AC Replacement in McKinney, TX
SmartWay prices AC replacement and AC repair side by side at your home in McKinney and 13 nearby cities. Replacement work is done under Texas license TACLA00108954C, 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm.
Quoted at your home before any work starts. Texas license TACLA00108954C. Open 7 days, 7am to 7pm.
The two failures that usually lead to a replacement are the compressor inside the outdoor condenser and a leaking evaporator coil in the attic or closet. A shorted or locked compressor, or a coil leaking in several spots, can cost a large share of a new system to fix. Census figures put the median McKinney home at 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024), so an original AC in a house that age is now about 19 years old.
For a replacement quote the technician looks at more than the outdoor unit: the indoor coil, the furnace or air handler that pairs with it, the refrigerant line set, the pad and the electrical disconnect. Any of these can change the price.
Common reasons for AC replacement
The technician said the compressor is bad
The compressor is the most expensive part in the outdoor unit. On an older system, replacing it can come close to the cost of a new condenser.
We have to add refrigerant every year
Refrigerant does not get used up, so needing more means a leak, often in the evaporator coil. A coil with several leaks gets replaced, and on an older system that can mean replacing the outdoor and indoor pair.
Cooling falls behind even after a cleaning and charge check
If a clean coil and a correct refrigerant charge have not brought the temperature down, the compressor may be weak or the unit may be too small for the house. The technician confirms which one before quoting a replacement.
Our electric bill keeps climbing with the same use
A worn compressor, a dirty or corroded coil, or a slow leak all make the system run longer for the same cooling. The technician checks which one it is before anything is quoted.
Signs you need AC replacement
- Compressor will not start after the capacitor and contactor test good: a shorted or locked compressor
- Oily residue on the copper lines or coil: a refrigerant leak at that spot
- Warm air from the vents with the compressor running and the charge correct: failed compressor valves
- Rust and corrosion on the outdoor coil fins: an aging condenser coil that can start leaking
- Grinding or knocking from inside the compressor itself: worn compressor internals (a noisy fan motor is a separate, cheaper repair)
How a replacement goes
- You book a visit online or by phone. If the AC has stopped working, the visit is the $65 diagnostic, waived if you go ahead with the repair. Ask when you book about a replacement quote visit.
- The technician checks the condenser, coil, furnace or air handler, line set and electrical, then prices the repair and the replacement side by side before any work starts. You pick which one goes ahead.
- A replacement involves recovering the refrigerant from the old system, disconnecting the old condenser and removing the old coil from the furnace or air handler cabinet. The new coil and condenser are then set, brazed to the line set, charged and started.
Brands and equipment
We replace residential split systems: the outdoor condenser and its matching indoor coil, and heat pumps paired with an air handler or furnace. Brands in our job photos include American Standard, Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, Daikin and Bryant.
Where we do ac replacement
AC Replacement is available in all 14 cities we serve from our McKinney shop: McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Plano, Allen, Celina, Anna, Melissa, Lucas, Murphy, Richardson, Garland, Sachse and Princeton.
Common questions
What does AC replacement cost?
It depends on how much of the system is replaced. A condenser alone is the smallest job. A condenser with a matching indoor coil costs more, and a full system with a new furnace or air handler costs the most. System size, efficiency rating, and work on the line set, pad or disconnect also change the price. The quote is given at your home before any work starts.
How soon can the new AC go in?
Ask at the quote visit. Same-day appointments are often available for the quote visit itself.
Should I repair or replace my AC?
Compare both prices: the technician quotes the repair and the replacement at the same visit. A capacitor, contactor or fan motor is worth repairing on almost any system. A failed compressor or a coil with several leaks on a system over 10 years old, the age at which ENERGY STAR suggests weighing replacement, is where the two prices get close.
Can I replace just the outdoor unit?
Sometimes, but the outdoor condenser and indoor coil are built to work as a matched pair. A new condenser on an old coil can run less efficiently and wear the new compressor faster. If the existing coil is recent and compatible, the technician will say so and quote the condenser alone.
Do I have to replace my furnace at the same time?
No, not if the furnace is in good shape and its blower moves enough air for the new AC. If the furnace is also near the end of its life, the technician quotes both together so you can compare doing one or both.
From customers
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Book an AC replacement quote
Open 7 days, 7am to 7pm. Same-day appointments are often available.