Cooling That Beats the Vancouver Heat Dome.
When the 2021 heat dome killed 600+ British Columbians, AC stopped being a luxury. We install central air, ductless mini-splits, and heat pumps with proper Manual J load calculations. Same-day AC repair, all brands serviced, and CleanBC rebates up to $16,000 for heat pump conversions.
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Licensed Cooling / AC experts. Same-day service. Upfront pricing.
Full-Service Cooling Solutions
From a single ductless unit to a whole-home central AC system — one certified crew for every cooling need in your Metro Vancouver home.
Central AC Installation
Carrier, Daikin, Lennox & Trane systems. Manual J right-sized for your home, installed with new disconnect and pad in 1 day.
Ductless Mini-Split Install
Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu single- and multi-zone. Perfect for condos, additions, and homes without ductwork. Quiet and efficient.
AC Repair
Compressor, capacitor, refrigerant, coil, fan motor, control board. Most repairs done same visit with stocked parts.
AC Tune-Up & Maintenance
Coil clean, refrigerant check, electrical tightening, performance test. Keeps warranty valid and preps for heat dome season.
Heat Pump Cooling Service
Heat pump summer performance check, refrigerant top-up, defrost cycle diagnostic, dual-heating-cooling optimization.
Emergency AC Repair
24/7 live dispatch during heat waves. Average 25-minute arrival in Metro Vancouver for true no-cooling emergencies.
Professional Cooling / AC
Licensed technicians - Upfront pricing - Workmanship guaranteed
Cooling / AC Done Right
Every cooling / ac job is performed by Red Seal certified technicians who treat your home with respect. Drop cloths, shoe covers, photo documentation, and full cleanup — every time.
- Free written estimates before any work begins
- Photo documentation sent to your phone
- 1-year workmanship warranty on all repairs
- Direct insurance billing for emergencies
- Financing available - 0 down, from 7.99% APR
AC Installed Right the First Time
During a heat dome, you don't get a second chance. We size every system with ACCA Manual J, never subcontract, and back every install with a 10-year manufacturer warranty plus our own 2-year workmanship guarantee. No surprise call-backs in July.
- All brands serviced — Carrier, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Lennox, Trane, Fujitsu
- ACCA Manual J right-sizing on every quote — never oversized, never undersized
- CleanBC rebate paperwork for heat pump conversion — up to $16,000
- 10-year manufacturer warranty + 2-year workmanship guarantee
- No subcontractors — our W-2 techs, our trucks, our reputation
- Heat-dome priority scheduling for existing maintenance plan customers
Before and After Gallery
Stay comfortable all summer with professional AC installation. Drag the slider to see the transformation.
Bathroom Plumbing Renovation
Complete repipe + fixture upgrade in Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Furnace Replacement
Old 80% AFUE furnace to 96.5% high-efficiency in Burnaby
Window Replacement
10 single-pane windows to triple-pane EnergyStar in Surrey
Typical AC & Cooling Costs
Real averages from installations completed across Metro Vancouver last quarter. Final pricing confirmed in writing after on-site assessment.
| Service | Typical Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| AC diagnostic service call | $89 – $129 | Up to 1 hr diagnosis + quote (waived with repair) |
| AC tune-up / annual maintenance | $129 flat per system | Coil clean, refrigerant check, electrical, performance test |
| AC repair (capacitor, coil, fan motor) | $245 – $695 | Labor + common parts, same visit in most cases |
| Refrigerant recharge (R-410A) | $245 – $495 | Leak check, refrigerant, system pressure balance |
| Ductless mini-split install (single zone) | $3,200 – $5,800 | Indoor + outdoor unit, line set, electrical, demo |
| Ductless multi-zone install (2–4 zones) | $7,500 – $14,000 | 1 outdoor + multiple indoor units, line sets, controls |
| Central AC install (existing ductwork) | $4,500 – $8,500 | Condenser, coil, electrical disconnect, pad, startup |
| Central AC full system (with new ducts) | $8,500 – $14,000 | Condenser, coil, ductwork modifications, electrical |
| Emergency call-out (after hours) | + $195 | Nights, weekends, holidays — no overtime on repair |
All prices CAD before tax. Final quotes provided in writing after on-site assessment. CleanBC rebates up to $16,000 available for heat pump conversion.
From Free Quote to Cool House in 4 Steps
Call or Book Online
Tell us what you're cooling (and how your home is built). We'll schedule a free on-site assessment within 2–3 business days.
Manual J Load Calc
Our tech measures your home's heat load square foot by square foot, reviews system options, and provides a fixed written quote with rebate estimates.
Install & Commission
Your new AC is installed in 1 day (central) or 6–8 hours (ductless). We vacuum lines, pressure-test, charge refrigerant, and demo the system.
Tested & Warrantied
Performance test, photo report, manufacturer warranty registration, and CleanBC rebate paperwork (if applicable). 2-year workmanship coverage.
Cooling Track Record
Questions We Hear Often
Recent Cooling Reviews
"Booked central AC install in April, before the heat wave rush. They did Manual J sizing, installed a 2-ton Carrier in 6 hours, hauled away the old unit. Held 21°C during the August heat dome. Worth every penny."
"Ductless mini-split in our 2-bed condo — Mitsubishi single zone in the living room. They ran line sets through a closet, painted the conduit to match, and you can't even hear it running. Strata approved no problem."
"AC stopped cooling during the July heat wave — called at 7pm, tech was there by 7:25pm. Bad capacitor, had one in the van, $295 later we were cooling again. Honest, fast, no gouging. Signed up for the maintenance plan."
AC & Cooling Service in 12 Metro Vancouver Cities
One licensed team from Tsawwassen to Abbotsford. Every city page has local pricing, neighbourhood notes and same-day dispatch details.
Compare the Brands We Install
Every air conditioner and heat pump we install comes from one of these six makers — the same brands our Red Seal techs are trained on and stock parts for.
Every brand page shows the same honest pricing we quote at your kitchen table. The $89 diagnostic is credited to any repair, quotes are flat-rate and in writing, and we handle the CleanBC, BC Hydro and FortisBC paperwork that can reach $16,000 back on a cold-climate heat pump. Monthly payment plans are arranged at the same visit — see our financing and rebates page.
AC Installation in Your City
Since the 2021 heat dome, cooling in Metro Vancouver stopped being a luxury — and the right system depends on your ductwork, your lot and your strata rules.
Central AC on existing ducts runs $3,800-$6,500 and suits the 60s-90s two-storeys of Burnaby, Surrey and the Tri-Cities. Character homes without ducts — Kitsilano, Dunbar, Mount Pleasant, New Westminster's heritage streets — are ductless territory, with single-zone mini-splits at $3,800-$5,500 and multi-zone systems quoted per head. In dense neighbourhoods and strata buildings we spec quiet mid-50s dB condensers and handle the permission paperwork first. And we size honestly with a Manual J calculation, because an oversized AC short-cycles: it cools fast, dehumidifies poorly, and dies young. A heat pump costs about the same to install and adds winter heating — with combined CleanBC, BC Hydro, FortisBC and municipal support up to $16,000.
A 2026 BC Building Code note. The BC Building Code now requires cooling capability in new homes, and under Step Code 3+ heat pumps are effectively mandatory for new multiplexes. If you're building or doing a major renovation in 2026, plan the cooling system into the permit drawings from day one — we commission and document code-compliant installs in every city we serve.
Each AC installation page below lists local pricing, the neighbourhoods we cover, strata notes and the honest heat-pump comparison for your city. AC repair ($180-$450), the $129 tune-up, and the $89-$129 diagnostic — credited to any approved work — are the same everywhere we work.
HVAC by City
Heating and cooling under one licence, one warranty and one maintenance plan — in your city.
An air conditioner shouldn't be installed by a company that has never looked at your furnace — the two share ducts, electrical and the thermostat. Our HVAC city pages cover the whole system for your city: AC install ($3,800-$6,500 central, $3,800-$5,500 ductless), AC repair ($180-$450), furnace repair ($180-$650) and tune-ups ($129), plus heat pump installs from $3,800 to $14,000 by type.
One team, one maintenance plan ($199/yr with two tune-ups, priority dispatch and discounts), one 2-year written workmanship warranty on everything we touch — and we complete the CleanBC, BC Hydro and FortisBC paperwork on eligible heat pump upgrades, where combined support can reach $16,000.
Book Your AC Service
Three quick steps. Real technician callback within 15 minutes during business hours.
Before You Buy AC in BC
The three guides Metro Vancouver homeowners read before spending a dollar on cooling.
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Cooling / AC Pricing — No Surprises, Ever
Real flat-rate numbers straight from our price book. Diagnostic fee credited to your repair, written quote before any work starts, and never an overtime charge — evenings, weekends or holidays.
Proudly Serving Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
From downtown Vancouver to Chilliwack, our licensed technicians come to you — same-day service available across the region.