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Woodland Hills began in 1922 as Girard, a town laid out by developer Victor Girard, and took its current name in 1941. It stretches from the Warner Center business district and Pierce College across the flats and up into the Santa Monica Mountains toward Topanga. We connect Woodland Hills homeowners and businesses with independent, licensed HVAC contractors.
The Hottest Spot in Los Angeles County
On September 6, 2020, the weather station at Pierce College in Woodland Hills recorded 121 degrees, the highest temperature ever measured in Los Angeles County. Even on an ordinary summer day, the west Valley runs hotter than most of the city, and attic temperatures can climb far above that. Ducts and equipment in the attic bake, so sealing and insulating ducts and keeping the outdoor unit clean pay off more here than almost anywhere.
Hillside Homes South of Ventura
South of Ventura Boulevard, homes climb into the Santa Monica Mountains on winding streets. They’re often larger and multi-level, with two or more systems, big windows and afternoon sun. Hillside homes near open space also deal with smoke during fire season. A yearly maintenance visit for every system and a good filter strategy keep them comfortable.
Warner Center Condos and Businesses
Warner Center has become a dense district of offices, shopping and newer apartment and condo buildings. Condo units often have their own small heat pump or fan coil, with equipment on a roof or in a shared mechanical area, so repairs may need building management involved. Offices, stores and restaurants rely on rooftop units that work hard in extreme heat. See commercial HVAC.
Cold Winter Nights, Too
Woodland Hills is known for summer heat, but the west Valley also gets some of the coldest winter nights in the area, sometimes near freezing. That makes a working heater just as important as a working AC. Before winter, change the filter, test your carbon monoxide alarms, and run the heat once so any problems show up early. If it won’t start, try these simple checks or see furnace repair. If you are choosing new equipment, compare a heat pump and a furnace for these big seasonal swings.
What Woodland Hills Calls Are Usually About
- AC failing in extreme heat: AC repair, often capacitors, motors or refrigerant.
- Replacing an older, undersized system: new AC or a heat pump, sized for west Valley heat.
- Hot attic ducts: duct sealing and insulation.
- Condo and office systems: repair and maintenance.
Furnace Repair and Replacement in Woodland Hills
The same homes that bake in summer can get cold fast on winter nights, especially on the hillsides south of Ventura Boulevard. Many Woodland Hills furnaces sit in hot attics, which is hard on their parts, and plenty of them were installed in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Furnace not heating, short cycling or blowing cold air: furnace repair
- Old furnace near the end of its life: heating installation or a heat pump that handles both heat and AC
- Condo or townhome units in Warner Center: check your HOA rules on who services shared equipment
- Yearly tune-up before the first cold snap: maintenance and tune-ups
- Repair or replace? Age, the heat exchanger and repair history all matter. See how to decide
Woodland Hills is in the City of Los Angeles, so furnace replacements are permitted through LADBS. If you smell gas, leave the house and call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 or 911 from outside.
We connect Woodland Hills homeowners with licensed local HVAC pros, and we help nearby neighborhoods too.
Areas We Serve Around Woodland Hills
All of Woodland Hills (ZIP codes 91364 and 91367), including Warner Center, the Pierce College area, the flats north of Ventura Boulevard and the hillside neighborhoods toward Topanga and Mulholland, plus the Tarzana, Canoga Park, West Hills and Calabasas borders.
Common Questions
Can any AC keep up with 110-degree days?
A properly sized, well-maintained system can keep a home comfortable, but it may not hold the same setting it does on a 90-degree day. If your system can’t keep up on ordinary hot days, have it checked for refrigerant, airflow and duct problems.
My condo’s equipment is on the roof. Who handles repairs?
It depends on your HOA’s rules. Often the owner is responsible for their own unit, but roof access goes through building management. Check your HOA documents and arrange access before the appointment.
Who issues permits in Woodland Hills?
Woodland Hills is in the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from LADBS, and electricity comes from LADWP.
What should a furnace replacement quote include?
The furnace brand and model, its efficiency rating (AFUE), any duct or venting changes, the permit, removal of the old unit, and the warranty on both equipment and labor. Get it in writing before work starts. See heating installation for more.
How do I check that a Woodland Hills HVAC contractor is licensed?
In California, heating and air conditioning work is done under a C-20 license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Ask for the license number and look it up at cslb.ca.gov to confirm it is active. Our guide to checking an HVAC contractor’s license walks you through it.
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