2026 Cost Guide

AC Installation Cost
in New Braunfels

Real installed prices, not teaser numbers - all-in, with equipment, labor, permit, and old-system haul-away included.

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Installed Price by System

SystemBest forInstalled
Central ACKeep your gas furnace$8,570 - $12,320
Heat PumpAll-electric, heats + cools$9,191 - $18,881
Gas Furnace + ACFull system replacement$9,182 - $17,181
Ductless Mini-SplitNo ducts / room additions$8,571 - $15,523

All-in installed pricing for the New Braunfels area. Your exact price comes from a free Manual J load calculation and is quoted flat, in writing, before work starts - it does not change once the job begins.

By the Numbers

Central AC Price by Size

A bigger home needs more tons. Real sizing comes from a load calculation, not just square footage - these are ballpark ranges.

SizeApprox. home sizeInstalled
2 tonup to ~1,200 sq ft$8,849
2.5 ton~1,200 - 1,500 sq ft$9,134
3 ton~1,500 - 1,900 sq ft$9,890
3.5 ton~1,900 - 2,200 sq ft$10,583
4 ton~2,200 - 2,700 sq ft$11,093
5 ton~2,700 - 3,300 sq ft$12,320

Single-stage central AC (14-15 SEER2) matched to your existing gas furnace. Two-stage and inverter systems, heat pumps, and full gas systems price higher.

What Drives the Price

Why Two Quotes Can Differ

System type

Straight AC is the lowest. Heat pumps and two-stage or inverter systems cost more but run more efficiently.

Size (tonnage)

A bigger home needs more capacity. We size it with a load calculation, not a guess, so you don't overpay for tonnage you don't need.

Efficiency (SEER2)

Higher SEER2 lowers your bills but raises the upfront price. We show the payback so it is a real choice.

Ductwork + electrical

Leaky or undersized ducts and any electrical work can move the number. The free in-home visit catches this before you commit.

Fair Questions

AC Installation Cost, Answered

A single-stage central AC runs about $8,570 to $12,320 installed, depending on size. Heat pumps and full gas systems range higher. Every price is all-in and quoted flat, in writing, before work starts.
Yes. Equipment, labor, permit, and haul-away of the old system are all included. No surprise line items at the end.
Flat. Once your price is in writing it does not move, even if the job runs long. That is the whole point.
Yes, financing from about $99 a month, including 0% APR for 18 months on select systems. See the financing page and its payment estimator.
Real Customers

What New Braunfels Customers Say

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