Air Conditioning Installation
Penn Mechanical Company | Air Conditioning Installation for Berks County, PA Homes
When summer settles in, you just want the house to cool quickly and stay that way without hot spots, musty smells, or a system that never shuts off. If your A/C is running longer, certain rooms never catch up, the condenser is loud, or the repair stack keeps growing, the equipment isn’t matched to your home anymore (or it’s simply at the end of its run). Add a jump in the energy bill or an older system that uses hard-to-service refrigerant, and replacement becomes the smart move.
Solution: a design-first air conditioning installation sized to your home, tuned to your ductwork, and commissioned with real measurements so comfort is even, humidity is controlled, and the system runs quietly and efficiently from day one.
Clear Signs It’s Time for a New A/C
- Uneven rooms or an upstairs that stays warm even with long run times
- Short cycling (quick on/off bursts) or the opposite, a unit that never reaches the setpoint
- Repair history is stacking up (capacitors, contactors, fan motors, leaks)
- Rising utility costs without hotter weather to blame
- Obsolete refrigerant or major component failure that makes repair uneconomical
- Noise & odors at start-up, or visible icing on the refrigerant line
If two or more of these ring true, it’s worth designing a right-sized replacement.
What You Gain With a Proper Install (Benefits You’ll Notice)
- Faster pull-down on hot afternoons and steadier temperatures from room to room
- Quieter operation from longer, lower-speed cycles (with two-stage/inverter systems)
- Better humidity control so cool also feels dry and comfortable
- Lower cost of ownership fewer nuisance calls when airflow and charge are in spec
- Cleaner air path with a sealed media filter cabinet that protects the blower and coil
- Documentation & warranty protection readings recorded, setup saved
Systems We Install
Central Split A/C (Ducted)
Great for whole-home cooling when ducts are sized and sealed. Choose single-stage for simplicity, two-stage for quieter, steadier comfort, or inverter for top efficiency and sound levels.
Ductless / Mini-Split (Single or Multi-Zone)
Perfect for homes without ducts or for additions, finished attics, sunrooms, and chronic hot spots. Independent room control Split AC, whisper-quiet indoor heads, and clean installs with minimal disruption.
Heat Pump A/C (Cooling + Optional Heating)
If you’re considering a future heat upgrade, a heat pump provides high-efficiency cooling now and efficient heating later, alone or paired with a furnace (dual-fuel).
Design First, Install Second (What Drives Comfort)
- Load Calculations (Room-by-Room): We size equipment to your home’s true heat gain so it’s not oversized (short cycling) or undersized (can’t keep up).
- Duct Reality Check: We measure static pressure, verify return/supply sizing, and locate leakage or choke points. A great condenser on starved ducts can’t perform.
- Airflow Setup: Blower speed is set to target CFM per ton, then verified. We include a sealed media filter cabinet so filters seat properly and protect the coil.
- Refrigerant Lines & Charge: Line set sized correctly, nitrogen-brazed, evacuated deeply, and charged by super heat sub cooling, not guesswork.
- Condensate Management: Traps, slope, and a float safety switch to stop overflow before it starts.
- Placement & Sound: Condenser sited with proper clearances and vibration isolation; line-set routing kept tidy (line-hide color-matched when desired).
- Electrical & Protection: Dedicated circuit, disconnect, and surge protection to safeguard modern electronics.
Installation Day: What You’ll See
- Protection & Plan Review – Floor covers down; final locations and line routes confirmed.
- Removal & Prep – Old equipment safely removed; pad and electrical updated as needed.
- Set & Connect – Air handler/coil and condenser installed, line set run and brazed, drain pitched and tested.
- Vacuum, Charge & Commission – Deep vacuum; charge verified by superheat/sub cooling; airflow and static pressure set; temperature split confirmed.
- Walk-Through – Filter access, drain locations, thermostat/app setup, best-practice tips.
Most straight swaps finish in a single day; duct corrections or electrical upgrades may add time we’ll outline that up front.
Our Commissioning Checklist (Numbers That Make Comfort Last)
- Target CFM/ton achieved; static pressure recorded
- Superheat/subcooling within manufacturer spec; temp-split verified
- Electrical readings (amp draw, voltage) documented
- Condensate flow tested; float switch confirmed
- Thermostat staging/profiles programmed and saved
- Warranty registration and a copy of key readings provided
Frequently Asked Questions
Often, yes after we measure them. Small corrections (added returns, sealing, or transitions) can transform comfort and efficiency.
Yes. They run longer at low speed, which reduces hot/cold swings, cuts noise, and improves dehumidification.
Typical replacements: one day. Duct fixes or electrical upgrades can add time your proposal will spell it out.
Where required, we coordinate them and meet the inspector so the job passes cleanly.
Change filters on schedule, keep the outdoor coil clear, and book seasonal service so airflow and charge stay on-spec.
Options Worth Considering (Only If They Help)
- High-MERV media filtration for cleaner coils and less dusting
- Whole-home dehumidifier if summer humidity is the primary complaint
- Zoning for multi-story homes with persistent upstairs/downstairs differences
- Smart thermostat for scheduling, remote control, and run-time insights
- Duct sealing / added returns where static pressure or leakage is holding you back
Ready for Faster, Quieter, Even-Room Cooling?
Tell us what your current system struggles with slow cool-downs, hot rooms, noise, humidity and we’ll design an A/C installation that solves causes, not just symptoms. Prefer to talk it through? Call 484-877-8864, and a Air Conditioning services specialist will help you choose the smartest path forward.