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Daniel Rose

Our consultant, Edson, was professional and knowledgeable. He helped us weigh our options for our AC needs, and we'd be happy to work with him again.

Charles Minsky

Dr Ductless arrived at exactly when they said they would, they serviced the ductless heater/ air conditioner and left it all in great shape

Andie Ximenes

Extremely professional, great crew that is knowledgeable, respectful, and timely. Deep explanation of everything that they were gonna do as well as explaining how the system works and how to maintain it.

Leila Day

Great team, great communication and beautiful work and care for my home. Would highly recommend. The new units are a huge improvement !

tishika burks

Matthew was very friendly, knowledgeable and I loved that he asked if we were familiar with the product. He also went so far to ask what our vision for the product was before he gave us our option. He didn't force his design on us like people has done before on other projects. I would recommend

Patricia Joyce

Israel is professional and did great work.

Jim Martineau

5-Star Review: Dr. Ductless is Outstanding — We’re SO Happy! We just finished a full Mitsubishi MXZ-5D42NL multi-zone heat pump installation (3 cassettes + forced-air handler with 8 line sets) and are very pleased. This system is super quiet and effective — the best AC and heating all in one. From day one, owner Matthew Alba was professional, respectful, kind, and truly attentive. He listened carefully to our particular needs and desires, then guided us to the perfect system and setup for our home. His expertise and care made the whole decision process easy and enjoyable. Lead foreman Angel (and the entire installation crew) were fantastic. Angel is extremely professional, knowledgeable, kind, and hardworking. The rest of the team was amazingly skilled, worked together like a well-oiled machine, and made the job run smoothly and efficiently. They were all a pleasure to have around — we actually looked forward to seeing them each day. A huge shout-out to Karina and the rest of the office staff too. They were totally on the ball — checking in often, answering every question, and providing all the information we needed. Their coordination made the entire project seamless from start to finish. Dr. Ductless truly shines. We’re very happy with the quality of work, the attention to detail, and the way they treated us like family. We will always use them from now on for any AC or heating needs. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, top-tier HVAC company, look no further — these folks are the real deal. Thank you, Matthew, Angel, Karina, and the whole team!

Ronaldo San Jose

Matthew arrived on time and was very thorough in explaining the service and equipment involved in my project. He was professional and knowledgeable and is highly recommended. Go to him for all your HVAC needs.

Denise Mazzotta

Matthew was very knowledgeable and informative! It was a consultation…not a completed project.

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Certified HVAC Professionals

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Preparing for the Inspection

Clean Your HVAC System

Replace or clean filters and clear debris around your outdoor unit.

Thoroughly clean air ducts and registers to remove dust or any flammable debris.

Clear Vegetation

Trim back plants and remove dry grass or leaves around your outdoor unit to create a defensible space.

Inspect Ductwork

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Upgrade to Wildfire-Ready Equipment

Install spark arresters on outdoor vents.

Consider high-efficiency filters designed to handle smoke and fine particles (such as HEPA filters).

Review Fire Safety Standards

Research local wildfire codes to ensure your HVAC system complies with fire safety regulations.

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