Replace just the air conditioner, or switch to a heat pump that cools and heats. Cold Cloud sizes each option room by room and gives you written prices before you decide, across Los Angeles.
We explain the findings, agree on the scope with you, and keep you informed as the work moves forward.
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Get a free assessment
We 3D-scan your home and size the system room by room.
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Choose your system
Compare written options: AC only, AC and furnace, or a heat pump.
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Schedule installation
Pick a date. Our crew installs and tests it.
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Relax, we handle it
We handle the permit, inspection and HERS check.
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Claim your rebate
With a heat pump, submit the documents we prepare for you.
Usually 3 to 5 days from signing to installation.
Warranties: 3 years on labor from the end of installation. Manufacturer warranty of 10–12 years, depending on the equipment; we register it for you.
Installation details
Old refrigerant is recovered into a cylinder under the federal EPA 608 rule.
Connections are brazed while purging with nitrogen, pressure-tested with nitrogen and evacuated to 500 microns before charging.
The refrigerant charge is weighed in to the manufacturer’s specification.
New air conditioners use R-32 or R-454B refrigerant. They need a matched indoor coil, and an existing furnace gets a safety kit with a leak sensor.
Startup includes temperature split, static pressure, amp draw, superheat and subcooling, and blower setup matched to your ducts.
What a new AC costs with us.
From $7,000 installed. Base price covers the equipment and installation when your existing pad, electrical disconnect, drain and refrigerant lines are in good condition. Not included: permit and inspection, HERS test, removal of the old unit, thermostat. A permit and HERS test are required by law. You can arrange them yourself or add them to our estimate. Full package with everything included: $11,900.
Option
What it includes
Price
AC + coil · base installation
The lowest price. Equipment and installation. Permit, HERS test, removal of the old unit and thermostat are not included.
from $7,000 Installed · before rebates
AC + coil · full package
Everything included: permit and inspection, HERS test, removal of the old unit, thermostat.
$11,900 Installed · before rebates
Heat pump · cools and heats
One system replaces both the AC and the furnace. Full package with everything included: $13,500. Heat pump installation
from $8,700 Installed · before rebates
These prices are for a single-stage system in the smallest size. A different brand, a higher-efficiency model or a larger system changes the price, and you see every option priced in writing at the in-home estimate. We install Goodman, Carrier and Daikin equipment, and Cold Cloud Mechanical is a Daikin Comfort Pro dealer.
Prices are before rebates. Reference pricing dated November 10, 2026. Other cities and site conditions change the number. Your final scope and price come from the in-home estimate.
Included in the full package
Matched equipment, removal and haul-away of the old equipment, refrigerant recovery
Connection, pressure test, evacuation, equipment pad
Disconnect and breaker, drain protection, compatible thermostat or controller
Startup with measurements, permit and inspection allowance, HERS verification, static pressure report
Priced separately when needed
New electrical circuit, new refrigerant lines, duct repair or replacement, electric backup heat for a heat pump, access work, crane and other site-specific work. We show these as separate lines, so you see what is driving the price.
Uneven rooms and a system that never quite feels right deserve more than a new equipment label. We look at the home, its heating and cooling needs, and how air moves through it.
01 / Capture the geometry
A 3D scan helps document the room shapes and dimensions.
02 / Calculate the load
Manual J combines geometry with separately assessed insulation, windows and other inputs.
03 / Plan the airflow
Equipment selection, supply and return paths, duct sizes and room airflow work together.
INSIDE THE PLANNING PROCESSSCAN VIDEO / 00:20
20-second scan video · paused
3D scan in Conduit, duct design in Wrightsoft
From measurements to a plan.
Separate Wrightsoft design examples, with duct routes, dimensions and room-by-room airflow.
AC installation across Los Angeles
Summers across the Los Angeles area are long and hot, and an air conditioner only keeps up when it is sized for the house. Every job starts with a Manual J load calculation, room by room, instead of matching the old equipment.
At the assessment we check the furnace or air handler, the ducts, the refrigerant lines and the electrical panel. If the furnace is as old as the AC, we show you the heat pump option side by side, since one system can replace both.
Permits and rebates
Permit and HERS verification
An AC installation in the City of Los Angeles needs a mechanical permit from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and must meet Title 24. We pull the permit and attend the inspection. California also requires independent HERS verification of refrigerant charge, airflow and duct leakage when a central system is replaced. California Energy Commission
Rebates
If you switch to a heat pump, homes served by LADWP may qualify for a rebate on a qualifying central heat pump: $1,000 to $1,250 per ton, depending on the efficiency tier, with a final approved LADBS permit. LADWP confirms eligibility and the amount. Other programs are on our rebates and financing page.
A heat pump project may qualify for GoGreen Home financing through USC Credit Union, including a 0% or 2% option for qualifying heat pump projects; the lender confirms eligibility. GoGreen Home loan · Checked on October 22, 2026.
What your home may need
These are the things we check at the assessment. Each one can change the scope and the price, and we tell you which apply before you decide.
Furnace or air handler. To replace only the AC, the indoor unit has to be sound and its blower has to move enough air for the new equipment. Age alone is a reason to check it, not to replace it. If it does not fit, we show you the AC and furnace option and the heat pump option side by side.
New coil and safety kit. New air conditioners run on R-32 or R-454B refrigerant. The outdoor unit needs a matched new coil, and an existing furnace gets a kit with a leak sensor that stops cooling and runs the blower if refrigerant is detected.
Refrigerant lines. Existing lines are flushed and pressure-tested. If they are not suitable, new lines are added.
Ducts. We measure static pressure, the resistance of your ductwork. If it is too high, the system will be noisy and deliver less air. A room that is always warmer or colder than the rest often points to an undersized duct to that room.
Electrical circuit. The breaker and wire are sized from the new unit’s nameplate. If the existing circuit does not meet it, a new circuit runs from the panel.
Outdoor unit location. The unit sits level, above grade, with the clearances the manufacturer requires. On a roof it goes on a stand, not on the roofing.
Sometimes the next step is a repair
A system that stops cooling does not always need to be replaced. The assessment is meant to find the right fix.
One failed part on an AC that otherwise runs well. A capacitor, a fan motor or a contactor is usually a repair, not a reason for a new system.
One room is too hot or too cold. The cause is often the ductwork to that room, and correcting it can solve the problem without new equipment.
Repeated breakdowns or an R-22 system. Repairs get harder to justify, and a replacement is usually the better use of money.
Our base price for an installed AC with a matched coil starts from $7,000 for a single-stage system, before the permit, HERS test, removal of the old unit and thermostat. The full package with everything included is $11,900. A heat pump that cools and heats starts from $8,700, or $13,500 for the full package. Other brands and larger systems change the price. Prices are before rebates, for an existing central system with usable ducts and refrigerant lines, with the permit and HERS verification included. Your price comes from the written estimate after the in-home assessment.
Should I replace the AC or switch to a heat pump?
If the furnace is as old as the AC, we usually recommend a heat pump: one system for cooling and heating instead of replacing the AC now and the furnace later. If the furnace is sound, replacing only the AC can make sense. We show both options in writing.
Do I need a permit to replace my AC in Los Angeles?
Yes. In the City of Los Angeles an AC installation needs a mechanical permit from LADBS and must meet Title 24, including HERS verification. We handle the permit, the inspection and the HERS check.
Can I keep my existing ducts and refrigerant lines?
Often, yes. We check the ducts with a static pressure test and the refrigerant lines at the assessment. If they need work, it is a separate line in the estimate.
How long does AC installation take?
Most installs finish in one day, and some take two. Installation usually takes place 3 to 5 days after you sign.
Book a free in-home assessment
At the visit we measure your home room by room, check your furnace, ducts, electrical panel and equipment location, and answer your questions. You get written options with scope and price afterward.
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