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Diagnosis first, numbers second - you approve the repair price before a single part goes in.
Get your free estimateHVAC Company in Pasadena, CA
Dalton Heating & Air is the HVAC company Pasadena homeowners call when a system fails during a July heat wave or a January cold snap. Our crews work on the houses that make Pasadena different: century-old Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes with original ductwork, tight crawl spaces, and preservation rules that most HVAC companies never deal with. We put every price in writing before work starts, guarantee every repair for a full year, and answer the phone with a live person day or night. Call (626) 657-5344 when you need a straight answer and a crew that shows up.
Why Pasadena Homes Are Different
Pasadena’s housing stock forces a kind of precision that newer suburbs don’t demand. A 1915 Craftsman in Bungalow Heaven may have lathe-and-plaster walls, no central air, and a crawl space too shallow for standard duct runs. A Spanish Colonial in San Rafael Hills may have original tile work we need to protect while routing refrigerant lines. None of this is hypothetical for us: it is the daily reality of working in Pasadena.
The climate adds another layer. Summer heat waves regularly push temperatures above 100°F, while winter nights can dip near freezing. That dual demand means a system must cool hard in August and heat reliably in December. When a technician understands both loads and the house itself, the job gets done correctly the first time. Pasadena also has landmark districts like Bungalow Heaven where preservation guidelines require condensers out of sight and slim-duct systems that fit inside original wall cavities. We plan for that before the first bracket goes on the wall.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pasadena Services
Three services carry most of the weight for Pasadena homeowners, so we built a dedicated page for each one. Each page covers local pricing, what the job involves in Pasadena’s housing stock, and how our written guarantee applies.
AC Repair in Pasadena
Pasadena’s older homes often run air conditioners that were retrofitted into structures never designed for them, and when a capacitor, contactor, or refrigerant line fails in August, waiting is not an option. We diagnose the problem, show you the written price before any work begins, and complete the repair inside the same visit whenever the part is in the truck. We service Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and five other major brands, and every repair carries a 365-day written guarantee. Full details on AC Repair in Pasadena.
Heat Pump Installation in Pasadena
A heat pump can heat and cool the same Pasadena house, which makes sense when winter nights and summer heat waves both demand reliable output. Many of the homes we retrofit have no existing central air, so we plan the refrigerant line routing, the ductwork or ductless layout, and the condenser placement against preservation rules and lot constraints. You get a fixed written price and a set install date before anything is ordered. Full details on Heat Pump Installation in Pasadena.
Furnace Repair in Pasadena
Pasadena furnaces tend to be smaller, older, and tucked into spaces with poor access, and when one fails on a cold night, the house gets uncomfortable fast. We diagnose the ignition system, heat exchanger, or blower issue and give you a written repair price before we touch a component. If the repair does not hold, we return at no charge within the guarantee period. That is The Garrison Code, and it applies to every job. Full details on Furnace Repair in Pasadena.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Pasadena
Our technicians are factory-trained on Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and Goodman, and we stock common repair parts for those brands in our Pasadena trucks. That cuts turnaround time when a capacitor or ignition control fails mid-season. See the full our brands list.
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We publish ranges because Pasadena homeowners deserve to know whether a repair is likely to run $200 or $1,200 before they commit to a visit.
| Service | Typical range in Pasadena |
|---|---|
| AC repair – capacitor, contactor, or relay | $150 – $450 |
| AC repair – refrigerant leak or recharge | $200 – $650 |
| Furnace repair – ignitor or flame sensor | $150 – $350 |
| Furnace repair – blower motor or control board | $300 – $700 |
| Heat pump repair – reversing valve or defrost control | $200 – $650 |
| Heat pump repair – compressor or coil issue | $400 – $700 |
| Annual furnace or AC tune-up | $80 – $200 |
| New AC installation – standard efficiency | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| New AC installation – high efficiency or larger home | $5,500 – $7,500 |
| New heat pump installation – typical range | $3,500 – $7,500 |
Pasadena pushes prices toward the higher end when a home has restricted crawl spaces, preservation requirements, or ductwork that must be replaced rather than reused. What never changes: the price is in writing before we start, and it does not move after you approve it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pasadena
We run calls across Pasadena every weekday, and response time for most neighborhoods is same-day or next-day depending on the season. We know the access quirks and preservation zones in each area.
- Bungalow Heaven
- Madison Heights
- San Rafael Hills
- Linda Vista
- Oak Knoll
Service Area – Cities Near Pasadena
Pasadena is our home market, but we also serve nearby communities with the same written-price, written-guarantee standard. That includes San Marino, CA, Altadena, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Alhambra, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Los Angeles office, with crews staged locally for Pasadena.
Serving Pasadena, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pasadena area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About HVAC Company in Pasadena
Most Pasadena neighborhoods get same-day or next-day service, and during heat waves we prioritize no-cooling calls. Call (626) 657-5344 and a live person answers 24/7, gives you a straight arrival window, and confirms who is coming.
Most replacements and new installations require a Pasadena city permit, and we handle the paperwork as part of the job. Repairs and tune-ups generally do not. The written quote covers any permit fees, so there is no surprise line item.
Yes. We work regularly in Bungalow Heaven and other landmark districts, and we plan condenser placement and duct routing to satisfy preservation rules before installation day. If your home has specific requirements, our estimator notes them at the first visit.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local hvac pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Pasadena Customers Say
"Honest, direct people. Told me what the furnace needed and nothing more, and the bill matched."
- Eliza S."No pressure to upgrade. He said the old unit had a few years left and fixed the actual problem."
- Jimmy V."Coil cleaning and a refrigerant check before summer. AC has never been this cold."
- Marty D.