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HVAC Costs & Prices (2026)

104 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your hvac quote.

Price Points
104
Subcategories
9
Price Range
$3 – $45,000

Controls

Service / Item Low Average High
Smart Thermostat Install (Nest/Ecobee) (job) $200 $350 $550
Zoning System (2 zone) (job) $1,500 $3,000 $5,000
Zoning System (3+ zone) (job) $2,500 $4,500 $7,500

Ductwork

Service / Item Low Average High
Duct Insulation - Per Linear Ft (lnft) $3 $7 $12
Ductwork Replacement - Partial (job) $1,000 $2,500 $5,000
New Ductwork - Full House (job) $3,000 $6,000 $12,000
Return Air Drop Addition (each) $300 $600 $1,000
Supply Vent Addition (each) $200 $450 $800

Equipment

Service / Item Low Average High
Air Handler (each) $1,200 $2,200 $3,500
Air Purifier / UV Light (in-duct) (each) $300 $700 $1,200
Attic Fan (solar) (each) $400 $800 $1,400
Baseboard Heater (electric, per unit) (each) $200 $400 $700
Boiler (gas, forced hot water) (each) $3,000 $6,000 $10,000
Boiler (oil) (each) $4,000 $7,000 $12,000
Central AC - 2 Ton Unit + Install (job) $3,000 $5,000 $8,000
Central AC - 2.5 Ton Unit + Install (job) $3,500 $5,500 $8,500
Central AC - 4 Ton Unit + Install (job) $4,500 $7,000 $11,000
Central AC - 5 Ton Unit + Install (job) $5,000 $8,000 $12,000
Central AC Unit - 1.5 ton (each) $2,400 $3,400 $4,800
Central AC Unit - 2 ton (each) $2,800 $3,800 $5,200
Central AC Unit - 2.5 ton (each) $3,200 $4,200 $5,800
Central AC Unit - 3 ton (each) $3,500 $4,700 $6,500
Central AC Unit - 4 ton (each) $4,000 $5,500 $7,500
Central AC Unit - 5 ton (each) $4,500 $6,200 $8,500
Dehumidifier (whole house) (each) $1,000 $2,000 $3,500
Ductless Mini Split - 12,000 BTU (each) $1,500 $2,800 $4,000
Ductless Mini Split - 18,000 BTU (each) $2,000 $3,500 $5,000
Ductless Mini Split - 9,000 BTU (each) $1,200 $2,200 $3,500
Ductless Mini Split - Multi Zone (3 heads) (job) $5,000 $9,000 $15,000
Ductless Mini Split - Multi Zone (4 heads) (job) $7,000 $12,000 $20,000
Ductwork Install (per linear ft) (lnft) $10 $25 $45
Ductwork Replacement (whole house) (job) $3,000 $6,000 $12,000
ERV/HRV (energy recovery ventilator) (each) $1,000 $2,500 $4,500
Gas Furnace - 80% efficiency (each) $1,500 $2,500 $3,800
Gas Furnace - 95%+ efficiency (each) $2,500 $3,800 $5,500
Gas Furnace 100,000 BTU Install (job) $2,500 $4,500 $7,000
Gas Furnace 120,000 BTU Install (job) $3,000 $5,000 $7,500
Gas Furnace 60,000 BTU Install (job) $2,000 $3,500 $5,500
Gas Furnace 80,000 BTU Install (job) $2,200 $4,000 $6,000
Geothermal Heat Pump System (job) $15,000 $25,000 $45,000
Geothermal Heat Pump System (job) $15,000 $25,000 $45,000
Heat Pump - Mini Split Multi Zone (each) $3,000 $6,000 $10,000
Heat Pump - Mini Split Single Zone (each) $1,500 $3,000 $5,000
Heat Pump - Standard (each) $3,500 $5,500 $8,000
Heat Pump 2 Ton (ducted) Install (job) $4,000 $6,500 $10,000
Heat Pump 3 Ton (ducted) Install (job) $5,000 $8,000 $12,000
Heat Pump 4 Ton (ducted) Install (job) $5,500 $9,000 $14,000
Humidifier (whole house) (each) $300 $600 $1,000
Package Unit (rooftop) Install (job) $5,000 $8,000 $13,000
Radiant Floor Heating - Per Sq Ft (sqft) $8 $14 $22
Thermostat - Basic Programmable (each) $50 $120 $250
Thermostat - Smart/WiFi (each) $150 $300 $500
Window AC Unit (installed) (each) $150 $350 $600
Zoning System (2-zone) (job) $1,500 $3,000 $5,000

IAQ

Service / Item Low Average High
Electronic Air Cleaner (job) $600 $1,200 $2,000
HEPA Filter System (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
UV Air Purifier (in-duct) (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Whole House Dehumidifier (job) $1,500 $2,500 $4,000
Whole House Humidifier (job) $400 $800 $1,500

Labor

Service / Item Low Average High
AC Unit Replacement Labor (job) $1,500 $2,800 $4,500
Diagnostic / Service Call (visit) $75 $150 $300
Ductwork Full Replacement (job) $2,000 $4,000 $7,000
Ductwork Repair (job) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Full System Install Labor (job) $2,500 $4,500 $7,500
Furnace Replacement Labor (job) $1,200 $2,200 $3,500
Refrigerant Recharge (R410A) (job) $200 $400 $700

Maintenance

Service / Item Low Average High
AC Tune-Up / Maintenance (visit) $75 $150 $250
Duct Cleaning (whole house) (job) $250 $450 $800
Duct Sealing (Aeroseal) (job) $1,000 $2,000 $3,500
Furnace Tune-Up / Maintenance (visit) $75 $150 $250
HVAC Maintenance Plan (annual) (year) $150 $300 $500
UV Air Purifier Bulb Replacement (each) $50 $125 $250

Materials

Service / Item Low Average High
Concrete Pad for Condenser (each) $50 $150 $300
Disconnect Box & Whip (each) $100 $200 $400
Drain Line / Condensate Pump (each) $50 $150 $300
Permits and Inspection (job) $100 $300 $600
Refrigerant Line Set (set) $150 $350 $600
UV Air Purifier Add-on (each) $400 $800 $1,500
Whole House Humidifier (each) $300 $600 $1,200

Package

Service / Item Low Average High
AC Only Replacement (with install) (system) $4,000 $6,500 $9,500
Full AC + Furnace System (economy) (system) $5,500 $7,500 $10,000
Full AC + Furnace System (mid-range) (system) $8,000 $11,000 $14,000
Full AC + Furnace System (premium) (system) $12,000 $16,000 $22,000
Furnace Only Replacement (with install) (system) $3,000 $5,000 $8,000
Heat Pump System Complete (system) $7,000 $12,000 $18,000

Repair

Service / Item Low Average High
Blower Motor Replacement (each) $300 $600 $1,000
Capacitor Replacement (each) $75 $200 $400
Circuit Board Replacement (job) $200 $500 $1,000
Compressor Replacement (each) $1,000 $2,000 $3,500
Condensate Drain Line Repair (job) $75 $200 $400
Condensate Drain Line Repair (job) $75 $200 $400
Condenser Coil Replacement (each) $500 $1,000 $1,800
Contactor Replacement (each) $75 $175 $300
Evaporator Coil Replacement (each) $600 $1,200 $2,000
Expansion Valve Replacement (each) $200 $500 $800
Gas Valve Replacement (job) $200 $450 $800
Heat Exchanger Replacement (each) $1,000 $2,500 $4,000
Igniter/Flame Sensor Replace (each) $75 $200 $400
Inducer Motor Replacement (job) $200 $500 $900
Refrigerant Leak Repair (job) $200 $600 $1,500
Refrigerant Leak Repair + Recharge (job) $200 $600 $1,200
Refrigerant Recharge (R-410A) (job) $150 $400 $800
Thermostat Wire Replacement (job) $100 $250 $500
Thermostat Wire Run (new) (job) $100 $250 $500

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