Homes
Brown-shingle houses, hillside homes, flats and ADUs.
- Heat pumps and ductless, often a home's first cooling
- Furnace and heat pump repair
- Duct sealing and fresh-air ventilation
Berkeley · East Bay
Shade first. Then the right-sized cooling.
Heating, cooling and ventilation for Berkeley homes and businesses — starting with where the heat gets in, so the system you buy is the size you actually need.
Our order of work
Shade, seal, then size
Many Berkeley homes were built without air conditioning, for a mild climate. When a heat wave hits, the fix isn't always the biggest unit.
Shade
Find the windows that let the afternoon sun in. Exterior shading beats blinds.
Seal
Leaky ducts and gaps let cooled air out and hot air in.
Size
Then choose a heat pump or ductless system for the load that's left.
Homes and businesses
Who we work for
Businesses
Shops, restaurants, offices and small studios along Shattuck and beyond.
- Split and rooftop systems, repair and replacement
- Kitchen exhaust and make-up air
- Maintenance visits before opening
East Bay weather
Three kinds of day
| Day | What happens indoors | What helps |
|---|---|---|
| Foggy morning | Cool, damp; heat runs briefly | A heat pump on a gentle schedule; bath fans for moisture |
| Clear afternoon | West rooms warm up fast | Exterior shade, blinds drawn early, a ductless unit for the worst room |
| Heat wave | Houses without cooling stay hot overnight | Right-sized cooling, sealed ducts, clean filters for smoky days |
FAQ
Questions we hear
Do you sell or install window shades?
No. We are an HVAC company. We point out which windows need shading and size heating and cooling around that; Shade is part of our name.
My house has never had air conditioning. Where do I start?
With a visit. We look at window directions, shade, ducts and insulation first, then suggest a heat pump or ductless system sized for what is left.
Are heat pumps enough for Berkeley winters?
For most homes, yes. They heat efficiently in mild winters and add cooling for heat waves.
Do you work for businesses?
Yes. Shops, offices, cafes and restaurants, including kitchen exhaust, make-up air and maintenance visits.
Will I get a price before work starts?
Yes. We give you a written estimate before any work.
Which areas do you cover?
Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Emeryville and North Oakland.
Around Berkeley
From Shattuck Avenue we cover Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Emeryville and North Oakland.