Central AC Replacement Cost, 3-Ton 14.3 SEER2
$5,192.12 / EA
Central AC replacement cost, 3-ton 14.3 SEER2 costs about $5,192.12 each installed. This is a published starting point and varies by region and job.
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What’s in this rate
This unit is replacing a 3-ton central air conditioner in an existing home and keeping the existing furnace. The technician sets a 14.3 SEER2 outdoor condenser and a matching 17.5-inch cased coil, runs a standard 50-foot line set, places a pad, installs a 60-amp non-fused disconnect with a whip, installs a programmable thermostat, evacuates the system, and starts it. It is priced each. A new furnace, a full HVAC package, and permits are separate units.
- HVAC unit rates
- furnace replacement, 80k 96% gas
- central HVAC, 80k furnace + 3-ton AC
- split system condenser
Includes
- 3-ton 14.3 SEER2 outdoor condenser
- Matching 17.5-inch cased coil
- 50-foot line set and equipment pad
- 60-amp non-fused disconnect with a whip
- Programmable thermostat
- Set, braze, evacuate, and start
Excludes
- Furnace
- Duct changes
- Permits
- Refrigerant beyond the factory charge for this line set
- Crane
Build-up
- HVAC Technician, 8 hr × $53.00
- $424.00
- Material and small tools
- $3,867.01
- Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)
- $4,291.01 / EA
- Overhead 10% of direct
- $429.10
- Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)
- $472.01
- Loaded rate
- $5,192.12 / EA
Worked extension: 1 EA × $5,192.12 = $5,192.12 loaded for 1 EA. Quantity is a worked extension.
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