Example 1
2 Ton, home up to 1,000 sq ft, no upgrades
Base $6,700, home size adjustment +$100.
$6,800
Real Prices
How Much Does Central Air Conditioning Installation Cost in Seattle & Tacoma, WA?
Central Air Conditioning Installation starts at $6,700 installed. In a home up to 1,000 sq ft a typical job comes to $6,800. Across every configuration we install, with electrical work, home size and upgrades included, the full range is $6,700 to $14,850.
EquipmentPrices
Base Price
Central Air Conditioner Price by System size
Tonnage is chosen by the size and layout of the home, not by preference. An oversized system short-cycles and cools unevenly.
Prices are for the system installed, labor included. Every quote is itemized before work begins.
What Moves The Number
What Adds To The Cost
| Work specific to this system | Price |
|---|---|
| 220V electrical work, on a new installation | +$1,400 |
| Concrete pad for the outdoor unit | +$150 |
| Replace the furnace at the same time, 80% AFUE | +$3,300 |
| Replace the furnace at the same time, 96% AFUE | +$4,500 |
| Home size adjustment | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 sq ft | +$100 |
| 1,001 to 2,000 sq ft | +$200 |
| 2,001 to 3,000 sq ft | +$325 |
| Over 3,000 sq ft | +$450 |
| Optional upgrades | Price |
|---|---|
| Filter Cabinet and Filter | +$350 |
| UV Air Scrubber | +$500 |
| Smart Thermostat | +$220 |
| Humidity Control | +$300 |
Worked Examples
Two Real Configurations
The same arithmetic the instant estimate runs: the published price plus the home size adjustment and upgrades, added line by line.
Example 2
5 Ton, 2,001 to 3,000 sq ft, with electrical work and a smart thermostat
Base $6,980, 220V electrical work +$1,400, home size adjustment +$325, smart thermostat +$220.
$8,925
Included
What The Price Covers
Equipment and laborThe system, the labor and the installation itself
Permits and paperworkCity permits and paperwork, pulled in your name
An itemized quote firstAn itemized quote before any work starts, with no onsite extras
Two warrantiesManufacturer equipment warranty plus our own 3-year labor warranty
Setup and walkthroughThermostat setup and a walkthrough of the finished system
On Pricing
What Customers Say About The Quote
Common Questions
Questions About The Price
How much does tonnage change the price?
Very little: $6,700 for 2 ton, $6,900 for 3 ton, $6,940 for 4 ton, $6,980 for 5 ton. Sizing is a comfort decision, not a budget one, and we size the unit to the house.
When is the $1,400 electrical work needed?
On a new installation, when 220V has to be brought to the outdoor unit. A straight replacement of an existing air conditioner does not carry that line.
Can I replace the furnace at the same time?
Yes, both can be done in one visit. Replacing the furnace adds $3,300 for an 80% AFUE unit or $4,500 for a 96% one to the air conditioner price.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. The in-home assessment is free and there is no obligation to book the work afterwards.
Does the price include permits?
Yes. City permits and the paperwork are pulled in your name and are part of the job, not an extra line.
Can the price change once the work starts?
You receive an itemized quote before anything begins, and customers specifically note that there were no onsite extras added later.
What payment methods do you accept?
Check, cash, Zelle, and online payment, whichever is easiest for you.
Do you offer rebates or financing?
We do not currently offer manufacturer or utility rebates ourselves, but we are happy to talk through what is available and how it fits your budget and timeline.
Central Air Conditioning Installation Cost in Seattle and Tacoma
Central air conditioning installed by EverHeat Solutions starts at $6,700 for a 2 ton system and runs to $6,980 for a 5 ton one. Tonnage barely moves the price, so we size the unit to the house rather than to the budget, and the quote includes the equipment, the labor, the permit and our 3-year labor warranty.
What actually moves a central AC quote is the work around the unit. A new installation usually needs 220V brought out to the condenser, which is $1,400, and a concrete pad is $150. Many homeowners also replace an aging furnace in the same visit, which adds $3,300 for an 80% AFUE unit or $4,500 for a 96% one.
The instant estimate runs the same arithmetic you see in the tables above, and a free in-home assessment confirms the final number before anything is ordered.
The Work Itself
Services Behind These Prices
The services this price belongs to, and the ones you will need afterwards.
The Equipment
Systems These Prices Cover
The equipment this page prices, and the two alternatives worth comparing it against.
Central AC2 to 5 ton, from $6,700 installed
Heat PumpsHeats and cools, from $7,200 installed
Mini-Splits1 to 5 zones, no ductwork needed
Not sure which system suits the house? The instant estimate compares them side by side, and the locations page shows where we work.
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