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How Much Does a New Air Conditioner Cost

New Air Conditioner

Many homesteads consider having a working air conditioner a necessity, especially in the summer months.

The question ‘how much does a new air conditioner cost’ is frequently floated around and it is never easy to answer that since there are many variables involved.

For example, most heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems depend on the size of your house or building as this will determine the tonnage you will require.

When discussing costs of your new air conditioner, you not only need to factor in the upfront costs of purchasing the components and installing them, you also need to know how much you will be paying on a monthly basis.

Average Costs of New Air Conditioner by Brand

New Air Conditioner

The efficiency, size, and brand of an air conditioner unit plus your location may all have an impact on the cost of a new air conditioner.

Price of an AC depends on the type of AC you need. For example, cost of a central air conditioners is more than a split AC or Window AC. Similarly, Split or Portable air conditioners cost more than Window air conditioner.

For 5,000-12000 BTUs, usually the portable air conditioners range in price from around $300 to $500. On the other hand, window air conditioners cost no more than $325.

For a preliminary glimpse, check out the below prices –

LG LA120HSV Mini Split Air Conditioner
12000 BTUs
Price: $1,673.50

Sharp Portable Air Conditioner
10000 BTUs
Price: $479.00

Frigidaire FRA052XT7 Mini Window Air Conditioner
5,000 BTUs
Price: $118.00

Keystone KSTAW05A Energy Star 115-Volt Window-Mounted Air Conditioner with “Follow Me” LCD Remote Control
5,200 BTUs
Price: $155.77

Haier ESA408J Room Air Conditioner Energy Star with Remote
8000 BTUs
Price: $236.00

AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL ELECTRIC WINDOW UNIT
5,000 BTUs
Price: $127.05

Factors to Consider When Buying a New Air Conditioner

A complete air conditioning system will constitute several important parts and these include an evaporator coil, a furnace, and an air conditioner.

Note that replacing an old air conditioner may only require replacing some parts and not buying a new one. This article will focus on the cost of a complete new air conditioning system.

The following are some of the most important factors to consider when making your choice of new air conditioner.

Size

The size of your air conditioner will determine how comfortable your home/office environment will be and how fresh the air you breather is.

You obviously do not need a size that is too small to adequately serve your house. On the other hand, you do not need a size that’s too big as it will be cost-inefficient and require more frequent servicing.

They also do not run long enough to de-humify the air. Here are some average prices for the more common sizes of air conditioner plus coil installation.

• 1.5-ton (18,000 BTU) $1,475
• 2-ton (24,000 BTU) $1,990
• 2.5-ton (30,000 BTU) $2,380
• 3-ton (36,000 BTU) $2,615
• 3.5-ton (42,000 BTU) $2,850
• 4-ton (48,000 BTU) $3,050
• 5-ton (60,000 BTU) $3,200

Seasonal Energy Efficient Ratio (SEER)

When shopping for your new air conditioning system, you need to consider efficiency and environmental effects. Be sure to pick out a unit that has the Energy Star label which means that the product is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. This shows that the machine meets minimum federal standards and has a Seasonal Energy Efficient Ratio (SEER) rating of between 13 and 21.

Systems with high SEER ratings are more efficient than those with lower SEER ratings. The cost of a new air conditioner with high SEER ratings is also lower.

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