AC Installation & Replacement in Clayton, CA
A new air conditioner sized for your Clayton home
Whether your old air conditioner has finally quit or you want to add central air, Blue Star Heating & Air installs new AC systems, full split systems and heat pumps in Clayton. We size the system to your home, install it the way the manufacturer specifies, and handle the permit.
- From our Antioch shop
- About 17 miles southwest
- ZIP code
- 94517
- Power
- PG&E
- Permits
- Contra Costa County Building Division
Serving Clayton
We serve every part of Clayton, including Dana Hills, Clayton Wood, Oakhurst and Cardinet Glen - it's about 17 miles southwest via SR-4 and Kirker Pass Road from our Antioch shop. Clayton contracts with Contra Costa County for building permits: applications start with the city, the County plan-checks, issues and inspects, and contractors need a Clayton business license first. Many statewide heat pump rebates are closed for 2026, so when we quote we check what's still open for your address, such as PG&E's current programs and BayREN's income-qualified EASE Home program.
Main roads
- Clayton Rd
- Kirker Pass Rd (route from Antioch)
Around Clayton
- Foot of Mount Diablo; Oakhurst Country Club (developed 1990s on the former Keller Ranch)
Other services in Clayton
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Questions before you call
Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Clayton?
Yes. Replacing an AC, furnace or heat pump in California requires a mechanical permit - in Clayton that comes from the Contra Costa County Building Division, by contract: the County does all plan checks, issues permits and inspects. Applications are submitted to the City of Clayton. Most replacements also need Title 24 duct leakage testing verified by a third-party HERS rater. We pull the permit and coordinate the inspection.
How much does a new AC cost in Clayton?
It depends on the size of the home, the type of system, the efficiency level and the condition of your ductwork. We give you a written quote after looking at the house, with more than one option.
Are there rebates for a new system in Clayton?
Some, but fewer than before. TECH Clean California and California's HEEHRA heat pump rebates are fully reserved, and the federal 25C tax credit ended for systems installed after 2025. What's left for Clayton homes is mainly PG&E's current programs and BayREN's income-qualified EASE Home program. Programs change often, so we check what's open for your address when we quote.