We included the typical range of installation costs in the table above. These are about the labor cost to install a Carrier air conditioner. See our Review of Communicating Systems for more details. In our opinion, communicating technology isn’t worth the $500 to $1,250 it adds to the total bill. The thermostat uses data from the other components to optimize cooling comfort. Communicating systems “talk” to one another. Most smart thermostats like nest, lux, lyric and ecobee cost $150 to $300.Ĭommunicating technology: In most HVAC systems, the thermostat tells the AC and air handler/furnace what to do. Carrier makes a wide range of thermostats including Infinity, Côr and Performance Series thermostats. If they have extra features like a touchscreen and/or WiFi connectivity, cost can exceed $400. Most programmable thermostats range from $40 to $100. Thermostats: If you install a new thermostat, costs start below $25 for cheap, non-programmable units. Efficiency and indoor climate control improve with performance. The most expensive units have modulating or variable compressors that run as low as 35% or 40% depending on brand and up to 100%. The lower capacity is used to maintain balanced cool. Mid-range models have two-stage compressors that run at 65% and 100% capacity. The more efficient the unit is, the more it will cost, all else being equal.Ĭompressor Performance: The most affordable central air conditioners have single-stage compressors. It’s a lower number than SEER, which measures the seasonal energy efficiency rating. EER is the efficiency of the unit under controlled conditions (95F outdoor air, indoor air maintained at 80F with 50% humidity). The line set has a larger diameter.Įfficiency: AC efficiency is measured in SEER and EER. System Size: A common range of sizes in each model is 18K, 24K, 30K, 36K, 42K, 48K and 60K BTUs. Let’s see how these components affect the cost of a Carrier air conditioning system.

The refrigerant line set carries refrigerant between the two coils.

The moisture is drained away, and the air in your home is dehumidified. As it removes heat, it gets cold enough to condense moisture out of the air passing over it.

The indoor coil – Also like a radiator, the indoor coil collects heat inside your home.

It contains a compressor to circulate refrigerant and a coil, like a radiator, to disperse heat removed from your home.

The condensing unit – This is the outside unit, which homeowners typically call the air conditioner.

But first, let’s discuss prices related to the three essentials of central air conditioning system.

The cost to install a Carrier AC follows.

Here is the Carrier Central Air Conditioner Price List.Ĭarrier Air Conditioner Cost Factors (AC Only)

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