The short answer
$4,500–$9,000
Installed price for a standard-efficiency system in a typical home. High-efficiency, larger tonnage, or duct repairs push higher — your quote is exact and upfront.
Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.
What moves the price
Size (tonnage)
A 2-ton condo system and a 4-ton two-story are different animals. Oversizing wastes money twice — at install and every summer after.
Efficiency rating
Standard SEER2 units cost less up front; high-efficiency units cost less every month. We price both so you can choose with real numbers.
The refrigerant transition
New equipment now uses R-454B. Post-2025 equipment costs rose industry-wide — anyone quoting old-stock prices is quoting the past.
Your ductwork
Leaky or undersized ducts strangle a new AC. If yours need work, you hear it at the quote — not as a surprise afterward.
One day. One exact price. Cold house.
Most replacements are done in a day — and the price you approve is the price you pay.
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Typical ranges at a glance
Typical industry ranges for Western Washington — not a quote. Your exact price comes upfront, before any work starts, and you approve it first.
Why homeowners hand it to us
- You approve the price first. Upfront quote before a single screw turns.
- Same-day service. Book in a minute, hear from a tech within 1 business hour.
- 500+ jobs done by 4.9★ rated, professional technicians.
- Fixed right, guaranteed. If it’s not right, we make it right.
Quick answers
Repair or replace?
Past 12–15 years, on R-22 refrigerant, or facing a compressor or coil failure — replacement usually wins the math. Under 10 years with a small fault — repair it. We show you both numbers when it’s close.
Why did AC prices jump recently?
The industry moved to R-454B refrigerant in 2025, and new-standard equipment costs more. It’s not your contractor padding the bill — it’s every brand’s price list.
Should I consider a heat pump instead?
In our climate, often yes — same cooling, plus efficient heating that can retire an electric furnace. We’ll price both if you’re curious. No pressure either way.
Ranges are for websites. Quotes are for you.
Book in 60 seconds — a tech reaches out within 1 business hour and your exact price comes before any work.
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