How long does it take to install air conditioning unit

Q: Are AC units hard to install?

Installing a central AC system is hard work. Youll probably be required to do a lot of manual labour, including lifting heavy equipment, pouring a concrete foundation and even getting under the house. If this is not your idea of fun, you can pass this work over to the professionals.

Q: How long does it take to install a new air conditioner and furnace?

It will usually take a full day (6-10 hours) if youre installing a full system with a furnace and A/C unit, and will occasionally stretch into two days if a lot of modifications are needed.

In Jacksonville, living without a functioning air conditioner is only tolerable during the winter months. The last thing you want is an air conditioner that fails just as temperatures start to rise.

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In-Home Inspection
Installation Timeline
Professional A/C Installations in Jacksonville
So what type of issues can complicate a central air conditioning installation?
Are AC units hard to install?
How much does an air conditioner cost for a 2000 sq ft home?
How long does it take to install a new air conditioner and furnace?

Unfortunately, emergencies can happen—and knowing exactly how long it will take to install a new air conditioner can help as you make unit replacement plans. Read on to learn more about the timeline for an a/c installation and what you can expect from the process.

In-Home Inspection

Prior to scheduling a new unit installation, your HVAC provider will first meet with you and perform an in-home walkthrough. They will evaluate factors such as the square footage of your home, the age of the home, the type and amount of insulation, the electrical panel that powers the unit, and the condition of ductwork.

Following an initial inspection, the air conditioning company provide an estimate for a few different unit options to choose from. The options presented will be units that are going to work best for your home and living conditions. When evaluating each option, be sure to ask about any warranties that come with the unit.

Installation Timeline

Now that you’ve selected your unit replacement, it’s time for installation. The exact amount of time it takes to install a new A/C unit can vary based on a number of factors, including the size of your house, the accessibility of the space where your interior A/C components are stored, the state of the ductwork, and the dimensions of your new A/C. Generally speaking, the average installation will take anywhere from four to eight hours, which means the process of removing the old unit and being able to turn on the new one should be finished within a day.

Professional A/C Installations in Jacksonville

Whether you’re currently in the market for a new A/C or want to learn more about your options for a future replacement, contact A/C Designs. We offer free in-home estimates to homeowners across Northeast Florida, and we work with top manufacturers such as Trane, Goodman, Carrier, and Lennox. As a team, we install over 5,000 new units every year, helping homeowners live more comfortably. Click here to request your free estimate today.

Date: April 30, 2015 |

Categories: Central Air Conditioning

One of the most common questions our customers have is how long will it take to install their new central air conditioner. If it’s a standard installation, without any complications or corrective work that needs to be done, it’s almost always a 1-day job. That’s assuming you already have a forced air furnace and the ductwork in your home. If you’re replacing your existing air conditioner with a new ac unit, one day is certainly enough time complete the job.

If your installation does require work that falls outside of what is considered ‘standard,’ the technicians might still be able to complete the job in one day depending on how much additional work needs to be done, and how complex the problems are. At worst, it shouldn’t take more than 2 days to complete even the most difficult air conditioning installations.

So what type of issues can complicate a central air conditioning installation?

Attic or crawlspace installations
Having to install new ductwork
Difficult access to the furnace
Insufficient access to work around the furnace or coil
Small access spaces can require dismantling your old furnace to remove it
Adding supply air ductwork
Adding return air ductwork
Drilling through concrete walls
Electrical issues
Installing lineset through finished living spaces

These potential complications can also affect the cost to install a central air conditioner. There are too many variables for me to even guess at how much each of them could add to the cost of your installation. If your home does present any of the issues listed above, it becomes even more critical that you choose a reputable, well-known company that provides a written money-back guarantee so you can be confident that the work will be done correctly.

I’d estimate that at least 25% of the installation disasters I’ve seen in the past had one or more complicating factors, and these issues magnify the consequences of poor quality work done by below average technicians exponentially.

Date: April 30, 2015 | By: Doug M.

Are AC units hard to install?

Installing a central AC system is hard work. You'll probably be required to do a lot of manual labour, including lifting heavy equipment, pouring a concrete foundation and even getting under the house. If this is not your idea of fun, you can pass this work over to the professionals.

How much does an air conditioner cost for a 2000 sq ft home?

For a 2,000 square ft home you would want a 4 to 5 ton AC unit and the average installation cost would be around $5,100 with the unit alone costing around $1,980. Read more about these cost factors below. Find the best HVAC contractors in your area. Cost by Home Sq.

How long does it take to install a new air conditioner and furnace?

It will usually take a full day (6-10 hours) if you're installing a full system with a furnace and A/C unit, and will occasionally stretch into two days if a lot of modifications are needed.