AC Installation and Replacement in Rowlett, TX

Rowlett requires a permit for any HVAC mechanical work, pulled by a contractor registered with the City through MyGov. Here’s how an AC replacement works in Rowlett, from the first visit to the inspection.

Before you replace an AC in Rowlett

• Refrigerant. R-22 on the data plate usually means a full system change.
• Check the City’s registered contractor list. Rowlett publishes it, and only registered mechanical contractors can get a permit.
• Age of the indoor coil and furnace. A new condenser needs a matched coil.
• Upstairs comfort. If upstairs never kept up, look at ducts and returns before sizing.

We go through each of these in the written proposal.

Systems we install in Rowlett

• Return air and duct upgrades where the old design falls short
• Matched central AC and coil
• Gas furnace plus AC
• Heat pump systems

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.

Rowlett homes and what their age means for your system

Rowlett is a city of single-family houses: about 83% of homes are detached, one of the highest shares in the area. The Census puts the median home at 1997, and nearly half were built in the 1980s and 1990s.

The Census counts about 24,216 homes in Rowlett. Here’s how they break down by decade built:

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.

Many Rowlett homes sit close to Lake Ray Hubbard, where outdoor units collect cottonwood, grass clippings and lake-breeze debris on their coils. A matted coil makes the compressor work harder and run hotter, so we check and rinse it on every AC call. On two-story homes from the 1990s, the upstairs system often struggles first, and we look at its return air and attic ducts before blaming the equipment.

Rowlett permits for HVAC work

• The City publishes a list of currently registered mechanical contractors, and all inspections are requested through MyGov. Inspections and questions: 972-412-6125.
• The City of Rowlett requires a building permit for any type of HVAC mechanical work, along with plumbing and electrical work.
• Mechanical contractors must be registered with the City of Rowlett to obtain a permit. Registration is through the City’s MyGov system and requires a current Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license.
• Registered contractors must notify the City of a license change within three business days, and of a state suspension or revocation within two.

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

Rowlett requires registered contractors to keep the City informed of their license status. That’s one reason the City’s registered contractor list is a good place to check any company before you sign.

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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett 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

• 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
• An R-22 system has a large leak
• The house never gets comfortable even after repairs

Upfront written pricing before any work starts

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

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

Why homeowners call us

• Financing available
• Registered with the City of Rowlett 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
• 24/7 service
• Upfront written pricing before any work starts

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

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Call 972-423-0012, open 24 hours.