Replacing Your Old Air Conditioner
The most straightforward air conditioner installation jobs we handle in Tukwila, WA, are when you already have an existing unit. In these situations, all we have to do is pull out the old one and replace it with an updated system. That’s because most of the electrical work will already be in place. Your ductwork will also be retrofitted, so we won’t have to adjust it.
Before we replace your air conditioner, however, we’ll attempt to repair it. Often, a small component can break, causing your unit to stop working. The technicians at Hunt’s Services will troubleshoot your problem and, whenever possible, fix it.
If the unit is beyond repair, we’ll determine what size of air conditioning unit would work best in your home and order it. We’ll then handle the installation and ensure that everything is fully functional before leaving.
Installing a New Air Conditioner in Tukwila
The installation of an entirely new system is a little more complicated because we’ll have to adjust your ductwork and hook the unit up outside your home. We’ll also have to deal with the electrical, which often involves updating your wiring and, in some cases, fitting your electrical panel with a new circuit breaker.
The physical installation of the air conditioning unit also takes some work, as it either sits on a concrete slab or metal bracket outside of your home.
Installing a new air conditioner is a large job. Luckily, Hunt’s Services is here to assist. Call us at 253-533-7500 to set up an appointment so we can determine your exact needs.
How Do Air Conditioners Function
A central air conditioning unit pushes cold air through your ducts to cool your home. That’s why having clear and clean air ducts for your heating and cooling systems are important for their operation. You’ll use your thermostat to control it, adjusting the temperature like you would with your furnace.
There’s more to the system’s functionality, however, as it begins with the circuit board. Once you adjust the temperature, your thermostat communicates with the unit’s circuit board, letting it know that you require cold air. The circuit board then starts the blower and condenser, and the air starts flowing into your ductwork.
The air is currently warm, but it quickly cools as it passes the evaporator coil. That’s because the evaporator coil contains refrigerant, which absorbs the heat and disposes of it outside the home.
You now have cold air, which the blower distributes throughout your house until the building reaches your desired temperature.
Make sure that you select the right size of air conditioning unit because if it’s too small, it might not produce enough cold air to circulate throughout your residence. Don’t worry, Hunt’s Services will help you to choose the right system.
