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AC Replacement Services

When researching ac replacement cost, its important to understand the process and vocabulary associated with air conditioining replacements. Use our air conditioner installation guide to help you understand the what you need to consider when choosing a new system, including tax credits, financing, and the vocabulary required.

There are several issues to consider when choosing a new air conditioning system. The level of efficiency the air conditioner achieves, what type of refrigerant it uses, whether its a Single-Stage or Two Stage unit, and what noise level you are willing to deal with can all be determining factors when deciding on a new unit. While it is essential that a professional, FREE on-site inspection is needed to assess your system’s needs, the following information can begin your research process:

Air Conditioning Efficiency Options – Arguably the most important decision you will make is how efficient your air conditioning unit will need to be. A/C Energy efficiency is measured by its SEER rating, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency ratio. SEER Ratings currently run from a not-very-efficient rating of 13 SEERs to an extraordinarily-efficient 21 SEERs. SEERs refers to the amount of electricity is requires to cool your home.

R-22 or R-410 Refrigerant – Refrigerant is the gas that runs through your A/C system and allows it to cool the home. It does this by absorbing the heat in your house and transfers it to the exterior of your home. Refrigerant is also known as Freon.

R-22 Refrigerant has been heavily utilized in older, less efficient models for many years. After several studies, it has been deemed as too harmful for the ozone and no manufacturer has been permitted to manufacture air conditioners that use this Freon type. This policy was instituted in 2010.

R-410 A Refrigerant is the new freon type that has taken the place of R-22, which is safer for the environment. Because air conditioning manufacturers can no longer use the R-22 Freon types, almost all new units have parts that are specialized for R-410A use.

We strongly recommend that when replacing your A/C system, you consider a R-410A model. The cost may be slightly higher than a R-22 model, but it guarantees (A)good stewardship of the environment and (B) there will be parts available for the unit should it need repair in the future.

Single Stage or Two Stage Unit- Single Stage air conditioner units cool the home at a set electrical power, even if the home requires less cooling than usual. This can result in wasted electricity and increased cooling bills.

A Two-Stage air conditioner offers two different cooling outputs, Half-Power and Full-Power. Depending on the thermostat settings, your Two-Stage air conditioner will choose to run at whatever stage is the most appropriate and energy efficient for the time. The Two-Stage air conditioner will run at half-power until it is unable to maintain the thermostat’s set temperature, in which case the full-power mode will kick on to accommodate. When it's running in first stage, it's using about half the electricity, but only putting out about half the cooling.

For a very large portion of the year, a Two-Stage air conditioner will cool your home without accessing the Full-Power option. When it's running in first stage, it's using about half the electricity, but only putting out about half the cooling. It is important to note that while a Two-Stage air conditioner unit will run for a longer period of time than the Single Stage air conditioner, it will distribute the air in the home more evenly, which also removes more humidity from the air.

If you experience higher humidity levels than normal during the cooling season, the Two Stage air conditioner can alleviate this problem.

Desired Sound Output Level - If you cannot stand loud air conditioning units, higher SEER rated and Two-Stage air conditioner units are the way to go.

The first step our installation team takes is to introduce themselves politely to those in the home. They will also ask for your preference between booties and shoe removal when working within your home. Once the introductions are complete, they will review the quotation and the installation process with you, addressing any final concerns or questions before the work is started. This is done to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that you are 100% aware of the expert service you are receiving. When the installation is complete, they will review a checklist to make sure everything is complete and fine tuned to manufacturers specifications. Finally, they will run your system for the first time, walking you through the specifics of your system to help you achieve maximum comfort & efficiency!

Most As a Bryant dealer, we offer top-of-the-line central air conditioner units, as well as heat pump condensor units. The key difference between these two type of units is that central air conditioner unit produces only cool air, while a heat pump unit can product both heated & cool air. Because heat pumps are relied upon for all heating & cooling, they often require more maintenance than central air conditioner units.

The charts below give an overview of Bryant's most popular models.

Model	Tier	SEER	Refrigerant	Tons	Tax Credit	Energy Star
289B	Evolution	up to 18	Puron®	2-5	Yes*	No
286B	Evolution	up to 17	Puron®	2-5	Yes*	No
285B	Evolution	up to 16	Puron®	1.5-5	No	No
226A	Preferred	17	Puron®	2-5	Yes*	No
225B	Preferred	16	Puron®	1.5-5	Yes*	No
215B	Legacy	13	Puron®	1.5-5	Yes*	No
213B	Legacy	16	Puron®	1.5-5	No*	No