AC Installation in Arlington, TX
A comprehensive AC installation step by step guidebook. Read how our HVAC technicians conduct heating and air installations.
AC Installs
If you are just settling in, you may want to kick back with a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. The process for a new HVAC install is a long and arduous task that spans many man-hours. Keep in mind that this is a definitive guide for the complete process. Often, people are astonished by all that is involved when they ask us.
Mr. Murphy goes on to say
that these “fast” new AC installs will cost extensively more in the long
run. The homeowner will pay more in electrical costs over the life of the
system when these corners are cut.
Like most things we
purchase in life, we end up getting what we pay for. I know when I buy
something that offers certain comforts, I expect it to deliver those comforts.
As you will soon learn, the installation process for a new heating and air
system is not for the faint of heart. A lot of work is involved in the process.
After you read through this guide you will have a new understanding with why some
HVAC companies’ prices vary significantly.
One last thing, this is
a guide on how our Metro Express Service technicians perform new AC Installs.
It is not a do-it-yourself guide. Licensed
and experienced heating and air professionals should always perform new AC
installs. You will understand why once you have read through the entire guide.
What Does AC Installation Involve?
Nowadays, it seems like
new technologies are devised almost every day. It seems like older technologies
are expanded upon and go through innovations almost every other day as well. A lot
of things can change in just ten short years. Just imagine what has changed in
the past thirty years.
As of writing this,
thirty years ago no one was browsing the web and hardly anyone had cell phones. The first browser did not launch to the
public until April 30th, 1993 and in 1991 Motorola unveiled the
first hand-sized digital mobile phone. Today, most existing heating and air
systems that we replace throughout Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth, TX are between
ten to 30 years old.
Present-day central air
systems are bigger than their predecessors. The reasoning behind this is
bulkier coils means more efficiency. The
size of modern-day systems can possibly pose a problem when a homeowner is
looking to upgrade. These new units may
not be able to fit in the current location of the old unit.
In instances such as
this, the HVAC unit may need to be relocated. Which also means that ductwork may also need
to be moved. This is chiefly true when there is state, or manufacturer rules on
regarding clearance surrounding the system. Unfortunately, this can bring about
additional installation costs. However,
there is a silver lining in the fact that present-day systems offset these
costs due to being much more efficient.
STEP
1
Home Estimate
So, you have decided
that it is time to upgrade your old central heating and air. The first step Metro
Express Service will take is ending an estimator to your home. They are responsible
with gathering relevant information on your existing system to provide you with
a detailed proposal. Once you agree the
information will be sent to our installation crew.
What information does
the HVAC estimator gather?
The estimator will
gather many important facts about your home to determine what HVAC system will
be best. As an example, number of windows, number of rooms, and outside foliage
will determine the size of the AC unit. The estimator will also determine if specialized
equipment will also be needed before the install crew arrives. Furthermore, a
permit will need to be obtained before installation begins.
