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HVAC Repair in Fresno, CA

Compare 7 local hvac repair pros. Typical service: $154–$462.

Top HVAC Repair Companies in Fresno

  1. 1.Fresno Heating and Cooling

    4.9★ (617 reviews)

    4.9★ from 617 reviews

    +15597200479Website

  2. 2.Roo's HVAC

    4.7★ (333 reviews)

    4.7★ from 333 reviews

    +15594935661Website

  3. 3.Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc.

    4.8★ (173 reviews)

    4.8★ from 173 reviews

    +15592373188Website

  4. 4.Fynaut & Johnson Inc

    4.9★ (145 reviews)

    4.9★ from 145 reviews

    +15596477445Website

  5. 5.Premier HVAC Repair Fresno

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +15594000661Website

  6. 6.Fresno Heating And Cooling

    4.3★ (15 reviews)

    4.3★ from 15 reviews

    +15593387203

  7. 7.JP Air Conditioning & Heating

    4.4★ (7 reviews)

    4.4★ from 7 reviews

    +15592533265

HVAC Repair Cost in Fresno

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

ServiceTypical range in Fresno
AC repair$154–$462/job
Seasonal tune-up$77–$205/visit
Furnace repair$154–$513/job
AC replacement$5,130–$12,312/job

HVAC Repair prices in Fresno run about 3% 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 7 companies serving Fresno, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,301 customer reviews.

Fresno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fresno's weather means for scheduling hvac repair.

Last spring frost
February 2
First fall frost
December 6
Annual precipitation
11.5"
Heating degree days
2,346
Cooling degree days
2,124
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.3°54.8°2.19"
Feb41.5°61.6°2.03"
Mar45.6°67.6°2.03"
Apr49.4°74.6°0.95"
May56.2°84.1°0.43"
Jun62.4°92°0.21"
Jul67.6°98.4°0.01"
Aug66.2°97.1°0.01"
Sep61.5°90.9°0.17"
Oct53°79.5°0.63"
Nov43.4°65.1°1.07"
Dec38°54.9°1.77"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Fresno.

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 Fresno

How much does AC repair cost in Fresno?

AC repair in Fresno typically runs $154-$462 per job.

When should I service my AC in Fresno?

Fresno averages 2,124 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 Fresno, CA?

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

How many HVAC companies serve Fresno?

We track 7 HVAC professionals serving Fresno.

How hard does Fresno heat work an air conditioner?

Summer highs near 98F in Fresno mean systems run long cycles for months, which is what drives the compressor and capacitor failures common here.

Does Fresno need heating as well as cooling?

With 2,346 heating degree days against 2,124 cooling degree days, Fresno homes need both, and sizing for one alone leaves the other uncomfortable.

Is HVAC service in Fresno more expensive than the national average?

HVAC work in Fresno runs about +2.6% versus the national average.

When should I switch to heat in Fresno?

Most Fresno homes need heat by the first frost around December 6, and winter lows near 38F set how hard it has to work.