Systems that run all summer
Long run times mean worn capacitors, fan motors and contactors are the most common calls. A spring tune up finds weak parts before the heat does.
HVAC Repair, Installation and Maintenance in Fresno, CA
Golden Comfort AC & Heating Repair repairs, replaces and maintains air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps for homes in Fresno and Clovis, California. Fresno summers are long and brutally hot, so this is a city where a failed AC is an emergency, and we offer emergency service 24/7.
Our office is at 155 E Shaw Ave Unit 206, Fresno, CA 93710.
The short version
If your system has stopped working, call us now. If you are planning, this page explains what makes HVAC in Fresno different, what the work usually costs here, and what to know about rebates and the rules around gas heating.
Each service has its own page with prices, warning signs and a plain explanation of how we work. Pick the one that matches your situation:
Examples of our work
What the Fresno climate does to an air conditioner
Fresno sits in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley, and the valley holds heat. The average July high is in the upper 90s, and a typical summer has dozens of days at or above 100 degrees, often with overnight lows that stay in the 70s.
The house never gets a chance to cool down, so an AC here can run for most of the day from May into October.
That kind of workload is what wears systems out. The parts that fail first are the ones under the most electrical and thermal stress: capacitors, contactors, condenser fan motors and, eventually, compressors.
A system that is fine in June can fail in the first week of a July heat wave, which is also when every other homeowner is calling for service.
Attics make it harder. On a 105 degree afternoon an attic can be far hotter than the air outside, and ducts running through it lose cooling before the air reaches a room.
If one bedroom never cools, the equipment is often fine and the ducts are the problem.
What we see in Fresno homes
Older homes with older ducts
Many Fresno homes have ducts that leak, are poorly insulated or were sized for an older, smaller system. A new unit connected to bad ducts will disappoint you.
Dust and smoke on the coil
Valley dust, pollen and wildfire smoke load up filters and outdoor coils quickly. A dirty coil cuts cooling and raises energy use.
Filters should be checked monthly in summer, and AirNow shows when smoke is in the air.
Aging gas furnaces
Fresno winters are cold enough, with frost and heavy tule fog, that a furnace does real work. Many homes still have furnaces 15 to 25 years old.
Cooling services in Fresno
AC repair
Warm air, weak airflow, a unit that hums but will not start, ice on the lines, or water around the indoor unit. We find the cause, explain it, and give you the price before we start. AC repair in Fresno.
AC installation and replacement
Systems sized for Valley heat and your home, with options and prices explained first. AC installation in Fresno.
AC maintenance and tune ups
A spring checkup before the heat. Typical Fresno tune ups run $139 to $199 for a standard visit. See the AC tune up pricing guide.
Emergency service, 24/7
We tell you the soonest we can be there.
Heating in Fresno: furnaces, heat pumps and the gas rules
Fresno winters are mild by most standards, but the nights are cold enough for frost, and dense tule fog can keep days cool and damp for weeks. We repair and replace gas furnaces and repair and install heat pumps.
See furnace repair in Fresno, furnace replacement in Fresno and heat pump installation in Fresno.
Because Fresno has a long, hot cooling season and a short, mild heating season, many homes do well with a heat pump, which cools and heats from one system. That is especially true when the air conditioner and furnace are both old.
You may have heard about California rules on gas furnaces. Here is the accurate picture.
The Bay Area's rule on new gas furnaces covers the Bay Area Air District, and Fresno is not in it. The California Air Resources Board has proposed a statewide standard for zero emission space and water heating equipment, which would eventually cover Fresno, but as of mid 2026 it had not been adopted.
Nothing today requires a Fresno homeowner to install a heat pump instead of a furnace. If that changes we will say so here.
A year of HVAC care in Fresno
A simple calendar keeps small problems small:
March and April
AC tune up before the heat. Replace the filter, clear the outdoor unit and test the thermostat.
June through September
Check the filter every month. Rinse light dust off the outdoor coil with a gentle spray only when the unit is off. If a room stops cooling, call before the next heat wave.
October
Furnace or heat pump checkup before the first cold night. Test the heat, and put fresh batteries in carbon monoxide detectors.
December through February
Fresh filter at the start of winter, and check it monthly through fog season. Keep registers open and clear.
Rebates and incentives: what is actually available
The statewide heat pump rebate most people have heard about, HEEHRA, stopped taking new single family reservations on February 24, 2026, and the federal tax credit ended after 2025. We will not promise either.
Our California HVAC rebates and rules guide lays out what is open, what is closed and how to avoid rebate scams.
For Fresno, ask us what PG&E and other local programs apply to your address before you buy. Programs change often, and we would rather tell you today's facts than last year's.
Permits, licensing and the rules that protect you
Replacing a furnace, air conditioner or heat pump generally needs a permit, and California's Title 24 energy standards can require duct testing and sealing, airflow checks and refrigerant charge verification when a system is replaced.
Those steps confirm the new equipment performs the way it is rated. We handle the permit as part of a replacement.
California requires HVAC contractors to be licensed through the Contractors State License Board. You can look up any contractor on the CSLB website before you hire them, and you should.
Larger homes and estates in Fresno and Clovis
In Old Fig Garden, Fig Garden, the Van Ness Extension, Woodward Park and Copper River, many homes are large, with several thousand square feet, multiple systems and attics that run long distances.
In a Fresno summer, a three system house is three machines running at once, and any one of them failing can leave a wing of the house uncomfortable.
For larger homes we look at the system as a whole. We check that each unit is sized for the area it serves, that ducts are sealed and insulated, and that zones can be controlled sensibly.
Variable speed equipment can run quietly and hold temperature evenly, which many owners value in a big home. We also set up a maintenance schedule that covers every system in one visit, so a worn capacitor in the third unit does not surprise you in July.
Where an outdoor unit goes, and how it is screened, is planned around your landscaping and any association rules.
Where we work in Fresno and Clovis
We serve homes across Fresno and Clovis, including the Tower District, Old Fig Garden, Fig Garden, Van Ness Extension, Woodward Park, Copper River, Sunnyside and Bullard areas. Our office is at 155 E Shaw Ave Unit 206, Fresno, CA 93710.
Our Bakersfield office is about two hours south: see HVAC in Bakersfield. Our pricing guides show typical costs for every service.
Communities near Fresno we serve
Along with Fresno, we serve these nearby communities. See all of our locations.
- Clovis
- Sanger
- Selma
- Kerman
Nearby locations
Our other teams in the region:
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.
Fresno, CA on the map
Common questions
Do you offer emergency AC repair in Fresno?
Yes, 24/7. We give you the soonest arrival we can offer, not a promise we cannot keep.
How hot does it get in Fresno, and is my AC supposed to keep up?
The average July high is in the upper 90s and many days pass 100 degrees. A properly sized and maintained system should hold a comfortable temperature on those days.
If yours struggles, the cause is often a dirty coil, low refrigerant, leaky ducts or an undersized system.
Is the $8,000 California heat pump rebate still available?
As of February 24, 2026, single family HEEHRA rebates were fully reserved statewide and not accepting new reservations, per TECH Clean California. Check the program page for current status before you plan around it.
Do I have to replace my gas furnace with a heat pump?
No. A statewide standard has been proposed but, as of mid 2026, was not adopted. You are free to repair or replace a furnace in Fresno today.
How often should I service my AC in Fresno?
Every year, ideally in spring before the heat. Because systems run so many hours here, some homes also benefit from a mid summer filter and coil check.
Do you serve Clovis?
Yes. We serve Fresno, Clovis and nearby Central Valley communities.
What brands do you work on?
All makes and models. See brands we service.
Talk to a person
Call any hour for emergency service, or reach us during business hours for a visit or a quote.