Heating & Air Conditioning in Newark, CA

Which services do Newark homeowners book with us?

Newark calls tend to fall into four groups. Pick the one that matches your home, or call and we’ll help you sort it out.

• Heating, including furnace repair and heat pumps that heat in winter and cool in summer from one system.
• Water heaters, from tank replacements to heat pump water heater installation.
• Cooling, with repairs and a yearly AC tune-up ($135) to keep the system running well.
• Indoor air quality, such as air duct cleaning: $399 for up to 10 vents and $15 per extra vent, done with Rotobrush equipment that scrubs and vacuums each duct at once.

How does a new system get permitted in Newark?

Newark issues building permits through its Building Inspection Division, part of the city’s Public Works department. Its permit page says all permits are now processed and issued electronically. Here is how it goes when we replace a furnace, AC, heat pump or water heater:

1. Free estimate. We look at your home and give you a written quote for the new system.
2. Permit. The city’s Building Inspection FAQ says permits go only to the property owner or a properly licensed contractor. We apply as your contractor.
3. Install. Our crew puts in the new equipment and tests it.
4. Inspection. Newark doesn’t hand out paper job cards. Results are emailed after each inspection to the person on site, and we pass them along to you.
5. HERS testing. If the system needs a HERS test (a third-party energy check under California’s energy code), we schedule it.

You can follow the permit’s status on the city’s eTRAKiT site at any time.

What do Newark homeowners ask us?

Who provides electricity in Newark?

Newark is one of the cities on Ava Community Energy’s service list. Ava used to be called East Bay Community Energy. As of November 2026, Ava shows Bright Choice as the default plan for Newark homes, and PG&E handles delivery and gas service.

Can I get help paying for a heat pump water heater?

Ava’s incentive finder searches rebates, tax credits and discounts by city and zip code, and its water heater page notes that heat pump water heaters may qualify. Programs change, so we never promise a number up front: you may qualify; call us and we’ll check what applies to your home.

What is Climate Action Newark, and does it affect my furnace?

The city adopted an updated climate plan, Climate Action Newark, with a January 2026 plan document posted on its Green Newark page. It lists improving building energy efficiency among its strategies. We won’t push you to replace equipment that still works. When it’s time for a new furnace or water heater, we’ll lay out gas and electric choices side by side.

Have you worked near Newark?

Yes. Our closest posted jobs are in neighboring Fremont, including a furnace replacement and dryer vent cleaning.

Who is Upgrade Home Services?

Upgrade Home Services is a family business that opened in 2002 and still runs from its shop at 743 Ames Ave, Milpitas. We hold California contractor license CSLB #1066776. Newark is one of 22 cities we serve across southern Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties (see the full list). We service every major brand and can install Amana, Carrier, Payne, Goodman, Daikin or Mitsubishi equipment.