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Mini-split service
in the Bay Area
Mini-splits are the standard answer for Bay Area homes with no ductwork — Victorians, in-law units, converted garages. They're reliable, but the indoor blower wheel needs cleaning far more often than owners expect.
Symptoms
What we see most.
These symptoms guide the diagnosis; they do not identify a failed part on their own. Repair timing depends on the fault, access and parts availability.
Water dripping from the indoor unit
A blocked condensate drain, nearly always. Ten minutes of work, or drywall damage if left.
Weak airflow with a musty smell
Biofilm on the blower wheel and coil. This needs a proper deep clean, not a filter rinse.
Blinking light or error code
Each manufacturer codes faults differently. We read the code and diagnose from it rather than swapping parts.
One zone works, another doesn't
On multi-zone systems this points to a branch box, a stuck expansion valve, or a leak on one line set.
Pricing
Priced after diagnosis, not before.
Parts and labor for mini-split service vary too much by brand and fault to publish a flat rate honestly. A technician diagnoses the issue on site and gives you the exact price in writing — nothing starts until you approve it, and the diagnostic fee is applied to the repair.
Service area
Mini-split service across the Bay Area.
Choose your service location across the Bay Area for equipment and access details. Appointment availability and repair scope are confirmed individually.
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Palo Alto
- Mountain View
- Sunnyvale
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- San Rafael
- Daly City
- Santa Clara
- Hillsborough
- Belmont
- Atherton
- Stanford
- Mill Valley
- Larkspur
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Ross
- Cupertino
- Los Gatos
- Burlingame
- San Carlos
- Menlo Park
- Foster City
- Millbrae
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- Campbell
- Fremont
- Alameda
- San Ramon
- Danville
- Pleasanton
- Dublin
- Walnut Creek
- Lafayette
- Orinda
- Novato
- Petaluma
- Napa
Questions
Before you call.
How often does a mini-split need cleaning?
Every one to two years for the indoor unit. It's the single biggest factor in whether the system still performs at year eight.
Can you add a zone to my existing system?
Sometimes — it depends on whether the outdoor unit has spare capacity and ports. We check before quoting.
Do you install mini-splits?
Yes, single and multi-zone, including line-set routing on older homes where wall cavities make it awkward.
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