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Whether it's a tune-up or a breakdown, we connect people in Oakland with independent HVAC companies that work in their neighborhood.

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Common problems

  • No heat or uneven heat between rooms
  • AC blowing warm air
  • High energy bills without explanation

Services

  • Central AC repair
  • Heat pump and mini-split service
  • Seasonal tune-ups

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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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repair payment is made to your pro.

Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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Local rules to know

In California, licenses for heating and air conditioning contractors come from the Contractors State License Board. Replacing a furnace, boiler or central air system usually needs a mechanical permit from the City of Oakland Planning and Building Department, which the installer normally pulls.

Hillside streets in Montclair are narrow and winding. The flatlands are often sunnier and warmer than the hills in summer. In short, water comes from EBMUD, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, sewer service from EBMUD's main wastewater treatment plant near the Bay Bridge, and permits come from the City of Oakland Planning and Building Department.

What Oakland housing means for HVAC service

Rockridge, Temescal and Glenview have many Craftsman bungalows and brown-shingle houses. Many older homes have raised wood foundations with a crawl space or basement.

Lake Merritt is a tidal lagoon in the middle of the city. Older homes often have radiators or boilers rather than ducts, so adding central air may mean ductless units or a high-velocity system. BART runs through Downtown, Fruitvale, Rockridge and West Oakland.

Many older homes near the Bay were built without central air, and ductless mini-splits are a popular way to add cooling. West Oakland has some of the oldest Victorian houses in the East Bay.

What to have ready

Write down the make and model from the label on your furnace, air handler or outdoor unit.

Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.

Common reasons for a call

Sound familiar?

  • High energy bills without explanation
  • No heat or uneven heat between rooms
  • AC blowing warm air

From call to visit

  1. Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
  2. A heating and cooling company with openings near Oakland gets the details.
  3. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

Common questions

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.

Do you cover Fruitvale and Temescal?

Most likely. We cover Fruitvale, Dimond, Glenview and Montclair and other parts of Oakland, across 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606 and others. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.

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.

Any Oakland details worth mentioning when I call?

The 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm destroyed about 3,000 homes, and the area was rebuilt to newer codes. The Port of Oakland is one of the busiest container ports on the West Coast. The Hayward Fault runs along the base of the Oakland hills. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.

Do I need a carbon monoxide detector?

If you have gas, oil or wood burning appliances or an attached garage, yes. Put one near sleeping areas and test it regularly.

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Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Oakland, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94705

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