AC Replacement & Installation in Murray
New central air installs by a local crew that sizes the system to your home - not your driveway. Manual J load calc, altitude-corrected, free estimates, rebate paperwork handled.
Request AC Replace
Tell us what's going on with your system. A real Murray HVAC Pros team member calls you back, usually inside 15 minutes during business hours.
Murray summers run longer and hotter every decade. A right-sized, correctly installed AC will keep your house at 72° all August with reasonable power bills. An oversized AC quoted by a salesperson reading off a square footage chart will short-cycle, run humid, and cost you 30% more on the install plus higher bills for 15 years. Murray HVAC Pros sizes every install with a Manual J load calc that accounts for Murray altitude - not your driveway.
We measure static pressure on every install - undersized ducts kill new equipment fast.
What Your AC Replace Call Probably Looks Like
The most frequent ac replace calls we get from Murray and the surrounding cities, with the typical Murray-area price range.
Right-Sizing: The Number Most Quotes Get Wrong
AC capacity is measured in tons. One ton = 12,000 BTU/hour of cooling. The default Murray rule of thumb most contractors use is “1 ton per 500–600 square feet” - which is fine as a starting guess, and wrong about half the time as a final answer.
An oversized AC cools the house fast, then shuts off - which sounds like a feature but is actually the worst-case scenario. Short cycles don't run long enough to pull humidity out of the air, so your 72° house feels clammy. They wear the compressor and contactor faster, burning out in 8–10 years instead of 15. And they run less efficient because the system never reaches steady-state operation.
The right way to size is a Manual J load calculation: a room-by-room heat-gain analysis that accounts for window area, insulation, orientation, ceiling height, ductwork, and Murray-specific altitude correction (a 3-ton condenser at 4,300 ft performs more like a 2.7-ton). We do a real load calc on every install. If the math says you need 2.5 tons, we install 2.5 tons - even when the homeowner expected to be told 4.
Central AC vs. Heat Pump vs. Mini-Split
Most Murray AC installs are still central air conditioners - a condenser outside, evaporator coil at the furnace, refrigerant lines between them, distributing cool air through your existing ductwork. They're proven, parts are everywhere, and they work great when sized right.
Heat pumps are the same physical equipment but with a reversing valve that lets them also produce heat. In Murray's climate, an air-source heat pump can handle most of your heating load most of the year - paired with a gas furnace backup for the coldest weeks (called a dual-fuel system), they're often cheaper to run than gas alone. Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart rebates currently pay up to $1,600 on an air-source heat pump, $1,700 on a ductless, $1,450 on dual-fuel, or $2,000 on geothermal - but only if Rocky Mountain Power is your electric utility. Murray City Power customers do not qualify for any heat pump rebate.
Ductless mini-splits skip the ductwork entirely - one outdoor unit feeds 1–4 wall-mounted indoor heads, perfect for additions, finished basements, ADUs, or homes without existing ductwork. They're also great for zoned cooling in Murray homes where the upstairs bedrooms cook in July while the basement runs cold. We install all three. The right choice depends on your house, your heating system, and what rebates are active.
SEER2 Ratings and What They Actually Mean
SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, version 2) is the efficiency rating for cooling equipment. Higher = more efficient. The federal minimum for new equipment in the western US is now 14.3 SEER2, and high-end equipment runs 18–22 SEER2.
The math: going from 14.3 SEER2 (minimum) to 16 SEER2 (mid-range) costs roughly $800–$1,500 more installed and saves the average Murray home about $80–$140 per year on summer cooling. Going from 16 to 18 SEER2 costs another $1,200–$2,500 and saves another $50–$90 per year. The crossover where higher SEER stops being worth it depends on how much you cool and how long you plan to own the home.
Our default recommendation for most Murray homes is 15–16 SEER2 - that's the sweet spot for upfront cost, efficiency, and rebate eligibility. We'll show you the 5-year and 10-year cost-of-ownership math on the quote so you can decide.
What AC Replace Typically Costs in Utah
The ranges below are typical Utah and Salt Lake Valley prices - industry averages, not a quote. What you actually pay depends on your system's age, brand, parts, and what the contractor finds on-site. Always get the price in writing before any work starts.
Most Utah contractors roll the diagnostic fee into the repair invoice once you approve the work - ask before you book.
Four Steps, No Run-Around
Calling an HVAC contractor should be the easy part of having a broken furnace. Here's exactly what happens when you call Murray HVAC Pros.
Call or Request Online
Real Murray dispatcher picks up - no answering service, no menu trees. We log your issue and your address.
We Roll a Truck
Most Murray, Holladay, and Millcreek calls see a truck on the driveway inside 30 minutes during business hours.
Diagnose & Quote
Tech walks you through what's wrong, what the fix costs, and what the cost is to replace if it's close. Written estimate before any work starts.
Fix It Right
Most repairs done same-day with parts on the truck. Warranty on labor, manufacturer warranty on parts, follow-up call to make sure it's right.
What You Get When You Call Us
Six commitments we make to every Murray homeowner who picks up the phone.
Local Murray Crew, Not a Franchise
Our shop is on 900 East at 5400 South. Our techs live in Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, and Cottonwood Heights. You get the same crew every visit - not whoever the dispatch app pulled from three counties over.
Up-Front Pricing, In Writing
You see the number before we lift a wrench. No 'what we found' surprises after we've pulled the unit apart. If the diagnosis changes the price, we stop and call you first.
Altitude-Smart Installs
Murray is at 4,300 feet. Cottonwood Heights is closer to 4,800. Most furnaces ship from the factory tuned for sea-level air - at altitude, that means burning too hot and cracking heat exchangers years early. We derate every install with a combustion analyzer.
Real After-Hours Pickup
Call us at 2 AM in January when the furnace dies. A real Murray HVAC Pros tech picks up the phone - not an answering service that takes your name and hopes someone calls back.
One Crew, Heat & Cool, Every Season
We're a full HVAC contractor - not a furnace-only shop you have to replace in April. Same crew works your AC in July and your furnace in January, with parts on the truck for both.
Honest Repair-vs-Replace
Multiply the system's age by the repair quote. Over $5,000? We'll bring you a replacement quote too - and explain when the repair is actually the smarter call. No pressure either way.
Need a Murray HVAC Tech Today?
Same-day appointments across Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, and Cottonwood Heights. Real Murray dispatchers, real Murray trucks, real fixes.
Real Reviews from Real Homes
“Called at 9pm on a Saturday in January - furnace had died and the house was at 52. They actually picked up. Tech rolled up at 10:15, diagnosed a bad inducer motor, had the part on the truck. Heat was back on by midnight. Charged me the price they quoted on the phone.”
“Got three quotes for a new AC. The other two tried to sell me a 5-ton system on a 1,400 sq ft rambler - Murray HVAC Pros came out, did an actual load calc, said a 2.5-ton would be plenty and saved me almost $3,000. Install was clean, on time, and they walked me through the new thermostat before they left.”
“Used them for a furnace tune-up. The tech showed me a video of the cracked heat exchanger inside my 18-year-old unit. No high-pressure pitch - just facts and a written quote for replacement that wasn't due for two weeks. We got the install done and the new furnace is half as loud as the old one.”
Murray & the Salt Lake Valley
Anchored on 900 East in Murray. Trucks run the central Salt Lake Valley every day - call us and a tech is probably already in your zip.
Common Questions
Quick answers to what Murray homeowners ask us most.