License CA C-20 #421890 Established Family-owned since 1971
24/7 Emergency (310) 555-0148
Dispatching now · Westside, CA
Family HVAC · West Los Angeles

Three generations
of quiet comfort.

A West LA HVAC company opened by William Meridian in 1971, run today by his grandson Daniel and a small team that's been with the family for decades. We diagnose carefully, repair when we can, replace only when we must, and never sell what your home does not need.

Schedule Service Emergency: (310) 555-0148
LicensedCA C-20 #421890
NATECertified Techs
BBB A+Since 1989
ACCAMember
98%
4.9 ★ 410 reviews Across Google,
Yelp, Nextdoor
$129flat Diagnostic visit ·
applied to repair
HVAC technician at work on a residential AC unit
Service technician with diagnostic gauges
Years operating 54+ Same address, 1971 → today
Generations III William → Henry → Daniel
Verified reviews 410★ 4.9 average rating
Westside cities 10 By design, only the Westside
Our family

One name
three generations

William Meridian opened a single-truck shop on Santa Monica Boulevard in the spring of 1971. His grandson runs it today.

What began as a husband-and-wife operation in a leased Westside garage has grown into a small, deliberately small, service company trusted by the same families across multiple generations. Some of our customers booked their first appointment with Bill in 1976, then with his son Henry in the nineties, and now with Daniel today.

We've never wanted to be the biggest HVAC company in Los Angeles. Just the most useful one for the families we already know.

1971 - 1998 William Meridian, founder
Generation I · Founder
William "Bill" Meridian
Founder · 1939–2014

"I figured if I treated every house like it was my own mother's, the rest would work out."

Truck No. 1 Founded 1971
1998 - 2018 Henry Meridian, second generation
Generation II · Took over in '98
Henry Meridian
Took over the shop · 1998

"My father told me, 'tell people the truth, even when the truth costs you the sale.' I've never had to apologize for that."

27-year tenure Retired 2018
2018 - Today Daniel Meridian, current owner
Generation III · Current owner
Daniel Meridian
Owner & lead tech · NATE-certified

"My grandfather built this on relationships. I'd rather lose a sale than break that trust."

22 years in HVAC Owner since 2018
Our philosophy

Education,
not pressure.

A simple principle, three commitments we make to every house we step into. We've kept them for fifty-four years. They have not failed us yet.

"If we cannot show you why something is necessary, then we have no business asking you to pay for it."
01

We tell you what you need, never what you don't.

Our techs are paid a salary, not commission. There is no internal incentive for any of us to recommend a system or repair you do not require. If your unit has another five good years in it, we will tell you so.

02

We do not replace what can be repaired.

A failed capacitor is not a failed condenser. A clogged drain line is not a failed system. Many of the West LA homes we visit have been pitched a full replacement when a $200 part would have done the work. We start with diagnostics, not estimates.

03

We size systems for your actual home, not a sales quota.

A two-thousand-square-foot Spanish revival in Brentwood does not need the same system as a four-thousand-square-foot remodel in Bel Air. We perform Manual J load calculations and walk every duct run before we quote a system replacement.

No. 03 · Services

What we do
and what it costs.

Pricing below reflects starting points for typical West LA homes. Final figures depend on the diagnostic. We never quote without seeing the system in person.

Diagnostic Visit

A full system evaluation by a NATE-certified tech. Applied toward your repair if performed the same visit.

Flat$129
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AC Repair

Capacitor, contactor, fan motor, refrigerant, drain line, most repairs handled in a single visit.

From$250
Schedule →

Heating & Furnace Repair

Ignitors, blowers, gas valves, thermostats. Diagnostic-first approach across all major brands.

From$235
Schedule →
Most-Quoted

AC System Install

Right-sized 3-ton replacement system, including line set evaluation and Manual J load calculation.

From$7,400
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Heat Pump

Heat Pump Installation

Energy-efficient heat & cool from a single system. Federal tax credits available on qualifying installs.

From$9,800
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Ductwork & Duct Cleaning

Inspection, sealing, repair, and cleaning of older West LA duct runs. Crawl-space friendly.

From$385
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Indoor Air Quality

HEPA filtration, UV-C sanitizers, dehumidification. We test air, then we recommend, in that order.

Quoted to homeBy project
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Mini-Split Installation

Single-zone or multi-zone ductless systems for additions, ADUs, and historic homes.

From$4,200
Get a quote →
Membership

The Meridian Plan

Annual maintenance with priority scheduling, two tune-ups, and discounted repairs across the year.

From$199 / yr
Compare tiers →

Need something else? Commercial HVAC, refrigerant recharge, capacitor & contactor replacement, seasonal tune-ups, after-hours emergency. Call (310) 555-0148 or schedule below.

Request service

Schedule a visit
in five short steps.

Tell us what's going on, when you'd like us out, and a few quick details about your home. Daniel personally reviews every request and follows up by phone within two hours during business hours.

A note from Daniel

"Every request comes to me first. Whether it's an emergency at midnight or a routine tune-up, I review it personally before it reaches a tech. That's how we keep this small."

DM Daniel Meridian, Owner
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What's going on?
Tap whichever fits best. We'll dig into the specifics on the call.
How urgent?
We'll route accordingly. Emergency calls go directly to Daniel.
Tell us about your home
Helps us bring the right equipment on the first visit.
Your contact details
Daniel will call within two hours during business hours.
Confirm your request
A quick review before we send it to Daniel.

Request received

Daniel will personally review and reach out within two hours during business hours. Emergencies route directly to his phone.

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Daniel Meridian
Owner · Third Generation

Thanks for reaching out. I read every request that comes in. If you don't hear from me within two hours, please call (310) 555-0148 directly, I'd rather you reach me twice than miss us once.

No. 04 · Recent Work

Selected work,
Westside homes.

A small sampling from the last twelve months. We work in older homes more often than newer ones, and we like it that way.

Duct Replacement Spanish revival home in Brentwood
Brentwood · 90049

1942 Spanish Revival,
full duct replacement.

Original asbestos-wrapped ducting from a 1980s retrofit. We removed and replaced ninety feet of supply runs, sealed the plenum, and installed a 3-ton variable-speed system to match the home's true load. Two-day install, no drywall damage.

2,840Sq ft
3-tonSystem
2 daysTotal
Heat Pump · 3-zone Mini-split installation
Pacific Palisades · 90272

Mid-century post-and-beam,
three-zone heat pump.

Open ceiling, no attic, no place to run ducts. Installed three concealed cassettes in soffited returns and a multi-zone heat pump on the canyon side. Owner reports a 38% reduction in summer energy use vs. previous window units.

3,200Sq ft
3 zonesCassettes
−38%Summer use
Repair · Saved Replacement Capacitor replacement
Beverly Hills · 90210

A repair that wasn't
a $14,000 replacement.

The homeowner had been quoted a full system replacement by two other companies. The condenser fan motor and capacitor had failed within weeks of each other. Total repair, parts and labor: $612. The system has another seven good years on it.

$612Final cost
RepairOutcome
~7 yrsLife left
IAQ · HEPA + UV-C Marina del Rey condominium
Marina del Rey · 90292

High-rise condo,
HEPA + UV-C retrofit.

Owner has severe asthma and was unable to find a salt-air-rated IAQ solution that would fit the existing trunk line. We integrated a HEPA cabinet upstream of the air handler and added a UV-C sanitizer at the coil. Particulate readings dropped 89% within a week.

−89%Particulate
HEPA + UVStack
1 dayInstall
No. 05 · What people say

410 reviews,
across three generations.

Excerpts from real reviews left for William, Henry, and Daniel over five decades. Some of these customers are now on their second tech in the family.

Google

Three other companies told us we needed a new $12,000 system. Daniel showed up, ran his diagnostic, and said 'this is a $185 part, let's start there.' That was four summers ago. Still cooling fine.

M
Margaret K.
Brentwood
Yelp

Daniel personally walked our entire home before we replaced our system. He explained why a smaller unit was right for our square footage. Other companies just wanted to sell us the biggest one. The house is more comfortable than it has been in years.

J
James & Helen R.
Pacific Palisades
Nextdoor

Roy has been our tech for fifteen years. He knows our system, knows our cat, and never tracks anything into the house. You don't get that anywhere else anymore. When Roy retires we may have to sell the house.

P
Priya S.
Westwood
Verified

We have a 1929 Mediterranean with no attic and no easy place to put ductwork. Two HVAC companies refused to even come look. Anders showed up, sketched a multi-zone mini-split layout in twenty minutes, and solved a problem the others wouldn't touch.

T
Thomas D.
Hancock Park
Google

Honest, knowledgeable, and remarkably considerate of our home. Drop cloths down, shoes off, vacuumed when finished. The sort of professionalism people complain isn't around anymore. They are around, they're called Meridian.

A
Aron L.
Beverly Hills
Yelp

My grandfather used Bill in the '70s. My father used Henry in the '90s. Daniel is on our system now. Three generations on both sides. Daniel taught me how to swap my own filter and check the drain line. Who does that?

N
Nadia C.
Bel Air
No. 06 · The Meridian Plan

Two tune-ups a year,
priority on the phone.

Annual membership for the homes we know best. We catch problems early, charge less when something goes wrong, and answer your call before anyone else's.

Standard

Standard Plan

For homes with a single residential HVAC system in good repair. The basics, done well, every year.

$199/ year
Two seasonal tune-ups, spring & fall
Priority scheduling ahead of non-members
10% discount on all repairs
No diagnostic fee for plan members
Filter inspection & cleaning included
Enroll in Standard
Renews annually. Cancel anytime, no penalty.
Recommended

Pro Plan

For larger homes, multiple systems, or older equipment that benefits from closer attention. The plan most West LA families settle into.

$349/ year
Everything in Standard, plus:
Coverage for up to two HVAC systems
15% discount on all repairs (vs. 10%)
No after-hours emergency surcharge
Annual ductwork & IAQ inspection
Loaner thermostat during system replacement
Enroll in Pro
Most popular plan, especially for homes over 2,500 sq ft.
Service area

Where we work,
all across the Westside.

Meridian Climate is, by design, a Westside-only company. Tighter routes mean shorter response times, lower travel surcharges, and a small enough geography that our techs know the homes by sight.

Santa Monica Brentwood Beverly Hills West Hollywood Hollywood Hills Culver City Pacific Palisades Marina del Rey Westwood Bel Air
Credentials

Licensed, certified,
and standing behind it.

CA C-20 License
No. 421890

Bonded & insured under California's HVAC contractor classification since 1971.

NATE-Certified
All technicians

North American Technician Excellence, the industry's highest individual cert.

BBB A+
Accredited 1989

Better Business Bureau accreditation, with thirty-six years of clean record.

ACCA Member
Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Manual J load calculation and Manual D duct design on every install.

No. 07 · Visit & contact

Find us on
Santa Monica Boulevard.

Same address since 1971. Tucked between an old Italian bakery and a tax accountant who's been there nearly as long.

Address
11420 Santa Monica Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Office
(310) 555-0148
Hours
Monday – Friday07:00, 19:00
Saturday08:00, 16:00
SundayEmergency only
24/7 Emergency Line
(310) 555-0148
After-hours calls go directly to Daniel's mobile. From $295.
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