San Francisco mini-split & ductless systems
Need a mini-split & ductless systems in San Francisco? You've got two real options: roll the dice on a Yelp listing, or call a shop that's been working in your zip code for a while. We're the second one. Our pricing's flat-rate, our techs are state-licensed, and our trucks have parts on them. Most jobs done the same visit.
What you're paying for
Mini-splits are the right answer for additions, garages, sunrooms, casitas, and homes without existing ductwork. Single-zone setups install in a day; 4-zone systems take 2 days.
We install Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, and Pioneer most often. Mitsubishi has the best cold-climate performance for sun-belt mountain regions; Daikin has the best warranty terms; LG and Pioneer compete on price.
Inverter compressors mean these systems modulate continuously instead of cycling on/off. That's why mini-splits are 25-40% more efficient than central AC for the same space.
Local context for San Francisco
Older San Francisco neighborhoods often have galvanized service lines or clay sewer laterals from the original build. Different prep, different tools.
If you're calling from a property management company, we have separate scheduling and billing for that.
One we ran last year
Last spring we got a call from a homeowner near the west San Francisco. New 600 sqft addition with no existing ductwork capacity. Diagnosis: main system already at capacity. We installed 12,000 BTU single-zone mini-split, single-day job, ran the test, and were out the door in before lunch. Total: $856 including parts.
Pricing
For mini-split & ductless systems jobs in the San Francisco area:
- Single-zone 9-12k BTU install: $4,000 – $6,750
- Single-zone 18-24k BTU install: $5,250 – $8,500
- 2-zone multi-split install: $8,000 – $12,250
- 4-zone multi-split install: $12,750 – $18,500