Your AC quits on a 105-degree afternoon. Your furnace stops working during a cold snap. The last thing you need is a contractor who can’t come out for three days or won’t tell you what anything costs until they’re already in your house.
You need someone who picks up the phone, shows up the same day, and gives you a straight answer about what’s wrong and what it’ll cost to fix it. No pressure to replace your whole system when a repair will do. No hidden fees that show up after the work is done.
That’s what matters when your house is uncomfortable and your family is counting on you to fix it fast. You get your system running again, your indoor temperature back where it should be, and a clear understanding of what just happened and why.
Hot & Cold HVAC serves both Sacramento and Placer counties. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve spent years learning how this region’s weather beats up HVAC systems.
Folsom sits right where the valley heat meets the foothills. Summer temperatures regularly hit triple digits. Winter brings tule fog and damp mornings that mess with indoor air quality. Your system has to handle both extremes, and most contractors don’t think about that when they’re sizing equipment or recommending repairs.
We do. Because we’re not just passing through—we’re your neighbors. We know what breaks, when it breaks, and how to fix it so it doesn’t break again next month.
You call or text us at 916-519-1248. We ask a few questions about what’s going on with your system. If it’s an emergency—no heat in winter, no AC during a heat wave—we get someone out the same day.
When we arrive, we diagnose the problem and explain what’s wrong in plain language. Then we give you an upfront price for the repair or replacement. No surprises. No pressure. Just a clear answer so you can decide what makes sense for your home and your budget.
Once you approve the work, we fix it. We test the system to make sure it’s running right. Then we walk you through what we did and answer any questions you have. If there’s a way to prevent the same problem down the road, we’ll tell you that too.
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We handle everything from emergency repairs to full system replacements. That includes air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, ductwork, thermostats, and indoor air quality equipment. We service all major brands—Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, and everything else.
In Folsom and the surrounding Sacramento County area, your system takes a beating. The National Weather Service recorded the hottest 20-day stretch in downtown Sacramento’s history from June 23 to July 12, 2024. When your AC has to run that hard for that long, parts wear out faster. Refrigerant leaks, compressors fail, and capacitors blow.
We also help you navigate rebate programs. SMUD offers up to $3,000 for heat pump HVAC conversions and up to $4,000 for heat pump water heaters. Federal tax credits can add even more. We’ll walk you through what you qualify for and handle the paperwork so you’re not leaving money on the table.
Energy efficiency matters here. A typical Sacramento County home with leaky ducts wastes $300 to $600 every year on conditioned air that never reaches the rooms you’re trying to heat or cool. We’ll find those leaks, seal them, and make sure your system is sized correctly for your home. That’s how you cut your utility bills by up to 40% without freezing in winter or sweating in summer.
Same day in most cases. We prioritize emergency calls when temperatures hit the mid-90s or higher, which happens regularly in Folsom from June through September.
When your AC quits during extreme heat, it’s not just uncomfortable—it’s a safety issue, especially for kids, elderly family members, or anyone with health conditions. We keep our schedule flexible during peak summer months so we can respond fast.
If we can’t get there the same day, we’ll tell you that upfront and give you a realistic timeframe. We won’t leave you guessing or waiting by the phone. And if there’s something you can check yourself while you’re waiting—like your circuit breaker or thermostat batteries—we’ll walk you through that over the phone.
Yes. Always. We diagnose the problem first, then tell you exactly what it’ll cost to fix it before we touch anything.
That price includes parts, labor, and anything else required to complete the job. No trip charges that get tacked on later. No “unforeseen complications” that double the bill. If we find something else wrong while we’re working, we stop and talk to you before we do anything about it.
You’ll get the price in writing if you want it. Some customers prefer a text, others want it on paper. Either way, you’ll have a clear record of what you approved and what you’re paying for. The only time the price changes is if you ask us to do additional work that wasn’t part of the original estimate.
No. If a repair makes sense, we’ll tell you that. If your system is on its last legs and you’re going to be calling us back in three months for another expensive fix, we’ll tell you that too.
Here’s how we think about it: if your system is less than 10 years old and the repair costs less than half of a replacement, fixing it usually makes sense. If your system is 15 years old, needs a major component like a compressor, and has had multiple repairs in the past two years, replacement is probably the smarter move.
We’ll give you both options with honest pros and cons for each. Then you decide. Some customers want to squeeze another year or two out of an old system because they’re planning to move or they’re not ready for the expense of a replacement. That’s fine. We’re not here to push you into anything. We’re here to give you the information you need to make the right call for your situation.
All of them. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, Ruud, York, American Standard, Bryant, Amana—if it heats or cools your home, we’ve worked on it.
A lot of contractors only service the brands they install, which leaves you stuck if you’ve got a different system. We’re not like that. Our technicians are trained on all major brands and most of the smaller ones too. We keep a full stock of common parts on our trucks, and for anything we don’t have, we can usually get it same-day or next-day from our suppliers.
That matters in Folsom because there’s a mix of newer neighborhoods with modern high-efficiency systems and older homes with equipment that’s been running for 20 years. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to fix it all. If your system is so old that parts aren’t available anymore, we’ll tell you that upfront and help you figure out your next move.
Depends on what you’re replacing and how well your ductwork is sealed, but 30% to 40% is realistic for most Folsom homes upgrading from a system that’s 12 to 15 years old.
Older systems run at 10 to 13 SEER. Modern high-efficiency systems run at 16 SEER or higher. That difference alone cuts your cooling costs significantly. But here’s what most contractors won’t tell you: if your ducts are leaking, you’re wasting a huge chunk of that efficiency before the air even reaches your rooms.
We do a full load calculation before we size your new system. That means we’re accounting for your home’s square footage, insulation, window placement, and how many people live there. Most contractors just look at what you had before and install the same size. That’s lazy, and it costs you money every month because an oversized or undersized system runs inefficiently.
We also check your ductwork and seal any leaks we find. In Sacramento County, the average home loses $300 to $600 per year through leaky ducts. Fix that, pair it with a properly sized high-efficiency system, and your energy bill drops fast. You’ll feel it in your wallet within the first month.
Yes. SMUD offers rebates up to $3,000 for gas-to-electric heat pump HVAC conversions, and federal tax credits can add even more depending on the system you choose.
The paperwork can be confusing, and a lot of homeowners leave money on the table because they don’t know what they qualify for or how to apply. We handle that for you. We’ll tell you which rebates and credits apply to your situation, help you fill out the forms, and make sure everything gets submitted correctly.
Heat pumps are especially popular right now because they heat and cool your home using electricity instead of gas, which makes you eligible for bigger rebates. They also work well in Folsom’s climate. Even on cold winter mornings, modern heat pumps can keep your house comfortable without a backup furnace.
If you’re thinking about upgrading, now’s a good time to do it. Rebate programs change, and the current incentives are some of the best we’ve seen. We’ll walk you through the numbers so you know exactly what your out-of-pocket cost will be after rebates and tax credits.
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