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AC Installation and Replacement in Rockwall, TX

In Rockwall, replacing a condensing or heating unit requires a permit and a licensed HVAC contractor. Here’s how a replacement goes, from sizing to the inspection.

Planning an AC replacement in Rockwall

  • Condenser only, or the full system? Replacing the condensing or heating unit needs a permit either way.
  • Matched coil. A new outdoor unit on an old coil rarely performs as rated.
  • Refrigerant on the data plate.
  • Rental home? Rockwall requires a licensed HVAC contractor for all work on rental property.

We cover each of these on the first visit.

Systems we install in Rockwall

  • Gas furnace plus AC
  • Heat pumps
  • Thermostats and zoning
  • Matched central AC and coil

Still deciding? Read should I repair or replace my air conditioner, heat pump installation and are smart thermostats worth it.

We install and service all major brands, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, American Standard, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Amana, Bryant and Goodman.

Rockwall homes and what their age means for your system

Rockwall grew fastest in the 2000s, which built about 35% of its homes. The Census puts the median at 2003, and about 78% of homes are single-family detached houses.

The Census counts about 19,328 homes in Rockwall. Here’s how they break down by decade built:

Built Share of homes What we often find
Before 1980 About 8% Older homes around downtown Rockwall, with equipment replaced several times.
1980s About 14% About 40 years old; often on a third outdoor unit.
1990s About 15% About 30 years old; most are on a second system.
2000s About 35% Rockwall’s biggest decade. Original systems are 15 to 25 years old.
2010 and later About 27% Newer homes, mostly R-410A or newer refrigerants.

The house’s age doesn’t tell you the system’s age. The data plate on the outdoor unit does, and it’s the first thing we read.

Because so many Rockwall homes went up in the 2000s, a lot of original builder systems are now 15 to 25 years old. That’s when an outdoor unit or furnace failure turns into a replacement question. Rockwall draws a clear line here: repairing an AC unit, such as replacing a coil or contactor or adding refrigerant, doesn’t need a permit, but replacing the condensing unit or the heating unit does. Knowing which side of that line your job falls on helps you compare quotes.

Rockwall permits for HVAC work

  • Repairs to air conditioning units, such as replacing the coil or contactors, or charging the unit with refrigerant, don’t require a permit. When the condensing unit or the heating unit is replaced, a permit must be obtained.
  • A licensed HVAC contractor must get the permit and do the work. Texas allows homeowners to install a system on a home they own, live in and homestead through Rockwall Central Appraisal District, but recovering refrigerant takes a licensed contractor, and rental properties must use one.
  • Contractors register through the City’s CityWorks portal, where inspections are also scheduled. Building Inspections: 972-771-7709.
  • The City of Rockwall requires a permit for all HVAC installations.

Dallas Heating and Air Conditioning is registered with the City of Rockwall as a mechanical contractor. For a replacement, we pull the permit and schedule the inspection.

Rockwall schedules inspections in its CityWorks portal, and only issued permits can schedule one. We handle the permit, the inspection request and the follow-up.

Refrigerant and efficiency rules that affect your decision

R-22. The EPA ended the manufacture of new R-22 equipment in 2010 and the production and import of R-22 itself on January 1, 2020. An R-22 system can keep running, but it can only be recharged with recovered or reclaimed R-22. A large leak on an R-22 unit is often the point where replacement makes more sense than repair.

SEER2. Since January 1, 2023, Department of Energy rules require new split-system central air conditioners installed in the Southeast region, which includes Texas, to meet at least 14.3 SEER2 under 45,000 Btu/h and 13.8 SEER2 at 45,000 Btu/h and up. New split heat pumps nationwide must meet 14.3 SEER2. See SEER vs. SEER2.

New refrigerants. Under the EPA’s AIM Act rules, new home air conditioners and heat pumps are moving to refrigerants with lower global warming potential, such as R-454B and R-32. Read what the R-410A phase-out means.

How a Rockwall installation works

  1. Home visit. We check the equipment, ducts, electrical, attic access and the refrigerant type on the data plate.
  2. Sizing. We size the system for the house, its insulation, windows and ducts, not by copying the old label.
  3. Written options. Upfront written pricing for each option before any work starts. Financing available.
  4. Permit. We pull the Rockwall permit.
  5. Installation. Outdoor unit, matched coil or air handler, refrigerant lines, drains, electrical and thermostat as needed.
  6. Startup and inspection. We charge and test the system, then the City inspects it.

When it makes sense to replace

  • An R-22 system has a large leak
  • The house never gets comfortable even after repairs
  • You’re adding or remodeling space and the old system can’t keep up
  • Your current system has failed and repair isn’t worth it

Upfront written pricing before any work starts

Every replacement starts with a written proposal. Here’s what goes in it:

  • Any duct, attic access or electrical work the City will check is listed separately.
  • Each equipment option is priced on its own.
  • Financing available.
  • What the written proposal covers: the equipment, matched indoor coil or air handler, refrigerant lines, drain, electrical connections, thermostat, permit and inspection.

Why homeowners call us

  • 24/7 service
  • Upfront written pricing before any work starts
  • Financing available
  • Registered with the City of Rockwall as a mechanical contractor
  • All major brands, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, American Standard, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Amana, Bryant and Goodman
  • NATE-certified technicians

More for Rockwall: HVAC service in Rockwall, AC repair in Rockwall, heating repair in Rockwall. See also AC installation and replacement and HVAC maintenance and tune-ups.

Also nearby: AC installation in Rowlett, AC installation in Garland.

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HVAC brands we service, including Amana, American Standard, Carrier, Bryant, Goodman, Trane, Ruud, Lennox, and Rheem

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Rockwall?

For a replacement, yes. Rockwall requires a permit when the condensing or heating unit is replaced; repairs such as a coil, contactor or refrigerant charge don’t need one. We pull it.

What efficiency does a new AC have to meet in Texas?

Since January 1, 2023, DOE rules require new split-system central air conditioners in the Southeast region, which includes Texas, to meet at least 14.3 SEER2 under 45,000 Btu/h and 13.8 SEER2 at 45,000 Btu/h and up.

Which brands do you install?

All major brands, including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, American Standard, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Amana, Bryant and Goodman.

Are you registered with the City of Rockwall?

Yes. Dallas Heating and Air Conditioning is registered with the City of Rockwall as a mechanical contractor.

How do you price the work?

You get upfront written pricing before any work starts. Financing available.

Are you open 24/7?

Yes. NATE-certified technicians, 24/7. Call 972-423-0012.

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