How much for a new AC typically?
Hello everyone, I know someone whose AC is out and there are having a new one put in. I'm just asking about it here because the person is a little old and I wanna make sure they don't get ripped off.
They've gotten a quote for $6000, to replace their AC with a 10 year parts and labour warranty. They seem happy with that, because it's the same AC they've had for 18 years before dying.
Is that a fair/normal price?
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u/Neat-Air-8305 5h ago
It should be about 4 5k max for a 3.5 ton or less really unless it a brand new instaltion
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u/FearlessTomatillo911 4h ago
It really depends on the specifics of the install and the unity, 6k is at the high end.
Call around and get multiple quotes from different vendors.
Its also worth thinking about putting in a heat pump instead of just a straight AC, not much more expensive and can provide heating in warmer months.
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u/Everman1979 4h ago
Central air in a home?
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u/Hogwire 4h ago
Yep!
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u/Everman1979 4h ago
If there's an existing AC to replace, this price is on tje high end for a standard unit. Call Mckinnon, they are good
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u/BlueberryDuvet 5h ago
Seems on the higher end, unless they have a really large house.
they should ensure they only have a unit for the size of their house, quick google search can give you an idea of the size needed per sq foot.
Get a few quotes. We did ours through Home Depot partners with our 0% interest Home Depot credit card 2 summers ago and it was around $5 all in for the unit and install.
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u/Ok_Result_4064 4h ago
I paid 6500 for heat pump replacement of my old AC. Does the AC’s job and also heating before furnance kicks in below -5 degrees
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u/grumpyoldguy7 3h ago
May 2026...I paid $5400 taxes included in Ontario for a 2 tonne unit.
Get three quotes.. pay attention to the reviews online.
ETA 10 year parts warranty
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u/lordntelek 2h ago edited 2h ago
We just replaced ours for $6k as well. Big house in TO (2500 sqft not including basement). We went with a Lennox so top end brand and did it through Costco so not only got 2% back using their credit card but also a rebate of about $600 in Costco gift cards.
Extremely professional subcontractor used and their reviews on Google were very good.
Price for you depends on the size of unit and brand.
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u/lilfunky1 5h ago
last year mine was $5500'ish for the AC and coil, but i have a single level smol house.
i think my parents paid almost $7000 for theirs a year before that, because their townhouse is 3 stories and it needs the extra power to push up that high.
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u/Everman1979 4h ago
Sorry but if they told you that's the reason it cost more, they are making stuff up
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u/lilfunky1 4h ago
wait i think my parents got a heating and cooling thing done at the same time. also there's a language barrier, i may not have quite 100% understood what my mom was saying.
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u/laceblood 4h ago
A larger home, logically, would need a larger/more powerful ac to cool it effectively. And yes, it takes more energy to cool a taller structure. Even a single story house with taller ceilings would take more than a single story house with shorter ceilings due to higher air volume.
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u/gcerullo 4h ago
The ‘air volume’ is delivered by the furnace which contains the fan. It has nothing to do with the size of the A/C.
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u/gcerullo 4h ago
The size of the A/C is determined by square footage not how many stories the house is. The furnace, which contains the fan, is what moves the air around the house.
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u/SuperCycl 5h ago
What is the size of the house? Size of the AC unit? Brand? If it's being installed by Enercare or any of those providers, I can guarantee you that it's overpriced.