Heating & Air Conditioning in Woodside, CA

What does the Town of Woodside suggest for heating and cooling?

The Town’s Electrification page describes heat pumps as clean, safe and all-electric, and suggests one when you replace an air conditioner or a gas furnace, since a single unit both heats and cools. For hot water, it describes heat pump water heaters the same way and also mentions high-efficiency gas water heaters as an alternative. It is guidance, not a mandate, and it links to rebate and loan programs from WestLight Energy (under its old name, Peninsula Clean Energy), BayREN and PG&E.

We install both. If your furnace still works and you only need cooling, a heat pump can also be added to work alongside it. We will lay out the options in a written quote.

Which services fit Woodside homes?

• Heating: furnace repair and heat pump installation.
• Cooling: AC repair, tune-ups and replacement, or ductless mini-splits for guest houses, studios and rooms without ducts.
• Water heaters: gas, tankless and heat pump water heater replacement.
• Indoor air quality: duct cleaning, plus dryer vent cleaning for long vent runs.

How do permits work in Woodside?

The Town runs its own Building Department, which reviews mechanical, electrical and plumbing work against state and Town codes. Its building code page says that from January 1, 2026, every building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit must meet the 2025 California Title 24 codes. Here is how we handle a permitted job:

1. Application. We email the submittal to the Building Department or use the Town’s online permit portal for permits that qualify.
2. Fees. The Town takes permit fees by cash or check, and a submittal is accepted once the application and fees are in.
3. Inspection. The Town asks for inspection requests at least 72 hours ahead, so we book early and meet the inspector.
4. Testing. We arrange any HERS testing a new system needs.

One caution from the Town: it has warned residents about fake emails asking for wire transfers. Check with Town staff before paying any request that looks official.

What do Woodside homeowners ask us?

Are there rebates for going electric?

There can be. Woodside homes are in WestLight Energy’s service area. As of November 2026, its heating and cooling upgrades page describes a heat pump HVAC rebate that can be combined with other incentives, and WestLight offers free personalized support for planning. You may qualify; call us so we can check what applies to your home.

Do you work near Woodside?

Yes. We have written guides for neighboring Portola Valley homeowners, and we have completed heat pump and water heater projects in nearby Palo Alto. We have no posted Woodside project yet.

Can you heat a detached studio?

Often, yes. A ductless mini-split heats and cools one space on its own, without running ducts from the main house.

About our company

We’re a family-owned HVAC company, in business since 2002 and based at 743 Ames Ave in Milpitas. The California Contractors State License Board lists us under CSLB #1066776. Woodside joins Redwood City, San Carlos and three other San Mateo County communities on our list of 22 service cities. We carry Mitsubishi, Daikin, Carrier and Amana, plus any brand you request.