I would like to install a complete central air conditioning system, cost?

Question

I would need vents installed. The house is about 50 years old.

Answer 1

No one can give you an accurate estimate based on the information given. There are just too many variables such as the size of your house, geographical location, compatibility of existing heating system, etc..

Best advice is to get a couple of estimates from reputable residential HVAC contractors, check out their references, make sure that they are insured, and make an educated buying decision.

Good luck with your project.

Answer 2

We did this in Florida a couple years ago. We dedicated a closet in a bedroom for the air handler that gave access through the attic to each room in the house (built in 1925). Flexible ductwork was branched-out in the attic and the vents were cut through the ceilings, calculating air distribution in each room (centering, moving light fixtures as needed). All in all, it wasn't that expensive in that the A/C guy got us a deal from a job he'd just completed where he removed a perfectly good system from another house. As a matter of fact, the system was FREE and all he charged us was for the installation. Hey, we didn't even know the guy previously. He just wanted the work and was able to get rid of the other people's system that way. I didn't pay for it myself, so I don't know the cost. But there you go. Good hunting. -Mike.

Answer 3

Our house is around 60 years old and we had to have vents installed as well and it was around $3000 but it all depends on where you live.

Answer 4

Ask if it qualifies for the PG&E rebate (some types do not - like package units - where you have both heat & ac in one unit). The higher the seer rating the better the rebate. Make sure they are going to pull & pay for the permit - that they will be doing all the paperwork. If the ducts are sealed & they do a duct test before & after, you could qualify for a different rebate. Make sure you get at least 3 quotes & compare apples to apples. Don't let anyone rush you into signing a contract - even if you do sign, you have 3 days to change your mind. Make the companies work for your business - this is the slow season & companies will compete & offer different "perks" for going with their company. Ask about guarantee - not just the manufacturers guarantee, the companies guarantee. How long has the company been in business, because the guarantee is not much good if the company goes out of business. Ask for references, reputable companies with good customer service & a good track record like to advertise that & previous customers tell it best. Ask if they do a background check & drug testing on their employees - HVAC business is the #1 business those getting out of prison get work at. These are the people you will have in your home & around your family. Make sure that they are licensed & pay workers comp for their employees - you don't want them falling on your property & suing you because there is no workers comp. Make sure that they are insured & bonded. Are they part of the BBB? All these things will help you protect yourself, property & family. Decent, upright companies don't mind the questions & will provide you with all you need to make the decision.

Answer 5

If you have central air. That should be about $3000

Answer 6

If you need ducting installed, it is going to be very expensive, unless it can be done underfloor in the crawl space.

I would guess at least $10,000.

Answer 7

There is a new system that is ductless, you should check it out. Adding ductworking can add a hefty
amount money to your instsall.

Answer 8

Depends where you live, for instant in NJ about $9800.00
In Florida about $3500.00 to 5000.00

Answer 9

About 4 grand should do it......