AC Installation in Lake Worth, FL
New central air for a new home, an addition or a house that has run on window units. We size it, permit it and install it.
Installing air conditioning where there was none
A first-time AC installation is different from a changeout. There may be no ductwork, no air handler location, no electrical circuit sized for the equipment and no drain route. Each of those needs to be designed before the equipment is ordered, and that planning is most of the work.
In Lake Worth this comes up with older homes converted from window units or wall units, garage conversions, room additions and new construction that needs a complete system. The goal is a system sized for the actual heat load of the space so it removes humidity as well as heat.
When you need a new AC installation
- Your home or a part of it has no central air conditioning
- You added a room, a garage conversion or a second story
- You are replacing window units that cannot keep up
- You are building a new home or finishing a shell
- An existing system cannot serve a new addition
- You want a ductless option for a space ducts cannot reach
- A prior installation was undersized and never cooled the home
How a new AC installation proceeds
Site visit and load calculation
We measure the space and consider insulation, windows, orientation and ceiling height to size the equipment.
Design the layout
We pick the air handler location, plan supply and return runs and confirm electrical and drain requirements.
Permit and schedule
We prepare the permit application and schedule the install once the permit is in place.
Install, start up, inspect
We set the equipment, run line sets, ducts, drain and wiring, charge and test the system and coordinate the inspection.
What affects the cost of an AC installation
Installation quotes vary widely because every house is different. The factors below explain why.
Whether ducts exist
Adding a new duct system is a major part of the cost for homes without one.
Equipment efficiency and size
Higher SEER2 efficiency and larger tonnage raise equipment cost, and the right size comes from the load calculation.
Electrical and structural work
A new circuit, panel upgrade or pad and tie-down for the outdoor unit adds to the scope.
Permit and inspection
Permit fees and the time to coordinate inspections vary by city and county.
Why AC Rangel Services for new installations
We install under Florida contractor license CAC1825056 and we quote the whole project: equipment, ducts, electrical, permit and startup. That is easier to compare than a quote that leaves half of the work out.
We also handle ductwork in-house, so a home that needs both a new system and new duct runs deals with one company instead of two.
New AC installation in your city
We install new systems across Palm Beach County and into Broward and Miami-Dade. Our home area is Lake Worth and the nearby cities of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.
AC Installation questions answered
How big of an AC do I need?
A Manual J-style load calculation sizes the system from the home, not just the square footage. An oversized unit cools quickly but does not run long enough to remove humidity.
Do I need a permit for a new AC installation?
Generally yes. We prepare the permit and arrange the inspection as part of the job.
Can I get central air in a home that has only window units?
Yes, but it needs ducts or a ductless system. We can design either and explain the tradeoffs.
What does SEER2 mean?
SEER2 is the current efficiency rating for central AC. A higher number uses less electricity for the same cooling, which matters in a place that runs AC most of the year.
How long do new AC systems last in Florida?
Many last well over a decade, but heavy use and salt air can shorten that. Maintenance and clean coils extend the life of the system.
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