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AC Replacement and Installation in Fort Smith, AR
A new AC sized to your house, installed by our own crew, and fully tested before we leave.
Phones answered 24/7: (479) 616-1364. No cooling? Call any time and tell us what the system is doing.

Riverside Heating Air Plumbing installs and replaces air conditioners in Fort Smith. Before we quote a replacement, we look at the house and the equipment you have now to figure out how much cooling the home needs. Then we schedule the install crew so you’re without cooling for as short a time as we can manage.
AC installation in Fort Smith starts with choosing the right size and making sure the outdoor and indoor units are made to work together. On install day, the crew protects your floors, safely removes the refrigerant (the fluid that carries heat out of your home) from the old system when required, sets the new outdoor unit on a level pad, connects the copper lines, and checks the airflow and the amount of refrigerant against the maker’s specs.
Permit and inspection rules depend on your city or county, so ask the office how they apply to your replacement before the install date. Before the crew leaves, they show you how to use the thermostat and where the filter goes, and go over basic upkeep for the new system.
Replacement in Fort Smith often follows a failed compressor (the pump in the outdoor unit that keeps the cooling fluid moving), a leaking coil, or a system that can no longer keep up on the hottest and coldest days. If you’re not sure yet, a repair visit can show what failed and what fixing it would take, so you can compare. Your technician can help you decide whether to repair or replace your system.

New systems our crew installed in Fort Smith
- Fort Smith: Luis, Seth, and Johan swapped out the old heating and cooling system for a new one.
- Fort Smith: Luis, Seth, and Johan installed a new heating and cooling system: a new furnace with the cooling coil (the part that chills the air) on top, and a new outdoor AC unit beside the house.
- Fort Smith: Luis, Seth, and Johan replaced the old heating and cooling system with a new one.
Our own install crew, Luis, Seth, and Johan, put in each of the systems above. They also replace systems in Van Buren, Greenwood, and Alma.
On the job in Fort Smith
Real photos from our Fort Smith jobs.



Recent HVAC Jobs Near Fort Smith
Older Furnace and AC Ready for an Upgrade in Fort Smith, AR (Replacement Quote)
A Fort Smith homeowner saw the new system we installed next door and asked for a quote. Our technician measured the current equipment for replacement options.
Read job detailsTwo Old Systems Replaced at Once in Fort Smith, AR (New Gas Furnaces and AC Systems)
A Fort Smith home with two heating and cooling systems got two complete new systems from our install team, each with a new gas furnace, AC and thermostat.
Read job detailsNew Heat Pump Installed in Fort Smith, AR (American Standard System)
A Fort Smith home got a new American Standard heat pump, a matching indoor unit, a new thermostat, backup heat and safety switches.
Read job detailsAC problems that may only need a repair
Who handles your Fort Smith install
Your Fort Smith install is handled by our office on Waldron Road, (479) 616-1364. We also take care of repairs and tune-ups for Fort Smith homes.
Our AC installation crew works across the River Valley. We can also help you weigh repair or replace.
Setting up an estimate: what to have ready
For the estimate visit, have the thermostat easy to reach, pets secured, and any paperwork from your current system nearby. To set up an install estimate, call the Fort Smith office and we’ll find a time to look at the house. Book Online works too if you’d rather request a visit that way. If the old system has already quit and the house has no cooling, tell us when you call. Phones are answered 24/7.
Our install crew replaces worn-out heating and cooling systems across Fort Smith.
Curious what a new system costs? See our installed system prices.
Financing for a new system in Fort Smith
Financing available. Ask us about payment options when you call or book.
Or book online and mention financing in your note.
Common questions about AC replacement in Fort Smith
Should I repair my AC or replace it?
It depends on the age of the system, how often it breaks down, and what the repair costs. We check it first and tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense. If it does, we will say so.
Do you replace heat pumps and furnaces too?
Yes. We replace central air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces in Fort Smith and nearby towns, and we can replace the indoor and outdoor parts together so they match.
How much does a new AC cost?
It depends on the size of your home, the type of system, and what the job needs. We look at the house first and go over the price and your options before any work starts.
Do you offer financing?
Financing is available. Ask us about payment options when you call or book.
How long does an AC replacement take?
It depends on the system and the house. We will tell you what to expect for your home when we set up the job.
My old system already quit. What should I do?
Call the Fort Smith office at (479) 616-1364 and tell us the house has no cooling. Phones are answered 24/7.
Need heating or cooling help in Fort Smith?
Call the Fort Smith office or book online. Phones are answered 24/7, and we go over your options before any work starts.


