Air Conditioning Installation in Richmond
Richmond summers are humid, so a good cooling system has to remove moisture as well as lower the temperature. The city is also flat and low-lying, and most homes have no basement. Those details change how the system is sized, where the outdoor unit goes and how condensate water is drained. We install central AC, ductless systems and heat pumps across Richmond.
Planning for Richmond conditions
- Humidity control. An oversized AC cools quickly but shuts off before removing moisture, which leaves rooms cool and clammy. Correct sizing and variable-speed equipment run longer, gentler cycles that dry the air.
- Drainage. Condensate lines need a proper place to drain. That matters in slab-on-grade and crawl-space homes with no floor drain nearby.
- Outdoor unit placement. Raised pads or wall brackets keep units out of puddles on flat lots. Near Steveston and the dykes, we also consider wind and salt air.
- Townhouses. Many Richmond complexes have strict rules for outdoor units. See condo and townhouse AC.
Which system fits?
| Home | Usual approach |
|---|---|
| House with a gas furnace and ducts | Central AC or a ducted heat pump on the existing ducts |
| Home with baseboards or a hot-water system | Ductless mini-splits. See mini-splits |
| Townhouse or condo | Ductless or slim-duct unit with strata approval |
A heat pump cools as well as an AC and heats efficiently in winter, so it’s worth comparing before you buy cooling only.
Our installation process
- Site visit: cooling-load calculation, duct or wall-route check, electrical panel check, outdoor unit placement
- Written quote: exact model numbers, electrical scope, permits and warranty listed
- Installation: one day for most installs
- Commissioning: refrigerant charge verified, airflow and drainage tested, thermostat set up with you
Richmond neighbourhoods we serve
Steveston, Terra Nova, Westwind, Seafair, Broadmoor, Garden City, Thompson, City Centre, Brighouse, Ironwood, Shellmont, Hamilton, Bridgeport and East Richmond.
Need a repair? See AC repair in Richmond or AC leaking water.
Plan your Richmond AC installation
Send us photos of your current system, your electrical panel and where the outdoor unit could go. AC installation · All AC services