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West Hills was part of Canoga Park until 1987, when the city recognized it as its own neighborhood. Tucked against the Simi Hills at the west end of the Valley, it has quiet streets of ranch homes, open space at El Escorpión Park and Castle Peak, and the old citrus groves of Orcutt Ranch. We connect West Hills homeowners with independent, licensed HVAC contractors.
Ranch Homes, Attic Ducts and Pools
Much of West Hills was built as single-story ranch homes in the 1960s and 1970s, with ductwork running through the attic. On a 100-degree West Valley afternoon, an attic can get much hotter than the outdoor air, so leaky or poorly insulated ducts can waste a lot of your cooling before it reaches the rooms. A duct leakage test can show how much.
Many West Hills homes also have a pool or spa, and their pumps and heaters share the electrical panel with your HVAC system. If you are thinking about a heat pump, a larger AC or an EV charger, have your panel capacity checked first.
At the Edge of the Simi Hills
West Hills borders open hillsides, and smoke from fires in the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains, including the 2018 Woolsey Fire, has settled over the neighborhood more than once. Keep brush trimmed around outdoor units and keep a spare high-rated filter on hand for smoky days. See our wildfire smoke tips.
What West Hills Homeowners Need
- Hot rooms at the end of a long ranch house: duct sealing, insulation or AC repair.
- Replacing 20-year-old equipment: new AC or a heat pump, with a panel check.
- Smoke-season filtration: air quality upgrades.
- Pool house or casita comfort: ductless mini-splits.
Heating Season in West Hills
The same leaky attic ducts that waste cooling in summer also lose heat in winter, so back bedrooms in long ranch homes can stay cold. Before the first cold snap, change the filter, check that every register is open and blowing warm air, and have a tune-up if the furnace is getting old. See get your heater ready for winter and tune-ups.
We connect West Hills homeowners with licensed local HVAC pros, and we help nearby neighborhoods too.
Areas We Serve Around West Hills
All of West Hills (ZIP code 91307 and parts of 91304), including the neighborhoods near Orcutt Ranch, Fallbrook Avenue and Valley Circle Boulevard, plus the Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth and Bell Canyon borders.
Common Questions
Are my attic ducts wasting energy?
They might be. Older ducts in a hot attic often leak at the joints or have thin insulation. A contractor can test for leaks and seal or replace damaged sections, which often makes rooms cool faster.
Can my electrical panel handle a heat pump if I already have a pool?
Often, yes, but it depends on your panel size and what else is on it. A licensed contractor or electrician can do a load calculation before you buy equipment.
Who issues permits in West Hills?
West Hills is in the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS, and electricity comes from LADWP.
Connect With a West Hills Contractor
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