{"id":419,"date":"2020-05-11T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=419"},"modified":"2020-05-07T06:12:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T13:12:22","slug":"yes-you-need-a-pro-for-your-air-conditioner-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/yes-you-need-a-pro-for-your-air-conditioner-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, You Need a Pro for Your Air Conditioner Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the questions that many homeowners have about air\nconditioners is whether they can install one on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, if it\u2019s a window unit or portable system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is, there are some intricate steps involved with an air conditioning installation, and if any of these steps are done incorrectly or hastily, it could lead to problems later on. Overall, AC systems are complex, and require a trained and experienced professional to manage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand the sense of urgency though. If you\u2019ve found yourself in need of a new air conditioner this time of the year\u2014when temperatures are beginning to rise. If you\u2019re shopping for one right now it means you need it now. <\/em>But the thing is, rushing into a purchase like this can leave you sacrificing your comfort and cooling performance. Read on as we uncover a few reasons you need a professional for your installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Know How to Remove the Old System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, this is not just as easy as taking out the old system\nand tossing it aside. Your old cooling system has a number of components in it\nthat require proper disposal such as refrigerant. Trained, professional\ntechnicians know how to manage this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing your old air conditioner can actually be the most\nlaborious and lengthy part of an air conditioner installation job. Special\nattention must be given to make sure nothing is knocked out of place, and then\nthe space must be prepared for your new system\u2014both the outdoor unit and indoor\nunit\u2014or indoor units in the case of a ductless system! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Can Make Connections Without Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your air conditioner is placed where you need it to be, our technicians will connect it to the important components of your home in order for it to function. The main component we\u2019re referring to here is your ventilation system\u2014in other words, your air ducts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, your ductwork will need to be shifted around in order to make these connections. A professional will know how to do this without damaging anything in the process. The same goes for the electrical connections that are needed for your AC system to function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ll Test the Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the final, but very important, step of a\nprofessional air conditioner installation. If our installers left your house\nafter making the last connection without testing to make sure that your new AC\nsystem actually works, <\/em>you\u2019d have no\nidea what to expect\u2014nor would you know anything was wrong unless it was a super\nobvious problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we leave, we\u2019ll turn on your air conditioner,\nmeasuring the intake and the airflow, to check that operation is sufficient. We\u2019ll\nalso ensure there are no safety hazards, and ensure the system is doing\neverything it\u2019s supposed to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When You\u2019re Ready for Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to have a new air conditioner installed, give our team a call. We can help you from the very beginning, in selecting a new unit and ensuring it\u2019s properly sized for your living space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only a trained and experienced professional will know how to\ncomplete a successful AC installation from start to finish! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a> today for your Concord, CA air conditioning services<\/a>. Your comfort is our business! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rushing into a purchase like this can leave you sacrificing your comfort and cooling performance. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[91,87],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=419"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":426,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419\/revisions\/426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}