AC Installation & Replacement — Portland, OR
Quick gut-check: if water is flowing where it shouldn't be, call. If it's just a slow drip, you can wait until morning at standard rates. What we won't do: try to sell you a service plan, push the most expensive option, or send a sales rep before sending a tech.
The actual 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.
Price expectations
For ac installation & replacement jobs in the Portland area:
- 1.5-2 ton single-stage 14 SEER: $5,400 – $7,800
- 2.5-3 ton single-stage 14 SEER: $6,800 – $9,400
- 3-4 ton 16 SEER 2-stage: $8,800 – $13,200
- 4-5 ton 18+ SEER variable-speed: $12,800 – $18,500
- Heat pump install (3-4 ton): $9,800 – $15,400
Notes on Portland housing stock
Climate and housing age in Portland tend to drive specific failure patterns. We see the same handful of issues every season.
Other services we run in Portland
- AC Maintenance & Tune-Ups in Portland
- Mini-Split & Ductless Systems in Portland
- AC Repair in Portland
- Furnace & Heating Repair in Portland