Heating & Air Conditioning in Saratoga, CA

Does Saratoga require a permit to replace a furnace, AC or water heater?

Usually, yes. The City of Saratoga’s Building FAQ names water heater and HVAC replacements among the projects that typically require a permit. The city’s process is fully electronic, and inspections are booked through its eTRAKiT portal. Inspectors don’t call ahead; you get a two-hour arrival window that morning. We file the permit, schedule the inspection, meet the inspector and complete any HERS testing for a new system. HERS testing means an outside rater confirms the system’s ducts and refrigerant charge meet state energy rules.

The same FAQ notes that the city can’t recommend contractors and suggests checking a license on the CSLB website. Ours is #1066776, and you’re welcome to look it up before you book.

Who supplies electricity in Saratoga, and what rebates exist?

Saratoga is on the member list of Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE). SVCE sources the electricity, and PG&E keeps doing delivery, billing and line repairs. As of November 2026, SVCE’s rebate program for homes includes heat pump heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, and add-ons such as an electric panel upgrade when it’s paired with a heat pump appliance. You may qualify; call us and we’ll check what applies to your home.

What work have we done near Saratoga?

Next door in Cupertino, we finished a multi-room mini-split installation that gave each room its own temperature control. In nearby Campbell, our crew replaced a one-sided wall heater. We bring the same kinds of work to Saratoga homes, from room-by-room comfort to dependable heat.

What do Saratoga homeowners ask us?

• Can one system heat and cool the whole house? A heat pump can, and it connects to existing ducts in many homes.
• Will a new AC fit where my old one sits? Often it can, but we confirm clearances and keep about 2 feet clear around the outdoor unit.
• Can you add an SVCE panel upgrade to a heat pump job? We’ll check whether your panel needs it and whether the add-on applies.
• Do you set up maintenance plans? Yes. The Comfort Club Full plan is $18.95/month and covers 2 visits a year.

Which services suit Saratoga homes?

• AC replacement, with free written estimates
• Ductless mini-splits for rooms without ducts
• Heat pumps that replace a furnace and AC together
• Zoning systems for large or multi-level homes

Every service is grouped under cooling, heating, water heaters and indoor air quality.

Who are we?

Upgrade Home Services is a family-run HVAC contractor. Since 2002 we’ve worked from 743 Ames Ave in Milpitas, and we serve Saratoga as part of a 22-city area covering Santa Clara, San Mateo and southern Alameda counties. Our license (B and C-20) is listed with the CSLB. We install Carrier, Daikin, Mitsubishi and other brands, based on what you prefer.