Commercial DDC (Direct Digital Controls) in Santa Monica | #1 AC Guys

What DDC Does for Santa Monica Buildings

Direct Digital Controls (DDC) connect your HVAC equipment, sensors, and actuators into a unified, intelligent system. With real-time data, optimized sequences, and remote visibility, DDC reduces energy waste, stabilizes comfort, and elevates indoor air quality. For coastal Santa Monica properties exposed to marine layers and salt air, that means reliable ventilation, balanced humidity, and fewer emergency calls.
Better still, DDC helps support California Title 24 and sustainability goals by documenting performance and enabling continuous optimization.

Why Choose #1 AC Guys

• 80+ years of engineering heritage and a 4th-generation family of engineers focused on precision and safety.
• Specialized in commercial systems and complex, large-scale, or phased projects.
• Factory-trained at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China).
• Open-protocol expertise: BACnet/IP & MS/TP, Modbus RTU & TCP, and LonWorks for multi-vendor integration.
• Mission-first approach: healthier indoor air for healthier lives—without sacrificing uptime or efficiency.

Our Commercial DDC Services in Santa Monica

• DDC Design & Engineering: Load analysis, zoning strategy, sequence of operations (SOO), controls submittals, and as-builts.
• Retrofit & Integration: Replace legacy controls, integrate disparate equipment, and modernize graphics without full system rip-and-replace.
• Programming & Graphics: Intuitive dashboards, alarms, trends, and reporting so your team can act fast and with confidence.
• Commissioning & Re-Commissioning: Point-to-point verification, functional testing, and tuning that proves performance.
• IAQ & Ventilation Strategy: CO₂, PM2.5, VOC, and humidity monitoring with demand-control ventilation for healthier spaces.
• Energy Optimization: Scheduling, setpoint resets, static pressure optimization, economizer logic, and analytics-driven tuning.
• Operations Training: Hands-on training and SOPs tailored to your staff’s skill levels.
• Lifecycle Support: Preventive maintenance, remote support, and timely upgrades to keep your BAS secure and dependable.

Technologies and Protocols We Work With

We deploy open architectures that preserve your options as your facilities evolve. Whether your portfolio includes VRF/heat pump systems, VAV air distribution, DOAS, boilers, or cooling towers, we align devices through open protocols for a single, cohesive BAS. This avoids vendor lock-in and simplifies expansions and service.
Security and resilience are built in with role-based access, segmented networks, and best practices for remote connectivity.

Industries We Serve

• Class A and creative offices along the Santa Monica coastline
• Healthcare clinics and medical office buildings
• Hospitality, retail, and mixed-use developments
• Education and public facilities
• Industrial, labs, and tech campuses

Our Delivery Process

• Assessment & Strategy: We survey equipment, controls, and sequences; then map goals, risks, and ROI.
• Engineering & Submittals: Detailed SOO, points lists, panel layouts, and network topologies reduce change orders.
• Installation & Programming: Clean wiring, verified terminations, and readable naming conventions for lifecycle clarity.
• Commissioning: Trend-based tuning, alarm rationalization, and acceptance testing with transparent reports.
• Handover & Training: Clear guides, on-site walk-throughs, and KPIs that track comfort and energy wins.

Maintenance That Prevents Problems

Our preventive care includes sensor calibration, sequence reviews, firmware updates, and seasonal retuning. Remote monitoring spots drift early, while trend analysis highlights opportunities for additional savings and IAQ improvements. The result: more uptime, fewer surprises, and predictable budgets.

Healthier Air Is Our Mission

Healthy air drives clear thinking, better productivity, and occupant satisfaction. We engineer DDC strategies that verify ventilation rates, control humidity, and filter air effectively—so your teams and guests feel the difference every day.

Local to Santa Monica, Serving Greater Los Angeles

Based in Southern California, we proudly serve Santa Monica and the Westside, with rapid response across Los Angeles County—and extended coverage into Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Our commercial focus and coastal experience make us a strong fit for properties that demand both reliability and sophistication.

Let’s Build a Smarter, More Reliable BAS

From retrofit to new construction, from a single building to a multi-site portfolio, #1 AC Guys is equipped to solve even the most complex control challenges. Tell us your goals—comfort, IAQ, energy, compliance—and we will deliver a clear roadmap, a precise installation, and commissioning that proves performance.
Request your Commercial DDC consultation in Santa Monica today.