Need AC installation in Shelter Island? Here's the honest version.

AC Installation in Town of Shelter Island, NY

Serving Ram Island, Silver Beach, Dering Harbor and the rest of Shelter Island

A new central air system is a big purchase, and the sizing matters more than the brand. We do a proper load calculation, then four guys carry a very heavy box past your good furniture. In the Town of Shelter Island, that means Ram Island, Silver Beach, Dering Harbor, Shelter Island Heights, Mashomack area, Hay Beach, and everywhere in between.

How a Shelter Island AC installation job goes

Room-by-room load calculation (Manual J), not a guess based on square footage
Check existing ductwork for size and leaks
Pick equipment: SEER2 efficiency, single vs. two-stage vs. variable speed
Set the condenser pad, run the line set, wire it and pull a vacuum

Travel note: Route 114. We have to take a ferry to get here. The guys consider it a cruise.

AC Installation and Shelter Island homes

Seasonal homes that sit closed up need a cooling system that can pull out humidity fast when the owners arrive.

Victorian cottages in the Heights and seasonal homes tucked into the woods and shoreline.

Common signs around Ram Island

Some rooms are freezing while upstairs bedrooms bake
Summer electric bills keep climbing even though usage hasn't changed
Your system is 15+ years old and needs constant repair

One installer will have a shirt that doesn't cover his whole belly. He'll be on your ladder.

Shelter Island AC Installation FAQ

Are there rebates?

Utility and federal programs for high-efficiency equipment change often. Check current offers from your utility before you buy.

What size AC do I need?

It depends on insulation, windows, sun exposure and ceiling height, which is why a load calculation beats the 'one ton per 500 square feet' rule.

Do you really cover Hay Beach?

Yes. Coming in on the Take the ferry from Greenport or North Haven, give or take a deli stop. The nice salesman measures your house. You will never see the nice salesman again.

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