HVAC / A/C Replacement Cost in Houston, TX
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These statistics describe 12 eligible reported payments for HVAC / A/C Replacement in the Houston area. Quotes and flagged outliers are excluded. Reports must fall within the rolling 30-month window; this is a self-reported sample, not a representative survey of every local job.
Job size, equipment and work included can differ. Compare the report details before comparing prices. Cite this page with its sample count and the date you accessed it. Read the methodology.
- Typical price
- $10,000
- Typical range
- $8,000–$11,850
- Reports
- 12
- Last report
- Aug 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $5,000 – $8,000 | 2 |
| $8,000 – $11,000 | 5 |
| $11,000 – $14,000 | 2 |
| $14,000 – $17,000 | 2 |
| $17,000 – $20,000 | 1 |
Prices reported from across the Houston area: Houston (11) · Porter (1).
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Nationwide, the typical price is $10,000 across 67 reports. Houston is right in line with the national going rate.
What the numbers say in Houston
- The middle half of reports falls between $8,000 to $11,850 — a normal amount of variation for local work of different sizes.
- All 12 reports on this page are from the last 12 months.
Before agreeing to HVAC / A/C Replacement
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Does this quote replace both indoor and outdoor equipment? What Manual J size and AHRI reference number are you using? Are permits, startup testing, and duct or line-set work included?
Watch for
Recommending a larger unit solely because the old one struggled, quoting before inspecting the electrical panel and ductwork, or promising a premium efficiency rating without identifying the matched indoor coil.
Recent reports
Prices marked with a source link were documented from a public post; you can open the original and read the quote. The rest were submitted anonymously here.
- $15,000Aug 2026reddit ↗
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“Got a quote around $15K to replace my 3.5 ton AC system (Inner Loop) My AC hasn't been able to keep up all summer (inner loop townhome, won't get below 80 on hot afternoons). It's…”
- $8,800Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“I just paid $8800 for a 3 Ton, 2-stage York 16Seer2 condenser, 4 ton coil and 80% single stage gas, R454b furnace in June. I used an independent one man show. Registered the…”
- $10,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“Call Aquarius in Missouri City. They do American Standard, which is a good brand. I got multi speed unit for about 10k.”
- $8,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“I just did a 4 ton for 8k installed. They are ripping you off.”
- $14,400Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“Literally just had our 4 ton unit replaced last weekend with a Trane 16 seer. $14,400 over on the west side of town. Replaced inside coils, outside condesor/compressor; rest of…”
- $5,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“Replaced my 2 ton ac and evaporator coil with a brand new 3 ton one with 10 year warranty for 5k with these guys Konpetan AC & Heating Been using them for years. LegitZ hard…”
- $10,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“Just replaced my upstairs unit for 10k. Dm me for recommendation”
- $7,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“No heater but got a 5 ton Goodman condenser and coil for $7000 about 8 months ago.”
- $8,000Aug 2026reddit Aug 2026 ↗
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“both are ripoffs, I had one done for 8k a couple years ago”
- $11,000Dec 2025reddit Dec 2025 ↗
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“Right about a year ago I got a 5 ton system including gas furnace from Mackey Services for 11k. I've been really happy with the product and the service.”
- $20,000Dec 2025reddit Dec 2025 ↗
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“You are getting ripped off, replaced two of mine (4 and 2 ton) through Costco and it was around 20k.”
- $11,000Dec 2025reddit Dec 2025 ↗
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“If you don’t want a heat pump. I was quoted 11.0K for a 3 ton variable speed, no heat pump. For reference.”
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Check your price and see how it compares in secondsWhat drives the price of HVAC / A/C Replacement
Three things set the size of an HVAC bill: system capacity, equipment type, and efficiency tier. Capacity should come from a Manual J load calculation, not the old unit's tonnage. A heat pump, straight-cool condenser, single-stage system, and variable-capacity system are different jobs. Duct changes, a refrigerant line set, electrical upgrades, condensate drainage, and difficult attic or rooftop access can make installation cost as much as the equipment.
When two bids look wildly different, check the scope first. One proposal may replace only the outdoor condenser, while another includes the indoor coil, furnace or air handler, thermostat, pad, permits, and duct corrections. The outdoor and indoor components should form an AHRI-rated matched system. A high-efficiency condenser paired with the wrong coil may not deliver its stated SEER2 rating or qualify for rebates.