We recommend replacing your air conditioning system every 8-15 years. However, this depends on a lot of different variables – if your air conditioning unit is properly installed and maintained, it could serve you for even longer. It also depends on what type of system you have and the particular make and model. All of that said, we can’t emphasize enough how proper maintenance can help your air conditioning system to run for years to come.

Please ensure that the path is clear from the entry of your home to where the air conditioning unit will be installed. It’s also a good idea to ensure that the furnace room is accessible, as well as the area outside your home where the unit will be. The best ways to prepare depend on your home and what type of unit is being installed, so you should ask about this during your in-home assessment.

A proper air conditioning installation should never be rushed. We generally are able to install a new unit in 4 to 6 hours, but this depends on things like whether the installation areas are accessible or if there is an old unit that needs to be uninstalled. We also factor in what kind of system we are installing.

While it’s not totally necessary for you to be home during the installation, we do recommend it. That way, you can let us in upon arrival, and at the end of the installation, we can show you how to properly operate your new system. The technician who just installed your new unit is usually best equipped to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

How long it takes and how much it costs to complete the work that you’ve requested depends almost entirely on what work that is. If you are purchasing only a small accessory package, this will not take as long or cost as much as a larger one, which could include things like ventilation and ductwork.