AC Installation in Edinburg & the Rio Grande Valley
New AC systems, sized right and installed by licensed technicians, running the same day when possible.
★ 4.9 (200 reviews) · Licensed & Insured · No Upsells
What is AC Installation?
AC installation means sizing a new air conditioning system correctly and installing it right. A correctly sized system installed by a licensed technician typically pays for itself within a few years through lower energy bills.
When a New System Makes Sense
Almost nobody replaces their AC because they want to. They replace it because the unit can't keep up anymore. One customer told us on Google their system was over ten years old and breaking down every six months, and that's when they decided to replace it. That pattern is common. Once repairs become routine, the money goes into patches.
Other signs: the house never reaches the thermostat setting on summer afternoons, the power bill climbs even though you use the AC the same way, or the unit runs on R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer made in the United States. If your unit can still be repaired for a fair price, we'll say so. We diagnose first and recommend second.
Replacing a unit on a business or a rooftop? That job is planned differently. See commercial AC installation.
Size Matters More Than Brand
A unit that's too big cools fast, shuts off and turns back on over and over. The house feels cold but damp, and the parts wear out sooner. One that's too small runs nonstop and never reaches the setting. That's why matching the old unit's tonnage isn't enough. Plenty of homes have been remodeled, gotten new windows or added a room since the first system went in.
At the quote visit we measure the house and check the insulation, the windows that take the afternoon sun and the condition of the ducts. That's how we figure the right size instead of guessing.
The Efficiency Rules Changed in 2023
Since January 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy has required a higher minimum efficiency for new central air systems installed in southern states, Texas included. Any system we install today uses less electricity than the same size unit from fifteen years ago.
How much you save depends on your house and how old the last system was. One customer wrote that eleven months after replacing their two units, they were saving about 30% on their monthly power bill. That's their experience, not a promise, but it shows why an old system sometimes costs more than it looks.
How AC Installation Works With Cool Aid
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Visit and Quote
We look at the house, figure the right size and give you a clear price.
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Order and Date
Once you approve, we order the equipment and set the install day with you.
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Install and Test
We install the indoor and outdoor units, test them and walk you through your warranty.
Recent AC Installation Jobs
4.9 out of 5 from 200 Google reviews
"Carlos came on a Friday, gave us a quote and said he could install the next day. Arrived on the scheduled time and 45 minutes later we had A/C, for the quoted price. I had some other people do some work for us and the final price was well above the quoted price."
Michael Gavin
"Our home system was over 10 years old and giving out every 6 months. It was time to replace it; Carlos and his son came over and replaced our HVAC system, very nice and knowledgeable."
Anthony Gonzalez
"After 11 months my two new HVAC units are still running perfectly and I am saving about 30% off of my monthly electric bill so they'll pay for themselves in about three or four years."
David Watkins
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AC Installation FAQs
How long does it take to install a new AC?
It depends on when the equipment arrives and on the house. One customer wrote that Carlos quoted them on a Friday, installed the next day at the agreed time, and they had air in 45 minutes, at the price he quoted. A full install, indoor and outdoor units, usually takes a few hours once the equipment is on site.
What warranty comes with a new AC installation?
One year on labor and ten years on parts. Keep the manufacturer's warranty paperwork with your invoice.
Will a 3 ton AC cool a 2,000 square foot house?
Sometimes. Square footage rules are a rough start, but two houses the same size can need different systems because of insulation, windows that face the afternoon sun and the condition of the ducts. That's why we measure at the quote visit instead of going by square footage alone.
Do you work on mini splits?
No. We don't install, repair or service mini splits. We install central air systems for homes and commercial equipment, including rooftop units. If you're looking for a mini split, we'll tell you on the first call so you don't lose time.
Can I replace the AC and the heating at the same time?
Yes. In most Valley homes the AC and the heating are part of the same system, so it often makes sense to replace both in one job. We check at the visit and tell you if your heating is still in good shape.
Ready for a New AC System?
Call for a free on-site quote.