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HVAC service across Irvine’s villages

Irvine is built around its master-planned villages, and we cover them all — from Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and University Park to Northwood, Quail Hill, Oak Creek, Cypress Village, and the newer neighborhoods at Orchard Hills, Portola Springs, and around the Great Park. Because our office is just next door in Tustin, we reach most of Irvine fast — a real advantage when your AC quits on a hot afternoon.

Our licensed technicians cover every Irvine ZIP code — 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618 and 92620 — with same-day AC repair, furnace and heat pump service, new installations, and tune-ups. Whether you’re near the Irvine Spectrum, UCI, or Woodbury, we respond fast. Call (949) 933-3130 or request service online.

HVAC technician servicing an air conditioner in Irvine, CA

South County Air Services provides fast, reliable air conditioning and heating service in Irvine, California. Irvine’s master-planned villages — from Woodbridge and Northwood to Turtle Rock and the Great Park neighborhoods — span a wide range of homes and HVAC systems, and inland summers get hot, so dependable, efficient cooling matters. We’re a local, family-owned and owner-operated team offering same-day appointments, upfront flat-rate pricing, and Mon-Sat emergency service.

AC & heating services in Irvine

Maintenance

Spring & fall tune-ups that keep your system efficient and prevent breakdowns.

Tune-ups in Irvine →

Repair

Same-day & Mon-Sat repair for AC, furnaces, heat pumps and thermostats — all brands.

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Installation

New high-efficiency systems, correctly sized, with financing available.

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Why Irvine homeowners choose us

  • Local, family-owned & owner-operated — you talk to a real person
  • Same-day service & Mon-Sat emergency response
  • Upfront, flat-rate pricing — no surprises
  • Background-checked, factory-trained technicians
  • Licensed & insured (CA License #1062690)
  • 5-star rated on Google & Yelp

Furnace & heater repair in Irvine

When the heat does not come on the first cold night, we fix it the same day, Monday through Saturday. Our crew repairs gas furnaces, heat pumps in heating mode and thermostats of every brand across Irvine. The diagnostic is $79, waived when we do the repair, and every price is quoted flat-rate before any work starts, so there is no hourly meter running and no upsell.

Common furnace repairs and what they cost in Irvine:

  • Flame sensor cleaning or replacement: $250–$350
  • Hot-surface igniter: $350–$450
  • Pressure switch or inducer check: $400–$600
  • Inducer motor: $600–$1,200
  • Control board: $450–$900
  • Blower motor: $900–$1,400
  • Thermostat replacement: $350–$500

Furnace blowing cold air, not turning on, short cycling, a burning smell at first start, or a heat pump that will not warm the house: those are the calls we see most in Irvine every winter, and most are fixed in a single visit. Not broken yet? Our $89 fall furnace tune-up (regularly $129) catches a dirty flame sensor or a failing igniter before it leaves you cold. See the full furnace repair page or heat pump repair. Call or text (949) 933-3130; for a faster response, text.

Irvine HVAC FAQ

Do you offer same-day HVAC service in Irvine?
Yes: we offer same-day appointments and Mon-Sat emergency AC and heating service throughout Irvine and the surrounding South Orange County area. Call (949) 933-3130.
How much does AC repair cost in Irvine?
Most AC repairs run about $250 to $600 – a capacitor averages around $175, a refrigerant recharge $300 to $600, and a compressor $1,200 to $2,800. We give Irvine homeowners an exact, upfront flat-rate price before any work. Call (949) 933-3130.
How often should I service my AC and heater?
Twice a year is ideal: AC in spring, heating in fall. A tune-up runs about $75 to $200 per system and helps prevent costly breakdowns and keeps your warranty valid.
How much does a new AC or HVAC system cost?
Most full 3-ton system replacements start around $14,000. A gas system (new AC and gas furnace) typically runs $16,000 to $21,000 installed; a 3-ton heat pump typically runs $14,000 to $20,000. Three tons is the typical minimum, and larger or higher-efficiency systems cost more. We size it right for your Irvine home, offer financing, and give a free in-home estimate.
How fast can you fix my furnace in Irvine?
Usually the same day. We run furnace and heater repair calls in Irvine Monday through Saturday: 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays. Call or text (949) 933-3130 and we will give you an arrival window; texting gets the fastest response.
How much does furnace repair cost in Irvine?
The diagnostic is $79 and is waived if we do the repair. Common furnace repairs in Irvine run $250 to $450 for a flame sensor or igniter, $450 to $900 for a control board, and $900 to $1,400 for a blower motor. Every repair is quoted flat-rate before work starts, so the price you approve is the price you pay.

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Nearby areas we serve: Tustin · Lake Forest · Newport Beach

Helpful HVAC Terms

Quick definitions for the parts and terms behind your comfort system.

RefrigerantThe fluid that absorbs and releases heat as it cools or heats your home.R-454B (Puron Advance)The new low-GWP refrigerant in Bryant and Carrier 2025+ systems, replacing R-410A.SEER2An AC cooling-efficiency rating; higher means lower energy bills.AFUEFurnace efficiency rating – the percentage of fuel turned into usable heat.BTUBritish Thermal Unit – a measure of heating or cooling energy.TonA measure of cooling capacity; one ton equals 12,000 BTU per hour.
See the full HVAC Glossary →

Irvine HVAC guide for homeowners

Villages, heat pumps, and HOA rules: read our Irvine HVAC guide. Comparing companies? 7 things to check before you hire an HVAC company in Irvine.

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Furnace Safety Tune-Up

Regularly $129. A full furnace inspection, cleaning and safety check before the first cold night, so your heat comes on safe and smelling clean.
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Save $1,000 on a brand-new high-efficiency full HVAC system installation (17 SEER or higher).
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What your neighbors say

Real reviews from real Orange County homeowners.
★★★★★

I cannot thank South County Air Services enough for impeccable customer service. Behshad came out on a Saturday to check my heating unit (failing motor). He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough – extremely fair pricing, with open and honest communication. Highly recommend. Five star plus!

KM

Kelly M.
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★★★★★

Super impressed with our experience. We needed to replace our 40+ year old furnace, and from the first call everything was easy and clearly explained. Responsive, great follow-up, great pricing, timely booking, installers on time and prepared, clean install, no mess left.

DM

D. M.
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★★★★★

I am grateful to the technician who inspected my HVAC system today. I feel he did a thorough inspection and told me the truth about my unit. I had two other companies beforehand – the first gave me a report that would call for major expenditure.

EM

Elena M.
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★★★★★

You will not find a more honest and knowledgeable HVAC tech. They show up on time and are very professional, but most of all will not try to upcharge you. He could have charged me significantly more but cares about diagnosing the actual problem. I found my HVAC tech – 10 star review if I could!

PV

Pat V.
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★★★★★

It’s not often you find an honest business willing to give suggestions over the phone to troubleshoot why my HVAC wasn’t working – without charging me. After a couple minutes we determined my breaker popped and all I needed was to reset it. I appreciate Behshad and will definitely use him in the future.

HJ

Heng J.
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★★★★★

I spoke with the owner on a Saturday morning and he was at my house within 45 minutes. Another company wanted $3,000 in repairs; Behshad recommended a simple $250 repair that fixed the issue. Very honest, thorough, and reliable!

AS

Alex S.
Verified Google review
★★★★★

I cannot thank South County Air Services enough for impeccable customer service. Behshad came out on a Saturday to check my heating unit (failing motor). He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough – extremely fair pricing, with open and honest communication. Highly recommend. Five star plus!

KM

Kelly M.
Verified Yelp review
★★★★★

Super impressed with our experience. We needed to replace our 40+ year old furnace, and from the first call everything was easy and clearly explained. Responsive, great follow-up, great pricing, timely booking, installers on time and prepared, clean install, no mess left.

DM

D. M.
Verified Yelp review
★★★★★

I am grateful to the technician who inspected my HVAC system today. I feel he did a thorough inspection and told me the truth about my unit. I had two other companies beforehand – the first gave me a report that would call for major expenditure.

EM

Elena M.
Verified Yelp review
★★★★★

You will not find a more honest and knowledgeable HVAC tech. They show up on time and are very professional, but most of all will not try to upcharge you. He could have charged me significantly more but cares about diagnosing the actual problem. I found my HVAC tech – 10 star review if I could!

PV

Pat V.
Verified Yelp review
★★★★★

It’s not often you find an honest business willing to give suggestions over the phone to troubleshoot why my HVAC wasn’t working – without charging me. After a couple minutes we determined my breaker popped and all I needed was to reset it. I appreciate Behshad and will definitely use him in the future.

HJ

Heng J.
Verified Yelp review
★★★★★

I spoke with the owner on a Saturday morning and he was at my house within 45 minutes. Another company wanted $3,000 in repairs; Behshad recommended a simple $250 repair that fixed the issue. Very honest, thorough, and reliable!

AS

Alex S.
Verified Google review

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HVAC specialists for Irvine and the surrounding area

Irvine is our home turf and our specialty — it is where we do the most work, and it shows in every job. We focus on Irvine and the neighboring south Orange County communities, so we know the local housing stock, the inland climate, and the permit and HOA rules better than a company that treats Irvine as one dot on a service-area map.

HVAC company in Irvine, CA

South County Air Services is a family-owned, owner-operated HVAC company serving Irvine and its villages — Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, and the Great Park neighborhoods. Licensed under California CSLB #1062690 and rated 5.0 stars across 250+ reviews, we handle AC service, HVAC repair, and heating installation with flat-rate pricing, no upsells, and the owner on the job.

HVAC repair in Irvine, CA

When an AC or furnace quits in an Irvine home, the cause is usually one of a handful of parts — a failed capacitor, a worn contactor, low refrigerant from a slow leak, a clogged condensate line, or a furnace ignitor. We stock the common parts, so most repairs are same-day. Every visit starts with a real diagnosis: we show you the failed component, quote a flat rate before touching anything, and never pad the ticket. Same-day and emergency HVAC repair is available across Irvine, from Woodbridge to the Great Park.

AC service and maintenance in Irvine

Irvine’s inland location means your AC runs harder and longer than it would near the coast, so a spring tune-up before the heat arrives pays for itself. A service visit checks refrigerant charge, cleans the coil, tests the capacitor and contactor, clears the condensate line, and verifies airflow — the exact things that cause mid-summer breakdowns when skipped. Service is one-time and flat-rate, with no upsell to a system you do not need.

Why we specialize in Irvine

Irvine’s inland-influenced climate pushes air conditioners through long, hard summer cycles, so we see the same wear patterns again and again — and we carry the common parts to fix them same-day. We know which HOAs restrict condenser placement and noise, we pull the required City of Irvine permits on every equipment change, and we size systems for the actual home rather than guessing. That local focus is why so much of our 5.0-star review base comes from Irvine.

More Irvine HVAC questions

Who is the best HVAC company in Irvine? We will let the reviews speak — a 5.0-star rating across 250+ reviews in Irvine and south Orange County. Family-owned, owner-operated, licensed (CSLB #1062690), flat-rate with no upsells. The best test is a no-pressure quote.

Do you offer same-day HVAC repair in Irvine? Yes — same-day and emergency AC and furnace repair across Irvine. We diagnose the real problem and give a flat-rate price before any work begins.

How much does AC service in Irvine cost? A flat, upfront rate you will know before we start — no hourly surprises. If we find a needed repair, we show you the part and quote it separately so you decide with full information.

HVAC in Irvine: what local homeowners should know

Irvine’s master-planned villages — Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill and the newer Great Park neighborhoods — range from 1970s houses to brand-new construction, so the right HVAC answer changes block by block. Many newer Irvine homes were built for heat pumps and high-SEER systems, while older Woodbridge and El Camino Real houses often run aging furnaces and undersized return ducts that struggle in a heat wave. Irvine HOA rules also dictate where condensers and mini-splits can sit and how they are screened. We size equipment to match both the home and the HOA — never a one-size quote.

South County Air Services is a family-owned, owner-operated HVAC company based in Tustin, CA (CSLB license #1062690), holding a 5.0-star Google rating across 250+ reviews. We serve all of Orange County Mon-Sat with flat-rate pricing, and as a Bryant dealer we install, repair, and maintain air conditioning, heating, heat pump, and indoor-air-quality systems. Because the licensed owner runs the jobs — not a commissioned salesperson — our customers consistently say we give honest recommendations and do not upsell.

What Irvine-area customers say

★★★★★

“Behshad was so friendly and efficient. He showed up within an hour and a half of my call, looked at my system, and showed me I was not using the thermostat correctly. Wonderful service.”

— Shelly Houck, Google review
★★★★★

“A client’s property had a carbon monoxide detector going off — we found a gas leak at the heater. I called in the morning and they were there with a new heater by 3 PM that day. Professional, friendly, and efficient.”

— Dianna McGarvin, Google review
★★★★★

“We had an outstanding experience with South County Air! From start to finish, their entire team was absolutely fantastic — professional, polite, and genuinely a pleasure to work with.”

— Ron Staley, Google review

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