AC Replacement Costs

If you’re pricing the cost of central air for a 900 sq ft house , I’m going to save you a bunch of time and frustration by saying the quiet part out loud: There are two prices for central air. The price when your ductwork already exists and is usable . The price when we have to build the lungs of the house from scratch . I learned this the hard way walking through a 900 sq ft place near downtown Lake Worth Beach. The homeowners weren’t asking me for the “best system.” They as

Yes, you can put central air in an old house. Compare ducted vs mini-split vs high-velocity options, costs, timelines, and what to ask for in quotes.

Quick Answer: When Replacing the AC Compressor Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t) If you’re trying to decide whether to replace air con compressor  or put the money toward a new system, start with four variables: Age of the system  — Under ~6 years (and especially if parts are under warranty), replacing the compressor can be sensible . Past ~10 years, a full system often pencils out better because of efficiency gains ( SEER2 efficiency standards for Florida (DOE) ), compatibil

Evaporator coil replacement explained: real 2025 costs, when to swap the coil vs. the whole AC, and pro tips from a South Florida installer—process, pricing, and FAQs.

Use this as a planning tool. Final price depends on material, access (attic/crawl/in-wall), story count, and local labor.

If you’re hunting for affordable HVAC replacement, you’re likely hot, stressed, and staring at a quote that makes your eyes water. I work HVAC in Florida, and here’s the blunt truth:

Nationally, a central AC replacement (equipment + install) often lands somewhere in the mid-thousands to low five figures, depending on size, efficiency, and scope. Many homeowner guides peg central AC at about $2,500–$15,000 installed