### HVAC Inspections for Los Angeles Homeowners
A professional HVAC inspection provides a complete picture of the condition, safety, and remaining service life of your heating and cooling equipment. LC Heating & Air performs HVAC inspections throughout Los Angeles County for pre-purchase due diligence, annual pre-season checks, insurance requirements, and rental property compliance.
Overview
### Pre-Purchase HVAC Inspections
General home inspectors examine HVAC systems briefly β they confirm the system turns on, but they don't diagnose component conditions, refrigerant levels, heat exchanger integrity, or duct efficiency. A pre-purchase HVAC inspection by a licensed HVAC contractor gives you the information a general inspector can't provide: the actual remaining life of the equipment, any safety concerns, and a realistic cost estimate for near-term repairs or replacement. This is information worth having before you close escrow.
### What We Inspect
Our inspection covers: heat exchanger integrity and CO combustion analysis for gas systems, refrigerant levels and leak testing, coil condition, electrical components including capacitors and contactors, blower motor condition, duct integrity, thermostat operation, filter condition, and flue condition on gas systems. You receive a written inspection report with findings, condition ratings, and cost estimates.
### Rental Property Compliance
Los Angeles landlords are required to maintain HVAC systems in rental units in good working order. We provide inspection reports suitable for habitability documentation that clearly identify any systems not meeting standards β and the repair path to bring them into compliance.
Our Service Benefits
Written inspection report
You receive a detailed written report with condition ratings for each component, safety findings, and cost estimates for recommended work.
CO and safety evaluation
Gas system inspections include CO combustion analysis and heat exchanger evaluation β items a general home inspector doesn't check.
Pre-purchase intelligence
Know the real condition and remaining life of HVAC equipment before closing. Use findings to negotiate repairs or purchase price adjustments.
Licensed contractor report
Our reports are from a licensed HVAC contractor (CSLB #1073586) β accepted by lenders, insurance companies, and property managers.
HVAC Inspection Cost in Los Angeles
Pricing ranges for common hvac inspection services. Your actual cost depends on equipment, complexity, and home configuration. We provide an exact written estimate before any work begins.
HVAC diagnostic / inspection
$125β$200
HVAC maintenance tune-up
$89β$175
HVAC system replacement
$6,000β$18,000+
Load calculation
Free with installation
Included
Service calls start at $125. Prices include parts and labor unless noted. Financing available on equipment installations. Learn about financing β
What Los Angeles Homeowners Say
βCalled on a Saturday because AC was blowing warm air. LC answered, sent someone the same afternoon. They found and fixed a refrigerant leak.β
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Lisa P.Encino, CA
βHad LC install a mini split in our 1940s bungalow. The work was clean, the unit is incredibly quiet. Highly recommend.β
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Jennifer L.Hollywood, CA
βFurnace was making a loud noise. LC diagnosed it quickly, cleaned and tuned the whole system, tested CO levels, explained everything clearly.β
Call (323) 970-3113. We work around real estate transaction timelines for pre-purchase inspections.
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Full system evaluation
We inspect all heating and cooling equipment, ductwork, electrical connections, and safety devices.
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Written report
You receive a detailed inspection report within 24 hours, suitable for real estate transactions or insurance documentation.
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Follow-up consultation
We're available to discuss findings, answer questions, and provide repair estimates based on the inspection results.
Customer Reviews
300+ verified reviews
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Google Reviews196 reviews on Google
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Sharon Meoded
Los Angeles, CA
βLior and his team installed an AC unit in my room that doesnβt have central AC and it works amazing! They were so professional and cleaned up fully after themselves. He kept me in the loop the entire process and when he came out prior to installing showed me step by step what they would be doing! Highly recommend ! Super professionalβ
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Patricia Williams
Los Angeles, CA
βLC Heating and Air is a reliable, affordable solution for all your central air and heating needs. I am an out of town landlord and it can be difficult to find the assistance I need. LC Heating and Air took care of my tenants issues quickly and explained all issues before making necessary repairs. I will def use them again if need be!β
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Naomi Eagleson
Los Angeles, CA
βI hired LC Heating & AC to replace the drain pumps in our Mitsubishi Mini Splits and clean the condenser and was pleased with the service. Leo was responsive, thorough, and professional. I chose this company based on the glowing reviews I read online and wasn't disappointed. My husband and I look forward to using our AC this summer!β
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Osher Itzhaki
Los Angeles, CA
βAmazing service!! I called LC heating and air and was fortunate enough to have scheduled them for a same day appointment . Leo arrived on time and was super friendly, polite and fixed my ax in no time . The price was fair and he explained what further steps I shouted take to keep my ac unit running for more years Thank you LC!!!β
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Justin Shapiro
West Hollywood, CA
βGreat experience!!β Leo came to my house in West Hollywood at 9pm !! I had an emergency, my ac stopped working out of no where i called LC heating and air from the phone call with the office to the time the tech came the service was just amazing. Leo came and had my ac running in no time. Thank you so much !! Highly recommendedβ
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Greg Haroutunian
Los Angeles, CA
βSunday morning discovered AC in the unit is not working, called everywhere, no one wanted to come the same day. LC Heating came the same day, fixed the problem which apparently wasn't easy to figure out. Very professional, calm and confident, pleasant to work with. Leo was the lead guy. Great experience, highly recommend it!β
Google Review
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Adam Valdies
Los Angeles, CA
βLeo and his team were amazing! I am so glad we called them to handle our AC/Heating issue. The problem was not clear at first and required substantial troubleshooting but Leo was extremely communicative and very professional throughout! He figured out the problem and we cannot thank him enough! Highly recommend!β
Google Review
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Leeyam Ohayon
Los Angeles, CA
βI called LC Heating & Air when my heating unit stopped working. He came quickly and fixed the problem fast. The technician was very kind and experienced. He explained the problem to me and gave me maintenance tips for the future. I definitely recommend LC Heating and Air if you're in need of these services.β
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ariel. yona.
Los Angeles, CA
βAmazingly service me heater broke down and I was looking for a local company in my neighborhood. I found LC heating and air I canβt express in words how pleased I was with this company the owner Leo came out was very professional friendly and fixed my heater in no time !!! Highly recommendedβ
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kevin benoit
Los Angeles, CA
βI cannot recommend this company more. They came, assess my issue and then ordered the right parts from the company and made an amazing install and transform my AC unit into a smart controlled AC unit which no Other HVAC company was able to do, or wanted to take the time that it took to do itβ
Google Review
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Todd Yasuda
Los Angeles, CA
βAsher (LC Heating & Air) is the best, he kept me informed throughout the whole process. Everything he told me is exactly how things were done. I couldnβt have asked for a better person to work with. If you want to work with a reliable person and company, I would highly recommend him.β
Google Review
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claudia kleinschmidt
Los Angeles, CA
βOur AC was broken and had been dripping for a couple days. Once we called LC heating and air they sent out Asher to fix it immediately. He checked out the AC and fixed the problem on the spot. He was super professional and informative. Highly recommend Asher and the company!β
Google Review
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D Fan
Los Angeles, CA
βLeo is the absolute best! Had an emergency call and he came out right away in the early evening. Showed me how my units work and what the problem was. A few minutes later, it was fixed and working again! I cannot recommend this guy more highly. Call him and you'll be happy!β
Google Review
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Jamie Morgan
Los Angeles, CA
βLC Heating and AC is the best! I couldnβt recommend enough. It was a 100/10 experience. Helped me get to the bottom of repairing my AC that was very complicated and messed up by someone else. They are very professional and kind on top be being super knowledgeable.β
Google Review
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dan amiel
Los Angeles, CA
βGreat service my heater stopped working out of the blue and we just had a new born I called lc heating and air they were the only ones that answered they came out and a hour my heater was up and running I couldnβt thank them enough . Highly recommendedβ
Google Review
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Yane G.
Los Angeles, CA
βVery helpful and very respectful. I called for a repair and was answered immediately, they were great in explaining what was going wrong and how they would fix it i was glad with there work and would definitely be calling them for any future repairs.β
Google Review
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Leetal Adelle Cohen
Los Angeles, CA
βWe reached out to Leo and had a new HVAC system installed by him and his crew. Very happy with the results! Very professional, knowledgeable and patient. The whole process was very smooth, quick and clean. System works perfectly. Highly recommendβ
Google Review
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Agam Mashiah
Los Angeles, CA
βI called lc heating to fix my heater in my house . We decided to replace the heater throughout the whole out process the customer service was great they were very communicative, professional and were very clean . Thank you again for the great jobβ
Google Review
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Charles Raffini
Los Angeles, CA
βHVAC system was leaking in the attic. Leo took my call late at night and came immediately. He stopped the leak and came back to make sure the system was working properly. Very responsive, good work and great value. Highly recommend them.β
Google Review
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yoav yerushalmi
Los Angeles, CA
βScheduled an appointment very quickly for our HVAC unit that was having trouble cooling. Were very meticulous and clean. Helped idenitfy the issue and did a great job explaining what needs to be done and doing it. Highly recommended...β
Google Review
SM
Sharon Meoded
Los Angeles, CA
βLior and his team installed an AC unit in my room that doesnβt have central AC and it works amazing! They were so professional and cleaned up fully after themselves. He kept me in the loop the entire process and when he came out prior to installing showed me step by step what they would be doing! Highly recommend ! Super professionalβ
Google Review
PW
Patricia Williams
Los Angeles, CA
βLC Heating and Air is a reliable, affordable solution for all your central air and heating needs. I am an out of town landlord and it can be difficult to find the assistance I need. LC Heating and Air took care of my tenants issues quickly and explained all issues before making necessary repairs. I will def use them again if need be!β
Google Review
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Naomi Eagleson
Los Angeles, CA
βI hired LC Heating & AC to replace the drain pumps in our Mitsubishi Mini Splits and clean the condenser and was pleased with the service. Leo was responsive, thorough, and professional. I chose this company based on the glowing reviews I read online and wasn't disappointed. My husband and I look forward to using our AC this summer!β
Google Review
OI
Osher Itzhaki
Los Angeles, CA
βAmazing service!! I called LC heating and air and was fortunate enough to have scheduled them for a same day appointment . Leo arrived on time and was super friendly, polite and fixed my ax in no time . The price was fair and he explained what further steps I shouted take to keep my ac unit running for more years Thank you LC!!!β
Google Review
JS
Justin Shapiro
West Hollywood, CA
βGreat experience!!β Leo came to my house in West Hollywood at 9pm !! I had an emergency, my ac stopped working out of no where i called LC heating and air from the phone call with the office to the time the tech came the service was just amazing. Leo came and had my ac running in no time. Thank you so much !! Highly recommendedβ
Google Review
GH
Greg Haroutunian
Los Angeles, CA
βSunday morning discovered AC in the unit is not working, called everywhere, no one wanted to come the same day. LC Heating came the same day, fixed the problem which apparently wasn't easy to figure out. Very professional, calm and confident, pleasant to work with. Leo was the lead guy. Great experience, highly recommend it!β
Google Review
AV
Adam Valdies
Los Angeles, CA
βLeo and his team were amazing! I am so glad we called them to handle our AC/Heating issue. The problem was not clear at first and required substantial troubleshooting but Leo was extremely communicative and very professional throughout! He figured out the problem and we cannot thank him enough! Highly recommend!β
Google Review
LO
Leeyam Ohayon
Los Angeles, CA
βI called LC Heating & Air when my heating unit stopped working. He came quickly and fixed the problem fast. The technician was very kind and experienced. He explained the problem to me and gave me maintenance tips for the future. I definitely recommend LC Heating and Air if you're in need of these services.β
Google Review
AY
ariel. yona.
Los Angeles, CA
βAmazingly service me heater broke down and I was looking for a local company in my neighborhood. I found LC heating and air I canβt express in words how pleased I was with this company the owner Leo came out was very professional friendly and fixed my heater in no time !!! Highly recommendedβ
Google Review
KB
kevin benoit
Los Angeles, CA
βI cannot recommend this company more. They came, assess my issue and then ordered the right parts from the company and made an amazing install and transform my AC unit into a smart controlled AC unit which no Other HVAC company was able to do, or wanted to take the time that it took to do itβ
Google Review
TY
Todd Yasuda
Los Angeles, CA
βAsher (LC Heating & Air) is the best, he kept me informed throughout the whole process. Everything he told me is exactly how things were done. I couldnβt have asked for a better person to work with. If you want to work with a reliable person and company, I would highly recommend him.β
Google Review
CK
claudia kleinschmidt
Los Angeles, CA
βOur AC was broken and had been dripping for a couple days. Once we called LC heating and air they sent out Asher to fix it immediately. He checked out the AC and fixed the problem on the spot. He was super professional and informative. Highly recommend Asher and the company!β
Google Review
DF
D Fan
Los Angeles, CA
βLeo is the absolute best! Had an emergency call and he came out right away in the early evening. Showed me how my units work and what the problem was. A few minutes later, it was fixed and working again! I cannot recommend this guy more highly. Call him and you'll be happy!β
Google Review
JM
Jamie Morgan
Los Angeles, CA
βLC Heating and AC is the best! I couldnβt recommend enough. It was a 100/10 experience. Helped me get to the bottom of repairing my AC that was very complicated and messed up by someone else. They are very professional and kind on top be being super knowledgeable.β
Google Review
DA
dan amiel
Los Angeles, CA
βGreat service my heater stopped working out of the blue and we just had a new born I called lc heating and air they were the only ones that answered they came out and a hour my heater was up and running I couldnβt thank them enough . Highly recommendedβ
Google Review
YG
Yane G.
Los Angeles, CA
βVery helpful and very respectful. I called for a repair and was answered immediately, they were great in explaining what was going wrong and how they would fix it i was glad with there work and would definitely be calling them for any future repairs.β
Google Review
LA
Leetal Adelle Cohen
Los Angeles, CA
βWe reached out to Leo and had a new HVAC system installed by him and his crew. Very happy with the results! Very professional, knowledgeable and patient. The whole process was very smooth, quick and clean. System works perfectly. Highly recommendβ
Google Review
AM
Agam Mashiah
Los Angeles, CA
βI called lc heating to fix my heater in my house . We decided to replace the heater throughout the whole out process the customer service was great they were very communicative, professional and were very clean . Thank you again for the great jobβ
Google Review
CR
Charles Raffini
Los Angeles, CA
βHVAC system was leaking in the attic. Leo took my call late at night and came immediately. He stopped the leak and came back to make sure the system was working properly. Very responsive, good work and great value. Highly recommend them.β
Google Review
YY
yoav yerushalmi
Los Angeles, CA
βScheduled an appointment very quickly for our HVAC unit that was having trouble cooling. Were very meticulous and clean. Helped idenitfy the issue and did a great job explaining what needs to be done and doing it. Highly recommended...β
Common questions about hvac inspection in Los Angeles
What does an HVAC inspection include?
Our inspection covers: CO combustion analysis and heat exchanger inspection (gas systems), refrigerant level and leak test, evaporator and condenser coil condition, capacitor and contactor testing, blower motor condition, duct integrity and connections, thermostat operation, filter condition, and flue condition on gas systems. You receive a written report with all findings and cost estimates.
How long does an HVAC inspection take?
Approximately 60β90 minutes for a typical single-family home with one or two systems. Multi-system properties may take longer. We provide an accurate time estimate when you schedule.
Do I need a separate HVAC inspection if I already have a home inspection?
Yes, if you want a reliable assessment. General home inspectors check that systems turn on but don't diagnose component condition, refrigerant levels, heat exchanger integrity, or duct efficiency. A licensed HVAC contractor inspection provides the detailed assessment that home inspectors aren't equipped to perform.
How much does an HVAC inspection cost in Los Angeles?
Our HVAC inspection runs $125β$195 for a typical single-family home with one or two systems. We provide a written report formatted for real estate or insurance documentation. Call (323) 970-3113 to confirm pricing for your specific property.
What is a CO combustion analysis?
A combustion analysis measures CO concentration in the flue gases of a gas furnace or heater using a calibrated combustion analyzer. It detects incomplete combustion that can result from heat exchanger cracks, improper gas pressure, or restricted flue conditions β none of which are visible to the naked eye. We perform this on every gas system during any inspection or service visit.
Can you inspect a system that isn't running?
We can inspect accessible components for physical condition even if a system isn't operational. A full operational inspection requires the system to run. For pre-purchase inspections on homes where a system won't start, we document the finding and provide a diagnosis of the likely cause where accessible components indicate the issue.
Will you provide documentation I can share with my real estate agent or lender?
Yes. We provide written inspection reports that clearly identify the system, its condition, safety findings, and any recommended repairs with cost estimates. These are formatted to be useful in real estate transactions and are on our licensed contractor letterhead (CSLB #1073586).
What happens if you find a serious problem during an inspection?
We document the finding clearly in the report with photos where applicable, explain the safety or performance implications, and provide repair or replacement options with cost estimates. We don't pressure you to engage us for repairs β the inspection report is an independent assessment regardless of what you decide to do next.
Verified Reviews
What customers say about hvac inspection
Verified reviews from Los Angeles homeowners who used our hvac inspection service.
βCalled LC after another company told me I needed a $12,000 system replacement. LC diagnosed a bad TXV valve and fixed it for $380. Honest company β they saved me from an unnecessary replacement.β
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Alan S.
Canoga Park, CA Β· Jul 2025
βHad LC come out for a second opinion after being quoted $3,500 for a new condenser. They found it was just a failed start capacitor β $180 repair. System has been running fine for 6 months since.β
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Doug M.
North Hollywood, CA Β· Sep 2025
βLC replaced our entire HVAC system β new Carrier condenser, furnace, and coil. Leo walked us through every option without pressure. The install team was professional and clean. System runs perfectly and our electricity bill dropped about 30%.β