Air Conditioner Installation in Latah

Know your new system before we install it

Few people shop for central air more than once or twice, and the terms can sound like jargon. Single-stage versus variable speed, copper coil versus all-aluminum, a higher SEER2 rating that costs more now and less each month. We explain what each option means for your house and leave the decision to you.

A new install is worth it when you're getting cooling for the first time, when an aging unit keeps needing repairs, or when it relies on R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer made. If fixing it is the better bet, we'll tell you and send you to our AC repair service.

Our hot, dry summer days and cool evenings suit a properly matched system and wear out an oversized one. Correct sizing counts for more than the name on the box.

What your AC installation includes

A load calculation, not a guess

We measure your home and account for insulation, windows, sun exposure and ceiling height. That tells us the capacity you need, so the system runs long enough to pull humidity out and doesn't short-cycle.

Equipment options side by side

You'll see a few matched setups at different efficiency levels. We explain the trade-offs between single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed compressors, and between all-aluminum and copper-tube coils.

New refrigerant lines where needed

Older copper line sets can carry leftover oil and contaminants that shorten the life of a new compressor. We check yours and replace or flush it so the new system starts clean.

Pad, wiring and permit

The outdoor unit sits level on a composite pad that won't crack or settle like old concrete can. We handle the electrical disconnect and pull the permit the job requires.

Startup and a walkthrough

We charge the system to the manufacturer's spec, test temperatures and airflow, and show you how the thermostat and filter work before we leave.

When a new air conditioner makes sense

• It uses R-22 refrigerant

  Many units made before roughly 2010 run on R-22, which is no longer produced. A leak means paying for costly reclaimed refrigerant, so replacing the unit tends to cost less in the long run.

• The repair bills keep coming

  After paying for a compressor, fan motor and coil leak within a few summers, the next repair dollar usually goes further toward a new unit.

• Rooms stay warm

  A worn or undersized unit falls behind on the hottest afternoons. A telltale sign is upstairs bedrooms staying hot well after the thermostat reads its setting.

• Cooling bills rise every summer

  A unit 15 or more years old can draw much more electricity than a current model doing the same cooling.

• Your home has no central air yet

  With a forced-air furnace in place, adding a matched AC is usually straightforward. Homes without one may be better served by a heat pump or ductless mini-splits.

From first visit to first cool evening

1. 1

   Measuring and quoting

   Before anything is ordered, we check the equipment you have now, measure rooms and windows for the load calculation and go over the setups that fit. Your written quote lists the equipment and the labor as separate lines.

2. 2

   Protecting your home

   On install day we lay drop cloths along the path to the furnace and keep the work area tidy. Most replacements are finished in a single day.

3. 3

   Removal and setup

   We recover the old refrigerant properly, remove the old unit, set the new pad and condenser, and install the indoor coil on your furnace.

4. 4

   Testing and cleanup

   We pull a deep vacuum on the lines, charge the system, check every reading and haul away the old equipment. Then we walk you through how everything works.

What sets the price of your installation

We don't put a number on a new system until we've measured your house, because two homes of similar size can need very different equipment. The factors below push the price one way or the other. Each one shows up as its own line on your written quote, so you can see exactly where the money goes.

System size

A larger home or one with lots of west-facing glass needs more capacity, which means a bigger condenser and coil.

Efficiency and compressor type

Higher SEER2 ratings and variable-speed compressors cost more upfront. They run quieter, hold steadier temperatures and use less electricity each month.

Coil and refrigerant choices

Newer systems use refrigerants like R-454B, and coil materials vary by model. We'll explain which matches your furnace and how it affects price and durability.

Line set and electrical work

Reusing a clean, properly sized line set saves money. A longer run, a new disconnect or an electrical panel update adds to the job.

Furnace compatibility

If your furnace is near the end of its life, pairing the AC with a furnace installation at the same time can save a second visit.