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HVAC Repair in San Francisco, CA

Compare 10 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $193–$579.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Heating And Air Experts

    5.0★ (801 reviews)

    5.0★ from 801 reviews

    +15105188470Website

  2. 2.Next HVAC and Appliance repair

    4.8★ (373 reviews)

    4.8★ from 373 reviews

    +16283030533Website

  3. 3.SmartHome Appliances & HVAC

    4.8★ (183 reviews)

    4.8★ from 183 reviews

    +14158773277Website

  4. 4.San Francisco Expert Heating and Air

    4.9★ (67 reviews)

    4.9★ from 67 reviews

    +14153719413Website

  5. 5.Acosta Heating & Sheet Metal

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +14157510732Website

  6. 6.A2Z HVAC Services San Francisco CA

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +14153235134

  7. 7.Static HVAC Repair San Francisco

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16283169250

  8. 8.San Francisco Heating and Air Conditioning Inc..

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16282293860

  9. 9.Stoic HVAC Repair San Francisco

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16283169200

  10. 10.Blue Valley Air Conditioning Works

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16282672602

HVAC Repair Cost in San Francisco

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
AC repair$193–$579/job
Seasonal tune-up$97–$257/visit
Furnace repair$193–$644/job
AC replacement$6,435–$15,444/job

HVAC Repair prices in San Francisco run about 29% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving San Francisco, rated 5.0★ on average across 1,452 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

Permit typically required

  • HVAC work requires a CSLB C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license
  • Business and Professions Code 7048 exempts minor work under $1,000 in combined labor and materials, but not if the work requires a building permit
  • Federal EPA Section 608 certification is required to handle regulated refrigerants

License required: CSLB C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

HVAC Repair FAQs for San Francisco

How much does AC repair cost in San Francisco?

AC repair in San Francisco typically runs $193-$579 per job.

When should I service my AC in San Francisco?

San Francisco averages 19 cooling degree days a year, so most systems get a tune-up before the first sustained heat rather than during it.

Do I need a permit for HVAC work in San Francisco, CA?

In CA, HVAC work requires a CSLB C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license. Verify with the San Francisco building department before equipment is replaced.

How many HVAC companies serve San Francisco?

We track 10 HVAC professionals serving San Francisco.

How hard does San Francisco heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 65F in San Francisco mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does San Francisco need heating as well as cooling?

With 3,564 heating degree days against 19 cooling degree days, San Francisco homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in San Francisco more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in San Francisco runs about +28.7% versus the national average.