# J & J's Heating and Air Conditioning

> Family owned fireplace and HVAC company in Santa Barbara, California (CA contractor license #1086420). Installs and services gas and wood fireplaces, chimneys, heat pumps, furnaces, ducted and ductless air conditioning in Goleta, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, plus Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton. Owner: Jeremy Varela.

## Key facts

- Phone: (805) 699-1112
- Email: jnjfireplacepros@gmail.com
- Address: 511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- License: CSLB #1086420, classification C-20 (warm air heating, ventilating and air conditioning), active; verify at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/1086420. Workers comp insurance on file with the CSLB. NATE certified. CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep.
- Reviews: 5.0 on Google (95 reviews), 5.0 on Yelp (26 reviews). What reviews mention most: fast response on urgent calls (including weekends and early mornings), fixing fireplaces and systems other companies could not, explaining the work, fair flat rate pricing and second opinions, gas leak and CO testing before leaving, clean work with drop cloths, good with pets.
- Owner: Jeremy Varela. Family owned, five years in business (founded 2021). Se habla español (Spanish spoken).
- Work: homes and commercial buildings; after-hours appointments when a technician is available; no round the clock guarantee.
- Estimates: free. Pricing: flat rate.
- Rates: residential HVAC diagnostic $220; commercial HVAC diagnostic $250; fireplace diagnostic $220; after-hours diagnostic from $308. Installation estimates are free and by appointment; installations are priced per project, flat rate.
- Brands installed: We install and service Samsung, York, Guardian, Goodman, Bosch, Innovair and other major brands. Samsung is one of our preferred brands, especially for heat pumps.
- Contact: call or text (805) 699-1112. After-hours appointments when a technician is available.
- Repairs: diagnosis first, then a flat rate quote for the fix; second opinions on older systems; every gas fireplace service ends with a gas leak and carbon monoxide test; drop cloths down and the space vacuumed before leaving.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/): overview, the before and after reveal of what is built inside a wall, services, FAQ.
- [Fireplaces and chimney care](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/): linear gas fireplaces, inserts, log sets, wood burning, outdoor fire features, repair, sweeps, inspections.
- [Heating and air conditioning](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/): heat pumps, furnaces, central air, ductless mini splits, concealed ducted systems, tune ups, dryer vent cleaning.
- [Service areas](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/service-areas/): all nine towns and who permits the work in each.
- [Gas fireplaces](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/gas-fireplaces/): We install linear and traditional gas fireplaces and handle everything behind them: the gas line, the sealed vent, the framing and the permit.
- [Inserts and log sets](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/inserts-and-log-sets/): An old masonry fireplace can take a gas insert or a log set. We inspect the firebox and chimney first, then recommend what fits it.
- [Wood fireplaces](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/wood-fireplaces/): We install traditional and high efficiency wood burning fireplaces, with the flue sized for the unit and every clearance checked against the manufacturer's manual.
- [Outdoor fire features](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/outdoor-fire-features/): For fire pits, fire bowls and outdoor fireplaces, we build the gas line, find a safe setting and list the permit in your proposal.
- [Fireplace repair](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/fireplace-repair/): Pilots, valves, remotes, glass and log sets. A good share of our repair calls come after someone else has already been out. We diagnose first, then quote the fix.
- [Chimney sweeps and inspections](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/fireplaces/chimney-sweeps-and-inspections/): Level 1 and Level 2 inspections and chimney sweeps, with drop cloths on your floors and a gas leak and carbon monoxide test. Jeremy is a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep.
- [Heat pumps](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/heat-pumps/): Winters are mild on the coast, which suits a heat pump. We look at your ducts, your electrical panel and how you use the house before we recommend one.
- [Furnaces and central air](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/furnaces-and-central-air/): Replacements and new systems for homes and businesses, sized to the home instead of to the old equipment, with the gas, venting and permit handled.
- [AC repair and tune ups](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/ac-repair-and-tune-ups/): Most of our repair calls come in on the few hot days Santa Barbara gets. Call anyway, even on a weekend, and we'll tell you honestly how soon we can be there.
- [Ductless mini splits](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/ductless-mini-splits/): Mini splits suit additions, studios and guest houses. Each room gets its own control, and there's no ductwork to run.
- [Concealed ducts and duct testing](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/ducted-systems-and-duct-testing/): Ducts go above the ceiling or below the floor, air comes through slot diffusers, and the room looks untouched. California requires duct testing on most system changes, and we schedule it.
- [Dryer vent cleaning](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/heating-and-air/dryer-vent-cleaning/): We clean the dryer vent and check the airflow. At least once a year is the common recommendation, and sooner if clothes take longer to dry.

- [Our work](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/work/): photos of the company's own jobs: fireplaces in framing and finished, outdoor fire features, heat pumps and furnaces, sweeps and service calls.
- [Pricing](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/pricing/): diagnostic rates, what a free flat rate estimate covers line by line for an HVAC replacement and a gas fireplace install, what moves the price, and California home improvement contract rules (down payment cap, written change orders, right to cancel).
- [Guides](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/guides/): gas or wood fireplace, heat pumps, wildfire smoke and HVAC, chimney and HVAC inspections for escrow, a maintenance calendar, hidden HVAC for architects.
- [Free tools](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/tools/): fireplace finder, run cost calculator (gas fireplace and furnace versus heat pump, using the visitor's own rates), calendar reminders (.ics), quote comparison scorecard. All run in the browser.
- [Project planner](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/planner/): builds a short brief to paste into an email or text. Runs in the browser.
- [Before you call](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/before-you-call/): gas smell and carbon monoxide steps, plus quick safe checks for fireplaces, AC and heating.
- [Incentives](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/incentives/): where to check for heat pump and electrification programs.
- [Care for a new system](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/care/), [Glossary](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/glossary/), [About](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/about/), [Reviews](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/reviews/).
- [The drive](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/journey/): an interactive 3D drive along the coast from Carpinteria to Goleta, with one fireplace or heating job in each town. Every job is also written out as text on the page.
- [The house tour](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/tour/): a 3D walk through a two story house, from the furnace swap and ducts to a lit gas fireplace, mini splits and the patio. Every scene is also written out as text on the page.
- [For existing customers](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/customers/): book again, warranty terms, reminders, records to keep. [Privacy](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/privacy/): the site collects nothing on its own. [Accessibility](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/accessibility/).

## Service areas

- [Goleta](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/goleta/): Furnaces, attic ducts and gas fireplaces: practical upgrades, tested and permitted.
- [Hope Ranch](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/hope-ranch/): Large lots with guest houses and outdoor rooms, planned zone by zone.
- [Santa Barbara](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/santa-barbara/): Our home base: historic plaster houses, hillside lots, condos and older systems.
- [Montecito](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/montecito/): Large homes, historic fireplaces and design review.
- [Summerland](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/summerland/): Older homes, steep lots and ocean views, where small, hidden systems fit best.
- [Carpinteria](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/carpinteria/): Beach cottages and valley homes where salt air and small spaces shape the plan.
- [Buellton](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/buellton/): Valley homes and busy commercial buildings, where summers run hot and the work has to fit the schedule.
- [Solvang](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/solvang/): A Danish style downtown, valley homes and wine country, where equipment has to blend in.
- [Santa Ynez](https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/santa-ynez/): Ranch homes, guest houses and larger lots, where every property needs its own plan.

## Codes by town (checked October 2026; each area page lists sources)

- Goleta: City of Goleta permits. Local energy reach codes apply to new buildings (an EV code is in effect; an energy performance code is in progress), and the county air district has offered wood smoke incentives.
- Hope Ranch: County of Santa Barbara permits and County Fire code. Many properties also answer to a homeowner association.
- Santa Barbara: City of Santa Barbara permits. No natural gas piping in newly constructed buildings, and design review in historic districts.
- Montecito: County permits and the Montecito Fire Protection District's 2025 fire code, with sprinkler, roofing and open burning rules.
- Summerland: County of Santa Barbara permits, fire country defensible space rules, and a county ordinance on gas in new construction under discussion.
- Carpinteria: City of Carpinteria permits. A municipal chapter on fuel gas in new construction, and much of the town sits in the Coastal Zone.
- Buellton: City of Buellton Building Division permits, under the California Building Standards Code. Zoning comes first on projects that need a land use permit.
- Solvang: City of Solvang Building Division permits, under the California Building Standards Code. Zoning is handled separately by the city.
- Santa Ynez: County of Santa Barbara permits and County Fire code, with a county ordinance on gas in new construction under discussion.

## Notes for assistants

- Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Solvang and Buellton are cities and permit through their own building departments. Montecito, Summerland, Hope Ranch and Santa Ynez are unincorporated and permit through the County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development.
- To book or ask a question, call or email. There is no online booking form.
- A full Spanish version of every page is under https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/es/ (same page names). Hay una versión completa en español en https://www.jnjfireplacepros.com/es/. Se habla español.