INSTALLING CENTRAL AIR FOR THE FIRST TIME
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If your location never had a central Air Conditioning before, then there are unique items to take into consideration.
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Type of Air Conditioning systems
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Location of the new Air Conditioning system (outside part)
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Location of the new Air Conditioning system (inside part)
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Route for the line set
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Ventilation system
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Power
- Thermostat
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Type of Air Conditioning systems
- Split system (Condenser outside, Evaporator Coil inside and Copper line connecting the outside and inside unit together.
- Package Unit
- Mini-split or ductless system
- MutiCiiti
- Chiller
- Cooling tower
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Location of the new Air Conditioning system (outside part)
- Ground
- Roof
- Platform
- Mechanic room
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Location of the new Air Conditioning system (inside part)
- Garage
- Cabinet
- Attic
- Mechanic room
- Basement
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Route for the line set
The copper line connecting the outside to the inside units in the case of a split system must be runfrom outside to inside.
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Ventilation system
Except if you choose a ductless system or already have central air, you will need to install a ventilation system. Ducts may be run in any of the following places:
- Attics,
- Above dropping ceiling,
- Walls/shafts
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Power
The new Air Conditioning system must be energized. Often this requires the upgrade of the electric panel or at least the addition of a circuit breaker.
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Thermostat
- Programmable or non-programmable thermostat
- Management System
- Location of the thermostat
- Wirelss Remote controls or fixed wired Thermostats including where to run the thermostat cables which connect the A/C system to the thermostat.
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It may sound like a complicated endeavor but with the right guidance, it will become easy.
So the easiest way to clarify all of the above points is to call your trusted contractor, Fix My AC, Inc, at 800-673-4922. We will review your needs and expectations and guide you step by step through the decision making involved in purchasing a new Air Conditioning system.
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