J&J's Heating & Air ConditioningFireplaces and HVAC, Lic. #1086420 Español (805) 699-1112
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Family owned, serving Santa Barbara

Fireplace and HVAC for Santa Barbara homes.

Our shop is on Gutierrez Street in Santa Barbara. From Spanish Colonial plaster houses and hillside homes to downtown condos and small businesses, we install and service fireplaces, heating and air, and we provide clear inspection reports for buyers and sellers.

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5.0 ★ 95 Google reviews5.0 ★ 26 Yelp reviewsFree estimatesFlat rate pricingLic. #1086420In the trade since 2016
A linear fireplace set low in a white plaster wall beneath a wall mounted television
Quick facts

What we do in Santa Barbara.

We're a family owned Santa Barbara company, Lic. #1086420, and we install and service fireplaces, heating and air in Santa Barbara.

Where
City of Santa Barbara: Downtown, the Riviera, the Mesa, the Eastside and Upper East, and the surrounding neighborhoods
Shop
511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Permits and inspections
City of Santa Barbara Building and Safety
Common in town
Spanish Colonial and Craftsman homes, hillside lots, condos and small commercial buildings
Inspections and diagnostics
HVAC system and chimney inspections for buyers and sellers. A residential HVAC diagnostic is $220 and a fireplace diagnostic is $220.
Our work

Recent work.

Some of our jobs around Santa Barbara County. We do the same planning for Santa Barbara homes.

Chimney sweep tools and a vacuum laid out on drop cloths over a hardwood floor beside a stone fireplace
Sweep set up on a hardwood floor.
A new Arcoaire furnace installed in a narrow wood framed closet with its flue and drain lines
New furnace in a tight closet.
A gas insert in a white plaster surround with a stone hearth and a television above
A gas insert in a plaster surround.

Want work like this in your home?

Text us a photo of the room or the unit and we'll tell you what it takes.

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Local know how

What we see in Santa Barbara homes.

The housing stock is varied, and the same trades look different from one neighborhood to the next.

  • Ducts in thick plaster homes

    Spanish Colonial and Craftsman houses often have plaster walls and tile roofs that you do not want to open up. We route ducts above ceilings or in existing chases and use slot diffusers so the rooms look unchanged.

  • Hillside and view homes

    Homes on the Riviera and the Mesa often run warmer in summer than the beach and have tight spots for outdoor equipment. We plan unit placement and line set length first.

  • Condos, small buildings and businesses

    Condos and shops usually mean limited access and building rules. Ductless systems, concealed ducts and dryer vent cleaning can all be done with a clear scope and schedule.

  • Inspections for buying and selling

    Agents and owners use our flat rate HVAC and chimney inspections to prepare a listing or work through escrow. Level 2 inspections include an HD camera report.

Codes and rules

Codes we work to in Santa Barbara.

The City of Santa Barbara issues the permits in Santa Barbara, and the rules change. We checked these rules in October 2026. The building department has the final say, and we check what applies to your address when we write your proposal.

Who permits the work

Santa Barbara is an incorporated city, so permits and inspections go through the City of Santa Barbara. In El Pueblo Viejo and other historic districts, exterior changes such as visible outdoor equipment may need design review, and we plan placement with that in mind.

  • No new natural gas piping in newly constructed buildings

    Since January 1, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara has prohibited natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings. A project counts as new when it meets at least two of these: more than 75% of the roof framing removed, more than 75% of the structural exterior walls removed, or more than 75% of the foundation removed. Existing homes, remodels that keep the structure and simple appliance replacements are not covered. Restaurants, labs and projects where electrification is not feasible have exemptions. If you are rebuilding, we plan the fireplace and the heating around the rule from day one.

    Source: City of Santa Barbara announcement

  • Historic districts and exterior equipment

    In El Pueblo Viejo and the city's other historic districts, exterior changes may need design review, and visible equipment such as a condenser or a roof vent can be part of that. We plan placement before we order equipment so the review is not a surprise.

  • Statewide rules apply in Santa Barbara too

    Any furnace, heat pump or duct change falls under the California Energy Code. That means a permit and a duct test by an outside tester. Homes with gas appliances also need carbon monoxide alarms. Both are explained on the service areas page.

Where we work

Nearby towns we serve.

We work the coast from Goleta to Carpinteria, and up the valley.

Every service in Santa Barbara

Fireplaces in Santa Barbara

Heating and air in Santa Barbara

Fire

We plan the fireplace behind the wall first.

Fireplaces and chimney care →Air

Heating and air that stays out of sight.

Heating and air conditioning →
Before you call

Useful reading for Santa Barbara homeowners.

Free to read and use.

Questions

Common questions.

Anything else, call or text me.

Where is your shop?

511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Please call (805) 699-1112 before stopping by.

Do you do inspections for home sales?

Yes. We do HVAC system inspections and Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections with an HD camera report, documented for buyers and sellers. Call and we'll price the one you need.

Can you hide ductwork in an older plaster home?

Usually. We route ducts above ceilings or through existing chases and use slot diffusers, so the plaster stays intact and the rooms look unchanged.

Do you work on businesses as well as homes?

Yes. We install and service heating and air for homes and businesses. Call with the building type and what you need and we'll schedule a walkthrough.

Contact

Call or text Jeremy.

Tell me about the room or the system and we'll set up a free estimate. For a repair, text me a photo of the unit first. It often saves a trip.

(805) 699-1112
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Address
511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hours
Call or text to schedule. After-hours appointments when a technician is available.
Estimates
Free, with flat rate pricing
Serving
Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton
License
CSLB Lic. #1086420 (C-20), active. Workers' comp insurance on file with the CSLB.
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