AC Installation & Replacement in New Orleans, LA
Here's the deal with ac installation & replacement in New Orleans: most of it isn't an emergency. The trick is knowing which part is. Our pricing's flat-rate, our techs are state-licensed, and our trucks have parts on them. Most jobs done the same visit.
Scope of work
When repair doesn't make sense, replacement does. Modern systems run 50-70% more efficient than 15-year-old units, and the sun-belt utility savings can pay back the system in 6-9 years.
We size systems with proper Manual J calculation — not by square footage rules of thumb. Right-sizing matters; oversized systems short-cycle and don't dehumidify properly, undersized systems run constantly and never reach setpoint.
Standard same-day install: 1.5 to 5 ton residential central AC, single-stage and 2-stage, 14-18 SEER, all major brands. Variable-speed inverter systems and full ductwork rebuilds typically take 2-3 days.
Permit pulled by us where required. We handle the manufacturer warranty registration too — most homeowners don't realize unregistered systems carry only the base 5-year warranty instead of the 10-year that registration unlocks.
What's specific about New Orleans jobs
New Orleans's housing market has us seeing a lot of move-in inspections and "the previous owner did what?" calls. We sort them out.
That said, newer construction in New Orleans has its own set of typical issues. We see both.
From the books — a recent New Orleans job
Got a call last month from a the historic core New Orleans home — replacement of 12-year-old build. Symptom: 3.5-ton system, 16 years old, repeatedly failing capacitors and refrigerant leaks. Cause: compressor on its last year. Replaced with new 4-ton 16 seer variable-speed system, $11,200 installed, all done in before lunch, billed flat-rate at $312.
What it costs
For ac installation & replacement jobs in the New Orleans area:
- 1.5-2 ton single-stage 14 SEER: $4,970 – $7,175
- 2.5-3 ton single-stage 14 SEER: $6,255 – $8,650
- 3-4 ton 16 SEER 2-stage: $8,095 – $12,145
- 4-5 ton 18+ SEER variable-speed: $11,775 – $17,020
- Heat pump install (3-4 ton): $9,015 – $14,170