Thinking about a new air conditioner? Call (951) 574-1698 and talk to our Riverside team.
Hot house, climbing electric bills, an AC that quits every July. A new system fixes all three, and it should not cost you a week of sweating to get it. AmeriWest is a family owned, licensed HVAC company in Riverside with a 5.0 rating from 250 Google reviews. We install central air, ductless mini splits and heat pumps across Riverside County, usually in one day, after a free estimate. Not ready to replace? Start with AC repair or compare our HVAC packages.
No pressure and no guessing. Here is how a new installation goes.
Free Estimate
We check your system, ducts and sun exposure, then recommend the right size.
Installation
Licensed installers work to code with permits pulled. Most installs finish in one day.
Testing and Walkthrough
We test refrigerant charge, airflow and thermostat settings, then show you how it works.
Size matters. A unit that is too big shuts off before it evens out your rooms, and one that is too small runs all afternoon on a 105 degree day and still loses. We work out the load from your square footage, insulation and sun exposure, not from the label on the old unit.
Every installation is quoted in writing after a free estimate. It carries the manufacturer’s warranty plus our own workmanship guarantee.
A dead AC in a heat wave means a long wait and rushed choices. If your system is over ten years old or keeps needing repairs, replace it on your schedule, not the heat’s.
It is over ten years old. Repairs keep coming and keep costing more. The air blows weak or warm, the electric bill creeps up, or the system still runs on R-22 refrigerant, which has not been made in the US since 2020. Not sure which side of the line you are on? Our $146 diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
It depends on the size of the system, the type of equipment, the condition of your ducts and any electrical work. That is why we quote every installation in writing after a free estimate instead of guessing over the phone. Compare our Bronze to Platinum packages, built for 2 to 5 ton systems, and ask about financing and the 20 percent military and first responder discount.
Central air uses your existing ducts to cool the whole house. A ductless mini split cools one room with no ducts, which suits a garage, an ADU or an addition. A heat pump cools and heats from one outdoor unit. We will tell you which fits your house, even if it is the cheaper one. See our heat pump and gas electric systems.
A 5.0 rating across 250 Google reviews. One customer wrote that “the estimate was fair.” Another said we “delivered outstanding work from start to finish.”
We install across Riverside County, including Riverside, Corona, Norco, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet, Beaumont, Palm Desert and Indio.
It depends on the system size, the type of equipment, your ducts and any electrical work, so every installation is quoted in writing after a free estimate. Our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum packages cover 2 to 5 ton systems. Financing is available through GreenSky, Optimus Financing and Service Finance.
Most last 10 to 15 years in a hot climate like ours, and less when maintenance gets skipped. If yours is older or keeps breaking down, replacement usually beats another repair. A $146 diagnostic, credited toward the repair, helps you decide.
Square footage is only part of it. Insulation, windows, sun exposure and duct condition all change the load. We run a load calculation at the free estimate and size the system from that, because a unit that is too big or too small costs you comfort and power.
Most installations finish in one day. Duct changes, tight access, extra electrical work or inspections can add time, so ask for the schedule before work starts.
In most cases, yes. California generally requires a permit when you replace an air conditioner, and we pull it as part of the job. Be wary of anyone who offers to skip it, because unpermitted work can cause trouble when you sell the house or file an insurance claim.
If your ducts are in good shape, central air is usually the simplest fit. A ductless mini split works for a garage, ADU or addition, and a heat pump gives you cooling and heating in one system. Walk the house with us and we will tell you which one fits.
Often yes, if it is the right size and free of leaks, crushed sections and weak returns. We inspect the ducts at your estimate. If they need work, see our ductwork repair and cleaning page.
New systems carry the manufacturer's warranty plus our workmanship guarantee, so ask for the terms in writing. To keep it running, our Freedom AC maintenance is $149 for a complete AC tune up. Military and first responders also get 20 percent off HVAC services with proof of service.