HVAC Repair in Long Beach, CA90814
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toLong Beach and the 90814 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 60-90 minutes.
Most of the work we do in Long Beach starts the same way: the system is running but the house is not comfortable. Before we replace anything, we measure airflow, static pressure and temperatures so you are paying for the actual fault.
Talk to a live dispatcher in Long Beach
Serving 90814 and Los Angeles County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- 60-90 minutes target response time in this service zone
- Written diagnostic report with photos of what we found
- We repair what can be repaired — no forced replacement upsell
- Workmanship warranty on every job we complete
★★★★★5.0 average · 64 verified reviews
- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Background-Checked Crews
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
- Same-Day & Next-Day Service
- No Overtime Charges
- All Work Warrantied
The Long Beach90814 calls we answer most often
If your system is doing any of the following, it is worth a diagnostic before the fault gets more expensive.
Musty or burnt smell the first time the system runs
Outdoor condenser humming but the fan not turning
One or two rooms that never reach the set temperature
Yellow or orange burner flame instead of steady blue
Refrigerant leak at a flare or coil connection
Loud banging on start-up (compressor slugging)
Heating and air conditioning service built around Long Beach
Inland valleys hit extreme heat while coastal zones stay mild, so system sizing matters more here than raw capacity. Across the 90814 area that translates into a steady stream of failed capacitors, clogged filters, dying blower motors and refrigerant leaks — most of which we can diagnose and repair in one visit.
In the 90814 area we see a lot of attic-mounted air handlers. Attic heat soak in summer and cold-soak in winter both shorten component life and make insulation checks part of a proper diagnosis.
The busiest week of our year in Long Beach is the first stretch of sustained may weather. Systems that idled all season fail in clusters.
Typical Long Beach service pricing
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic / service call | $96 – $192 |
| Capacitor replacement | $230 – $538 |
| Contactor replacement | $243 – $576 |
| Refrigerant leak repair + recharge | $410 – $1,152 |
| Blower motor replacement | $576 – $1,216 |
| Compressor replacement | $1,792 – $3,712 |
| Hot surface igniter / flame sensor | $205 – $512 |
| Furnace control board | $486 – $1,088 |
| Condensate drain / float switch | $166 – $435 |
| Thermostat install (wired or smart) | $192 – $576 |
| Duct cleaning (whole home) | $486 – $1,152 |
| Full system replacement (installed) | $7,680 – $16,640 |
Market ranges reported for Long Beach, CA and the wider Pacific region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 90814
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in Long Beach
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in Long Beach
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in Long Beach
Full system replacement and new construction installs with a Manual J load calculation so the equipment is actually sized for your home.
Heat Pump Repair & Service in Long Beach
Heat pump diagnosis and repair for both heating and cooling operation, including cold-climate units, defrost board failures, reversing valve problems, auxiliary heat strip faults and refrigerant charge issues.
24/7 Emergency HVAC Repair in Long Beach
Around-the-clock response for no-heat in freezing weather, total AC failure during a heat wave, gas smells, carbon monoxide alarms, water flooding from the indoor unit and complete system shutdowns.
Air Duct Cleaning & Sealing in Long Beach
Whole-home duct cleaning and aeroseal-style duct sealing to recover lost airflow, reduce dust and lower the load on your equipment.
HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up in Long Beach
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in Long Beach
Service for light commercial and commercial properties including rooftop packaged units, VRF and VRV systems, split systems, make-up air units and building automation controls.
What happens when you call
No forms, no waiting for a callback window. One phone call starts the whole process.
- Step 1: Call the dispatch lineYou reach a live dispatcher, not a recording. They confirm your address, the symptom you are seeing and how urgent it is.
- Step 2: Get matched to the nearest licensed techDispatch routes your job to the closest available licensed technician who already carries the common parts for your equipment.
- Step 3: On-site diagnosis with a flat quoteThe tech tests the system, shows you what failed and gives you a written flat-rate price before any work starts.
- Step 4: Approved repair, same visit when possibleMost repairs are finished on the first visit. If a part has to be ordered you get a firm return window, not a maybe.
Servicing Long Beach and Los Angeles County
Our 90814 coverage zone centres on Long Beach and extends to the surrounding communities listed below. Every technician dispatched into this area is licensed, insured and background-checked, and every job carries a workmanship warranty.
What Long Beach homeowners say
“Two other companies told me I needed a whole new system. These guys found a $210 capacitor. I will never call anyone else.”
— Marcus T., verified Long Beach customer
“New ductless install, clean work, and they actually did a load calculation instead of just matching the old unit size.”
— Kevin M., verified Long Beach customer
Long Beach90814 HVAC questions, answered
What does a new system cost in Long Beach?
A complete residential replacement in the 90814 area generally lands between $6,000 and $13,000 installed, depending on capacity, efficiency rating and how much ductwork has to be modified. We always perform a Manual J load calculation first, because an oversized unit costs more to buy and runs worse than a correctly sized one.
Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?
No. Our pricing in California is the same at 2am on a holiday as it is at 2pm on a Tuesday. Emergency calls are dispatched the same way as scheduled calls and carry no overtime premium.
What causes water to leak from the indoor unit?
Almost always a blocked condensate drain line, a failed drain pan float switch, or a frozen coil melting faster than the pan can handle. In Long Beach we see algae and dust clogging drain lines constantly during May through October. It is a fast fix but ignoring it ends in ceiling damage.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
Every technician dispatched into Long Beach is licensed, insured and background-checked. We can provide proof of insurance on request before the visit if you would like it on file.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
We can give you realistic ranges — and this page lists the ones homeowners in Long Beach see most often — but a firm price needs eyes on the equipment. Any company that quotes a final number without seeing the unit is usually quoting low to get through the door.
Why is my system short cycling?
Short cycling in Long Beach most often comes from a restricted airflow path — a loaded filter, a closed register, an undersized return — or from an oversized unit. It can also be a failing flame sensor or a pressure switch fault. We measure static pressure and temperature rise before concluding anything, because guessing at this one is expensive.
HVAC service near Long Beach, CA
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Need HVAC help in Long Beach 90814?
Emergencies do not keep business hours and neither do we. (866) 548-3173 is answered 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
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