{"id":493,"date":"2023-08-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2023-08-07T13:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T17:18:26","slug":"what-to-expect-during-an-ac-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-to-expect-during-an-ac-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During an AC Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We know that installing a new air conditioner is a tall order, and that it can be slightly disruptive to your day-to-day life. With the right AC install in Brighton<\/a>, it can be a smooth transition that you don\u2019t have to dread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019d be great to tell you exactly how your installation is going to go without any surprises, but the truth is, every installation has its hiccups, roadblocks, and unique twists. However, we can tell you all the steps of an AC installation so you can prepare ahead of time and help streamline the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Pre-Installation Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It would be a crying shame to show up on installation day and not have everything ready. That\u2019s why a pre-installation appointment does wonders for the brevity of the final process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A qualified HVAC technician will come to your home, assess what needs to be done, and help uncover some of those would-be speedbumps before they become issues. Whether it\u2019s discovering that some wiring needs to be replaced or that ductwork has been chewed through by critters, it all plays into a clean, quick installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out With the Old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On installation day, the first thing is taking out that old air conditioner. When it\u2019s removed, your contractors can assess what remains and plan out the rest of the installation. If they need to replace anything, such as wiring, this is the time they\u2019ll figure out how it\u2019s going to get done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evaluating That Old Ductwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ductwork can last for a very long time, but do you know when your ductwork was installed? Many homeowners don\u2019t, and that\u2019s okay\u2013but if you\u2019re unsure, your HVAC technicians will be able to figure it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old ductwork can lead to air leaks, loss of cool air, and air pressure problems. Basically, it all boils down to inefficiency, a lower life expectancy for your new unit, and higher monthly energy bills. While they have it all opened up, your technicians will be sure that your ductwork is A-okay, or they\u2019ll replace what they need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In With the New<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that the old unit is gone, it\u2019s time to put the new unit in. At this stage, your technicians will have taken care of any miscellaneous tasks surrounding ductwork, insulation, and wiring, so when they bring the new unit in, it\u2019s ready to be put in its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then they\u2019ll run through a few more tasks, such as installing the thermostat, testing it, running the AC to ensure it\u2019s operating properly, and checking for oversites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then they\u2019ll provide you with all your warranty information, any manuals or documentation you\u2019ll need, and they\u2019re good to go. After clearing out their tools and cleaning up any debris or materials from the installation, they\u2019re on their merry way, and you get to enjoy your new air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Hope it All Goes According to Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with some bumps in the road, we\u2019re dedicated to making sure you\u2019re completely taken care of no matter what happens. We\u2019ll be able to diagnose and fix whatever problems pop up, so even if it doesn\u2019t go according to plan, we\u2019re there to help. It pays to have a team on your side who’s been around the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Potter Heating Cooling & Plumbing today<\/strong><\/a> to schedule your AC installation as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s time to get that new AC installed, but what can you really expect? We’ll help you figure it out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[92,91,88],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=493"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":497,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions\/497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.potterhvac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}