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Cost to Install Air Conditioning
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Air Conditioning Unit Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade air conditioning unit. | 1 unit | $2,069.24 | $2,799.73 |
| Air Conditioning Unit Labor Direct labor expenses to install air conditioning. | 6.6 hours | $340.48 | $367.57 |
| Air Conditioning Unit Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install air conditioning including: fittings, fasteners and mounting hardware. | 1 unit | $26.49 | $28.69 |
| Air Conditioning Unit Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pipe cutting and threading, tubing cutter, brazing kit and pipe wrenches.. | $24.00 | $48.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Air Conditioning | 1 unit | $2,460.20 | $3,244.74 |
| | Average cost per unit | $2,460.20 | $3,244.74 |
Cost to Install Air Conditioning - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Air Conditioning averages $2,460.20 - $3,244.74 per unit in 2013. This Air Conditioning Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Air Conditioning Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
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Air Conditioning Installation - Average Cost Per Unit
Expect to pay in the high end of the $2,460.20 - $3,244.74 per unit range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Air Conditioning Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Air Conditioning - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Air Conditioning Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Air Conditioning Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Air Conditioning Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Air Conditioning - References
- Benchmarking Productivity Indicators for Electrical and Mechanical Projects The Journal of Construction Engineeringa nd Management, Jul 2002,
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 8: HVAC/Plumbing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- How to Size HVAC Systems Correctly Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Third Edition Amer Technical Pub; 3rd edition, May 2003, S. Don Swenson, ISBN 826906788
