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Sunrise Climate Pros

Hello, a 2-ton central system for a Phoenix home starts around $3,000 installed. What is the room area in square feet, and do you need a heat pump?

Lone Oak Heating and Air

Good morning. Our licensed crew in Houston quotes a basic AC and coil system from $1,800. Which room area do you need cooled, in square feet?

Metro Duct and Cooling

Hello, we hold a city HVAC license in Los Angeles and our full replacements average about $7,500. How many tons does your current system have, and when do you need it done?

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Ventilation and air conditioning in the United States

A central air conditioning system in the United States typically costs $3,000 to $15,000 installed, and a complete HVAC replacement ranges from $5,000 to $22,000, with an average near $7,500, according to sellers' websites in October 2026. Prices depend on the unit size, the room area and the installation. To compare quotes for your home, describe the work in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United States, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
System or servicePrice
Basic AC and coil systemFrom $1,800
Full heat pump system$8,000 and up
Complete HVAC replacement$5,000 to $22,000
Installation of a new unit$500 to $2,500 (average $1,500)

Licenses and certification

Licensing is set state by state, and one 2026 summary found 10 states with no statewide HVAC license. Where a license is required, application fees range from $150 to $375, and the license must be renewed annually. Search results also mention a free EPA 608 course for technicians who handle refrigerant, so ask your contractor for proof of certification.

Season and timing

Air conditioning work peaks before and during summer, from June to August, and winter runs from December to February. October sits between those peaks, so this is a good time to get a quote and plan an installation before the cooling season begins in June.

How quotes are built

Quotes often list the condenser, the air handler, the line-set and the installation labor separately, and cooling capacity is given in tons. The room area in square feet decides how much cooling you need. Ask whether the price includes removing the old system. Search results say total license fees run from $150 to $1,200, and major metros such as New York and Los Angeles charge roughly 30 to 40 percent more than smaller cities, so give your city in the request.

What to write in your request

Name the work you need, the system type (AC only, heat pump or full replacement) and the number of units. Add the room area in square feet, the site address, the deadline, whether the system is for a home or a business, and your budget. A note on the age of your current system helps the seller plan the replacement.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the work in your own words in a chat, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the United States. Registered HVAC sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related work, see plumbing and utilities, or create a request.

Questions and answers

How much does a new central air system cost?

Systems often cost $3,000 to $15,000 or more including installation, and a complete HVAC replacement ranges from $5,000 to $22,000. The unit size and room area decide the price.

Does an HVAC contractor need a license?

It depends on the state. Search results say 10 states have no statewide HVAC license, and where one is needed, total fees range from $150 to $1,200.

Why do license fees differ by city?

Search results say major metros such as New York and Los Angeles charge roughly 30% to 40% more than smaller cities. Check the fee with your city's office.

What should a quote include?

Ask whether it covers the condenser, air handler, line-set and installation labor, and whether the old system is removed.

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