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Air Conditioning Installation & Repair

Whether you're upgrading to an efficient new system or your central air is blowing warm, short-cycling, or leaking, you get a straight recommendation — not an upsell.

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What we cover

Central AC sizing & installation
Refrigerant, compressor & capacitor repairs
Condenser & coil cleaning
Thermostat upgrades

How it works

Air Conditioning, made simple

Your air conditioner doesn't make cold — it moves heat and humidity out of your home, which is what actually makes a sticky GTA summer feel comfortable.

  1. 01

    Absorb

    Indoors, refrigerant in the evaporator coil absorbs heat and moisture from your home's air.

  2. 02

    Release

    The outdoor condenser dumps that heat to the outside air as the compressor pumps the refrigerant around the loop.

  3. 03

    Circulate

    Your blower sends the now-cool, drier air back through the ducts, lap after lap, until the house is comfortable.

Your options

Air Conditioning options, explained

We size and install the right system for your home — not a catalogue. Here are the choices we fit most often, and who each one is for.

Help me choose
  • Most popularCentral Air Conditioner — air conditioning installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Central Air Conditioner

    A classic split-system AC that cools the whole home through your existing ducts and shares them with your furnace.

    Best for: homes with ductwork

    • Whole-home
    • High-SEER2 options
  • PremiumInverter Condenser — air conditioning installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Inverter Condenser

    A variable-speed compressor that ramps like a dimmer instead of an on/off switch — the quietest cooling and the best humidity control.

    Best for: humid summers, comfort-first

    • Best humidity control
    • Variable-speed
  • Ductless Mini-Split — air conditioning installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Ductless Mini-Split

    Cools room by room with no ductwork — a small outdoor unit feeds wall-mounted heads, each with its own thermostat.

    Best for: homes without ducts, problem rooms

    • No ductwork
    • Zoned control

What size do I need?

Sizing your air conditioning the right way

Cooling is measured in tons. That rule of thumb is just a starting point — humidity, sun exposure, and your home's layout all change it, and right-sizing matters even more for cooling than heating.

Measured in tons (1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr)

A rough guide is one ton per 500–600 square feet

A rule of thumb gets you in the ballpark — but an oversized system short-cycles: it blasts on, shuts off, and wastes energy while heating or cooling unevenly. The right size comes from a proper load calculation, not a square-footage formula.

What we measure

  • Square footage, layout, and ceiling height
  • Insulation and how well the home is sealed
  • Windows — size, number, and which way they face
  • Our climate — cold winters and humid summers

We confirm the exact size during a free in-home assessment — so you get a system that fits your home, not a guess.

Book a free sizing visit

Compare your options

Which air conditioning is right for your home?

Central air conditioner

Best for cooling only at a lower upfront cost

  • Lower upfront cost
  • Simple and proven
  • Pairs with your furnace for heat

Heat pump

Best for cooling plus efficient heating (and rebates)

  • Cools AND heats your home
  • Lower running cost
  • May qualify for current rebates

Not sure which fits? We'll walk you through it on a free in-home assessment — sized to your home, not a sales pitch.

Common problems we solve

Air Conditioning issues we fix

Blowing warm air

Low refrigerant, a failed capacitor, or a frozen coil. We measure before we recommend anything.

AC won't turn on

Thermostat, breaker, contactor, or capacitor. We trace the electrical path and the controls.

Water or ice around the unit

A frozen evaporator coil or blocked condensate line. Left alone it can damage the system.

Loud or short-cycling AC

Compressor, fan motor, or sizing issues. We diagnose rather than just topping up refrigerant.

Air Conditioning service by Ontario IP Home Comfort across the GTA

Repair or replace?

Signs it's time to act on your air conditioning

It's 12–15+ years old.
It still uses R-22 refrigerant — phased out, so recharges are pricey and scarce.
Cooling bills are rising, or the airflow is weak and warm.
Breakdowns are frequent, or the compressor is failing.
It can't keep up on hot days, or the house feels humid.

Repair or replace? If your AC still runs on R-22, or a repair approaches half the cost of a new system, replacing beats paying for repeated fixes — and a higher-SEER2 unit cuts running costs over Ontario summers.

Get an honest assessment

Get more years out of it

Simple ways to make your air conditioning last

Change the furnace/AC filter every 1–3 months.
Hose off the outdoor condenser coil each spring and keep about two feet clear around it.
Book a spring tune-up so it's ready before the first heat wave.
If it ices up or airflow weakens, shut it off and call — running it that way can cause damage.

Rather have it handled? Book a seasonal tune-up and our licensed techs cover it all in one visit.

What affects the cost

What affects the price

Every home is different, so we quote in writing after we see yours — no guesswork numbers online. Here's what actually moves the price.

Size & output (tonnage)

Properly sized to your home so it cools evenly without short-cycling or overrunning.

Efficiency (SEER2)

Higher-SEER units cost more but cut running costs over Ontario summers.

Existing line set & coil

Whether the refrigerant lines and indoor coil can be reused or need replacing.

Electrical & placement

Breaker capacity, condenser pad, and access to the outdoor unit.

Old-unit removal

Safe recovery of refrigerant and disposal of the old condenser.

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Helpful guides

Before you book — the details

How it works

What to expect, start to finish

  1. 1

    Tell us what's going on

    Call 24/7 or request a quote — describe the symptom or the upgrade you're planning.

  2. 2

    In-home assessment

    A licensed technician inspects the system and sizes the job to your home — not a rule-of-thumb guess.

  3. 3

    A written, upfront price

    You see the full price in writing and approve it before any work begins. No surprise charges.

  4. 4

    Done right, to code

    Installed or repaired properly the first time by TSSA-licensed technicians, with the site left clean.

  5. 5

    Tested + a walkthrough

    We test everything, show you how it runs, and leave you with your warranty details.

What's included

Every job, the same standard

A written, upfront price

You approve the full cost before we start — no surprise charges after the work.

Licensed, insured work

Gas work done to code by TSSA-licensed technicians, and we're fully insured.

Parts + labour warranty

Manufacturer parts coverage plus our own labour warranty on the work we do.

Permits handled

Where an install needs a permit, we pull it and book the inspection for you.

A clean finish

We haul away the old equipment and leave your space the way we found it.

Payment options

If you'd rather not pay it all up front, ask — we'll tell you what's currently available.

Make the numbers work

Rebates & payment options.

Don't let a comfort upgrade wait. Many upgrades qualify for current Ontario rebates, estimates are free — and if you'd rather not pay everything up front, ask us what payment options are currently available.

Questions, answered

Air Conditioning FAQs

Can you fix my AC the same day?

Most repairs are handled same-day. We stock common parts on our trucks so we can finish in one visit when possible.

Is it worth repairing an older AC?

If it uses R-22 refrigerant or is over 12–15 years old, replacement often makes more sense. We'll show you the numbers both ways.

How do I know what size AC I need?

We size based on your home, not a rule of thumb — an oversized unit short-cycles and an undersized one runs constantly.

Do you clean coils and service existing units?

Yes. Condenser and evaporator coil cleaning is part of a proper tune-up and keeps efficiency up.

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Where we work

Air Conditioning service across the west GTA

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