Central AC Install
A correctly sized, fully tested system that keeps your home cool when Denver summers push past 90°F.
What Goes Wrong
The failure modes that leave homeowners with a new system that still does not cool the house.
Sizing by square footage alone ignores insulation, window area, and ceiling height, so the unit short-cycles or runs constantly.
A full Manual J accounts for every heat-gain factor in your home before any equipment is selected or ordered.
Connecting a new system to undersized or leaking ducts means weak airflow at registers even if the equipment is correctly rated.
Duct condition is reviewed at the site assessment, and any modifications are scoped in the written estimate before scheduling.
A unit rated at sea level loses capacity at Denver’s elevation, leaving the system underperforming on the hottest days of the year.
Sizing is derated for Denver’s elevation so the installed capacity matches what the home actually needs at altitude.
Skipping refrigerant pressure and airflow checks means problems go undetected until the first hot week of summer.
Refrigerant pressure, airflow at each register, and thermostat calibration are all confirmed before the job is closed.
Install Scope
Every component and check included in a central AC installation, from site assessment to final startup.
Accounts for square footage, insulation, windows, and ceiling height to confirm the right system size before ordering.
The condenser unit is set, leveled, and connected to the electrical supply and refrigerant line set.
The evaporator coil is installed and matched to the condenser, with the air handler connected to existing or modified ductwork.
Copper refrigerant lines are run, pressure-tested, and charged to the manufacturer’s specified level for the installed unit.
Existing sheet metal ductwork is inspected for leaks, sizing issues, and return vent capacity before the new system connects.
A programmable thermostat is calibrated and airflow at each register is verified before the installation is signed off.
Full system install in a home with no existing ductwork.
Swap an aging system using existing duct infrastructure.
New system plus duct modification or extension work.
Why Bear Creek
Business-level assurance that the job is scoped, priced, and verified correctly from the first call to the final check.
Equipment, labor, ductwork changes, and timeline are all listed before any work is booked, no line items added after the visit.
Every request starts with a load assessment and a review of existing equipment condition before a price is given.
We connect you with licensed technicians who work in Denver and know the altitude-sizing requirements for this market.
Refrigerant pressure and register airflow are verified after installation so the system performs to its rated specification.
Ductwork modifications and electrical needs are identified at the assessment, not discovered mid-install and added to the bill.
How It Works
01
Submit your details and we arrange a licensed technician to visit, assess your home, and confirm load and duct condition.
02
You receive an itemized written estimate covering equipment, installation scope, ductwork changes, and a confirmed timeline.
03
The technician installs the full system and runs startup testing, refrigerant pressure, airflow, and thermostat, before closing the job.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC install | $3,500-$13,000 | Single-family home |
| Higher-efficiency central AC | $5,500-$8,500 | Typical home |
| Full furnace and AC replacement | $10,000-$19,000 | Whole-system project |
| Ductless mini-split installation | $2,000-$5,000 | Per zone |
Describe your home and we will arrange a licensed local technician to assess the system, confirm sizing, and give you an itemized estimate before anything is scheduled.