The average cost to install central air is $2,500 to $7,500, d

The average cost to install central air is $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the size (tons), brand, and efficiency rating (SEER). New central AC unit prices are $1,000 to $5,000, plus $1,000 to $2,500 for labor to install.

These are the cost of installed central air:

  • The average cost of new central AC for 1,200 square foot houses is $5,700 for a 2 ton AC system.
  • The average cost of central air for 1,700 square foot houses is $6,900 for a 3 ton system.
  • The average cost to install central air conditioning in a 2,000 square foot houses is $7,800 for a 3.5 ton system
  • The average cost of new central air for 2,400 square foot houses is $8,600 for a 4 ton AC system
  • The average cost to add central air in a 3,000 square foot house is $9,300 for a 5 ton system
1,0001.5 – 2$2,000 – $5,500
1,2002 – 2.5$2,500 – $6,000
1,5002.5 – 3$2,700 – $6,500
1,6003 – 3.5$3,000 – $7,000
1,8003 – 4$3,000 – $7,500
2,0003.5 – 4.5$3,100 – $7,800
2,2004 – 5$3,500 – $8,000
2,5004.5 – 5$3,700 – $8,000
3,0005+$4,000 – $8,500