Basic
$6,187 – $11,549 per project
Two-stage condenser around 17 SEER2 with matched coil, new pad, existing line set flushed, programmable thermostat
How Much Does High Efficiency Air Conditioner Cost in Arlington, Texas?
Replace a central split air conditioner with a high-efficiency (about 17-20+ SEER2) condenser and matched coil on existing ductwork.
High Efficiency Air Conditioner in Arlington, Texas typically costs $7,279 to $13,587 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
High Efficiency Air Conditioner in Arlington, Texas
$7,279 – $13,587
per projectPrices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for high efficiency air conditioner.
National average: $7,500 – $14,000 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7,279 – $13,587 per project
Variable-speed inverter condenser around 18-19 SEER2 with matched coil and communicating thermostat
Premium
$9,098 – $16,984 per project
Variable-speed inverter condenser around 20+ SEER2 with matched coil, sound-reduced cabinet and new line set
Cost Breakdown in Arlington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3,476 – $6,489 | job |
| Labor | labor | $2,258 – $4,214 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $927 – $1,730 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $618 – $1,154 | job |
Prices adjusted for Arlington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Arlington, Texas
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3,375.00-$6,300.00 per project)
- Labor ($2,625.00-$4,900.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($900.00-$1,680.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($600.00-$1,120.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs14.0% below avg
Material costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Air Conditioner Installation | Abode Home Services, Abode Home Services, retrieved Nov 2026
- Central Air Conditioner Cost in 2026: SEER2 Tiers, homeworthhq.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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