Central Air Conditioning Installation costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| American Standard air conditioner prices | $3,500 – $8,000 | total installed |
| Rheem air conditioner prices | $3,000 – $8,500 | total installed |
| AC replacement cost | $5,000 – $8,300 | AC replacement (standard efficiency) |
| Bryant air conditioner prices | $2,300 – $7,000 | total installed |
| York air conditioner prices | $3,400 – $10,500 | total installed |
| Ruud air conditioner prices | $3,000 – $8,500 | total installed |
| Trane air conditioner prices | $5,000 – $25,000 | total installed |
| Carrier air conditioner prices | $3,000 – $15,000+ | total installed |
| Heil air conditioner prices | $3,000 – $9,000 | total installed |
| Best air conditioner brands | $3,000 – $10,000 | total installed |
| Goodman air conditioner prices | $3,200 – $6,500 | total installed |
| Lennox air conditioner | $3,500 – $10,000 | total installed |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
- Amana air conditioner prices
- American Standard air conditioner prices
- Rheem air conditioner prices
- AC replacement cost
- Bryant air conditioner prices
- York air conditioner prices
- Ruud air conditioner prices
- Trane air conditioner prices
- Carrier air conditioner prices
- Heil air conditioner prices
- Best air conditioner brands
- Goodman air conditioner prices
- Lennox air conditioner
- AC installation cost Phoenix Price verification pending; no price quoted here.
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
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Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Amana air conditioner prices | $1,300 – $5,200 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| American Standard air conditioner prices | $1,500 – $4,500 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Rheem air conditioner prices | $1,200 – $5,500 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Bryant air conditioner prices | $1,200 – $3,700 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| York air conditioner prices | $1,400 – $7,500 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Ruud air conditioner prices | $1,200 – $5,500 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Heil air conditioner prices | $1,500 – $6,000 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Goodman air conditioner prices | $1,200 – $4,500 | air conditioner (unit only) |
| Lennox air conditioner | $1,500 – $6,000 | air conditioner (unit only) |