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AC Installation & Replacement
Central air conditioning matched to the building, duct system and real Bay Area cooling demand.
- System matching
- Airflow verification
- Startup testing
Starting from $5,490
Where to start
Which Job Are You Booking?
Pick the closest match to see where pricing starts. The final figure depends on your equipment, access and what the site visit turns up.
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Ductless Mini‑Split Installation & Replacement
A low‑impact heating and cooling option for older homes, additions, ADUs and rooms without ducts.
- Single or multi-zone
- Minimal wall work
- Independent control
Starting from $4,500
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New Construction — Full Package
A coordinated furnace, AC and ductwork package for a ground‑up build or major renovation.
- System planning
- Builder coordination
- Final balancing
Starting from $9,900
Coverage
What AC Installation Covers
Bay Area cooling needs are unusual — homes a few miles apart can have wildly different cooling loads depending on fog exposure. We size every AC installation with a real load calculation, not a rule‑of‑thumb per‑square‑foot number, so you're not paying for an oversized system or stuck with one that can't keep up during a heat spike.
We install central split systems and ductless AC, matched to your existing ductwork (or lack of it) and budget.
Residential
- 01Central AC installation and full system replacement
- 02Ductless AC for additions and rooms without existing ductwork
- 03New construction AC packages
Commercial
- 01Split and packaged AC systems for offices and retail
- 02AC installation coordinated with tenant improvement timelines
Certifications and credentials
- Mitsubishi Electric TraneCITY MULTI and M- and P-Series Essentials certified
- TECH Clean CaliforniaHeat pump water heater programme certificate
- CSLB #1104111C20 licensed, bonded and insured contractor
- 3-Year Labor WarrantyLabor warranty on installations, on top of the equipment warranty
Rating A+ · accredited business
Every document behind these marks is published in full on About & Licenses.
Brands we service
Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric
Rebates & incentives
Cooling With a Heat Pump? Rebates Apply
Rebates here follow heat pumps rather than air conditioning on its own — a heat pump cools in summer and heats in winter, which is what the programmes are paying for. If you are replacing an AC anyway, it is worth pricing both.
Check what your address qualifies for
A manager runs your address against every programme here and comes back with what you can actually claim on this job. Nothing is quoted automatically.
See all current programs
Programs verified: 26.08.2026
California
HEEHRA — Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (single-family)
Up to $8,000
Waitlist — funding fully reserved 24.02.2026
Statewide single-family funding was fully reserved on 24.02.2026. New applicants join a waitlist, and nothing is paid until the programme is refunded — so we price the job without it and tell you if that changes.
Bay Area
BayREN — EASE Home (single-family)
Varies by project
Income-qualified
Aimed at qualifying low- and moderate-income homeowners. Heat pump HVAC and other electrification upgrades can take part.
*Rebate prices and terms are subject to change. Please confirm current details with your NEXT representative.
$500 – $65,000
Financing Available
Pay over time for your new system — financing is offered on every estimate.
- No origination fees
- No prepayment penalties
- No deferred interest
- Instant decision
Financing provided by Wisetack. Subject to eligibility and approval.
Recent work
Recent Work on Jobs Like This
ResidentialOakland
Central AC Install for a Hills Home
Add central air conditioning to a home that previously relied on window units, using existing ductwork.
High-efficiency central AC split system · 1 day
ResidentialAlameda
New Construction Full HVAC Package
Design and install a full HVAC system — furnace, AC and ductwork — for a ground‑up single‑family build.
Furnace, central AC, full ductwork · 4 days across the build schedule
ResidentialSan Francisco
Whole‑Home Ductless Retrofit
Replace two aging wall furnaces in a ductless‑only home with a multi‑zone heat pump system.
Mitsubishi Electric multi-zone heat pump, 4 indoor units · 3 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Central AC installation and replacement starts from $5,490. Ductless AC starts from $4,500. Final pricing depends on system size, ductwork condition and electrical requirements — confirmed in a written quote before work starts.
Many coastal and fog‑belt homes get by with a ductless mini‑split for the few hot days per year, which costs less to install and run than full central AC. Inland areas like Oakland, Alameda or San Mateo typically see more benefit from central AC. We'll recommend based on your specific location.
Yes — ductless mini‑split systems are specifically for homes without ductwork, or where running new ducts isn't practical. It's one of our most common installs in older Bay Area housing.
A central AC replacement using existing ductwork is usually a one‑day job. New ductwork or ductless multi‑zone installs typically take 2–3 days.
Higher SEER ratings cost more upfront but lower your electricity bill. Given the Bay Area's moderate cooling season, we'll help you calculate the actual payback period for a higher‑efficiency unit rather than just upselling the top tier.
Most Bay Area jurisdictions require a mechanical permit for new AC installation. We handle the permit process as part of the job.
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$500 OFF HVAC Installation
Save $500 on a new HVAC system install — furnace, AC, heat pump or ductless mini‑split.
FREE Estimate
Get a no‑obligation, in‑home estimate for installation or replacement projects.
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Tell us what you need and a technician calls you back the same business day. No obligation, and no charge for the estimate on installation and replacement work.
- Upfront, itemized pricing before any work starts
- Up to 3 years of labor warranty on installations
- Licensed, bonded and insured — documents published
- Two shops: San Francisco and South San Francisco
What happens next
- 01A technician calls back the same business day
- 02We confirm the equipment, access and a visit window
- 03You get an itemized figure before any work starts
Before you send
A photo of the unit or the leak, plus the make and model if you have them, shortens the callback. Gate or parking notes help the tech show up ready.
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sunday is emergency calls only. California C20, CSLB #1104111 — the license, bond and insurance are on the About page.
Prefer to talk? (415) 742-8999
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