AC Installation in Agoura Hills, CA, for Homes Built in the 70s and 80s
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When to Replace an AC in Agoura Hills
- The compressor has failed. That repair runs $3,200 – $4,800, about a third of what a new system costs.
- The system uses R-22, a refrigerant no longer produced in the U.S., and it has started to leak.
- You’ve paid for repairs in each of the past few summers, and the next one is already showing.
- It runs straight through a 90°F afternoon and the house still doesn’t reach the temperature you set.
- Your Edison bill goes up every summer, even though you haven’t changed how you use the AC.

Planning an AC Installation in Agoura Hills
Most of Agoura Hills was built in two decades. The city’s housing element shows 34% of occupied homes built in the 1970s and 42% in the 1980s, from early tracts like Hillrise, Liberty Canyon and Lake Lindero to the later subdivisions such as Morrison Ranch, plus the larger lots of Old Agoura in the northeast corner of the city. Homes of that age share a few things worth planning for before a new system goes in.
- Wind and wildfire exposure. Most of the city lies in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and Santa Ana winds push leaves, grit and ash into outdoor units. During the estimate we look at where the outdoor unit sits and how easy the coil will be to reach and rinse after a wind event.
- HOA rules. If your home is in a homeowners association, check its rules on outdoor equipment before you sign. Some associations want to approve where a unit sits or how it is screened. Tell us at the estimate and we will plan the installation around it.
- Electrical. Wiring and disconnects from the 1970s and 1980s don’t always suit new equipment. If the electrical serving your old unit needs updating, that work is itemized in the written quote before you sign.
What your installation quote includes
- The building permit, issued by the City of Agoura Hills Building and Safety Division. We pull it and schedule the inspection.
- Title 24 / HERS testing, which California requires when a system is replaced
- Removal and haul-away of the old equipment
- A 10-year manufacturer parts warranty with product registration, plus our 1-year labor warranty on the installation, extended to 2 years with a maintenance plan
What it costs
The estimate is free with no obligation, and every home is quoted after an in-home visit. As a reference point, a complete 2.5-ton heat pump replacement with a matched air handler runs $11,200 – $15,000. Your quote depends on your home and the equipment you choose. See heat pump installation in Agoura Hills.
Financing is available through GoGreen Home Energy Financing, with rates as low as 0% APR for qualifying homeowners and projects. When you sign, the deposit is the lesser of 10% or $1,000, the limit California sets for home improvement contracts, and the balance is due when the job is complete. We accept cash, check, Zelle and Venmo; card payments carry a 3% surcharge.
How an Agoura Hills AC Installation Works
Free in-home estimate
Permit and installation
Testing and inspection
Agoura Hills AC Installation Questions
It depends on the home and the equipment, which is why we quote after an in-home visit. As a reference point, a complete 2.5-ton heat pump replacement with a matched air handler runs $11,200 – $15,000. The estimate is free, and the written quote includes the permit, Title 24 / HERS testing and haul-away of the old equipment.
Yes. Agoura Hills is its own city with its own Building and Safety Division, so the permit comes from the city, not from Los Angeles County. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and include both in your written quote along with the Title 24 / HERS testing.
Both cool the same way. A heat pump also heats the house with electricity, so one system covers summer and the mild winters here. A standard AC paired with your gas furnace keeps heating on SoCalGas. We install both, including inverter heat pumps, and can quote them side by side so you can compare.
Estimates are free, and most installations are scheduled within 48 hours of an accepted quote. Financing is available through GoGreen Home Energy Financing, with rates as low as 0% APR for qualifying homeowners and projects.
The equipment carries a 10-year manufacturer parts warranty when it’s registered. Our labor warranty on the installation is 1 year, extended to 2 years when you’re on one of our maintenance plans.
The lesser of 10% of the contract price or $1,000, the limit California law sets for home improvement deposits. The balance is due when the installation is complete.
Get a Free AC Installation Estimate in Agoura Hills
You get a written quote that covers the city permit, Title 24 / HERS testing and haul-away of the old system. Call (747) 222-6259 or request your free estimate below.
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