Air Conditioning
AC Replacement & New System Installation
Replacing an air conditioner is one of the larger purchases a homeowner makes, and the quality of the installation matters more than the badge on the equipment. A properly sized, properly charged, properly ducted system will outlast and out-perform a premium unit that was thrown in over a weekend.
Shepherd HVAC designs each replacement around your actual home. We measure, we calculate, and we hand you a written proposal with real options at different price points — no scare tactics, no same-day-only discounts.
- 4.9 Google Rating
- Licensed & Insured — PA194586
- Serving 5 Counties
- Same-Day Service Available
Same-Day & Emergency Service Available
No heat or no cool? We answer 24/7 — nights, weekends, and holidays.
What to Watch For
Signs It Is Time to Replace
Repairs make sense right up until they do not. These are the signals that tell us a replacement conversation is worth having.
The system is 12 to 15 years old
Efficiency and reliability both fall off sharply past that point, even with good maintenance.
Rising electric bills in summer
A system losing capacity works longer and harder for the same amount of cooling.
Repeat repairs in consecutive seasons
Two or three service calls in two summers usually costs more than financing new equipment.
It uses R-22 refrigerant
R-22 is phased out, and recharging a leaking R-22 system is expensive and temporary.
Rooms that never get comfortable
Chronic hot rooms often mean the equipment or ductwork was never sized correctly for the house.
Humidity problems
An oversized or worn system cools quickly without removing moisture, leaving the house clammy.
How It Works
How Our Replacement Process Works
- 1
In-home assessment
We walk the house, inspect the duct system, check electrical service, and run a load calculation so the new equipment is sized for your square footage, insulation, and window load.
- 2
Written options
You get a clear proposal with good, better, and best equipment tiers, efficiency ratings, warranty terms, and financing options. Everything is itemized.
- 3
Professional installation
Our crews protect floors, remove and haul away the old equipment, pull permits, make proper line-set and electrical connections, and commission the system to manufacturer spec.
- 4
Walkthrough and registration
Before we leave we verify airflow and charge, walk you through the thermostat, and register the manufacturer warranty in your name so nothing is left on you.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost
Installed cost varies widely because no two houses are the same. These are the factors that actually drive the number in our market.
System size and efficiency
Tonnage and SEER2 rating are the biggest levers on equipment price.
Single-stage vs. variable-speed
Variable-speed systems cost more up front and deliver much better comfort and humidity control.
Ductwork condition
Leaky, undersized, or damaged ducts may need sealing or modification to get the rated performance.
Electrical and line-set work
Older homes sometimes need a new disconnect, whip, or refrigerant line set.
Matching the furnace or air handler
Pairing a new condenser with an aging indoor coil hurts efficiency and warranty coverage.
Brands We Service
We install Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, Daikin, Amana, and American Standard systems and we are comfortable servicing anything else on the market. Because we carry multiple lines, we can match the equipment to the home instead of steering every customer toward one manufacturer.
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Trane
- Daikin
- Amana
- American Standard
Financing is available on approved credit, and we handle permits and inspections for every install so the job is documented and code-compliant.
Ready for a written quote? Call 215-610-6699 or book your free replacement estimate online.
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FAQ
AC Replacement Questions, Answered
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Our Guarantee
The Shepherd Promise
A shepherd watches over what matters. That is how we treat your home's comfort — with care, consistency, and honest pricing every single visit.
On-Time Arrival
We give you a real appointment window, text before we head over, and show up when we said we would.
Upfront, Honest Pricing
Flat written pricing before any work starts. No surprise line items, no overtime games, no pressure.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
If something isn't right, we come back and make it right. Your comfort is the only finished job.
Licensed & Insured — PA194586
Every technician works under our Pennsylvania license, fully insured and background checked.
BBB Accredited
An accredited business held to real standards for honest advertising and resolving concerns fast.
On the Job
Recent AC Replacement Work
Charge verification 
Inside the condenser 
Rooftop unit set
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- 4.9 Google Rating
- Licensed & Insured — PA194586
- Serving 5 Counties
- Same-Day Service Available
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