A few years back, replacing a central air conditioner was a short conversation. You picked a size, glanced at a SEER number you half-understood, and signed the estimate. The contractor pulled a matching outdoor unit off the shelf, filled it with R-410A, and had you cooling by afternoon.The 2026...

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