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Should you install a gas furnace, all-electric heat pump, or dual fuel system in 2025? We compare upfront costs, operating costs, efficiency ratings, rebates, and which system works best for Bay Area's mild climate. Includes real installation pricing from Contra Costa County.
Ductless mini-split or central air conditioning? Compare installation costs, efficiency ratings, operating costs, and which system works best for Bay Area homes. Includes pricing for Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, and real cost examples for additions, whole-home, and problem rooms.
You're cold in one room. You see a $30 space heater at Target and think, 'Problem solved, right?' But before you buy, let's talk numbers. That cheap space heater could cost you $200+ per winter to run—while a proper heat pump solution pays for itself in 2-3 years. Here's the real math.
You've got that old wall heater in the bathroom or bedroom that glows orange and sounds like a jet engine. It works, but your PG&E bill is brutal and the room's either too hot or freezing. Here's the real math on whether upgrading to a heat pump makes financial sense for Bay Area homeowners.
If you're planning a major HVAC upgrade, you're probably thinking long-term: What's going to last longer – a traditional gas furnace or a heat pump with air handler?
Everyone wants to know the bottom line: What will it actually cost to heat my home each month? With California's push toward electrification, rising PG&E rates, and generous heat pump rebates, the answer isn't as simple as 'gas is always cheaper.' Let's break down the real numbers for Bay Area homeowners.
Should you keep your gas furnace as backup, or go fully electric? Here's how to decide for Bay Area homes.
Compare for different Bay Area home types: older bungalows, Eichlers, townhomes, ADUs, condos.
When to choose ductless systems, installation requirements, and cost-benefit analysis.
Comparing Gree and Daikin ductless systems? See efficiency ratings, reliability, warranty, and pricing side-by-side for Bay Area homes.
Comparing Gree budget units to Mitsubishi premium systems? See detailed specs, features, and what Bay Area homeowners actually need.
Comparing two premium ductless brands? Both are excellent—here's what makes each unique for Bay Area homeowners.
Comparing all three major heat pump brands? Here's the complete breakdown of Gree, Daikin, and Mitsubishi for Bay Area homeowners.
Comparing major ducted HVAC brands? See detailed specs, efficiency, reliability, warranty, and pricing for Rheem, American Standard, and Lennox.
Comparing two premium HVAC brands? See detailed efficiency, features, reliability, warranty, and pricing for Carrier and American Standard systems in the Bay Area.
