AC Installation and New Furnaces in Bossier City
For most Bossier City homeowners, AC installation means a new heating and air system, one of the biggest purchases you'll make for your house. So we start with a free visit. We look at the house, the ductwork and the equipment you have now, then give you a written, itemized quote with a couple of options. There's no charge for that visit, and the decision stays yours.
- 24/7 emergency service
- Locally owned since 2010
- Licensed and insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Trane and Mitsubishi dealer
- Louisiana commercial contractor license CL.61528
What We Install
Whether the job is an air conditioning installation, a furnace installation or both at once, this is the equipment we install:
- Trane central air conditioners and heat pumps
- Trane gas furnaces and air handlers
- Mitsubishi ductless mini-splits
- Dual-fuel systems that pair a heat pump with a gas furnace
- Complete systems for new construction and additions, not just replacements
- Thermostats, including Wi-Fi models
Why We Install Trane
We're a licensed Trane and Mitsubishi dealer, and we repair every brand. We picked Trane because it holds up in a place where the AC runs eight months a year. That said, if you already have a brand in mind, ask. We'll give you our honest opinion of it.
How We Size a New AC System
Bigger isn't better here. An oversized AC cools the house fast, shuts off, and never runs long enough to pull the humidity out. You end up cold and clammy at the same time. An undersized one runs all afternoon in August and still loses ground.
We size the system by the house with a Manual J load calculation: square footage, insulation, windows, which way it faces, and the ductwork it has to push air through.
New Construction and Home Additions
If you are building a new house, we install complete HVAC systems for new construction, ductwork included, for homeowners and builders around Bossier City. The sizing works the same way as on an existing house, just from the plans.
An addition is its own puzzle, because the system you already have was sized for the house before the new room. We'll tell you whether your current unit and ducts can carry the extra space, or whether a ductless mini-split is the better fit for that room.
Repair or Replace? The $5,000 Rule
Here's a quick way to think about it. Multiply the system's age by the repair price. If the answer is over 5,000, replacing usually makes more sense. Under that, fix it.
Past about 12 to 15 years, with a leaking coil or a failed compressor, repeat breakdowns or R-22 refrigerant, an AC is usually worth replacing rather than repairing. The $99 diagnostic visit finds the problem, and the repair estimate is free. If replacement makes more sense, that estimate is free too.
R-22 is an older refrigerant. EPA says systems that use it can still run and be serviced, but production and import of R-22 ended January 1, 2020, so repairs that need R-22 usually cost more.
A few other signs point toward replacing, too. Your system uses R-22. The same part keeps failing. Some rooms never get comfortable. The power bill keeps climbing even though nothing changed. If you're on the fence, it helps to know what an AC repair visit involves before you decide.
How Long Does an AC Last in Bossier City?
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), a central air conditioner typically lasts about 12 to 15 years when it's properly installed and maintained. ENERGY STAR suggests thinking about replacement once a system is more than 10 years old. A clean filter and regular maintenance help it reach the upper end.
If yours is in that range, repeat breakdowns, a leaking coil or R-22 tell you when replacing makes more sense. Our estimate on an AC unit replacement is free.
Efficiency, SEER2 and Your Power Bill
New systems are rated in SEER2. A higher number costs more up front and less to run. Our AC season is long, so a more efficient system earns its money back faster here than it would in Ohio. We'll put two or three options side by side so you can see the price difference and the yearly savings for yourself.
SWEPCO helps pay for high-efficiency heat pumps and air conditioners in SWEPCO-served Louisiana homes, up to $3,500 for a qualifying unit. The amount depends on the equipment and its efficiency, and funding is limited, subject to SWEPCO program rules. Ice Cold is on SWEPCO's list of participating contractors. Check SWEPCO's Louisiana HVAC incentive program page for what qualifies.
What AC Installation Day Looks Like
- Our AC installers arrive and get the work area ready.
- The old equipment comes out, and we haul it away.
- The new system goes in, with refrigerant lines, wiring and the condensate drain.
- We start it up and test the refrigerant charge, the airflow and the temperature coming out of the vents.
- Before we leave, we show you the thermostat and the filter, and register your warranty.
Warranty on New Systems
Trane equipment carries a manufacturer's parts warranty once it's registered, and we handle the registration. On top of that, most of our installs and repairs come with our own warranty, and we'll tell you which terms apply to your system before you sign.
What AC Replacement and Installation Cost in Bossier City
What an AC installation or replacement costs in Bossier City depends on the system's size, its efficiency rating and the condition of your ductwork. The only accurate number comes from a free, written, itemized estimate at your house, and a second opinion on a replacement quote is free too, because it's part of the estimate. Here's what sets the cost of a new system:
- Size. A 2-ton system for a small house costs less than a 5-ton one. We size it with a load calculation, not by guessing.
- Efficiency. A higher SEER2 rating costs more up front and less every month after.
- Type of system. AC with a gas furnace, a heat pump, or a ductless mini-split are all priced differently.
- Ductwork. Sound ducts can be reused. Leaky or undersized ones may need repair or replacement.
Financing a New HVAC System
You don't have to pay for a new AC unit all at once. Financing is available through Wells Fargo and Synchrony, including special financing plans with longer terms for qualified buyers, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and any promotional periods are set by the lender and vary by plan.
AC Installation Questions
What is the $5,000 rule for HVAC?
It's a rule of thumb: age times repair cost. Over $5,000, start shopping for a new system. Under it, a repair is usually the better deal.
How much does an average HVAC job cost?
An HVAC system installation in Bossier City can be as simple as replacing an air conditioner's outdoor and indoor units together or as big as a full system with new ductwork, and the size, efficiency and ductwork set the price. Because the estimate is free, the fastest way to a real number is letting us look.
How long do HVAC systems last?
Here, a central AC typically lasts about 12 to 15 years, and a heat pump, which works all year, usually lands in that same range. A gas furnace often lasts 20 years or more, since it only works a few months out of the year. Regular maintenance and a clean filter help any of them reach the upper end.
What does furnace or HVAC replacement cost?
The cost of a new furnace depends on whether it's gas or electric, its size, its efficiency rating and how easy it is to reach in the attic or closet. HVAC system replacement cost goes up with each piece that gets replaced: the outdoor unit, the indoor coil and any ductwork the house needs. We give a free, written, itemized estimate at your home, so you see the real number before you decide.
When is furnace replacement the better choice?
Gas furnaces here often last 20 years or more, because they only work a few months a year. Replace one when the heat exchanger is cracked, the same parts keep failing, or a new AC coil won't match the old furnace. If your home has gas, we'll price a new gas furnace against a heat pump installation, side by side, so you can compare running costs.
Do I need to replace the furnace when I replace the AC?
No, not always. If the furnace is in good shape and the indoor coil matches the new AC, we can replace the outdoor unit and coil only. Mismatched equipment can lose efficiency or void a warranty, and we'll tell you if that's a risk.
How long does a new AC installation take?
It depends on the job. A straight replacement is the quickest kind, and jobs that add ductwork or move equipment take longer. We'll tell you the timeline when we give you the estimate.
Will you give a second opinion on another company's quote?
Yes. If you've been quoted a new system, our estimate is free, written and itemized, so you can compare line by line.
What SEER rating do I need in Louisiana?
Under U.S. Department of Energy rules in effect since January 1, 2023, new split-system air conditioners under 45,000 Btu/h installed in Louisiana must be at least 14.3 SEER2, which is about 15 on the older SEER scale. A higher SEER2 costs more up front and less to run. Ask us during your free estimate which rating fits your house and budget.
What size AC do I need for my house?
The right size comes from a Manual J load calculation of your house, not a square-foot rule of thumb, and we do one on every new system. An AC that's too big shuts off before it removes moisture and leaves the house clammy, and one that's too small runs all afternoon without keeping up. Ask us for a free estimate.
Get a Free AC Installation Estimate in Bossier City
Call (318) 459-7575 or book online. We install new systems across Bossier City, Shreveport and out to Haughton, Benton and Stonewall.