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Dogpatch · AC & Heating

AC & Heating near Dogpatch, San Francisco

We do ac & heating repair for Dogpatch drivers about 7 minutes from Dogpatch, San Francisco. Our shop is at 2800 Oakdale Ave in Bayview — family-owned since 1996, walk-ins welcome, written estimate before any work starts. Below is what a ac & heating visit looks like when you come from Dogpatch.

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San Francisco summers are weird — half the city is fog and half is 90 degrees inside the car after sitting in the sun. Either way, when your AC stops blowing cold or your heater stops blowing warm, you want it fixed right the first time, not a top-off that leaks back out in a month. We do AC and heating repair the right way: leak test the system, find the actual fault, fix it, then recharge to manufacturer spec.

What we work on

Full automotive AC and heating systems on every make and model. R-134a and the newer R-1234yf refrigerants both. We can test the system under pressure, find leaks with UV dye or an electronic sniffer, replace failed components, and recharge to the exact spec for your car.

  • AC performance testing (vent temp, pressures, system check)
  • Refrigerant leak diagnosis with UV dye or electronic detector
  • AC recharge (R-134a and R-1234yf)
  • Compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve replacement
  • Heater core diagnosis and replacement
  • Blower motor and resistor replacement
  • AC blend door actuator replacement (the click-click-click sound)
  • Cabin air filter replacement

Diagnose before recharge

A common scam in the AC business is to just recharge a leaking system and send the customer away. The refrigerant escapes again in weeks, the customer comes back, gets another recharge, and pays twice. We do not do that. If your system is low on refrigerant, it is leaking. We will find the leak first, give you an estimate to repair it, and then recharge. If you just want a top-off knowing it will leak again, we will tell you straight what we think and let you decide.

Heater problems

When the heater stops working, the usual suspects are a stuck thermostat, low coolant, an airlock in the cooling system, a clogged heater core, or a failed blower motor. We diagnose which one in under an hour most of the time. Heater core replacements are the bigger jobs — the whole dash usually has to come out — and we will give you a real estimate before you commit.

When to come in

AC blowing warm air, weak airflow even on max, a sweet smell from the vents (coolant leak from the heater core), water dripping inside the cabin, a clicking sound from behind the dash, or no heat after the engine warms up. All of those are AC or heating problems we can fix.

Coming from Dogpatch

From Esprit Park: 20th to 3rd, south on 3rd, right on Oakdale. From Pier 70: 22nd to 3rd, same path. From the Crane Cove blocks: Illinois to Cesar Chavez, left on 3rd, right on Oakdale. We are the corner building with the green sign.

AC & Heating questions from Dogpatch

Real questions, straight answers.

How long is the drive from Dogpatch?+
About seven minutes down 3rd Street, ten at evening rush. The T Third also gets you within a block of us.
Do you work on EVs and hybrids?+
Yes. We do tire, brake, alignment, suspension, and 12V battery work on EVs and hybrids of all major makes. For high-voltage battery diagnostics, we will tell you up front whether it is in our scope.
How much does an AC recharge cost?+
It depends on the refrigerant your car uses. R-134a is cheaper; R-1234yf (most cars 2017 and newer) is significantly more expensive per pound. Call us at (415) 648-2226 with your year, make, and model and we will give you a number over the phone.
Will an AC recharge fix my AC?+
Only if you have no leaks. If your AC is blowing warm because the system is low, that means refrigerant escaped somewhere — and it will escape again. We always leak-test before we recharge so you do not pay twice.
My heater is blowing cold air. What is wrong?+
Most common causes are a stuck thermostat, low coolant, or an airlock in the cooling system. Less commonly it is a clogged heater core or a failed blend door. We can usually diagnose in 30 to 60 minutes.

Stop By

A & C Auto Clinic

2800 Oakdale Ave

San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 648-2226

Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm. Walk-ins welcome. Closed Sat and Sun.

Other services we do for Dogpatch drivers

Smog Check

Smog inspection and smog repair in Bayview, San Francisco. Walk-in friendly. Honest pricing, no runaround. Call (415) 648-2226 for same-day availability.

Brake Repair

Brake pad replacement, rotor service, caliper repair, and brake fluid flush in Bayview, San Francisco. Free brake inspection with any service. Call (415) 648-2226.

Oil Change

Full-service oil and filter changes for all makes and models in Bayview, San Francisco. Synthetic, blend, and conventional. Free multi-point inspection included. Call (415) 648-2226.

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