasonal tune-ups
- Thermostat installation
If it's urgent: Gas smell or a carbon monoxide alarm? Get everyone out and call 911 or the gas utility.
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Local rules
Ask about utility rebates before you replace equipment. PG&E and other local programs have offered incentives for efficient systems and heat pumps at various times. In California, licenses for heating and air conditioning contractors come from the Contractors State License Board.
Hayward runs its own water system, supplied by the SFPUC from Hetch Hetchy. The Hayward Fault creeps through downtown and visibly bends curbs near the old City Hall. Wastewater from homes here goes to the city's Water Pollution Control Facility, and permits run through the City of Hayward Building Division. Cal State East Bay sits in the Hayward hills.
The local picture in Hayward
Hayward Regional Shoreline runs along the Bay. The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is on the marsh.
Hillside homes have views over the Bay. Many mid-century homes have ducts in a crawl space or attic that were never sealed, and leaks there waste a lot of heated or cooled air. BART has Hayward and South Hayward stations.
Many older homes near the Bay were built without central air, and ductless mini-splits are a popular way to add cooling. Many homes sit on slab foundations.
Before the visit
Check and replace the air filter before the visit, since a clogged one causes many problems on its own.
Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.
When it's time for a pro
What usually prompts a call:
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
- No heat or uneven heat between rooms
How we connect you
- Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
- We hand the job to an independent heating and cooling company active in Hayward.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Common questions
Is it safe to run my AC if it's making a noise?
Rattles from loose panels are minor. Grinding, squealing or burning smells are not. Turn it off and call.
Is it safe to run my AC if it's making a noise?
Rattles from loose panels are minor. Grinding, squealing or burning smells are not. Turn it off and call.
Which parts of Hayward can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Mission-Garin, Tennyson, Southgate and Jackson Triangle and other parts of Hayward, across 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545, 94587. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
Any Hayward details worth mentioning when I call?
Most homes are 1950s and 1960s tract houses. Hayward Executive Airport is owned by the city. Hayward once had major fruit canneries. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Should I repair or replace my system?
It depends on age, repair cost and how well it works. Ask for both options in writing, including efficiency and any rebates, and compare.
If the problem changes before the visit, mention it when the pro reaches out.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Hayward, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94541, 94542, 94544, 94545, 94587
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