Heat & Air Costs

What heating and air conditioning really cost.

Installed prices for AC units, furnaces, heat pumps and mini splits, plus repair and maintenance costs, so you can budget and spot a fair quote.

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New HVAC system$5,000–$11,000furnace + AC, installedAC replacement$5,000–$8,300standard central AC, installedFurnace replacement$3,500–$7,500standard efficiency, installedHeat pump installed$4,000–$12,000ducted air-source, installedMini split (1 room)$2,500–$6,000single zone, installedTypical AC repair$150–$650typical AC repairTypical furnace repair$125–$480typical furnace repairMaintenance plan / yr$120–$360per year for a maintenance plan

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    Whole HVAC systems

    Replacing or installing a full heating and cooling system.

    Air conditioners

    Central AC replacement and installation, by size and efficiency.

    Furnaces and boilers

    Gas, electric, oil and propane furnaces, and boilers.

    Heat pumps and mini-splits

    Air-source, geothermal and ductless systems.

    AC repairs and parts

    Compressors, capacitors, coils, refrigerant and more.

    Furnace repairs and parts

    Igniters, control boards, gas valves, heat exchangers.

    Maintenance and service

    Tune-ups, maintenance plans, inspections and service calls.

    Ducts, air quality and controls

    Ductwork, duct cleaning, zoning and thermostats.

    Brands compared

    What Trane, Carrier, Rheem, Goodman and others cost.

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