The short answer
Yes, SwiftAir serves Los Altos Hills (94022) for AC, heating, heat pump, mini-split, duct, and air quality work, coming from our San Jose base about 12 miles away. We also help homeowners understand Bay Area Air District furnace rules and current incentives before they replace equipment.
SwiftAir Conditioning Repair serves homeowners throughout Los Altos Hills, ZIP code 94022, from our base in San Jose about 12 miles to the east. We repair, maintain, and install air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits. We also handle duct cleaning and indoor air quality work. Whether your AC quit on a hot afternoon or you're planning ahead for a furnace that's near the end of its life, we'll explain what we find and what your options are in plain terms.
HVAC Services for Los Altos Hills Homes
Most calls we get fall into two groups: something stopped working, or a homeowner wants to upgrade before it does. We handle both. For repairs, we diagnose the actual cause before recommending parts, and we tell you when a repair makes more sense than a replacement and when it doesn't.
Here's what we offer in Los Altos Hills:
- AC repair and AC installation
- Heating repair, furnace repair, and furnace installation
- Heat pump installation
- Ductless mini-split installation
- HVAC maintenance
- Duct cleaning
- Indoor air quality assessments and equipment
What the South Bay Climate Means for Your System
The Santa Clara Valley has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and mild, damp winters. Summer heat varies across the valley. Inland and southern areas run noticeably hotter than places closer to the Bay. Even so, Los Altos Hills homes still see warm stretches when an air conditioner or heat pump has to work for hours at a time. Those long run times are when weak capacitors, low refrigerant, and clogged coils tend to show up.
Winters here are mild, so heating systems often sit idle for months. Then they get asked to run on the first cold, damp mornings. A fall check of your furnace or heat pump catches problems like dirty burners, failed igniters, or worn blower parts before you need the heat. Dry summers also bring dust, so filters and ducts load up faster than many people expect. That makes duct cleaning and filter upgrades worth considering if your home feels stuffy or dusty.
Replacing a Furnace? Know the Bay Area Air District Rules
Under Bay Area Air District Rule 9-4, natural gas furnaces manufactured starting in 2029 must meet a zero-NOx emission standard. In practice, that points homeowners toward heat pumps when they replace a furnace after that date. These rules don't require you to replace working equipment. They apply only when an existing furnace or water heater fails or is replaced.
Water heaters follow a separate rule. The zero-NOx date for small water heaters under Rule 9-6 was set for 2027. The Air District Board is considering amendments in November 2026 that could delay it, so check the current rule before planning a water heater replacement.
If your furnace is aging, it's worth thinking now about whether a heat pump fits your home. That way you're not forced into a rushed decision when the old unit fails.
Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Incentives
A heat pump provides both cooling and heating from one system, which suits the valley's mild winters well. For homes with additions, converted garages, or rooms the existing ductwork doesn't reach, a ductless mini-split can condition just that space without new ducts.
On incentives: the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) covered qualifying heat pumps placed in service before December 31, 2025. It isn't available for new installations after that date. Bay Area homeowners can still check BayREN and their local clean energy provider for current heat pump and electrification incentives. Amounts and availability change by funding cycle, so we confirm the current offer before including it in any quote.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Along with Los Altos Hills, we serve neighboring communities across Santa Clara County, including Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Saratoga. If you're not sure whether we cover your address, ask when you contact us.
ZIP codes we serve
- 94022