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How a quote request works
You send one request; we check the ZIP, then pass it only to a Los Angeles HVAC contractor whose CSLB C-20 license we have checked. The contractor pays us for the introduction. You pay nothing to us.
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The steps
- You describe the job. Service, ZIP, property, size, ducts and timing. We receive nothing until you press send.
- We check the ZIP. The form accepts the Los Angeles County ZIPs this site covers and says so if yours is outside.
- We route it. Partner contractors are still being confirmed. Until one covers your ZIP, we email you and say so instead of passing the request on.
- The contractor contacts you. They visit, size the system and give a written quote. Compare it with the quote tool.
- You decide. There is no obligation. Any contract is between you and the contractor.
What the form asks, and why
Every question on the form is there because a contractor would otherwise ask it on the phone. Leaving one blank does not block the request.
| Field | Why it matters in LA |
|---|---|
| Service | Central AC, heat pump and mini-split jobs need different crews and, for a heat pump, often an electrical check. |
| ZIP | Sets the permit office (LADBS, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach or LA County) and the utility whose rebate applies. It also tells the contractor about heat: a San Fernando Valley house sees far more 90 °F days than one near the coast. |
| Property type | Condos and multifamily buildings bring HOA approval and roof access; ADUs often have no ducts at all. |
| Current system and ducts | Reusing sound ducts is the biggest single swing in price. Replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump can trigger a panel question. |
| Home size | A rough starting point only. The real size comes from the contractor's Manual J load calculation. |
| AC stopped working | Tells the contractor the job is urgent. In a Valley heat wave that changes who can take it. |
What we check before a contractor receives requests
An active CSLB license in the C-20 classification, a current bond and workers' compensation status, matched on the CSLB register. We record the date of the check. We do not certify a contractor's workmanship, and we do not install, inspect or warrant anything.
What a good estimate visit looks like
A replacement quoted over the phone from square footage alone is a guess. Expect the contractor to:
- measure rooms and look at windows, insulation and ceiling height for a Manual J load calculation (our sizing prep sheet gathers those facts in advance);
- inspect the ducts in the attic or crawlspace, since Title 24 requires a leakage test on most altered systems;
- look at the electrical panel if a heat pump is on the table;
- give a written quote with their CSLB license number, the equipment model numbers, the permit and the warranty terms.
What follows on installation day is laid out in what happens during an AC replacement. Check the license yourself with the CSLB lookup guide before you sign, and compare quotes line by line with the quote tool.
How we are paid
Contractors pay a fee for introductions. That fee never changes the prices or rules on this site, which come from named, dated sources. The lead-generation disclosure has the details.
Your data
We use what you send only to route your request and to tell you about it. The privacy policy lists what is collected and who receives it. Questions: hello@acinstallationlosangeles.com.
If you change your mind
Email hello@acinstallationlosangeles.com and say you want the request withdrawn. If it has not been passed on, it will not be. If a contractor already has it, tell them directly too; you never owe a contractor anything for a quote you did not accept. Once a contract is signed, California's three-business-day cancellation right (five for homeowners 65 and over) is explained in the license guide.
Sources
- California Code of Regulations, Title 16, § 832.20, via Cornell LII (retrieved 2026-09-29)
Questions
Is acinstallationlosangeles.com an HVAC company?
No. It is an independent publisher. It explains AC installation costs and rules in Los Angeles and passes quote requests to licensed HVAC contractors, who pay for the introduction. The contractor quotes, installs and warrants the work.
Does it cost me anything to request quotes?
No. Contractors pay us for introductions. You pay only the contractor you choose to hire, under a contract you sign with them.
How many contractors will contact me?
We are still confirming partner contractors. Until a contractor whose license we have checked covers your ZIP, nobody is sent your request, and we email you to say so.
What happens if my ZIP is outside the area?
The form tells you before you send anything. It accepts Los Angeles County ZIPs in the area this site covers and turns away Orange County, the Conejo Valley, Santa Clarita and the Inland Empire.
Next step
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Get a quote to check against these numbers
- Tell us about the job. Service, ZIP, property and timing. The form says right away if your ZIP is outside the area.
- We check the license first. Requests go only to contractors whose CSLB C-20 license we have matched on the state register. If none covers your ZIP yet, we email you and say so.
- Compare what comes back. Line the written quote up against the published ranges and the quote checklist.
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