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AC Installation in Monument, CO
Monument has changed fast. Large, owner-occupied houses, many new, sit nearly 7,000 feet up on the Palmer Divide. We are Around The Clock Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electric, running up I-25 from Colorado Springs. Installation here is a design job before delivery. We size based on the house, not the old unit, provide written pricing before ordering, and handle permits and inspections so paperwork is ready for sale.
Financing Available
A system replacement is rarely planned and usually comes at a bad time. We offer financing so the decision depends on what the house needs, not your budget. Ask for options with the written quote to compare the full picture, including monthly costs.
New AC Systems for Monument, CO Homes
A new AC system is more than swapping out an outdoor condenser. At Around the Clock, we evaluate your home’s cooling needs, ductwork, equipment condition, and system capacity before recommending replacement or installation. We focus on proper sizing and matched equipment so your system delivers reliable cooling without extra energy or comfort issues.
- Central AC Installation: We install matched central AC systems tailored to your home’s size, layout, ductwork, and cooling needs.
- AC Replacement: When an aging system becomes unreliable or expensive to operate, we replace it with properly-sized equipment suited to your Monument home.
- Heat Pump Upgrades: For homeowners seeking heating and cooling from a single system, we install heat pumps as an alternative to traditional AC-only equipment.
- Ductless Mini-Split Installation: Mini-splits provide targeted cooling for additions, finished basements, garages, and rooms where extending ductwork is impractical.
After installation, we verify the system operates properly and explain controls and maintenance. Our goal is not just to install equipment but to leave you with a properly-configured, efficient AC system ready for Monument summer cooling.
What You Get From Us That a Box Swap Never Gives You
Local Experience and Expertise: Over 25 years of experience installing cooling systems in Monument, CO.
A Load Calculation, Not a Nameplate Match: Sized to your house: square footage, orientation, glazing, insulation, infiltration. Like-for-like inherits somebody else’s mistake.
Altitude Accounted For: Equipment is rated at sea level. Here, the air is less dense, which changes airflow and heat rejection, so sizing and commissioning reflect it.
Permits and Inspection Handled: Pulled by us, scheduled by us, and the record exists afterward.
Written Pricing Before Anything is Ordered: One number, agreed, with what it includes spelled out.
Commissioned, Not Just Connected: Charge verified, airflow set, static pressure read, numbers left with you.
Licensed in Colorado: LIC #26680 and EC.0103528, insured, and backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Why Sizing Goes Wrong in a Town That Grew This Fast
A town that adds a third of its population in five years builds houses quickly. This quick building leads to sizing shortcuts.
The Census Bureau’s figures for Monument tell the story: 10,399 residents in April 2020, 13,813 by July 2025, with a median owner-occupied value of $636,700. Big houses built fast. At this pace, the temptation is to match whatever is there, causing oversizing.
An oversized system reaches setpoint and shuts off before it has removed any humidity. Altitude compounds it, since capacity is published at sea level and the air here is thinner.
We calculate and correct for elevation, even when the answer is smaller than the unit you are replacing.
What Monument Homeowners Say About Our Installations
They Explained Everything
Julia McElhany had a full system replacement completed within 24 hours of booking. Andres and Shane handled the front end; Carlos and Eduardo installed the new AC and heater, then walked the household through how to operate it.
“Amazing business! Everything I needed done was finished within 24 hours of booking it. So thankful for all the help and time given to us today. Special shout out to Andres who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He felt more like a friend than a business man. Shane was also great! Carlos and Eduardo were a great team and installed our new AC/heater so quickly and efficiently. They explained everything and made sure we were confident in our new set up.”
Read Julia’s full Google review.
The handover matters more than people expect. A new system with a new thermostat is worth little if no one shows you how to use it. Request a walkthrough before the crew leaves.
Our AC Installation Process in Monument
1. In-home consultation. We measure the house and check the existing ductwork, electrical, and condensate. Free, no obligation.
2. Load calculation. We calculate sizing for your house, adjust for elevation, and explain it in plain terms.
3. Written proposal. Equipment options with the differences spelled out, one price each.
4. Permit and schedule. We pull the permit and book the inspection. Most single-system changeouts are a one-day job.
5. Installation and commissioning. Old equipment removed; new unit set and connected; charge verified; airflow balanced; static pressure read; thermostat configured; readings handed to you.
6. Handover. We show you how to operate it before we leave.
Book an AC Installation Quote in Monument Today
If your system is over 15 years old, has required repeated repairs, or runs on a refrigerant that is becoming expensive, get a replacement quote. We also offer AC repair and seasonal tune-ups in Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor, Gleneagle, and the Tri-Lakes area.
FAQs About AC Installation in Monument, CO
How old does an air conditioner have to be before replacing it beats repairing it?
There is no single number, but after fifteen years, the arithmetic shifts. What matters more is what failed, the refrigerant used, and how much has been spent. Refrigerant is often missed: systems built before about 2010 use R-22, no longer produced, so leak repairs cost more than age suggests. Compressor or evaporator coil failure in an older system usually means replacement is best. Two major repairs within two years is a clearer signal than age. We quote both when both are defensible instead of leading with the higher number.
Do I need a permit to replace an air conditioner in Monument?
Yes, changeouts are permitted work and inspected. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job, and the fee is included in the written quote rather than appearing later. It matters beyond compliance: an unpermitted installation leaves no inspection record, and that gap surfaces during a sale, becoming a negotiating point in the inspection report.
What size system does my house actually need?
The size a load calculation determines is often different from the old unit’s size. We measure square footage, orientation, window area and type, insulation, and air infiltration, then correct for Monument’s elevation since equipment ratings assume sea-level air density. Duct capacity limits it too, as a system can only deliver what the ductwork carries. Matching the old nameplate repeats past errors for another fifteen years.
Is a bigger air conditioner better for my home?
No, oversizing is the most common installation mistake. A unit that is too large satisfies the thermostat quickly, shuts off, and never runs long enough to remove humidity or distribute air properly. The result is uneven temperatures between floors, a clammy feel at the correct setpoint, and short cycling that shortens compressor life. Undersizing is the rarer and more visible error, which is why installers tend to oversize to be safe. Correct sizing beats extra capacity every time.
How long does AC installation take?
Most single-system changeouts finish in a day: old refrigerant recovered, new unit set, line set connected and evacuated to a vacuum, charge weighed in, and system measured before we leave. What extends the job is work around the equipment: modifying a plenum, correcting duct sizing, upgrading electrical, or fitting a space built around the old unit. We price expected work in the proposal so the timeline is agreed on, not discovered.
Can I finance a new AC system in Monument, CO?
Yes. Ask about it with the written quote rather than after, because the monthly figure can change depending on the equipment option. Raise it at the consultation to get the full picture in one conversation. All plans are subject to approval.
- Available 24/7 - Because air conditioners do not follow business hours when they break down.
- Friendly, Skilled, Certified Technicians - Our experts know every air conditioner make and model inside and out.
- Transparent Pricing - No surprise fees or hidden costs, ever.
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are not happy unless your home is comfortable.