Lower Mainland summers keep getting hotter. The 2021 heat dome pushed Surrey and Abbotsford past 40°C, and most summers now bring a week or two above 30°C. Upstairs bedrooms feel it first. Lower Mainland HVAC installs central air and ductless A/C, and when yours stops cooling in July, we get out fast.
What we do
- Central air conditioning. A condenser outside and a coil on your furnace, using the ducts you already have.
- Ductless mini-splits. Wall or ceiling heads for homes without ducts, top floors, bonus rooms and suites.
- A heat pump instead of A/C. Often costs only a bit more than A/C alone, heats your home in winter too, and may qualify for rebates. We always price both.
- A/C repair. Capacitors, contactors, fan motors, refrigerant leaks, frozen coils, clogged drains and thermostat problems.
- Seasonal service. Coil cleaning, refrigerant check, electrical check and drain flush before the first heat wave.
Signs your A/C needs service
- It runs but blows warm or barely cool air
- The outdoor fan doesn’t spin, or the unit hums and won’t start
- Ice on the copper lines or the indoor coil
- Water leaking near the furnace or indoor head
- The breaker trips when the A/C starts
- Upstairs can’t get below 26°C on a hot afternoon
How it works
- Call or send a request. In summer, call 778-903-2414 for the fastest response.
- Diagnosis or home visit. For repairs, we find the fault and give you the price first. For new systems, we check the ducts, electrical and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- Repair or install. Most repairs are done the same visit. Most installs take one to two days.
- Charge and airflow check. We check the refrigerant charge and airflow on every job, so it actually cools the house.
What does air conditioning cost in Surrey?
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| A/C service call and diagnosis | $150–$250 |
| Capacitor or contactor | $200–$450 |
| Refrigerant leak search and repair | $500–$1,500+ |
| Seasonal A/C tune-up | $150–$250 |
| Central A/C added to an existing furnace | $6,500–$11,000 |
| Ductless mini-split, one zone | $4,500–$8,000 |
| Heat pump instead of A/C (ducted) | $12,000–$22,000 before rebates |
Lower Mainland considerations
- Heat waves arrive fast. Installers book up in late June. Book installs in spring for the best timing.
- Wildfire smoke. On smoky days you’ll want windows closed. A/C with a good filter (MERV 11–13) keeps indoor air cleaner.
- Strata rules. Many townhomes in Surrey, Langley and Coquitlam need strata approval for outdoor units. We’ll help with the details for your application.
- Noise and setbacks. We place condensers away from bedroom windows and property lines and check local bylaw setbacks.
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