Hydes is the Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company in Palm Desert, CA
At Hydes, we promise the best customer service that will exceed your expectations! We are happy to provide Palm Desert, CA residents with all your heating and cooling repair, installation and replacement, and HVAC maintenance services. Since 1972, thousands of families and business owners have trusted Hydes with their HVAC needs.
Don't trust us, see what your neighbors are saying about our service below! With over 13,000 reviews in Palm Desert we're a family company You Can Trust for your HVAC and Electrical services in Palm Desert.
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If your air conditioning unit isn't keeping you cool or you need reliable heating maintenance, call us now at (760) 360-2202! Our certified experts are ready to tackle any issue, no matter your system’s brand, age, or condition. Get 5 Star service and experience comfort with confidence—reach out today.
Recent Review
Just wanted to thank you, and especially Chris. When Chris was out at my neighbors' last Friday, I went over (at 4:45 pm) and told him my split (which your company installed) was not putting out cold AC. I admitted that I had tried to do something with the control the day before and that was very likely the problem. He said he'd be right over when he finished the job he was on.
He came over, quickly fixed my mistake, and reexplained how to work the thing. All very positively and kindly after 5 pm on a Friday. What a guy!!!! Please thank him again.
Carol B., Desert Palms
Residential AC Repair Service in Palm Desert
Hydes offers exceptional air conditioning repair and replacement services to homes in and around Palm Desert, CA. Our expert team is NATE certified and highly trained with experience on all brands of HVAC systems. You can count on us to provide AC repair on any type of cooling unit. We come to your home with loaded trucks, ready to work and get your system running again quickly.
If your system is beyond repair, we also offer new AC installation or replacement service. As a licensed HVAC contractor in California, we are well-equipped to install your new air conditioning, heat pump, or ductless units with expertise and skill, ensuring it lasts you many years to come.
The Power of Ductless Mini-Splits in Palm Desert
Ductless Mini-Splits, unlike traditional HVAC systems, operate without the need for ductwork. This revolutionary design allows for flexible installation, enabling zoned heating and cooling with precision. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, Ductless Mini-Splits offer flexibility in placement. Our HVAC experts can install these units in various locations, optimizing efficiency and aesthetics within your home or garage.
Ductless Maintenance Is Easy
Maintaining your Ductless Mini-Split is a breeze too. Regular filter cleaning and simple check-ups are all that's needed to keep your system running smoothly, contributing to its long lifespan. With SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings reaching impressive heights, Ductless Mini-Splits are champions in energy efficiency also. Say goodbye to energy wastage and hello to lower utility bills.
Elevate your home comfort with Ductless Mini-Splits from Hydes. Experience the perfect blend of energy efficiency, comfort control, and whisper-quiet operation.
Choosing Your AC Company
When it comes to AC repair, air conditioning system installation, and air conditioner maintenance services in Palm Desert, CA, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
- First, it’s important to find a reputable air conditioning company that is well known and respected in their industry, has great reviews and employs professionally trained HVAC technicians for their work.
- Second, be sure to schedule regular AC maintenance check-ups for your HVAC unit to prevent future problems.
- Third, if you do need air conditioner repair, be sure to get it done as soon as possible to avoid further damage to your air conditioning unit.
By following these simple tips, you can avoid costly AC repairs and keep your home cool and comfortable all summer long.
Heating and Cooling Service FAQs
The average cost of replacing an HVAC or ductless system in Palm Desert ranges from $5,000 to $20,000. The price range is determined by a variety of criteria and options, such as system type, size, energy efficiency, time of year purchased, rebates/incentives, equipment manufacturer and labor/installation costs. If you also need to replace ductwork, you can expect to pay an extra for a single-story 2,200-square-foot home.
The filters and coils of an air conditioner must be maintained on a regular basis in order for the unit to work properly and efficiently during the course of its service life. Ignoring required maintenance results in a gradual deterioration in air conditioning effectiveness while increasing energy consumption.
The most crucial maintenance job for ensuring the effectiveness of your air conditioner is to change or clean its filters on a regular basis. The coils of an air conditioner naturally accumulate dirt over time. A clean filter keeps the coils from becoming too dirty to effectively cool your home. Regular maintenance ensures the filters and coils are clean and performing correctly.
The average household pays between $250 and $600 for AC repair. Pricing for this project varies considerably depending on the issue, part, and complexity of the project. Repairing a malfunctioning thermostat, for example, is likely to be less expensive than repairing a central AC system.
Some advantages of installing a heat pump include being able to cool and heat your home (one unit), consuming less energy by being more efficient than a central AC unit and enhancing your indoor air quality.
On average, indoor air quality testing costs between $250 and $300. Indoor air quality testing may detect the presence of numerous pollutants in your home’s air, such as mold and mildew. Contaminants from chemicals and combustion may also be tested for.
Serving Palm Desert’s Sun City Communities
Palm Desert is home to some of the Coachella Valley’s most well-known 55+ communities, including Sun City Palm Desert and nearby Sun City Shadow Hills. These guard-gated communities feature thousands of single-story homes designed for desert living, golf-cart-friendly streets, and an active lifestyle that depends on reliable indoor comfort year-round.
We regularly serve homeowners in Sun City Palm Desert, one of the largest Del Webb communities in the area, as well as Sun City Shadow Hills just east in Indio. Homes in these neighborhoods require HVAC systems that can handle extreme summer heat, maintain consistent airflow, and operate efficiently to keep monthly energy costs predictable.
As a trusted heating and air conditioning contractor serving Palm Desert, Hydes Air Conditioning understands the construction styles, HVAC layouts, and comfort expectations common in these communities. From fast AC repairs to system replacements and preventative maintenance, our team delivers dependable service tailored to desert homes and the homeowners who live in them.
Your Local HVAC Contractors in Palm Desert
Call (760) 360-2202 to schedule your heating and cooling service in Palm Desert or contact us online with any questions 24 hours a day.
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Recent Jobs and Reviews in Palm Desert, CA
Customers say: # Service Sentiment Analysis The reviews reflect an overwhelmingly positive sentiment toward the air conditioning service provided. Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the technicians' professionalism, knowledge, and courtesy. The tone across the collection is decidedly positive, with recurring praise for technicians being prompt, thorough in their work, and taking time to explain technical issues clearly to customers. Many reviewers specifically highlight the helpfulness and friendly demeanor of the service personnel. There's a strong theme of trust and confidence in the service quality, with several customers mentioning they are repeat clients or plan to continue using the service based on their positive experiences. The technical competence demonstrated during service visits appears to be a significant factor in customer satisfaction, with many appreciating the thorough inspections and maintenance provided. Overall, the reviews convey a sense of reliability and excellence in service that has created a loyal customer base who feel their air conditioning needs are being well addressed.
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Job Locations and Reviews
Amador was very professional and explained everything to us as well as to our son-in law - before he started the work.
🔧❄️ Demand Service – No Cool Upon arrival, client informed me that the system was not cooling. set thermostat to cool, only the indoor blower motor was operating. 🔍 Performed further diagnostics and found the system completely flat on refrigerant. Leak search was performed and leak was successfully located at the outdoor condenser where the copper line had rubbed against the condenser panel, causing refrigerant loss. 🛠️ Spoke with client regarding findings and provided repair options. Client approved repairs. âś… Repaired refrigerant leak at condenser âś… Pressure tested repair âś… Pulled system into vacuum âś… Recharged system to manufacturer specifications âś… Balanced and verified subcooling readings ✔️ Equipment is now operating properly, cooling within manufacturer specifications, and functioning normally. On arrival home temperature 87° On departure home temperature 82° and cooling
Danny arrived toward the beginning of the three hour window. He got right to work and diagnosed the problem almost immediately. He quoted us a price and discussed the possibility of an annual service contract. We immediately accepted both. Our A/C had not been cooling at all and was working great when he was done.
Upon arrival client stated system not cooling. Found failed compressor capacitor. Replaced capacitor and installed hard start kit. System is properly running.
Upon arrival client stated system blowing ambient air. Found failed dual run capacitor. Replaced capacitor and installed hard start kit. Reapplied power and found breaker trip with spark in disconnect. Advised client on breaker trip. Reset breaker and made sure wires were correct, wires correct. Reapplied power and system kicked on. Cycled system twice and checked LRA. System properly running.
Alert 177 high current. Check all wires back to breaker are secure. Noticed unit pulls high inrush amps on start up Rla is 12 unit pulls 12-13 Lra. Rla amps are 19 rated for 27 which is good. Unit runs at this time if problem continues will recommend compressor warranty.
Phone call left message no answer
Sold 4 ton Platinum 18 split heat pump with 0% financing for 18 months OAC.
Upon arrival client stated systems app not working. Stated he had called and they stated server was down and they will email once they get it working. Checked temperature splits on both systems. Found systems temperature in the low 50s.
Installed new 4 ton silver 14 American standard POV split heat pump
Demand service No Cool Unit SN *** 46369 Living room system Upon arrival, Client informed me that living room system was not cooling Client turned thermostat down Went to outdoor condenser it was in discovered that condenser fan motor was not spinning Checked capacitor, capacitor was in range Ceased condenser fan motor Client approved repaired signed on membership After repairs were made tested condenser fan motor and compressor amp Rinse equipment down ⚠️ Compressor amps are high But system is cooling at this time
Brandon arrived on time, was efficient and thoroughly explained the system to me, as well as his recommendation for a repair which Was completed while he was there. Very convenient!
Maintenance for cooling on a 2020 TRANE 3 ton package unit split system. Honeywell thermostat working properly. 20 x 24 filter located above the thermostat. Filter was very dirty according to client the filter has not been replaced since they last bought the house. Condensation line cleared filter changed. Check system sequence of operation. Check compressor amps, check fan motor amps, check capacitor and fuses, check Freon and temperature split. Washed package unit down very dirty. Upon maintenance tested capacitor rated below manufacture specs. Spoke with client and recommend replaced dual capacitor before it gradually declines and fails. Client agreed and signed an estimate. Replaced dual run capacitor and test systems operation. System is working per manufacture spec. Home is cooling properly. Booked maintenance with client for November 3rd.
Performed a cooling maintenance on a split system unit. Check sequence of operations by checking out all electrical and refrigeration levels at this time. System is cooling down the house properly no errors or alert present. Finish maintenance by washing down unit cleaning out condensation line and changing out filter.
Replaced Sn-0090 downstairs weak capacitors. System not running on arrival. Equipment is now operating. Advised upstairs is running though is low on refrigerant and tenant noticed air cool though not very cool. Upstairs equipment low on refrigerant.
Upon arrival client stated system not kicking on. Found system has a blown low voltage fuse. Replaced fuse and found fuse blown again. System has direct low voltage fuse. Traced low voltage short to common wire to the outdoor unit. Fixed issue and replaced fuse. Cycled system and system is mow properly running. Called client multiple times and wouldn’t let you leave message. Paused appointments until I can speak with client. Tried calling client multiple times no answer.
Very good
🛠️❄️ Demand Service – No Cool Upon arrival, client stated that the equipment would operate for approximately two hours before the thermostat would go blank. Client also mentioned the blower motor would continue running temporarily, then shut down, and the thermostat would eventually power back on. Performed further diagnostics in the attic and discovered the condensate safety switch was intermittently shutting off 24V power to the thermostat due to a backed-up condensate drain line. âś… Cleared condensate line using high-pressure CO2 âś… Modified drain configuration by cutting and raising the P-trap off the platform âś… Secured and strapped drain line to ensure proper slope and drainage for condensation removal After repairs were completed, cycled and tested equipment operation. Verified proper system functionality, and proper drainage. âś…âś…
Install two new tv circuits in bedrooms remodel boxes pull wire and put recess receptacle in both bedrooms. Master bed swap existing plug to the recessed one.
Performed a cooling maintenance on a Goodman split system unit. Check sequence of operations by checking out all electrical and refrigeration levels at this time. System is going down the house properly no errors or alert present. Make sure to wash down after a unit clean out condensation line and checked out mini split.
Service on 2006 Goodman equipment. Replaced filter, washed coils, cleaned electrical compartments and verified connections are secure. Verified refrigerant levels are good. Equipment uses R22 refrigerant which is no longer manufactured. Verified compressor, fan motor and blower motor are operating at this time. Equipment in very poor condition past life expectancy and running very hard do to age. Fan motor and capacitors in poor condition. Home is tenant occupied, advise equipment will be un repairable once compressor fails do to R22 refrigerant no longer manufactured. Recommend equipment replacement to prevent multiple potential breakdowns. Attached replacement options below also emailed.
FAU was moved from the house to the garage taking refrigerator location nothing can be done now
Performed a cooling maintenance on a 2 2021 American Standard silver series condenser, condenser located on left side of home, filter located in filter rack, fau located in garage, changed filter, flushed condensation line, on condenser check for amperage and voltage, check for compressor, check for freon level, check for capacitors, everything within range also clear out dust accumulated inside electrical component area and rinsed condenser coil. System is working within specification in cooling at the time of maintenance.
🧊 Demand Service – No Cool Upon arrival, client stated the system had completely shut down and thermostat had no power. Checked breaker and verified breaker was not tripped. Proceeded to inspect rooftop package unit. After opening the service panel, found multiple burnt wires caused by excessive heat within the equipment. Further diagnosis revealed a blown fuse, failed capacitor, and shorted contactor. 🔧 Performed necessary repairs to restore cooling operation. System is currently operating at this time. 📊 Electrical readings: * Compressor amperage: 17A âś… * Condenser fan motor amperage: above manufacturer recommended rating ⚠️ ⚠️ Advised client that due to the condition and age of the equipment, system replacement should be strongly considered. Discussed repair vs. replacement options with client. 📋 attached is estimate * 14 SEER system * Bosch system option Client will review options and decide on replacement direction.
Performed AC Cooling maintenance on split system with upflow York gas furnace in upstairs inside closet, and condenser outside in fenced area by gas meter and trash cans. Ecobee thermostat working properly. Tightened backplate as it was loose. Replaced 14x25 filter at furnace filter rack. Cleared condensation drain, water safety switch working properly. Cleaned out electrical compartment for condenser. Checked start and run capacitors, amps, volts, refrigerant/ temp split. System is cooling properly at time of maintenance. Rinsed the micro channel condenser coil. Start and run capacitors both within range, but run capacitor is getting near end of range for compressor side, and not the highest quality brand capacitor. Start capacitor is the simple type with no relay, which means it can potentially get stuck without a relay. Recommend replacing simple/cheap start capacitor with a hard start kit, which is a start capacitor with a relay that takes it out the circuit once compressor starts
Great representative
Perform a cooling maintenance on a 2016 American standard gold split system unit. Upon checking sequence of operations at this time system is cooling down the house properly no errors or alert present finish maintenance by washing down outdoor unit changing out filter and cleaning out condensation line.
Performed a cooling maintenance on a 2025 American Standard Platinum series condenser, condenser located on left side of home, filter located inside fau, fau located in garage, changed filter, flushed condensation line, on condenser check for amperage and voltage, check for compressor, check for freon level, check if thermostat had no error codes or alerts, everything within range , clear out dust accumulated inside electrical component area and rinsed condenser coil. System is working within specification in cooling at the time of maintenance.
Wonderful service
Very knowledgeable & explained what he was doing. Put on paper boots before entering my home.
Performed ac cooling maintenance on 2015 Carrier package unit on roof. Replaced filter, cleared condensation drain, cleaned out electrical compartment, and rinsed condenser coil. Checked amps, volts, capacitors, refrigerant/temp split. Honeywell 6000 thermostat working properly. Collected renewal for maintenance plan. System is cooling properly and to specs at time of service. Homeowner aware of age and life expectancy of 10-15 years. Courtesy cleaned ductless for garage. Removed lots of leaves stacking up behind condenser blocking airflow. Booked upcoming fall/winter heating maintenance for Thursday, October 1st 11-1.
🧊❄️ Demand Service – No Cool Garage Ductless Unit Upon arrival, client informed me that the garage ductless system was not operating. Set equipment to cooling mode using the handheld remote; however, the indoor unit did not respond. During further diagnostics, found the breaker feeding the ductless system had tripped. ⚡ Checked system for electrical shorts and abnormalities. After safely re-energizing the equipment, the system powered on and began operating. 📊 Lowered temperature settings to place the system under load and verify operation. During testing, noticed the suction line beginning to freeze, indicating the system was low on refrigerant. 🗣️ Discussed findings and recommendations with client. Recommended refrigerant recharge and surge protection to help protect equipment from future electrical issues. Client approved necessary repairs only. 🛠️ Added 1 lb of R-410A refrigerant. âś… After repairs, tested system operation. Equipment is now cooling properly and operating w
Excellent service
Daniel did a thorough job. He was confident and polite. 👍
He was a 10 on efficiency and the whole appointment!
He has been our service guy since we started with Hydes. He goes above and beyond and is a very nice and thorough technician!
Diagnosed problem and made repairs quickly
Ruben was terrific. He explained what he would be checking on this semi annual service call, and then completed the work promptly. I’ve had full confidence in Hyde’s for many years.
Technician (Maurice Burrell) was as usual thorough and very professional for our scheduled maintenance appointment.
This is the second time Fernanda has serviced our home. We are amazed at her professionalism, explanation of work and communication skills. She is so personable providing great customer service. She installed a new WiFi thermostat and Jones value. Great to receive my member discount on these products. We trust Fernanda’s suggestions for work to be completed.
Excellent service
Jonathan was very informative in helping make decisions for some of the repairs to keep my old systems functioning, and what the next repair may be required for the A/C's. I am approaching the age of 92 and hope the equipment will last longer than me. I have been a loyal customer of Hyde's for at least 40 years.
Rubin was great...professional and polite...ty
Good service but a little long.
Always great service
Friendly professional, clear inexplanations
Christopher phoned me to update his arrival time. He did a great job of checking my AC, including fulfilling my request to take down and re-set the ceiling return in the hallway so that the accumulated dust could be washed off. He was courteous and efficient.
Good service
Our technician, Ruben, was very efficient and informative.
Daniel was right on time and got to work reviewing our AC unit. Accomplished everything concerning the unit. That needed to be done.
Chris was on time, was very friendly and helpful, and we would be happy to have him again!
He is an efficient, outgoing, friendly person. It was a delight having him here.
Great service as always. Taylor did an excellent job.
I wasn’t there, but my nephew said everything went well.
Brandon was knowledgeable, polite, efficient......as all your servicemen are, but I would rate him right at the top! I bought the compressor savor for both my units.
Everything came off exactly as scheduled. Brayan, the service tech, was very personable. I hope Brayan will be assigned for the winter service.
As always excellent customer service!
Good service visit.
Excellent service
Very knowledgeable
Awesome sunflower by workman.
Craig came out to provide me with an estimate on updating my electrical panel. He was knowledgeable, upfront, and answered all my questions.
I said he did not have to put the covers on his shoes as he would not be on carpets or rugs though he insisted. I loved that. So polite.
Ruben kept me informed on his arrival time. He was professional, efficient & explained what he was doing and outcome. Highly recommend!
After more than ten years I am still a satisfied customer.
Daniel was great to have over to service my air conditioner he was knowledgeable. Didn’t hardly take any time at all and was easy to understand . I hope he returns to do my unit in the winter
Alex showed up on time and walked us through our service and, as we requested, came into our house and explained how air needs to flow freely through our home. Alex was very professional and competent as he went about his business of charging our filter and cleaning and evaluating our unit. He was very personable and answered our question in language we could understand! Thank you, Alex!
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great job very comprehensive!
Jonathan Carrier is the Best Service technician that I have ever worked with, he’s honest, reliable and very knowledgeable.
Very smart and thoughtful. Ruben did a great job servicing my unit!
Hyde’s, and Barry especially are great. Highly recommend.
Very professional
Very thorough and an excellent service
Great service
Daniel was polite, informative, and very knowledgeable