Central Air Conditioning for Burnaby Homes
Most Burnaby homes built with a gas furnace and ductwork can add central air conditioning without any duct modifications. The outdoor condenser connects to a matched indoor coil mounted on your existing furnace, and the furnace blower distributes cooled air through the same ducts used for heating. The result is whole-home cooling from a system that did not exist yesterday, installed in a single day. Eaton's Heating provides central AC installation across all Burnaby neighborhoods from our Coquitlam base, directly on the city border. We are an authorized Trane dealer and install options from Trane, KeepRite, and RunTru at multiple SEER ratings and price points. Free written estimates and flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
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After the 2021 heat dome pushed temperatures above 40 degrees across the Lower Mainland, thousands of Burnaby homeowners added air conditioning to homes that had gone decades without it. The Capitol Hill ranchers, Sperling-Duthie split-levels, and South Slope family homes that were built in the 1960s through 1980s all have gas furnaces and ductwork, which is everything a central AC installation needs. The outdoor condenser sits beside the home on a concrete or composite pad, connects via a refrigerant line set to an indoor evaporator coil mounted on the furnace, and the furnace blower handles air distribution through the existing ducts. No ductwork changes are needed in most cases. The entire installation takes one day. For Burnaby homeowners still running window units or portable ACs from the post-heat-dome scramble, a central system delivers dramatically better cooling, quieter operation, and proper dehumidification that portables cannot match.
Correct sizing determines whether the system performs or frustrates. Burnaby's housing stock spans a wide range of square footage and thermal profiles, and defaulting to a standard size is how homeowners end up with AC that short-cycles in a compact Brentwood townhome or runs all day without reaching temperature in a large Buckingham Heights family home. We perform a manual load calculation during every free assessment, factoring in square footage, insulation quality, window area and orientation, ceiling height, and duct capacity. The indoor evaporator coil is matched to the outdoor condenser so both components operate at their rated SEER efficiency. In Metrotown and Brentwood, where the urban heat island effect pushes local temperatures several degrees above surrounding residential neighborhoods, proper sizing accounts for that additional thermal load.
Eaton's Heating is the only authorized Trane dealer in Coquitlam, and we install Trane's full central AC lineup across Burnaby. Trane's variable-speed air conditioners deliver the highest SEER ratings and quietest operation for homeowners who want premium cooling performance. Their mid-range options balance efficiency and cost for the majority of installations. For tight-clearance situations common to Burnaby's older side yards and narrow setbacks, Trane's low-profile side-discharge condenser fits where a standard unit cannot. We also install KeepRite and RunTru air conditioners for budget-conscious projects. We are a FortisBC Trade Ally, BBB A+ rated, and Technical Safety BC licensed under LGA0200006 with over two decades of AC installation experience. Our 400+ five-star Google reviews and 4.9 average rating come from properly sized systems with correct refrigerant charge, verified airflow at every register, and clean commissioning on every project.
On installation day, we place the outdoor condenser on a proper base with manufacturer-specified clearances, run the refrigerant line set and electrical connections to the indoor coil, install the matched evaporator coil on top of the furnace air handler, and configure condensate drainage. All electrical work is completed by a certified electrician, including a dedicated circuit from the panel. We charge the system to manufacturer specifications, test airflow at every register, program the thermostat, and register factory warranties before walking you through the system. If your existing AC needs repair rather than replacement, we provide honest guidance on which option makes more financial sense. For homeowners who want both cooling and heating from one outdoor unit, a heat pump may be a better investment. We also install furnaces across Burnaby for homes that need a heating upgrade alongside the new AC.
AC installation considerations vary by Burnaby neighborhood. Older North Burnaby homes in Willingdon Heights and Capitol Hill often have 100-amp electrical panels that need upgrading to support the new circuit. Homes in Edmonds and Highgate with limited side yard clearance need careful condenser placement to ensure adequate airflow and service access. Newer homes in Sullivan Heights and around Lougheed Town Centre typically have modern electrical panels and accessible equipment locations that simplify the installation. We assess every home's electrical capacity, duct system, furnace compatibility, and outdoor unit placement during the free in-home estimate and include all required work in the quoted price.
For homeowners weighing AC against a heat pump, the decision comes down to whether you also want heating from the outdoor unit. A standalone AC handles cooling only at a lower upfront cost. A heat pump handles both and may qualify for CleanBC rebates that a standalone AC does not. We present both options during the assessment. Visit our rebates page for the latest incentive programs. For all HVAC services across Burnaby, Eaton's Heating covers every category.
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Central AC installation in Burnaby typically costs $4,000 to $7,000 paired with an existing furnace. The range depends on the condenser efficiency tier, the length of the refrigerant line set run, and whether electrical panel upgrades are needed. Older Burnaby homes with 100-amp panels will typically need an upgrade to 200 amps, which adds to the cost. We provide free written estimates that itemize everything. Flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
SEER measures cooling efficiency across an entire season. The current minimum for new systems is 14 SEER. Most of the units we install range from 14 to 18 SEER. Higher SEER means lower electricity costs per unit of cooling, but the upfront cost is higher. For Burnaby homes in the Metrotown and Brentwood corridors where AC runs heavily through July and August due to the urban heat island effect, a higher SEER unit pays back its premium faster. For homes in tree-covered residential neighborhoods like Deer Lake or Capitol Hill with less intense cooling demand, a mid-range SEER unit balances performance and cost. We help you find the right match during the free assessment.
Central air conditioning requires ductwork and a furnace blower to distribute cooled air. Homes heated by boilers with radiators or in-floor heating do not have either of these. Adding central AC to a boiler-heated home would require installing both ductwork and an air handler, which is a significantly larger project. For these homes, a ductless mini-split heat pump is typically the more practical path to cooling. We evaluate your home's setup during the free assessment and recommend the approach that fits.
Most central AC installations are completed in a single day, typically five to seven hours. This includes placing the outdoor condenser, running the refrigerant line set and electrical connections, installing the indoor evaporator coil on your furnace, configuring drainage, charging the system, and testing airflow at every register. Installations that require electrical panel upgrades may extend the timeline by a few hours or require a separate electrician visit. We confirm the expected timeline during the free assessment.
If you only need cooling and your furnace is in good condition, a standalone central AC is the more affordable upfront option. If you want both heating and cooling from one outdoor unit, or if you want to reduce gas consumption and take advantage of CleanBC rebates, a heat pump is the stronger long-term investment. Many Burnaby homeowners choose a heat pump in a hybrid dual-fuel setup that provides cooling in summer plus efficient heating most of the winter, with the gas furnace as backup during the coldest stretches. We present both options with full pricing during the free assessment.
Yes. All electrical work, including the dedicated circuit from the panel to the outdoor condenser, is completed by a certified electrician as part of the installation. If your home needs a panel upgrade to accommodate the new circuit, we include that in the written estimate. We also secure any required permits and coordinate inspections. There are no separate charges beyond what is quoted in the estimate.
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