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Burbank is its own city, incorporated in 1911, and it calls itself the “Media Capital of the World,” with Warner Bros. and Disney studios within its borders. Behind the studios are older neighborhoods of 1920s to 1950s homes, the Magnolia Park shopping district, and the horse-keeping Rancho area near Griffith Park. We connect Burbank homeowners and businesses with independent, licensed HVAC contractors.
Burbank Water and Power, Not LADWP
Burbank runs its own utility, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), and its own building department. That means different rebates and a different permit process than in Los Angeles. BWP has offered rebates for qualifying heat pumps and electrification upgrades, so check current programs before you replace a system. A contractor who works in Burbank regularly will know how the city’s permits work.
Older Homes, Newer AC
Many Burbank homes were built before central air was common. Some still have wall or floor furnaces, and many had AC added later on ductwork that was never designed for it, leaving some rooms cool and others warm. Upgrading often means resizing ducts, adding returns, or choosing a heat pump or ductless system that fits the house.
The Rancho and the Hills
In the Rancho equestrian district near the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, horse properties, barns and dusty trails mean more frequent filter changes and coil cleanings. Homes in the Burbank Hills get more sun and wind, and smoke from fires in the Verdugo Mountains, like the 2017 La Tuna Fire, can drift over the city.
Studios, Offices and Shops
Offices, production facilities, shops and restaurants in the Media District, downtown Burbank and Magnolia Park rely on rooftop and split systems that run hard in summer. We connect business owners with licensed commercial HVAC contractors as well.
Ductwork in Burbank Homes
Many Burbank houses from the 1920s through the 1950s were built without central air, so the ducts were added later, often squeezed into tight attics or crawl spaces. Over time they can sag, come apart at the joints or get crushed, and rooms at the far end of the house stop getting enough air. A licensed HVAC contractor can inspect, seal or replace them, and size new ducts to match a new system. See ductwork repair and replacement.
What Burbank Residents Need Most
- Uneven cooling in older homes: duct changes or AC repair.
- Switching to a heat pump: with BWP rebates where available.
- Replacing a wall or floor furnace: heating installation.
- Business rooftop units: commercial service.
Furnace and Heating Repair in Burbank
Burbank winters are mild, but cold mornings near the foothills and drafty older homes mean heaters get real use from November through February. Many Burbank homes still have an original wall or floor furnace, or a forced-air furnace in a hall closet or attic that is 20 years old or more.
- Furnace won’t turn on or keeps shutting off: furnace repair
- Burning or dusty smell on the first cold day: what’s normal and what isn’t
- Replacing an old wall heater or furnace: heating installation
- Switching to a heat pump for heating and cooling: heat pumps
- Furnace 15–20+ years old? Weigh it up with our guide to furnace repair or replacement
Furnace replacements in Burbank are permitted through the City of Burbank, not LADBS, and a licensed contractor pulls the permit. If you smell gas, leave the house and call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 or 911 from outside.
We connect Burbank homeowners with licensed local HVAC pros, and we help nearby neighborhoods too.
Areas We Serve in Burbank
All of Burbank (ZIP codes 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505 and 91506), including the Magnolia Park district, the Media District, downtown, the Rancho area and the Burbank Hills, plus bordering Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, Sun Valley and Glendale.
Common Questions
Do LADWP rebates apply in Burbank?
No. Burbank homes are served by Burbank Water and Power, so BWP programs apply instead. Check BWP’s current rebates before you buy new equipment.
Who issues HVAC permits in Burbank?
The City of Burbank’s building division, not LADBS. A licensed contractor should pull the permit for you.
Some rooms in my older home never cool. Why?
Ducts added to an older home are often undersized for the rooms at the far end, or there aren’t enough return vents. A contractor can measure airflow and recommend duct changes, or a mini-split for the problem rooms.
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