HVAC Contractor Van Nuys CA | Upright Construction & HVAC

When your air conditioning fails in the middle of a Van Nuys heat wave, you need more than a technician — you need a team that picks up the phone, shows up on time, and fixes the problem right the first time. That is exactly what Upright Construction & HVAC has delivered to Van Nuys homeowners and businesses since 2007.

Founded and led by a U.S. military veteran, Upright operates with the same discipline and accountability we learned in uniform. Every estimate is written and binding. Every technician carries their trade certification. Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee — if something is not right, we come back until it is.

Our Van Nuys office at 16217 Gault St puts us within minutes of most addresses in the area. When you call for emergency service, we are not dispatching from across the city — we are already in your neighborhood. That proximity means faster response, lower travel charges, and a team that understands the specific housing stock, duct configurations, and utility infrastructure in Van Nuys.

The Van Nuys Climate Challenge

Van Nuys is one of the hottest neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley, regularly reaching 105°F in summer. This extreme heat places enormous strain on HVAC equipment — systems that run near capacity for 90+ days per year wear out components faster, consume more energy, and are more likely to fail on the hottest days when demand is highest.

Upright’s technicians are trained specifically for the Los Angeles inland heat environment. We size replacement systems with the San Fernando Valley’s temperature extremes in mind, not the national averages most equipment manufacturers use in their default calculations. An undersized system in Van Nuys is not just inefficient — it will fail prematurely under sustained load.

Local Housing & System Types

Much of the housing stock dates from the 1950s–1970s, meaning many systems run on R-22 refrigerant that is no longer manufactured and must be replaced. Our Van Nuys team encounters these situations every week — we carry the parts and the expertise to address them efficiently, without the delays that come from unfamiliar technicians learning on the job.

The dense apartment corridor along Van Nuys Blvd and Sherman Way creates significant demand for commercial and multi-unit HVAC service. Whether you are in a 1960s ranch home on Van Nuys Blvd or a modern condo near Sherman Way, our technicians have worked in your building type and know what to expect.

LADWP Service Territory

Van Nuys is served by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), which makes Van Nuys residents eligible for some of the most generous HVAC rebates in California. When you replace a central AC system, upgrade to a high-efficiency heat pump, or add smart thermostats and insulation, LADWP may pay back thousands of dollars directly to you.

The rebate application process involves equipment specifications, installation documentation, and utility account verification. Most homeowners find this paperwork burdensome. Upright handles the entire LADWP application as part of every qualifying installation — you do not need to do anything except sign the paperwork we prepare.

Areas We Serve from Van Nuys

Our Van Nuys office covers zip codes 91406, 91405, 91401, 91343, 91402, 91335 and serves: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Reseda, Northridge, Panorama City, Lake Balboa, Canoga Park. If you are just outside this list, call us — we likely cover your address.

We operate throughout the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles County. For addresses outside our standard service area, we often dispatch from whichever of our three offices is closest to you — Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, or Woodland Hills.