Eric Moore | Last updated: April 16, 2026

HVAC Replacement Cost Estimator

Sacramento, CA: HVAC replacement costs $5,800 to $14,500. SMUD serves most of the city and county and offers rebates up to $3,000 for qualifying heat pump systems. See the full Sacramento HVAC cost guide for Central Valley pricing details.

New Hampshire: HVAC replacement costs $5,500 to $18,500. NH Saves offers up to $6,250 for heat pump conversions from electric resistance, stackable with the $650 New England Heat Pump Accelerator. See the full New Hampshire HVAC cost guide for Zone 5A/6A pricing and rebate stacking details.

Get a personalized estimate for your HVAC replacement project. Enter your home details below and we’ll calculate a low, typical, and high cost range based on national pricing data adjusted for your specific situation. Wondering how efficiency tier affects your cost? See our full breakdown. Once you have an estimate, review our HVAC cost breakdown guide to understand exactly what each line item in your quote covers.

Not sure what size system you need? Check our HVAC sizing guide before using the estimator, and see our AC tonnage cost guide if you are deciding between a 2-ton and 3-ton unit — getting the tonnage right ensures you’re pricing the correct system. For larger homes needing a 4-ton unit, see our 4-ton AC replacement cost guide. Shopping a Carrier system? See our Carrier HVAC replacement cost guide for pricing by series. Deciding between Goodman or Carrier? See the Goodman vs Carrier cost comparison for a side-by-side breakdown. Comparing Rheem? See the Rheem HVAC replacement cost guide for Classic, Endeavor, and Prestige pricing. Shopping a Daikin system? Daikin is contractor-only with no public MSRP — see our Daikin HVAC replacement cost guide for installed price ranges by model line. Shopping a Heil system? Heil is an ICP brand owned by Carrier Global, sharing the same factory roots at a lower price point. See our Heil HVAC cost guide for Performance vs. Ion Series pricing. Remember: federal tax credits of up to $2,000 may offset your cost if installed in 2025 — see our HVAC tax credits guide for what incentives are available. Before installation day, review our central air installation cost guide if you are adding AC to a home without existing ductwork, and review our HVAC replacement checklist to make sure permits, equipment documentation, and post-install steps are covered. If your AC stopped working suddenly, rule out a failed capacitor first: AC capacitor replacement costs $150–$400 and can restore a system without a full replacement. Have a 1,500 sq ft home? See the 1,500 sq ft HVAC cost guide for size-specific pricing by system type.

Miami homeowners: the estimator uses Southeast regional pricing — Miami’s Zone 1A extreme cooling demand means your system runs harder than most US markets. See the Miami-specific pricing guide for cost ranges, FPL rebates, and salt air considerations before running your estimate.

Dallas homeowners: the estimator applies South Central regional pricing, but DFW systems run in ASHRAE Zone 3A with 466+ hours above 93F annually — so actual costs often fall toward the higher end of the range. See the Dallas-specific pricing guide for system sizing, Oncor rebates up to $600, and the cold-snap considerations that changed how DFW homeowners think about heating capacity.

Fort Worth homeowners: the estimator uses the same South Central regional pricing as Dallas, but Fort Worth labor rates run 3 to 5 percent lower. The Zone 3A climate means real furnace demand alongside heavy cooling loads. See the Fort Worth-specific pricing guide for Oncor rebates, permit costs, and what the 2021 freeze changed about how Tarrant County homeowners size their systems.

Colorado Springs homeowners: the estimator applies Mountain regional pricing, but the city's 6,035-foot elevation means systems are typically sized 15-20% larger than at sea level, which pushes actual costs toward the top of the range. See the Colorado Springs-specific pricing guide for altitude sizing details, Colorado Springs Utilities rebates up to $1,500, and how cold-climate heat pumps work in Zone 5B winters.

Virginia homeowners: the estimator applies Mid-Atlantic regional pricing. Virginia’s four-season climate and Dominion Energy territory means costs vary by region, with Northern Virginia running 10 to 15 percent above the state average. See the Virginia HVAC replacement cost guide for Dominion Energy rebates, Appalachian Power TakeCharge programs, and permit requirements by county. For the mid-South region, the Little Rock, AR HVAC cost guide covers Entergy Arkansas programs and local permit requirements for Pulaski County. Oregon homeowners can use the Oregon HVAC replacement cost guide for Energy Trust of Oregon rebate amounts and Portland, Eugene, and Bend pricing. Michigan homeowners in the Detroit metro can use the Detroit, MI HVAC replacement cost guide for DTE Energy rebate details and Zone 5A climate pricing. Pennsylvania homeowners can use the Pennsylvania HVAC replacement cost guide for PECO HomeWorks, PPL, and West Penn Power rebate details and Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia pricing.

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