San Mateo County, California
Heating and AC repair in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park.
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Menlo Park at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PALO ALTO, CA station show about 2,733 heating degree days and 364 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 14 nights at or below freezing and 12 days reaching 90°F or more. Heating demand is far larger than cooling demand here, so the furnace, boiler or heat pump carries most of the load and a breakdown in a cold snap is the most pressing kind of call.
How homes in Menlo Park are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 67% of occupied homes in Menlo Park heat mainly with utility gas and 28% 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 Menlo Park is 1964, and about 70% of its 13,388 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 Menlo Park
- Furnace Repair (71% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- AC Repair (about 12 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Replacement (median home built in 1964, 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 54% of occupied homes in Menlo Park are owner-occupied and 46% 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
Menlo Park is in San Mateo County. Places within about 30 miles include San Jose (22 mi), Oakland (20 mi), Fremont (11 mi), Hayward (10 mi) and Sunnyvale (9 mi).
Other California locations
Union City (11 mi), Morgan Hill (37 mi), Gilroy (45 mi), Pacific Grove (60 mi), Soledad (86 mi), Corcoran (173 mi), Camarillo (285 mi), Moorpark (287 mi), Calabasas (302 mi), Hermosa Beach (326 mi), Redondo Beach (327 mi), Temple City (327 mi), Maywood (328 mi), Torrance (330 mi), Azusa (331 mi), Baldwin Park (331 mi), Covina (335 mi), La Verne (338 mi), Yucca Valley (396 mi), Cathedral City (406 mi), Santee (432 mi), Brawley (486 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Menlo Park?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Menlo Park are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in San Mateo County.
How do most homes in Menlo Park heat?
Census survey data shows about 67% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 28% with electricity, 3% with propane and 1% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Menlo Park?
NOAA normals for the PALO ALTO, CA station average about 14 nights a year at or below 32°F and 12 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Menlo Park?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Menlo Park or San Mateo 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).