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AC Installation in Morgan, UT

A new air conditioner in Morgan will run from July through July every year. Tell us about the house, and a licensed contractor who covers Morgan County will get in touch.

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Morgan summers are mild, but a new unit still has to meet the standard

Summer afternoons in Morgan average 78°F, which is a light load for a central air conditioner to carry. Cooling season here runs through July.

That does not change what goes into the house. Any new central air conditioner installed has to meet the federal minimum of 13.4 SEER2.

1 months
July through July, your air conditioner is on duty
78°F
the average summer afternoon it cools against
13.4 SEER2
the federal minimum any new unit must meet
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Your air conditioner works hardest from July through July.

NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals

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Going above the federal minimum saves little here, about $10 a year.

  • A higher-efficiency unit$70 a year
  • A new unit at the federal minimum, 13.4 SEER2$80 a year

Estimates for a typical Morgan County home, from EIA household energy data, Utah fuel prices and NOAA climate normals. Your home will differ.

Utah requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.

Utah licenses HVAC contractors through the Division of Professional Licensing. That license is tied to the contractor, not to each job, so the state has that contractor on record no matter how many installs they have done. Work under $7,000 does not need a licensed contractor.

Whoever installs this air conditioner should be the license the state has on file. Most cities and counties also require a permit for an air conditioner replacement, along with an inspection once the work is done. That inspection is a separate check, done by the local building office rather than the state.

Sources: Utah State Legislature · Utah Department of Commerce

What size air conditioner does my house need?
It depends on your square footage, insulation, window area, and layout, not just the size of the house next door. An oversized unit cools the air fast but shuts off before it pulls the moisture out, so rooms feel clammy. An undersized one runs constantly and still can't keep up on the hottest afternoons. A contractor works this out with a load calculation that looks at your specific house, not a rule of thumb.
Should I replace the whole system or just the outdoor unit?
If your indoor and outdoor units are original to each other, replacing just the outdoor unit is usually a mistake. The two are matched to work together, and pairing a new outdoor unit with an old indoor coil can mean poor efficiency or a system that fails early. New central air conditioners have to meet a 13.4 SEER2 minimum now, and that rating comes from the indoor and outdoor units working as a matched set. A contractor can tell you after looking at the age and condition of both pieces whether one or both need to go.
Do HVAC contractors in Morgan need a state license to work on my home?
Yes. Utah requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license, issued through the Division of Professional Licensing. There are exceptions for smaller jobs, so whether yours needs a licensed contractor depends on the scope of the work. You will also need a permit from the local building office, with an inspection once the work is done.
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