Mini-Split Installation
Los Gatos, CA

Los Gatos is full of homes where a ductless mini-split is the smartest HVAC solution. The older craftsman-style homes near downtown — built in the 1920s through 1960s — often have no ductwork at all, relying on wall heaters or floor furnaces for heat and window units for cooling. Running new ductwork through these homes means tearing into finished walls and ceilings. A mini-split avoids all of that: a small outdoor compressor, a slim indoor wall unit, and a 3-inch hole through the wall for the refrigerant line.

We also install mini-splits for specific rooms that central AC can’t handle well. The bonus room above the garage that roasts in summer. The home office in a converted bedroom that needs independent temperature control. A hillside master suite on Kennedy Road with afternoon sun exposure that overwhelms the central system. Multi-zone systems let you add 2–5 indoor units on a single outdoor compressor, each with its own thermostat.

Where Mini-Splits Work Best in Los Gatos

Older homes without ductwork: Downtown bungalows, historic homes on Broadway and University Avenue, cottages near Main Street. A single-zone mini-split provides heating and cooling without invasive construction. Full mini-split service details.

Home additions and ADUs: California’s ADU boom means lots of backyard units and converted garages in Los Gatos. Mini-splits are the go-to HVAC solution — independent from the main house system, efficient, and easy to permit.

Hot rooms and problem zones: Second-floor rooms, sunrooms, rooms over garages, west-facing rooms in hillside homes. Rather than overworking your central system, a dedicated mini-split solves the problem at the source.

Whole-home multi-zone: For renovations or homes switching away from gas, a multi-zone mini-split system (3–5 heads on one outdoor unit) can replace both your AC and furnace. Each room gets its own temperature setting.

What Mini-Split Installation Typically Costs in Los Gatos

Ranges cover typical Los Gatos residential installations. Permit included. Line set length, electrical work, and mounting complexity affect final pricing. Exact quote provided after in-home assessment.