{"id":587,"date":"2019-07-15T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/?p=587"},"modified":"2026-03-25T06:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:47:23","slug":"factors-air-conditioning-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/factors-air-conditioning-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Factors Go into Air Conditioning Installation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Air_Conditioning_iStock_000016128932_Large-me-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"Air conditioning installation with outdoor AC unit on concrete slab beside brick house wall.\n\" class=\"wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Air_Conditioning_iStock_000016128932_Large-me-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Air_Conditioning_iStock_000016128932_Large-me-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Air_Conditioning_iStock_000016128932_Large-me-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Air_Conditioning_iStock_000016128932_Large-me.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first rule of air conditioning is that you need great air conditioning installation services. Air conditioning installation is the foundation of your system. If you don\u2019t have a great air conditioning system in your home, you\u2019re never going to get the caliber of cooling power that you need. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a detailed overview, see our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/keeping-your-cool-a-california-homeowners-guide-to-ac-installation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California AC installation guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>If you want a perfect air conditioning system in your home, you need to focus on your sizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot more that goes into your installation than figuring out the square footage of your home and finding an air conditioner that\u2019s relatively compatible. You need a load calculation from a professional. Contact our team for <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-installation-riverside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air conditioning installation in Riverside, CA<\/a>. We\u2019ll make sure your experience is flawless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Factors Affect the Cost of Air Conditioning Installation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors affect air conditioning installation costs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The size of your home and required system capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The type of AC system being installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ductwork condition, modifications, or replacement needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy efficiency rating and SEER level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation complexity, permits, and labor requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider This Before You Install Your New AC Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for an air conditioning system, you need to ensure that you consider the following factors before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Type of AC Unit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing an air conditioning unit can be a little overwhelming because there are so many different systems on the market for you to choose from. It can be difficult even knowing where to begin your hunt. The promises that these brands make often start to blend together and sound the same after a while. If you\u2019re looking for an air conditioning unit from a brand you can trust, it might be time for you to come to our team. We only work with high-quality brands that we know will give you great service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of your air conditioning unit really matters. If you have an air conditioning unit that\u2019s too big, you\u2019ll have an air conditioner that often short cycles or \u201chard starts\u201d and wears the system down far too quickly. If you have an air conditioning system that\u2019s too small, your home will never be able to cool down adequately. The size of your home matters when determining the air conditioner you need, but other factors like the amount of natural lighting in your home, the height of your ceilings, the materials used to build your home, and the number of people residing there all affect your sizing too. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For insight into the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-long-does-air-conditioning-installation-take\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air conditioning installation timeline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check our latest guide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact our professionals for a load calculation that will help keep you comfortable throughout the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The SEER Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio. This ratio measures the amount of heat removed to the amount of electricity consumed. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit. If you want an energy-efficient air conditioning system, you\u2019re going to need an AC system with a SEER rating of 15 or higher. If you have an air conditioning system that\u2019s 10 years or older, you might even have an air conditioning system that has a single-digit SEER rating. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more options, review our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/you-made-it-through-another-summer-explore-energy-efficient-ac-installation-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy-efficient AC installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommendations. <\/span>Contact our team and we\u2019ll point you in the right direction of an air conditioning system with a great SEER rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Quality of Your Ductwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get great air conditioning in your home you\u2019re going to need great ductwork. If your ductwork is gapping or leaking, you\u2019re never going to get the quality air conditioning you deserve. We specialize in caulking, weather stripping, and attic air sealing services\u2014you can come to our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact our team today at RKM Heating and Air Conditioning to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ensure that your air conditioning installation is perfect with the help of our team. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[129,90],"class_list":["post-587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-installation","tag-riverside"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=587"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1604,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587\/revisions\/1604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}