Furnace Installation & Replacement in Bakersfield, CA
When a furnace is past repairing, we’ll help you pick the right replacement, gas furnace or heat pump, and install it safely with the old unit hauled away.
Signs
When to replace your furnace
It’s usually time to replace when:
- The furnace is 15 to 20+ years old
- A cracked heat exchanger or major part has failed
- Repairs are adding up year after year
- Rooms heat unevenly or the system is noisy
- You’re replacing the AC and want a matched system
What we do
Your replacement options
Gas furnaces
Standard and high-efficiency gas furnaces, sized to your home and matched to your air conditioner.
Heat pumps
All-electric heating and cooling in one system, a good fit for Bakersfield’s short winters.
Package units
Rooftop and ground package units for homes and businesses, including crane lifts when needed.
A replacement isn’t finished until it passes inspection
California’s energy code treats a new AC or furnace as an alteration. That means a building permit and a check by an independent HERS rater. We pull the permit with the right building department (City of Bakersfield or Kern County, depending on your address) and schedule the testing.
- Duct leakage test. Required in most cases when new heating or cooling equipment connects to existing ducts. Leaks get sealed before we sign off.
- Refrigerant charge check. Required for new AC equipment in the Central Valley, so the system is charged right for our heat.
- Airflow check. On AC replacements, confirms enough air moves across the coil to do its job.
- Paperwork you keep. Permit card and test results, which matter when you sell the house.
How it works
What to expect when you call
Call, text or book
Reach a real person at (661) 889-0990, or pick a time online.
We find the cause
A Palmer tech diagnoses the problem and shows you what’s wrong.
You approve the price
You get the price before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice.
Comfortable again
We fix it, clean up, and make sure everything is running right.
From a customer
“Highly recommend! The owner is a very kind and honest man very reliable and a man of his word and he is now my AC guy.”
FAQ
Questions we get a lot
How long does a furnace replacement take?
Most furnace replacements are done in a day. Rooftop package units that need a crane are scheduled around the lift.
Gas furnace or heat pump?
It depends on your home, your utility rates and whether you’re replacing the AC too. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs and give you prices for both.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. A furnace replacement in California needs a permit, and when it connects to ductwork the ducts usually need a leakage test by a HERS rater. We pull the permit and schedule the test.
Will you remove the old furnace?
Yes. The old equipment is hauled away and disposed of properly.
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Leaky, crushed or worn-out ducts and vents replaced so the air you pay for reaches your rooms.
Ductwork
Need it fixed today? Call Palmer!
Talk to a local tech, not a call center. Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, with emergency calls answered after hours.