AC Installation
Quality air conditioning is essential for a comfortable life in Greensboro, where summers run long, hot, and humid. If you need reliable AC installation for a project in a new home, or in your existing house, Berico is the right choice for the job. When you work with Berico, not only will you get great results, you’ll also enjoy an excellent customer service experience from a company that has served Greensboro since 1924 and carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
AC installation isn’t just setting a unit outside and connecting some lines. It’s matching the right equipment to your home, running it through a proper installation process, and leaving you with a system built to handle a Greensboro summer without struggling.
Choosing the Right Size Air Conditioner
The air conditioner installation process starts with the tricky task of finding the right unit for your home. This is not as simple as it might sound at first, as a number of factors play into the calculations when selecting an AC unit. If you wind up with an air conditioner that is too small, the system will struggle to keep you comfortable, especially once Greensboro’s summer humidity settles in. Having an AC that is too big is actually just as troublesome, since it will cool the space too quickly and then shut off, failing to remove that humidity along the way and leaving the house feeling clammy even at the right temperature.
Fortunately, the technicians at Berico are experts at doing the math properly and helping you order the perfect AC unit for your needs. Never try to take this step on your own when the Berico team is ready and standing by to guide you. When you order an air conditioner that has been recommended by a trained technician, you’ll know that it’s going to serve your needs correctly right from the start.
Equipment Options, Including American Standard
Berico installs equipment from several major manufacturers, and American Standard is typically the first brand our technicians bring up when walking a Greensboro homeowner through their options. American Standard offers equipment with efficiency ratings suited to hot, humid climates like ours, which matters more here than it would in a drier part of the country, but it’s one option among several rather than the only one Berico installs.
Not every home is a good fit for a traditional central air system. Older homes without existing ductwork, additions built without HVAC access, and detached spaces like converted garages or sunrooms often make more sense for a ductless mini-split system, which Berico also installs. A technician can walk your specific home and tell you which approach makes sense before you commit to either one.
What to Expect During AC Installation
Berico has installed countless air conditioners over the years, and the process has been fine-tuned as a result. It typically involves the following steps:
- Inspecting and evaluating the existing ductwork for leaks and proper sizing
- Verifying that the current electrical supply meets the new unit’s requirements
- Charging the refrigerant to manufacturer specifications
- Installing the condensate drainage properly
- Commissioning and testing the new system
Straightforward installations in a home with existing, compatible ductwork can often be completed in a single day. Jobs that involve ductwork repairs, electrical upgrades, or a switch to a ductless system typically take longer. If any unusual situations arise during the installation process, the experienced Berico pros will know how to address those challenges and still complete the installation properly. All installations meet code requirements, so no problems come up during an inspection.
New Construction Projects
If you are in the middle of building a new home and are approaching the point of adding HVAC equipment, Berico is ready to help with that type of project as well. It’s ideal to integrate central air into a home from the start, as the walls are still open and all of the equipment and components can be added with ease. There are plenty of possibilities for customizing your system perfectly at this stage, so get in touch with Berico right away to discuss what you want to achieve. Greensboro continues to see new residential construction throughout the area, and Berico works directly with homeowners and builders to get HVAC equipment specified and installed correctly the first time.
AC Installation Across Greensboro’s Neighborhoods
Greensboro’s older neighborhoods, places like Fisher Park, Old Irving Park, Sunset Hills, Westerwood, and College Hill, were built long before central air conditioning was standard in a new home. Many of these houses either never had ductwork installed or had it added later in a way that doesn’t always suit a modern system, which is part of why a proper evaluation matters so much before equipment gets ordered. In some of these homes, a ductless mini-split ends up being a better long-term fit than trying to force central air into a house that wasn’t built for it.
Elsewhere in Greensboro, in newer subdivisions and new construction, the calculation is usually simpler, since ductwork and equipment space can be planned from the start. Either way, the same principle applies: the house should determine the equipment, not the other way around.
Reach Out Today
AC installation doesn’t need to be a headache. Make your life a bit easier by calling an HVAC company with expertise and years of experience on these kinds of projects throughout Greensboro. The technicians at Berico will handle the job with ease and leave you with a system, whether that’s American Standard or another major manufacturer, that is ready to perform reliably for years to come. If your current air conditioner is the one having problems rather than being replaced outright, our repair team can take a look and help you figure out the right next step.
AC Installation Frequently Asked Questions
What size air conditioner do I need for my home?
The right size depends on your home’s square footage, ceiling height, insulation, window exposure, and layout, not just square footage alone. A Berico technician calculates this for you rather than relying on a rough estimate, since guessing in either direction leads to a system that doesn’t perform well.
How long does AC installation take?
A straightforward installation in a home with existing, compatible ductwork can often be completed in a single day. Installations that involve ductwork repairs, electrical upgrades, or new construction typically take longer.
Can I install central air in a home that doesn’t have ductwork already?
Sometimes, but not always in a way that makes sense. Adding ductwork to a home that was never built for it can be invasive and isn’t always the most practical option. A ductless mini-split system is often a better fit for these homes, and Berico installs both.
Does Berico install ductless mini-split systems?
Yes. Ductless systems are a good option for additions, homes without existing ductwork, and spaces like converted garages or sunrooms that are difficult to connect to a central system.
What brand of air conditioner does Berico install?
Berico installs equipment from several major manufacturers. American Standard is typically the first option our technicians discuss with Greensboro homeowners, but the right brand and model depend on the home and the homeowner’s needs.
Is it better to install AC during new construction or add it to an existing home?
Both are common, and Berico handles both regularly. New construction makes installation simpler because ductwork and equipment space can be planned from the start, but a well-planned installation in an existing home can perform just as well once the right equipment and approach are chosen.