Zoned, no-duct heat-pump comfort for beach cottages, older homes, condos, additions, ADUs, and home offices — quiet, efficient, and minimally invasive, with coastal-grade equipment built for salt air. Single-zone and multi-zone, SEER2/HSPF2 efficiency, Manual J sizing, City of Santa Monica permits, SCE rebate review, and financing. Tesla Certified Premium Installer.
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A ductless mini-split pairs an outdoor condenser with one or more slim indoor heads — no big duct runs, no tearing into walls. On the Westside that makes it ideal for older beach cottages and Craftsman homes with no ductwork, condos where central changes aren't practical, and adding comfort to specific rooms or detached structures.
Add cooling and heating to homes that never had ducts — without a disruptive retrofit.
Quiet, zoned comfort where extending central HVAC isn't practical or permitted.
Right-sized cooling and heating for new living space — fast to install, minimal construction.
Quiet, independent comfort for rooms used on a different schedule than the rest of the home.
Tame a west-facing or upstairs room the central system can't keep up with — without re-ducting.
Swap noisy window units for a clean, efficient, quiet mini-split that also heats.
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Prefer whole-home? See AC installation or heat pump installation in Santa Monica. We confirm the right path with a Manual J load calculation.
A mini-split install in Santa Monica involves more than mounting equipment. As its own incorporated city, installs are permitted through the City of Santa Monica and must meet California Title 24 energy standards, with HERS testing where applicable. Many installs require a dedicated electrical circuit, and older homes sometimes need panel work. We manage permitting, electrical scope and inspection as part of the project — keeping it compliant and clean at resale.
Santa Monica is served by Southern California Edison. Qualifying heat-pump mini-splits may be eligible for SCE and TECH Clean California incentives — amounts vary by equipment, efficiency rating, documentation, and available funding, and are subject to program rules, so they aren't guaranteed. We review current eligibility and help organize documentation during your estimate.
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Per-zone Manual J sizing, coastal-grade SEER2/HSPF2 equipment, City of Santa Monica permits, SCE rebate review, financing. Single-zone, multi-zone, wall and cassette options.
Yes, especially for older beach cottages and homes without ductwork, condos, additions, ADUs and rooms with uneven temperatures. A mini-split delivers quiet, zoned cooling and heating with minimal construction. Results depend on correct sizing, placement and installation quality, which we confirm on site.
Salt air can accelerate corrosion on standard outdoor condensers over time. We specify coastal-grade, corrosion-resistant equipment and protective coatings, plan placement and service access, and follow the manufacturer's coastal guidance to protect equipment life near the water.
Yes. Ductless mini-splits are heat pumps, so they provide both efficient cooling and heating from the same system, rated by SEER2 for cooling and HSPF2 for heating. They're a clean all-electric option that suits Santa Monica's mild coastal climate.
Single-zone fits one problem room, office, studio or garage conversion. Multi-zone connects several indoor heads to one outdoor unit for independent control across rooms. We confirm which fits with an on-site review and a Manual J load calculation per zone.
Often yes. Santa Monica is its own incorporated city, so installs are permitted through the City of Santa Monica and must meet California Title 24. Many mini-splits also need a dedicated circuit, and some older homes need panel work. We review electrical capacity and handle permitting and inspection.
Santa Monica is served by Southern California Edison. Qualifying heat-pump mini-splits may be eligible for SCE and TECH Clean California incentives. Amounts vary by equipment, documentation and funding and are subject to program rules, so they aren't guaranteed. We review current eligibility during your estimate.
Tesla Certified Premium Installer. CSLB #1031989 / #1055444. Coastal-grade mini-split design, electrical review, financing available, project scheduling when availability allows.
