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Winter 2026

Heat Pump for Heating This Winter?

An honest repair-or-replace call, not a pitch: if your furnace passes inspection with years left, keep it — a heat pump is a bigger purchase than a repair, and we'll say so. But if it fails, or the repair quote starts closing in on replacement money, a heat pump heats your home with electricity instead of gas — moving heat indoors rather than burning fuel — and it's the same system that cools you in summer.

A 2-ton, 3-room system, installed

$10,950 – $11,850

Equipment, standard labor, city permit and HERS testing included. A free in-home visit confirms the exact number in writing.

Where it isn't the answer: a young furnace with healthy ducts is usually worth repairing, and if your panel can't carry the load, a new dedicated circuit adds $1,100 – $1,225. We'll tell you which side you're on before you spend a dollar.

Heat pump in heating mode: the outdoor unit absorbs heat from the outside air and the indoor head releases it as warm air into the room.
In heating mode the outdoor unit pulls heat out of the outside air and the indoor head releases it as warm air. Tri-Valley winters rarely get cold enough to slow one down.
  • Heats and cools

    One system for the whole year — no separate AC to buy or maintain.

  • No gas, no combustion

    Nothing burns, so there's no carbon monoxide risk and no flue to service.

  • Room-by-room control

    Heat the rooms you actually use instead of the whole house.

Labor & Manufacturer Warranty

Every installation comes with a labor guarantee and the manufacturer's limited parts warranty — and a maintenance plan extends your labor coverage to five years.

🛡 Single-Zone Mini Splits

Standard single-zone systems

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    1-year labor warranty — full installation labor coverage, included at no extra cost.

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    5-year limited parts warranty — manufacturer coverage on mechanical and electrical components.

Extend labor coverage to 5 years with a maintenance plan — $180/year.

🛡 Multi-Zone, Premium & Central AC

Multi-zone systems, premium single-zone equipment, and central AC systems

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    1-year labor warranty — full installation labor coverage, included at no extra cost.

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    10-year limited parts warranty — manufacturer coverage on mechanical and electrical components.

Extend labor coverage to 5 years with a maintenance plan — $250/year.

Permitted, HERS-verified installation keeps your manufacturer warranty valid.

Documented annual maintenance is required to keep both the extended labor coverage and the manufacturer's parts warranty valid. Coverage does not include failures due to power surges, lack of maintenance, or “Acts of God” (e.g., fire, flood, or extreme weather).

Multi-Zone Mini Split Install

One outdoor condenser, multiple indoor heads — efficient, room-by-room comfort from a single system.

Multi-head outdoor condenser unit
Indoor mini split head
Indoor mini split head
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What Our Customers Say

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Anup N.

Anup N.

2 months ago · Menlo Park, CA

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I had BK and Jose show up today to look at my mini split after it started leaking water from the front the unit. I had a different shop come in yesterday who looked at the same issue and quoted me 15k to replace it telling me the shower pan is broken. I immediately knew I was being taken a for a ride. I thanked them and called Vargas the next day. I didn't know much about Vargas to be honest but I felt their pricing on website for mini splits seemed much more reasonable. They came in today, they diagnosed the issue, cleaned up all the wet components, serviced it clean and reassured me the unit was doing great and were on their way. This is what professional, honest service looks and sounds like. I was deeply impressed and promised them I would call them for future service and repairs. They look like an honest shop and we need more of them. So call them. Tip them as I did for a great and honest service. This is not a paid review. I am just a happy customer who got saved from getting ripped off because of Vargas.

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Our Services

What We Do

Whether it's a quick fix or a full install, we've got you covered.

Serving Livermore, Fremont, Pleasanton, Dublin & the Tri-Valley

How We Install It Right

The Checkpoints That Make or Break a Mini Split

Most install failures are invisible on day one. Here's the rigor that keeps your system at full capacity for years.

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No kinks as we run the line set

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Why it matters: A single kink restricts refrigerant flow and quietly kills the system's capacity — you pay for a 3-ton system and get the output of a 2-ton one.

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Mini Split Questions, Answered

Straight answers — no jargon, no pressure.

How fast can you install a mini split?

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Most single-zone installs are completed in a single day. Because we stock 200+ units in our own warehouse, there's no waiting weeks for equipment — we schedule, we show up, we install.

Do I need to add ductwork?

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No — that's the main benefit of a mini split. We mount the indoor unit on the wall and run a small refrigerant line to the outdoor condenser. No ducts, no demolition.

Can I cool just one room?

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Yes. Single-zone mini splits are perfect for additions, ADUs, garage conversions, sunrooms, or any room that's hard to cool with central air. Multi-zone systems handle whole homes.

Do you offer financing?

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Yes — approved homeowners can finance their installation with flexible monthly payment options. Ask us for details during your free in-home quote.

What brands do you carry?

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We stock major brands including Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, and LG. Our in-stock inventory means fast install — no waiting weeks for equipment.

Do you pull permits?

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Yes — every install includes permits and inspections so your system is up to code and your warranty stays valid.

What areas do you serve?

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Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Fremont, San Leandro, Hayward, Oakland, Milpitas, San Jose, and Tracy.

$149 Furnace Tune-UpBook Your Tune-Up

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  • ✓Flat $149 — the price on the sign is the price you pay.
  • ✓Full safety check: heat exchanger, burners, gas pressure, CO reading.
  • ✓Every reading written down and left with you.
  • ✓5-star rated by local homeowners.

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