HVAC Replacement

Honest, Expert HVAC Installation

When your HVAC system is failing, replacement can feel overwhelming. Concerns about costs, sales pressure, or poor installation are real. We believe that dealing with your HVAC company shouldn’t feel like buying a used car. At Watkins Heating & Cooling, we've created an easy HVAC replacement process that puts you in control and focuses on quality and reliability. Let our team of experienced HVAC professionals help you find the perfect fit for your home and family.

Making Your HVAC Replacement Effortless

Replacing your heating and cooling system may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

HVAC Replacement Cost Transparency

You don't have to sit through a sales call to get a budget for your project. We provide transparent HVAC replacement prices here on our website, including typical installation labor. Check out your options and play with our pricing calculators for: air conditioners, gas furnaces, and heat pump systems. When you're ready, our experts can analyze your home and customize an estimate to the unique needs of your home.

Honest Advice Without Sales Pressure

A lot of HVAC companies are quick to condemn your system even if it's fixable. You thought you called for a service call, but now a pushy salesman is talking about a $10,000 system! In our experience, most HVAC systems are repairable, and it should be up to you whether to repair or replace. Our only job is a thorough diagnostic and honest advice. When it's time for a new HVAC unit, we'll be happy to help you understand your options with no sales pressure.

Top Quality HVAC Installation

Watkins reputation in the Miami Valley is quality HVAC installation. Only a professional installation and startup guarantees that you get the efficiency on the A/C nameplate. Our install teams, paid hourly plus quality bonuses, ensure that every detail is handled right for a long-lasting HVAC system. No shortcuts. A quality install can add five years or more to the life of your new system.

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    Schedule Your Consultation

    Submit the form or call (937) 806-4527. We’re available evenings, weekends, and holidays!

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    Get a Clear Assessment

    Our experts evaluate your setup and help you understand your options.

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    High Quality Install

    Once you choose a new HVAC unit, our expert team will install it with care and attention to detail. We treat your home like is was our own.

Why Choose Us for Your New HVAC System?

Our core values—Gratitude, Integrity, Respect, and Balance—drive everything we do at Watkins Heating & Cooling. We choose care over speed, paying our HVAC installers by the hour with bonuses for quality—not rushing jobs to beat the clock. Unlike others who skip steps, we braze with dry nitrogen, recycle refrigerant responsibly, and complete a thorough commissioning and startup, ensuring your HVAC system lasts. We use in-house professionals (not subcontractors) who bring NATE certifications to every job and do 1,500+ installs every year. Check out our customer reviews to learn more.

We stand by our work at Watkins. If we mess up, we fix it or buy back your new HVAC system, guaranteed. That’s the Watkins difference: experience you trust and results you can count on. Replacing an HVAC system is a detailed job requiring skilled HVAC installers and a full day’s effort. While others cut corners, we’re dedicated to a thorough, professional installing new HVAC process. Here’s every step we take:

The Watkins HVAC Replacement Process

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    Freon Recovery

    Safely recover and reclaim refrigerant from your old system.

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    Old Unit Removal

    Carefully remove and recycle the old HVAC unit.

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    Refrigerant Line Set

    Replace or Clean the lineset to eliminate contaminants.

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    Duct Work

    Modify ductwork as needed for optimal airflow.

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    New Condenser Installation

    Most of our replacements include a new pad and electrical disconnect.

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    Indoor Unit Installation

    Position your new air handler or furnace and transition to existing ductwork.

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    System Connections

    Connect all refrigerant lines, electrical, gas lines, and venting.

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    Refrigerant Charging

    Double evacuate the lineset and precision charge for efficiency and longevity.

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    Performance Testing

    Run test all modes of the HVAC system, tuning for peak energy efficiency.

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    Customer Walkthrough

    We inspect the new installation with you, explaining operation and maintenance, so you feel confident using it.