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Valley Glen sits in the middle of the Valley, between Van Nuys and North Hollywood, and residents adopted the Valley Glen name in the late 1990s. It’s home to Los Angeles Valley College and to one of the city’s best-known murals, the Great Wall of Los Angeles, which runs along the Tujunga Wash. We connect Valley Glen homeowners with independent, licensed HVAC contractors who know the neighborhood’s mix of mid-century houses and apartment buildings.
Mid-Century Ranch Homes and Their Ducts
Many Valley Glen houses are single-story homes from the postwar decades. Central air was often added years after they were built, with ducts run through a hot attic. Those ducts can leak, sag or come apart at the joints, so some rooms never cool down no matter how low the thermostat goes. Before replacing a system, ask the contractor to check the ductwork. Sealing or replacing old ducts can make a bigger difference than a new unit alone. See AC installation and replacement.
Condos, Apartments and Rooftop Units
Streets near Burbank Boulevard, Victory Boulevard and the college include a lot of apartments and condos. Many use rooftop package units or small split systems for each unit. If you own a condo, check your HOA rules before replacing equipment, since the roof, the electrical service and where units can sit are often shared. For rooms that were never cooled well, a ductless mini-split can be a simpler fix than new ducts.
Heat in the Middle of the Valley
Summer afternoons in the central Valley regularly climb into the high 90s and beyond. Systems that are 15 or 20 years old tend to fail on the hottest days, when contractors are busiest. A spring tune-up and a clean filter go a long way, and if your AC is near the end of its life, planning a replacement before summer beats an emergency one in July.
What Valley Glen Homeowners Ask For
- AC not keeping up: AC repair, often low refrigerant, a failing capacitor or a dirty coil.
- Hot back bedrooms: duct repair or a mini-split for the rooms the central system misses.
- Replacing an aging system: comparing a new AC and furnace with a heat pump.
- Winter heat: furnace repair before the first cold nights.
Heating Season in Valley Glen
Many Valley Glen ranch homes have a gas furnace in a closet or the attic, often as old as the AC that was added later. A furnace that hasn’t run since spring may smell dusty for a few minutes, which is normal, but a burning smell that lingers, a yellow flame or a furnace that clicks and won’t light needs a pro. Condo owners with rooftop heat pumps should check HOA rules before any replacement. See furnace won’t turn on and furnace and heater repair.
We connect Valley Glen homeowners with licensed local HVAC pros, and we help nearby neighborhoods too.
Areas We Serve Around Valley Glen
Valley Glen homeowners in ZIP codes 91401, 91405 and 91606, including the blocks around Los Angeles Valley College, the Tujunga Wash greenway and the streets near Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Fulton Avenue. Neighbors in Van Nuys, North Hollywood and Valley Village are covered too.
Common Questions
Should I replace my ducts when I replace my AC?
Not always, but have them tested. Older attic ducts often leak a lot of cooled air. A contractor can check for leaks and damage and tell you whether sealing, repairs or replacement makes sense.
Can I put a new unit on my condo’s roof?
Usually only with HOA approval. Talk to your association first about where equipment can go, who owns the roof and whether the building has electrical capacity for the new unit.
Who issues permits in Valley Glen?
Valley Glen is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS and electricity comes from LADWP. A licensed contractor should pull the permit for new equipment.
Connect With a Valley Glen Contractor
Call us or use the form below, and we’ll connect you with a licensed HVAC contractor who serves Valley Glen. It’s free for homeowners.
Valley HVAC Network is a referral service, not an HVAC contractor. All work is performed by independent, licensed contractors. You can verify any California contractor’s license at CSLB.ca.gov. Learn how it works.