~20 min from our office

HVAC Repair
San Jose, CA

Whether it’s your AC, furnace, heat pump, or the HVAC system in your office — we handle the full spectrum. San Jose’s climate swings from 100°F summer peaks to low-30s winter nights, and your heating and cooling system takes the full impact. We’re in Los Gatos, typically on-site within 20 minutes. Residential and light commercial. All brands, all system types.

(408) 581-2241
20 minFrom Los Gatos
5.0 ★Google Rating
Same DayEmergency Service
C-20 & C-38Dual Licensed
C-20 HVAC License EPA 608 Certified NATE Certified

HVAC Repair in San Jose: Heating & Cooling Under One Roof

San Jose is the largest city in Santa Clara County and the most diverse in terms of HVAC equipment. In a single day, we might replace a capacitor in a central AC unit in a 1970s ranch home on Meridian Avenue, repair a heat pump at a newer development near Santana Row, and troubleshoot a packaged rooftop unit at a small office building on North First Street. That range is exactly why we carry both a C-20 (HVAC) and C-38 (Refrigeration) contractor license — most companies in this market carry only one.

The neighborhoods tell the story of what systems we’ll find. Older areas — Willow Glen, Rose Garden, Naglee Park, the East Foothills — predominantly have gas furnaces paired with central AC. Newer construction in Communications Hill, North San Jose, and the Berryessa area leans toward heat pump systems and ductless mini-splits. Downtown condos and mixed-use buildings often have PTAC units or small commercial split systems. We handle them all.

HVAC Systems We Repair in San Jose

Central air conditioning: Split systems with an outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil. The standard configuration in most San Jose single-family homes. Common repairs: capacitor, contactor, fan motor, refrigerant recharge, compressor. Detailed AC repair info and pricing.

Gas and electric furnaces: Forced-air heating with ductwork distribution. Ignitors, flame sensors, blower motors, gas valves, heat exchangers. We include a combustion safety check on every furnace call. Detailed furnace repair info and pricing.

Heat pump systems: Dual-function heating and cooling. Popular in newer San Jose homes and mandated by California’s electrification push. Repairs include reversing valve issues, defrost cycle failures, and refrigerant problems. Learn about heat pump service.

Ductless mini-splits: Wall-mounted indoor units with outdoor compressors. Common in home additions, converted garages, and older homes without existing ductwork. Brands: Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Daikin, LG, Samsung. Mini-split repair and installation.

Light commercial systems: Rooftop units, VRF systems, and packaged systems for offices, retail, and restaurants. If your San Jose business has a system under 25 tons, we handle it. Larger commercial buildings: see our commercial HVAC services.

What HVAC Repair Typically Costs in San Jose

Diagnostic / Service Call $89–$150
Minor Repairs (capacitor, sensor, relay) $150–$400
Moderate Repairs (motor, valve, board) $400–$1,200
Major Repairs (compressor, heat exchanger) $1,500–$3,500
Refrigerant Recharge (R-410A) $200–$600
Thermostat Repair / Replacement $100–$400

Ranges cover residential HVAC systems in San Jose. Commercial equipment may differ. Diagnostic fee is applied toward the repair if you proceed. Exact pricing provided before work begins.

Why Us

Why San Jose Calls North Breeze for HVAC

One Company, All Systems
AC, furnace, heat pump, mini-split, commercial rooftop unit — one call handles it. Property managers and homeowners in San Jose use us because they don’t need three different contractors for three different problems.
Dual-Licensed Contractor
Both C-20 (HVAC) and C-38 (Refrigeration) licenses. Means we can legally and competently work on any heating, cooling, or refrigeration system in your home or business. Most HVAC companies in San Jose carry only C-20.
Diagnose Before We Sell
We troubleshoot the full system — electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant — before recommending anything. If it’s a $150 capacitor, that’s what we tell you. We don’t upsell you into a new system you don’t need.
20 Minutes from Los Gatos
South San Jose: ~15 min. Central (downtown, Japantown): ~20 min. North San Jose (Berryessa): ~25 min. Same-day emergency service available year-round.
FAQ

HVAC Repair San Jose — Common Questions

Yes. Residential systems (central AC, furnaces, heat pumps, mini-splits) and commercial systems (rooftop units, VRF, split systems, packaged units) up to about 25 tons. For larger commercial buildings or multi-unit VRF platforms, see our commercial HVAC division. For walk-in coolers, ice machines, and restaurant refrigeration, we handle that too under our C-38 license — see walk-in cooler repair in San Jose.
Same-day for most emergencies. Our Los Gatos base is 15–25 minutes from most San Jose neighborhoods. During peak summer and winter months, we typically schedule emergency calls within 2–4 hours of your call. For scheduled non-emergency work, we offer next-day or next-available appointments.
Not for scheduling — just call us and describe the symptom (no heat, no cooling, strange noise, high bills, etc.). Our technician will diagnose the full system on-site. Many issues span both sides of the system — a blower motor serves both heating and cooling, a thermostat controls everything, and ductwork affects both. We don’t charge extra if the problem turns out to be on a different component than expected. Try our online troubleshooting tool for a quick self-diagnosis.
Yes. We offer annual and semi-annual maintenance plans that include pre-season inspection of both your AC and furnace, filter replacement, coil cleaning, electrical testing, refrigerant check, and combustion safety analysis. Maintenance customers get priority scheduling and discounted diagnostic fees. See our residential maintenance options.

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HVAC Repair in San Jose — All Systems, One Call

AC, furnace, heat pump, mini-split, commercial rooftop — one company, one call. Based in Los Gatos, on-site in San Jose within 20 minutes. C-20 & C-38 dual-licensed.

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