HVAC Repair in San Francisco, CA94122
Arctic Air Heating & Cooling dispatches licensed, insured heating and air conditioning technicians toSan Francisco and the 94122 ZIP code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Target response time in this service zone: 90-120 minutes.
Whether the complaint is weak airflow upstairs, a furnace that will not stay lit, or an outdoor unit that hums but never starts, the process is the same — a proper diagnostic, a written price, then the repair.
Talk to a live dispatcher in San Francisco
Serving 94122 and City and County of San Francisco County — no phone trees, no callback waiting.
- No overtime charges for evenings, weekends or holidays
- Manufacturer-trained on Lennox, Amana and Trane equipment
- Free second opinion on any replacement quote over $3,000
- Upfront honesty: if it is a $40 capacitor, we say so
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- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Background-Checked Crews
- Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
- Same-Day & Next-Day Service
- No Overtime Charges
- All Work Warrantied
The San Francisco94122 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.
Frozen evaporator coil or ice on the refrigerant lines
One or two rooms that never reach the set temperature
Furnace lights then shuts down after a few seconds
Loud banging on start-up (compressor slugging)
Short cycling — on and off every few minutes
No cool air, or air that is barely cooler than the room
Heating and air conditioning service built around San Francisco
We keep licensed, background-checked technicians on the road in San Francisco and the surrounding 94122 service area, so a no-cool or no-heat call usually gets a same-visit fix rather than a return trip.
Local homeowners often run their system harder than the design intended, especially during May through October. That accelerates wear on contactors, capacitors and blower bearings.
We recommend two maintenance visits a year in California: one before May through October and one before November through February. It is the single highest-return thing a homeowner can do for equipment life.
Typical San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA and the wider Pacific region. Your flat-rate quote is confirmed on site before any work begins.
Services available in 94122
Residential and light commercial, all major brands, all hours.
Air Conditioning Repair in San Francisco
Diagnosis and repair for central air conditioners, heat pumps in cooling mode, ductless mini-splits and packaged rooftop units.
Furnace Repair in San Francisco
Gas, propane, oil and electric furnace troubleshooting and repair.
HVAC Installation & Replacement in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco
Seasonal precision tune-ups that catch failing components before they strand you.
Commercial HVAC Service in San Francisco
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 San Francisco and City and County of San Francisco County
Our 94122 coverage zone centres on San Francisco 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 San Francisco homeowners say
“New ductless install, clean work, and they actually did a load calculation instead of just matching the old unit size.”
— Kevin M., verified San Francisco customer
“Booked a tune-up and got a written report with photos. First time a company has actually documented anything for me.”
— James O., verified San Francisco customer
San Francisco94122 HVAC questions, answered
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.
Do you service commercial and light commercial properties?
Yes. Around San Francisco we handle rooftop packaged units, split systems, VRF/VRV installations and building automation faults for offices, retail, restaurants and multi-tenant buildings, including after-hours scheduling so you are not disrupting trade.
Is my carbon monoxide risk something I should worry about?
With any combustion appliance, yes. A cracked heat exchanger can spill carbon monoxide into the living space, and it is odourless. We perform combustion analysis and a CO test on every furnace and boiler call in San Francisco, and we recommend a working CO alarm on every level of the home regardless of who services your equipment.
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco is licensed, insured and background-checked. We can provide proof of insurance on request before the visit if you would like it on file.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
We do. A two-visit plan in California covers a spring cooling inspection and an autumn heating inspection, priority scheduling during peak weeks, discounted repairs and no diagnostic fee. Members rarely end up on the emergency list.
HVAC service near San Francisco, CA
We also cover these California communities with the same 24/7 dispatch line.
Need HVAC help in San Francisco 94122?
Do not wait until the house is unbearable. Call (866) 548-3173, get a real diagnosis, and get a written price before any work starts.
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