HVAC Repair in Live Oak, CA

Live Oak is a densely settled unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, filling the area between the city of Santa Cruz and Capitola. It is about 20 miles from our south San Jose base in a straight line. Streets here are lined with older bungalows, ranch homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings, many built when a single wall furnace was considered enough heat for the whole house.

Today, homeowners and landlords in Live Oak want quieter, more even, and more efficient heat. ArcticPoint HVAC Repair helps with wall and floor furnace repair, heat pump replacements, small duct systems, and electrical planning for new equipment. Call us with a description of your home and its current heater.

Replacing Older Heat in Live Oak

Wall and floor furnaces warm the room they sit in but leave bedrooms and back rooms cold. Upgrading them is one of the most common projects we discuss here.

Ductless Heat Pumps

One or two ductless heads can replace a wall furnace and add cooling for warm spells. They mount high on the wall and take up no floor space.

Small Ducted Systems

Where there is crawlspace room, a compact ducted heat pump or furnace can serve every room through short duct runs under the floor.

Common Service Calls in Live Oak

• Wall furnace that will not stay lit
• Floor furnace inspection and repair
• Replacing old heaters with heat pumps
• Panel and circuit planning for electric heat
• Heating service for duplexes and small rentals

Electrical Planning for New Equipment

Older homes often have smaller electrical panels. Before recommending a heat pump, we check the panel and existing circuits and explain whether any electrical work may be needed. Some modern heat pumps are designed to run on lower-amperage circuits, which can make an upgrade simpler.

Services Available in Live Oak

We provide heating services, furnace repair, HVAC repairs, AC installation, duct cleaning, thermostat replacement, and preventive maintenance for homes and small rental properties.

What to Share Before Scheduling

Tell us what kind of heater you have, its location, and the size of the home. A photo of your electrical panel and the heater label helps us plan. For rentals, include tenant contact details so we can coordinate access.

Live Oak FAQ

Can a wall furnace be replaced with a heat pump?

Yes. A ductless heat pump is a common replacement and adds cooling too.

Do I need a bigger electrical panel?

Not always. We check your panel and circuits and explain your options.

Is a floor furnace safe to keep using?

With regular inspection and service it can keep working. We check burners, venting, and controls.

Can you heat back bedrooms that stay cold?

Yes, with a ductless head or short duct runs, depending on the layout.

Do you service duplexes and small rentals?

Yes. We can schedule visits for multiple units.

Do you also serve Pleasure Point and Capitola?

Yes. We work in the nearby communities as well.