High-efficiency air conditioners: keeping residents cool in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro and Greater Minnesota

A home air conditioning unit is a big purchase, but HSP makes it easy for you to make a smart and energy-efficient decision. An HSP air-conditioning expert will review your current home air conditioning equipment and thoroughly answer all your questions about a replacement AC and the costs of a new air conditioner during your free in-home consultation.

The industry professionals at Home Service Plus are ready to work with you on sizing and unit recommendations for your new or replacement central air conditioner. Based on things like your household needs, home size, and other home cooling factors, our sales team will be able to help determine which central AC unit will work best for your home.

During your central air conditioner consultation with a home cooling professional, we will:

• Determine optimal equipment sizing: We measure your home and provide you with a computerized heat loss/heat gain assessment to ensure you get the right size air conditioning unit for optimal cooling.
• Evaluate your cooling needs: We review code, comfort, noise or other potential factors to help ensure your replacement AC unit is efficient, compliant and convenient.
• Share your options: We want to make sure you make the best decision for your home and your family. Our team will sit down and review the air conditioner cost information, warranty, efficiency and other important info for each Daikin®, Ruud® and Mitsubishi® air conditioning model that may meet your needs. We'll also alert you to any money-saving rebates.
• Give you expert recommendations: Feel great about your central air conditioner purchase or replacement with the support from our trained and experience home cooling team. With over 80 years in the business, Home Service Plus knows a thing or two about providing you with the high-quality air conditioning value and service you deserve.
• Help you reach a smart decision: We patiently answer your questions in a friendly, professional visit to discuss AC costs and installation information. We help give you peace of mind and will never sell you something you don't need.

Get answers to all your questions about central air-conditioning or ductless-cooling units in a FREE in-home consultation from Home Service Plus.

The cost of a central air conditioner varies depending on type and efficiency. Our experts will walk you through all of the pricing factors that go into the price of your air conditioner purchase, including installation, haul-away of your old unit, and any other cost factors like city permits or other setup needs.

The cost for a new central air conditioning unit starts at $4,000, installation included, for a model with 13-16 SEER (Seasonal Environmental Efficiency Ratio). To replace an existing ‘Attic Air’ central AC system, costs start at $9,000, installation included. To learn more about the costs of a ductless or mini split air conditioning unit, visit our ductless AC page.

To get a good price on a home air conditioner, keep a close eye on value factors, like the quality, efficiency, warranties, payment/financing, and installation.

An HSP cooling expert will help you weigh each factor during your free in-home consultation, including:

• Efficiency - Central air conditioners typically last 15 years, so energy efficiency should always be considered. When shopping for a new or replacement home air conditioner, the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) will tell you which models are most efficient. The higher the SEER, the less it costs to operate (smaller cooling bills). Consider that the efficiency of central a/c units has continued to rise in recent years; if you buy an air conditioner with a low SEER it may be considered "old" or "outdated" within just a few years.
• Quality - The global economy brings you an overwhelming number of central air conditioners to choose from, but workmanship varies greatly - especially when you examine the quality of parts inside the unit. At Home Service Plus, we only offer Daikin®, Ruud® and Mitsubishi® cooling options because they're high quality manufacturers we confidently back up with our industry-leading warranties.
• Warranties - Smart homeowners understand the importance of warranties, but make sure you examine more than just the length of coverage. The scope of air conditioner warranty coverage is important, too. HSP offers you industry-leading air conditioner warranties at no extra cost, because 1) we only sell durable central air conditioners and 2) we install them ourselves with care and precision.
• Installation - Don't try saving a buck by hiring an unlicensed, un-bonded or inexperienced person to install a new or replacement central air conditioning unit. Nearly half of all HVAC equipment is installed incorrectly. Don't risk voiding your warranty on your replacement AC unit or putting your family in danger!

Almost half of all heating-and cooling equipment is installed correctly, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Incorrect installation of a central air conditioner can:

• Decrease AC cooling efficiency by 30 percent
• Reduce the AC unit's lifespan
• Void your manufacturer's warranty
• Cause fires & air-quality problems

At Home Service Plus, we give you the best value on a new central air conditioner by ensuring you get the high efficiency home cooling equipment you are looking for with the precise installation you expect. Our competitive air conditioning prices include industry-leading warranties and our team of professional central air conditioner technicians ensure your central air conditioning unit installation is completed properly and in accordance with all building codes.