10-year
Manufacturer parts warranty when registered
Fresno heating and air
Fast, Reliable HVAC in Fresno, CA
Anytime You Need Us
Upfront pricing and same-day service from an HVAC contractor in Fresno. Heating and cooling repair, installation, and maintenance keep your home comfortable year-round.
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★★★★★
“Quick to respond and quick to the job. Excellent work and not gouging prices!”
Judy B. · Google review
Company highlights
CSLB #1092103
California contractor license
Written price
You approve it before work starts
Same day
When the schedule allows
A+ rating
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No cooling or no heat right now? Call (559) 254-4680.
Smell rotten eggs or sulfur? That is a possible gas leak. Leave the building first, then call 911, then PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. Do not flip switches on your way out. Call us once it is safe.
What we do
Cooling, heating, and cleaner air for Valley homes.
AC repair, new system installation, furnace service, ductwork, and maintenance plans throughout Fresno, Clovis, and the Central Valley. Every system measured, tested, and verified before we leave.
Cooling
Repairs that hold up through a Fresno summer, and replacements sized for the house instead of guessed from the old unit.
Heating
Furnaces and heat pumps checked for safety, with a carbon-monoxide check on every heating repair.
Air quality & other
Leaky ducts waste conditioned air. We seal and replace ductwork, and add filtration when the house needs cleaner air.
Free in-home estimate on a new system.
No cost and no obligation. Tune-ups start at $79. Ask about current specials when you call.
In writing, every job
Four promises we put in writing
Not a slogan. These appear on your estimate and your invoice, and you can hold us to them.
The Written Price Promise
You get a written price before any work begins, and that is the price you pay. No surprises added after the fact, no “while we were in there” charges you did not approve.
CO Safety Check on Every Heating Visit
Every furnace repair includes a carbon-monoxide safety check and heat exchanger inspection at no extra charge — whether or not you approve the repair.
We Register Your Warranty For You
New equipment carries a 10-year parts warranty, but only if someone registers it. Skip that step and coverage quietly drops. We file it for you and give you the confirmation.
A Free Second Opinion, Even If You Stay
Holding a quote from another company? We will review it free and tell you straight. If their number is fair, we will say so. We will not badmouth whoever wrote it.
No guessing
What it costs before we knock
The numbers most HVAC companies make you call to find out. Exact pricing is always quoted in writing before any work starts.
$0In-home estimate on a new system
$120One-time maintenance visit, single system
$75Service call & diagnosis — credited when you approve the repair
$180/yrElite Maintenance Program — two visits a year
AskFinancing is available. Ask us for options.
See what our completed jobs actually cost → · Run the 60-second repair-or-replace check →
Real numbers, real rates
What does it cost to run your AC in Fresno?
Most cost calculators use a national average electricity rate. This one uses what PG&E actually charges, which is why Central Valley summer bills look the way they do.
Pre-2006 systems are often SEER 10. Today’s minimum in California is 14.
In a Fresno July, 10 to 14 hours a day is normal.
Estimated cooling cost
$248–$336/month
for roughly a 3.5-ton system, cooling only
At SEER 18 the same home runs about $193–$261 a month — roughly $55–$75 less.
No email required. We don’t save any of this.
Myth: a bigger AC cools cheaper.
It does the opposite. An oversized system satisfies the thermostat fast, shuts off, and starts again — short cycling. It never runs long enough to pull humidity out, it wears out sooner, and it costs more to run than a right-sized unit. That is why we do a Manual J load calculation at your home instead of sizing off square footage. The slider above uses a rule of thumb; it is not how we size a real system.
Basis: PG&E residential bundled non-CARE average of 40.6¢ per kWh, effective March 1, 2026 (PG&E Advice Letter 7846-E). SEER is a seasonal average, so real usage moves with your thermostat setting, insulation, ductwork and the weather. These are directional estimates for cooling only, not a quote and not your whole bill.
Local and family-operated
Why Fresno homeowners choose Central Elite
Central Elite Cooling and Heating is a family-operated HVAC contractor based in Fresno. Pedro Ponce is the owner and CEO. The company was incorporated in California on November 24, 2021, and has been serving the Central Valley since 2021.
No pressure, no gimmicks — just comfortable homes and customers who call us back.
- Upfront pricing — no hidden fees
- We repair all brands and models
- Carbon-monoxide check on heating repairs
- On-time service with real updates
- Respectful, clean, professional team
Real jobs
Trucks, attics, and the work in between
Customer reviews
What Fresno homeowners say about us
4.9
Rated on Google
“We replaced our +40-year-old unit with a new high-efficiency system and replaced all ductwork. Pedro and his team were never late, worked efficiently, and we passed all inspections with flying colors.”
“Very fast service very honest and helpful will recommend to all family owned business great for Central Valley!!”
“Quick to respond and quick to the job. Excellent work and not gouging prices!”
“Great customer service and top notch quality work. Thank you for always being there for me and your other customers.”
“Pedro is upfront and honest. Installed a new Bosch AC heat pump and new ductwork throughout the attic.”
The process
How our service works
Simple, transparent process from start to finish. We’re available 7 days a week.
- 1
Schedule your service
Book online or call (559) 254-4680 for same-day or next-day appointments — we're available 7 days a week.
- 2
We diagnose the problem
A technician inspects your system and explains everything clearly before any work begins.
- 3
Upfront pricing
You receive and approve the complete repair price upfront — no hidden fees, no surprises, ever.
- 4
Same-day repair when we can
We complete the repair and restore your system the same day when the schedule and the parts allow.
- 5
We verify before we leave
Every system is measured, tested, and verified before we leave.
Repair or replace
Run the 60-second check
No pressure, no canned pitch. We’ll walk through how your system works, whether it’s smarter to repair or replace, and what fits your home. Every number we land on goes in writing before any work starts.
The check lives on its own page so you can take it when you’re ready. It does not replace a look at the equipment.
Open the 60-second checkWhere we drive
Serving Fresno & the Central Valley
We provide heating and cooling repair, installation, and maintenance throughout Fresno County, Madera County, Kings County, and Tulare County, including Clovis.
Don’t see your city? Contact us — we likely serve your area too. All service areas.
From the blog
Guides for Fresno homeowners
Pricing
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost in Fresno? (2026)
Installed heat pump price ranges, what drives the cost, and the federal + California rebates that lower it.
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Pricing
How Much Does a New Furnace & AC Cost in Fresno? (2026)
Full-system replacement price ranges, what drives the cost, why bundling saves, plus rebates and financing.
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Pricing
How Much Does a New AC Cost in Fresno? (2026)
Real installed price ranges by size and SEER2, what drives the cost, plus rebates and financing.
Read article →Financing
Payments that fit the job
Financing is available. Ask us for options.
Ask us
Financing is available. Ask us for options. A payment is quoted for your system, not guessed here.
In-home estimate
$0 on a new system. The visit is free, with no obligation.
Written quote
You see the price before any work starts.
Elite Maintenance
$180 a year for two visits. A one-time maintenance visit is $120.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
We offer same-day and next-day AC repair during business hours throughout Fresno and the Central Valley. Call (559) 254-4680 and we will schedule a technician.
New equipment carries a manufacturer 10-year parts warranty when it is registered. We register it for you.
Financing is available. Ask us for options.
Our annual AC maintenance plan is $180/year and includes two visits, full cleaning, inspection, filter replacement, and a 10% repair discount. A standalone furnace tune-up starts at just $79.
CSLB License #1092103.
Ready when you are
Fast, friendly HVAC you can count on
Same-day AC and furnace service across Fresno and the Central Valley, with a manufacturer 10-year parts warranty when the equipment is registered.