AC Repair, Heating Repair & Installation in Mentone, CA
- Same-day service throughout Mentone
- 24/7 answering, no after-hours upcharge
- Older homes and rural properties welcome
Small-Town Service With Real HVAC Skill
We Actually Come Out Here
Mentone gets skipped by shops that only chase big-city calls. We are minutes up Highway 38, so getting here is easy for us.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
You see the price before we pick up a wrench. No surprise add-ons and no pressure to replace a system that has years left.
Licensed and Insured
Fully covered for homes, shops, and light commercial buildings anywhere in the Mentone and Crafton area.
What HVAC Services Do We Offer in Mentone?
Cooling, heating, mini-splits, and full system installs for homes, ranch properties, and small businesses around Mentone.
Cooling
Comfort Through Canyon Heat
Heating
Warmth on Cold Foothill Nights
Specialized
Custom and Commercial Work
What People Say After the Truck Leaves
"Most companies act like Mentone is too far. These guys came out the same day, found a bad capacitor, and had us cool by lunch."
"They added a mini split to our back bedroom. Clean work, fair price, and they walked me through how to run it."
"Furnace quit on a cold night. Somebody actually answered the phone and a tech was here before I finished my coffee the next morning."
Need HVAC Help in Mentone?
Call now for a $75 residential diagnostic. You get a clear answer and a written price before any work starts.
HVAC Service Built for Mentone Homes
Mentone sits right where the valley starts climbing toward the mountains, and that changes how HVAC systems behave. Afternoons along Highway 38 and Garnet Street can bake, then the temperature drops fast once the sun goes behind the ridge. Systems here cycle harder than they do down in the flats, so worn capacitors, tired blower motors, and low refrigerant show up sooner. Our AC repair calls in Mentone often trace back to parts that have simply been working overtime for years.
Owner John Beech grew up working on homes like these. A lot of Mentone properties are older, with additions, converted garages, and ductwork that was never designed as one system. We measure airflow and static pressure instead of guessing, so you find out whether the problem is the equipment or the air path feeding it. That one step saves people from buying a bigger unit that will not fix anything.
HVAC Service Near Mentone
We also serve these nearby communities, all a short drive from Mentone.
HVAC Questions From Mentone Neighbors
Do you really service Mentone, or just Redlands and Highland?
We service Mentone directly, including the Crafton area and the properties out along Highway 38. Highland Heating & Air is based just down the hill, so a Mentone call is a normal part of our day rather than a special trip. Same-day service is usually available.
My house cools fine in the morning but not by afternoon. Why?
That pattern usually means the system is slightly undersized for the afternoon heat load, or the refrigerant charge is low. Homes with west-facing glass near the foothills take a beating from about 3pm on. We check charge by weight and measure the temperature split at the coil to tell the difference.
Is all the dust out here really hurting my system?
Yes, more than most people think. Grit builds on the outdoor coil and acts like a blanket, so the compressor runs hotter and uses more power. Filters also load up faster than the 90-day label suggests. Checking your filter monthly during summer makes a real difference in Mentone.
Can I add air conditioning to an older Mentone home with no ducts?
You can, and a ductless mini split is usually the smart way to do it. It mounts to an exterior wall with a small line set, so there is no gutting ceilings or losing closet space. We can zone room by room so you only cool what you are using.
What should I do if my furnace smells like burning the first cold night?
A light dusty smell for the first ten minutes of the season is normal, since dust burns off the heat exchanger. A sharp chemical or rotten-egg odor is not normal. Shut the system off, open a window, and call us right away so we can test for a gas issue.
Do you handle rural properties and detached shops?
We do. Barns, workshops, and detached garages around Mentone often need something different than a house system, and a mini split or a small package unit usually fits better. We look at the insulation and the way you use the space before recommending anything.
Ready for Better HVAC Service in Mentone?
Call Highland Heating & Air for honest diagnostics, fair pricing, and work that lasts. We answer the phone 24/7.