HVAC Company in Alamitos, CA

Your AC Breaks When It's 95 Degrees

We fix it fast, install it right, and keep your system running so you’re not sweating through another California summer.

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Air Conditioning Services in Alamitos

Cool Air When You Need It Most

You’re not calling us because everything’s fine. You’re calling because your AC quit during a heatwave, your energy bills doubled for no reason, or your system’s making a noise that shouldn’t exist.

We get it. Los Alamitos summers hit hard, and when your cooling system fails, it’s not just uncomfortable—it’s urgent.

Here’s what actually matters: we show up when we say we will. We diagnose the real problem, not the most expensive one. And we fix it so it lasts, using equipment that’s built for California’s climate—not just whatever’s on sale. You get a system that cools your home efficiently, a team that respects your time, and straight answers about what needs fixing now versus what can wait.

HVAC Contractor Alamitos, CA

We've Been Doing This Since 1985

All Fresh Temp has been serving the San Jose and Santa Clara County area for nearly four decades. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve seen every type of HVAC problem California homes can throw at us.

We’re not the flashiest company. We’re the ones who show up on time, explain what’s broken in plain language, and give you options that actually make sense for your budget and your home.

Alamitos gets hotter than most people expect, and your cooling system works harder here than it would in other parts of the state. We size equipment correctly, install it to code, and back our work with real warranties—not fine print that disappears when you need it.

Heating and Cooling Services Alamitos

Here's What Happens When You Call

First, we schedule a time that works for you—not a four-hour window where you’re stuck waiting. When we arrive, we assess your system and explain what’s going on in terms you can understand, not HVAC jargon.

If it’s a repair, we tell you what’s broken, why it broke, and what it’ll take to fix it. If it’s an installation, we measure your space, calculate the load requirements, and recommend a system that fits your home’s actual needs—not the biggest unit we can sell you.

Once you approve the work, we handle it efficiently. We protect your floors, keep the work area clean, and test everything before we leave. You get a detailed invoice, warranty information, and a direct line if something doesn’t feel right later.

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AC Repair and Installation Alamitos

What You're Actually Paying For

When you hire us, you’re getting licensed technicians who’ve been trained on modern HVAC systems and California building codes. You’re getting equipment that’s rated for high-efficiency performance in hot climates like Alamitos, where temperatures regularly push into the 90s.

We handle everything from emergency AC repairs to full system replacements, furnace installations, ductwork inspections, and preventive maintenance. If your unit’s leaking refrigerant, short cycling, or just not cooling like it used to, we find the cause and fix it correctly.

You also get transparent pricing. We give you a written estimate before we start, and we don’t add surprise fees after the fact. Our warranties cover both parts and labor, and we’re clear about what’s included. Most importantly, you get a system that works when you need it—because in Alamitos, that’s not optional.

How long does it take to install a new AC system in Alamitos?

Most residential AC installations take one to two days, depending on the size of your home and whether we’re replacing an existing system or installing from scratch. If your ductwork is in good shape and we’re swapping out a similar-sized unit, we can often finish in a single day.

If we’re upgrading to a larger system, rerouting ducts, or dealing with older infrastructure, it might take longer. We’ll walk through the timeline during your estimate so you know exactly what to expect.

We don’t rush installs to squeeze in more jobs. A system that’s installed correctly the first time will run more efficiently, last longer, and cause fewer headaches down the road.

Refrigerant leaks and clogged filters are at the top of the list. Alamitos gets hot, and when your AC runs constantly, small issues turn into big ones fast. A refrigerant leak means your system can’t cool properly, and it’ll keep running without ever reaching the temperature you set.

Clogged filters are even more common, especially if you haven’t changed yours in a while. Dust and debris block airflow, forcing your system to work harder and driving up your energy bills. In extreme cases, it can freeze your evaporator coil and shut the whole system down.

Both problems are fixable, but they’re also preventable with regular maintenance. We recommend filter changes every one to three months depending on usage, and an annual inspection to catch leaks before they become expensive repairs.

If your system is less than ten years old and the repair cost is under half the price of a new unit, a repair usually makes sense. If it’s older than fifteen years, constantly breaking down, or the repair bill is climbing into the thousands, replacement is often the smarter move.

We’ll never push you toward a new system if a repair will buy you a few more good years. But we also won’t patch up a dying unit just to have it fail again next month. We’ll give you the honest breakdown: what’s wrong, what it costs to fix, how long that fix will last, and what a new system would run you.

Age, efficiency, and repair history all factor in. If your energy bills have spiked or you’re calling for service twice a year, that’s a sign your system’s on its way out.

Yes. We know AC emergencies don’t wait for business hours, especially during summer in Alamitos. If your system goes out in the middle of a heatwave, we prioritize those calls and get someone out as quickly as possible.

Emergency service costs more than scheduled appointments—that’s standard across the industry—but we’re upfront about pricing before we dispatch a technician. If it’s something that can wait until morning without putting your family at risk, we’ll tell you that too.

Most emergency calls involve refrigerant leaks, compressor failures, or electrical issues. We carry common parts on our trucks so we can handle repairs on the spot instead of making you wait days for an order to come in.

It depends on your home’s square footage, insulation, ceiling height, window placement, and how much sun exposure you get. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and anyone who gives you a number without measuring your space is guessing.

An oversized unit will cool your home quickly but shut off before it removes enough humidity, leaving you with a cold, clammy house. An undersized unit will run nonstop and never quite get the temperature where you want it, driving up your energy bills and wearing out faster.

We do a proper load calculation before recommending a system. That means measuring your space, checking your insulation, and factoring in Alamitos’s climate. The goal is a system that cools efficiently without overworking itself or wasting energy.

Once a year is the standard recommendation, ideally in spring before summer heat kicks in. Maintenance catches small problems before they turn into expensive repairs, keeps your system running efficiently, and extends its lifespan.

During a maintenance visit, we check refrigerant levels, clean or replace filters, inspect electrical connections, test the thermostat, and make sure everything’s operating safely. It takes about an hour and costs a fraction of what you’d pay for an emergency repair.

If you run your AC heavily or have pets, you might benefit from twice-a-year service. Alamitos’s heat means your system works harder than average, so staying on top of maintenance isn’t optional—it’s how you avoid breakdowns when you need cooling most.

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