{"id":12772,"date":"2021-05-09T15:01:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T15:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topcarehvac.ca\/oakville\/?p=12772"},"modified":"2023-06-09T00:39:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T00:39:11","slug":"how-much-does-a-residential-air-conditioning-installation-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topcarehvac.ca\/oakville\/how-much-does-a-residential-air-conditioning-installation-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does A Residential Air Conditioning Installation Cost in Oakville Ontario?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As with most home-improvement projects, the cost involved in installing a new residential air conditioning system differs.\u00a0However, it is important for a homeowner to get free information and facts on the types of ACs, evaporator coils, and high efficiency home installation costs<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>Get a realistic air conditioner replacement cost<\/i> by following some simple guidelines and table of contents. If you are looking for the <\/span>Best Air Conditioner Installation in Oakville Ontario<\/a>, then you have come to the right place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Our <\/span>TopCare HVAC of Oakville team<\/a> has many years of installing AC units near you. We are the go-to team when you are looking for an AC contractor. Our Oakville AC Contractors<\/span> has installed new ACs near Bronte, Charnwood, Holton Heights, Westmount, and Falgarwood in Oakville Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Factors Affect The Cost Of Installing A New Residential Air-Conditioner?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are quite a few factors that affect the project cost of a new residential air-conditioning installation<\/a>.<\/p>

You can be ahead of the race, if you are able to make an informed decision about your home improvement project.<\/p>

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Energy Efficient Models<\/h3>

The best way to choose an energy-efficient model is to go in for an ENERGY STAR certified HVAC system and air source heat pump<\/u>.<\/p>

The system must offer the best comfort with the least energy consumption.\u00a0\u00a0Energy-efficient models have thermostats, controllers, and evaporator coils that allow you to enjoy optimum air quality with efficient use of energy.<\/span><\/p>

Labor Cost<\/h3>

The central AC system installation price involves labor at around $120+ an hour. It could take up to 18 hours to install a 2-ton AC unit at your home.<\/p>

Size Of The Home<\/h3>

The total area in square feet is an important factor to determine the project cost of installation. The thumb rule is that you need a 1-ton AC unit to cool a 400 ft.\u00b2 area.\u00a0\u00a0The AC system installation in a 2000 ft.\u00b2 home could cost around $2000 to $3900 with your existing forced air furnace heating system.<\/span><\/p>

AC Cooling Capacity<\/h3>

Multiply the length with breath to calculate the tentative square feet area of your room.\u00a0<\/p>

Then check the British Thermal Unit or BTU per square foot<\/p>

Get free information on this from your local AC store.<\/p>

The basic guideline is that you need 30 to 40 British Thermal Units per ft.\u00b2 in summer and 50 to 60 BTUs per ft.\u00b2 in winter.<\/p>

Take the help of a professional air-conditioning installation expert to calculate the HVAC replacement cost of your home\u2019s central air conditioning system.<\/p>

AC Size<\/h3>

It\u2019s vital that you choose the right sized air-conditioner.<\/p>

A bigger air-conditioner than required is likely to cycle on and off earlier resulting in wasted energy.<\/p>

The smaller air-conditioner, on the other hand, takes longer to cool the same room resulting in higher energy bills.<\/p>

AC Tonnage<\/h3>

The AC tonnage of your AC system installation is easy to calculate.<\/p>

Use this calculation:<\/p>

Required Tons = Square Feet X 25 \/ 12,000 \u2013 0.5<\/p>

For example, the average price of installing a 1.5-ton central HVAC system is around $2000.<\/p>

This project cost increases with the tonnage.<\/p>

The 2-ton new AC unit cost is around $2600 with installation, while a 4-ton new AC unit cost is around $370O with installation.<\/p>

Brand\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>

The brand that will serve your home cooling needs should always be the best brand to choose.\u00a0<\/p>

Installation costs depend on air conditioner prices and who you hire to install your air conditioner.\u00a0<\/p>

Residential Location<\/h3>

The climate in your residential location determines the cost of installation.<\/p>

For example, around 25,000 to 30,000 BTUs cool a 1200 ft.\u00b2 home in hot humid weather.<\/p>

You\u2019ll only need around 20,000 to 25,000 BTUs to cool the same area when outside temperatures are moderate.\u00a0<\/p>

The average price of your air conditioner reduces, as you go with lower SEER.<\/p>

Quotations<\/h3>

Professional contractors do not compromise on the costs involved in upgrading their service equipment and having skilled technicians on their teams.<\/p>

A professional installation is competitively priced taking into consideration these factors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s The Cost Of Installing A Residential AC By Square Footage?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The basic rule is that 1-ton AC units are capable of cooling 400 square feet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

This effectively means that this AC produces 12,000 BTUs\/600 square feet.<\/p>

Using this as the base, let\u2019s calculate the AC tonnage needed to cool a 1600 ft.\u00b2 home.<\/p>

1600 \/ 400 = 4 tons of AC cooling (4-ton air conditioner)<\/p>

Your HVAC system must be able to cool 48,000 BTUs per hour (4.0 tons X 12,000 BTUs).<\/p>

These 1600 ft.\u00b2 home air conditioner units are available at approximately $3600 per unit.\u00a0<\/p>

Your HVAC installer adds labor, ducting and insulation costs, if any, to the installation price.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s The Installation Price Of A New Residential Air-Conditioner By Tonnage?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Installing 3-ton AC units – $2900 per unit<\/p>

Installing 4-ton AC units – $3600 per unit<\/p>

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How Do You Calculate The Installation Cost Of A New Air-Conditioner By Its Unit Load?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This is performed by a professional HVAC contractor to prepare a quotation for the unit cost of a residential AC system.<\/p>

The calculation is based on what is known as the Manual J Load calculation.<\/p>

There are several factors that influence this manual load calculation.<\/p>

  1. The existing duct system must bear the load of the new HVAC system. The professional HVAC installer measures separate manual loads for each room, if a replacement for the ducting is needed.<\/li>
  2. The number of doors and windows, their type, and where they are placed.<\/li>
  3. Layers of insulation on the ceiling and walls. This is measured in R value, which determines how well these two-dimensional barriers are able to resist conductive heat flow.<\/li>
  4. The number of occupants in the home influences the manual load. Each human puts a load of approximately 250 BTUs on the AC system.<\/li>
  5. A higher ceiling increases the area to be cooled and must be calculated in the manual load.<\/li>
  6. The direction of the rooms with regard to the sun matters. A room takes longer to cool when its windows face the sun.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Who Does The HVAC Load Calculations To Determine The Residential AC Unit Size?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The HVAC pro uses the HVAC load calculator to calculate the BTU capacity of residential air-conditioning units.<\/p>

    The tool takes into account the area to be cooled, the number of windows, installation, and other factors that affect the load on the air-conditioner.<\/p>

    Once you have a clear idea of the AC unit size and the average cost of installation, the HVAC pro performs a full heat load analysis to determine the exact size of your AC and the energy costs to sustain it.<\/p>

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    How Do You Calculate The Cost Of A Residential Air-Conditioner By SEER Rating?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Air conditioners with high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio<\/strong> or SEER<\/strong> are high efficiency air conditioning units.<\/p>

    It\u2019s important to note that the HVAC contractor completes additional installation processes to achieve this higher SEER rating.<\/p>

    This is likely to increase the average cost of installation.<\/p>

    The approximate AC installation prices<\/b> by SEER ratings are:<\/p>

    SEER Rating \/ Air Conditioner + Installation<\/b><\/p>

    SEER \u00a0 13 – 14:<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 $2800
    SEER \u00a0 15 – 16:<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 $3400
    <\/span>SEER \u00a0 17 – 18:<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 $4600
    <\/span>SEER \u00a0 19 – 21:<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 $5400
    <\/span>SEER \u00a0 22 – 24:<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 $6850<\/span>
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    How Much Does A Residential AC Replacement Project Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The unit price is just one factor that determines the AC replacement price.<\/p>

    Consider other cost factors for your project<\/i>.<\/p>