Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Air Conditioning Installation
Air Conditioning Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Air Conditioning Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Air Conditioning Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Air Conditioning Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Air Conditioning Installation labor cost? What are the important Air Conditioning Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Air Conditioning Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Air Conditioning Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Air Conditioning Installation expect to pay between $263.59 to $391.39 for each air conditioning system. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Air Conditioning Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Air Conditioning Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Air Conditioning Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Air Conditioning Installation work? | The safety and health risks associated with Air Conditioning Installation can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Air Conditioning Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Air Conditioning Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Air Conditioning Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Air Conditioning Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Air Conditioning Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Air Conditioning Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Air Conditioning Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Air Conditioning Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Air Conditioning Installation
- A detailed air conditioning system layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The air conditioning systems will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The installed air conditioning systems will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The air conditioning system, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The air conditioning systems will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The air conditioning systems will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Air Conditioning Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Air Conditioning Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the air conditioning systems work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Air Conditioning Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Air Conditioning Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Select, specify and order air conditioning systems; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of air conditioning systems; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Obtain a permit for Air Conditioning Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Connect air conditioning systems to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Schedule and supervise Air Conditioning Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
