Heating and heat pumps
Furnace and heat pump repair, service and replacement for cool mornings and nights. See furnace repair in Gilroy and heat pump repair in Gilroy.
HVAC Contractor in Gilroy, CA
Gilroy needs heating, heat pumps, cooling and good airflow, and the work is steady all year. Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair repairs and replaces furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners in Gilroy and Morgan Hill, fixes duct and airflow problems, and offers emergency service 24/7.
HVAC in Gilroy
Gilroy sits at the southern end of Santa Clara County, further from the bay than San Jose. Cool mornings and nights keep furnaces and heat pumps busy for much of the year, and summer afternoons are noticeably warmer than on the coast, so air conditioners work hard too.
Homes built in different decades also vary a lot, from older houses with limited ductwork to newer developments with larger systems.
We service all makes and models of air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces, and we explain the cause of the problem and the price before we start work.
Examples of our work
What we do in Gilroy
AC repair and replacement
Warm air, weak airflow, noisy units and frozen coils. When a system is at the end of its life, we size a replacement to your home.
See AC replacement in San Jose for how replacement works in the area, including permits and efficiency rules.
Ducts and airflow
Leaky, undersized or aging ducts and weak airflow are behind many comfort complaints. We check the air path as well as the equipment.
Maintenance
A checkup before winter and before summer: filters, burners and ignition, coils, refrigerant, electrical parts and drains.
Emergency service
Available 24/7. Call and we will tell you the soonest we can be there.
Common jobs in Gilroy, all year
1. Furnace repair and service
Cool mornings and cold nights keep furnaces working for much of the year, so this is where many Gilroy calls begin.
2. Heat pump service
Heat pumps heat and cool the same house, and they are becoming common here. We service every major brand.
3. AC repair
Summer afternoons run warm, and an air conditioner that coasted through spring can quit on the first hot week.
4. HVAC replacement
When a system is old and the repairs add up, we size a new one for your home: a furnace and AC pair, or one heat pump.
5. Duct and airflow work
Many Gilroy homes have ducts that leak, are undersized or were never built for modern equipment. We look at airflow before we blame the equipment.
6. Preventive maintenance
A checkup before winter and before summer catches worn parts while they are cheap to replace.
A year round market for heating, heat pumps, cooling and airflow
Gilroy is at the southern end of Santa Clara County, away from the bay. Winter mornings and nights are cool enough to need dependable heat, and summer afternoons are warmer than on the coast, often reaching the 90s.
Neither season dominates, so equipment here works across the year and age shows up whenever the weather turns.
That is why we treat Gilroy as a heating, heat pump, air conditioning and airflow market all at once, and why a good repair visit looks at the whole system, not only the part that failed.
The problems we see most in Gilroy
- Aging furnaces and HVAC equipment. Systems from the 1990s and early 2000s are common, parts are harder to find, and a furnace that fails does so on the coldest morning.
- AC breakdowns during hot spells. Weak capacitors and dirty coils are the usual causes, and the first heat wave is when they show.
- Duct and airflow problems. Leaky or undersized ducts leave rooms too warm or too cold and make the equipment work harder.
Typical prices in Gilroy
- AC repair in Gilroy: most repairs run about $250 to $575.
- AC installation in Gilroy: about $6,800 to $10,800 for 2 to 4 ton systems.
- Furnace repair in Gilroy: most repairs run about $270 to $600.
- Furnace installation in Gilroy: about $5,100 to $7,600 for common sizes.
- Heat pump repair in Gilroy: most repairs run about $340 to $720.
- Heat pump installation in Gilroy: about $6,900 to $11,000 for 2 to 4 ton systems.
These are typical ranges for 2026. See the pricing guides for how each number is built, and ask for the price in writing before any work starts.
Rebates and local programs
The state HEEHRA rebate stopped taking new single family reservations on February 24, 2026, and the federal tax credit ended after 2025. Silicon Valley Clean Energy and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network have offered home electrification rebates, and TECH Clean California offers contractor applied heat pump rebates.
Programs change, so confirm on BayREN and SVCE. The Bay Area's zero NOx standard for new gas furnaces starts in 2029, which is why many Gilroy owners now compare a heat pump with a new furnace.
See furnace installation in Gilroy and heat pump installation in Gilroy.
Serving Gilroy from San Jose
Our nearest office is in San Jose. See HVAC in San Jose for the full range of services, including ductless mini-splits and thermostat installation.
Our services in Gilroy
Communities near Gilroy we serve
Along with Gilroy, we serve these nearby communities. See all of our locations.
- Morgan Hill
- San Martin
- Hollister
Nearby locations
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Brands we service
We repair and install all major brands. Each brand page lists the models we install, the problems we see most and what the warranty typically covers. See how we match a technician to your brand.
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Common questions
Do you serve Gilroy for emergency repairs?
Yes. Emergency service is available 24/7. Call and we will tell you the soonest we can be there.
Do I need a permit for a replacement?
In most cases yes, and we handle that as part of a replacement.
What are the most common HVAC problems in Gilroy?
Aging furnaces and other equipment, air conditioner breakdowns during hot spells, and duct and airflow problems that leave rooms uncomfortable.
Do you repair heat pumps in Gilroy as well as furnaces?
Yes. We repair and replace furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners, and we install new systems. See heat pump repair in Gilroy and furnace repair in Gilroy.
How much does a new furnace or AC cost in Gilroy?
About $5,100 to $7,600 for a furnace and $6,800 to $10,800 for an air conditioner, depending on size, efficiency and ducts.
Talk to a person
Call any hour for emergency service, or reach us during business hours for a visit or a quote.