About us
HVAC Contractor Serving Cupertino and Santa Clara County
Tom Henderson
Owner · Since 2008
About Us
HVAC Contractor Serving Cupertino and Santa Clara County
South Bay Heating and Cooling was started by Tom Henderson right here in Cupertino to handle the specific demands of homes across Monta Vista, Rancho Rinconada, Homestead, De Anza, Blue Hills, Oak Valley, and Junipero Serra. From our base at 10337 Miller Ave #3, we focus on the older housing stock common in these neighborhoods, where aging ductwork and single-stage systems often struggle once the mild Mediterranean climate shifts from warm dry summers to cool wet winters.
We regularly work in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Los Altos because the same terrain and soil conditions that affect foundation settling also impact how HVAC equipment performs and how quickly filters load with pollen and dust. Tom Henderson keeps the operation owner-operated so every service call reflects direct knowledge of local patterns like the afternoon winds that push through the foothills and the way De Anza College and Apple Park traffic can affect response timing during peak season.
Our schedule stays consistent at Mon–Fri 7am–5pm so residents in Cupertino Square, Vallco Shopping Center, and Blackberry Farm Park neighborhoods know exactly when to expect a technician who understands the real conditions on the ground rather than generic recommendations.
I started South Bay Heating and Cooling after spending years handling HVAC work across Santa Clara County, including installs and repairs in Monta Vista, Rancho Rinconada, and Homestead where many homes date back to the 1960s and 1970s. Growing up near De Anza College and Apple Park, I saw how our mild Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and cool wet winters puts extra strain on systems in neighborhoods like Blue Hills and Oak Valley, especially when serving nearby Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Los Altos. I opened the shop at 10337 Miller Ave #3 in Cupertino to stay close to the communities I know, with doors open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm.
- Owner Tom Henderson oversees every job from the Cupertino shop at 10337 Miller Ave #3
- Service focused on the housing stock and weather patterns found in Monta Vista, Rancho Rinconada, and surrounding Santa Clara County neighborhoods
- Upfront quotes provided before any work begins on heating or cooling systems
- Workmanship available for direct inspection on every installation or repair
- Hours kept to Mon–Fri 7am–5pm to match the daily realities of Cupertino residents
Credentials & guarantees
- ✓Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm
- ✓Based at 10337 Miller Ave #3, Cupertino, CA 95014
Our guarantee
Owner-operated with upfront quotes and workmanship you can inspect on every HVAC Contractor job from Monta Vista to De Anza and across Santa Clara County.
Testimonials
What Cupertino, CA Customers Say
“Our upstairs AC stopped blowing cold air right when temperatures hit 95 in July. The tech from South Bay Heating and Cooling found a failed run capacitor on the outdoor unit, replaced it on the spot, and cleaned the evaporator coils that had heavy buildup from the pollen season. The system now cools the whole house evenly and the compressor cycles normally.”
“The gas furnace in our 1980s ranch kept short-cycling on cold mornings. They replaced the cracked igniter and adjusted the gas pressure to the recommended 3.5 inches, then verified the limit switch was working. Heat stays on steadily through the night now without the annoying clicking.”
“We noticed our electric bills jumped after the AC ran all summer. The technician pressure-tested the lines, found a small leak at the Schrader valve, repaired it, and recharged the system with the correct R-410A amount. Our August bill dropped back in line with previous years.”