Los Angeles County, California
Heating and AC repair in Torrance, 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 Torrance.
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Torrance at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the REDONDO BEACH, CA station show about 1,433 heating degree days and 523 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 0 nights at or below freezing and 4 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 Torrance are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 69% of occupied homes in Torrance heat mainly with utility gas and 27% 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 Torrance is 1964, and about 82% of its 59,284 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 Torrance
- Furnace Repair (70% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- AC Repair (523 cooling degree days a year)
- 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 55% of occupied homes in Torrance are owner-occupied and 45% 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
Torrance is in Los Angeles County. Places within about 30 miles include Los Angeles (13 mi), Long Beach (11 mi), Santa Ana (28 mi), Huntington Beach (22 mi) and Glendale (25 mi).
Other California locations
Redondo Beach (3 mi), Hermosa Beach (4 mi), Maywood (15 mi), Temple City (25 mi), Calabasas (27 mi), Baldwin Park (28 mi), Azusa (33 mi), Covina (33 mi), La Verne (39 mi), Moorpark (43 mi), Camarillo (47 mi), Santee (104 mi), Cathedral City (109 mi), Yucca Valley (113 mi), Corcoran (170 mi), Brawley (173 mi), Soledad (246 mi), Pacific Grove (279 mi), Gilroy (285 mi), Morgan Hill (294 mi), Menlo Park (330 mi), Union City (332 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Torrance?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Torrance are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Los Angeles County.
How do most homes in Torrance heat?
Census survey data shows about 69% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 27% with electricity, 1% with propane and 0% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Torrance?
NOAA normals for the REDONDO BEACH, CA station average about 0 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Torrance?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Torrance or Los Angeles 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).