Floor Furnace Replacement
Old floor grate heaters removed and replaced with a new floor furnace, a wall furnace, a ducted system or a ductless heat pump.
Learn moreLos Angeles, CA
Craftsman and hillside HVAC in northeast Los Angeles, Eagle Rock 90041 and nearby
Northeast Los Angeles sits right next to Pasadena, across the Arroyo Seco and the hills that separate the two cities.
Los Angeles at a glance
- ZIP
- 90041
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Served from
- Old Pasadena office
- Phone
- (626) 879-0711
- Hours
- Open 24/7
Quick answer
Marco's serves the northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods closest to Pasadena: Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Glassell Park and nearby. These areas have Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival homes and steep hillside houses, many with floor furnaces and no ducts. Our Old Pasadena office is a short drive down the 134 or Figueroa Street. Call (626) 879-0711 any hour, 24/7.
Overview
Heating and cooling help in Los Angeles
Northeast Los Angeles sits right next to Pasadena, across the Arroyo Seco and the hills that separate the two cities. Eagle Rock, named for the big rock outcrop at the north end of the neighborhood, has Colorado Boulevard, Occidental College and streets of 1910s to 1930s bungalows. Highland Park follows Figueroa Street and York Boulevard with some of the city's oldest Craftsman blocks. Mount Washington climbs steeply above them with winding roads and homes built into the hillside.
Our work here follows the housing. Many homes still have an original floor furnace or gas wall heater and no central air. Owners want cooling that does not ruin the character of a Craftsman interior, so we often plan small, quiet ductless systems or carefully routed attic ducts. Hillside homes bring access challenges and long line set runs. We look at each house in person and quote before we start.
Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival homes and hillside houses
Craftsman bungalows in Highland Park and Eagle Rock often have a raised wood floor with a crawlspace, a floor furnace set into the hallway, original wood trim and plaster walls, and a low attic with little or no insulation. Spanish Revival homes from the 1920s have flat or low tile roofs with tight attic space or none at all. In these houses, adding ducts can mean opening ceilings or running ducts in the crawlspace. Ductless heat pumps with small wall or ceiling cassettes often keep the interior intact.
Mount Washington and the hillside streets of Glassell Park and Eagle Rock have homes on steep lots, from 1920s cabins to mid-century and modern houses. Outdoor units may sit on decks, terraces or retaining wall ledges. Getting equipment in can involve long stairways. Line sets may run a long way, so careful sizing and charging matter.
Common problems
Common HVAC problems in northeast LA homes
Floor furnaces past their life
Floor furnaces in Craftsman hallways are often decades old. The grate gets hot enough to burn, the burner rusts and the venting ages. Many owners replace them for safety and efficiency.
No ducts and no attic space
Spanish Revival roofs and shallow Craftsman attics leave little room for ducts. Ductless mini-splits, slim ducted units or crawlspace ducts are the usual options we discuss.
Hillside equipment access
Steep stairs, narrow streets and units on decks make service slower. We plan for it, bring the right gear and protect decks and railings while we work.
Hot hillside living rooms
Hillside homes with big west or south windows heat up fast in the afternoon. A properly sized ductless system and good window shading together handle the load best.
Old wiring and small panels
Many older homes still have small electrical panels or older wiring. We check capacity before any heat pump or AC install so the quote covers what the job needs.
Most requested
The services older northeast LA homes need
Floor furnace replacement and wall furnace repair cover the heaters still found in many bungalows. Mini-split installation and gas to heat pump conversion add cooling and efficient heat without heavy demolition. Attic insulation makes a real difference in Craftsman homes with bare attics, cutting heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. A whole-house fan suits these neighborhoods well, since evenings near the Arroyo often cool off, and pulling that cool air through the house can reduce how long the AC needs to run.
Ductless Mini-Split Installation
Ductless heat pumps for Craftsman bungalows, additions, converted garages and hot upstairs rooms, with head styles chosen room by room.
Learn moreGas Furnace to Heat Pump Conversion
Replace a gas furnace with an electric heat pump, starting with a panel load check so the switch works without surprises.
Learn moreWall Furnace Repair
Pilot lights, thermocouples, gas valves and fans on gravity and fan-type wall furnaces, with a venting and CO check every visit.
Learn moreAttic Insulation
Air sealing first, then blown-in insulation to the right depth, so your ceilings stop radiating attic heat into the rooms.
Learn moreWhole House Fan Installation
Quiet, insulated whole house fans that pull cool evening air through your home and flush the hot attic, with venting sized right.
Learn moreWeather, utility and permit notes for northeast Los Angeles
Eagle Rock and Highland Park get hot summers, often in the 90s and above 100 F during heat waves, though they usually run a little cooler than Pasadena's east side. Winter nights fall into the 40s. Electricity in the city of Los Angeles comes from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LADWP, and gas from SoCalGas. Ask about current LADWP or SoCalGas rebates and state heat pump incentives when funding is open. We handle the permit where the city requires one.
From our Old Pasadena office we reach Eagle Rock by the 134 or Colorado Boulevard, and Highland Park by Figueroa Street or the 110 along the Arroyo. Mount Washington roads are narrow and winding, so we may ask about parking and stairs when you call (626) 879-0711. Homes in historic districts may have design rules for outdoor equipment, and we place units where they are least visible.
Questions
Los Angeles heating and cooling questions
Yes. When we remove a floor furnace in a Highland Park bungalow, the opening in the floor needs to be closed with matching framing and flooring, which a flooring carpenter can finish. Many owners replace it with a ductless heat pump or a new wall furnace. We explain the options, protect the floors while we work and quote before starting.
Spanish Revival homes in Eagle Rock often have little or no attic space. A ductless mini-split with one or more indoor heads is usually the least invasive choice. Slim ceiling cassettes or concealed ducted units can work where there is some space. We look at the roof, walls and electrical panel before recommending a layout.
Eagle Rock and Highland Park are part of the city of Los Angeles, so electricity comes from LADWP rather than SCE. LADWP has offered programs for efficient equipment, but they change over time. Ask about current LADWP or SoCalGas rebates and state heat pump incentives when funding is open. We do not promise amounts.
Yes. Many Mount Washington homes have outdoor units on decks, terraces or retaining wall ledges. We bring the right ladders and protect the deck surface. Tell us about stairs, parking and the unit location when you call (626) 879-0711 so we plan enough time and bring the right equipment.
Heating or cooling trouble in Los Angeles?
Call our Pasadena line any hour. A person answers, asks a few questions about the system, and gives you an arrival window.
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