Hassler Heating & Air Conditioning

Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. provides exceptional residential heating and cooling services with a focus on improving your home's energy efficiency. We serve the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin with particular focus on those homes with special heating and cooling requirements. In retrofitting old systems as well as remodeling projects, Hassler will create a custom system that is visually and aesthetically matched to your home, giving it state-of-the-art technology (such as high efficiency and zoned systems) and a welcome look and feel.

Hassler provides installation, repair and maintenance services for heat pumps which is a cost-effective way of heating your home in winter months. Heat pumps typically have a higher efficiency rating than "gas fired" furnaces and have the added benefit of providing cooling in the summer. The moderate climate is what makes heat pumps in the Bay Area, CA a great match. A residential heat pump system offers an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. Similar to your refrigerator, air-source heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer.

At Hassler, we see take customer satisfaction seriously. That is why we offer repairs and service agreements for residential and commercial heating and cooling systems. It is a real pain when a heating or cooling system breaks down and our preventative maintenance plans will make sure that your systems are in top shape. And if you system ever does go down, you can count on Hassler to be there to fix it. Diagnose & repair any issues with your furnace, air conditioner, heat pump or ductless mini split with the heating & cooling experts at Hassler heating and air.

At Hassler, we see the house as singular system with everything from the furnace to the insulation working as one unit. Our home performance experts are capable of diagnosing problems in your home and finding comprehensive and lasting solutions. If you are looking to improve your home performance with solar panels, an energy assessment, high efficiency windows and more, give Hassler a call for a whole home solution. Looking for an energy audit company near you? An energy assessment from the team at Hassler will determine if air sealing the attic, insulating the basement wall, or upgrading your appliances will have the most impact on your energy bills.

Does your home have vaulted ceilings instead of an attic? Are you doing remodeling that will necessitate some or all of your exterior walls to be opened? Is your heating and cooling equipment in the attic? Is your floor built using post and beam construction (with framing every 4 feet instead of every 16 or 24 inches)? Do you need to get as much insulation as possible into a space that doesn't seem big enough to get all the insulation value (R-Value) you need? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then it's time to consider installing spray foam insulation in your home.

Many homeowners are not aware that the air quality may be worse inside their homes than outdoors. The steps you take to improve your indoor air quality can lead to utility savings as well as long-term health benefits for you and your loved ones. Air conditioner filters and furnace filters can remove a large amount of the harmful toxins as air is pushed through your heating and cooling system. For example, a Carrier Infinity air purifier removes bacteria, pollen, animal dander and other pollutants as small as 0.01 microns(or 18,000 times smaller than the head of a pin).

The building envelope, also called building enclosure, shell or perimeter, is simply the physical barrier between your home's conditioned (heated or cooled) and unconditioned air. This consists of exterior walls, roof, sub floor, exterior doors and windows. A tightly-sealed building envelope is effective at keeping conditioned air inside your home, creating a comfortable living space with reduced energy output. Your home may be losing up to 15 percent of its cooled or heated air through leaky ducts, inefficient heating and cooling units, poor insulation or other easily solved problems.

Have you experienced a breakdown with your home heating or AC system and need professional service? Hassler can help! Our NATE-certified technicians are the best in the industry. They will diagnose your problem quickly, give you options for the recommended repair and get you comfortable as quickly as possible. Whether you are in need of a heating and air conditioning system, repair services or preventative maintenance, our skilled technicians can handle the job. Just like your car, your heating and AC systems need regular maintenance and repairs to operate at their best.

With excessively hot temperatures during the summer months, having an air conditioning system that is reliable and efficient is a top priority. Homeowners in El Cerrito, Berkeley, San Rafael, and the surrounding area know how important home comfort is, and our team at Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning has the experience and equipment to make sure your air conditioning system is installed correctly and effectively. Our highly trained specialists have the tools, the equipment, and the experience to keep your equipment running smoothly all year long.

When choosing the brands as well as the heating, cooling, and indoor air quality products that we install in the homes of our East Bay friends and neighbors, we make sure they are products we can stand behind, 100%. It isn't just about choosing products that will perform right now -they also need to last throughout many hot and dry California summers and winters! Take a look at the list of brands we trust as the home furnace and air conditioning experts throughout Marin, Contra Costa, Santa Rosa, and Alameda counties.

Ductless mini splits are gaining a reputation as the next big thing in heating and cooling technology. Homeowners in Orinda, Oakland, Ross, and surrounding areas are beginning to see mini split heat pumps as a solution to home heating and cooling. Operating without having to rely on a central ductwork system, mini splits provide whole home comfort in ways that traditional heating and cooling systems cannot. They can be utilized in rooms where ductwork is not accessible, but also as a supplement to your main heating and cooling system.

Heating a home's water is among the top household energy burdens, second only to heating and air conditioning. With this knowledge in hand, it's important to think through your water heating options. Conventional storage water heaters have long been the home standard for water heaters, constantly using energy to keep water in the tank hot. By only heating water when you need it, a tankless water heater is a key to an energy efficient home that will also save you money. A tankless water heater is also known as an on-demand water heater because it's able to instantly heat water for you when you need it.

Do you find yourself paying more on your utility bills during the summer? Is your air conditioning running on high, yet you're still not comfortable and cool? These are signs it may be time for air conditioner repair in your home in the El Cerrito, San Ramon, Oakland, Ross, or surrounding region. Sometimes your air conditioner stops working completely and you know it's time to call an expert. But sometimes there's just something slightly off - maybe it's making funny noises or isn't cooling as well as it used to.

Homeowners in El Cerrito, Berkeley, San Rafael, and the surrounding areas deserve to have the best in heating and cooling preventative maintenance, installation, and repair. Hassler is proud to be recognized as East Bay area's number one provider of home heating and cooling services, repairing, servicing, and installing the highest quality heating and cooling equipment available today for both residential and commercial buildings. We offer additional services such as duct leakage testing and installation of air filtration systems, ensuring that the air you and your family breathe is safe and clean.

Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts your health and can make you sick or uncomfortable at home. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says our exposure to air pollution indoors may be 2-5 times higher than it is outdoors. At Hassler, our team is dedicated to helping Orinda, Oakland, Mill Valley and surrounding area homeowners boost the health and safety of their homes. Your home should be a place where you feel healthy even if you are spending many hours indoors. If you suffer from allergies, respiratory problems or mold sensitivity, having a properly installed, highly efficient air filtration system is especially important.

Most older homes in El Cerrito, Albany, San Rafael and surrounding areas were constructed without any attic insulation, and many still don't have any! Installing attic insulation is a low-cost measure that has positive effects on the energy consumption and livability of your home. Attic insulation can make or break a home's heating and cooling efficiency. Poorly insulated attics mean your home is less comfortable and more expensive to heat and cool. Because of the tendency for warm air to rise out the top of a home, the attic is the biggest priority for insulation installation, especially in older homes that need insulation everywhere.

Looking to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, but not sure where to start? A home energy assessment (also known as a home energy audit) is a diagnostic test that evaluates the efficiency of your East Bay home, and will pinpoint the areas that need to be improved to maximize your home's performance. A home energy assessment takes a deep dive into your home, and evaluates how all of its interrelated components work together as a functioning unit, so that you can make the right home improvement and get the maximum benefit for the least amount of work!

Even if your home is fully insulated from the attic down to the crawl space, it still most likely suffers from excessive air leakage that robs energy and harms comfort. Building code enforcement is beginning to embrace the need for sealing air leaks in the home, but this is not yet universal. Conventional thought in the building industry is that insulation is all that is needed to keep a home warm in winter and cool in summer, but fiberglass, the most common insulation material, does not stop air movement.

Our homes should be places that help us feel refreshed after a night's sleep, and help us heal when we are sick or hurt. Unfortunately, the indoor air quality of our homes can often harm, not help, our health. Much of the "fresh" air in most homes actually comes from our attics, crawl spaces, and basements, carrying contaminants like fiberglass, rat feces, dirt, dust, and mold. It is important for both indoor air quality and energy efficiency to seal the connections between the attic/crawl/basement and inside, and installing a ventilation system will ensure that the people in your home get plenty of truly fresh air.

Do you freeze at night without slippers on, even when the thermostat says 68? Perhaps it's time to take a look at what is (or isn't)underyour floor. Our perception of comfort is influenced largely by the temperature of the surfaces we touch. Living without floor insulation, then, can have a huge impact on your comfort, not to mention your energy bills. Correctly installed floor insulation is at an unfortunate disadvantage. Time-consuming to install well and rarely inspected, floor insulation, even in recently built homes in the Marin and East Bay counties and the surrounding area, can suffer from major comfort problems.

Many homeowners living in Berkeley, San Ramon, San Rafael, and surrounding areas put a great deal of effort into maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing the impact they have on the environment. When it comes to heating systems that fall under this umbrella, it's difficult to beat heat pumps. Heat pumps are environmentally friendly and can be used to supplement existing heating and cooling systems in your home. They're a "green" option that can help you to save money on your home heating and cooling costs especially when maintained properly, and they're growing in popularity with each passing year.

You may not often think about exactly how it is the water in your hot water tank is heated. At the end of the day, as long as the water comes out hot, what difference does it make how it works? Unless there was a way you could still have dependable hot water while using half of the energy it takes to heat it. Traditional water heaters use electricity or combustion to create the heat that is then transferred to the water you use in your sinks, washing machine, dishwasher and showers. But with a heat pump water heater, you can take the excess heat that is already inside of your home's air and repurpose it to heat the water your home needs!

Like regular oil changes and service checks for your car, your heating and cooling system requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Hassler technicians can provide heating repair, air conditioning service, and regular maintenance to protect your investment and keep your system operating at peak efficiency. Proper maintenance means you enjoy a comfortable indoor temperature year-round while keeping your utility costs in line. Whether you have equipment from Hassler or a pre-existing system, don't forget to set up a regular maintenance schedule with us!

High energy bills and environmental concerns have brought a great deal of focus to the topic of high efficiency heating equipment. Hassler is a full service furnace installation company servicing El Cerrito, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, Mill Valley, and surrounding areas. Our technicians are trained and prepared to handle your furnace installation needs. At Hassler, we know it's important to get the right furnace for your home to keep you and your family warm during the colder months. Many East Bay homes have outdated, inefficient furnaces.

Take a look at many of the homes scattered around the East Bay area in cities like Lafayette, Berkeley and Mill Valley, and you'll no doubt find many that built ductwork systems to accommodate air conditioning systems and forced-air heaters. Just because a home has ductwork, however, doesn't mean that it's effective. Many ductwork systems are currently greatly undersized and are very leaky, some even have asbestos insulation covering them. The average ductwork system can be very inefficient due to impeded airflow and other issues, resulting in poor performance across the board.

When it comes to helping the State of California reach its carbon reduction goals, there are plenty of things homeowners can do. However, replacing the inefficient or fossil fuel based appliances in your home may be one of the few things you can do that benefits you and your family, as well! There are many benefits to an all-electric home, from energy savings (yes, savings!) and carbon emission reduction to future code compliance and even valuable rebates. Here is everything you need to know about what is also known as electrification here in California, and how you can turn your upcoming air conditioner, furnace, water heater, or even kitchen stove replacement into an environmentally friendly, energy saving investment.