Your Neighbors in Redwood City Have Trusted Us With Their AC Since 1951
Air Conditioning Repair in Redwood City:
Family-Owned Since 1951
Boudreau Plumbing & Heating has been providing air conditioning repair in Redwood City for over 75 years, and every job is handled by our own full-time, directly employed technicians, never subcontractors. Whether your system stopped cooling in the middle of a heat wave or is making a noise you’ve never heard before, our team is ready to diagnose it honestly and fix it right. Free estimates are available for all AC repair and replacement work.
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AC Repair Services We Provide in Redwood City
When your cooling system has a problem, you want to know that the person walking through your door actually understands it. The Boudreau team services all makes and models of residential air conditioning equipment, from aging central systems to newer ductless mini split installations. We handle everything from a straightforward refrigerant recharge to a full AC replacement, and we’ll tell you clearly what your system needs before any work begins.
Our A/C Services include:
- AC diagnosis and repair, all makes and models
- Refrigerant recharge and leak detection
- Capacitor and contactor replacement
- Compressor diagnosis and repair
- Thermostat repair and calibration
- Evaporator and condenser coil service and cleaning
- AC replacement and new system installation
- Ductless Mini Splits installation and repair
- AC maintenance tune-ups and seasonal inspections
In addition to Redwood City, our team serves homeowners throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, including Menlo Park, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. If you’re not sure whether your city is within our service area, give us a call and we’ll confirm it quickly.
Our Promise
Quality & Care: Honest Solutions, Exceptional Results
When you call Boudreau Plumbing & Heating, you get technicians who care about solving your problem right, no unnecessary add-ons. Just honest diagnostics, skilled craftsmanship, and solutions built to last. For over 70 years, Redwood City families have trusted us because we show up on time, tell you exactly what's wrong, and fix it right the first time. Every repair and installation comes with our comprehensive warranty and clear pricing. Proudly serving residents in San Mateo & Santa Clara County.
Signs Your AC System Needs Repair, and When to Replace It
One of the most common questions we hear from Redwood City homeowners is a simple one: “Do I actually need to fix this, or is it time to replace it?” It’s a fair question, and the honest answer depends on a few specific factors. Here’s how to think about it.
Signs You Need AC Repair
Most AC problems are repairable, especially when caught before they compound into something bigger. Watch for these warning signs:
- The system is blowing warm or noticeably weak air
- You're hearing unusual sounds, including grinding, squealing, or clicking
- The system is short-cycling, meaning it turns on and off repeatedly without completing a full cooling cycle
- Ice is building up on the unit or refrigerant lines
- Your energy bills have spiked without any change in how you're using the system
- The thermostat isn't responding correctly or holding temperature
Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your AC System
- Your system uses R-22 refrigerant, which was federally phased out. Replacement parts for R-22 systems are increasingly difficult to source, and the refrigerant itself is no longer manufactured, making future repairs significantly more expensive and uncertain.
- The system has broken down multiple times in a single season.
- The original installation was undersized for your home, meaning no amount of repair will make it perform the way you need it to.
Why Choose Us
Trusted Local Expertise Since 1951
Boudreau Plumbing & Heating combines three generations of craftsmanship with modern solutions to deliver reliable service throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Our local technicians understand the unique needs of Bay Area homes and treat each property with the same care we’d give our own family’s home.
Boudreau Plumbing & Heating is a fully licensed and insured company.
All pricing is transparent and clearly communicated ahead of time.
Three generations of dedication to quality and community service.
We stand behind our work with full warranty protection.
How the Boudreau AC Repair Process Works
We know that calling for AC service can feel uncertain, especially if you’ve had a frustrating experience with a contractor before. Here’s exactly what to expect when you reach out to the Boudreau team.
- Call or request a free estimate. When you contact us during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, you’ll speak with someone who can schedule your appointment and answer initial questions. We’ll get you on the calendar as quickly as possible.
- A Boudreau technician arrives at your home. The person who shows up is a full-time, directly employed member of our team, not a subcontractor. They’ll inspect your system thoroughly, identify the problem, and explain what they found in plain language. No jargon, no pressure.
- You receive a transparent quote before any work begins. We communicate pricing clearly upfront. There are no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
- The repair or replacement is completed by the same technician. The work is done right, and it’s backed by a comprehensive warranty on both parts and labor.
- We discuss your options for ongoing maintenance. If it makes sense for your home, we’ll walk you through the Boudreau Maintenance Program, which is designed to keep your HVAC system running reliably year-round and catch small problems before they become costly ones.
This is the same process the Boudreau team has followed for generations: show up on time, tell you exactly what’s wrong, and fix it right the first time.
Why Redwood City Homeowners Choose Boudreau for AC Repair
There are plenty of HVAC companies operating in the Bay Area. What makes Redwood City homeowners keep calling the same family-owned team, year after year, decade after decade?
It starts with the story. John Aurel Boudreau founded this company in 1951 after his service as a Naval pipe fitter during World War II. He learned his trade during the Great Depression, helping support a family of nine siblings, and brought that same work ethic to the business he built from the home he raised his family in up in the Redwood City hills. When John passed the company to his son in 1992, he passed along more than a business. He passed along a way of doing things. That foundation still shapes every job the Boudreau team takes on today.
Beyond the history, there are concrete reasons to trust the Boudreau team with your home:
- No subcontractors, ever. Every technician is a full-time, directly employed member of our staff. You get the same accountable team on every visit.
- BBB A+ rated. Third-party recognition of our commitment to honest, quality service.
- Licensed and insured. We meet all California contractor requirements.
- Comprehensive warranty on all work. Every repair and installation is backed by a warranty covering both parts and labor.
- Transparent pricing communicated before work begins. No surprises at the end of a job.
- Free estimates available.
- Financing options available for qualifying AC replacement projects. Ask for details when you call.
One customer put it well after their AC failed during a Bay Area heat wave: “Great service and pricing, even helped with next day service when AC died during a heat wave.” That’s the kind of response this team is known for, and it’s what 75 years of community-first service looks like in practice.