Family-owned in Bakersfield since 2009
Too hot? Too cold? Call Palmer!
Heating and air conditioning repair, replacement and maintenance for Bakersfield homes and businesses. Family-owned, licensed, and doing it here since 2009.
What we do
Heating and cooling services
Repairs, new systems and maintenance for homes and businesses across Bakersfield. Pick a service to see how we handle it.
AC Repair & Service
Warm air, strange noises, or a unit that won’t kick on. We find the real cause and fix it, with the price up front.
AC repairAC Installation & Replacement
Right-sized central air for Bakersfield summers, installed clean and explained in plain English.
New AC systemsHeating & Furnace Repair
No heat on a cold night, short cycling, or a burning smell. Furnace and heat pump repair for homes and businesses.
Heating repairFurnace Installation & Replacement
Gas furnaces and heat pumps sized to your home, with old equipment hauled away.
New furnacesMini-Split Installation & Repair
Ductless heating and cooling for additions, garages, shops and rooms the central system never reaches.
Ductless mini-splitsEmergency HVAC Repair
System down at night or on a 105° afternoon? Call and talk to a real person who can get it running.
Emergency serviceAlso: ductwork · maintenance & tune-ups · commercial HVAC · all services
Bakersfield weather
Heating and air in this valley is its own job
Triple-digit summers, some of the dirtiest air in the country, and foggy winter mornings. Here’s what that does to your system.
That’s Bakersfield’s average. 2024 had 61. Long run times wear out capacitors, contactors and condenser fan motors. Those are the parts that fail most in a Bakersfield July.
Average and 2024 count: National Weather Service, via KGETBakersfield ranked most polluted in the U.S. for annual particle pollution in 2026. Filters load up fast here and dirty coils cost you cooling.
American Lung Association, State of the Air 2026Winters are short, but tule fog mornings and nights in the 30s are when a weak igniter or flame sensor finally quits. Usually after hours.
“My heater went out when temperature dropped so low and after hours.” Estephanie A., Google review
Why Palmer
Started by Mark Palmer in 2009. Customers still mention him by name.
Palmer Heating and Air is a family-owned Bakersfield company, not a franchise. Mark had years in the trade before he opened it, and more than 20 now. Read the reviews and you’ll see it: people call Mark back for the next repair, the next install, and the next emergency.
- Price before work. You approve it before anything gets fixed.
- Straight answers. If a repair makes more sense than a new system, you’ll hear that from us.
- Big jobs too. Rooftop units, crane lifts and tile roofs are normal work for this crew.
- Licensed and accredited. CSLB #932081 (C-20), BBB A+ accredited since 2016.
How it works
A service call without the runaround
Call, text or book
Reach a real person at (661) 889-0990, or pick a time online.
We find the cause
A Palmer tech diagnoses the problem and shows you what’s wrong.
You approve the price
You get the price before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice.
Comfortable again
We fix it, clean up, and make sure everything is running right.
Reviews
What Bakersfield says about Palmer
Every review below is from a real Palmer customer, word for word.
“Mark Palmer of Palmer Heating and Air is truly the best! I have called upon Mark many times over the years on issues ranging from master coil repairs and installs, mini split installations and of course those emergency service calls that nobody ever wants to encounter … He showed up on time, equipped and ready to make all necessary repairs. I always recommend Mark Palmer to anybody needing honest heating and cooling repairs.”
“My heater went out when temperature dropped so low and after hours of course, but Mark fixed it without any issues. I’m grateful for their fast response and great service. Thank you!”
“Highly recommend! The owner is a very kind and honest man very reliable and a man of his word and he is now my AC guy.”
Service area
Serving Bakersfield and 20 miles around
Bakersfield and the communities around it, about 20 miles in every direction. If you’re not sure we reach you, call and ask.
FAQ
Questions we get a lot
Do you handle emergency heating and AC calls?
Yes. Call (661) 889-0990. Our office hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and we answer emergency calls after hours so a dead AC in July or a dead heater in December doesn’t have to wait.
How much does a new AC system cost in Bakersfield?
It depends on the size of your home, your ductwork, and the equipment you choose. We come out, measure, look at what you have, and give you a written quote with options before anything is ordered.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
Yes. We repair, replace and maintain HVAC systems for offices, shops, churches and other commercial properties, including rooftop package units that need a crane.
What areas do you serve?
Bakersfield and the communities around it, roughly 20 miles in every direction: Rosedale, Seven Oaks, Oildale, Shafter, Lamont, Arvin and everywhere in between.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Palmer Heating and Air holds California contractor license CSLB #932081 (C-20, warm-air heating, ventilating and air conditioning), and we’re a BBB A+ accredited business.
Need it fixed today? Call Palmer!
Talk to a local tech, not a call center. Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, with emergency calls answered after hours.