AC Replacement in Bedford, Texas
Nobody wants to buy a new air conditioner. When the numbers say it is time, we make the decision simple and the install clean.
Repair or Replace
The question comes down to three things: how old the unit is, what the repair costs, and what it costs to run. A compressor on a 14 year old R-22 system is usually the end of the road, because you are putting a big part into equipment that is already at the end of its life and uses refrigerant that is expensive to get. A blower motor on a 9 year old system is a repair.
When you call us for a repair and the unit is a candidate for replacement, you get both prices on the same visit. No second appointment, no salesperson.
Sized to the House, Not the Old Unit
A lot of systems out here were oversized when they went in. An oversized unit cools the air fast, shuts off before it pulls the humidity out, and leaves the house feeling clammy at 74 degrees. We do a load calculation on the house before we pick equipment. Square footage, windows, attic insulation, which way the house faces.
What the Install Includes
- Load calculation and equipment selection
- Removal and disposal of the old condenser and coil
- New outdoor unit, matched indoor coil, and line set flush or replacement
- New pad, disconnect, and whip as needed
- Pressure test, vacuum, and factory charge verification
- New thermostat if you want one
- Start-up with readings recorded and left with you
Brands We Install
We install the mainstream residential lines: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and American Standard among them. The brand matters less than the install. A well installed mid-range system outlasts a badly installed premium one, so that is where the attention goes.
Questions People Ask
- Should I repair or replace my AC unit?
- Weigh the age of the unit, the repair cost and what it costs to run. Under ten years old with a moderate repair, fix it. Over twelve to fifteen years with a compressor or coil failure, replacement usually wins. We give you both prices on the same visit.
- How much does AC replacement cost in Texas?
- The number depends on the size of the system, the efficiency rating, whether the indoor coil and line set need replacing, and how hard the install is. We price it after a load calculation on your house, not from a chart, and you get it in writing.
- How long does an AC unit last in Texas?
- Twelve to fifteen years is typical here. Systems in this area run harder and longer than in milder climates, and units that were never maintained tend to land on the short end of that range.
- Do you replace the indoor unit too?
- Usually the indoor coil is replaced along with the outdoor unit so the two are matched, which is what the efficiency rating assumes. The furnace or air handler is replaced only if it is also at the end of its life. We tell you which applies.