Multifamily HVAC Services for Sacramento, CA

If you’re looking for a multifamily HVAC contractor, you have choices. So why should you pick CABS Heating and Air Conditioning?

We can’t answer that for you, but we can provide the reasons why we truly believe we’re the right company for your next multifamily heating & cooling project.

Beyond that, we can provide information and considerations to help guide you in your decision, even if you’re outside our service area or decide not to hire CABS for your property.

Let’s dive in with the basics, then we’ll drill down into costs, repairing vs. replacing, and procedures to help streamline the project.

Starting the Process

One of the first questions you’ll be asked is if you’re looking for repairs or new installation. It’s ok if you don’t know yet! We’ll cover that more below.

A diagnostic fee may be required to come out and assess a potential repair. Repairs can run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to thousands of dollars.

From your end, you also need to notify the tenant that there will be a service technician in their apartment or related property. We need to have permission to enter, and this is the landlord’s or managing company’s responsibility.

Repairing or Replacing Equipment?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here, but there are some considerations that can help you make a decision:

• Is it a quick, cheap repair? Repair is probably the better option.
• Is it thousands of dollars? It may be more cost-effective simply to replace the unit at that point.
• How old is the air conditioner, heat pump, or furnace? Anything over about 15 years, the math behind replacing becomes a lot more attractive in the long haul. It will cost more in the short-term but will be less expensive over the next decade or so.

For clarity, we’ve seen systems run for a lot longer than 15 years. We’ve also seen full-scale breakdowns under 10 years that require a replacement, usually from poorly maintained systems. There’s no set rule that applies to all systems.

We’ll talk more about maintenance later, since it’s an important aspect of your multifamily property’s HVAC services.

HVAC Installation for Multifamily Properties

There are two things you’re going to have to nail down with an HVAC company:

1. Your budget
2. Your timeline

Do you have 100 apartment units? 10? 500? The timeline and budget will change drastically.

Your timeline might stretch out over months. Very few HVAC companies have the staffing to simply return to your property, say, 30 days in a row. They have other scheduled work to attend to. So those 30 days of work might be stretched out over 3-4 months, depending on what’s decided.

Here’s a little tip as well: HVAC companies are highly seasonal, and they don’t like doing multifamily work when they’re busiest with calls from other customers. This means that “off-season” projects are often easier to schedule, and can sometimes be paired with discounts.

“Off season” depends on the region of the country you’re in, but for Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas, it usually means Fall and Spring, when the weather isn’t at its cold and hot extremes.

Maintaining and Repairing Heating & Cooling Equipment

If you need repairs, the same caveats apply about notifying the tenant and maintaining the system.

Once it’s working, though, what is your plan for maintenance? Some multifamily properties have staffed handymen who perform basic HVAC maintenance. Depending on their level of expertise, this can save you money or come with significant risk.

Most HVAC companies are happy to work out discounted, bulk maintenance plans for multifamily properties, and this allows you to outsource this skilled work to heating and cooling specialists.

How Much Will It Cost?

A diagnostic fee ranges from $100-$200 for most companies. Repairs can run a few hundred dollars all the way up to thousands of dollars.

Full replacement costs depend on a variety of factors. Economies of scale apply, so the larger your project, the more we can leverage bulk ordering and pass that savings onto our customers.

A broad range you can expect is $2,500 to $6,000 for a new unit, or double that if it’s a full system installation (both heating and cooling).

We’re happy to provide an exact price as well. We believe in price transparency. Just give us a call and we’ll talk through the details with you to get to a final budget.

Why Choose CABS for Your Multifamily HVAC?

Ok, so why should you choose us? Here are a handful of reasons:

1. We’re local to Sacramento. Owned and operated locally, we live in the neighborhoods we serve.
2. Our ratings and reviews are as high as anyone in the city.
3. We have the staffing to meet the needs of a wide variety of multifamily projects.
4. We will work with your timeline and budget to form a plan that works well for everyone.
5. We offer affordable, ongoing service options if needed.
6. We’ve serviced other local multifamily properties.
7. Our pricing and billing is transparent and simple.

The other thing we can offer is hassle-free, no obligation quotes on your next big multifamily project. We have experience with a variety of property types and can put together a plan to best fit your needs. We look forward to working with you!