★★★★★ 4.9/5 rating · 130+ reviews · Celebrating 40 years, same veteran owner

They charge $150.
We charge $79/hr.
And you'll actually get answers.

While the big, investor-owned HVAC companies charge you $90–$200/hr just to show up and push a $10,000 replacement, Nalk sends the same local team that's been keeping Fresno homes comfortable for 40 years — for $79/hr. Same owner. Same standards. Celebrating our 40th year.

Industry Average Diagnostic
$90–$200/hr
+ pressure to replace your whole system
VS
Nalk New Customer Rate
$79/hr
+ honest answers you can actually trust
⚡ Summer is coming fast. Schedules fill up every year. Smart homeowners are calling now.
40+
Years. Same owner. Same mission.
4.9
Across Google, Yelp & Facebook
$0
Private equity investors. Zero.
1
Owner. Since day one. Still here.
40
Years. Same Owner. Same Standards.
Veteran-Owned. Fresno-Based. Still Hands-On.
This is who you're actually hiring

Larry didn't inherit this company. He didn't buy it with investor money. He built it with his hands — and four decades later, he's still here.

Larry Metheny started working on AC systems in 1975. In the oil fields of Texas. On complex chillers and commercial units that would break most techs today. He launched his first HVAC business a few years later.

In 1986, he brought everything he knew back to Fresno and started Nalk. Not with a marketing budget or a private equity check — with a toolbox, a truck, and a promise: do honest work for honest people.

Four decades later, Larry still leads the team as estimator and service manager. He still mentors every tech. He still picks up the phone. When you call Nalk, the person making decisions about your home comfort is the same person who started this company four decades ago — not a regional manager in another state hitting quarterly profit targets.

Four decades of the same leadership. The same standards. The same handshake. That's what you're hiring when you call Nalk.

Larry Metheny
Founder & Owner, 40 years — Nalk AC and Heating · U.S. Veteran
The uncomfortable truth

That HVAC company you called?
It might be owned by Wall Street.

Private equity firms have been buying up HVAC companies across the Central Valley. Here's what that means for you — and why 40 years of local ownership matters.

❌ PE-Owned HVAC Companies
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They push full replacements — every time

Their investors need returns. A $500 repair doesn't make that happen. A $12,000 replacement does. Guess which one they'll recommend.

Homeowners overpay by 20%+ on average
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New tech every visit. No relationship.

High turnover is a feature, not a bug. Cheaper labor = higher margins. You'll never see the same face twice — and they'll never learn your system.

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Your dollars leave Fresno

A huge chunk of every payment flows to investors in New York, Chicago, or wherever the fund is headquartered. The priority isn't your home — it's their returns.

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Sold, rebranded, sold again

PE firms flip HVAC companies every 3–7 years. The name on the truck might be the same, but the people behind it change constantly.

✅ Nalk — Same Local Owner for 40 Years
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We fix what's fixable. Period.

We've saved customers thousands by repairing systems other companies said needed a full replacement. We don't get bonuses for upselling. We get referrals for being honest.

Repair-first mindset, replacement only when it makes sense
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You'll actually know your technician

Our techs are long-term team members — not contractors. Ruben, Juan, Martin — real people who know your system because they've worked on it before.

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Your dollars stay in Fresno

When you hire Nalk, you're supporting Fresno families, Valley jobs, and a veteran-owned business that's been here for four decades. We're not going anywhere.

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Same owner. 40 years. Still here.

Larry Metheny started Nalk in 1986 and he's still here — estimating jobs, mentoring techs, and picking up the phone. That kind of continuity doesn't exist at corporate shops.

Your $79/hr diagnostic

Three steps. Zero runaround.

01

Call or book online

(559) 277-8448 or the form below. You'll talk to a real person in our Fresno office — not a call center in another state. We respond fast, often within 24 hours.

02

We run a thorough diagnostic

Not a 5-minute glance. Our tech works through your system methodically to find the real problem — not just treat the symptom. At $79/hr — well below the industry average.

03

You decide. Not us.

We explain findings in plain English, show you your options with upfront pricing, and let you choose. Parts quoted separately. Zero work without your approval. Zero pressure.

What you're actually getting

This isn't a "service call fee."
It's a thorough diagnostic backed by
40 years of doing this right.

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Thorough Diagnostic

Our tech digs into your system to track down the actual problem — not just the surface symptom you called about.

Typical value: $150+
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Plain-English Walkthrough

You'll understand exactly what's wrong and why. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just the truth.

Most shops skip this entirely
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Written Options With Pricing

Multiple repair paths, each with a clear price. You compare and decide — no one standing over your shoulder.

Typical value: "Free" with upsell pressure
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CA Licensed & Insured

License #497476. Veteran-owned since 1986. Full insurance. Your home is protected — legally and professionally.

Non-negotiable for Nalk
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Zero-Pressure Guarantee

We will never push a replacement on a system that can be repaired. Your decision. Your timeline. Always.

The Nalk difference

Fast Local Response

Often within 24 hours. Real people in Fresno answering your call — not a scheduling algorithm.

Before summer rush fills schedules
Other companies charge for this same diagnostic:
$90 – $200/hr
$79/hr
New customers only · Diagnostic labor · Parts quoted separately with your approval
You'll actually know your technician

These are the people showing up
at your door. Not strangers.

At the big companies, you get whoever's available. At Nalk, you get a team member who knows your neighborhood, knows your system, and actually cares about getting it right. Because their name is on the work.

Larry Metheny

Founder & Owner

Started in HVAC in 1975. U.S. Veteran. Founded Nalk in 1986 and has led the company for 40 years. Still estimates jobs, mentors techs, and picks up the phone.

Jennifer Stevens

Office Manager

When you call Nalk, Jennifer's the real person answering. She coordinates your service, keeps you informed, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Ruben Rivera

Lead Technician

Mentioned by name in more customer reviews than anyone. Knowledgeable, friendly, thorough — the kind of tech you actually want in your home.

Real stories from real neighbors

They told us we needed a $10,000
replacement. Nalk said otherwise.

These aren't fabricated testimonials. They're real reviews from Fresno and Clovis homeowners who got honest service — and couldn't believe the difference.

★★★★★
"I was told by another company my unit had to be replaced for over $10,000. Nalk came out, inspected everything, and said it was working fine. They even fixed a small gap in my system. Honest and professional."
MF
Michael F.
Google Review · Fresno
★★★★★
"Ben explained why I didn't need to replace my ductwork like another company suggested. He was focused on what my system needed, not upselling me. I'm switching to Nalk from now on."
SP
S.P. Dougherty
Google Review · Clovis
★★★★★
"NALK AC was able to repair my AC system vs. total replacement saving me thousands of dollars. I appreciate their honesty and efforts to help save me $$$."
MJ
Michael Jimenez
Google Review
★★★★★
"As first-time homeowners, he gave us so much peace of mind. From Lisa in the front office to Ruben fixing our unit, the entire experience was seamless and truly outstanding."
BG
Brianna Garcia
Google Review
No BS answers

Questions you'd ask your neighbor.
Answers you can actually trust.

Diagnostic labor during your initial service visit. Our tech troubleshoots your system to identify the root cause — and walks you through every finding. Parts, materials, and repairs are quoted separately with your approval before anything starts. No surprises.
Because we don't have investors to pay. No private equity debt. No corporate overhead. No franchise fees. Our pricing reflects what the work actually costs — plus a fair profit that keeps our local team employed. The big companies charge more because they have to. We charge less because we can.
Depends on the system and what we find. A straightforward issue might take about an hour. More complex problems — tracing an electrical fault, inspecting a full rooftop unit — could take longer. We keep you in the loop the entire time. No clock surprises.
You get a clear, upfront quote before any work begins. Parts and materials are billed separately. You approve everything — we never start without your go-ahead. And unlike the big shops, we'll repair what's fixable instead of jumping straight to "you need a new system."
Read our reviews. Our customers regularly say we saved them thousands by repairing what other companies said was dead. We're not incentivized to sell you a new system. We're incentivized to keep you as a customer for life — and that only happens through trust.
Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Reedley, Kingsburg, Selma, and surrounding Central Valley areas. A travel charge may apply outside of Fresno and Clovis.

Stop overpaying. Stop getting upsold.
Try the HVAC company Fresno has
trusted for 40 years.

$79/hr diagnostic · Veteran-owned · Same owner since 1986 · Zero private equity

⚡ Limited time new customer rate — before summer schedules fill up

📞 Call (559) 277-8448 Now
Get started

Your comfort is one call
or text away.

No call centers. No phone trees. No bots. Just real people in Fresno ready to help.

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Location4535 N Bendal Ave #105, Fresno, CA 93722
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Response TimeOften within 24 hours

The $79/hr diagnostic rate is available to new residential customers only and applies to diagnostic labor during the initial service visit. Parts, materials, and additional repairs are not included and will be quoted separately with homeowner approval before any work begins. Offer is for a limited time and may be withdrawn without notice. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Service available throughout the Central Valley — a travel charge may apply for areas outside Fresno and Clovis. Nalk Air Conditioning and Heating | CA License #497476

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