Emergency HVAC Service in LA County

No AC in 100°F heat? No heat on a cold night? I’ll tell you what to do right now.

First: call me — 866-402-5678. I answer between 7am and 9pm, seven days a week. If it’s the middle of the night and you can’t reach me, keep reading.

Before I get there — do these three things:

If your AC is blowing warm air

1. Check the thermostat — is it set to “cool” and a temperature lower than the room? Is the battery dead? Is the display blank?
2. Check the breaker panel — look for a tripped breaker labeled “AC,” “condenser,” or “air handler.” Flip it fully OFF and back ON (not just reset).
3. Check the outside unit — is the fan spinning? Is there a humming noise but no fan? If the fan’s not spinning, turn the system OFF at the thermostat immediately — running the compressor with no airflow will damage it in 15 minutes.

If your heater won’t turn on

1. Check the thermostat — mode on “heat,” setpoint above room temp, batteries fresh.
2. Check the furnace switch — there’s usually a light-switch-style toggle on or near the furnace cabinet. Confirm it’s ON.
3. Check the breaker — furnaces have a dedicated breaker even if they run on gas (the blower is electric).
4. If it’s gas and you smell gas — leave the house and call the gas company (SoCalGas: 1-800-427-2200) before you call me.

If the indoor coil or copper lines are iced over

1. Turn the AC OFF at the thermostat — running a frozen system will flood your house when it thaws.
2. Switch the fan to “ON” (not auto) — this helps thaw the coil faster.
3. Call me. Icing is usually low refrigerant charge or a dirty filter — both are quick fixes if caught early.

What counts as an emergency (and what doesn’t)

Real emergency — call me day or night, 7am–9pm:

• No cooling and interior temps over 85°F
• No heat and interior temps under 60°F
• Burning smell or visible smoke from equipment
• Water leaking from indoor coil onto drywall or flooring
• Carbon monoxide detector sounding near the furnace

Not an emergency — still call, but next-day is fine:

• AC is short-cycling but still cooling
• Weird noise from the outside unit
• Thermostat is glitchy
• One room is warmer than the rest
• Filter is due

What I charge for emergencies

Same as any other day. No after-hours surcharge. No weekend premium. That’s one of the benefits of solo operation — no crew overtime to pay for.

What I won’t do at 2am

Show up. I stop taking calls at 9pm because I need to sleep to work tomorrow. If your issue is a true life-safety emergency (gas leak, CO alarm, fire), call 911 or SoCalGas. Otherwise, I’ll be the first call you make in the morning.

Call now: 866-402-5678