Cupertino has a large number of Eichler homes with 223 Eichlers located in the area bordered by Stevens Creek Blvd, Lawrence Expressway , and Miller Avenue. The Fairgrove neighborhood, framed by Miller Avenue, Bollinger Road, Phil Lane, and South Tantau Avenue has a high concentration of early Eichlers, built in 1960 and 1961.
Though these homes are in a prime location, only miles from the Apple Campus, these are still some of the more affordable homes in Cupertino, offering a lot of value for the price.
These homes were built in two phases, the first in 1960, east of Hyde Avenue, mostly 3-bedroom floorplans with smaller square footage. These are mostly courtyard models, none of the 1960 models were atrium models. The second phase was built in 1961, west of Hyde Avenue, with both courtyard and atrium models, mostly three-bedroom plans, with some four-bedroom floor plans as well.
In 2001, the City of Cupertino, working with the Fairgrove Neighborhood Eichler Integrity Committee, adopted The Eichler Guidelines, encouraging Eichler homeowners to preserve the identity of the Eichler neighborhood. This was one of the very first Eichler neighborhoods to adopt such guidelines, pushing other neighborhoods to pursue similar goals.
Why Eichler Homes Require Ductless HVAC
Eichler homes have a distinctive design, using open-room space, floor to ceiling floor windows, glass transoms, outside courtyards, atria, and walk-out patios. The Eichler style is often referred to as mid-century modern or post-WWII modern architecture. Many of the 11,000 Eichler homes built in California from 1949 to 1972 were built in the Bay Area, including the first one in Sunnyvale.
One big difference between Joseph Eichler’s homes and traditional ranch homes is the lack of ductwork that central air conditioning systems rely upon. Central air conditioning is not a viable option because adding ductwork to an Eichler home would destroy the entire effect of the open design and architecture.
This is why Ventwerx HVAC relies on ductless heating and cooling, which uses mounted air handlers to redistribute heated or cooled air. These “mini-split” systems heat and cool different “zones” in the home, redistributing heat energy using a heat pump. Ductless systems use thin insulated refrigerant lines to move the thermal energy, instead of bulky, space-consuming ductwork. This makes ductless HVAC an unobtrusive choice for Eichler homes in Cupertino and the South Bay.
Ventwerx Has Unparalleled Experience in Eichler HVAC Installation
If you own an Eichler home, why should you choose Ventwerx HVAC to install your mini-split heating and cooling system? Simply put, our team has more experience installing ductless mini-splits in Eichler homes than any other South Bay HVAC company.
Our key team members have been together for well over ten years. We’ve established tight working relationships with roofing and electrical companies here in Cupertino. Our HVAC team has an established process for installing your mini-split AC system, without damaging your roof, your electrical, or any other aspect of your Eichler home.
We’ve been a member of the Eichler network for many years, and we’re a preferred HVAC contractor for Eichler homes. These are compelling reasons why Ventwerx HVAC is the premier choice for ductless mini-split installation in South Bay Eichler homes.
Eichler HVAC Installation for Cupertino and the South Bay
Eichler homes are known for their timeless, beautiful, modern architectural design. Eichlers were designed without traditional ductwork, so installing a ductless HVAC system is the practical solution to add air conditioning without altering the original architecture.
Ventwerx HVAC is a specialist in South Bay Eichler ductless air conditioning installation. We’ve done more Eichler HVAC installations than anyone else in the South 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.