Field reporting for appliance & HVAC professionals
Field reporting for appliance & HVAC professionals
Established in 1976, Bodnar Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned and operated HVAC company serving Redwood City and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With over 50 years of experience, they have built their reputation on old-school values, local roots, and a genuine repair-first philosophy that prioritizes fixing systems over selling replacements. Their technicians do not work on commission, eliminating upsells and ensuring customers receive straightforward, honest service every time. Bodnar HVAC offers a comprehensive range of residential heating and cooling services, including air conditioning repair, replacement, and maintenance; furnace and heat pump services; wall heater repair; thermostat installation; airflow balancing; filtration system upgrades; dryer duct replacement; and electronic air cleaner cleaning. They serve residential clients exclusively, focusing their expertise on existing structures throughout communities like Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Mateo, Burlingame, and surrounding Peninsula cities. One of the company's distinguishing practices is scheduling maintenance during peak seasonal conditions — testing systems under real load in the heat of June and the cold of November — rather than booking off-season tune-ups that miss critical performance issues. This approach ensures that potential problems are caught before they become costly failures. They also offer a free second opinion service for homeowners who have received a replacement estimate from a competitor, allowing John, their third-generation repair specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience, to assess whether a repair is truly feasible. When a system replacement is genuinely necessary, Bodnar HVAC approaches installation with the same meticulous care, emphasizing proper sizing and expert execution over brand prestige. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer calls, and nothing is required at the time of booking, making it easy for homeowners across the Bay Area to access reliable, trustworthy HVAC expertise.
I'm grateful I called Bodnar for a furnace repair. Heather was very helpful and friendly, and scheduled the work for a convenient time. John came out and, despite the challenging conditions, he knew how to approach and resolve the problem. Highly recommended!
We had a problem with our heating unit where there was a gas smell. Another company attempted to fix it, but the issue persisted. I contacted Bondar, and the owner, John, quickly diagnosed the problem in under 5 minutes. He demonstrated expertise, a personable demeanor, and I would not hesitate to use his services again in the future. Highly recommended.
Our attic furnace was not working and leaking water. John promptly diagnosed the multifaceted problem, which was caused by the improper installation of a cheap heater by our previous contractor nearly 20 years ago. John demonstrated exceptional knowledge, quickly identified the issues, and explained every detail thoroughly. He is an impressive professional who knows his craft well, and I will continue to use his services. Highly recommend John Bodnar's company.
John, the owner, is very knowledgeable and helped us understand the source of our heating problems. His explanations made a lot of sense, and we were very pleased to follow his advice, which resulted in good outcomes.
I have been a long-time client of Bodnar Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., and they consistently provide excellent service. They recently installed a new furnace for me, a project that took about five days, and as always, their team was polite, respectful, and pleasant to work with. The new AC/HC system is working great. I highly recommend their quality and professionalism.