{"id":770,"date":"2019-08-26T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/?p=770"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:31:05","slug":"ac-installation-hire-pro-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-installation-hire-pro-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Only Hire a Pro for AC Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Why-You-Should-Only-Hire-a-Pro-for-AC-Installation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"two-professionals-looking-over-air-conditioner\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Why-You-Should-Only-Hire-a-Pro-for-AC-Installation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Why-You-Should-Only-Hire-a-Pro-for-AC-Installation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Why-You-Should-Only-Hire-a-Pro-for-AC-Installation.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We won\u2019t deny it, the end of the year is a lousy time to require an air conditioner replacement. In an ideal world, you\u2019d have a well-maintained and highly efficient air conditioner ready to get you through the last of the summer weather. If that\u2019s not the case, however, and you\u2019re shopping for an air conditioner right now, we urge you to only trust a pro. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to watch for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/signs-need-new-air-conditioner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early signs you need replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before your system breaks down completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But why is this so important?<\/p>\n<p>To start off, you want to ensure that you get the right type of air conditioner and the right <em>size <\/em>AC\u2014too large of an AC can be just as detrimental as too small of one, and will go through a process called short-cycling, which is hard on the system and will cause it to accumulate wear and tear faster than normal. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the most common\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/signs-air-conditioner-struggling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signs your AC is struggling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and should be evaluated before making a replacement decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So you know sizing is important, but what are some other reasons you should only hire a pro?<\/p>\n<h2>Why should you only hire a pro for air\u2011conditioning installation?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals ensure correct sizing of the system, which prevents wear, short\u2011cycling, and increased costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced installers handle safety, licensing, and liability\u2014protecting you from injury or faulty work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They offer tailored system matching and comprehensive service including maintenance and follow\u2011up, rather than just basic installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>For the Experience They Bring<\/h2>\n<p>You might think it\u2019s perfectly fine to call in just any handyman, as long as they have a little bit of experience with mechanical and electrical devices, but we are here to tell you that this may only end with a headache for you, and you\u2019ll probably find yourself calling in a professional anyway to fix their messy work.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you have safety to consider. Air conditioners are big and heavy, and in the wrong hands, it can result in injury. Without proper licensing and insurance that a professional would have, you may end up financially liable if something happens during installation.<\/p>\n<h2>The Savings You\u2019ll Get<\/h2>\n<p>The air conditioning system you choose for your home plays a huge role in your family\u2019s comfort and health. But, you also don\u2019t want to pay an arm and a leg each month for that comfort. When you hire a professional AC installer, you can ensure that you\u2019ll be matched with the best, most efficient system for <em>your <\/em>specific home, and as a result, you\u2019ll save money.<\/p>\n<p>Air conditioners are not a \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d situation and you\u2019ll want to work with a professional who understands that.<\/p>\n<h2>Comprehensive Product Selection<\/h2>\n<p>Like we said above, choosing an air conditioning system is not a \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d situation. While a central AC system might be great for one home, a ductless cooling system may be right for another. When you choose a professional AC installer, you need one that works with all systems, so that you have options to choose from and don\u2019t feel stuck selecting a system that may be out of your budget or doesn\u2019t meet your specific home\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Comprehensive Services<\/h2>\n<p>When you work with an amateur, they might be able to put an air conditioner in, but are they able to provide the follow-up services necessary to keep your air conditioner in good working order? <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A professional has the tools and knowledge to provide thorough\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/starting-up-ac-again-watch-signs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooling system maintenance and repairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when needed, so you can rely on your air conditioner for the years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When you\u2019re ready to schedule your <a href=\"\/hvac-contractor\/air-conditioning\/installation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AC system installation in Sacramento<\/a>, contact <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Pacific Home &amp; Comfort, Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To start off, you want to ensure that you get the right type of air conditioner and the right size AC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[152,89],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=770"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2006,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/770\/revisions\/2006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}