Your Studio City furnace and air conditioner were put in together, and now both are slipping. Searching hvac replacement near me usually means you want one crew to swap the whole system, heating and cooling, without two separate projects. Studio AC Co. plans that as a single job with one written estimate, and this page shows how it is priced.
What a full system replacement costs
The heating side is where most of the range sits. Most heating installations in Studio City run $4,800 to $9,500 depending on whether it is a like-for-like furnace swap or a heat pump conversion with new electrical and line-set work, with hillside Cahuenga-side homes and older Valley Village ranch properties generally landing at the higher end once duct repair gets added to the scope.
If the cooling side is replaced at the same visit, the central AC is priced as its own line. Equipment costs for a code-compliant central AC installation in Studio City typically run between $5,800 and $9,200 for a 2- to 4-ton system, depending on brand, SEER2 rating, and whether your ductwork needs modification or replacement.
A heat pump conversion changes that math, because one outdoor unit does both jobs. The survey prices the two routes next to each other. To start, send a photo of the furnace and one of the outdoor unit through the full system estimate request, and we will set the survey.
Both at once or one at a time
Some owners replace the furnace now and the AC next spring. That works, and we quote it that way when you ask. Doing both together has practical reasons behind it:
- - One survey, one permit and one inspection instead of two
- The indoor coil sits on the furnace, so a new furnace often means touching the coil anyway
- The crew sizes heating and cooling from the same load calculation
- The ducts get sealed once, for both systems
If only one side has failed and the other is sound, splitting the job is a fair choice. The estimate shows each side as its own line, so you can sign for one and hold the other.
Gas furnace and AC, or a heat pump
This is the decision that sets the price most. There are two common paths in Studio City homes:
| Path | What goes in | What it touches |
|---|---|---|
| Gas furnace plus AC | New furnace, coil and condenser | Gas line, vent, condenser circuit |
| Heat pump conversion | Air handler or furnace with a heat pump outdoor unit | Electrical circuit, line set, possibly the panel |
A gas furnace keeps you on SoCalGas for heat. A heat pump moves heating onto your LADWP electric service and can retire the gas furnace altogether. Neither is right for every house. The load calculation, the panel and the space where the indoor unit lives decide which path fits, and the estimate shows the cost of each so you can compare.
Since 1 Jan 2025, new residential split AC and heat pump systems use lower-GWP A2L refrigerants such as R-454B or R-32. Both paths above use the new refrigerant, and the estimate names it.
When the old system is past fixing
Some findings move the job from repair to replacement on the spot. A cracked heat exchanger means full furnace replacement, typically $3,200 to $5,800 installed, because the exchanger cost alone approaches half the price of a new high-efficiency unit.
On the cooling side, a locked compressor on an aging condenser is the usual tipping point. If the compressor is locked or the windings are open, replacement costs $1,400 to $3,600 for the part and labor, which is often more than half the price of a new outdoor condensing unit.
If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call SoCalGas or 911 from outside. Call us after that.
Ducts, panel and permit on the same job
A new system on old ducts loses what you paid for. The survey checks the ducts, and when they need sealing or repair, our ductwork services crew does it in the same job. Depending on the scope, Title 24 Part 6 can require a duct leakage test, verified by a third-party HERS rater who is not the installer.
The electrical panel gets checked for the new circuits, which matters most on a heat pump conversion. The LADBS permit and the inspection are pulled and booked by us for both the heating installation and the AC installation.
FAQ
Will the house be without heat during the swap?
For a short stretch, yes. A full system change-out is usually planned so the old furnace runs until install day, and the new system is started and tested before the crew leaves.
Can I split the replacement across two seasons?
Yes. The estimate lists heating and cooling as separate lines, so you can sign for one now and book the other later. The load calculation stays on file for the second job.
Can one heat pump take over from the furnace and the AC?
Often, yes. The outdoor unit handles cooling and heating, paired with an air handler or a furnace kept as backup. The survey shows which setup suits the house.
Can I keep my current thermostat?
Sometimes. A basic single-stage system can run on many existing thermostats. Two-stage, variable-speed and heat pump systems often need a compatible thermostat, and the estimate says so.
Do you replace systems in Sherman Oaks and Toluca Lake too?
Yes, along with Valley Village, North Hollywood and Glendale. The survey and the written estimate work the same way in each.
Book the system survey
Call (877) 704-7652 and Studio AC Co. will book a survey for your Studio City home, price heating and cooling together, and hand you the written estimate before any work starts.
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Our HVAC-experienced technicians are ready to help with all your AC and heating needs. Contact Studio AC Co. today for expert service throughout the Laurel Canyon, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Sherman Oaks, and Encino service area.
