AC Installation & Replacement in Lochbuie

D.R. Horton has built in Silver Peaks since about 2016, so the oldest original air conditioners there are approaching ten years. When one fails out of warranty, the replacement is a chance to correct builder shortcuts. Single-stage condensers and ducts sized for minimum cost often leave upstairs bedrooms warm. A two-stage or variable-speed system, an added upstairs return or balancing dampers can do more than extra capacity. Lochbuie Station and Bella Vista homes are in a similar position.

Open plains around Lochbuie mean strong wind, blowing dust and hail. We set new condensers on a level pad with clearance, choose a location with some shelter from the prevailing wind, and recommend hail guards where they won't restrict airflow. Most newer subdivisions have HOA rules on visible equipment, so check them before a unit moves or a second one goes in.

Most split air conditioners sold in Colorado now must be at least 13.4 SEER2, and new equipment uses R-454B or R-32 refrigerant with a matched coil. At about 5,040 feet, the load calculation accounts for slightly lower coil capacity. We quote the minimum-efficiency option and at least one higher tier so you can compare.

AC replacements and additions are permitted through the Town of Lochbuie Building Department, with SAFEbuilt inspections; contractors must be licensed with the town. We handle the paperwork.

United Power supplies electricity here, so Xcel's electric rebates don't apply. United Power runs its own member rebate program; we couldn't confirm 2026 amounts, so call the co-op. A heat pump is worth pricing against any AC: Colorado's 2026 credit is $1,000, claimed by the registered contractor with at least $333 off your invoice, and because Lochbuie is a DRCOG member, Power Ahead Colorado's $1,500 cold-climate rebate applies to existing homes. Federal 25C money is gone for anything installed after 2025. See our heat pump vs. furnace guide.