YORK® product
YORK® HMCG2
The HMCG2 is York's compact side-discharge air conditioner: inverter-drive technology ramps capacity smoothly instead of slamming on and off, which steadies comfort and reduces wear through long Central Texas cooling seasons. Its footprint is about 40% smaller than a standard outdoor unit, so it fits zero-lot-line homes, under raised decks, and tight side yards around Leander. We size every install with a Manual J load calculation and quote flat-rate.
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YORK® HMCG2
Most air conditioners blow their heat straight up out of the top of the cabinet. The HMCG2 blows it out the side instead, which lets York shrink the footprint by about 40% and drop the required setback from the wall to roughly eight inches. That's why this is the unit we quote for zero-lot-line homes, tight side yards, and installs under raised decks — placements where a standard cube simply doesn't fit code clearances.
The other half of the story is the inverter drive. Instead of a compressor that's either off or at 100%, the HMCG2's twin-rotary compressor ramps its output up and down to follow the actual load. Longer, gentler cycles mean steadier room temperatures, better humidity removal in our sticky shoulder seasons, less start-up wear, and sound levels as low as 54 dB — quiet enough to sit next to on a patio.
One honest caveat: despite the strong efficiency numbers, York does not list the HMCG2 as ENERGY STAR certified. If a rebate program in your utility territory requires the ENERGY STAR label, we'll flag that during the quote and price the alternatives so you can compare real payback, not stickers.
Every install starts with a free in-home assessment and a flat written price — no surprises. Call 512-528-4258 or request service online.
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Specifications
| Cooling efficiency | Up to 18.5 SEER2 (16.5 SEER2 nominal) |
|---|---|
| Capacity control | Inverter-drive (modulating) |
| Compressor | Twin-rotary, inverter-driven |
| Sound level | As low as 54 dB |
| Sizes | 2, 3, 4, and 5 tons |
| Footprint | About 40% smaller than standard units; ~8 in. setback |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Controls | Works with conventional thermostats |
Specifications verified against YORK® published product data. Ratings vary by tonnage and matched indoor equipment — we confirm the exact match for your home during the free assessment.
Who this model fits
- Homes in newer Leander and Liberty Hill subdivisions where zero-lot-line spacing leaves no room for a full-size condenser.
- Owners who want modulating comfort and low noise without stepping up to the flagship communicating YXV system.
- Multi-story or courtyard placements where the unit sits close to living space and sound matters.
Warranty
- York: 10-year compressor limited warranty and 10-year parts limited warranty (with registration).
- MLD Services: lifetime workmanship warranty — if our install or repair work ever fails, we make it right.
York's extended warranty terms require online registration within 90 days of installation — otherwise parts coverage reverts to 5 years. We register every unit we install as part of the job, so you never have to think about it.
The honest note
Inverter equipment is only as good as its commissioning. An HMCG2 slapped onto undersized ducts will never deliver its rated efficiency — we verify airflow and refrigerant charge against York's spec on every install.
From the field
Owning this system in Central Texas
Plan on inverter-aware maintenance: the HMCG2's electronics and twin-rotary compressor are reliable, but refrigerant charge and coil cleanliness matter more on modulating units than on single-stage ones, because the system constantly tunes itself against them. Our annual tune-up checks both against York's published numbers, not by feel.
Pairing: it runs happily on a conventional thermostat, so you don't need a controls upgrade to own one. Indoors, a variable-speed or at least ECM air handler (JHVT or JHET class) lets the low-capacity operation deliver its humidity benefit; a fixed-speed PSC blower would blunt it.