The brand on the cabinet matters far less than most people think. What decides whether a new AC delivers its rated efficiency for fifteen years is the installation, and a sloppy one gives away a big share of that efficiency on day one. Size it too large and it short-cycles, pulls out little moisture, and leaves your Chesapeake home cool but clammy. Size it too small and it runs nonstop without ever catching up on the hottest afternoons. Chesapeake HVAC avoids both by running a proper load calculation based on your square footage, insulation, window exposure, and ductwork, rather than simply copying the old unit's tonnage.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for AC Installation
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. These are the signals our technicians see most often:
- An older unit that runs on phased-out R-22
- A failed compressor or leaking evaporator coil on an aging unit
- Repair calls that keep coming, with bigger bills every time
- Hot spots and warm rooms the AC can never catch up with
- A cold, damp feeling indoors, which usually points to an oversized system
- A system that runs nonstop on hot afternoons without hitting the setpoint
- An air conditioner that is twelve to fifteen years old or older
- Summer energy bills that keep rising as comfort drops
Act Before It Gets Worse
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Don't wait, call (757) 514-5413 and we'll take a look right away.
