
AC Installation
AC INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT IN NORTH LOUISIANA
New system or a replacement done right — sized with a real load calculation, installed to code, and quoted flat-rate before we start. Financing available.
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LA Master Plumber #1874
North Louisiana
Ruston to Shreveport
Flat-rate pricing
Quoted before we start
Overview
The right size, the right efficiency, installed right
A new air conditioner is only as good as the crew that installs it. In North Louisiana's long, humid summers, an oversized unit short-cycles and leaves the house cold and clammy, while an undersized one runs nonstop and never catches up. Mark Johnson & Sons sizes every system with a Manual-J load calculation built on your actual square footage, insulation, windows, ductwork, and sun exposure — not a rule of thumb off the old unit's label.
We install and replace central AC systems, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits across every efficiency tier, from a code-minimum 14.3 SEER2 unit to high-efficiency 18+ SEER2 systems that cut a Louisiana summer electric bill. We've done it since 1997 with our own licensed crew — no subcontractors — and every quote is flat-rate and given before we start, with financing available so a dead AC doesn't have to wait on the budget.
What we install
- Central AC (split systems) — matched condenser, coil, and air handler from Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, American Standard, Bryant, and Amana
- Heat pumps — cool and heat from one system, efficient through mild North Louisiana winters
- Ductless mini-splits — Daikin and Mitsubishi single- and multi-zone for additions, shops, and rooms that never stay comfortable
- Full-system replacements — condenser, coil, line set, thermostat, and duct transitions done as one job
14 SEER2, 16 SEER2, or 18+?
14.3 SEER2 meets Louisiana code and is the budget pick — a solid, reliable single-stage system at the lowest upfront cost. 16 SEER2 is the sweet spot for most homes here: a real efficiency bump for a moderate price jump, with a two-stage compressor that pulls humidity out better. 18+ SEER2 with a variable-speed compressor runs the quietest, holds humidity down best, and pays back fastest given how many hours an AC runs in this climate. We show you the payback math for your actual home and let you pick — no pressure to buy up.
What Mark Johnson & Sons does differently
Old-unit removal, a properly pulled vacuum, a matched coil, a code-compliant line set, permit, inspection, and haul-off are all part of the job — not add-ons that show up later. We commission every install: verify airflow, charge to spec, confirm the temperature drop across the coil, and register the manufacturer warranty so it stays valid. Ask about our Classic Membership — it keeps the new system tuned every Spring and Fall and protects that warranty.
Free quote
Free AC install quote
Tell us your home's size and what you're running now. We'll run a Manual-J load calc and give you flat-rate options across efficiency tiers — no obligation.
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Monthly payment options on qualifying system installs
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Warning signs
Signs It's Time to Replace, Not Repair
Repair usually wins on a newer unit. These are the signs replacement is the smarter money in a North Louisiana home.
System is 12–15+ years old and struggling to keep up
Uses R-22 refrigerant (phased out, expensive to recharge)
A failed or failing compressor — the priciest single repair
Repeated breakdowns two or more summers in a row
Rooms that never cool evenly no matter what you do
Summer electric bills climbing year over year
The house stays humid and sticky even when it's 'cooling'
Repair quote is approaching half the cost of a new system

Sized right, installed right
A load calc is the difference between comfortable and clammy.
Guess the size and you get a house that's cold and humid or a unit that never catches up. We run a Manual-J on every install so your new system fits your North Louisiana home — not a rule of thumb.
On every install
Manual-J
Across Ruston, Monroe, Shreveport, Bossier City, and North Louisiana.
The Process
How an AC Installation Goes

On the truck
Professional tools, parts, and diagnostics — every call.
In-home assessment & load calc
We measure your home and run a Manual-J load calculation — square footage, insulation, windows, ductwork, sun exposure — to size the system correctly. Free, no obligation.
Options at three efficiency tiers
You see standard, high-efficiency, and premium SEER2 options with honest payback math for North Louisiana cooling costs — plus heat-pump options if it fits your home. Financing available.
Flat-rate quote up front
One all-in price: equipment, matched coil, line set, thermostat, permit, and haul-off. No hourly meter, no surprise add-ons after we start.
Professional code-compliant install
Our licensed crew removes the old equipment, sets and brazes the new system, pulls a proper vacuum, charges to spec, and installs to Louisiana code with a permit and inspection.
Commission, test & walk-through
We verify airflow, refrigerant charge, and temperature drop, set up the thermostat, register the manufacturer warranty, and haul off the old unit. You get a system that's dialed in, not just bolted down.
Pricing
AC Installation Cost in North Louisiana
Every install is quoted flat-rate after a free in-home load calc. Ranges below cover typical residential replacements; final price depends on size and efficiency tier. Financing is available, and Classic Membership members get 15% off any repairs found along the way.
AC condenser replacement (14.3 SEER2)
Matched to a compatible existing coil
Standard
$4,200–$6,500
Member · save 15%
$3,570–$5,525
Complete system, 14–15 SEER2 (AC + coil + air handler)
Most common full replacement, budget tier
Standard
$4,500–$7,500
Member · save 15%
$3,825–$6,375
High-efficiency system, 16 SEER2
Two-stage — best value for most homes
Standard
$6,500–$8,500
Member · save 15%
$5,525–$7,225
Premium system, 18+ SEER2
Variable-speed, quietest, lowest summer bills
Standard
$8,500–$10,000
Member · save 15%
$7,225–$8,500
Heat pump system
Cools and heats — efficient in mild LA winters
Standard
$6,500–$12,000
Member · save 15%
$5,525–$10,200
Ductless mini-split (single-zone)
Additions, shops, and rooms with no ductwork
Standard
$3,500–$6,000
Member · save 15%
$2,975–$5,100
Evaporator coil replacement
When only the indoor coil has failed
Standard
$1,200–$2,800
Member · save 15%
$1,020–$2,380
Ductwork seal or repair
When existing ducts are leaking or undersized
Standard
$350–$2,500
Member · save 15%
$298–$2,125
Smart thermostat added at install
Optional upgrade, added if you want it
Standard
$250–$600
Member · save 15%
$213–$510
Member pricing reflects the Classic Membership 15% repair discount. Service call fees are separate.
Ranges reflect 2026 North Louisiana residential installs. Final price depends on system size, efficiency tier, and home specifics — quoted flat-rate before any work begins.
Classic Membership
One plan. Whole-home peace of mind.
For $189 a year, members get 15% off every HVAC and plumbing repair, two complete HVAC tune-ups, a free plumbing and drain check-up, and priority scheduling on every call.
- 15% off repairs
- Priority scheduling
- 2 HVAC tune-ups/yr
- After-hours discounts
- $25 savings certificate
- Guaranteed flat-rate
Classic Membership
$189/year
One flat yearly price covers your whole home — everything listed, no per-visit fees, no surprises.
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Compare
14 SEER2 vs. 16 SEER2 vs. 18+ SEER2
Higher efficiency costs more up front but pays back over a long Louisiana cooling season. Here's how the three tiers compare for a typical home here.
| Feature | 14.3 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18+ SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installed price (complete system) | $4,500 – $7,500 | $6,500 – $8,500 | $8,500 – $10,000 |
| Compressor | Single-stage | Two-stage | Variable-speed |
| Humidity control | Good | Better | Best — key in LA summers |
| Summer electric bill | Baseline | 10–15% lower | 20–30% lower |
| Noise level | Standard | Quieter | Quietest |
| Best for | Budget, rentals, code minimum | Most homes — best value | Long-term owners, comfort-first |
FAQ
AC Installation FAQs
A complete replacement system — AC, matched coil, and air handler — typically runs $4,500–$7,500 installed at the 14–15 SEER2 tier, including old-unit removal, permit, and haul-off. A high-efficiency 16 SEER2 system runs $6,500–$8,500, and a premium 18+ SEER2 runs $8,500–$10,000. We size your home with a load calc and quote flat-rate before any work starts.
Related services
Related Cooling Services
What comes before and after a new system install.

AC Repair
Not sure it's time to replace? We diagnose the real cause and give honest repair-vs-replace numbers.

AC Maintenance
Protect your investment — a yearly Spring tune-up keeps a new system efficient and under warranty.

Ductless Mini-Split
No ductwork? Efficient zoned cooling for additions, shops, and rooms that never stay comfortable.
Available Around the Clock
Emergency?
We answer 24/7.
Burst pipe, water heater out, sewer backup? Real plumbers pick up — no answering machines. Mark Johnson & Sons Plumbing serves North Louisiana any time, day or night.
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