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Pacoima takes its name from a Native American word often translated as “rushing waters,” after the streams that once came down from the San Gabriel Mountains. It’s the hometown of Ritchie Valens, and the murals along Van Nuys Boulevard’s “Mural Mile” tell its story. We connect Pacoima homeowners with independent, licensed HVAC contractors.
Air Quality Between Three Freeways
Pacoima is bordered by the 5, 118 and 210 freeways and is home to Whiteman Airport, so outdoor air can carry more dust and exhaust. A good filter changed on schedule, sealed ductwork and keeping windows closed on bad-air days all help keep indoor air cleaner.
Help Paying for Upgrades
Utilities serving the Valley have offered no-cost or low-cost energy upgrade programs for income-qualified households, which have included furnace repair or replacement in some cases. Programs and eligibility change, so check directly with LADWP and SoCalGas before you pay out of pocket. For equipment you buy yourself, ask your contractor which rebates it qualifies for.
Post-War Homes, Window Units and Additions
Much of Pacoima was built in the 1940s and 1950s, and many homes still rely on window units and a wall furnace. Adding central air can mean new ductwork, a bigger electrical panel or both. A ductless mini-split or a heat pump can often add cooling and replace the old heater without major construction.
What Pacoima Homeowners Call About
- Moving from window units to real AC: ductless or ducted heat pumps.
- Old wall furnace problems: furnace repair or replacement.
- AC down in a heat wave: AC repair.
- Dust and exhaust indoors: air quality upgrades.
Heating Season in Pacoima
Many Pacoima homes still heat with a wall furnace. Before winter, clean the grille, keep the area around it clear and make sure there’s a working CO alarm nearby. If the pilot won’t stay lit or the heater smells like gas, stop and call SoCalGas or a licensed contractor. Utility energy programs for income-qualified households have sometimes covered furnace repair or replacement, so it’s worth checking with SoCalGas. See wall heater or floor furnace not working and carbon monoxide safety.
We connect Pacoima homeowners with licensed local HVAC pros, and we help nearby neighborhoods too.
Areas We Serve Around Pacoima
All of Pacoima (ZIP code 91331), including the neighborhoods along Van Nuys Boulevard, Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Paxton Street and near Whiteman Airport and Hansen Dam, plus the Arleta, Sun Valley, Mission Hills, Lake View Terrace and San Fernando borders.
Common Questions
Are there programs that help pay for a new furnace or AC?
Sometimes. LADWP and SoCalGas have offered rebates for efficient equipment and assistance programs for income-qualified households. Ask your utility what is currently available, and ask your contractor which rebates your new equipment qualifies for.
Can I replace my window units with one system?
Often, yes. A multi-zone mini-split can cool several rooms from one outdoor unit, and a ducted heat pump can serve the whole house if there’s room for ducts. A contractor will check your panel and layout first.
Who issues permits in Pacoima?
Pacoima is in the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS, and electricity comes from LADWP.
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