Everything you need to know about installing a new air conditioner in your home

Do you offer in-home estimates?

We offer free in-home estimates so you can get all of the important information you need before spending any money. Just give us a call to let us know and we will send over one of our skilled AC technicians. Santa Fe Air also offers AC installation financing; we’re always willing to work with you before making any financial decisions for your home.

Should a mechanical permit be pulled when you replace your HVAC system?

The simple answer is YES! Mechanical Permits exist for your safety. HVAC installations involve natural gas, high voltage electricity and venting. Insist that your contractor pull a permit and have the work inspected. All cities in the Greater Kansas Area require mechanical contractors to pull a permit to replace HVAC equipment.

So why do most companies skip this process entirely?

1. They must have an Business License for each city they work in to be able to pull the permit. There are a lot of cities in the KC area and each one collects a fee!
2. A license requires continuing education every year. This requires time and a dedication to the trade.
3. The contractor must be licensed, insured, and know the national mechanical codes to pull a permit. Permits cost money.
4. A third party will inspect the job to make sure the codes were met, so there can be no cutting corners when you pull a permit.
5. If/when you sell the home down the road, the building inspector will find the code infractions and you will be liable for the corrections before the house can be sold.
6. Your homeowner insurance policy could require proof of a permit, should you ever have a claim.
7. An improperly vented gas furnace can kill you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
8. Professional contractors not only welcome inspections, they use them as a benefit for clients choosing them over the competition.

Ask yourself: who would you rather have install an HVAC system for you; a company that is willing to endanger its customers’ lives with improper installations, or Santa Fe Air Conditioning, the people who take the time to do it right?

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Benefits of a New Home Central Air Conditioning Installation

It’s more cost and energy efficient

We know that technology is always evolving to increase productivity and efficiency. The same rings true for air conditioning units.

Replacing a 10 to 20-year-old unit could save you 20-40% of your cooling energy costs. Choosing an ENERGY STAR® rated unit not only saves you money, but it is much kinder to the environment by using less energy to cool your home.

There are convenience features in new units

We all love a good life hack. Some features for new models include: