AC basics
Planning your install
Three guides on timing. The short version: February beats August, and the difference is worth more than most equipment upgrades.
Guides in this section
How long does AC installation take?
A standard AC changeout takes six to eight hours — one day. Here is the hour-by-hour breakdown, and the four things that turn a one-day job into two.
When to replace your AC unit
Texas AC systems last 12–17 years, not the 15–20 you read nationally. The age, cost and refrigerant triggers — and why February beats August for replacing.
Seven signs you need a new AC unit
Warm air, rising bills, a clammy house, R-22 refrigerant, frequent repairs. The seven signs that mean replacement — and the three that are only a repair.
Find out what your house actually needs
A load calculation, a fixed written quote, and a straight answer about whether you should be replacing at all. Free, with no sales presentation attached.