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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

What real hvac quotes look like

Updated August 25, 2026 with 10 new quotes added in the last 30 days.

We analyzed 210 real hvac quotes submitted to QuoteScore. The median fairness score was 65/100. On the quotes we flagged as overpriced, the median overcharge was $1,380.

Line item from a real quoteQuotedFair rangeVerdict
Guarantee (12-year parts warranty from Daikin, 2-year labor warranty from contractor)$0$0–$0GOOD
2 TON ECONOMY SPLIT GAS SYSTEM (Includes: 10 Years - Parts, 1 Years - Labor, 10 - Years Compressor, Avg. HVAC Savings - 20%, 5 Years - No Lemon, Digital T-Stat, Features: Single Stage Indoor And Outdoor Units)$10,649$4,840–$8,800RED FLAG
2 TON ECONOMY SPLIT GAS SYSTEM$10,649$4,840–$8,800RED FLAG

Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.

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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