San Jose
Air Care Heating & Cooling completed a complete HVAC system replacement in San Jose, CA 95128, upgrading the home from an older gas furnace and air conditioner to a modern heat pump system with all-new R-8 insulated ductwork and a new attic fan.
Air Care provides heat pump installation in San Jose, CA and throughout the Bay Area.
Location
Residential · San Jose, CA 95128
Project Type
Complete Heat Pump & Ductwork Replacement
Equipment
Heat Pump System
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric
Installation Team
Mark & Juan
The home relied on an older gas furnace and air conditioner paired with aging ductwork. Even with new equipment, the existing duct system could not properly distribute conditioned air throughout the house.
Rather than replacing equipment alone, we recommended a complete comfort system: a high-efficiency heat pump, an entirely new R-8 insulated duct system, balancing dampers, and a new attic fan to exhaust accumulated attic heat.
Mark and Juan removed the existing furnace, air conditioner, and old ductwork, then installed a new high-efficiency heat pump system along with an entirely new R-8 insulated duct system designed to properly distribute conditioned air. Balancing dampers were installed so airflow can be adjusted throughout the house so each area can receive the appropriate amount of conditioned air rather than relying on the equipment alone to solve comfort issues. A new attic fan was added to help exhaust heat from the attic.
The homeowner now has more than just new HVAC equipment — they have a complete comfort system. The new heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling, while the R-8 ductwork and balancing dampers help deliver proper airflow throughout the house. The new attic fan also helps remove excess heat from the attic, completing a comprehensive upgrade designed around the home’s overall comfort and performance.
The new attic fan installed on this project is part of our attic fan installation services.
Even with new equipment, the existing duct system could not properly distribute conditioned air throughout the house, so the project included an entirely new R-8 insulated duct system alongside the heat pump. Balancing dampers allow airflow to be adjusted throughout the home, and the new attic fan helps exhaust accumulated heat from the attic itself.
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The gas furnace and older air conditioner were replaced with a high-efficiency heat pump and new R-8 insulated ductwork. Energy savings were not quantified for this project.
Actual energy use depends on the equipment, installation, ductwork, usage, and utility rates. We review expected performance for your specific system rather than quoting a fixed savings number.
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Air Care Heating & Cooling helped a homeowner in San Jose, CA 95126 replace an approximately 20-year-old HVAC system that was no longer turning on. The homeowner had recently moved into the home and found Air Care through the Diamond Certified directory. After our technician evaluated the existing HVAC system, the homeowner decided to replace it because of the expected repair costs and existing system design issues. Air Care installed a new heat pump system, replaced the existing ductwork with an all-new duct system, and created two comfort zones within the home.
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