A new air conditioner is a decade-plus investment, and the install matters as much as the equipment. Hooten Heating & Cooling sizes every replacement system to your actual home — not a rule-of-thumb based on square footage — so you get even cooling, lower bills, and equipment that lasts across McDonald County's long, humid summers.
We handle the whole project: honest load calculation, equipment selection, duct review, permit responsibility, clean installation, startup testing, and warranty registration. You get a written quote up front and a system that performs the way it was promised.
When It's Time to Replace
The system is 12–15+ years old
Efficiency drops and repairs stack up. Newer units cool better while using far less electricity.
Rising energy bills
An aging or oversized system runs longer and costs more every month, even when it still 'works.'
Frequent, expensive repairs
When a repair approaches a third of replacement cost on an old unit, new equipment is usually the better value.
Uneven cooling
Hot rooms and cold rooms often mean the old system was never sized or ducted correctly for the house.
Phased-out refrigerant
Systems on older refrigerants get expensive to service as supply tightens.
How to Compare AC Replacement Quotes
A new system is a decade-plus investment. Before you sign with anyone, make sure every quote answers these questions — ours always do.
Sizing & equipment
- 1Ask for the Manual J load-calculation result — not a size guessed from square footage.
- 2Ask how Manual S (equipment selection) and Manual D (duct design) shaped the proposal.
- 3Confirm whether your existing ductwork is suitable, will be sealed, or needs replacing.
- 4Get the equipment model numbers and SEER2 efficiency rating in writing.
- 5Confirm the refrigerant type and that the new system is properly matched.
A bigger unit isn't better — oversizing causes short-cycling and humidity problems.
Pricing, permits & warranty
- 1Get an itemized quote: equipment, labor, removal, electrical, condensate, and startup testing.
- 2Confirm who pulls the permit and schedules the inspection.
- 3Ask about manufacturer warranty registration and written workmanship coverage.
- 4Tie payments to milestones — diagnosis, equipment delivery, installation, and testing.
- 5Compare at least two written proposals line by line before you decide.
Ask about financing up front so a properly sized system fits your budget.
Our Process
Every job follows a clear, honest process — so you always know what's happening and why.
- 1
In-home assessment
We look at your home, ductwork, electrical, and how you actually use each room.
- 2
Manual J load calculation
We calculate the room-by-room heating and cooling load so the system is sized to the home, not guessed.
- 3
Manual S equipment selection
We match capacity and efficiency to that load and your budget, then explain the options in plain terms.
- 4
Manual D duct review
We check duct sizing and sealing so the new unit can actually deliver its rated performance.
- 5
Written quote & scheduling
You get a clear, itemized quote covering equipment, labor, removal, permits, and warranty.
- 6
Professional install & testing
We install, verify airflow and charge, register the warranty, and walk you through the new system.
An oversized air conditioner short-cycles, wastes energy, and leaves your home clammy because it never runs long enough to pull humidity out of the air — a real problem in a Missouri summer. A right-sized system runs longer, quieter cycles that keep humidity in the ideal 30%–50% range and hold a steady temperature. That is why we do the load math instead of eyeballing it.
Every replacement starts with a free in-home assessment and a written, itemized quote — equipment, labor, removal, permits, ductwork, electrical, and startup testing, with no vague lump sums. We're glad to be one of the two written proposals you compare line by line, and we can structure financing and milestone payments so a properly sized, efficient system fits your budget.
What Affects the Price
A new AC or full system replacement generally runs in the $2,100–$16,000 range depending on capacity, efficiency, ductwork, and electrical needs. We give you a written, itemized quote and can discuss financing so a planned upgrade fits your budget.
AC Replacement
$2,100–$16,000
Full range by scope
Typical Install
$3,000–$9,000
Complete system
2–3 Ton Installed
$3,000–$8,500
Most homes
5 Ton Installed
$5,000–$12,000
Larger homes
Researched, aggregated ranges to help you plan — not a quote. Your written price depends on the specifics below.
- System capacity (tonnage) from the load calculation
- Efficiency rating (SEER2) you choose
- Condition of existing ductwork and any sealing or resizing
- Electrical, pad, line-set, and condensate work
- Permit and inspection requirements
- Removal and disposal of the old equipment
How We Size Your New System — No Guesswork
The install matters as much as the equipment. We use the ACCA standards that tie the system to your actual home, not a rule of thumb.
Manual J — Load
We calculate your home's room-by-room heating and cooling load instead of guessing from square footage.
Manual S — Equipment
We match capacity and SEER2 efficiency to that load and your budget, then explain the options plainly.
Manual D — Ducts
We check duct sizing and sealing so the new unit can actually deliver its rated performance and comfort.
Need AC Installation Now?
Call Hooten Heating & Cooling for fast, honest ac installation & replacement across Goodman, McDonald County & Southwest Missouri.
Where We Provide AC Installation
Serving Goodman and communities across McDonald County and Southwest Missouri: