AC Installation & Replacement — Seattle, WA
Most Seattle homes will need a ac installation & replacement at some point. Best to have a name in your phone before you do. 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.
Seattle-area patterns we see
Seattle's housing market has us seeing a lot of move-in inspections and "the previous owner did what?" calls. We sort them out.
What's typical for this job
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.
Pricing
1.5-2 ton single-stage 14 SEER runs $6,750 – $9,750. 2.5-3 ton single-stage 14 SEER runs $8,500 – $11,750. 3-4 ton 16 SEER 2-stage runs $11,000 – $16,500. 4-5 ton 18+ SEER variable-speed runs $16,000 – $23,125. Heat pump install (3-4 ton) runs $12,250 – $19,250.