These days, air conditioning is a necessity—not a luxury. When temperatures rise or wildfire smoke season roles in, you want the comfort and peace of mind that a reliable cooling system brings to your Montana home. At Design Air, our experienced team stays up-to-date with the latest technology and training to deliver efficient, customized solutions you can count on.
With years of experience serving the Missoula, MT area, we provide expert installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance for most makes and models of air conditioners. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities—we’ll recommend exactly what you need and ensure the job is done right.
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Air Conditioning Installation and Replacement
If your air conditioner has reached the point where repairs no longer do the job or your home’s energy efficiency is at an all-time low, you may need a new system. When your Missoula, MT, home is ready for a new or replacement air conditioner, our Design Air professionals will install your cooling system without delay.
How do you know if you need air conditioning installation service? Here are some of the most common indications that your existing system is ready for replacement. Your unit is:
- Approaching the end of its life span, usually between 15 and 20 years
Efficiency drops as your system ages, so planning a replacement before it fails can save you money and prevent stress.
- Experiencing more and more repairs
Like an aging car, frequent repairs signal it’s time to evaluate. If costs are adding up, talk to our expert team about your replacement options.
- Showing signs of running inefficiently
Rising energy bills with steady utility rates often mean your AC is running inefficiently. It may be taking longer to cool your home, using more energy, and costing you more.
If you notice any of these signs or decide it's time to upgrade your equipment, reach out to our Design Air team. We’ll work together help you decide on the best system for your comfort and budget. Through our financing partners, we can offer competitive financing options with approved credit to help with the ever increasing cost of installation and replacements equipment. Ask us about financing!
How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?
Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.
Air Conditioning Repairs
Not having your air conditioner working on the hottest of days in Montana can be exasperating. Whenever you need an AC repair, let the Design Air service team quickly remedy it for you.
There are several reasons your air conditioner might not perform as it should. Look out for signs like:
- Hearing an unusual noise
- Smelling an unusual odor like burning
- Feeling warm air coming from your vents
- Noticing your air conditioner is frozen
- Leaking water
When you do need our professionals to make a repair, you can count on it staying repaired. We make our repairs right the first time—and only use the highest quality parts and materials when working on your system. Our experts are always here for you.
Air Conditioning Maintenance
The ultimate goal is to keep your AC running its best as long as possible. Routine inspections, cleanings, and tune-ups help you avoid surprise breakdowns and expensive repairs. It can also extend the system's lifespan extensively.
We recommend having our experts prep your air conditioner before you use it for the first time in the spring to give you consistent cooling all season.
Trust the Design Air Protection Program With All Your Air Conditioning Needs
We provide all the services you need to achieve the level of cooling comfort you want in your Missoula, MT home from your air conditioner. Call or text Design Air at 406-251-7997 or request service online today to schedule your air conditioning installation, replacement, repair, or maintenance.
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- Donna H.
“What a great experience! The technicians were dispatched days before I expected them to be available, and when they arrived they were friendly, efficient, and capable. Solved my problem in less time and for less money than I could have wished for.”
- Jim S.
“Both guys were very courteous and informative. Didn’t even really notice they were here for a full days installation.”
- Theresa S.
“Kyler did a very good job and politely answered questions. He checked out everything thoroughly in each unit, furnace and air conditioner, making sure they were working and ready for winter.”
- LeRoy R.
“Kyler was very polite and respectable. Thanks for the great service.”
- Lavone B.
“Good afternoon, we would like to give Design Air and their staff an updated excellent review of their timely maintenance program on both our air conditioning and furnace systems. They installed our furnace system in 2019 and our cooling system a few years later. Both are operating as per factory specifications, so we are enjoying worry-free cooling and heating. Recently, Kyler was informative on what he inspected and tested, professional, polite, and respected our home by using shoe coverings which we greatly appreciated. He was friendly with our 13-year-old dog and described his own dogs which was very endearing to us. Overall, we appreciate Design Air and give them two thumbs up!”
- Richard and Evy O.
“Design Air has provided maintenance on our heating and air conditioning systems as long as we have had them. They are very professional and knowledgeable in their service. Kyler did an excellent job in servicing our air conditioning system and provided great advice looking forward. Thanks Design Air for once again doing a superb job!”
- Dennis G.
“Design Air has always provided us with on-time quality service with friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable staff. Tristan and Casey recently installed our new A/C unit which was a very clean and tidy job.”
- Scott H.
“Very professional and easy to work with. Great communication through the whole process. Tristan and Casey were hard at work the whole time during the installation and got it done in a timely manner. They respected the property and took all the steps to make sure they left it as it was inside and out. They used shoe coverings, laid down runners where they were walking and cleaned anything they needed to. They also were very friendly with the dogs too, which was great. Would highly recommend!”
- Darbi A.
“Tristan was amazing! He was very polite, kind and informative. He answered all of my questions with great knowledge. He cares about the customer, Thank You, we will love our new AC!”
- DeVoe and Margaret C.