HVAC costs & pricing guides
Real 2026 cost ranges for common heating and cooling jobs, plus how techs price and quote them — for homeowners and HVAC pros.
Run a hvac business? Make a free quote or invoiceQuotesPad invoice & estimate maker — trade line items already loaded →How much does central air installation cost?
Central air installation cost in 2026: typically $3,900–$8,000 installed for a home with e…
$3,900–$8,000How much does AC compressor replacement cost?
AC compressor replacement cost in 2026: typically $1,300–$2,800 installed, less under warr…
$1,300–$2,800How much does furnace replacement cost?
Furnace replacement cost in 2026: typically $3,000–$7,500 installed. Gas vs electric, effi…
$3,000–$7,500How much does AC capacitor replacement cost?
AC capacitor replacement cost in 2026: typically $150–$450 including the service call. Why…
$150–$450How much does mini split installation cost?
Mini split installation cost in 2026: typically $2,000–$5,000 for a single-zone system ins…
$2,000–$5,000How much does HVAC system installation cost?
Full HVAC system installation cost in 2026: typically $5,500–$13,000 for a new furnace + A…
$5,500–$13,000How much does heat pump installation cost?
Heat pump installation cost in 2026: typically $4,500–$12,000 installed for a ducted air-s…
$4,500–$12,000How much does duct cleaning cost?
Air duct cleaning cost in 2026: typically $300–$700 for a whole home. What a legitimate jo…
$300–$700How much does thermostat installation cost?
Thermostat installation cost in 2026: typically $120–$350 installed. Smart thermostat pric…
$120–$350How much does an HVAC tune-up cost?
HVAC tune-up cost in 2026: typically $80–$250 per visit. What a proper tune-up includes, m…
$80–$250How much do HVAC techs charge per hour?
Typical HVAC hourly rates, service call fees and diagnostic charges in 2026 — plus flat-ra…
How to price HVAC jobs
Price HVAC jobs step by step: scope, equipment and materials, labor, overheads and margin …