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A central air conditioner installation can cost between $6,423 and $11,800. The main factors that will affect the installation cost include the cost of the AC unit, home’s square footage, desired brand, and the SEER rating you choose. Read more about these cost factors below. 

Additional cost factors that might be involved: 

• Plumbing 


• Electrical work 


• Removal of an existing HVAC system 


• Installing the air conditioner at a new location 


• Modifying the framing or surfacing of the home for installation 


• Bringing any current paired systems up to code 


• Ductwork 

Read our Central AC Cost Calculator Guide to learn more. 

A central air conditioning (AC) unit installation connects a new AC unit to a home’s duct system to cool your home. It is often paired with a heating system such as a furnace to fully regulate your home’s cooling and heating efforts for the perfect temperature throughout the entire home. 

There are seven types of central AC units: 

• Central Air Conditioning With Air Condenser Unit 


• Split Air Conditioning Systems 


• Heat Pump Units 


• AC Window Units 


• Portable Air Conditioners 


• Evaporative Coolers 


• Whole House Fans 

Read our guide to central air conditioner installation to learn more. 

Here are a few things you can do to start your search for a reliable AC unit installation contractor in your area: 

• Ask your family and friends for a recommendation on someone they have used in the past and what kind of experience they had with local contractors. 


• Check the Better Business Bureau site for local AC installer ratings. 


• Let Modernize help you find the best contractor for the central AC installation job and help you compare up to four quotes from installers in your area. 

At the final meeting, there a few steps to go over before the AC contractor begins your HVAC unit installation project: 

• Reconfirm your initial price quote. 


• Agree upon a payment plan. 


• Make sure to have all of these before hand: 
  
  
  
  • Your contract 
  
  
  • Project plans 
  
  
  • Order changes 
  
  
  • Bills and invoices 
  
  
  • Proof of your contractor’s insurance and/or permitting, and 
  
  
  • Contractor correspondence 
  
  
  
  

While considering multiple contractors may feel time-consuming, it could save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars off your home improvement project. 

The more estimates you consider ahead of your project, the more likely you will find the best possible price. Ask your local contractors about seasonal offers and incentives for additional savings. 

Yes, it is always good to hire a licensed or certified HVAC professional as they have proven work skills and experience. Working with them will ensure that both major and minor details of the projects will be taken care of efficiently. 

At Modernize, we perform regular quality checks with our contractors to maintain standards. This includes  

• Reviewing business profiles and customer feedback received. 


• Performing background checks on contractor companies. 


• Local licenses, certificates and policy adherence needed by contractors. 

We quickly and easily connect you with trusted local hvac repair contractors so you can get real quotes, compare prices, and hire the best fit for your hvac project.