Hunters Point · AC & Heating
AC & Heating near Hunters Point, San Francisco
We do ac & heating repair for Hunters Point drivers about 5 minutes from Hunters Point, San Francisco. Our shop is at 2800 Oakdale Ave in The Bayview, family-owned, with owner Frank a 30+ year SF mechanic. Walk-ins welcome, written estimate before any work starts. Below is what a ac & heating visit looks like when you come from Hunters Point.
What Hunters Point cars need
Hunters Point drivers tend to do a mix of short trips inside the neighborhood and long ones out of the city. That combination is hard on cars in specific ways. We see:
- Battery replacements on cars that sit parked for long stretches
- Brake work on cars climbing up to the Hilltop blocks
- Suspension work after potholes around Innes, Galvez, and Hudson
- Smog repairs on older imports doing mostly short city trips
- Salt-related corrosion on underbodies parked near the bay
A & C Auto Clinic is a family-owned mechanic and auto repair shop in The Bayview, San Francisco, on Oakdale Ave. Owner Frank has 30+ years as an SF mechanic and has run A & C for more than two decades. San Francisco summers are weird, half the city is fog and half is 90 degrees inside the car after sitting in the sun. Either way, when your AC stops blowing cold or your heater stops blowing warm, you want it fixed right the first time, not a top-off that leaks back out in a month. We do AC and heating repair the right way: leak test the system, find the actual fault, fix it, then recharge to manufacturer spec.
What we work on
Full automotive AC and heating systems on every make and model. R-134a and the newer R-1234yf refrigerants both. We can test the system under pressure, find leaks with UV dye or an electronic sniffer, replace failed components, and recharge to the exact spec for your car. Compressors and components are OEM where available and Four Seasons, Denso, or Sanden quality aftermarket where it makes sense.
- AC performance testing (vent temp, pressures, system check)
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis with UV dye or electronic detector
- AC recharge (R-134a and R-1234yf)
- Compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve replacement
- Heater core diagnosis and replacement
- Blower motor and resistor replacement
- AC blend door actuator replacement (the click-click-click sound)
- Cabin air filter replacement
Diagnose before recharge
A common scam in the AC business is to just recharge a leaking system and send the customer away. The refrigerant escapes again in weeks, the customer comes back, gets another recharge, and pays twice. We do not do that. If your system is low on refrigerant, it is leaking. We will find the leak first, give you an estimate to repair it, and then recharge. If you just want a top-off knowing it will leak again, we will tell you straight what we think and let you decide.
Heater problems
When the heater stops working, the usual suspects are a stuck thermostat, low coolant, an airlock in the cooling system, a clogged heater core, or a failed blower motor. We diagnose which one in under an hour most of the time. Heater core replacements are the bigger jobs, the whole dash usually has to come out, and we will give you a real estimate before you commit.
When to come in
AC blowing warm air, weak airflow even on max, a sweet smell from the vents (coolant leak from the heater core), water dripping inside the cabin, a clicking sound from behind the dash, or no heat after the engine warms up. All of those are AC or heating problems we can fix.
Coming from Hunters Point
If you're near Hunters Point Shipyard, India Basin, or Innes Ave, the directions below will get you to the shop in about 5 minutes.
From the Shipyard: Innes to Evans, right on 3rd, left on Oakdale. From India Basin: Hunters Point Blvd to Evans, same path from there. From Hilltop / 4th and Newhall area: down Newhall to Oakdale, two blocks. We are the building with the green sign on the corner.
AC & Heating questions from Hunters Point
Real questions, straight answers.
How long is the drive from the Hunters Point Shipyard?+
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Will an AC recharge fix my AC?+
My heater is blowing cold air. What is wrong?+
Stop By
A & C Auto Clinic
2800 Oakdale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-2226Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm. Walk-ins welcome. Closed Sat and Sun.
Other services we do for Hunters Point drivers
Fleet & Commercial
Fleet and commercial van service in The Bayview, San Francisco. Ford Transit, F-Series trucks, Isuzu NPR box trucks, and contractor / delivery vehicles. Owner Frank: 30+ year SF mechanic. Call (415) 648-2226.
Smog Check
Smog inspection and smog repair in Bayview, San Francisco. Walk-in friendly. Honest pricing, no runaround. Call (415) 648-2226 for same-day availability.
Brake Repair
Brake pad replacement, rotor service, caliper repair, and brake fluid flush in Bayview, San Francisco. Free brake inspection with any service. Call (415) 648-2226.