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North HVAC Services is a family owned, full service heating and air conditioning business that is dedicated to exceeding the needs of residents throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. We pride ourselves in providing quality craftsmanship and superb customer service at reasonable prices. Our well rounded and experienced owners have combined over 48 years of experience in the trade. Since 1988, North HVAC Services’ friends and neighbors have trusted us to keep their homes comfortable and safe year round.
In early 2019, Chris partnered with the previous owner of North HVAC Services and began his ownership as a well rounded journeyman, and he currently enjoys problem solving and finding ideal HVAC in-home solutions. Since that time, his skilled service tech brother Paul, and top-notch installation manager, Ivan, have come on board with Chris as co-owners. Chris, Paul, and Ivan have the experience, knowledge base, and dedication to find solutions to the trickiest situations and build and maintain dream HVAC systems for homeowners at reasonable prices.
Why Do So Many Furnace Repairs Involve Issues Homeowners Could Have Spotted?Most furnace repairs start with small, visible problems that homeowners could catch early—if they know what to look for. These issues often give off clear warning signs before they turn into...
What Do Homeowners Usually Get Wrong About Emergency HVAC Repair Timing? Most homeowners wait too long to call for emergency HVAC repair during extreme weather, often underestimating how quickly conditions can worsen if the system fails. Many also misjudge what...
What Does 'Upgrading to Smart Controls' Actually Mean? Upgrading to smart controls means replacing your old thermostat with a device that connects to Wi-Fi and offers advanced features like remote scheduling, learning your patterns, and integrating with other smart...
What Are the Key Differences Between Heat Pumps and Furnaces for Marin and Sonoma County Homes? Heat pumps and furnaces both heat your home, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. Heat pumps transfer heat from the outside air, while furnaces generate heat by...
A ductless mini-split delivers heating and cooling to a home addition without extending existing ductwork. For Sonoma County ADUs, garage conversions, attic finishes, and sunrooms, ductless mini-split installation costs less than a duct extension, supports per-room...
If your AC runs but won't cool, the four most common causes are a tripped breaker, a clogged filter, a frozen evaporator coil, or a wrong thermostat setting. Three checks take five minutes. Refrigerant and electrical issues require a licensed Santa Rosa AC repair...
A ductless mini-split heat pump cools in summer and heats in winter using one outdoor unit and one or more indoor heads. Cold-climate models hold rated heating output well below Sonoma County's winter lows. Twice-yearly filter cleaning and annual professional service...
What Is the 20 Degree Rule for Heat Pumps? When it comes to 20 degree rule heat pump, the “20 degree rule” for heat pumps means that a heat pump system is designed to maintain a temperature difference of about 20 degrees Fahrenheit between the indoor and outdoor air....
What Counts as a 'Strange' AC Noise? A 'strange' AC noise is any sound that’s new, unexpected, or louder than your system’s usual hum. Common examples include banging, screeching, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or hissing. Most air conditioners make a soft whoosh or hum...
At North HVAC Services, most calls about air conditioning repair in Santa Rosa, CA, come down to one question: fix the system or replace it? Repair cost, system age, and refrigerant type determine the answer. Replace your AC when the repair quote tops 50% of a new...