Monterey County, California
Heating and AC repair in Soledad, 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 Soledad.
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Soledad at a glance
Heating and cooling climate
NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PINNACLES NM, CA station (about 8 miles away) show about 2,857 heating degree days and 920 cooling degree days in a typical year, with about 67 nights at or below freezing and 102 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 Soledad are heated
According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 55% of occupied homes in Soledad heat mainly with electricity and 37% with utility gas. With electric heat this common, heat pumps and electric furnaces are widespread, and a heat pump failure can take out both heating and cooling at once.
Housing age and HVAC systems
The median year built for housing in Soledad is 1996, and about 25% of its 4,829 housing units were built before 1980. Much of the housing is relatively recent, so many homes have ducted central systems, and the first generation of furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps is reaching the age when repairs and replacements become more common.
Services most relevant in Soledad
- Furnace Repair (40% of homes heat with gas, propane or oil)
- Heat Pump Repair (55% of homes heat with electricity)
- AC Repair (about 102 days a year at 90°F or more)
- AC Installation (newer homes adding or upgrading central air)
- HVAC Repair (one call when you are not sure which part failed)
Owners, landlords and tenants
About 58% of occupied homes in Soledad are owner-occupied and 42% 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
Soledad is in Monterey County. Places within about 30 miles include Salinas (25 mi), Hollister (29 mi), Greenfield (9 mi), King City (18 mi) and Gonzales (9 mi).
Other California locations
Pacific Grove (36 mi), Gilroy (42 mi), Morgan Hill (51 mi), Menlo Park (86 mi), Union City (90 mi), Corcoran (101 mi), Camarillo (200 mi), Moorpark (202 mi), Calabasas (218 mi), Hermosa Beach (242 mi), Redondo Beach (243 mi), Maywood (244 mi), Temple City (244 mi), Torrance (246 mi), Azusa (249 mi), Baldwin Park (249 mi), Covina (253 mi), La Verne (256 mi), Yucca Valley (319 mi), Cathedral City (328 mi), Santee (349 mi), Brawley (406 mi)
Questions
Is HVAC Nation an HVAC company in Soledad?
No. HVAC Nation is a referral service. Calls from Soledad are connected to an independent HVAC contractor, subject to availability in Monterey County.
How do most homes in Soledad heat?
Census survey data shows about 37% of homes heat mainly with utility gas, 55% with electricity, 1% with propane and 2% with fuel oil.
How cold and hot does it get around Soledad?
NOAA normals for the PINNACLES NM, CA station average about 67 nights a year at or below 32°F and 102 days at 90°F or above.
Is a permit needed to replace a furnace or air conditioner in Soledad?
Many cities and counties require mechanical or electrical permits for equipment replacement. Check with the local building department for Soledad or Monterey 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).