Wish to buy a new HVAC, but worried about how much a central heat and air unit will cost?
If you have to begin with setting up the infrastructure, a centralized heating and cooling system will cost between $6,000 and $12,000.
Let’s look at two scenarios to determine the price of a heating and cooling system.
- Your current HVAC has broken down
- You don’t have an existing HVAC system
If you have an existing HVAC system, repairing it will be efficient in terms of cost compared to replacement.
BUT if the repair costs you as much as a replacement, then it’s better to replace it.
The other time that you can think about replacement is if you recently had additions to your house.
If your current HVAC is inefficient in serving the expansion, then you may require to replace it.
However, with all the installation work already in place, installing a new system won’t cost you much.
That said, if you have to install the system from scratch, it will definitely cost you more.
All those looking forward to replace or install a new HVAC, keep reading to get a better idea of the costs.
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If you can, try postponing the installation of heating and cooling systems until off-season like spring. You can get good discounts!
Average HVAC Cost
Assuming you don’t have the required infrastructure for HVAC, the average cost to put in a new heating system for a 1,000 square-feet house would range from $6,000 to $12,000.
If you have the ductwork done, then the cost of HVAC installation would be less. Else the cost to install HVAC system with ductwork would be between $1,000 and $3,000.
Don’t need a complete system?
Then you can simply invest in one unit, heating or cooling.
But how much does a furnace and an air conditioner cost separately?
If you consider only a centralized air conditioner, the cost for a 2,000 square-feet home would be approximately between $3,000 and $5,000.
Similarly, a centralized heating system will cost around $2,500 to $7,500.
HVAC Costs as Per Efficiency
To list the price of heating and cooling units considering the efficiency, systems with low or basic efficiency (13 SEER) or less would cost $1,500 to $3,000.
Middle grade efficiency (14 to 15 SEER) system will cost around $2,000 to $4,000.
While system with a higher efficiency (16 SEER or higher) will cost around $3,500 to $8,000.
These are just the average HVAC costs and do not include the cost of installation, ductwork, or filter system.
What does the HVAC Cost Depend On?
All heating and cooling systems vary and so mentioning the exact cost would be difficult.
However, the cost to install a central heating and cooling system depends on a variety of factors.
1. Type of Product & Infrastructure of House
The heating and cooling system cost mostly depends on the style, brand, quality and the size of the system you choose.
The cost will also depend on the size of your house and the infrastructure. Inspection of the premises may help you get an accurate HVAC cost.
2. Requirement
Before selecting any HVAC system, you should know your requirements. Jotting down your requirement will help you decide on a system that will suit your home.
If you live in a place with a hot and humid climate, you don’t really need a complete system. Only an AC would be sufficient.
Also, determine if you want the system to be roof-mounted or a split system.
Roof-mounted systems have cooling and heating elements in one cabinet. The roof-mounted systems that use natural gas cost less than a split system.
Installing a split system may require you to make some modifications to your house. You will have to clean the heat exchangers regularly.
So consider these points before you choose any system.
3. Labor Cost
Apart from the system cost, the next big cost would be labor.
Labor cost will include the installation charges and it will also vary depending on the size of the HVAC, placement, and requirement of small parts such as ducts or vents.
Knowing what suits best for your HVAC is essential.
Some systems can have small ducts that will restrict the outward flow of air or large ducts that gradually evacuate air.
HVAC service professionals near you will be able to decide the type of system and the additional components you need depending on the required air quality and the size of your house.
After you decide to replace, it’s a good practice to get in touch with a couple of heating AC repair companies near you and get an estimate.
You’ll find a list of such companies on Same Day Pros. You can also download the app on Android or iOS.
