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AC & Furnace Service in Antelope, CA
Antelope sits on the Placer County line, but your power comes from SMUD and your permit from Sacramento County. We repair, tune and replace systems in homes built from the late 1980s on.
- CSLB #956515
- NATE-certified
- 24/7 emergency service
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Airflow Heating & Air is a family-owned Sacramento HVAC contractor that repairs, maintains and replaces air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps in Antelope, CA. We work on the single-family homes and apartments that make up most of this unincorporated community of about 48,700 people.
Two local facts shape almost every job here. Most of Antelope was built as a planned community starting in the late 1980s, so many original systems are at or past the end of their working life. And even though Roseville is about five miles away, Antelope is in Sacramento County: SMUD is your electric utility and Sacramento County issues the permit.
Antelope's first-generation systems are wearing out
Antelope has an old name and a young housing stock. The post office opened in 1877 on the Central Pacific line, but the town stayed small for a century. In 1973 a rail car of aircraft bombs exploded in the Roseville yard just to the north and damaged most of the homes in town. The Antelope you know today mostly started in the late 1980s, with subdivisions and apartment complexes filling in through the 1990s and 2000s.
That timing matters. A house finished in 1990 may be on its second air conditioner already. A house from the late 1990s may still have the original one, now more than 25 years old. Older units installed before 2010 often run on R-22, a refrigerant that hasn't been produced or imported in the U.S. since 2020, so even a simple leak repair can cost more than the system is worth.
Hot upstairs bedrooms
Many Antelope homes are two-story tract houses with one system and one thermostat downstairs. Heat rises, the upstairs ducts run through a hot attic, and bedrooms end up several degrees warmer. Zoning, a second thermostat or a ductless mini-split for one problem room can fix it.
Attic ducts that have shifted
Flex duct from the 1990s sags, kinks and pulls loose at the boots. A room that never cools right often has a disconnected run above it. We check before recommending a bigger unit, because more tonnage won't fix a duct that's blowing into the attic.
Apartments and rentals
Antelope has a lot of multi-family housing. We service condensers and furnaces for owners and managers, and we work with tenants' schedules when a unit goes down in summer.
On the county line, but not on Roseville's grid
Antelope's northern border is the Placer County line, and plenty of residents shop, work and go to school in Roseville. It's easy to assume the same rules apply. They don't.
- Your utility is SMUD. Roseville Electric serves the city of Roseville. Antelope homes are in SMUD territory, so SMUD's rebates are the ones you can use. Natural gas for furnaces comes from PG&E.
- Your permit comes from Sacramento County. Antelope is unincorporated, so mechanical permits are issued by Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection, not the City of Roseville or Placer County. The county takes applications, fees and inspection requests through its online permit system.
- Your air district is Sac Metro. The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District covers Antelope. Its Check Before You Burn season runs November 1 through the end of February, which is one reason some owners want reliable central heat instead of a fireplace.
California requires a permit when you replace an air conditioner, furnace or heat pump. Swapping the condenser, coil or furnace counts as an alteration under the state Energy Code, which usually means a duct leakage test verified by a HERS rater. We pull the county permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job.
Before we quote a system in Antelope, we check
- Whether the house is one story or two, and how the upstairs is ducted
- The age and refrigerant of the current outdoor unit
- Duct condition in the attic, including loose boots and crushed runs
- Whether your furnace is gas or the home is set up for a heat pump
- Which SMUD rebate tier, if any, the new equipment would qualify for
- Return air size, since many tract homes have one small central return
Heating and cooling services for Antelope homes
AC repair
Capacitors, contactors, refrigerant leaks and frozen coils on the aging condensers that line Antelope side yards.
AC replacement
New systems sized for your actual house, with the Sacramento County permit and duct test included.
Heat pumps
Gas-to-electric conversions that can qualify for SMUD's heat pump rebates, which Roseville Electric customers next door can't use.
Furnace repair
Ignitors, flame sensors and inducer motors on the original gas furnaces in garages and attics.
Duct sealing
Sealing and repairing the attic duct runs that leave upstairs rooms warm in July.
Smart thermostats & zoning
Separate control for upstairs and downstairs in two-story homes.
What replacing a system looks like in 2026
Two changes affect Antelope homeowners shopping for a new system this year. First, manufacturers stopped producing new residential AC and heat pump systems with R-410A at the start of 2025. New equipment uses lower-impact refrigerants such as R-454B or R-32, so a new outdoor unit usually means new matching indoor coil too. Existing R-410A systems can still be repaired.
Second, federal tax credits for heat pumps ended on December 31, 2025. In February 2026, SMUD raised its heat pump rebates to help make up the difference. At the time of writing (2026), the largest HVAC rebate is for switching from gas heat to an electric heat pump. SMUD pays these rebates through contractors in its Contractor Network. As a participating contractor since 2020, we can file the rebate for a qualifying heating and cooling project. Amounts depend on funding, so confirm current numbers before you sign. Our free estimate on a new AC or heat pump installation lays out both options side by side: a new AC with a gas furnace, or a heat pump that handles both.
Antelope summers make the choice matter. Sacramento has averaged about 24 days a year at 100°F or hotter since 1990, and 2024 set a record, passing the old mark of 44 days before the end of September. A system that's sized right and has tight ducts will hold up better on those long stretches.
A Sacramento family business serving Antelope
We're a family business working across northern Sacramento County, from Antelope and North Highlands to Rio Linda. Call (916) 476-2222 for repairs, including 24/7 emergency service, or request a free estimate on a new system.
Questions Antelope homeowners ask
Is Antelope served by SMUD or Roseville Electric?
Antelope is in Sacramento County and is served by SMUD. Roseville Electric serves the city of Roseville only. That means SMUD's heat pump and HVAC rebates are the ones available to Antelope homeowners.
Who issues HVAC permits in Antelope?
Antelope is unincorporated, so Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection issues mechanical permits. California requires a permit to replace an AC, furnace or heat pump, and the job usually includes a HERS-verified duct leakage test. We handle the permit and inspection for you.
Why is the upstairs of my Antelope two-story so much hotter than downstairs?
In most two-story Antelope homes, one system and one thermostat serve both floors, and the upstairs ducts run through a hot attic. Leaky or disconnected ducts make it worse. Duct repair, zoning or a mini-split for the upstairs are common fixes, and we check the ducts before suggesting a bigger unit.
My AC is from the 1990s. Should I repair it or replace it?
If it uses R-22 refrigerant, a leak repair can be expensive because new R-22 hasn't been produced or imported in the U.S. since 2020. A minor electrical repair can still make sense. We'll tell you what the repair costs and what a replacement would cost so you can decide.
Can I get a rebate for a heat pump in Antelope?
SMUD offers rebates for heat pump HVAC systems, with the largest amounts for replacing gas heat. At the time of writing (2026) the program is funded, but amounts can change, so check SMUD's current terms before you commit. Rebates are paid through contractors in SMUD's Contractor Network, and Airflow is a participating contractor, so we can handle the submission for you.
ZIP codes we serve in Antelope: 95843
Other areas we serve
- Arden Arcade
- Auburn
- Cameron Park
- Carmichael
- Citrus Heights
- Davis
- Diamond Springs
- El Dorado Hills
- Elk Grove
- Fair Oaks
- Fairfield
- Folsom
- Galt
- Gold River
- Granite Bay
- Grass Valley
- Lincoln
- Lodi
- Loomis
- Marysville
- Natomas
- Newcastle
- North Highlands
- Orangevale
- Penryn
- Placerville
- Rancho Cordova
- Rancho Murieta
- Rescue
- Rio Linda
- Rocklin
- Roseville
- Shingle Springs
- Vacaville
- Vineyard
- West Sacramento
- Wilton
- Woodland
- Yuba City
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Toni P.
Jan 2026
Toni P.'s Google Review
I am so happy I went with this company. They are honest, friendly and reasonable prices. They went the extra mile. There were no surprise costs. Thank you Oleg and crew.
Marissa A.
Jan 2026
Marissa A.'s Google Review
We are thrilled with Oleg and the work he and his team did to install a heat pump, remove the A/C and detangle our hydronic heating system! The price was great, the work was great, the follow-up and follow-through were great. The team was super fast, getting it all done in one day. Oleg is such a great guy - extremely thorough, kind and does such good work. The inspector said "wow, he did a really clean job". We will highly recommend Oleg to anyone who needs HVAC!
skenic1952
Jan 2026
skenic1952's Google Review
I can’t say enough about Oleg and his staff, they were truly professional from initial diagnosis to installation. My heating system ceased working and my family and I were left in the cold. I reached out to Airflow based on the superlative reviews I saw in my research. Oleg came out and knew exactly what my issue was and also uncovered a problem with my dampening system which for the past 25 years no one was able to correct. Oleg told me what I needed, no sales pressure, promised to send me an estimate that day which he did. The cost was exceptionally fair and coupled with the impression Airflow had made I decided to go with them without further research or estimates for price comparisons….wasn’t necessary, this was the guy. I requested early January thinking I could tough it out, however it just got too uncomfortable in the house. I reached out to Oleg who by the way was quite busy and he moved some stuff around and did the entire install the next day. My home is now warm and comfortable. Oleg was a pleasure to deal with. This guy is an Einstein when it comes to HVAC and I will not do business with anyone else from this point forward. Thanks Oleg, you and your staff are top notch. My HVAC system has never operated at this level before.
Nathalie M.
Dec 2025
Nathalie M.'s Google Review
We highly recommend Airflow Heating & Air for your heating or air conditioning needs. Oleg and his crew installed 2 independent systems in our 2-story home built in the early 1900s. Both the Daikin mini-split and the Goodman heat pump system work to perfection, keeping our house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. What we appreciated most, along with professionalism and a clean job site, was Oleg’s genuine interest in ensuring that we were completely satisfied with the installations.
Ben A.
Dec 2025
Ben A.'s Google Review
I’ve used Airflow Heating and Air for years for both my personal home and multiple rental properties. These guys are truly top-notch. What sets Airflow apart is their honesty and thoroughness. Instead of immediately pushing a full system replacement like many HVAC companies do, AirFlow takes the time to properly diagnose the issue and recommend repairs whenever possible, always keeping my budget in mind. They clearly explain the options so you can make an informed decision without pressure. When a full replacement is necessary, they’re just as impressive. I’ve trusted Airflow with two complete system replacements, and both were smooth, professional, and fairly priced. They handled the entire process including permits and inspections which made everything incredibly easy for me and my tenants. Overall, Airflow Heating and Air has been reliable, professional, and easy to work with every step of the way. Their communication is excellent, their work is high quality, and they truly stand behind what they do. I trust them completely and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing HVAC service! 10/10
Eduard R.
Dec 2025
Eduard R.'s Google Review
Amazing work from Oleg and the team of trained professionals and staff Really appreciate the swift response and replacement of my condenser To keep my unit back up and running
Dawn S.
Nov 2025
Dawn S.'s Google Review
Oleg was referred to me by my neighbor. My neighbor said he will never go with anyone else for his HVAC needs - and I now I understand why! Both times I reached out, he responded to me within minutes, and came out to my house the very next day. He's honest, reliable, reasonably priced, and just an all around cool dude. Thanks, Oleg!
Karen P.
Nov 2025
Karen P.'s Google Review
This company is too notch! Highly recommend, great response time, extremely honest and fair. I use them for business and personal and they have always fixed any issue big or small in a timely manner at great prices. The owner is fantastic as are his employees.
John K.
Oct 2025
John K.'s Google Review
Such a wonderful experience. I definitely recommend them!
Margaret B.
Oct 2025
Margaret B.'s Google Review
We have worked with Airflow Heating & Air for over 15 years and highly recommend Oleg and his team! His team always shows up as scheduled and provides great service. Oleg always keeps up to date with State and County rules and regulations related to the installation and maintenance of AC and Heating units. We rely on his expertise and trust all the work this company has done for us. We highly recommend Airflow Heating and Air and everyone on Oleg’s team!!
Tony G.
Oct 2025
Tony G.'s Google Review
Awesome guys—came on time, worked quick, and didn’t overcharge. Really happy with the job.
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