Service Areas · Union City, CA
Heating & Air Conditioning in Union City, CA
Upgrade Home Services repairs and installs heating, air conditioning and water heaters in Union City, from furnace repairs to heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and water heater replacements. Union City's Building Division lets state-licensed contractors apply for over-the-counter permits by email, so we can file yours and book the inspection as part of the job.
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- Licensed, CSLB #1066776 · B, C-20
- Family-owned since 2002
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM, closed Sunday
What can we fix or install in your Union City home?
Whether something has stopped working or you’re planning an upgrade, start with the service that fits.
| What’s going on | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Furnace won’t light, runs cold or makes new noises | Heating repair |
| Old furnace and AC both near the end of their life | Heat pump that heats and cools in one system |
| A room addition or upstairs that never gets comfortable | Ductless mini-split |
| Leaking tank or not enough hot water | Water heater replacement |
| AC tune-ups, repairs and replacements | Cooling |
| Dusty ducts or a slow dryer | Indoor air quality |
You can browse every option under Heating and Water heaters too. Repairs start with an $89 diagnostic or service call, waived with an approved repair.
What do Union City homeowners ask us?
How do permits work in Union City?
Union City’s Building Division page offers over-the-counter permits by email for California state-licensed contractors, plus a separate owner/agent form. We use the contractor route, so you don’t need to stand in line at the city counter. The city also limits how many inspections it does each business day, so we call early to get yours on the calendar. When a new system needs HERS testing (a state-required check by an independent rater), we arrange that as well.
My home is in the hills east of Mission Boulevard. Does that change anything?
It can. The same Building Division page lists a Wildland Urban Interface zone east of Mission Boulevard, which is the area where homes meet open hillside land. Before we install outdoor equipment or new vents there, we confirm with the city what applies to your lot.
What climate zone is Union City in?
The Building Division lists Union City in Climate Zone 3. California’s energy code uses climate zones to set efficiency and testing rules for new equipment, so we size and spec your system to the zone your city lists.
Who is my electricity provider?
Ava Community Energy, which was East Bay Community Energy until its rename, includes Union City on its Who We Serve page. As of November 2026, Bright Choice is Ava’s default plan for Union City homes, while PG&E delivers the electricity and the gas. For a heat pump or heat pump water heater, start with Ava’s Savings & Incentives finder. Rebates come and go, so we won’t quote an amount here, but you may qualify; call us and we’ll check what applies to your home.
Have you done work near Union City?
Yes. Just north in Hayward, we replaced a furnace with a Carrier heat pump that now handles both heating and cooling. To the south in Fremont, we have posted a furnace replacement and mini-split maintenance.
Key takeaway: Union City offers licensed contractors over-the-counter permits by email, and inspection slots are limited each day. Book with a contractor who files the paperwork and calls for the inspection early, and check the city’s hillside zone if you live east of Mission Boulevard.
Why choose a Milpitas company for Union City?
We have been a family-run heating and cooling company since 2002, working out of 743 Ames Ave in Milpitas. Look us up with the Contractors State License Board under license #1066776. Union City sits in our southern Alameda County area alongside Fremont, Newark and Sunol, and we serve Santa Clara and San Mateo counties too (every city we cover). Ask for any brand: we install Amana, Carrier, Payne, Goodman, Daikin and Mitsubishi.
Union City heating and AC questions
Will you get the permit from Union City’s Building Division?
Yes. As a state-licensed contractor we request the permit by email when the job qualifies, or at the counter when it doesn’t, and we schedule the inspection.
Is Union City in Ava Community Energy’s service area?
Yes. Ava lists Union City among the cities it serves, with Bright Choice as the default residential plan as of November 2026.
Do you install heat pumps in Union City?
Yes. A heat pump can replace both an aging furnace and an AC, and estimates for new systems are free.
What hours do you take calls?
We answer the phone from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday, and take Sunday off. Phone (408) 649-3198.
Specials
Simple, upfront prices.
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$135
AC or furnace tune-up
Cleaning, safety checks and a full system test before the season.
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$89
Diagnostic visit
Waived when you approve the repair. $49 for Comfort Club members.
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$399
Air duct cleaning
Up to 10 vents (returns count), $15 per extra vent. Comfort Club members 15% off.
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$130
Dryer vent cleaning
One-story vent up to 15 ft. $175 for two-story or townhouse. Comfort Club members 15% off.
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$135
Water heater maintenance
Tank flush. $150 for a tankless descale. Comfort Club members 15% off.
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Free
New system estimate
A clear written quote for a new or replacement system.
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We aren't comfortable
until you are.
Service, repair or replacement. Tell us what's going on and we'll take it from there. Free estimates on new and replacement systems.
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Closed Sunday