Common problems
- High energy bills without explanation
- AC blowing warm air
- System short-cycling
Services
- Central AC repair
- Heat pump and mini-split service
- Seasonal tune-ups
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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What Richmond housing means for HVAC service
Marina Bay was redeveloped from shipyard land in the 1980s and 1990s. The Kaiser shipyards built 747 ships here during World War II.
Atchison Village was built as wartime housing. Additions are often served by a separate unit or a long duct run, which is a common reason one room never feels right. The Hayward Fault runs along the east side.
Many older homes near the Bay were built without central air, and ductless mini-splits are a popular way to add cooling. Many older homes have raised foundations.
Who handles what in Richmond
Natural gas in Richmond 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.
Who runs what: EBMUD for water, the West County Wastewater District or the Richmond Municipal Sewer District, depending on the area for wastewater and the City of Richmond Building Services Division for permits. Richmond has 32 miles of shoreline, more than any other Bay Area city. Ferries run from Richmond to San Francisco.
What usually goes wrong
Sound familiar?
- Boiler making banging or gurgling noises
- System short-cycling
- High energy bills without explanation
What to have ready
Find the model number on your furnace, boiler or outdoor unit and have it ready when the tech calls.
If an HOA manages your building, find out whether they need notice first.
How the connection works
- Start with a quick call or the online form.
- A heating and cooling company with openings near Richmond gets the details.
- Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.
What people ask us
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.
How often should I change my filter?
Check it monthly. Many standard filters need replacing every one to three months, more often with pets or during smoky or dusty stretches.
Do you cover Hilltop and Atchison Village?
Our network reaches Hilltop, Iron Triangle, May Valley and Belding Woods and the rest of Richmond (94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806). Tell us about a gate code, a tight driveway or a dog in the yard so the pro can plan. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.
Is there anything local about HVAC service in Richmond?
Point Richmond has older homes on hillsides. The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starts here. Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park is in Marina Bay. Those details help the heating and cooling company plan the visit.
Who issues permits for HVAC service work in Richmond?
Permits in Richmond go through the City of Richmond Building Services Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the heating and cooling company whether yours does when you get the quote.
If you're renting in Richmond, check your lease for who handles this repair.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Richmond, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806
Nearby
- Heating & cooling in Berkeley
- San Rafael heating & cooling
- Heating & cooling near Oakland
- Vallejo, CA heating & cooling
- Heating & cooling in San Francisco
- Alameda heating & cooling
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