Cooling in Rochester, NY
Rochester's humid summers (avg July dew point 60F) require properly-sized systems to control both temperature and humidity. Rochester is our home base.
Cooling · Rochester
Cooling service in Rochester.
Rochester's aging housing stock -- Park Ave Victorians, South Wedge bungalows, East End rowhouses -- is prime territory for heat pump retrofits and geothermal loops in larger lots. The city's old steam-radiator homes present unique sizing challenges we specialize in. Rochester summers are shorter but humid -- a 70F day with 90% relative humidity is more uncomfortable than a dry 85F day. Properly-sized cooling systems control both temperature and humidity. Oversized systems short-cycle, fail to dehumidify, and wear out faster. We size every system from load calculations, not rule-of-thumb.
Ductless mini-splits are ideal for adding cooling to Rochester homes that were never air-conditioned
Rochester homeowners looking for cooling service get the same owner-operated attention as any Rochester job. Trevon — a 4th-generation HVAC technician — oversees every install and service call personally. Free estimates, NATE certified, NYS Clean Heat participating contractor.
Older Rochester homes with window AC can see significant energy savings switching to a properly-sized central system
What we see in Rochester homes.
- Rochester's humid summers (avg July dew point 60F) require properly-sized systems to control both temperature and humidity
- Ductless mini-splits are ideal for adding cooling to Rochester homes that were never air-conditioned
- Older Rochester homes with window AC can see significant energy savings switching to a properly-sized central system
How it works
Getting started with cooling in Rochester.
Load Calculation
Manual J cooling load calculation accounts for Rochester's latitude, window orientation, insulation levels, and local humidity. We won't install a system too large for your home.
Equipment Selection
We specify SEER2 rating, refrigerant type, and single vs multi-stage based on your home and budget. High-efficiency 18+ SEER2 systems qualify for RG&E cooling rebates.
Installation
Central AC installations typically take 1 day. Multi-zone ductless systems may take 1-2 days. We handle all electrical coordination and refrigerant certification.
Related services
Other ways we can help.
Rochester homes with geothermal get both heating and cooling from one ground-source system — see if your property qualifies. See geothermal options
A heat pump handles both heating and cooling in one system — if you're adding cooling to a Rochester home, it's often worth the small additional cost to get winter heating too. See heat pumps options
Replacing your Rochester AC is often a good time to evaluate your heating system as well, since they share the air handler. Our Rochester heating service page covers what's involved. See heating options
See all HVAC services available in Rochester on our Rochester service area page, near George Eastman House.
For detailed cooling information — including pricing, process, and FAQ — visit our Cooling service page.
Nearby cities we also serve:
We also serve Brighton for cooling — 4 miles from Rochester. See brighton details →
We also serve Henrietta for cooling — 6 miles from Rochester. See henrietta details →
Ready for cooling service in Rochester?
Whether it’s a tune-up, a new install, or a full geothermal upgrade — free estimates, honest advice.