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Premier HVAC Service Since 1989

Heating and Cooling Done Right, Every Single Time

When your air conditioner quits on the hottest day of summer or your furnace gives out during a winter cold snap, you need a company you can count on. At Mel's Heat & Air Inc., we’ve built our reputation on doing the job right the first time, whether that means a fast repair, routine maintenance, or a complete system installation designed to last for decades. We’re a local HVAC company serving homes and businesses throughout Turlock, CA and surrounding areas, and we take genuine pride in the work we do.

Our approach is simple. Our technicians arrive on time, get straight to work, and treat your property with the respect it deserves. There’s no upselling, no runaround, and no leaving you guessing on price. We diagnose the issue, explain what’s going on in plain language, and provide a clear path forward so you can make the best decision for your home or business.

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Happy Customers

Mel's came to our office (Dr. Mehrany) and did an excellent job on our heating, air, vents and cryostat machine. We were extremely pleased with the services, professionalism, honesty and the timely manner in which they completed there work.

B. Fuentes
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Mel's, Thank you for your great service. Our shop's AC., needed some work done, and they were able to come out ASAP., and service the unit. Once again, Thank you Mel's Heating!

H&E Tinting
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I called Mel’s because our AC quit in 100 degree weather. They scheduled me for service that same day between 11:00-1:00. They texted me that they were on their way. Alfred one of their technicians showed up at 11:00, he was very professional and knowledgeable. He was very polite and got straight ...continue reading

R. Wilcox
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I highly recommend Mel’s Heat and Air. The technicians are knowledgeable, honest, friendly and respectful. The customer service is top notch from the office personnel to the technicians.

J. Ashmore
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Our neighbors used Mels for routine service and were super happy, so we tried them. The Technician was very knowledgeable, serviced the unit put new filters in the house, and was very polite and professional. We will definitely use them again. It was so nice to know our unit is working well. Th ...continue reading

D. Ingram
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Commercial HVAC You Can Rely On

Businesses can’t afford to shut down because the air handler quit. Whether you run a restaurant, a retail shop, an office, or a warehouse, we provide commercial HVAC service that keeps your environment comfortable for customers and employees alike. We work on rooftop units, split systems, package units, and zoned commercial setups, and we can put together a preventative maintenance schedule that catches small problems before they turn into expensive emergencies.

Commercial work often involves coordinating with property managers, working around business hours, and meeting tight deadlines for new construction or tenant build-outs. We’re set up to handle all of that, and we communicate clearly through every step so there are no surprises.

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Comprehensive Residential HVAC Services

Your home is supposed to be a comfortable retreat from whatever the weather is doing outside. We make sure it stays that way year-round. From central air systems and heat pumps to gas furnaces, ductless mini-splits, and thermostat upgrades, we handle every part of your home comfort equipment. Our installation process starts with a proper load calculation so the system we recommend is genuinely sized for your space, not just whatever happens to be in the truck.

Repair work is where speed and skill really matter. A bad capacitor, a clogged drain line, a failing blower motor, or a refrigerant leak can each shut a system down, and each one calls for a different fix. Our techs carry the parts and tools to handle most repairs on the first visit, which means less downtime for you and less money spent on follow-up trips.

We Work On Everything — Day or Night

We service, repair, and install all makes and models — American Standard, Mitsubishi, Bryant, Mr. Cool, and everything in between — so no matter what’s sitting in your utility room, our techs can handle it. We stay current with industry changes, which means we’re just as comfortable working on newer systems with variable-speed compressors, advanced controls, and smart thermostats as we are on older equipment. And when something goes wrong at 2 a.m. in the middle of a January freeze or a summer heatwave, we’re the call you make — our 24-hour emergency service connects you directly to a real person, not an answering machine, and we dispatch a technician as fast as possible, because we know that a slow response can turn a manageable repair into a much bigger problem.

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The True Cost of Quick Fixes: Why Cutting Corners on HVAC Repairs Costs You More in the Long Run A $40 capacitor swapped into a failing system can buy you three weeks of cool air before the compressor it was masking finally burns out. That single decision — patching a symptom instead of addressing the … Continued

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The True Cost of Quick Fixes: Why Cutting Corners on HVAC Repairs Costs You More in the Long Run A $40 capacitor swapped into a failing system can buy you three weeks of cool air before the compressor it was masking finally burns out. That single decision — patching a symptom instead of addressing the … Continued

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How Extreme Heat and Cold Seasons Put Stress on Your HVAC System and What You Can Do About It Picture the hottest week of a Central Valley summer. Your air conditioner has been running almost nonstop for days, the outdoor unit never seems to shut off, and the house still feels a few degrees warmer … Continued

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How Extreme Heat and Cold Seasons Put Stress on Your HVAC System and What You Can Do About It Picture the hottest week of a Central Valley summer. Your air conditioner has been running almost nonstop for days, the outdoor unit never seems to shut off, and the house still feels a few degrees warmer … Continued