American Standard Brand Review
American Standard air conditioners are one of the premium tier options for an AC replacement. They are similar in quality to Trane, Carrier, and other top brands. American Standard offers different tiers of HVAC systems from air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged HVAC units, ductless AC, and furnaces. They are manufactured under the same HVAC brand Trane, which is known for their quality when it comes to great air conditioning units.
American Standard Air Conditioner Prices
- The price for an American Standard AC unit can range from $3,800 to $6,840 in installation costs. Your total cost to replace will depend on the size in TONS of the air conditioning system needed for your home and the SEER rating wanted. American Standard offers SEER ratings from 13 all the way up to 20 SEER. For a 1,600 square foot home you would need a 2.5 ton air conditioner which would cost around $3,795 to install. To get exact local costs, connect with one of our contractors today.
Prices by Size
A replacement air conditioner is a great investment for your home, but you need to pick the correct size by TON that will be able to handle the cooling and heating needs specific to your home’s square footage. Tons range from 1.5 to 5 Tons and can cost between $2,000 to $5,000 to install. If you were wanting to heat and cool a home’s area of 1000 to 1300 square feet, you would need a 2 TON unit costing around $2,600 for total installation costs. See the full chart of prices by size below:
| AC Unit Size | Home Sq. Ft | Installation Cost | AC Unit Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 tons | 600-1000 | $3,575 | $1,235 |
| 2 tons | 1000-1300 | $3,625 | $1,390 |
| 2.5 tons | 1300-1600 | $3,795 | $1,495 |
| 3 tons | 1600-1900 | $3,926 | $1,672 |
| 3.5 tons | 1900-2200 | $4,195 | $1,850 |
| 4 tons | 2200-2600 | $4,590 | $1,995 |
| 5 tons | 2600-3200 | $5,678 | $2,625 |
Prices by Model
You will want to decide which SEER rating is best for you. The better the SEER rating the more money you can expect to save on utility bills in the future. However, you will pay more in installation costs upfront for higher SEER American Standard AC units. Here are a list of Prices by Model. For a standard efficiency air conditioner of SEER 14 such as the American Standard Silver 14 model you could expect to pay around $4,296 in installation costs. See average installation costs of all SEER ratings below:
| American Standard Model | Energy Efficiency | Installation Cost | AC Unit Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum 20 | 20 SEER | $6,750 | $2,450 |
| Platinum 18 | 18 SEER | $5,785 | $1,980 |
| Gold 17 | 17 SEER | $5,205 | $1,705 |
| Silver 16 | 16 SEER | $4,952 | $1,650 |
| Silver 14 | 14 SEER | $4,296 | $1,460 |
| Silver 13 | 13 SEER | $3,795 | $1,370 |
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Local AC Installers
American Standard is a sister company to Trane and therefore they offer a comparable level of quality in their AC units. A new air conditioner is only a good investment if it’s installed properly and functions well with the rest of your home. Local AC contractors can become qualified technicians under the Trane brand name through a certification test that Trane offers. Try to find a reliable contractor in your area who is qualified to work on an American Standard AC system and has this impressive qualification under their belt.
American Standard Heat Pump Costs
- The price for an American Standard heat pump installation can range from $6,596 to $10,000 in total installation costs. Your total installations costs will largely depend on the size of the system needed for your home and the SEER rating of the heat pump. To get exact local costs, connect with one of our heat pump installers today.
Heat Pump Prices by Size
Depending on the square footage of your home, you will want to select the best size heat pump for your home’s heating and cooling needs. The average 1600 square foot home could use a 2.5 ton unit which would cost around $7,500 in total installation costs. See the full list of prices by size below:
| Heat Pump Unit Size | Home Square Ft. | Installation Cost | AC Unit Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 tons | 600 - 1000 | $6,625 | $2,032 |
| 2 tons | 1000 - 1300 | $7,095 | $2,350 |
| 2.5 tons | 1300 - 1600 | $7,560 | $2,555 |
| 3 tons | 1600 - 1900 | $7,720 | $2,780 |
| 3.5 tons | 1900 - 2200 | $8,100 | $3,275 |
| 4 tons | 2200 - 2600 | $8,520 | $3,562 |
| 5 tons | 2600 - 3200 | $9,475 | $3,895 |
Heat Pump Costs by Model
An American Standard heat pump varies in prices by the model. Each model boasts a different level SEER rating which indicates energy efficiency. A standard efficiency SEER rating ranges from 14 to 16 SEER. A standard efficiency heat pump with a 15 SEER rating such as the American Standard Silver 15 Heat Pump would cost around $7,125 to install. See a list of costs by heat pump model and SEER rating below:
| American Standard Heat Pump Model | Energy Efficiency | Installation Cost | Heat Pump Unit Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum 20 | 20 SEER | $10,000 | $4,550 |
| Platinum 18 | 18 SEER | $9,575 | $3,845 |
| Gold 17 | 17 SEER | $8,672 | $3,455 |
| Silver 16 | 16 SEER | $7,850 | $2,695 |
| Silver 15 | 15 SEER | $7,125 | $2,555 |
| Silver 14 | 14 SEER | $6,596 | $2,095 |
American Standard Gas Furnace Prices
- The price for a replacement American Standard gas furnace can range from $2,494 to $4,375 in total installation costs. Your exact costs will largely depend on the size furnace system needed for your home and the AFUE percentage of the replacement gas furnace. If you wanted to install a mid tier unit such as the American Standard Silver 80H model heat pump you could expect to pay $2,524 in installation costs. To get exact local costs, connect with one of our natural gas furnace installers today.
| American Standard Gas Furnaces | AFUE % | Installation Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gold 80 | 80% | $2,494 |
| Silver 80H | 80% | $2,524 |
| Platinum 80 | 80% | $2,750 |
| Gold S9V2 | 90% to 93% | $3,525 |
| Silver 95/95H | 90% to 93% | $3,995 |
| Gold 95V/95 | 92% to 95% | $4,125 |
| Platinum 95 | 95% | $4,375 |
American Standard Warranty
As long as you follow the directions and register for your American Standard warranty within 60 days of the installation you’ll get a competitive warranty for your HVAC unit that will cover most issues depending on the warranty that is associated with your particular American Standard AC unit. Here are some common things that are covered under your warranty:
- Air conditioners compressor, outdoor coil, internal functional parts
- Heat pumps compressor, outdoor coil, internal functional parts
- Furnaces heat exchanger, internal functional parts
American Standard vs. Other Brands
American Standard is one of the best brands in the HVAC industry offering top notch AC systems. They are in the ranks among other top tier brands such as Carrier, Trane, and Lennox. If you are looking for a top brand that will last for a long time and is a reputable name in the industry then you’ll want to then decide what price range you’re willing to pay. Here is a list of average costs for top central air conditioners to compare
| Central AC Brands: | Average Unit Cost: | SEER Rating: |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard | $3,656 | 16.8 |
| Carrier | $3,895 | 16.8 |
| Goodman | $2,488 | 15.5 |
| Trane | $3,220 | 17.2 |
| Rheem | $2,968 | 17.1 |
| Lennox | $3,794 | 17.8 |
| York | $2,354 | 16.4 |
| Ruud | $3,200 | 17.1 |
| Amana | $2,935 | 17.5 |
| HEIL | $3,400 | 18.2 |
We’ve also compiled a list of the other best central AC Brands & Units here:
- AAON Air Conditioners
- Airedale Air Conditioners
- Amana Air Conditioners
- Bryant Air Conditioners
- Carrier Air Conditioners
- Daikin Air Conditioners
- Goodman Air Conditioners
- Lennox Air Conditioners
- LG Air Conditioners
- Mitsubishi Air Conditioners
- Panasonic Air Conditioners
- Rheem Air Conditioners
- Ruud Air Conditioners
- Sanyo Air Conditioners
- Trane Air Conditioners
- Toshiba Air Conditioners
- York Air Conditioners
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