Here’s how BTUs and tonnage relate to price for central air conditioners, which typically start at around 1.5 tons. In addition to buying the AC unit, you’ll need to pay for installation.

Typically, however, the cost to install central air conditioning will vary between $5,000 and $12,000, says Adam Graham, construction industry analyst at Fixr with “most homeowners paying $7,000 ...

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