Basic
$503 – $1,257 per project
4 in. media filter cabinet with a MERV 8 pleated filter, sheet-metal transition to the return, foil-tape sealed joints
How Much Does Media Air Cleaner Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install a whole-house media air cleaner cabinet (4-5 in. extended media filter) in the HVAC return duct, including duct transition and sealing.
Media Air Cleaner in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $591 to $1,479 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Media Air Cleaner in Columbus, Ohio
$591 – $1,479
per projectPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for media air cleaner.
National average: $600 – $1,500 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$591 – $1,479 per project
4-5 in. media cabinet with a MERV 11 filter, gasketed access door, transitions sealed with duct mastic
Premium
$739 – $1,848 per project
5 in. media cabinet with a MERV 13 filter, gasketed door, mastic-sealed transitions, static pressure checked before and after
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $254 – $632 | job |
| Labor | labor | $225 – $565 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $68 – $169 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $45 – $113 | job |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($270.00-$672.00 per project)
- Labor ($210.00-$528.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($72.00-$180.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($48.00-$120.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Whole-House Air Purifier Cost | PICKHVAC, PICKHVAC, retrieved Nov 2026
- Whole-House Air Purification Cost | Yeti Pros, Yeti Pros, 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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