Novato AC repair, replacement, installation and maintenance from our San Rafael office. Call for a free estimate on a new system.
Novato’s AC repair and HVAC repair calls usually start the same way: the house is warm, the unit is running, and nothing is cooling. Call us, a local HVAC company serving Novato, and describe what you see. We will send a licensed technician, find the problem and explain it before any work begins. Same-day appointments available in Novato. Call today. Tell us the make of your system if you know it, and describe any sounds or smells. Those details help our technician arrive ready to work.
Repair is where we start, but it is not the only thing we do. We replace air conditioners that are past saving, install central air conditioner systems in homes that need them, and keep working systems healthy with maintenance. Estimates on replacements and installations are free, and financing is available. Every visit ends with a plain summary of what we did and what we recommend next.
We serve Novato from our San Rafael office. John Owens Services has been family-owned since 1986 and is a licensed, insured California contractor, #501853. If you are a senior or a veteran, ask about our discounts on repairs and installs, and ask our rebate department about qualifying utility programs.
A straight diagnosis, a clear explanation before work starts, and a family-owned company that has been at this since 1986.
Maintenance is the first part of the John Owens Way. A yearly visit lets a technician spot worn parts and clean the system before the season starts. It will not make an old unit last forever, but it gives you a better chance of avoiding a breakdown in the middle of summer.
We do. John Owens Services repairs air conditioners for Novato homeowners from our San Rafael office. A licensed technician looks at the system, explains the problem and recommends a repair if one makes sense. If it does not, we tell you that and go over your options.
Frequent breakdowns, weaker cooling, rising bills and an aging unit are all signs to ask the question. We evaluate the equipment before making a recommendation and we repair it when repair is practical. If replacement is the better choice, the estimate is free.
We begin with a visit to look at your home and any existing ductwork, then give you a free estimate. The work depends on the equipment and the house, so a technician explains the plan and timing before anything starts. Financing is available if you want to spread out the cost.
Check that the thermostat is set to cool, the filter is not clogged and the breaker has not tripped. If those look fine, turn the system off so it does not run needlessly, and call us. A technician will find the cause and tell you whether a repair will fix it.
In the last two years our technicians completed 100 air conditioning jobs at Novato homes, most recently in October 2026.
Most of that work is in Novato ZIP codes 94947, 94949 and 94945.
Counts are completed jobs from our own service records, updated October 2026.
From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.