What's included in every AC replacement quote
Most surprise costs in an AC replacement come from things that weren't in the first number. Our quotes are all-in. Here's what you get:
- Manual J load calculation: we size the system to your house, not to the old unit's label.
- Manual D duct review: we check that your ducts can actually move the air the new system needs.
- City permit pulled and closed out by us.
- Removal and disposal of the old equipment, refrigerant recovered properly.
- Installation of the new Trane system, thermostat and line set as needed.
- Start-up and commissioning: charge, airflow and temperature split checked before we leave.
Signs it's time to replace your air conditioner
- The system is 12–15 years old or more, or still runs on R-22 refrigerant.
- A major repair is on the table: compressor, coil leak or outdoor unit failure.
- Your summer electric bills keep climbing while comfort keeps dropping.
- Some rooms never cool down, or the system runs constantly on hot afternoons.
- You've called for repairs more than once in the last couple of seasons.
Not sure? We'll tell you honestly if a repair makes more sense. Use the $5,000 rule below as a quick gut check.
Why Burbank homeowners pick Comfort Makers
We're a family-owned contractor based on Victory Blvd, licensed under CSLB #850947. We install Trane because we trust it, and we back our work with a 10-year parts and labor warranty, not just the manufacturer's parts coverage.
Permits and California's Title 24 requirements are part of the job, not an afterthought. We pull the permit, and the system is tested to the standards the state's HERS verification checks before the permit is closed.
AC replacement or heat pump?
If you're replacing both the air conditioner and an old gas furnace, it's worth pricing a heat pump. It cools exactly like an AC and heats efficiently through Burbank's mild winters, and Burbank Water and Power rebates can take a real bite out of the cost.