Seasonal tune-up and full diagnostic on your Carrier, Trane, or Goodman system - readings shown to you before any repair is proposed
Diagnosis first, numbers second - you approve the repair price before a single part goes in.
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Dalton Heating & Air handles heating and cooling work across Kentfield, CA, where homes sit against the lower slopes of Mount Tamalpais and summer fog gives way to dry inland heat within the same week. We service all nine major residential HVAC brands, back every repair with a written one-year guarantee, and put the price in writing before any work starts. If your system is acting up, call (361) 306-9515 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Kentfield Homes Are Different
Kentfield’s housing stock runs older than what you find in the newer developments east of Highway 101. A lot of the homes along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and up into the Kent Woodlands neighborhoods were built in the 1950s through the 1970s, which means ductwork sized for older systems, electrical panels that sometimes need a close look before a heat pump goes in, and furnaces tucked into tight crawlspaces rather than roomy mechanical closets.
The microclimate matters too. Mornings here can stay damp and cool well into July, while afternoons climb dry and warm, especially on exposed hillside lots facing south. That swing means cooling equipment gets run hard in stretches, then sits idle for weeks. Systems that aren’t serviced regularly in that pattern tend to develop refrigerant leaks and capacitor failures at the worst possible time. Homes in the flats near Corte Madera Creek also deal with more moisture, which shows up as rust on older furnace cabinets and condenser coils.
Marin County’s building department requires permits for most HVAC replacements, and Kentfield falls under that same jurisdiction. We handle the permit paperwork as part of a heat pump installation, so the job doesn’t stall waiting on an inspection that was never scheduled.
Our Main Kentfield Services
The two calls we get most from Kentfield homeowners are for AC systems that quit during a warm snap and furnaces that won’t fire on the first cold morning. Heat pump installation rounds out the list, and each of these jobs has its own page with specific pricing and details.
AC Repair in Kentfield
Kentfield AC repair calls tend to spike in September and October, when inland heat pushes west and homes that coasted through the fog all summer suddenly need real cooling. The most common fixes are capacitor replacements, contactor swaps, and refrigerant recharges – topping off the cooling fluid your system needs to hit set temperature. We stock common parts for Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and Rheem systems on our trucks. Read the full breakdown on our AC Repair in Kentfield page, including what to check before you call.
Heat Pump Installation in Kentfield
A heat pump replaces both your furnace and AC with one outdoor unit that heats and cools, and it runs on electricity instead of natural gas. That matters in Kentfield, where older homes often have gas furnaces from the 1980s and 1990s nearing the end of their useful life. We size the system to the house, not the old unit, and the price you sign is the price you pay. See our Heat Pump Installation in Kentfield page for equipment options and what installation involves.
Furnace Repair in Kentfield
Furnace problems in Kentfield run the usual gamut: failed igniters, dirty flame sensors, and blower motors that seize after sitting unused since April. Older homes here often have furnaces in crawlspaces, which means moisture exposure and the occasional rodent-chewed wire. If your heat won’t start, we’ll find out why and show you the written price before we touch a single part. Details are on our Furnace Repair in Kentfield page.
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 Kentfield
Our technicians are factory-trained on nine major HVAC brands, including Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and Rheem. We keep common replacement parts for these systems on our trucks, which means most Kentfield repairs get finished the same day. For the full list and what factory training means for your equipment, see our brands.
Pricing for HVAC Company in Kentfield, CA
| Service | Typical range in Kentfield |
|---|---|
| AC repair | $150 – $650 |
| Capacitor replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Contactor replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Refrigerant recharge (minor leak repair included) | $300 – $650 |
| Furnace repair | $150 – $700 |
| Igniter or flame sensor replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Blower motor replacement | $400 – $700 |
| AC installation (full system) | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Tune-up / maintenance visit | $80 – $200 |
The higher end of the AC repair range in Kentfield usually comes from older systems where multiple parts fail at once, or from refrigerant that has leaked out and needs a full recharge after the leak is fixed. The lower end reflects simple part swaps on newer equipment. Every price above is a range, not an estimate – the written quote you get before work starts is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kentfield
We work throughout Kentfield, from the flats near the creek up to the hillside lots where access is tighter and equipment has to be walked in rather than pulled up to the house. Typical response time for a repair call in Kentfield is same day when you call before noon, next morning otherwise.
- Kent Woodlands
- Kentfield proper (along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard)
- The flats near Corte Madera Creek
- Hillside lots off Goodhill Road
- Areas bordering Ross and Larkspur
Service Area – Cities Near Kentfield
Dalton Heating & Air serves Kentfield and the surrounding Marin County communities. You’ll find the same written pricing, same-day response, and one-year guarantee in Larkspur, CA, San Anselmo, CA, San Rafael, CA, and Corte Madera, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s San Francisco Bay Area office; crews serve Kentfield locally.
Serving Kentfield, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kentfield 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 Kentfield
Yes, in most cases. If you call before noon, we can typically have a technician at your Kentfield home that afternoon. Calls after noon usually get a next-morning slot. For heat emergencies, we dispatch as soon as someone is available, day or night. Call (361) 306-9515 and a live person will give you a real window.
Marin County requires permits for furnace replacements, AC installations, and heat pump installations. Repairs generally don’t need one. When we install new equipment, we pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job, so you’re not chasing paperwork.
Every repair we make is guaranteed in writing for a full year. If the same part fails or the same issue comes back within 365 days, we return and fix it at no charge. That’s a term of The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every job in Kentfield. Call (361) 306-9515 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
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 Kentfield Customers Say
"Installed a heat pump to replace an old oil furnace. Three clear quotes and the install crew was tidy."
- Cheryl B."Tech arrived in uniform right on time. AC wasn't cooling, found a failed capacitor, and replaced it in twenty minutes. The owner is a veteran and the company runs like it."
- Frank O."Blower motor died on the coldest night. They had the part on the truck and had us warm again the same day."
- Sandy G.