Fresno, California
HVAC repair and installation in Fresno, CA
Fresno summers are long and very hot, with many days over 100°F, and the San Joaquin Valley traps smoke and dust. Air conditioning is a necessity, and heat pumps have become the standard replacement for older gas furnaces and AC.
Areas served include
Tower District · Fig Garden · Woodward Park · Sunnyside · Bullard · Old Fig
Same-day appointments when a local contractor has an opening
57 ZIP codes covered in Fresno
Fresno homes and their HVAC systems
The Tower District and Fig Garden have 1920s–50s homes with older ductwork; north Fresno and Woodward Park have newer tract homes with attic systems. Some older homes still have evaporative coolers.
Local conditions that affect your system
Extreme heat
Weeks above 100°F expose weak capacitors, dirty coils and undersized equipment.
Valley air quality
Smoke, dust and farm particulates make good filtration important for much of the year.
Tule fog winters
Damp, foggy winters trigger frequent heat pump defrost cycles, which is normal.
Seasons and peak demand in Fresno
Fresno summers run from May into October, with July and August highs near 100°F and frequent stretches above 105°F. Winters are cool and foggy. Spring is the time to service AC before the heat arrives.
Common HVAC calls in Fresno
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Fresno at a glance
- County
- Fresno
- Utilities
- PG&E supplies electricity and natural gas.
- Permits & licensing
- The City of Fresno Planning and Development Department issues permits, and Title 24 duct testing often applies.
- ZIP codes covered
- 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93706, 93707, 93708, 93709, 93710, 93711, 93712, 93714, 93715, 93717, 93718, 93720 and 39 more
Fresno HVAC FAQ
What size AC does a Fresno home need?
Sizing should come from a load calculation that uses Fresno's high design temperature, not just square footage. Undersized systems can't keep up on 105°F days.
What filter helps with Fresno's air quality?
A MERV 11–13 media filter, if your system can handle the airflow, helps with smoke and dust.
Last reviewed . General information, not a diagnosis of your system.
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