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Tech-enabled heat pump contractor that cuts costs by 60%
Electric Air is a tech-enabled contractor for heat pump installations that cuts costs by 60%. Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat American homes with a $53B annual market opportunity.
Electric Air positions itself as a tech-enabled HVAC contractor specializing in heat pumps for homes in the SF Bay Area, offering installation, service, and online quotes with a focus on energy efficiency and potential savings. They emphasize customized, ducted or ductless solutions, warranties, rebates, and a quick installation process. The company markets itself on cost savings and financing options through partner programs.
The product is a heat pump-based HVAC solution for homes, with options for both ducted heat pumps (drop-in replacement for gas furnaces) and ductless minisplit systems. It includes energy-efficient heating/cooling, hot water heat pump options, NEC electrical and ACCA Manual J calculations, tailored duct work assessment, and a maintenance plan with warranties (2-year standard, extendable to 10 years) plus 60-day guarantee. The process includes an online quote, a virtual site visit for initial tailoring, licensed installation, and ongoing support with warranties and rebates (up to $3,000+ for homeowners) and financing through GoGreen California and Peninsula Clean Energy.
Who it’s for: Homes in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions, with options for ducted or ductless systems and interest in rebates/financing for HVAC upgrades.
Customers: Trusted by 120+ home owners
References to Google reviews (5.0) and 120+ homeowners served; mentions of rebates/financing programs and a 60-day guarantee imply traction and some level of market validation.
Jeremy is the co-founder and CEO of Electric Air, on a mission to lower the cost of heat pumps for a brighter future. He is a renewable energy engineer with over a decade of experience working on heat pump systems. He's a two-time Y Combinator founder, having started Boundary Layer Technologies (W19).
Former aerospace and Tesla engineer, passionate about building better residential heat pumps.
Helios replaces your home's furnace with a heat pump, saving you money and helping the environment!
Helios installs residential heat pump systems in the US at set prices, offering a system that provides heating and cooling with a simplified installation process designed to lower overall costs. They target homeowners replacing or upgrading furnaces or adding air conditioning, and highlight a flat-rate quote model and collaboration with licensed local contractors.
From the original launch (Jul 2023) — may be outdated.
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