AC Replacement · Reno, NV
AC Replacement in Reno, NV
In Reno a cooling system faces hot, dry summers, dust and wind, and it often shares ducts with a furnace that runs half the year. Replacing it is a chance to get the whole setup right.
Request an HVAC technicianSigns it's time
Repairs every summer, rising power bills, rooms that never cool and a system that runs nonstop on ordinary days are the common signs. Heavy corrosion or a refrigerant leak on an older unit is another.
Sizing from the house
A load calculation looks at the home's size, windows, shade, insulation and ducts. Homes in the foothills and homes on open valley lots can need very different capacity.
AC or heat pump
A heat pump cools in summer and heats on milder winter days, with a furnace or backup heat for cold nights. A straight AC paired with a gas furnace is the traditional setup.
Matching the furnace
The indoor coil should match the outdoor unit and the furnace blower. An old furnace may limit how well a new AC performs.
Dust and wind
Ask about coil guards, placement out of the prevailing wind and a solid pad so the unit doesn't settle in sandy soil.
Altitude
Reno sits at high elevation, which affects some equipment ratings, especially gas furnaces. Your contractor should account for it.
Permits
A licensed contractor should pull the permit and arrange the inspection.
Comparing quotes
Look for model numbers, efficiency ratings, duct work and warranty terms in writing.
Get a quote
Tell the contractor about the home, the current system and any rooms that never feel right. Send a request and an HVAC contractor will get in touch.
Timing
Replacing in spring or fall gives you more choice than an emergency in July.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does an AC replacement take?
- Many swaps take a day. Duct or furnace changes can add time.
- Should I replace my furnace at the same time?
- If it's old too, replacing both together gives matched equipment and one installation.
Other air conditioning and heating services
Request an HVAC technician
Repairs, replacements and new projects. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to an HVAC contractor, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.
- AC, furnace and heat pump repairs, replacements and new systems
- Reno, Sparks and the valleys around the Truckee Meadows
- Get a quote before any work starts
Need ac replacement in Reno?
Send a request and an HVAC technician will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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