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HVAC Installation
Professional HVAC Installation Services You Can Trust
Your HVAC system works hard through our humid Central New York summers and long winters. When an old unit starts falling behind, replacing it is often the smarter option than continually paying to keep it running. When it comes time to replace your system, you can always Count on Collis for professional and quality installations.Fred F. Collis & Sons has kept Central New York homes comfortable since 1936. With 90 years of experience serving homeowners throughout the area, we understand the unique challenges that can come with older CNY homes, from existing ductwork and system compatibility to the demands of our local climate. We’ll help you find a system that fits your home and your comfort needs.
Complete HVAC Installation Services
We are a full-service HVAC contractor, and we install nearly every type of heating and cooling system used in Central New York homes:- Central Air Conditioning: Whole-home cooling systems sized to your square footage
- Heat Pumps: A single energy-efficient HVAC system that both heats and cools
- Gas and Oil Furnaces: Reliable heating for homes on natural gas or fuel oil
- Boilers: Hot water and steam heating systems for CNY homes
- Ductless Mini-Splits: Room-by-room heating and cooling, great for additions, sunrooms, and homes without ductwork
- Water Heater Installation: Tank and tankless water heater services
- Indoor Air Quality Equipment: Air purifiers, ionizers and humidifiers that improve air quality
- And more!
What to Expect During Your HVAC Installation
Trained, certified technicians handle every installation. Our crews take the time to size, connect, and start up your equipment correctly, because those details decide how well the system runs for years.We treat your home the way we would treat our own. Our technicians put down floor protection before anything comes apart and clean up as they go. Customers often tell us that we left the place cleaner than we found it. The old equipment, packaging, and debris leave with us.
“They were clean and used booties to come in and out of the house and checked everything from start to finish to make sure everything was done.”We stand behind the work. Before we go, we make sure you know how to run the new system. Whether a question comes up next week or next year, call us.
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your HVAC System
Repair makes sense right up until it does not. These are the signals we tell CNY homeowners to watch for:- AC or heat pump past 12 to 15 years, or a furnace past 15 to 20
- A repair quote worth more than a third of a new system
- Rooms that never reach the thermostat setting
- Constant running, short cycling, or a new noise
- Energy bills that climb every season
- An air conditioner breaking down that is still on R-22, a refrigerant no longer made and costly to source
Rebates, Financing, and Ways to Save
New York homeowners may be eligible for rebates and incentives that can help offset the cost of upgrading to high-efficiency equipment.Our comfort advisors will review every program you may qualify for during your consultation, including the NYS Clean Heat Program for heat pumps, NYSERDA EmPower+ for no-cost and reduced-cost upgrades for income-eligible households, and Comfort Home for weatherization work.We also offer free home energy assessments and flexible financing, so a system replacement does not have to arrive as one payment.
Your Local HVAC Installation Team
Our HVAC technicians are your friends and neighbors. They live in the communities we serve, and they have a vested interest in getting your heating and cooling problems solved quickly. They show up on time, keep you in the loop, and treat your home like their own. We serve Utica, Rome, Syracuse, and the surrounding areas.Ready to Install Your New HVAC System?
Getting started is simple:- Call 315-768-2323 to talk to our team about your heating and/or cooling needs.
- Schedule your free consultation. Our team walks you through your options.
- Choose your system from our selection of energy-efficient equipment.
- Get it installed by our experienced, NATE-certified crew.
HVAC Installation FAQs
The right size depends on your square footage, insulation levels, window count, ductwork, and how your home is laid out – not on the size of your old unit. Our qualified HVAC contractors perform a load calculation to determine the correct capacity. A system that is too large short-cycles and wears out early, and one that is too small runs constantly without keeping up.
Replacing both together usually makes sense when the two systems are close in age and share the same indoor air handler and ductwork. You pay for one installation instead of two, the components are matched for efficiency, and you avoid a second round of labor a year or two later. If one system is significantly newer, replacing only the failing unit is often the better call.
New York homeowners can qualify for the NYS Clean Heat Program for qualifying heat pump installations, NYSERDA EmPower+ for income-eligible households, and the Comfort Home program for insulation and air sealing work. Your comfort advisor reviews every program you qualify for during your free consultation.
