How long does a full HVAC replacement take?

A standard complete system replacement in a single-family home typically takes 6–9 hours for a two-technician crew. Installations requiring significant duct modification, new PVC venting routes, CSST bonding completion, or high-altitude access to SunCrest or Traverse Ridge during winter weather may run 8–12 hours. The commissioning phase — combustion analysis, vacuum verification, charge-by-measurement startup, and temperature rise verification — is performed completely regardless of what time the installation phase finishes.

Do you offer financing on HVAC installations?

Yes — we offer financing through Synchrony Financial with promotional 0% APR periods on qualifying installations. The financing is available for equipment and installation on the same application. See our Financing page for current promotional terms and the application process.

Can I keep my existing ductwork with a new system?

Usually yes, with a Manual D verification confirming the existing ductwork can deliver the new system's design airflow. In most south Salt Lake Valley homes built after 1980, the existing ductwork is adequate for a same-capacity replacement with a properly sized plenum transition. We identify any required duct modifications at the estimate visit and include required duct work in the installation quote rather than discovering them as extras on installation day.

What brands do you install?

For new installations, our primary equipment lines are Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Bosch — chosen for parts availability through Utah-based distributors, cold-climate variable-capacity performance data, and warranty support quality. For replacement installations where the homeowner has a preference for a specific brand, we can typically accommodate that preference if the equipment is available through our distributor network.

What is the warranty on your installation labor?

Our installation labor warranty covers defects in our workmanship for one year from the installation date. This covers: refrigerant line connections that develop leaks from brazing defects, electrical connections that fail from improper termination, duct connections that separate from inadequate fastening, and venting installations that fail to meet code at the final inspection due to our installation error. Equipment manufacturer warranties are separate and are registered directly with the manufacturer at the time of installation.

HVAC Installation Services — Draper Heating & Air Conditioning

HVAC installation in the south Salt Lake Valley begins with a calculation, not a catalog. The elevation range across our service area — from the Draper valley floor at 4,500 feet to SunCrest and Traverse Ridge above 6,200 feet — means that equipment selected at sea-level nameplate ratings and installed without altitude correction will underperform, over-cycle, and fail prematurely relative to correctly sized and derated equipment in the same home. Every installation we perform starts with an ACCA Manual J heating and cooling load calculation at the actual installation elevation, Manual S equipment selection using altitude-corrected capacities, and a commissioning process that confirms the installed system is operating to specification before the crew leaves.

Our installation services span the full range of residential and light-commercial HVAC: complete system replacements, ductless multi-zone systems for homes without ductwork or for zone-specific additions, zoned HVAC for larger homes where a single thermostat produces comfort complaints in distant zones, smart thermostat upgrades that add variable-capacity control and remote monitoring to existing systems, and air handler replacement where the distribution-side equipment needs updating independent of the outdoor unit.

Installation Services We Provide

Full HVAC Replacement

Complete system replacement covering both the outdoor condensing unit and the indoor air handler or furnace, with new refrigerant line set, electrical, and venting where applicable. ACCA Manual J load calculation, Manual S altitude-corrected equipment selection, permit pull through the applicable building department, 500-micron vacuum and charge-by-measurement startup on the cooling side, combustion analysis and temperature rise verification on the heating side. The scope that ensures the new system will actually perform to its rated specifications in our climate — not just at the sea-level conditions the manufacturer published.

Ductless Mini-Splits

Ductless single-zone and multi-zone heat pump systems for homes without existing ductwork, finished basement additions, room additions, and multi-zone applications where extending existing ductwork is impractical or inefficient. Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor (12-year parts and compressor warranty on qualifying installations), Daikin Comfort Pro dealer (12-year parts warranty), and Bosch Certified Installer. R-454B compliant equipment on all 2025 and later production. Cold-climate models verified for 100% rated capacity at 5°F — the performance verification that distinguishes correct cold-climate selection from marketing-only “cold climate” claims.

Zoned HVAC

Motorized damper zone control systems for multi-story and large-footprint Draper and Sandy homes where a single thermostat cannot satisfy comfort across all zones simultaneously. Honeywell TruZONE, Aprilaire Zoning, and EWC Controls zone panel installation with zone dampers, bypass damper, and zone-specific thermostats. Static pressure analysis confirming the bypass damper is correctly sized for the system’s minimum airflow requirements — the step that prevents the “zoned system that runs louder when zones close” complaint common in poorly designed zone installations.

Smart Thermostats

Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium, Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd and 4th gen), and Carrier Infinity, Trane ComfortLink II, and Lennox iComfort S30 communicating thermostat installation. Compatibility verification before purchase recommendation — not all smart thermostats work with all HVAC systems, and the most common installation failure mode is a smart thermostat connected to a communicating furnace or heat pump that requires a proprietary communicating thermostat rather than a standard 24VAC interface. C-wire installation where required. Remote monitoring setup and app configuration included.

Thermostat Repair

Diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning thermostats across all types: standard electromechanical, programmable digital, communicating system (Infinity, ComfortLink, iComfort S30), and smart thermostats (Ecobee, Nest, Honeywell Home T6 and T9). Control board fault code retrieval on communicating systems with manufacturer-specific diagnostic interfaces. Firmware update service on communicating thermostats where software updates have resolved known control issues. The repair that prevents a $450 control board replacement when the actual issue is a firmware update or a low-voltage wiring fault at the terminal strip.

Air Handler Services

Air handler replacement, coil replacement, and blower motor upgrade for split systems where the indoor unit requires updating independent of the outdoor condenser. Common in the south Salt Lake Valley when an R-410A condenser is replaced under warranty but the existing air handler can be retained, or when a homeowner wants to upgrade from a single-speed PSC blower to an ECM variable-speed blower for improved efficiency and static pressure management. AHRI-certified matched system ratings verified for any new outdoor-unit/existing-air-handler combination.

The Installation Standard That Applies to Every Job

The following are not upsells or options on our installations. They are the standard:

Building permit: Pulled through the applicable municipal building department before work begins on every installation. Not optional, not an add-on, not something we skip to win a price comparison.
ACCA Manual J load calculation: Performed and documented for every heating and cooling system installation. Not estimated by rule of thumb, not sized to the existing equipment’s nameplate.
Altitude derate: Applied per manufacturer’s installation manual at all addresses above 4,000 feet. Documented in the commissioning report with pre- and post-derate manifold pressure readings.
Vacuum to 500 microns: Refrigerant system evacuated to 500 microns minimum and held 15 minutes before refrigerant release on every cooling system installation.
Charge by superheat and subcooling: Refrigerant charge set by measurement at actual outdoor ambient on the day of installation, not estimated from a pressure chart.
Combustion analysis at startup: Performed on every gas appliance installation with CO air-free, O₂, and stack temperature documented.
CSST bonding: Verified and completed on every installation where CSST is present in the gas supply system.
Warranty registration: Filed with the manufacturer within the required window on every installation. Confirmation provided to the homeowner within 24 hours.

Rebates and Incentives

Qualifying HVAC installations in 2026 may be eligible for:

Inflation Reduction Act 25C Tax Credit: Up to $2,000 for qualifying cold-climate heat pumps; up to $600 for qualifying high-efficiency gas furnaces and central AC units; up to $150 for qualifying smart thermostats. Credit claimed on IRS Form 5695. We provide the manufacturer certification statement required for filing.
Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) Rebates: Up to $8,000 for qualifying heat pump installations for income-eligible households in Salt Lake County. Point-of-sale in some cases. We verify OED eligibility during the estimate visit.
Dominion Energy Thermwise: $400 rebate for qualifying 95%+ AFUE furnaces; $50–$100 for qualifying smart thermostats. Available to Dominion Energy residential customers.
Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart: Variable rebate amounts for qualifying variable-speed and ENERGY STAR HVAC equipment. Program details at rockymountainpower.net; amounts change annually.

We document rebate eligibility during the estimate and provide all required documentation (AHRI certification number, manufacturer specification sheet, installer license documentation) at installation. The rebate is the homeowner’s — we do not inflate installation prices to offset rebate amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a full HVAC replacement take?: A standard complete system replacement (new condenser, new air handler or furnace, new line set, new electrical) in a single-family home typically takes 6–9 hours for a two-technician crew. Installations requiring significant duct modification, new PVC venting routes, CSST bonding completion, or high-altitude access to SunCrest or Traverse Ridge during winter weather conditions may run 8–12 hours. We do not rush the commissioning phase — the combustion analysis, vacuum verification, charge-by-measurement startup, and temperature rise verification are performed completely regardless of what time the installation phase finishes.
Do you offer financing on HVAC installations?: Yes — we offer financing through Synchrony Financial with promotional 0% APR periods on qualifying installations. The financing is available for equipment and installation on the same application. See our Financing page for current promotional terms and the application process. Financing approval is through Synchrony Financial; we do not hold or administer the financing accounts.
Can I keep my existing ductwork with a new system?: Usually yes, with a Manual D verification confirming the existing ductwork can deliver the new system’s design airflow. In most south Salt Lake Valley homes built after 1980, the existing ductwork is adequate for a same-capacity replacement with a properly sized plenum transition. Issues that require modification: new equipment with a different cabinet footprint, high existing static pressure that affects a new ECM variable-speed blower’s operating profile, or an air handler direction change from a condensing furnace conversion. We identify all of these at the estimate visit and include required duct work in the installation quote rather than discovering them as extras on installation day.
What brands do you install?: For new installations, our primary equipment lines are Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Bosch — chosen for parts availability through Utah-based distributors, cold-climate variable-capacity performance data published for our elevation range, and warranty support quality. For replacement installations where the homeowner has a preference for a specific brand based on prior service experience, we can typically accommodate that preference if the equipment is available through our distributor network. We do not install equipment sourced by the homeowner from online retailers — warranty registration and installation liability require that equipment come through licensed distributor channels.
What is the warranty on your installation labor?: Our installation labor warranty covers defects in our workmanship for one year from the installation date. This covers: refrigerant line connections that develop leaks from brazing defects, electrical connections that fail from improper termination, duct connections that separate from inadequate fastening, and venting installations that fail to meet code at the final inspection due to our installation error. The labor warranty does not cover equipment failures covered by the manufacturer’s parts warranty, or failures resulting from conditions outside our control (utility voltage surges, building envelope changes, user modifications to the installed system). Equipment manufacturer warranties are separate from our labor warranty and are registered directly with the manufacturer at the time of installation.

Contact Draper Heating & Air Conditioning

Free in-home installation estimates across Draper, Sandy, Bluffdale, Riverton, South Jordan, and Herriman. We bring the load calculation, the altitude derate tables, and the rebate documentation to the estimate visit — not a brochure and a price sheet.

Phone (24/7): (385) 336-1837
Address: 12244 Business Park Dr #155, Draper, UT 84020
Email: info@draperheatingairconditioning.xyz
Utah DOPL HVAC Contractor License: #11487612-5501
EPA Section 608 Universal: #608U-2011-318472

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