Santa Clara County, California
Heating and AC repair in Gilroy, CA
Call and describe the problem, whether the furnace will not light, the heat pump is iced over or the air conditioner is blowing warm air, and you will be connected with an independent HVAC contractor serving Gilroy.
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Gilroy at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the GILROY, CA station show about 2,424 heating degree days and 694 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 16 nights at or below freezing and 48 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating is the bigger load, but summers are warm enough that most homes rely on central air too, so both systems see real use every year.
How homes in Gilroy are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 61% of occupied homes in Gilroy heat mainly with utility gas and 32% with electricity. Gas-fired furnaces and boilers are the most common setup, which means igniters, flame sensors, gas valves and venting come up often on heating calls.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Gilroy is 1989, and about 36% of its 18,054 housing units were built before 1980. Homes from this era commonly have forced-air furnaces with ductwork, and many have had the original furnace and air conditioner replaced at least once.
Services most relevant in Gilroy
- Furnace Repair (62% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (32% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 48 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1989, many systems on their second or third AC)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 62% of occupied homes in Gilroy are owner-occupied and 38% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should contact their landlord or property manager about heating or cooling problems first.
Nearby places
Gilroy is in Santa Clara County. Places within about 30 miles include San Jose (24 mi), Salinas (22 mi), Santa Cruz (25 mi), Watsonville (12 mi) and Morgan Hill (9 mi).
Other California locations
Morgan Hill (9 mi), Pacific Grove (33 mi), Soledad (42 mi), Menlo Park (45 mi), Union City (48 mi), Corcoran (129 mi), Camarillo (240 mi), Moorpark (242 mi), Calabasas (257 mi), Hermosa Beach (281 mi), Redondo Beach (282 mi), Temple City (282 mi), Maywood (283 mi), Torrance (285 mi), Azusa (286 mi), Baldwin Park (286 mi), Covina (290 mi), La Verne (293 mi), Yucca Valley (352 mi), Cathedral City (362 mi), Santee (387 mi), Brawley (441 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Gilroy?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Gilroy are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Santa Clara County.
How do most homes in Gilroy heat?
Census survey data shows about 61% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 32% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Gilroy?
NOAA normals for the GILROY, CA station average about 16 nights a year at or below 32°F and 48 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Gilroy?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Gilroy or Santa Clara County, and ask the contractor.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home right away without using switches or phones inside, then call the gas utility emergency line or 911 from outside.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25040 house heating fuel, B25034, B25035, B25003); 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (heating and cooling degree days, base 65°F).