Cincinnati HVAC Replacement Service

Installing a new HVAC unit, whether it be air conditioning installation or heating installation, is a significant home improvement project that requires an investment of both your time and finances. If your current system isn’t reliable in delivering ample heating, cooling conditioned air, there’s no need to suffer through that discomfort even for another season!

Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing sets Cincinnati homeowners up with high-quality HVAC installs with leading air conditioning units, heating systems, and air-quality equipment paired with skilled workmanship to place the new system into service.

• We are a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer delivering high-caliber Carrier heating and cooling equipment to homeowners across Cincinnati. Carrier is well-known as an industry leader, supplying heating and cooling systems of outstanding construction and energy efficiency. From this line of comprehensive home comfort equipment, you’re sure to find the new AC unit, heat pump, geothermal heat pump, furnace, or other new HVAC appliance that’s a perfect match for the square footage and heating load of your house.
  
  
• To ensure our workmanship is top of the line on all HVAC installs, our entire team of local pros undergoes factory direct training to learn the nuances of every new system we install. All Carrier HVAC systems installed by Thomas & Galbraith are guaranteed to meet your total satisfaction, or we will work until we make it right. Count on us for expert care and workmanship when installing your new HVAC system, from air conditioning to boilers.

At some point, older systems must be replaced. Their energy efficiency drops over time, and they start to encounter repair issues – you’ll reach a place where you’re better off paying installation costs for a new HVAC system rather than forking over money time and time again to make repairs to your furnace, heat pump, boiler, or air conditioner. Because HVAC replacement is a major home improvement project and the average cost is significant, it helps to get the most years of life from the current system before new heating or air conditioner installation.

While you try and extend the life of your heating system or cooling system as long as you can, you need to walk a fine line. While HVAC installation costs are far higher than repairs, your existing system is going to reach a point where it no longer makes financial sense to keep repairing it. How do you know when you arrive at this point? Here are some signs that can tell you it’s time for a new air conditioner or heater.

• The air-source heat pump or air conditioners are 10 to 12 years old.
  
• The geothermal heat pump is 20 years old or older.
  
• The furnace or boiler is 15 to 20 years old.
  
• Your utility bills increase in average cost without a clear cause.
  
• You’ve been making more and more repairs to the heating and cooling system over the past few seasons.
  
• The heating and cooling system just doesn’t offer the system efficiency needed to meet heating and cooling demands in the home.
  
• You’ve added square footage to your home, and the current system isn’t big enough to manage its heating and cooling needs.
  
• The heater or air conditioning unit turns on and turns off soon after.
  
• You suffer from poor air quality inside the house.
  

If you’re curious about the HVAC installation costs for replacing your heating and AC unit, don’t look up the average cost of this project. There are too many variable cost factors that are unique to any situation for homeowners to find an accurate price online or by a quick phone call.

If you want to find out the total cost for HVAC installation in your home, reach out to trusted HVAC contractors to request an in-home estimate. Depending on the HVAC contractors you choose, you may receive a free estimate, or there may be a small charge for the work needed to size the new HVAC unit.

If increased efficiency is a priority and you want to minimize energy use, it’s best to go ahead and have new heating equipment and a new air conditioning system installed at the same time. Why do HVAC installation this way? By removing the old heater and AC unit and installing two new systems, the HVAC technician can match both units for optimal energy-efficient performance.

If you replace these units through separate HVAC installation, there’s no guarantee they can be matched, and efficiency could be lower than what it should be, no matter the SEER rating or AFUE percentage listed for the system. A matched HVAC system is going to deliver better air quality, lower cooling costs, and lower installation costs versus replacing the units one at a time.

HVAC system cost is higher with a matched system HVAC installation versus installing a single heating cooling unit, as you’re buying two separate pieces of equipment, whether that be an AC unit and furnace, a heat pump and air handler, or some other system configuration. The actual HVAC system cost will depend on the capacity needed for the square foot area and heating load of the house, efficiency ratings, and other features.

Installation costs will involve work done by a licensed HVAC technician to remove the old HVAC system and install the new one. Your home may need additional work done so that the new unit can perform at peak efficiency. If using the existing ductwork, it may be necessary to seal air leaks, for example.

When you get an estimate for installation costs, the total will include all these cost factors. Homeowners who wish to install new air purifiers with their new air conditioners or other air-quality equipment to work with the heating and cooling systems will have additional expenses. Depending on the energy-efficient performance rating of your new unit, you may be able to receive tax credits that cover some of the HVAC replacement cost.

Keeping older furnaces and air conditioners around forever just isn’t practical, performance or efficiency-wise. A new air conditioner or HVAC system could make all the difference in your Cincinnati home – learn some of the benefits this home improvement project creates for your household.

• Plan for HVAC system replacement ahead of time so you have the opportunity to shop around and find the best air conditioner and furnace or heat pump equipment choice without feeling rushed to make a decision.
  
• Add air purifiers and other indoor air quality solutions to HVAC installs for a cleaner, healthier home environment.
  
• Add programmable thermostats or smart thermostats for upgraded control over HVAC system operation and energy usage.
  
• Receive tax credits for certain HVAC system types with high energy efficiency operation.
  
• Better control the home environment while receiving reliable heating and cooling from new AC units and heaters.
  
• Avoid throwing money away by paying repeated repair costs on an old system that’s nearing its last days anyway.
  
• Gain new warranty protection in case you experience troubles with your new HVAC system, so you don’t have to pay out of pocket for certain repair costs.