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HVAC Installation & Repair in San Diego, CA
Compare 25 hvac installation & repair contractors near you in San Diego and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.9/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
Last updated March 23, 2026
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JG Water Heaters, Filtration and Plumbing
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San Diego Air Conditioning Contractor
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Straight Shooter Heating & Cooling
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2+ years online4.8(40)
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7+ years online4.5(99)
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4.926½+ years onlineAir Pro Heating & Air
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4.927½+ years onlineFriar's Plumbing Heating and AC Repair
4.97½+ years onlineGuthrie & Sons Heating, Air and Solar
4.920½+ years onlineSan Diego Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
4.92+ years onlineStable Temp HVAC
4.98 years onlineAnderson Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.819+ years onlineBill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services
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HVAC Installation & Repair in San Diego, CA
San Diego HVAC contractors in this directory work La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Pacific Beach, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, and the East County communities of El Cajon and Santee. San Diego's mild coastal climate means many homes get by with no central AC at all — but inland heat in summer 2026 has driven heat-pump retrofit demand sharply higher. A 3-ton 17 SEER2 heat-pump system for a typical 1,800-2,200 sq ft San Diego home runs $10,500-$16,000 installed.
California Title 24 effectively requires heat-pump installs for all new HVAC equipment in single-family homes through the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. SDG&E offers heat-pump rebates ($1,000-$3,000) and the Inflation Reduction Act 25C credit covers 30% up to $2,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need AC at all in coastal San Diego?
- Many La Jolla and Pacific Beach homes operate fine with ceiling fans and cross-ventilation. East County (El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside) regularly hits 95-105°F in summer and benefits significantly from central AC or a heat pump.
- Why is my San Diego HVAC quote so much higher than 2 years ago?
- Refrigerant transition (R-410A → R-454B/R-32), new SEER2/HSPF2 standards effective 2023, supply-chain pricing, and Title 24 requirements have all pushed equipment cost up 15-30% since 2023. Permit and Title 24 compliance work typically adds $400-$900.
- Are there rebates for San Diego heat pumps?
- SDG&E and the Statewide TECH program offer $1,000-$3,000 in heat-pump rebates depending on equipment tier. The 25C federal tax credit adds 30% up to $2,000. Income-qualified households may qualify for the federal HOMES and HEEHRA rebate programs as they roll out.
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