Air conditioners
Central air conditioner prices by size (tons), efficiency (SEER2) and type, from a simple replacement to adding central air to a home without ducts.
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Ranges show what most homeowners pay, including installation or labor unless the guide says otherwise.
- AC replacement cost$5,000–$8,300
- Central air installation cost$5,300–$16,000
- New AC unit cost$2,200–$6,500
- AC unit cost by size (tons)$5,000–$8,800
- AC cost by SEER rating$6,700–$10,600
- 2-ton AC unit cost$5,000–$6,800
- 2.5-ton AC unit cost$5,400–$7,200
- 3-ton AC unit cost$5,800–$7,800
- 3.5-ton AC unit cost$6,200–$8,300
- 4-ton AC unit cost$6,500–$8,800
- 5-ton AC unit cost$7,000–$9,500