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Heating & Air Conditioning in Citrus Heights, CA

Citrus Heights is a few minutes from our base in Fair Oaks. We service and replace furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps here, including older systems.

Climate and your system

Old systems feel the heat first. NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Sacramento 5 ESE, the nearest station with temperature records, put the July average high at 94°F with about 23 days a year of 100°F or more, and those are the days a tired compressor or a weak capacitor is most likely to give out. Winters stay mild, with January nights near 41°F.

Both Citrus Heights ZIP codes, 95610 and 95621, are in Climate Zone 12. When an old system comes out, Title 24 normally calls for a duct leakage test verified by an ECC-Rater (formerly a HERS Rater), and in a 1970s house that test is a good look at the condition of the original ducts.

Homes in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights has some of the oldest housing in the area: the typical home was built in 1977 and about six in ten date from before 1980. Many homes still have original ductwork, and older systems may run on R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer produced, so repairs that need refrigerant get harder and costlier over time.

Permits: City of Citrus Heights

The City of Citrus Heights requires a permit to replace a furnace or central air conditioner, and all building permits are submitted and processed online through the city’s Citizen Access Portal. Most mechanical permits are issued over the counter, and your installer normally applies for it through that portal. Source: City of Citrus Heights, Building Permits.

Utilities and rebates

In Citrus Heights, SMUD supplies electricity and PG&E supplies gas. If you are thinking about a heat pump, SMUD rebates require a contractor from the SMUD Contractor Network; ask us first and we’ll give you a straight answer on whether yours can qualify with us. Details: SMUD’s rebate page and our rebate guide.

Help with repair costs

The City of Citrus Heights runs a Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program for income-qualified homeowners: up to $60,000 for essential home repairs, including HVAC. Terms, income limits and availability are set by the city, see the Home Repair Loans & Grants page.

What we do in Citrus Heights

Air conditioning repair and installation
Furnace repair and furnace installation
Heat pumps, including ductless mini-splits
Heat pump water heaters
Ductwork, ventilation and indoor air quality
Maintenance, furnace tune-ups and system inspections

We repair and replace older systems of all major brands, including units that run on R-22.

Common questions in Citrus Heights

Yes. In California a building permit is required when an HVAC unit is replaced. In Citrus Heights, residential HVAC permits come from the City of Citrus Heights Building & Safety Division, and most replacements also require a Title 24 duct leakage test verified by an independent ECC-Rater (formerly HERS Rater). We get the permit and schedule the test for you.

SMUD supplies electricity and PG&E supplies natural gas in Citrus Heights. SMUD’s heat pump and heat pump water heater rebates are paid only when the job is done by a contractor in the SMUD Contractor Network; ask us before you buy so we can confirm whether your project can qualify with us.

Through November 30, 2026 our residential visit and diagnosis is $49 per system, and we waive the $49 fee if you approve the repair. The price is the same on evenings and weekends, and you get a written repair price before any work starts. New installation estimates are free.

Sources (October 2026): NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Sacramento 5 ESE (data) · U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024, tables B25035 and B25034 · CEC Building Climate Zones · City of Citrus Heights, Building Permits.