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HVAC Services — Draper Heating & Air Conditioning

Draper Heating & Air Conditioning provides residential and light-commercial HVAC services across the south end of Salt Lake County — Draper, Sandy, Bluffdale, Riverton, South Jordan, and Herriman. Every service category below is performed by our W-2 employee technicians under Utah DOPL HVAC contractor license #11487612-5501, EPA Section 608 Universal certification #608U-2011-318472, with permits pulled through the relevant municipal building department on every installation that legally requires one.

The south Salt Lake Valley presents specific HVAC challenges that generic national contractors do not account for: 4,500–6,400 foot elevations requiring manufacturer altitude derating, 15–25 grains per gallon hard water from Wasatch snowmelt that degrades humidifiers and condensate systems on accelerated schedules, PCAPS inversion events driving PM2.5 above EPA NAAQS thresholds for weeks at a time in winter, and Climate Zone 5B heating design temperatures of 9°F at the valley floor dropping to -5°F or lower at SunCrest and Traverse Ridge. Our service categories are built around these real conditions, not a one-size-fits-all national service template.

Cooling Services

Central air conditioning and cooling system services for residential and light-commercial properties across the south Salt Lake Valley. Our cooling work spans the full lifecycle from initial installation through emergency repair, with every service performed to manufacturer specification and verified by superheat and subcooling measurement at system startup or return to operation.

  • AC Installation — New central air conditioning installation sized by ACCA Manual J load calculation, equipment selected by Manual S, refrigerant line set vacuum-verified to 500 microns, and charge set by superheat and subcooling at actual outdoor ambient. R-454B compliant equipment for all 2025 and later installations.
  • AC Repair — Diagnosis by measurement: capacitor microfarad readings, compressor and fan motor amperage against nameplate FLA, refrigerant superheat and subcooling, and static pressure across the air handler. Written repair quote before any work begins. $89 diagnostic fee applied to repair total.
  • AC Tune-Up — Pre-season cooling system inspection covering filter condition, coil cleaning, capacitor measurement, refrigerant charge verification, contactor and disconnect condition, drain line flush, and blower motor amperage. Documented service report retained in your file for manufacturer warranty compliance.
  • AC Capacitor Replacement — Dual-run and start capacitor replacement with microfarad-verified parts. The most common cause of AC no-start calls on hot summer days, particularly on south- and west-facing SunCrest and Corner Canyon condensers where ambient regularly exceeds 105°F in July.
  • AC Compressor Repair — Compressor diagnosis covering locked rotor amperage, single-phasing, refrigerant contamination, valve failure, and internal short-to-ground. Manufacturer warranty claim filing on in-warranty compressors. Replacement vs repair analysis based on system age, refrigerant type, and remaining warranty status.
  • Refrigerant Recharge — Refrigerant leak detection, repair, and recharge to manufacturer specification. EPA Section 608 compliant recovery and recycling on all refrigerant types including R-22, R-410A, and R-454B. Recharge always follows leak repair — we do not top off leaking systems.
  • Swamp Cooler Service — Evaporative cooler startup, shutdown, pad replacement, pump and motor service, and water distribution tray cleaning. Common in older Draper, Sandy, and Riverton properties built before central AC was standard. Wasatch Front hard water accelerates mineral scale on evaporative cooler pads and water lines significantly faster than manufacturer replacement schedules assume.
  • Evaporator Coil Repair — Leak detection on evaporator coils using electronic leak detection and UV dye confirmation, coil cleaning, TXV replacement, and coil replacement on failed or refrigerant-contaminated units. Altitude-corrected refrigerant charge on every coil replacement at SunCrest and Traverse Ridge elevations.

Heating Services

Furnace, heat pump, boiler, and gas line services for Climate Zone 5B conditions with documented ASHRAE 99% heating design temperatures of 9°F at the Draper valley floor and measured overnight lows below -5°F at SunCrest. Every furnace installation includes high-altitude derate per manufacturer installation manual, combustion analysis at startup with Testo 320 (CO air-free under 100 ppm, O₂ 5–9%), and a municipal building permit through the relevant city building department.

  • Furnace Installation — 80% and 90%+ AFUE gas furnace installation including high-altitude derate for SunCrest and Traverse Ridge, PVC or B-vent per UMC 510, gas pressure verification at Dominion Energy delivery pressure (7″ WC nominal), CSST bonding per IRC G2411, and Manual J load calculation to correctly size the replacement unit.
  • Furnace Repair — Combustion analysis, static pressure measurement, inducer motor diagnostics, heat exchanger borescope inspection, gas valve manifold pressure verification, and control board fault code retrieval. Written repair quote before work begins. Second opinions on competitor condemnation quotes with documented borescope findings.
  • Furnace Tune-Up — Pre-season heating inspection covering filter replacement, flame sensor cleaning, inducer drain clearing, combustion analysis, heat exchanger visual inspection, gas pressure verification, blower motor amperage, and belt or bearing condition on older units. Documented service report for manufacturer warranty compliance.
  • Heat Pumps — Cold-climate variable-capacity heat pump installation and service. Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Carrier 24VNA6 Infinity, Daikin Aurora, and Bosch IDS Premium 2.0 — all rated for 100% capacity at 5°F outdoor temperature, sized to Draper’s 9°F ASHRAE 99% design temperature rather than the industry-standard but misleading AHRI 47°F rating point. Dual-fuel integration with existing gas furnaces for backup on deeper cold snaps.
  • Heat Exchanger Repair — Borescope inspection across all heat exchanger cells with documented video findings. Combustion analysis for CO drift confirmation. Accurate determination of actual crack vs competitor misdiagnosis — a cracked heat exchanger confirmed by borescope and CO analysis is a genuine safety issue; one condemned without visual evidence is frequently a sales tactic. We document the distinction.
  • Boiler Installation — Cast iron sectional, cast iron monobloc, and modulating-condensing wall-hung boiler installation for hydronic baseboard and radiant systems. Weil-McLain, Buderus, Viessmann, and Burnham. Zone valve and circulator pump installation, expansion tank sizing, and system pressure testing per ASME standards.
  • Boiler Repair — Hydronic boiler service by Diego Ramirez, NATE-certified Hydronics Gas, with seven years of dedicated boiler experience before joining Draper Heating & Air Conditioning. Zone valve and circulator diagnostics, aquastat and zone control repair, pressure relief valve testing, and combustion analysis on gas-fired boilers.
  • Gas Line Installation — New gas line installation and extension for furnace replacements, generator connections, outdoor grill lines, and fireplace conversions. CSST bonding per IRC G2411 and Dominion Energy’s bonding bulletin. Pressure testing at 1.5x operating pressure per IFGC. Coordination with Dominion Energy on meter capacity and service pressure verification.

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality in the south Salt Lake Valley is a measurable, year-round concern — not a marketing category. PCAPS inversions drive PM2.5 above 35 µg/m³ for days at a time from November through February. Wasatch Front hard water at 15–25 grains per gallon damages humidifier components on accelerated schedules. Summer wildfire smoke events push 24-hour PM2.5 above 150 µg/m³ on the worst days. Our IAQ services address each of these with equipment selected for actual local conditions.

  • Duct Cleaning — NADCA-standard mechanical duct cleaning for return and supply systems, using negative-air machine and contact-vacuum brush system. Before/after air sampling on request. Documented before and after photos of register and plenum conditions. Particularly recommended for homes with recent renovation, rodent history, or visible debris at registers.
  • Humidifiers — Whole-home bypass and steam humidifier installation. Aprilaire 8126 steam unit is our standard recommendation for Wasatch Front hard water at 15–25 gpg — steam canister technology handles mineral content that destroys bypass-style evaporator pads every 8–14 months instead of the manufacturer-rated 24.
  • Dehumidifiers — Whole-home dehumidifier installation for finished basements and tight-envelope new construction in Daybreak, Rosecrest, and Herriman where HRV/ERV systems bring outdoor moisture into sealed homes during summer monsoon events. Aprilaire 8820 and Santa Fe Advance series.
  • Air Purifiers — Whole-home air purification including HEPA bypass cabinet installation, Aprilaire media air cleaners, and Reme Halo in-duct ionization systems. HEPA bypass cabinets are our recommendation for households with documented pulmonary conditions — sized to the return drop with static pressure verification so the HEPA cabinet does not exceed the blower’s available external static pressure budget.
  • UV Light Treatment — UV-C coil irradiation and in-duct air treatment systems for biological growth control on evaporator coils and in supply ducts. RGF Environmental Reme Halo and Carrier Air Purifier systems installed and serviced. Bulb replacement on existing UV systems per manufacturer replacement schedule (typically 9,000–14,000 hours).
  • Air Filter Replacement — Whole-home media filter replacement service. MERV 13 minimum for Wasatch Front PCAPS inversion conditions. Aprilaire Model 210, 410, and 413 media cabinet filter replacement. High-MERV filter installation with static pressure verification to confirm the blower can handle the increased filter resistance without reducing airflow below the system’s design CFM.
  • Carbon Monoxide Testing — CO testing at the furnace, water heater, fireplace, and in living areas with calibrated Testo 316-2 and Bacharach MGS-150 instruments. Safety assessment and written report. Gas appliance combustion analysis per ANSI Z21.47 standards. Particularly important for SunCrest and high-bench homes where altitude derating was skipped on original furnace installation, producing chronic over-rich combustion and elevated CO levels in the flue and potentially in living areas.

Maintenance Services

Annual maintenance is the single most cost-effective investment in HVAC longevity, manufacturer warranty compliance, and emergency prevention. Skipped maintenance voids most manufacturer parts warranties and is the root cause of the majority of system failures we see on emergency calls. Our maintenance visits produce documented service reports — not a checkbox sheet, but a calibrated instrument record that holds up to manufacturer warranty claim review.

  • HVAC Tune-Up — Comprehensive whole-system tune-up covering both heating and cooling equipment: filter replacement, combustion analysis, heat exchanger inspection, refrigerant charge verification, capacitor measurement, static pressure, drain line flush, thermostat calibration, and motor amperages. Documented service report with all instrument readings.
  • HVAC Inspection — Standalone system inspection for pre-purchase home buyers, post-installation verification, or insurance documentation. Written inspection report covering all major system components, safety concerns, estimated remaining service life, and recommended maintenance actions. Provides documentation for real estate transactions, insurance underwriters, and HOA compliance requests.
  • Emergency Repair — 24/7 emergency HVAC dispatch with average response time under 75 minutes during business hours and under 2 hours overnight across the south Salt Lake Valley. Emergency criteria: no heat below 55°F indoor, no cooling above 85°F with a vulnerable household member, suspected gas leak, or active HVAC water leak. Dispatched from our Business Park Drive office, less than two miles from the I-15 and Bangerter interchange.
  • Maintenance Plans — Annual maintenance plan covering two scheduled visits per year (pre-cooling season in April–May, pre-heating season in September–October), priority scheduling on repair calls, and discounted diagnostic fees. Manufacturer warranty compliance documentation maintained in your file. Plan pricing available at your first maintenance visit or during an estimate.

Installation Services

Full HVAC system installation and replacement services for existing homes and new construction across the south Salt Lake Valley. Every installation begins with an ACCA Manual J load calculation — not a square-footage estimate, not a contractor rule-of-thumb, but an engineering calculation that accounts for your home’s actual insulation levels, window area and orientation, infiltration, occupancy, internal gains, elevation, and local design temperatures.

  • HVAC Replacement — Full heating and cooling system replacement for end-of-life or failed equipment. Manual J load calculation, Manual S equipment selection, Manual D duct verification. Rebate documentation for Inflation Reduction Act 25C tax credits, Dominion Energy Thermwise, and Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart programs. Permit pull through the applicable city building department.
  • Ductless Mini-Splits — Single-zone and multi-zone ductless mini-split installation for additions, finished basements, garages, sunrooms, and older homes without existing ductwork. Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor installation (12-year parts warranty), Daikin Comfort Pro, and Bosch Certified Installer. A2L refrigerant handling for R-454B and R-32 systems.
  • Zoned HVAC — Zone control system installation using motorized dampers, zone control boards (Honeywell HZ432, Carrier Infinity Zone Control), and multiple thermostats to deliver independent temperature control to different areas of a home. Particularly effective in multi-story homes in SunCrest and South Mountain where upstairs/downstairs temperature differential exceeds 5°F during summer and winter.
  • Smart Thermostats — Smart thermostat installation for Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium, Google Nest Learning Thermostat, Honeywell T9/T10 Pro, and manufacturer-specific communicating thermostats (Carrier Infinity, Trane ComfortLink II, Lennox iComfort S30). Compatibility verified against existing equipment before installation. Wi-Fi configuration and remote access setup included.
  • Thermostat Repair — Thermostat diagnostic and repair covering wiring faults, communicating system dropout, firmware issues, and sensor calibration. Carrier Infinity, Trane ComfortLink, and Lennox iComfort communicating systems require manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools — we carry the Carrier Service Dongle, York Service Portal, and Lennox S30 diagnostic interface.
  • Air Handler Services — Air handler installation, replacement, and service. ECM variable-speed blower motor replacement, coil replacement, cabinet seal and insulation repairs, and blower wheel cleaning. Total external static pressure verification on every air handler service call to confirm the blower is operating within its rated external static pressure range.

Commercial HVAC Services

Light commercial HVAC for small office condos, retail spaces, dental and medical offices, and light industrial properties in the south Salt Lake Valley — particularly in the Business Park Drive corridor near Mountain Point Medical Center, the 12300 South commercial strip, and the Bangerter Highway light industrial area. Commercial HVAC is approximately 25% of our service volume.

  • Commercial HVAC — Split system and packaged unit installation, repair, and service for commercial properties up to approximately 10,000 square feet of conditioned space. Sized to ASHRAE Standard 62.1 ventilation requirements for occupancy type and load.
  • Commercial HVAC Maintenance — Scheduled commercial HVAC maintenance with documented service reports meeting ASHRAE 62.1 and local building code requirements. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual visit schedules available depending on equipment type and building use.
  • Rooftop Units — Commercial rooftop unit (RTU) installation, replacement, and service. Carrier 48HC and 50TC, Trane Voyager and Foundation, and Lennox Energence series. Crane coordination for equipment lifts. Economizer commissioning and service for free outdoor air cooling during Draper’s October–April shoulder seasons.
  • Service Contracts — Commercial HVAC service contracts with scheduled preventive maintenance visits, priority emergency response, fixed-rate labor pricing, and equipment performance reporting. Structured for small business owners, property managers, and medical/dental office operators who need predictable HVAC cost and reliable uptime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What service areas do you cover?
Draper, Sandy, Bluffdale, Riverton, South Jordan, and Herriman. Our Business Park Drive office is less than two miles from the I-15 and Bangerter Highway interchange — the geographic center of the south Salt Lake Valley. Average response time to a no-heat emergency within our service radius: under 75 minutes during business hours, under 2 hours overnight. SunCrest and Traverse Ridge calls during winter weather events on the mountain roads may run longer; we give realistic ETAs, not optimistic ones.
Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?
Yes. Residential work is approximately 75% of our volume; light commercial (small offices, retail, medical, dental, light industrial) is 25%. Commercial work in our service area is concentrated in the Business Park Drive corridor near Mountain Point Medical Center, the 12300 South commercial strip, and properties near the Bangerter Highway. We do not pursue large commercial work (chillers, VRF systems above 25 tons, complex BAS integration) — those projects require specialized commercial mechanical contractors and we refer them rather than overpromise on scope.
Are estimates free?
Yes — replacement and installation estimates are free, with no obligation. Diagnostic calls for repair work carry an $89 service fee that covers the technician’s drive time, on-site diagnostic work with calibrated instruments, and a written repair quote. The $89 is applied to the repair total if you proceed on the same visit. We do not give replacement quotes over the phone because a furnace or AC replacement quote requires seeing the existing equipment, ductwork, venting, gas line, electrical panel, and (for SunCrest and Traverse Ridge) the elevation-specific installation conditions that change equipment selection and venting design.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency?
Average response time inside our primary service radius is under 75 minutes during business hours and under 2 hours overnight. Our dispatch line is staffed 24/7 by our own team, not a third-party answering service. Emergency criteria that trigger same-night dispatch regardless of hour: no heat with indoor temperature below 55°F, no cooling above 85°F indoor with a household member medically vulnerable to heat, suspected gas leak with detectable methane odor or audible hiss, or active water leak from an HVAC component.
Do you pull permits on installations?
Yes, on every installation and replacement project that legally requires one. Permits are pulled through Draper City Building Services, Sandy City, Bluffdale, Riverton, South Jordan, or Herriman as applicable before the work begins. The permit is posted at the job site and a final inspection is scheduled after installation completion. Unpermitted HVAC installations can void manufacturer warranties, create homeowner’s insurance coverage gaps, and require remediation disclosure at home sale. We pull permits not only because it is legally required but because the municipal inspection is independent third-party quality verification on our installation work.

Contact Draper Heating & Air Conditioning

Whether you need emergency repair, a replacement estimate, annual maintenance, or a second opinion on a competitor’s diagnosis, our licensed technicians are dispatched from 12244 Business Park Dr with 24/7 availability across Draper, Sandy, Bluffdale, Riverton, South Jordan, and Herriman.

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Office Hours

  • Emergency Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Office Staff: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Closed: Weekends and State/Federal Holidays (emergency line always active)