HVAC Installation for Eichler Homes in Concord

When people think of Eichler homes in the East Bay, many people think of Walnut Creek or Oakland Hills, but Concord has the third largest number of Eichlers in the East Bay. There are 187 Eichler homes in three different neighborhoods – Rancho del Diablo, Rancho de los Santos, and Parkwood Estates.

Rancho del Diablo is a community near Wilson Lane of about fifty homes built in 1963 by Claude Oakland and Jones & Emmons. These homes combine aesthetics and functionality, and still feel modern, while evocating their mid-century aura.

Rancho de los Santos is the second Eichler neighborhood in Concord, built in 1963 and 1964, along West St and Salem St, as it moves towards Mendocino Drive. These Eichlers feature A-frame roofs with an atrium, and flat roofs with no atrium.

Parkwood Estates is a community of Eichler homes about two miles to the west, built in 1964, bordered by Concord Community Park and Babel Lane. These Eichlers are on Gainsborough, Barrington, and Merridan Drives. These models feature a variety of floor plans, most of these have radiant heating. The three variations are A-frame, peaked non-atrium and a peaked atrium model.

All three of these East Bay Eichler neighborhoods have the innovative mid-century designs and the Concord vibe. Every Eichler homeowner in Concord understands the need to preserve the architectural integrity and vision of Joesph Eichler’s designs.

These classic homes carry the hallmark features of the Bay Area Eichlers, connecting the interior and exterior and inviting nature in, featuring full length windows and unique architecture.

Ductless HVAC Installation in Your Concord Eichler Home

If you own an Eichler home in any of the Concord neighborhoods, Ventwerx HVAC has a proven process of ductless HVAC installation that won’t affect the visual aesthetics or structural integrity of your home.

Central air conditioning is not a feasible solution for East Bay Eichler homes, as these homes do not have space to install ductwork to move air. Most mid-century Eichler homes have open beam rafters, and no attics, meaning a more nuanced solution is necessary.

The ideal solution is ductless heating and cooling. Ductless HVAC systems function as heat pumps, which move heat energy from one environment to another. Instead of relying on large, unsightly ductwork to move forced air, ductless heating and cooling uses a more streamlined method. This system is easy to install and it will not alter the original structural make-up of your home.

With ductless HVAC, a three to four-inch hole in the wall is used to for the conduit connecting the indoor evaporator units and outdoor condenser units. Different rooms have air handling units mounted inconspicuously on the wall to provide heated or cooled air to different rooms, or “zones”.

Refrigerant is cycled through the lines within the conduit from the outdoor condensing unit to the indoor unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior space

Eichler HVAC Installation for Concord and the East Bay

Eichler homes are known for their timeless, beautiful, modern architectural design. All Eichlers were designed without traditional ductwork, so installing a ductless HVAC system is the practical solution to add climate control while preserving the integrity of the home.

Ventwerx HVAC is a specialist in Bay Area Eichler ductless air conditioning installation. We’ve done more Eichler HVAC installations than anyone else serving the East Bay. Our team knows how to install ductless heating and cooling in your mid-century home without compromising any of your home’s beauty.

If you would like a consultation for installing ductless HVAC on your East Bay Eichler home, contact us via our website.