Updated: May 04, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
476 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA, 95110
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A-1 Heating and Cooling
We are a family owned and operated HVAC company with over 30 years experience. We have trained and experienced technicians that work on all makes and models. Needing a new furnace and or air conditioner? Let A-1 Heating and Cooling come out for a free in home estimate. We are an authorized Trane dealer as well as Bryant and Day & Night. Looking for a specific brand? We can install any brand that you are interested in. A-1 Heating and Cooling also does installation of new duct work, duct work repair and duct cleaning. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home? If not, we install those as well. If you are looking for a reliable company that is 100% guaranteed, call A-1 Heating and Cooling today. We have 30+ years experience.
From BuildZoom: A-1 Heating and Cooling, 476 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA (Owned by: Kim Gentile) holds a Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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A-1 Heating and Cooling Contact Information
Phone Number: (408) 283-9910
Address: 476 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95110
A-1 Heating and Cooling San Jose
Quality
114
98th percentile
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A-1 Heating and Cooling has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2026 |
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221 projects
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2025 |
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188 projects
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2024 |
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280 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that A-1 Heating and Cooling has worked on at least
693.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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110 projects
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New Constructions |
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43 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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678 projects
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HVAC projects |
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151 projects
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Mechanical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that A-1 Heating and Cooling mostly works on
hvac project
and mechanical project
projects.
Pricing
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17 projects
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< $5k |
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241 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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45 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $12,053. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by A-1 Heating and Cooling
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Mechanical system like for like changeout of existing system. changing out ductwork 10 supplies. heat pump located in backyard and air handler in basement
Valuation:
$33,481
Permit #:
MEP-2025-298175
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of new air conditioner in back yard installation of new 90% furnace in attic installation of new duct work r8 value 6 supplies 1 return
Valuation:
$41,595
Permit #:
BLD2025-05545
Status:
issued
Fee:
$309
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out split system to split system. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 0
Valuation:
$17,965
Permit #:
BP24-05269
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of furnace 5/2 programmable thermostat exhaust flue gas connection with sediment trap gas flex and shut off valve electrical connection duct transition installation of air conditioning condenser evaporator coil condenser pad copper refrigerant lines condensate drain line electrical circuit with breaker disconnect box control wiring locking caps
Valuation:
$12,830
Permit #:
BLD2024-08416
Status:
issued
Fee:
$307
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out condenser/coil only to condenser/coil only. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$11,285
Permit #:
BP24-04106
Status:
expired
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out split system to split system. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$15,626
Permit #:
BP24-04103
Status:
expired
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out condenser/coil only to condenser/coil only. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$8,929
Permit #:
BP24-02748
Status:
final
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out condenser/coil only to condenser/coil only. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$10,180
Permit #:
BP24-02745
Status:
expired
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace furnace in basement with new air handler in the same location and addition new heat pump pump condenser at the rear yard center left. 12 r8 duct work on the attic. 2 return - 1 will be installed in the hallway and 1 will be by the front door. no gas installation for equipment. permit is to meet smmc 07.30.040 sound level
Valuation:
$29,057
Permit #:
MEP-2023-289276
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out split system to split system. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
BP24-02498
Status:
expired
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No duct work permitted. change-out roof mount to roof mount. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314. water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this re... see more
Valuation:
$11,248
Permit #:
RES-2302139
Status:
final
Fee:
$226
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
No duct work permitted. change-out roof mount to roof mount. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%
Valuation:
$15,870
Permit #:
RES-2409201
Status:
final
Fee:
$238
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Replacement of existing gas furnace in closet like for like swap 80%afue 70k btu replacement of existing air conditioner in backyard like for like swap 3 ton a minimum of 5’ from the air conditioning unit to the property line (pl) is required
Valuation:
$12,322
Permit #:
BLD24-00677
Status:
final
Fee:
$336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out furnace only to furnace only. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$12,922
Permit #:
BP23-04850
Status:
final
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac furnace air conditioning and heat pump
2024-04-30
Furnace change out+ ducts removal and disposal of existing furnace “it is the permittee’s obligation and responsibility to ensure that all work associated with this permit complies with all current orders of the health officer of the county of san mateo related to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). the county of san mateo assumes no responsibility for work performed by per... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-00150
Status:
final
Fee:
$706
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: change-out split system to split system. the existing unit shall be removed. the new unit shall be placed in the same location as the existing unit and shall not exceed the size of the existing unit by more than 25%. # of systems is 1
Valuation:
$13,788
Permit #:
BP22-10721
Status:
final
Fee:
$184
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace and hvac contractor shall provide acceat time of inspection providing lacall for inspection 209-723-2489this permit shall expire within 180 days of permit issuance. provide smoke/carbon form at inspection inspections 8-121-4 m-f
Valuation:
$12,523
Permit #:
24-00000427
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit #1 - install 1.5 ton ductless minisplit 24eer 2seer z on outdoor backyard patio with (2) indoor units (1) in living room and (1) in loft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM20250529533
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Like for like heat pump and air handler change out in same locations. 10 hspf2 in closet (cbk45uhvt-36) 19 seer2 3 ton in left side yard (el18kslv-36). r8 ductwork change out 60
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
MEP-2025-300143
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of existing gas furnace in closet like for like swap replacement of existing air conditioner in back yard like for like swap a minimum of 5’ from the air conditioning unit to the property line (pl) is required
Valuation:
$16,414
Permit #:
BLD24-00708
Status:
issued
Fee:
$336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 806402 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 966809 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Warm Air Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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114
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc |
1.8K
Permits
- Building permit records show that A-1 Heating and Cooling has worked on 1848 permitted projects.
A-1 Heating and Cooling Employees
BG
Brad Gentile
Director Of Sales
JF
John Fritze
Director Of Marketing
KG
Kim Gentile
Owner
KG
Kimberle Ann Gentile
Sole Owner
VL
Vic Lunt
Sales/ Design/ Iao Certified