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Mark Johnson & Sons technicians installing a new central air conditioning system at a North Louisiana home

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.

(318) 319-0220

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24/7 emergency responseLicensed & insuredServing North Louisiana since 1997
  • 4.9★ on Google

    4,400+ reviews

  • 24/7 Emergency

    60–90 min dispatch

  • Licensed & insured

    LA Master Plumber #1874

  • North Louisiana

    Ruston to Shreveport

  • Flat-rate pricing

    Quoted before we start

Reviewed by Mark Johnson & Sons' LA-licensed master plumber (#1874) Last updated July 2026

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.

Licensed Louisiana contractorOwn trucks, own crewsFlat-rate, quoted upfront

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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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

New high-efficiency central AC condenser installed at a North Louisiana home by Mark Johnson & Sons

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.

(318) 319-0220

On every install

Manual-J

Across Ruston, Monroe, Shreveport, Bossier City, and North Louisiana.

The Process

How an AC Installation Goes

Mark Johnson & Sons technician performing a load calculation before an AC installation in North Louisiana

On the truck

Professional tools, parts, and diagnostics — every call.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Members save 15%Classic Membership · $189/yr

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
Best value

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.

Feature14.3 SEER216 SEER218+ SEER2
Installed price (complete system)$4,500 – $7,500$6,500 – $8,500$8,500 – $10,000
CompressorSingle-stageTwo-stageVariable-speed
Humidity controlGoodBetterBest — key in LA summers
Summer electric billBaseline10–15% lower20–30% lower
Noise levelStandardQuieterQuietest
Best forBudget, rentals, code minimumMost homes — best valueLong-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.

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.

(318) 319-0220

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