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AAON Air Conditioners Review

Modernize Rating: 3.5/5

Average Cost: $2,500 - $3,700

AAON air conditioners range in price from $2,500 to $3,700. While costs for a new unit may be toward the higher end, they are known for their efficiency, reliability, and customization to meet specific cooling and heating needs.

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AAON HVAC Brand Review

When you work with AAON air conditioners you’ll have access to both indoor and outdoor air handling units, condensers, chillers, self-contained units, geothermal heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and pool room units. AAON specializes in chillers and air conditioning units but offers a variety of HVAC systems to its customers.

AAON is a solid company that caters to commercial HVAC installations. The advanced software helps with the planning phase of any large-scale heating or cooling project. With its local supply chains, the company is a quick and reliable source for equipment.

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AAON Air Conditioner Prices

The average cost to install an AAON air conditioning unit is between $2,500 to  $3,700. Your total AC unit installations costs will largely depend on the size needed for your home. For a 1,600 square foot home you would most likely need a 2.5 ton air conditioner. That size unit would be able to efficiently cool and heat your home See below for a list of other HVAC brands and the average price for those AC units.

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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What Size AC Unit Do I Need? 

When calculating what size AAON HVAC unit you need. You’ll want to consider your home’s size and what kind of cooling capacity you will need, it’s common to assume an air conditioner  can cool up to 400 square feet per 1 ton of air conditioning capacity. See the chart below for average costs of HVAC units by TONS

AC Unit Costs by Size - Tons
Central Air Conditioner SizeAC Unit BTUAC Unit Only
1.5 Tons18,000 BTU$1,986
2 Tons24,000 BTU$2,117
2.5 Tons30000 BTU$2,352
3 Tons36000 BTU$2,920
3.5 Tons42000 BTU$3,550
4 Tons48000 BTU$3,650
5 Tons60000 BTU$3,690

What SEER Rating Do I Need?

Efficiency is expressed as the seasonal energy-efficiency rating, also known as an AC SEER rating. The minimum SEER for a central air conditioner will be 13 to 14. You’ll want to choose an AAON air conditioner with a SEER rating of 15 or higher. The better the SEER rating for your AC unit, the lower your overall energy bills will be. See our list below of average costs for AC units with different SEER ratings:

AC Unit Costs by SEER
SEER Efficiency RatingsAC Unit + InstallationEnergy Efficiency Level
13-14 SEER$2,820Standard Efficiency
15-16 SEER$3,420High Efficiency
17-18 SEER$4,650High Efficiency
19-21 SEER$5,390Very High Efficiency
22-24 SEER$6,800Max Efficiency

AAON Furnaces

The most common option for a new furnace  replacement is a gas furnace. The cost of a standard efficiency natural gas furnace ranges from $2,325 to $3,500. Depending on the brand and energy efficiency level of your new furnace, your total installation cost may vary. See our list below of average furnace installation costs by the top gas furnace brands.

Gas Furnace Costs by Brand
Best Gas Furnace BrandsAverage Furnace CostAverage Total Installation Cost
American Standard Furnaces$1,250$3,820
Amana Furnaces$925$2,285
Bryant Furnaces$985$2,770
Carrier Furnaces$1,100$2,995
Daikin Furnaces$2,600$4,885
Goodman Furnaces$755$1,950
Lennox Furnaces$1,425$3,790
Rheem Furnaces$1,250$2,905
Ruud Furnaces$1,100$3,200
Trane Furnaces$1,265$3,460
York Furnaces$830$2,200
Average Gas Furnace Prices:$1,226 $3,115

AAON Heat Pumps

AAON is a supplier of geothermal and water-source ductless heat pumps, a more rare technology that you won’t find with every supplier. This equipment is designed to offer the efficiency benefits of a traditional heat pump under a wider range of temperature conditions. Overall efficiency levels should be up in hot or cool environments.

The average heat pump can cost between $2,250 to $7,800 depending on the unit’s SEER ratings and the size you need for your home. A single zone or single room heat pump will cost an average of $550. See a full list of heat pump brands below with costs.

Heat Pump Prices by Brand
Heat Pump BrandsSEER RatingUnit Price
Aire-Flo14$950 to $1,500
Airtemp16$1,000 to $1,675
Amana15 - 18$1,250 to $3,200
American Standard14$1,285 to $3,995
Ameristar14$1,055 to $1,450
Armstrong Air14 - 20$1,165 to $3,700
Armstrong and Ducane15 - 20$1,100 to $3,175
Bryant14 - 20$1,255 to $4,275
Carrier14 - 20$1,350 to $4,265
Coleman13 - 20$1,100 to $3,675
Daikin HVAC15 - 18$1,150 to $3,150
Day & Night14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
DiamondAir14 - 15$900 to $1,760
Ducane14 - 20$1,150 to $3,150
Goodman15 - 18$1,150 to $3,500
Heil14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
Lennox16 - 23$1,425 to $4,400
Luxaire13 - 20$1,200 to $3,675
Maytag15 - 19$1,245 to $3,720
Payne14 - 17$1,075 to $3,050
Rheem14$1,200 to $3,750
Ruud14$1,200 to $3,750
Tempstar14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
Trane14$1,285 to $3,995
York13 - 20$1,250 to $3,675


AAON AC Units Warranty & Parts

AAON is a large-scale heating and cooling company with offices all over the world. There are several offices in every U.S. state, making it easy to get replacement parts and all the other equipment. AAON HVAC’s warranty department can be contacted here.
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Residential and Commercial Condensers

The AAON condensers range in size from just 2 tons to up to 230 tons depending on the home or building space that needs cooling. Large office buildings and single family homes can use an AAON condenser effectively.

AAON Air Conditioning Chillers

Both air cooled and evaporative cooled chillers are available from AAON and they come in a wide range of sizes as well. Equipment is available at just 4 tons in size up to a 540 tons for massive cooling capabilities. The chillers are designed with lighted and simple service compartments for easier maintenance.


AAON HVAC Software

Planning and designing new buildings and the HVAC equipment to go into them isn’t an easy task, but it’s even more difficult when you don’t have exact specifications for equipment to use. That’s where AAON software comes into play, providing an up-to-date list of AAON equipment and a variety of useful functions like Fan Laws, Air Mixing, Steam Pressure, Duct Design tools and Heat Wheel Analysis to help with the planning phase of an HVAC system for a new or existing building. All the important planning steps can be taken care of using the software and when the planning is finished, all the right equipment can be ordered and put into place with accuracy.


AAON Air Conditioner Installers Near You

AAON air conditioner units are known for their quality construction and its high level of efficiency, but even the top brands of air conditioning units can fail if they are not installed properly. That’s why you should look around for professionals who are familiar with the equipment and who know what they are doing. For large-scale installations and accurate planning it’s a good idea to find professionals who know how to use the AAON custom software.

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