AC-01 · service
Air conditioning
A condenser, a matched coil and a charge set by the gauges, not by the label. Most replacements are running by mid-afternoon on the day we start.
What is included
On every job, no upsell.
- Manual J load calculation on the laptop, shown to you
- Matched condenser and evaporator coil, new line set where the old one is undersized
- New pad, disconnect and whip; surge protector on the condenser
- Refrigerant charge set by superheat and subcooling, readings on the invoice
- Static pressure measured before and after; a duct note if it is high
- City permit, HERS duct-leakage test and final inspection handled by us
How it goes
From site walk to final.
- Day 0
Site walk
We measure the house, the ducts and the electrical. Written scope with model numbers the same day.
- Week 1
Permit
Santa Clara building permit filed online. Usually issued inside a week.
- Week 2
Install day
Old unit out by 9, pad and line set by noon, coil and condenser running by 3. Vacuum to 500 microns before charge.
- Week 2
Test
HERS rater tests the ducts; the city inspects. You get the readings and the manuals in one email.
Recent work
Two jobs like yours.
Questions
Asked on most site walks.
Should I replace the furnace at the same time?
If the furnace is over 15 years old or the coil has to be replaced anyway, usually yes: the labor overlaps and you get one matched system. We show you both scopes.
How long does an AC install take?
One day for a straight replacement. Two if the line set runs through finished walls or the electrical needs upgrading.
Do you work on Eichlers and homes with no attic?
Yes. Those usually point to ductless or a slim-duct heat pump; we size it room by room.