Alpine Ductless Heating and Air Conditioning

Our team is proud to support the energy needs of homeowners and businesses in the counties of Thurston, Mason, Lewis, South King and Pierce, including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Tenino, Yelm, Rainier, Rochester, Chehalis, Centralia, Shelton, Puyallup, Tacoma, Parkland, Lakewood, Federal Way, Renton and surrounding areas. Not on this list? Give us a call!

Ductless systems come in many sizes to meet the needs of your home or business, and we'll help you get the right unit installed. Common sizes for indoor units are 6k/7k, 9k, 12k, 18k, and 24k BTUs. More than one outdoor unit may be necessary for buildings with multiple zones.

Ductless technology has been around since the 1970s. With proper maintenance and care, a ductless system can perform for up to 20 years or more (Several of the major manufacturers have even increased their warranties up to 12 years). Many of the systems installed during the 1980’s are still functioning well today!

Yes, ductless heat pumps work very well in cold weather. Your mini-split can usually heat to a low outdoor temp of -5 degrees, or in some cases lower. Its efficiency keeps your home comfortable on its own most of the time. However, on those extremely cold days, if you feel your ductless system needs a boost, you can run your backup heating system in addition to or instead of it. Although running only your ductless system will be the most efficient, adding a backup heating system on the coldest of days is okay, too. It ultimately depends on your comfort preference.

Ductless mini-splits are good for both heating and cooling your home. A ductless system will keep you and your family warm in the winter and cool all summer long.

Our customers that install a new ductless system see a major reduction in their heating costs throughout the year, often saving 25%–50% or more on monthly heating bills during the cold winter months. Ductless systems also provide cooling during the summer, making them an incredibly versatile choice for Pacific Northwest homes.

A ductless heat pump is a powerful system and one that can heat or cool and entire house. With the right size system for your home, you can heat or cool the basement to the attic, depending on your needs. Your ductless installer will help you determine the system capacity you need.

The system is easily controlled with a remote control that adjusts temperature or switches between heat and A/C. You can also opt for a wall mounted control.

Ductless systems are ideal for replacing or supplementing inefficient electric baseboard, forced air, wood stoves and propane or kerosene space heaters. A cost-effective installation in a small house might consist of a single system serving the main area of the house, while leaving existing electric baseboards in bedrooms and bathrooms. Ductless systems are also great for: Homes Using Propane as a Primary Heating Source Room Additions New Construction

While a ductless system can be used as a primary heat source, we encourage you to keep existing electric heating units as a supplement to your ductless system in case of extreme weather conditions or in hard-to-reach extremities of the home. We can go over all of this when we come to your house for a free consultation.

Yes! They are the most eco friendly and efficient option available! Ductless systems operate using 25% to 50% (or more) less energy than electric resistance and forced air systems, making them one of the most eco-friendly choices available. Modern ductless systems have ultra-high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER) between 20 and 27, and Heating Seasonal Performance Factors (HSPF) between 10 and 12.5. Some new systems provide SEER ratings over 30 and HSPF values of more than 14 – almost unheard of even just a few years ago.