Most AC problems Palo Alto HVAC sees on newer systems begin on installation day. An oversized unit cycles on and off too quickly to dry the air, so a Palo Alto, CA home ends up cold and damp. An undersized unit runs flat-out through every heat wave and still falls behind. Either way, the equipment never reaches the efficiency on its label. Our fix is simple: a real load calculation built from your home's size, insulation, windows, sun exposure, and duct system, not a rule of thumb or the tonnage of the unit being replaced. It is the first step toward a system that performs for fifteen years.
The repair homeowners call us about most is AC Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
When to Call for AC Installation in Palo Alto
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Your current AC is past the twelve-to-fifteen-year mark
- The house cools unevenly, with hot rooms the system never conquers
- The system still uses phased-out R-22 refrigerant
- More frequent repairs, each one costing more than the last
- The AC runs constantly on hot days and never reaches the setpoint
- Higher cooling costs each year with less comfort to show for it
- A failed compressor or leaking evaporator coil on an aging unit
- The house feels cold but sticky, a classic sign of oversizing
Act Before It Gets Worse
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. If you notice any of these signs, call (650) 220-0821 for a prompt inspection.
