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Expert AC installation for your home from courteous, NATE-certified technicians. Free in-home estimates, family-owned and trusted across Orange County since 1989.

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AC Installation

Why Install Your New AC with Klondike Air

A new air conditioner is a big investment, and the quality of the installation determines how well it cools, what it costs to run, and how long it lasts. Here’s what comes standard with every Klondike Air installation:

Free In-Home Estimate

A comfort advisor visits your home, listens to your goals, and hands you a written, upfront quote: free, and never a pressured upsell.

Right-Sized for Your Home

We size your new system with a Manual J load calculation: square footage, insulation, windows, so it’s never over- or undersized.

Top Brands

Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Rheem, Payne, and more, installed to manufacturer specification by NATE-certified technicians.

Financing Available

0% interest for 12 months on qualifying HVAC system upgrades: comfort now, easy monthly payments.

Same-Week Installation

Most new systems are installed within days of your estimate, usually in a single day of work.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Your installation is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee; we’re not done until it’s right.

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What to Expect

How AC Installation Works with Klondike Air

1

Schedule Your Visit

Book online or call (714) 465-5828 to schedule your free in-home estimate. Appointments are available throughout Orange County.

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Estimate & System Selection

A comfort advisor measures your home, runs a Manual J load calculation, and walks you through system options at real prices. You approve the exact price before any work begins.

3

Installation Done Right

Our installers set the new system, haul away your old equipment, and test everything before we leave, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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New System, Done Right

A great installation is more than the box outside: matched equipment, correct refrigerant charge, and sound ductwork decide how well your new AC actually performs, as our ductwork and AC efficiency guide explains. And if a repair would honestly serve you better than a new system, we’ll tell you that too; our technicians price both options so you can decide with real numbers, never a pressured upsell.

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Current Offers

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$500

Off a Complete HVAC System

Or save $250 on a single-unit AC installation

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Gold Club Maintenance Plan

Per year: AC + heating tune-ups, priority scheduling, free diagnostics ($125 value) & 10% off repairs

Join the Gold Club

Prefer monthly payments? 0% interest for 12 months on qualifying HVAC system upgrades.

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Real Reviews

What Your Neighbors Are Saying

Courteous staff, thorough inspections, friendly technicians, responsive service: the things Orange County homeowners mention most often in their reviews of Klondike Air.

★★★★★

“I use this business for both my home and work. They are very professional, helpful, and reasonable. I never feel pressured into any service. They’ve done repair work and new installations. I highly recommend them.”

Daniel Pietenpol · Verified Customer · Posted on Google

★★★★★

“Great company! Great service! Nice, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable technicians. Easy to get an appointment, no long waits. Will use again and highly recommend Klondike Air and its techs.”

S. M · Verified Customer · Posted on Google

Coastal Expertise

AC Installations Built for Coastal Orange County

Homes in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Corona Del Mar sit in salt air and the nightly marine layer: a combination that corrodes outdoor condenser coils, fins, and electrical connections faster than inland systems ever face. That changes what we install and where we put it. After three decades of working on coastal homes, we build salt air into every install plan.

Corrosion-Resistant Coils

For beach-close homes we recommend condenser units with corrosion-resistant or coated coils: equipment built to stand up to salt air years longer than standard hardware.

Smart Outdoor Siting

Where the outdoor unit sits matters near the coast. We site your new condenser for airflow, service access, and as much shelter from direct salt spray as your property allows.

Built for a Longer Coastal Life

The right equipment, sited well and maintained seasonally, reaches the high end of its lifespan even near the beach, and we set every coastal install up to get there.

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Service Areas

AC Installation Across Orange County

Klondike Air installs new air conditioning systems throughout Orange County from four convenient locations in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine. Free in-home estimates, NATE-certified installers, and most installations completed in a single day.

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AC Installation FAQs

AC Installation Questions, Answered

In the Orange County market, a full central AC installation typically lands somewhere in the $7,000–$15,000 range, depending on system size, efficiency rating, brand, and whether ductwork needs attention; our guide to the factors that affect HVAC replacement cost breaks down what moves the number. Every Klondike Air installation starts with a free in-home estimate and a written, upfront price you approve before any work begins, and current offers include $500 off a complete system. Call (714) 465-5828 for your exact quote.

Most residential AC installations are completed in a single day, typically four to eight hours for a straightforward replacement. Jobs that add ductwork repairs, a full furnace-and-AC changeout, or tight attic access can run longer, and we’ll give you a clear timeline with your estimate. With locations in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine, same-week installation is available across most of Orange County.

Bigger isn’t better: an oversized AC short-cycles, cools unevenly, and wears out faster, while an undersized one runs constantly and never quite keeps up. The right way to size a system is a Manual J load calculation that accounts for your home’s square footage, insulation, windows, and orientation, which is exactly what we do on every estimate. Our AC unit size guide explains how it works.

SEER (now SEER2) measures cooling efficiency: the higher the number, the less the system costs to run. New systems in Southern California must meet a SEER2 of at least 14.3, and stepping up to a higher-efficiency unit costs more upfront but trims every cooling bill after. For most Orange County homes the mid-efficiency range hits the sweet spot; we price options at your estimate so you can compare real numbers, not brochure claims.

A quality installation is the biggest factor: a properly sized, correctly charged system typically lasts 10–15 years or more. Near the coast, salt air and the marine layer work on the outdoor unit, which is why we recommend corrosion-resistant equipment for beach-area homes. Our Gold Club membership covers yearly tune-ups that keep your new system at the high end of that range. See our AC maintenance page for what’s involved.

Yes: removing and hauling away your old equipment is part of every installation, including proper refrigerant recovery under EPA rules, so nothing is vented to the atmosphere and nothing is left in your yard. If you’re weighing whether it’s time to swap out an aging system, our AC replacement service covers how we make that call honestly.

All major brands: Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Rheem, Bryant, Goodman, Payne, and American Standard among them. Rather than pushing one label, we recommend the brand and model that fit your home, your efficiency goals, and your budget. Our installers are NATE-certified and factory-trained, so every system goes in to manufacturer specification, which also keeps your warranty fully intact.

Yes: financing is available with 0% interest for 12 months on qualifying HVAC system upgrades, so you can spread the investment into easy monthly payments. Current offers also include $500 off a complete HVAC system or $250 off a single-unit installation. See our current offers or call (714) 465-5828 and we’ll walk you through what your project qualifies for.

Yes: replacing or installing central HVAC equipment in Orange County cities requires a mechanical permit and a final inspection. That’s a good thing: it verifies the work meets code for refrigerant handling, electrical, and safety. A licensed contractor handles the permit as part of the job; Klondike Air is state-licensed (CSLB #754456) and takes care of the paperwork and inspection scheduling for you.

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