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Central Air Conditioner Cost Considerations |
 If you're thinking about buying a new central air conditioner, there are a few factors you should consider. Buying and installing a central air conditioner is not a do-it-yourself project, so you should discuss the following with a qualified air conditioning contractor.
First, find out whether your house can readily accept an air conditioning system. Installing one usually only makes sense if a house is being newly constructed or has a forced-air heating system that the air conditioner can piggyback on--retrofitting ductwork is simply too expensive in most cases.
Even in a home with usable ductwork, a standard central air conditioning system will typically cost between $3,000 and $6,000 installed. Because the cost depends on so many variables, the only way to pinpoint it is to get at least three bids.
Central air conditioners run on electricity for the compressor, blower, and fan. In some hot climates, where an air conditioner must run frequently, this can push energy costs sky high. The amount of electricity needed to run a central air conditioner depends on two things: cooling capacity and efficiency.
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