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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Kent sits in the Green River Valley, where summer heat gathers against the West Hill and winter cold drains down from the Cascades. That geography means two things for HVAC work here: air conditioners run hard from July through September, and furnaces carry the load from October through April. Most Kent homes were built between the 1950s and 1990s, which puts a lot of systems at or past the 15-year mark where repairs get frequent. If your system is struggling, call Dalton Heating & Air at (361) 306-9515. We work on nine major brands and put every price in writing before we touch a unit.
Why Kent Homes Are Different
Kent’s housing stock splits into distinct pockets, and each one shapes HVAC work differently. The East Hill and West Hill neighborhoods climb several hundred feet above the valley floor, so heating loads run heavier there on cold nights. Down in the valley around Downtown Kent and along Meeker Street, older homes from the 1940s and 1950s often still run original ductwork that was sized for a gravity furnace, not a modern heat pump or high-efficiency air conditioner. That matters when we quote a system: a house on Scenic Hill with an unfinished basement and accessible ducts is a different job than a split-level off Benson Road with tight attic clearance.
Kent also gets real humidity in late summer, especially in the valley. A heat pump or AC that works fine in dry August air can ice up or short-cycle when humidity climbs. We see it every season in the Panther Lake and Meridian neighborhoods. The fix is rarely a new unit. It’s a refrigerant charge adjustment, a coil cleaning, or a condensate drain that’s backed up. Knowing which one before we arrive means we show up with the right parts on the truck.
Permit requirements in Kent follow King County code, and mechanical permits are pulled by the contractor, not the homeowner, for equipment replacements. That paperwork is part of the job. So is leaving the equipment pad level, the lineset sealed, and the electrical disconnect to code. We handle all of it, and we do not charge extra for the permit pull on a replacement.
Our Main Kent Services
These are the three jobs Kent homeowners call us about most, and each has its own page with pricing, timing, and what to expect.
AC Repair in Kent
Summer in Kent is short but intense. When a system fails during a July heat wave, the house heats up fast, especially upstairs in split-level homes on the East Hill. Most AC repair in Kent comes down to five things: a failed capacitor, low refrigerant, a clogged drain line, a bad contactor, or a blower motor giving out. We carry those parts on the truck for Carrier, Trane, Goodman, and the other major brands. If your unit is blowing warm air or short-cycling, AC Repair in Kent gets the full breakdown of pricing and same-day availability.
Heat Pump Installation in Kent
Kent’s mild winters make a heat pump the right answer for a lot of homes here, particularly the ones built after 1980 that already have forced-air ducting. A properly sized heat pump handles both cooling in summer and heating in the shoulder seasons without a backup furnace running. The catch in Kent is sizing: homes on the ridges of East Hill need different capacity than the same floor plan in the valley, because the elevation changes the heating load. We run a load calculation on every install, never a rule of thumb. The Heat Pump Installation in Kent page covers rebates, brands, and what a typical install costs.
Furnace Repair in Kent
Kent winters hover around freezing at night, and a dead furnace on a 28-degree morning is a repair call that cannot wait. The most common furnace failures we see in Kent are dirty flame sensors, failed ignitors, and inducer motors that have worn out, especially in homes along Lake Fenwick Road and the 98030 corridor where furnaces log serious run time. We stock ignitors, flame sensors, pressure switches, and inducer assemblies for Goodman, Rheem, and other common brands. Get the full picture on Furnace Repair in Kent including what a typical repair costs and how fast we can get there.
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 Kent
Our Kent technicians are factory-trained on Goodman, Rheem, and York equipment, and we service Daikin and other major lines as well. We stock common Goodman and Rheem parts on the truck so most Kent repairs finish in one visit. For less common parts, our supply chain gets them to Kent within one to two business days. See our brands for the full lineup.
Pricing for HVAC Company in Kent, WA
| Service | Typical range in Kent |
|---|---|
| AC repair (parts and labor) | $150 – $650 |
| Furnace repair (parts and labor) | $150 – $700 |
| Tune-up (per system) | $80 – $200 |
| AC installation | $3,500 – $7,500 |
Two things push a Kent job toward the high end of these ranges: age of the ductwork and accessibility of the equipment. A furnace in a crawlspace off a hillside lot costs more to work on than one in a garage. Whatever the number, you get it in writing before any work starts. No one from Dalton Heating & Air touches a unit until you’ve seen the price and approved it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kent
We run calls across all of Kent, from the valley floor up both hills. Most repair calls in Kent get a same-day or next-morning visit, depending on when you call.
- East Hill
- West Hill
- Panther Lake
- Scenic Hill
- Meridian
Service Area – Cities Near Kent
Beyond Kent, our crews cover the surrounding South King County area. We regularly run calls in Renton, WA, Auburn, GA, Federal Way, WA, and Maple Valley, WA. If your home sits between these cities, call and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Kent, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kent 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 Kent
Most Kent repair calls get a same-day visit if you call before early afternoon. Evening and overnight calls are handled by our 24/7 live answering team, and we typically schedule the next available morning for non-emergency work. No-heat and no-cooling calls in Kent take priority, especially during cold snaps and heat waves.
Yes, for equipment replacement. Kent follows King County mechanical code, which requires a pulled permit for furnace, AC, and heat pump replacements. Dalton Heating & Air pulls the permit as part of the job at no extra charge. Repairs and tune-ups generally do not require a permit.
We do. Some Kent HOAs, particularly on the East Hill and in planned communities off 132nd Avenue, require equipment type or placement approvals before a replacement. We coordinate with your HOA and adjust the install to match their rules. Bring us the requirements and we will handle the rest.
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 Kent Customers Say
"Coil cleaning and a refrigerant check before summer. AC has never been this cold."
- Marty D."Good communication, tidy, and disciplined work. Taped off the floor and wiped the unit down."
- Karen J."Installed a heat pump to replace an old oil furnace. Three clear quotes and the install crew was tidy."
- Cheryl B.