Air conditioning installation in Vancouver, WA.

Cool, even comfort for those 90-degree Vancouver and Portland summers. We install and replace central air conditioning across the metro — sized to your home with a real load calculation, matched to your furnace, and installed to code by a licensed local crew.

New air-conditioner condenser installed beside a home

What an AC install includes.

We start with a Manual J load calculation so the system is sized to your actual home — an oversized AC short-cycles, won't dehumidify, and leaves you clammy. From there: a matched outdoor condenser and indoor evaporator coil, a properly sized line-set, electrical, the permit, and full commissioning so it runs at its rated efficiency.

AC or heat pump? It's worth a look.

A heat pump cools exactly like an air conditioner but also heats efficiently — and it qualifies for Clark PUD rebates a cooling-only AC usually doesn't. If your furnace is also aging, a heat pump install is often the smarter long-term value. If your furnace is newer and you just want cooling, a straight AC is the right call. We'll lay out both on-site — no pressure.

Efficiency & SEER2.

Every new system meets current federal SEER2 minimums; higher SEER2 means lower running costs. We'll match the tier to how long you plan to stay and your budget — here's what SEER2 actually means for your power bill.

What it costs.

An AC-only install for a home with a serviceable furnace typically runs $6,800–$20,900, depending on size and efficiency tier. Get a number for your home with the instant estimator.

Our install process.

  • 1 · We visit and measure — a real estimator, not a phone guess.
  • 2 · Quote on the spot — itemized and in writing, no surprise fees.
  • 3 · Install & walkthrough — usually one day, by our own crew.

Why homeowners choose Pacific Peak.

Direct-hire crew (no subcontractors), permits always pulled, and we're an American Standard Authorized Dealer and Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor. Licensed and bonded in Washington (Lic# PACIFPM742JC). Already have an AC that's acting up? See HVAC repair.

AC installation across the metro.

We install in Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Brush Prairie, Portland, and Gresham. See the full service area.

Common questions about AC installation.

An air-conditioning-only install for a home with a serviceable furnace typically runs about $6,800 to $20,900, depending on home size and efficiency tier. A full system or a heat pump that adds cooling costs more. Use our estimator for a ballpark or book a free in-home quote.
A heat pump cools exactly like an AC but also heats efficiently, and it qualifies for Clark PUD and other rebates that a cooling-only AC usually doesn't. If your furnace is also aging, a heat pump is often the better long-term value. If your furnace is newer and you just need cooling, a straight AC makes sense. We'll lay out both options on-site.
All new systems must meet current federal SEER2 minimums, and higher SEER2 means lower running costs. The right tier depends on how long you'll stay in the home and your budget. Our SEER2 guide explains what the numbers mean for your power bill.
Most air conditioning installs are completed in a single day. We confirm the timeline in your written quote before any work begins.
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