Air conditioner installation in Vancouver

It depends on the house. If you have forced-air ducts, a central system is the simplest. For homes with baseboards, hot water heat or a suite, a ductless system cools without any ductwork. A heat pump does both jobs, so it can replace an old furnace and add cooling in one project.

A heat pump cools exactly like an air conditioner and also heats your home in winter, usually at lower running cost than gas or electric baseboards. If you only need cooling and your heating is fine, a standalone air conditioner can be the lower upfront cost. We price both so you can compare.

Often yes. If your ducts and furnace blower are suited to it, we can add a cooling coil and outdoor unit. We check airflow and the age of the furnace first, because on an older furnace it can make more sense to replace the whole system with a heat pump.

Outdoor units are covered by the same municipal noise bylaws as heat pumps, and some cities name air conditioners specifically. We choose a quiet model and place it away from neighbours' windows, following your city's siting rules.

In most cases an electrical permit is needed, and your contractor should apply for it and book the inspection. Some cities also have siting or building rules for wall and balcony units. We check the rules for your address before we quote.

The provincial heat pump rebates are for heat pumps, not standalone air conditioners, so a plain AC generally doesn't qualify. If you replace a furnace with a heat pump that also cools, you may. See our rebate guide for what applies to your home.

A ductless install is often a day. A central system on existing ducts usually takes one to two days. We confirm the schedule at the in-home quote.