How Much does a New Central Air Conditioner Cost?

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• on April 16, 2010
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You might be in the market for a central air conditioner because refuse to go another summer without central air conditioning. Or perhaps you have one, but it under-performs or creates energy bills that are too high. Whatever the reason, you’ll be interested in getting the price on the unit. If you have the opportunity to buy a central AC system wholesale because you have the means to install it yourself or know someone who will do it right at a low cost, then you’ll save quite a bit of money. Wholesale costs range from $900 to $2500, while retail or installed costs vary between $2000 and $5500.

The size of the unit will play a key role in determining its cost. They are sized either by the number of Btu’s there are capable of, or sometimes by the capacity of the condenser. It is essential that you purchase a unit large enough to effectively cool your home. Choosing a unit that is too small as a means of saving a few dollars now will cost you greatly going forward, since an undersized unit will run too frequently, using much more electricity than would be required by a larger, sufficiently-sized unit.

When pricing the units, you’ll either be quoted a price for the entire system, which is most common, or for the major components separately, which include the condenser and evaporator coil. In addition, an installation technician will have to charge the unit with Freon, which may not be included in the quote. Shop around, get itemized quotes so there are no hidden costs, and you’ll end up with the best deal on your new central air conditioner.

Learn more at the places below:

• CostHelper
• Home Tips Central Air Cost
• Central Air Conditioner Comparisons