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AC Installation in Lovell, WY

A new air conditioner in Lovell will run from July through August every year. Tell us about the house, and a licensed contractor who covers Big Horn County will get in touch.

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Step 1 of 3: Equipment
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Two months of real heat, and hail to think about

Lovell only asks a new air conditioner to work July and August. Summer afternoons average 79°F here, which is not extreme, but the unit still needs to be sized right for those two months rather than left over from guesswork.

The bigger thing to plan for is what sits outside the rest of the year. Big Horn County has logged 58 damaging wind events and 11 hail events over the past ten years, with hailstones up to 1.75 inches. That outdoor unit takes the weather even when it is not running. Any new system installed now also has to meet the federal minimum of 13.4 SEER2, so that part is settled before you even start comparing options.

2 months
July through August, your air conditioner is on duty
79°F
the average summer afternoon it cools against
11 hail events
in ten years, and hail bends the fins on outdoor coils
13.4 SEER2
the federal minimum any new unit must meet
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Your air conditioner works hardest from July through August.

NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals

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Going above the federal minimum saves little here, about $20 a year.

  • A higher-efficiency unit$120 a year
  • A new unit at the federal minimum, 13.4 SEER2$140 a year

Estimates for a typical Big Horn County home, from EIA household energy data, Wyoming fuel prices and NOAA climate normals. Your home will differ.

What size air conditioner does my house need?
The right size depends on your home's square footage, insulation, window placement, and layout, not just a rule of thumb. An undersized unit will run constantly and never quite catch up. An oversized one cools the air fast but shuts off before it pulls the humidity out, so the house feels clammy even at the right temperature. A contractor works this out with a load calculation that looks at your actual house, not a guess based on the neighbor's place.
Should I replace the whole system or just the outdoor unit?
It depends on the age and condition of your indoor coil. The coil and the outdoor unit are matched at installation to work together, and pairing a new condenser with an old coil often means the system can't perform the way it's rated to. It can also void the warranty on the new equipment. A contractor can check whether your existing coil and ductwork are still a fit before deciding, since sometimes only the outdoor unit needs replacing.
Do HVAC contractors in Lovell need a state license to work on my home?
Yes, HVAC contractors working on homes need to hold a state license to do this work legally. Ask to see the license number before any work starts, and confirm it's current. A licensed contractor has also passed the inspections and insurance requirements that protect you if something goes wrong on the job.
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