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AC installation and repair used to be an afterthought in Western Washington — not anymore. Heat waves have made cooling standard, and most wet-side installs today are heat pumps or ductless mini-splits doing double duty for heat and AC.
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If your home has good ducts, adding central AC or a ducted heat pump is cleanest. No ducts (common in older wet-side homes with radiators or baseboards) usually means ductless mini-splits — no duct construction, room-by-room control.
Yes — mechanical and often electrical permits. Reputable installers include them in the quote.
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