The most common install mistake in the Kaw Valley
Oversizing. A too-big system cools the house fast, shuts off early, and never runs long enough to pull the humidity out — you get a clammy house and a compressor wearing out years ahead of schedule. Lawrence summers are as humid as they are hot; the machine has to run long enough to dry the air, not just chill it. That’s why the calculation matters more than the brand.
What install day looks like
Floors protected, old refrigerant recovered the legal way, the new condenser set level on a fresh pad with clearance for wind-driven cottonwood and leaves, lines tested, vacuum pulled deep, and the charge verified by measurement — superheat and subcooling, not “feels cold.” Then we walk you through the thermostat and register the manufacturer warranty before we go.
Honest options, honest prices
Most complete residential replacements around Lawrence run $4,500 to $9,500 installed, depending on tonnage, efficiency rating, and any duct or electrical work. Whether you’re replacing a 20-year-old builder-grade unit in an East Lawrence ranch or putting the first system into a new build going up outside Eudora, you’ll get options at flat prices — and we’ll never push a replacement when a repair makes more sense.