AC Installation in Granada Hills, CA, for Long Valley Summers
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When to Replace an AC in Granada Hills
- The compressor has failed. That repair runs $3,200 – $4,800, roughly a third of what a new system costs.
- The system uses R-22, which is no longer produced in the U.S., and it has started to leak.
- You’ve paid for repairs several summers running, and the next one is already on the way.
- It runs all afternoon in July and August, when the average high is above 90°F, and the house still doesn’t reach the temperature you set.
- Your LADWP bills go up every summer while the house gets less comfortable.

Planning an AC Installation in Granada Hills
Granada Hills grew fast after World War II. Its population rose by 1,000 percent between 1950 and 1960, and much of the neighborhood is still single-family ranch homes from those years. Marlborough Palms has 149 one-story homes, most built in 1957 and 1958. Knollwood Country Club opened in 1956 and drew building north of Rinaldi Street into the hills, where it continued through the 1970s. Balboa Highlands, the Eichler tract built from 1962 to 1964, has been a City of Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone since 2010. A few things shape an installation here:
- Foothill exposure. North of Rinaldi Street, the streets climb into the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains. Santa Ana winds reach these homes first, and the Sesnon Fire in 2008 and the Saddleridge Fire in 2019 both sent ash across the neighborhood. We look at where the outdoor unit will sit so you can reach the coil to rinse it and wind-blown debris has less chance to pile up against it.
- Mid-century layouts. A 1950s ranch house and an Eichler with an open atrium and floor-to-ceiling glass don’t hide equipment the same way. Some rooflines leave no attic space at all. During the estimate we go over where the indoor and outdoor units can go in your house, and the quote reflects that plan.
- Electrical. Older homes sometimes need the electrical that feeds the AC updated for new equipment. If yours does, that work is spelled out in the written quote before you sign anything.
What your installation quote includes
- The building permit. Granada Hills is in the City of Los Angeles, so it comes from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). We pull it and schedule the inspection.
- Title 24 / HERS testing, which California requires when a system is replaced
- Removal and haul-away of the old equipment
- A 10-year manufacturer parts warranty with product registration, plus our 1-year labor warranty on the installation, extended to 2 years with a maintenance plan
What it costs
The estimate is free with no obligation, and every home is quoted after an in-home visit. As a reference point, a complete 2.5-ton heat pump replacement with a matched air handler runs $11,200 – $15,000. See heat pump installation in Granada Hills.
Financing is available through GoGreen Home Energy Financing, with rates as low as 0% APR for qualifying homeowners and projects. When you sign, the deposit is the lesser of 10% or $1,000, the limit California sets for home improvement contracts, and the balance is due when the job is complete. We accept cash, check, Zelle and Venmo; card payments carry a 3% surcharge.
How a Granada Hills AC Installation Works
Free in-home estimate
Permit and installation
Testing and inspection
Granada Hills AC Installation Questions
It depends on the house and the equipment, which is why we quote after an in-home visit. As a reference point, a complete 2.5-ton heat pump replacement with a matched air handler runs $11,200 – $15,000. Your written quote includes the LADBS permit, Title 24 / HERS testing, and removal and haul-away of the old equipment. If you already have a quote from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion.
Yes. Granada Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) requires a mechanical permit for any installation or modification of a heating or cooling system. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and handle the Title 24 / HERS testing. All of it is in your written quote.
A standard AC only cools and is paired with a furnace for heat. A heat pump cools in summer and heats in winter from the same outdoor unit, running on your LADWP electric service. Granada Hills winters are mild, with average January highs around 66°F, so a heat pump handles the heating season here without trouble. We install both and will quote either one. See heat pump installation in Granada Hills.
Estimates are free, and most installations are scheduled within 48 hours of an accepted quote. Financing is available through GoGreen Home Energy Financing, with rates as low as 0% APR for qualifying homeowners and projects.
The equipment carries a 10-year manufacturer parts warranty when it’s registered. Our labor warranty on the installation is 1 year, extended to 2 years when you’re on one of our maintenance plans.
The lesser of 10% of the contract price or $1,000, the limit California law sets for home improvement deposits. The balance is due when the installation is complete.
Get a Free AC Installation Estimate in Granada Hills
Your written quote covers the LADBS permit, Title 24 / HERS testing and haul-away of the old system. Call (747) 222-6259 or request your free estimate below.
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