An air conditioner installation is not a DIY process, but you will still have plenty of planning before the AC installation begins. This guide will take you through each step from conceptualization to completion.
Step 1: Finding the Right AC Installer
You can Google “AC installers near me,” but look at review scores and ratings carefully. Discuss your plans and your needs in detail, and determine a schedule for the work to begin.
The technician will perform an inspection to make sure you have the infrastructure to support a new AC system, including electrical readiness tests and any issues with insulation or airflow to consider.
Step 2: Choose the Right System
An AC system that’s too small will never cool your house and will run constantly. Conversely, a system that’s too big will cool your home so fast that it will shut off before it’s had a chance to lower the humidity. An experienced installation company will help you get into the Goldilocks zone with a system that’s just right.
You’ll also decide between a traditional central AC system or a heat pump/split system. Old-school air conditioners generate cool air that gets pumped through ducts. Heat pumps transfer heat from one location to another thanks to a system that uses separate outdoor and indoor units connected by refrigeration lines.
This choice will determine whether you have a series of ducts and vents or multiple air handlers and can dramatically impact the length and invasiveness of an installation.
Step 3: System Location
An AC unit installation requires a rigid, secure surface for the outdoor unit. It will have to be close enough to the house for lines to get run for refrigerant, power, and possibly ductwork but far enough away that it doesn’t have restricted airflow.
Step 4: Create an Ideal Workspace
Once you know what type of system you’ll purchase and where you want to install it, you’ll then prepare your home for the work to begin. Clear away bushes or tree branches from the outdoor unit location, especially if the unit will be resting on a new concrete slab.
Create paths indoors by moving furniture, appliances, shelves, art, etc., so the workers can quickly and easily access workspaces. You will likely need to cover larger pieces of furniture with plastic sheets or tarps to prevent construction debris and dust from covering them.
Step 5: Plan for the Disruption
An AC installation can take several days or more. You’ll need to take the pets and kids out of the house, not just because they can disrupt the workers, but because the construction process can release harmful materials into the air and introduce dangerous situations for unsupervised children and animals.
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Push through the installation process and you’ll get to enjoy cool, comfy air all summer long. To make the installation as easy and stress-free as possible, go with the experts, the Home Service Nerds! We’ll work with you to find the right system for your home and craft the best schedule to fit with your busy life.
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