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PULSE HVAC provides scheduled HVAC appointments in Novato, Marin County — heat pump installation, ductless mini-split systems, AC, and indoor air quality. Dispatched from our Carmichael headquarters with batched Novato routes and zero trip fees. Free in-person estimates.
Novato is part of the North Bay / Marin sub-region of the Bay Area, in Marin County. PULSE HVAC dispatches scheduled HVAC appointments to Novato from our Carmichael, CA headquarters — about 108 miles and 2 hours from our base. We work in Novato on a planned-appointment model rather than same-day dispatch, so we can give every Novato project the time and care it deserves without the constant compromises of an emergency-truck operation.
We're upfront about how this operates. Trucks roll out of Carmichael in the morning loaded for full-day Bay Area routes; we batch Novato visits into efficient routing so the math works for both sides. That means:
Novato's northern Marin position produces the county's warmest summers — inland highs routinely 90°F+ in July and August while Ignacio and Marin Lagoon stay cooler with Bay influence. Cooling demand is meaningful throughout the city.
Novato features Hamilton's former-air-base development, mid-century ranch homes throughout San Marin and Indian Valley, and waterfront properties in Marin Lagoon. Heat pump retrofits work well across the housing types — most homes have functional ducted systems.
Novato is served by PG&E, with MCE Clean Energy as the generation provider for most addresses. MCE + BayREN + TECH Clean California. See current BayREN rebates for the latest amounts.
Novato permits include Title-24 documentation and HERS verification. Standard residential HVAC scope. Title-24 compliance and HERS verification on qualifying installs are filed and coordinated as part of every project — no extra paperwork on your side.
We service every Novato neighborhood with the same scheduled-appointment model, including Downtown Novato, Hamilton, Marin Lagoon, San Marin, and Ignacio, Indian Valley.
Call (916) 850-2221 or book online for a free in-person Novato estimate. We'll confirm your address is within our Bay Area service envelope, schedule a 2-hour arrival window 1–3 business days out, and bring a stocked truck so most installs can be quoted on the spot.
Novato appointments typically book 1–3 business days out. We dispatch from our Carmichael, CA headquarters — about 2 hours from Novato — and we batch Novato visits into efficient routes rather than promising same-day emergency service. When you book we give you a firm 2-hour arrival window. If your system is fully down during a heat event or cold snap, call (916) 850-2221 first — we'll be honest about whether we can fit you in or recommend a local partner who can get there faster.
Yes. PULSE HVAC holds an active California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning license, valid statewide including Marin County and the city of Novato. We pull every required HVAC permit through City of Novato Community Development and coordinate Title-24 compliance documentation and HERS verification where required.
Yes. MCE + BayREN + TECH Clean California. We itemize every program your specific equipment qualifies for at the estimate so you see the net cost, not the sticker. See [current BayREN rebates](https://www.bayren.org/homeowners) for the latest amounts. See [current BayREN rebates](https://www.bayren.org/homeowners) for the latest amounts.
We specialize in heat pump retrofits and ductless mini-split installations, and the Bay Area's mild marine climate and electrification rebate landscape align with what we do best. We charge zero trip fees, every estimate is in-person and free, and we're transparent: trucks dispatch from Carmichael in the morning so we batch North Bay / Marin visits into efficient routes. If a faster local option is the right call for your specific situation, we'll tell you.
In Novato we install and service air-source heat pumps, ductless mini-split systems, central air conditioning, smart thermostats, indoor air quality systems (HEPA filtration, fresh-air ventilation), and complete HVAC system replacements. We deliberately don't promote same-day emergency repair as a primary Novato offering — the drive from Carmichael doesn't support that model — so we focus on the planned-replacement and retrofit work where the value math works for both sides.
Costs vary based on system size, condition, and scope. Novato estimates are free, in-person, with no trip charge — we drive out so you can ask questions and we can see the actual install conditions. Every quote is firm and itemized. Financing is available for larger replacement projects, and we identify every applicable PG&E / MCE Clean Energy rebate so you see the after-rebate net cost.
Same-day HVAC service available — free estimates on all repairs and installs.
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