Some contractors compete on price. Wonder how they can be so cheap? Take a look at the pictures below. One reason air conditioning contractors like flexible ductwork is that it is so easy to squeeze in into tight spaces. Look at the first picture below. "Doesn't that restrict the air flow?" you ask? Yes, but it is cheaper to install. They don't care about your comfort or your system's operating efficiency; just getting the job with the cheapest price while still maintaining their profit margin! Run out of adhesive? No problem for some A/C dealers. Just grab a roll of packing tape. That should hold until we get paid! At Central City Air, we don't work that way.


Standard builder-grade AC and Heating. Does the unmarked truck mean this is a side job for the installer, or does it mean he prefers to remain anonymous? At Central City Air, we want you to know who we are. Our new construction upgrades create comfort and value for homeowners who get the opportunity to upgrade.


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Pinched flex duct with low-quality tape instead of adhesive. Condensate on windows at 11:00 AM with thermostat set at 72 degrees and outside temp at 76 degree. Another improperly installed flex duct application where the ducts are crimped, which diminishes airflow. Rusted drains in a 2.5-year old, 6800 sq ft, $900,000 home. One box with multiple runs and no dampers means poor airflow to all parts of the home. Multiple small runs is another indicator of a poor duct design. Un-insulated drains with many drain lines running into one condensate. Be weary of the unmarked truck. Unmarked vehicles mean that the contractor may not be qualified to work on your system. Strapping flex duct in this maner pinches off the airflow.