Basic
$3,712 – $7,012 per project
Single-stage condenser at the regional minimum efficiency (13.4-14.3 SEER2) with matched coil, new refrigerant lines, plastic pad
How Much Does Install Air Conditioning Cost in Arlington, Texas?
Supply and install a central split-system air conditioner (condenser and matching coil) on existing ductwork, including refrigerant lines, pad and haul-away; new ductwork excluded.
Install Air Conditioning in Arlington, Texas typically costs $4,367 to $8,249 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Air Conditioning in Arlington, Texas
$4,367 – $8,249
per projectPrices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for install air conditioning.
National average: $4,500 – $8,500 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4,367 – $8,249 per project
Single-stage condenser near 15-16 SEER2 with matched cased coil and expansion valve, new line set, composite pad, new disconnect
Premium
$5,459 – $10,312 per project
Two-stage condenser near 16-17 SEER2 with matched coil, new insulated line set, composite pad, disconnect and compatible thermostat
Cost Breakdown in Arlington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2,086 – $3,940 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,355 – $2,559 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $556 – $1,051 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $371 – $700 | job |
Prices adjusted for Arlington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Arlington, Texas
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2,024.99-$3,825.01 per project)
- Labor ($1,575.01-$2,975.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($540.00-$1,020.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($360.00-$679.99 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Air Conditioning, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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