A new air conditioner should be sized to your home, not to the unit it replaces.
John Sadler Plumbing & Heating handles AC installation and replacement across Surrey, Langley and White Rock, from first assessment to final commissioning. We install central air conditioning and ductless mini-splits, and we now repair them too.
Homeowners in Langley and White Rock get the same local team and the same install standard. We work throughout:
Surrey
White Rock area
Langley
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We now repair air conditioners as well as install them.
If your AC is blowing warm air, short-cycling, leaking water, freezing up or making new noises, our technicians can diagnose the problem and tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense.
Air conditioning repair in Surrey and Langley is busiest on the first hot week of the year. If your system struggled last summer, book a check in spring, before the rush.
We will give you both options and the reasoning, then you decide.
Not sure which system fits? Our guide to AC vs. heat pump vs. ductless split explains the differences.
The right choice when your home already has forced-air ductwork from a furnace. The outdoor condenser connects to the existing ducts and cools the whole home from one thermostat. Because central AC shares ductwork with your furnace, it pays to have one team look after both, including furnace installation.
Built for homes without ducts, additions, suites and stratas, or anywhere you want room-by-room control. Each indoor head runs independently.
If you would rather have one system that cools in summer and heats in winter, a heat pump may suit you better than AC alone. See our heat pump installation and repair page.
Typical price ranges across the Lower Mainland, so you know what to expect before we visit.
Homes with forced-air ductwork in good shape
One room, a suite or an addition
Several rooms, or a home without ducts
Capacitors, contactors, fan motors and drain lines; compressor or coil replacement costs more
Ranges are general 2026 market figures for BC's Lower Mainland, including equipment, labour and permits. Electrical panel upgrades, ductwork changes and higher-efficiency equipment add to the cost. They are not a quote: every home is different, and we give you a written price after an in-home assessment.
Cooling-only air conditioners generally do not qualify for BC rebates, which target heating efficiency. Systems that also heat your home may qualify, depending on how your home is heated today and the age of your existing furnace. See our rebates page for current programs; we confirm what your home qualifies for during the assessment.
As a Navien Certified Specialist, Navien is our preferred brand where it fits, and we are also a dealer for American Standard and Napoleon. We install other brands when they are the better fit for your home, and we service and repair most major AC brands, including Amana, Carrier, Daikin, Goodman, Lennox, Rheem, Trane and York.
What local homeowners say about working with our team.
Straight answers about AC installation, repair and cost.
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Yes. We diagnose and repair central air conditioners and ductless mini-splits, including electrical faults, refrigerant leaks, frozen coils and drainage problems. We also tell you when replacement would be the better investment.
Across the Lower Mainland, central AC added to an existing furnace typically costs about $4,000 to $12,000 or more installed. Ductless mini-splits run from about $3,000 for a single zone to $15,000 or more for a multi-zone system. Your price depends on system size, ductwork and electrical needs, so we provide a written quote after an in-home assessment.
Common repairs such as a capacitor, contactor, fan motor or blocked drain line typically cost a few hundred dollars. Refrigerant leak repairs and major parts such as a compressor or coil can cost from several hundred to a few thousand dollars, which is when replacement is often worth pricing.
Most homes with a forced-air furnace can add central AC. The two main checks are electrical panel capacity, since older 100 amp panels sometimes need an upgrade, and outdoor space for the condenser. Both are confirmed during the in-home assessment.
Most central AC installs take one to two days, depending on whether ductwork changes are needed. Ductless mini-splits typically take about a day per zone.
Repair usually makes sense for a system under 10 years old with a single failed part. Replacement is worth considering if the unit is 12 to 15 years old or more, needs repairs every season, or uses an older refrigerant that is being phased out.
Cooling-only air conditioners generally do not qualify for BC rebates. Systems that also heat your home, such as heat pumps, may qualify depending on how your home is currently heated and the age of your existing furnace. Program amounts and rules change, so eligibility is confirmed at the assessment.
Yes. We install AC systems in residential stratas up to four storeys. Strata council approval and an electrical review are needed before work starts, and we help coordinate the paperwork.
Book an in-home assessment for a new AC, or a repair visit for the system you have.
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