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Heating, Cooling & Energy Independence in One

Experience year-round comfort with energy-efficient heat pumps! Whether replacing a gas furnace with a central system or installing mini-splits in individual rooms, our expert team ensures comfortable heating in the winter and refreshing cooling in the summer. All-electric heat pumps provide consistent temperatures, better humidity control and lower utility bills—especially with solar—while eliminating natural gas for a greener home. Enjoy quiet, zone-controlled comfort for your whole house or a single room. Upgrade your home's efficiency today!

What is a Heat Pump? 

Ducted vs Ductless

Electric heat pumps can either replace your central furnace or they can heat or cool individual rooms. Both types have their advantages.

Ducted vs Ductless

Ductless Mini-Splits 

A ductless mini-split is an energy-efficient heating and cooling system without the need for extensive ductwork. It includes an outdoor compressor and indoor units, providing precise temperature control for each room.

Ductless Mini-Splits

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Ducted vs Ductless?

Despite the name "heat pump", systems provide both heating and cooling in one unit by extracting heat from the air. Both ducted and ductless mini-splits use the same outdoor heat pump compressor. The difference is merely how the comfortable air is delivered through your house.

A ducted system replaced your existing central furnace with an air handler. The outdoor heat pump compressor circulates hot or cold refrigerant through copper tubes to and from the air handler. The air handler then transfers the temperature in the refrigerant tubes to the air. The hot or cold air is then blown through the ducts and delivered to the rooms.

A ductless mini-split eliminates the need for ducts altogether. The outdoor compressor circulates the refrigerant directly to the indoor mini split units, and the units transfer the hot or cold refrigerant temperature to the air and quietly blows it into the room. No ducts required!

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What Is a Ductless Mini-Split?

Unlike traditional central furnaces, mini-splits are mounted on walls or ceilings, allowing for individual temperature control in each room. A quiet outdoor heat pump compressor circulates refrigerant through copper tubes (the "line sets") connected to the indoor units which lightly blow the tempered air into the room. A single compressor can support up to six indoor zones so each room can maintain its preferred climate, saving energy and money.

Mini-splits are also more efficient with battery power compared to traditional air conditioning, making them ideal for homes with solar and battery backup systems, even during power outages.

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The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

Keeping your home comfortable during heat waves is crucial, but central AC often struggles to cool evenly—driving up PG&E bills. A ductless mini-split system offers a smarter solution, with up to 50% lower cooling costs, quieter operation and a less invasive installation. Plus, without ducts, there's no energy loss from leaks or poor insulation—an issue that can waste over 30% of cooling energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling for Your Marin, Sonoma or Napa Home

Solar panels, batteries and mini-split heat pumps are the perfect trio for maximizing home energy efficiency and sustainability. Solar panels generate clean, renewable energy, reducing your reliance on the grid. Pairing this with battery storage allows you to store excess solar power, ensuring more eco-friendly energy whether the sun is shining or not. Mini-split heat pumps then use this energy to efficiently heat and cool your home, even during a power outage. Together, these technologies lower utility bills, reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more self-sufficient, all while making your home more eco-friendly.

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