HVAC pricing
5 articles on hvac pricing for home service contractors.
AC Replacement Cost in 2026: Central Air Conditioner Install Pricing by Tonnage, SEER2 Tier, and the A2L Refrigerant Reset
Central AC replacements run $4,500-$15,000 in 2026 depending on tonnage and SEER2 tier. The pricing math, the A2L refrigerant transition, the 14 SEER2 minimum, and the install mistakes that kill margin.
Jun 6, 2026Furnace Replacement Cost in 2026: Install Pricing Tiers, Brand Premiums, and the Good-Better-Best Math
New furnace install pricing in 2026 runs $3,500-$12,000 depending on AFUE tier, staging, and brand. The pricing math, fuel-cost decision, and the load-calc mistake that kills margin on a $7,500 ticket.
Jun 6, 2026HVAC Ductwork Pricing 2026: Duct Installation Cost by Material, Per Linear Foot, and Full-Home Replacement
Full-home HVAC duct replacement runs $3,500-$12,000 in 2026. Per-linear-foot pricing by material (sheet metal, flex, duct board), Manual D considerations, sealing premiums, and the access-cost mistakes that wipe out margin.
Jun 6, 2026HVAC Emergency Service Pricing: 2026 After-Hours Rates and the Premium Math
HVAC emergency service pricing in 2026 runs 1.5-3x standard rates, with after-hours dispatch fees of $150-$500 on top of $140-$600/hour labor. Here's how to price it without scaring off real buyers.
Jun 5, 2026HVAC Pricing Guide: 2026 Rate Data and the Formula Contractors Actually Use
What HVAC service and replacement actually costs in 2026, how shops build their flat-rate prices, and the markup math that protects margin without scaring off homeowners.