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AC Installation and Replacement in Charlotte

Half the AC systems in Charlotte are the wrong size for the house they are in. We measure before we quote, and we install in a single day.

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The short answer

A new AC system in Charlotte typically costs $4,800 to $11,500 installed, depending on tonnage and efficiency. The single biggest factor in whether it works well is correct sizing, which requires a Manual J load calculation rather than matching the old unit's capacity.

Sound familiar?

If you are seeing any of these, this is the page you want.

  • Your system is 12 years old or more
  • Repairs are starting to stack up year over year
  • Energy bills climbing without a change in habits
  • Rooms that never reach the same temperature
  • The system uses R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer produced
  • A repair quote that lands above a third of replacement cost
AC Installation

What you get

  • Manual J load calculation on your actual house
  • Old system removed and disposed of properly
  • New line set or a flush, never a shortcut
  • Ductwork inspected and sealed where needed
  • Permit pulled and inspection scheduled
  • 10-year parts and labor warranty
  • Registered with the manufacturer so your warranty is actually valid

Questions we get

How long does the install take?

One day for most homes. We arrive around 8am and you have cold air by evening. Larger homes or jobs needing duct work can run into a second day, and we tell you that at quote time, never on the day.

Why does sizing matter so much?

An oversized system cools the air fast but does not run long enough to pull humidity out, so the house feels clammy and the compressor wears out early. An undersized one never catches up in August. Matching the label on your old unit repeats whatever mistake was made last time.

What does financing actually cost?

From $89 a month with nothing down over 120 months, subject to approval. Checking whether you qualify is a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score.

Do you handle the permit?

Yes. We pull it, we schedule the inspection, and we meet the inspector. An unpermitted install can cause you real problems when you sell the house.

AC Installation customers, in their words

4.9 from 287

Katherine B.

We got four quotes for a full system replacement. Kessler was the only company that actually measured the house instead of just looking at the old unit and writing a number. The tech explained that our previous system had been oversized for 20 years, which is why we always felt clammy in the summer. New system is a half ton smaller and the house has never been more comfortable. Not the cheapest of the four but they were the only ones who seemed to know what they were doing.

Bill Traeger

Good install and the crew was professional and tidy. Only reason for four stars is the permit inspection took longer to get scheduled than I expected, though to be fair that is the city's timeline not theirs.

Rachel Sandoval

Financing made this possible for us. $0 down and the monthly payment is less than what our electric bill was dropping by anyway. Checking eligibility did not touch my credit score, which I was worried about.

Your AC quit. Cold air by tonight.

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