How to Prepare for an Air Conditioner Installation

AC Installation Tips & Advice in the Coachella Valley

A new air conditioner is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home. That’s why it’s important that you are fully prepared before you make any major decisions about your next installation. We know that this process can be a bit daunting for some homeowners, so today we’re going to help you through it by talking about how to prepare for an air conditioner installation in your Coachella Valley home!

How to Prepare for an Air Conditioner Installation

1. Choose the right contractor. Choosing the right contractor for your air conditioner installation is just as important as choosing the right system for your home. That’s why before you even consider what air conditioner you want to install, you should make sure that you choose the right people for the job. If your air conditioner is installed improperly, it will suffer from major performance problems, frequent breakdowns and high operating costs even if the system has a high efficiency rating. A high-quality contractor like Hydes will have trained and certified technicians, excellent references from other customers and all the proper licenses and certifications needed to perform the job the right way. We will help you through every step of the installation process so that you can be confident you make the right decisions and that your system will work great and reach its advertised efficiency levels.
2. Learn about SEER ratings. The cost of your new system should certainly be a consideration when you’re choosing an air conditioner, but it should not be the only thing you take into account. Although air conditioners with higher SEER ratings cost more upfront, they cost less money to operate. That’s why before you choose an air conditioner based on its price, you should factor in the amount of money you’ll save in lower cooling bills throughout the lifetime of a system with a high SEER rating. Read more about the new regulations concerning SEER rating efficiency.
3. Ask about advanced features. After choosing the make and model of a new car, you often have the opportunity to add other features like power windows, anti-lock brakes and a navigation system. Similarly when you buy a new air conditioner, there are features that you can add that will improve your system’s comfort and efficiency levels. Some of the best features to consider include two stage cooling, a variable speed air handler, a zoning system, a programmable thermostat, an automatic-delay fan switch and thermal expansion valves. Ask your contractor about what advanced features are available and how you can benefit from each one.
4. Schedule your appointment. After choosing a contractor and carefully considering what air conditioner you’d like to install, it’s time to schedule your installation. In most homes, the new installation will only take about a day, so you can pick a day that’s convenient for you. If some extra work is required, like installing a new duct system, the installation will take a bit longer. Make sure you talk with your contractor about how long your installation is expected to take so that you can plan accordingly.
5. Clear a path. If you choose a high-quality contractor like Hydes, you won’t have to do much on the day of your installation. We’ll make sure to clean up after ourselves so that we leave your home just as it was when we arrived after the installation is complete. If you’d like to help ensure things go smoothly, you can clear a path to your air conditioner so that we can access your old system easily and begin work right away.

If you have any questions about how to prepare for an air conditioner installation, or if you’d like a cooling system serviced or installed in your home, contact Hydes, your Coachella Valley air conditioning contractor.