When the legendary Oklahoma summer hits, a reliable air conditioner isn’t a luxury—it is an absolute necessity. If your old cooling system has finally given out after years of battling 100-degree heatwaves, you have likely made the big decision to invest in a replacement.
But once the contract is signed and the installation day is scheduled, a new wave of anxiety often sets in. What exactly is going to happen?
For many homeowners, the idea of an air conditioner installation tulsa conjures up stressful images: strangers tearing apart the utility closet, a massive mess in the yard, and days without cool air. You might be wondering how long the process takes, what kind of modifications are required, and how you can prepare your home.
At Tellez Heating and Air, our family-owned team has been performing seamless, stress-free AC installations across Tulsa Midtown, South Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Owasso, Jenks, and Bixby since 2008. We believe that an educated homeowner is our best customer, and we want to pull back the curtain on exactly how a professional installation works.
In this guide, we will walk you through the entire installation day step-by-step, explain how we protect your home, and show you why doing things by the book matters for your long-term comfort.
How to Prepare Your Home Before We Arrive
Our technicians are trained to work efficiently, but you can help speed up the process by preparing your home the night before.
- Clear the Path: Ensure there is a clear, unobstructed path from your driveway to the indoor unit (usually located in a utility closet, garage, or attic) and to the outdoor condenser unit.
- Move Valuables: Move any fragile items, furniture, or rugs away from the indoor work area.
- Secure Pets: Installation day involves open doors, heavy lifting, and the use of brazing torches. Keep dogs and cats secured in a separate room for their own safety.
- Clear the Yard: Ensure the area around your outdoor unit is free of patio furniture, garden hoses, and children’s toys.
A clear workspace allows our technicians to safely and efficiently install your new outdoor condenser.. Source: Vecteezy
Step-by-Step: The Installation Process
When you hire a fully licensed, professional team like Tellez Heating and Air, your installation day is highly choreographed. Most standard residential air conditioning replacements are completed in a single day (typically 4 to 8 hours). Here is exactly what happens from the moment we pull into your driveway:
1
Arrival and Home Protection
Our lead technician will introduce the team, review the installation plan with you, and immediately begin laying down protective drop cloths and wearing floor savers to protect your home’s flooring.
2
System Dismantling and Recovery
Environmentally safe Freon removal
Before any equipment is moved, we use specialized machinery to safely extract and recover the chemical refrigerant (Freon) from your old system. We then disconnect the high-voltage electrical wiring and physically remove the old, heavy indoor and outdoor units.
3
Infrastructure and Ductwork Modifications
Ensuring a perfect, airtight fit
New, high-efficiency AC units are often physically larger than 15-year-old models. Our team will modify your existing sheet metal ductwork plenum to perfectly align with the dimensions of the new indoor evaporator coil, ensuring zero air leaks.
4
Setting the Equipment and Brazing
The new outdoor condenser is leveled on a new composite pad, and the indoor coil is secured. We then braze (weld) the new copper refrigerant lines together, creating a perfectly sealed loop between the indoor and outdoor units.
5
Pressure Testing and Vacuuming
Removing all moisture and contaminants
This is a critical step many amateurs skip! We pressurize the copper lines with nitrogen to guarantee there are zero microscopic leaks. Then, we use a heavy-duty vacuum pump to pull all air and moisture out of the lines—moisture is the #1 killer of new compressors.
6
Commissioning and Calibration
We release the new refrigerant into the system, turn the power on, and meticulously measure the subcooling, superheat, and electrical amperage to ensure the system is running at exact factory specifications.
The Importance of the Cooling Load
Before we even arrive for installation day, a crucial step has already taken place: sizing the unit. Installing an AC unit that is too large or too small for your home will result in high humidity, soaring energy bills, and premature breakdowns.
To understand how various factors in your home (like insulation and windows) affect the size of the AC unit you need, explore this interactive thermal load calculator:
The Final Walkthrough
We do not consider an air conditioner installation tulsa complete until you are 100% comfortable operating your new system.
Before our team packs up their tools, the lead technician will walk you through everything. We will show you:
- How to operate your new digital or smart thermostat.
- Exactly where your new air filter is located and how to change it.
- Where the emergency electrical shut-offs are located.
- The completed, spotless work areas (we haul away all old equipment and trash!).
A finished installation should look neat, level, and professional, with all copper lines fully insulated.. Source: Rescue Air and Plumbing
The Tellez Difference: 5-Star Integrity
You are making an investment that will dictate your family’s comfort for the next 15 to 20 years. You deserve a contractor who respects that investment. Since 2008, the Tellez family has operated under a strict code of ethics: we treat your home and your budget exactly the way we treat our own.
Why Green Country Homeowners Choose Us for Installations:
- Total Transparency: We provide free estimates and upfront, flat-rate pricing. You will never be hit with a surprise bill at the end of the installation.
- No Pressure: We educate you on your options and step back to let you make the decision. We do not believe in high-pressure sales tactics.
- Available When You Need Us: We operate 7 days a week, from 8 AM to 5 PM, ensuring we are available for rapid installations so you aren’t left sweltering in the summer heat.
- Financial Flexibility: We know a new system is a major expense. We offer robust financing options so you can upgrade to premium comfort immediately with manageable monthly payments.
- Proactive Loyalty Perks: Keep your new system running flawlessly! Join our recurring client family and receive a 20% maintenance discount on your seasonal tune-ups.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Backed by our flawless record of 5-star Google reviews, we do not rest until your home is perfectly comfortable.
Ready to Upgrade Your Comfort?
Don’t wait until your aging system completely dies in the middle of a July heatwave. If you are tired of expensive repairs and high utility bills, it is time to explore your replacement options with a team that does things by the book.
Call Tellez Heating and Air today at (918) 809-2017 or email us at tellezhvacnj@gmail.com to schedule your free, no-pressure installation estimate. Let our family bring unparalleled comfort to yours!
Want to know how SEER2 efficiency ratings affect the price of your new AC?