AC installation in St. Louis. There are few things better than returning to your St. Louis home and feeling the cool comfort of a functioning AC system after a hot Missouri day. Being proactive about your home’s heating and cooling needs can ensure the inside of your home is cool and refreshing rather than sticky and hot. If you suspect that your AC system may be on its last legs, or are having to make repair after repair, it may be time for a new AC installation for your St. Louis area home. SmartHouse offers a wide range of AC services in St. Louis. We can maintain and repair your air conditioner as needed, and, if we determine you’re better off replacing your system instead of investing in more repairs, we’ll help you find the best unit for your home. Call SmartHouse at 314-648-3162, text us at 314-310-2242, or schedule an appointment online to discuss your home cooling needs today.
There are a few situations in which your home might need a new AC installation:
The main reason you might need a new AC system is due to failure or the age of the system. While some HVAC contractors claim shorter lifespans, a properly maintained AC unit should last about 15-20 years. After that time, the risk of failure or need for significant repairs increases dramatically. If your unit it is getting up there in age, you should schedule an appointment with an HVAC specialist to make sure it can handle another sweltering St. Louis summer.
Another reason you may want to consider a new air conditioner is when the cost of repairs becomes expensive. A qualified and honest HVAC specialist in St. Louis will be able to inspect your AC and tell you if the cost of repairs makes it worthwhile to stick with your old system. You should call a professional for AC repair if your unit shows any of the following symptoms:
Once a certified HVAC technician has inspected your system, they’ll be able to give you a price for needed repairs and advise if you’re better off sticking with your current AC or installing a new one. Most older AC units quit because of a failed compressor or a leaking coil. Those are both very expensive repairs, and for older systems, it’s usually more cost effective to install a new AC – especially given that newer units are more energy efficient and will lower your electricity bill.
Another reason you may need to replace your AC is if you find yourself making a series of annual repairs. For example, if you have to add refrigerant every year, your system has a leak and replacing the lost refrigerant will not fix the leak. As the cost of refrigerant increases yearly, so will the annual repair cost. At some point you’ll end up paying more just trying to keep that unit going than you would on a brand new, more energy-efficient system that would be covered under warranty.
While it won’t make sense for every homeowner, it may be worth it to replace your furnace at the same time you get your AC installation. If your furnace is a similar age as your AC unit, some factors to consider:
When it’s time to replace your cooling system, making the right choices about your new AC unit can make your home more comfortable and energy efficient than ever before. The St. Louis HVAC professionals at SmartHouse can help you find the unit is the right size for your home and meets your cost and efficiency needs. There are a couple things to keep in mind when choosing a new unit for your AC installation:
Variable capacity ACs and heat pumps don’t cycle on and off as a single-stage system does. Rather, they run almost constantly and vary their speed based on how much energy is needed to keep your home at a desired temperature. By sizing itself to the level of cooling you need, variable capacity systems are more energy efficient and improve indoor air quality.
No two St. Louis homes are the same, and the type and model of your new AC unit will depend on you and your home’s needs, as well as your budget and efficiency goals. Speak to a member of our team today at 314-648-3162 to get started on bringing a whole new level of comfort and coolness to your home.
More and more people in the St. Louis area are turning to SmartHouse for their heating and cooling and home performance needs. A few of the reasons why include:
We started our business with the intent to become the St. Louis area’s leader in home efficiency. Our method? Focus on providing ethical service based on meeting our client’s specific needs – not on dishonest sales tactics. An AC installation is a big decision that you’ll be living with for over a decade. Your choice needs to be based on good information and honest recommendations. We were honored to receive the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, an award given to companies that show a commitment to ethical business practices, provide the best available customer service, resolve any disputes, inspire their own workforce, and stay involved in their communities. We ask each of our employees to ask themselves “what is the right thing to do” before making any decision.
We don’t expect or ask our technicians to be salespeople. Instead, our licensed, factory-trained, expert HVAC technicians will give you recommendations based on what’s best for your home. While we have our preferred products that we sell and install, our technicians are fully qualified to repair and maintain any brand, make, or model of HVAC equipment. They’re available 7 days a week, and arrive in fully stocked trucks, increasing the likelihood of taking care of your problem on the spot.
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your home comfort because of budgetary concerns. We offer a variety of financing options, including low or no interest financing, so you can get your new AC today. As a trusted top-level seller of Daikin AC units, we’ll help you take advantage of all manufacturer rebates and incentives.
We’ll also help you apply for other rebates, product incentives, and warranties, such as through the Ameren Missouri Rebate Program and Spire’s Gas High-Efficiency Rebate Program.
Not every HVAC company in the St. Louis area understands the rebates available to their customers, and often leave it up to the client to file for any rebates. At SmartHouse, we use our industry expertise to identify the best rebates you’re eligible for and file the paperwork for you, so you know it’s done right and won’t end up kicking yourself if you forget to fill them out in time.
After your AC installation, you’ll want to make sure your unit will keep performing efficiently and reliably for your St. Louis home. While there are many tips for homeowners to make their AC more efficient, such as consistently checking and changing filters, the best way to ensure your home stays cool is with professional, annual AC maintenance. Properly performed maintenance can identify likely future repairs and head them off before defects occur.
We offer annual maintenance plans to St. Louis homeowners. Our technicians will inspect and tune-up your HVAC system two times per year (once for your cooling system and once for your heating system). In addition to yearly maintenance, our annual service plans also include:
As your system becomes older and does need professional AC repair, you can count on SmartHouse! Our technicians are available 7 days each week, to resolve any issues and make sure you are comfortable in your home.
SmartHouse is here to help you with all your St. Louis home cooling needs. We’ve built our St. Louis company on honesty and transparency, knowledge of whole home performance, and unmatched customer service, so you can be 100% sure you are getting the best cooling equipment, professionally installed, at the best price. If you’re suffering in a hot and stuffy St. Louis home, put an end to your cooling woes once and for all by making the smart call to SmartHouse! Call us today at 314-648-3162, text us at 314-310-2242, or schedule an appointment online.
