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Air-Conditioning Installation DIY Or Not?

Written on July 6, 2017.
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Have you just bought an air-conditioning unit? Are you trying to decide if installing it yourself is a good idea? Perhaps, getting a contractor in to install the unit for you is smarter? It can be tempting to do it yourself, but is this the best policy? WAIT! Before you do anything, contact the AC installation Victorville, CA experts for further advice.

In the meantime, here is some food for thought for those that are considering DIY AC installations.

Consider the costs Involved

Paying someone to install your air-conditioning can be expensive. However, while installing the unit yourself may seem cheaper, consider that in the long run, it may work out costing more. If the air-conditioning unit malfunctions, you will not have a warranty. By the time you add on parts, repairs, and labor, this can be costly. Also consider the contractor may have to re-install the unit, depending on how well it was done.

Do You Have The skills to DIY?

Do you have the technical skills to install your own air-conditioner? Some do, but many don’t. It will take far longer to install the air-conditioner if you do not have the knowledge on how to install the unit.

The job may not be done as neatly, which means possibly re-installation later on. Are you stopping to read the manual every few moments? Are you struggling to understand the process of installing the air-conditioner? That being the case, Contact a contractor.

A contractor has the qualifications and skills necessary to enable them to install your air-conditioning. They will be effective, quick and neat. Contact the AC installation Victorville CA team for advice on finding a contractor.

Depending On The Type Of Unit, You Will Need A Contractor

Most HVAC and central air-conditioning systems will need professionals to install it. They are not for DIY consumers to install. The skills and technique required make it only suitable for contractors to perform the installation. If you have one of these systems, contact the AC installation Victorville CA team for advice. They will come out, do a quote and install your awesome cooling unit.

How we can help

Have you tried installing your own air-conditioning unit? Has it broken down or not installed properly? Our friendly team provides AC installation Victorville CA. We are here to offer guidance and support 24/7.

We will find a contractor to look at your air-conditioning unit and perform any repairs. If you are looking for a new installation, we do that too. To get a quote on your air-conditioning needs, Contact us on 951-405-0150 or visit us on the web at AC Plus Heating And Air .

Written By Matt Postoian

Matt Postoian has been in the HVAC industry for over 20 years and is dedicated to providing homeowners in Southern California with total home comfort.

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Don C.
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On time and courteous. Always explain the work they are having to do.
Eddie M.
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Thank you for your professionalism n I'm impressed.great company 5 stars all the way across.
Jose R.
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Sean Hawkinson Is very professional and friendly! Thank you Mr Sean ! He diagnostics my equipment checked every single possible problem, fixed up my thermostat wiring. Very honest and reasonable price!Thank you AC Plus
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1726067019
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1725999197
Sean was awesome...we highly recommend AC.
Joanne G.
1725996270
I randomly called AC Plus when my a/c died. I was pleasantly surprised that with the awful heatwave we were having, I got an appointment for the next day. I was told a technician would be at my house between 12 and 4 and again surprised he was here by 11. It took him less that 5 minutes to diagnose the problem and give me a price. He didn’t try to upsell me anything like a new unit. It took him about an hour and I was up and running. He also cleaned up the dirt that came out of the unit. Thank you AC Plus and my tech, Sean.
randall
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Great communication and professionalism. Most importantly, this is a company with integrity. They weren’t happy with the temporary nature of the fix they provided so they didn’t charge for the work - not even the diagnosis fee. Contrast that with a different company who had previously come out iand charged hundreds to do nothing. Carlos was awesome.
Virginia J.
1725914280
UPDATE: 9-9-24Brandon fixed a vent on the roof and another part and helped to make our unit even more efficient. Thank you.UPDATE: 6-15-23It's been about 2 years, but Matt reached out to see what he could do to make us happy. He offered a complimentary cleaning of the AC unit. We discussed the issues from my first review (3 star) and I agreed to update it here. So I am giving AC Plus Heating and Air a 5 star review today for following up and making things right. We will definitely call them again in the future with any AC issues.Our AC kept tripping the breaker. So we called and got an appt. for 2 days away. Matt came and tried to fix it, but it tripped again later that night. So he said we would need a new unit. In a couple more days, Matt came back to replace the unit. Got it up and running. Tripped again! Matt said it was probably the breaker was weak (perhaps this would have been the first thing to check?), so he brought one over to replace the old one and get us up and running again. However, my husband, a former electrician, was concerned because Matt put in a 40 amp breaker with old wiring which only supported a 30 amp breaker. So, we ended up replacing the 30 amp breaker ourselves, even though the new unit clearly stated it required a 40 amp breaker. We repeatedly called Matt and the office to come and finish the job. My calls went unanswered or were put off for several days. All we wanted was for them to finish the job-properly wire the unit and put in the correct breaker. This took almost another week. FINALLY Donald and Louis showed up and quickly and expertly completed the job that should have been done in the beginning. For THEM we give 5 stars.
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Sean knows the business and I have every confidence that the system will preform perfectly... and now 2yrs in the service was perfect and easy top to bottom
N F
1725731201
Very pleased with how soon they were able to check the AC. Steven let us know how long it would take him to arrive. Checked unit and got ok from us for repairs which he completed very quickly. We had used them in the past to replace ducts and were very pleased then also. Happy with their service and glad to support a family owned business!
Nicole B.
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As always AC plus had amazing service! They were so quick to come fix my AC not blowing air in the middle of a heat wave!! Sean and Carlos were so nice and very professional. They got up in the attic and had my AC fixed in 15 minutes! I literally would never call anyone else to work on my hvac!
Anthony R.
1725645605
Stephen was wonderful and explained all options to fit our budget!
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AC Plus service is always top notch. I believe they are honest and fair in their business dealings. There service is above other companies we have used in the past. Flawless installation and services every time. We found our favorite!
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Your guys are great. Great conversations and kept me in the know of what was being doneI'm a customer for life. Love that they are Christian men.. I'll recommend you to everyone I know.
Adam F.
1725574371
Brandon was both friendly and professional, as he diagnosed our air conditioning problem on Monday. Today he and his team efficiently repaired our unit, replacing the required parts and even made sure that our second unit was working properly! I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs their A/C repaired or replaced in an efficient, and affordable manner!
Adam F.
1725573888
Brandon was both friendly and professional, as he diagnosed our air conditioning issue. He and his team repaired and replaced the required parts, replaced the filters. and even made sure that our second air conditioning unit was working properly as well. Theirservice was excellent, and I would highly recommend this company for any air conditioning issues 🤗
John R.
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Fast & Friendly Service. Crew came in analyzed the install. Everyone went to work in their location. Job completed in the two days and all works well ! Thanks so much !!!
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1725489872
Always a pleasure to have your company take care of our HVAC needs. Plugged drain line for condensation. Had us up and going in no time. :)
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1725487249
Extremely knowledgeable and professional service technicians. My wife was pregnant and needed our AC fixed ASAP! Quick fix thankfully but definitely going to use them when we need a new unit! Thank you AC Plus!
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Matt and his crew were very professional and ontime.
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1725404502
When above and beyond the call of duty, excellent people highly recommend them to anybody
ivan C.
1725384069
Fast friendly service by a knowledgeable technician. Promptly answered all our questions, couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks Stephan.
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1725109530
They were on time, courteous and did a professional installation. The job took longer than we all thought but it was a big installation.
Alex
1725048924
Courteous and respectful owner. Would highly recommend!
Alex
1725048884
Outstanding service! Extremely knowledgeable technician. Highly recommend
Brian J. O.
1725045837
The technician was early, professional, kind and very helpful. Awesome service!
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Professional, on time, clean install!
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AC Plus was awesome! I would recommend them to anyone who needs their air fixed. They delivered on everything they promised and have done so professionally and timely and knowledgeably! Grateful we called them!
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AC plus has been fantastic! They fixed our motor but found out the ducts needed to be redone. It was a big job but they did it and our air conditioning works amazing now! Works better than it ever has. They put in larger ducting when they replaced the old stuff and it has made a world of difference. All the service techs who have come out to the house have been professional and knowledgable! They have charged us fair prices for all the work done. So grateful we called AC Plus the first time.
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Quick, professional, trustworthy! I’m thrilled. Any additional problems I will call AC Plus! Thank you!
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Great service and support through the process of installing in our home. Thank you Sean and AC Plus!
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I highly recommend this company. Honest and straightforward with a solid diagnosis of the problem. It was a pleasure working with Brandon again. Looking forward to working with you again.
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Nothing but the upmost respect for our guys over at AC Plus!!! Top notch customer service and the nicest group of service techs I've ever dealt with.
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Had a great experience with one of their experts, Brandon! From diagnosing our issue with our AC at home all the way through fixing it, he kept in touch and made sure we were taken care of. Our home is finally cool again after a month and a half without AC in the height of summer. He was professional and explained everything we needed to know. Will definitely call back for a tune up before the spring to keep us up in shape!
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We recommend AC Plus for your Heating and air needs.Excellent in all areas. Very professional and polite on our job. Office staff friendly too. AC Plus is our go to Company for Heater and Air !!!
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The crew was very polite and they kept me informed during the installation. They kept the area clean and made sure that I understood what they did and how it works. Thank you John, Miguel, Chris and I forgot the 4th person's name. I highly recommend AC Plus.
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Excelente customer service and very helpful service tech.
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Sent text. Let's talk. System is not working properly. The install was perfect but there seems to be a problem with the unit itself. Most likely a factory defect. I appreciate your service. Hopefully it's an easy fix. Thank you for your prompt attention to this minor setback
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AC Plus Heating &Air is the best!With some previous bad experiences with a few other companies we decided to take a chance with Ac Plus and we are so thankful we did! Our service technician was Sean, He was very professional, knowledgeable. and friendly. We told him what the issues we were having with the rooftop AC unit and quickly diagnosed the issues and walked me through all the steps to fix the problem.I’m a little familiar with most of the AC components and was amazed with he’s knowledge. My husband and I are so grateful to Sean and he’s company for being so honest and getting it diagnosed right!
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AC Plus, executed as they said they would. Great communication and follow through. I am well pleased with products and service. Thanks to the whole team.
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I have highly recommended your business to several people because everyone who has comes to our house is extremely friendly, nice and knowledgeable. Even the women who answers the phone in the office So very pleased with your work. Today the gentleman was extremely caring and concern to have our heater working for us. Thank you so much.
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1723741912
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Arrived on time very good.Excellent will recommend AC plus heating and air.They also do financing as it to your convenience.Will definitely give him a call brandon you're a guy
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I was able to book a same day AC diagnostic appointment. Sean the Tech. was amazing! He immediately identified the issue and made the repairs the same day. I am extremely satisfied with the overall service received from AC Plus. It was a great experience!
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1723667309
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Super duper happy and satisfied, I thought I needed a new blower motor but instead the cables were the ones needed to be fixed….i greatly appreciate their honesty!!
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AC Plus is the best! Honest, informative, and so knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
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On time, friendly, honest. Best of all no screw you fees!
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1722274863
Brandon serviced my ac which had not been working. He checked the thermostat and the unit on roof. It was a quick fix and now I have cool air. He was punctual and communicative. Thanks AC Plus. It's nice to have AC during these hot summer months. This company was also recommended by 2 other friends.
Debra T.
1722037877
Did a very excellent job was able to provide me even with a washable filter and told me things to do and I’m very very happy very nice and pleasant guy and very knowledgeable very professional and polite outstanding job cleaned the whole thing very clean and very reasonable for the service yearly service that needed to be done highly recommend them 10 out of 10
Johnny Qinyong L.
1721530469
Quick response, high efficiency, my problem solved on site!! Sean has done an excellent job!! Thank you, AC Plus. All my future A/C jobs belong to you!!
Chris T
1721343388
Matt came over and fixed my dad's thermostat. With the rising temperatures, I was very worried about my dad. Matt was kind and professional.
D. B.
1721331809
All went as expected, quick and precise
Saul C
1721326091
Thanks Brandon for fix my AC you do excelente job
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1721253409
Our A/C stopped working, we contacted AC Plus on Monday, they booked a repairman for the following Monday, but also put us on a cancellation waitlist. By Wednesday our A/C was fixed! Great job!
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1721152705
This company is exceptional in its customer service and I highly recommend it.joseph w brady
Deanna R.
1721089528
Great customer service. Professional. Will definitely use them again if and when I need service!! There was a glitch in their system and my service wasn’t assigned. Within 20 mins they had someone at my house.
Jim G.
1721075894
AC+ came out. My service technician was Brandon. He was very professional straightforward. No pressure sales pitch asked a couple questions got to the situation did his troubleshooting and diagnostic figure. The problem gave me the estimate. Proceeded with the repairs was done in less than an hour. I was very impressed with his professionalism and courtesy that goes along ways in the service industry. You have AC issues reach out to AC+
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1720805832
Very professional work!!Job well done. If we need work done again "AC Plus Heating&Air"Are the professionals to call.
Joanne F.
1720799949
I highly recommend AC Plus Heating and Air. From my initial call to the service center and follow ups from Ana A. and Ziphora D. to Matt the technician that worked on our air conditioner it was a very positive experience. Matt’s customer service and professionalism put us at ease. He was on time and was able to diagnose and fix the problem quickly. We made the right choice by going with AC Plus Heating and Air. Thank you!
Paul C.
1720709761
After Several Years Of service with AC Plus very efficient professional most of timeon board part replacement expedient parts order and installation up and running fair pricing great service Shawn/Steven excellent
trisha A.
1720640038
We've used them for many years, the technicians are always professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Matt was here today to look at our AC that had been out for 5 days. (During the heat wave of course) He had it diagnosed and repaired within 2 hours. Matt had to go into our attic to fix the problem. Which was SUPER HOT, and he did it with a smile. They're great!!
Mark H.
1720568284
The workers were professional and my house is cooling down to perfection thank you very much
Mike C.
1669837459
Highly recommended Ac Plus Sam was very nice and very informative and great price .
Nest C.
1635180103
Great service! Very professional and friendly!
Karen
1634688727
Very reasonable, professional and got the heat back on in no time! Thanks!
Arianna P.
1634596836
Everything was easy and quick, from the estimate to the installation.
SW08
1633199328
Very good customer service, Reliable outstanding Serivce I received a call from the technician to notify me there was a cancellation which was outstanding the technician came by and good an outstanding work and explained everything he did with the furnace I would recommend this company to anyone 5 stars
Sanstlwh C.
1633120842
The customer service is excellent both on the phone and the technician Jonathan. Our air conditioner is running wonderfully again! Thanks so much!
Brian V.
1632682714
My air conditioner stopped blowing air through the vents. I knew I had to find an HVAC repair guy fast and I was worried about having some stranger with his hands on my equipment. I did a web search and found AC Plus Heating and Air with many hundreds of 5 star reviews on Google.Omar Amore came to my house and diagnosed and fixed the problem in 20 minutes and it cost me much less than expected. After he performed the work, he spent another 15 minutes with me educating me about the proper maintenance of my air conditioner. He quoted me some pricing on a couple action items to do next spring to keep my unit in good working order.Omar struck me as honest and thoughtful. I will use this company again for all my heating and air needs.
Richard M.
1632514164
The service tech was on time, polite, and attentive.
Edward S.
1632511078
Amazing experience with Sean coming out to view our property. Had a few concerns which we addressed and he also went above and beyond by replacing and fixing certain parts of the AC we were unaware of. Definitely will be using this company in the future.
Jennifer M.
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Our AC died Tuesday night, we called Wednesday morning and they had a new unit up and working by Thursday afternoon. Very friendly and professional.
Kris F.
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A/C went out and they came to help the 1st thing after the weekend! Very friendly, professional and prompt!
Virginia J.
1631236907
The tech called to say he might be early, then called again once he was on his way. The job was hard to get to, but he persevered and got the job done!
Robert G.
1631229084
Called AC Plus for AC service. They were very courteous and professional on time for my appointment, Jonathan service tech showed up diagnose the issue, and had my house AC up and cooling fast!
Marco A.
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The staff at AC PLUS where amazing friendly and courteous. The technician Sean was very honest, friendly and kept us informed of what was going on till the very end. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. A+ RATING in my book. Thank you for the service AC PLUS.
Jeff M.
1630089203
Our AC unit failed yesterday. Of course, it has been over 100 degrees the last few days, so we were concerned. Called AC Plus this morning and they had it up and running again by 11:00am today! Jonathan was great and explained everything to me, answered all my questions. We will be calling them again if we ever have any problems. The woman that answered the phone there this morning was also very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Thank you AC Plus!
Chris O.
1628985378
Dogs were trying to get a squirrel and smashed the freon line flat. Omar came out and took care of the situation quickly and professionally much appreciated.
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