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Need a New AC? AC Installation in Van Buren
A new AC or heat pump sized to your house, put in by our own install crew, and tested before we leave.
Calls answered 24/7: (479) 353-5266. No cooling? Call any time and tell us what the system is doing.
Riverside Heating Air Plumbing installs and replaces central air conditioning and heat pumps in Van Buren from our office on South 4th Street. Every replacement starts with a look at the home and the existing equipment, so the new system is sized for the house instead of copied from the label on the old unit.
How we plan a Van Buren AC replacement
No two houses are set up the same way. In an older home, the ductwork may run through a crawlspace or a tight attic, and the vents that pull air back to the system may have been sized for a smaller unit. In a newer home, the indoor unit is often in the attic with longer duct runs. Both affect what size and type of system will keep your house comfortable.
The estimate visit looks at the square footage and layout, insulation and windows, the size and condition of the ductwork, the electrical service to the outdoor unit, and where the indoor unit sits. The new system is sized to how much cooling the house actually needs, not to the old unit. An AC that’s too big cools in short bursts and leaves humidity behind, and one that’s too small runs all afternoon in July and never catches up.
What happens on install day
- Protect floors and the work area, then shut down and disconnect the old system.
- Set the new outdoor unit on a level pad and install a matching indoor unit so the system works as designed.
- Check the copper lines that run between the indoor and outdoor units. Reuse them only when the size and condition are right, and replace them when they are not.
- Connect power, including the shutoff box next to the outdoor unit, and seal the duct connections at the indoor unit.
- Test the new lines for leaks, pump out air and moisture, add the right amount of refrigerant (the fluid that carries heat out of your home), and start the system up the way the maker says, checking that air flows well, the air coming out is properly cooled, and the thermostat controls the system.
Before the crew leaves, you get a walkthrough of the thermostat and filter location, plus maintenance recommendations for the new equipment. Permit and inspection rules depend on your city or county, so ask the office how they apply to your replacement before the install date.
New systems our crew installed in Van Buren
- Van Buren: Luis, Seth, and Johan installed a new heat pump system, with a new outdoor unit and air handler (the indoor unit with the fan), and hauled away the old one.
- Van Buren: Luis, Seth, and Johan put in a new 3-ton system (a ton is a measure of cooling power, not weight). The plan also called for extending the outdoor drain pipe so it stays out of the dirt, insulating a section of attic duct, and replacing the plywood under the furnace where they could reach it.
- Van Buren: Luis, Seth, and Johan put in a new heating and cooling system.
- Van Buren: Luis, Seth, and Johan installed a new heating and cooling system.
Luis, Seth, and Johan, our own install crew, put in each of the systems above.
On the job in Van Buren
Real photos from our Van Buren jobs.
Recent HVAC Jobs Near Van Buren
Bedrooms Hard to Keep Comfortable in Alma, AR (Cooper & Hunter Ductless System)
Our technicians installed a Cooper & Hunter multi-room ductless system in an Alma home, adding wall units to two bedrooms and the living room.
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Furnace and AC Due for Replacement in Alma, AR (American Standard Silver System)
Our technicians installed an American Standard Silver series gas furnace, matching coil and air conditioner in an Alma home, along with a new thermostat and drain safety switch.
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Replacing Both the AC and Furnace in Van Buren, AR (American Standard System)
Our technicians replaced the cooling and heating equipment in a Van Buren home with an American Standard air conditioner, matching coil and a cleaner burning gas furnace.
Read job detailsRepair or replace?
Replacement usually comes up after a failed compressor (the pump in the outdoor unit that keeps the cooling fluid moving), a leaking coil on an older system, or equipment that can no longer keep the house cool on the hottest afternoons. If you’re not sure which way to go, a diagnostic visit can confirm what failed and what a repair would involve. Our technician can help you decide whether to repair or replace your system, and whether a heat pump or furnace fits your home. For a system that is still worth fixing, see AC repair in Van Buren.
Setting up an estimate: what to have ready
Have the thermostat easy to reach, pets put away, and any paperwork from your current system handy. Install estimates start with a phone call to the Van Buren office, so we can hear what you have now and set a time to see the house. You can also request a visit with Book Online. If the old system has already quit and you have no cooling, let us know when you call. Calls are answered 24/7.
Ready for a new system in Van Buren?
Ready for a new system? Call our Van Buren office at (479) 353-5266 to get started. We also handle repairs and tune-ups for Van Buren homes and for our neighbors in Alma, just east of town. Our install crew replaces systems in Alma, Fort Smith, and Greenwood too.
Our AC installation crew works across the River Valley. We can also help you weigh repair or replace.
Need heating or cooling help in Van Buren?
Call the Van Buren office or book online. Calls are answered 24/7, and we go over your options before any work starts.