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Goodman Air Conditioners Review

Modernize Rating: 4/5

Average Cost: $3,188 - $4,275

A standard Goodman air conditioner will range from $3,188 to $4,275 in installation costs. The range varies by the AC model and SEER rating you choose plus the local labor costs in your region.

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Goodman AC Brand Review

Goodman air conditioners are a great option for AC installation if you want a reliable but low cost air conditioning unit. Goodman is much cheaper than some competitor brands such as Lennox, Trane, or Carrier. However, Goodman still offers a reliable and quality HVAC system.

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Goodman Air Conditioner Prices

The price of a Goodman air conditioner ranges from $3,188 to $4,275 in installation costs. Your total cost to replace an AC unit will depend on the size in tons of the air conditioning system needed for your home and the SEER rating wanted. Goodman offers SEER ratings from 13 to 18 SEER. For a 1,600 square foot home you would need a 2.5 ton air conditioner which would cost around $3,695 to install. To get exact local costs, connect with one of our local reliable contractors today.

Prices by Size

A new ac unit is a great investment, but you need to choose the tonnage size that will be able to handle the cooling and heating needs for your home’s size. Tons range from 1.5 to 5 Tons and can cost between $3,260 to $5,562 to install. For an 1,800 square foot home you would need a 3 TON Goodman air conditioner which would cost around $3,799 to install.  See the full chart of prices by size below:

Goodman AC Unit Price by Size
AC Unit SizeHome Sq. FtAC Unit OnlyInstallation Cost
1.5 ton600-1000 sf$1,145$3,295
2 ton1001-1300 sf$1,290$3,490
2.5 ton1301-1600 sf$1,490$3,670
3 ton1601-1900 sf$1,690$3,850
3.5 ton1901-2200 sf$1,845$4,145
4 ton2201-2600 sf$2,000$4,420
5 ton2601-3200 sf$2,590$5,430

Prices by Model

Goodman air conditioners models have different SEER ratings and noise levels. A better SEER rating will result in cheaper utility bills in the future. However, you will end up paying more upfront when installing a higher SEER rating AC unit. If you were to install the Goodman DSXC16 SEER 16 AC unit you could expect to pay around $3,655 for a new air conditioner. See average installation costs of different Goodman models below.

Goodman Heat Pump Price by Model
Goodman AC ModelEnergy EfficiencyInstallation CostAC Unit Only
Goodman DSXC1818 SEER$4,275$1,885
Goodman DSXC1616 SEER$3,655$1,524
Goodman GSX1616 SEER$3,522$1,489
Goodman GSX1414 SEER$3,226$1,262
Goodman GSX1313 SEER$3,188$1,120

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Goodman Heat Pump Costs

The price for a Goodman heat pump can range from $4,995 to $6,100 in total installation costs. Your total installations costs will largely depend on the size of the heat pump 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

You will want to select the best size heat pump for your home’s heating and cooling needs by looking at your home’s square footage. The average 2,000 square foot home could use a 3.5 ton unit which would cost around $6,082 in total installation costs. See the full list of prices by size below:

Goodman Heat Pump Costs by Size
Goodman Heat Pump SizeHome Sq. FtInstallation CostUnit Only
1.5 ton600 - 1000$4,180$1,260
2 ton1000 - 1300$4,422$1,425
2.5 ton1300 - 1600$4,895$1,632
3 ton1600 - 1900$5,375$1,823
3.5 ton1900 - 2200$5,695$2,132
4 ton2200 - 2600$6,082$2,498
5 ton2600 - 3200$7,000$3,025

Heat Pump Prices by Model

A Goodman heat pump price varies by the model. Each model has a different SEER rating which indicates energy efficiency. A standard efficiency SEER rating ranges from 13 to 16 SEER. A standard efficiency heat pump with a 16 SEER rating such as the Goodman GSZ16 Heat Pump would cost around $5,338 to install. See a list of costs by Goodman heat pump model and SEER rating below:

Goodman Heat Pump Costs by Model
Heat Pump ModelEnergy EfficiencyInstallation CostUnit Only
Goodman DSZC1818 SEER$6,100$2,100
Goodman DSZC1616 SEER$5,565$1,885
Goodman GSZ1616 SEER$5,338$1,732
Goodman GSZ1414 SEER$5,125$1,458
Goodman GSZ1313 - 14 SEER$4,995$1,100

Goodman Gas Furnace Prices

The price for a replacement Goodman gas furnace can range from $1,100 to $3,650 in total installation costs. Your exact costs will largely depend on the size of your new gas furnace unit needed for your home and the AFUE percentage of the new gas furnace. If you wanted to install a mid tier unit such as the Goodman GMVC96 Gas Furnace you could expect to pay $2,900 in installation costs. To get exact local costs, connect with one of our natural gas furnace installers today.


Goodman Furnace Price by Model

Goodman Furnace Costs by Model
Furnace ModelAFUE %Unit OnlyInstallation Cost
Goodman GMVM9798%$2,275$3,250
Goodman GMVC9696%$2,100$2,875
Goodman GMSS9692%$2,050$2,800
Goodman GMVC880%$1,122$2,182
Goodman GCVC880%$1,115$2,055

Goodman HVAC Warranty

As long as you follow the directions and register for your Goodman HVAC warranty within 60 days of the installation you’ll get a competitive warranty for your HVAC unit. Depending on the AC unit you buy, most of them come with:

  • 10 Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty
  • 10 Year Parts Limited Warranty
  • Lifetime Compressor Limited Warranty (while you own your home)

Goodman vs. Other Brands

Though Goodman does not offer premium HVAC units like it’s competitors such as Lennox, American Standard, Trane, or Carrier. Goodman is a great brand if you are needing a reliable HVAC system on a budget with a decent energy efficiency. Compare the costs of the top brands below for the average costs to install a new central AC unit.

Central Air Conditioner Best Brands by Cost
Air Conditioner Brands:Average Unit Cost:SEER Rating:
American Standard$3,65616.8
Carrier$3,89516.8
Goodman$2,48815.5
Trane$3,22017.2
Rheem$2,96817.1
Lennox$3,79417.8
York$2,35416.4
Ruud$3,20017.1
Amana$2,93517.5
HEIL$3,40018.2

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