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“Three of four reviewers award 5-star ratings, praising Rob's workmanship quality on heating conversions and…”
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New central AC installation costs in Boston, by system type and brand.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Window unit | $168 | $392 | $784 |
Ductless mini-split (single zone) | $2,240 | $5,040 | $8,960 |
Central AC replacement (existing ducts) | $3,920 | $7,280 | $13,440 |
Central AC new install (with ductwork) | $7,840 | $13,440 | $22,400 |
Carrier (residential) | $4,256 | $6,944 | $11,760 |
Trane (residential) | $5,600 | $9,856 | $15,232 |
Lennox (residential) | $3,920 | $7,280 | $13,440 |
Rheem (residential) | $3,584 | $6,160 | $10,080 |
Prices reflect continental metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.
Boston's ac installation market reflects the city's climate reality: heating dominates energy costs, but humid summers reaching 82°F with cold snowy winters averaging 22°F mean AC is no longer an afterthought. Ductless mini-splits have become the preferred installation path for older Boston homes without existing ductwork — practical for triple-deckers and colonial-era buildings that were never designed around central air. The local market has 19 contractors, though the average rating of 1.8 stars across 469 reviews suggests significant inconsistency in customer experience among listed providers.
Installation pricing spans a wide range: window units run $168-$784 fully installed, ductless single-zone mini-splits cost $2,240-$8,960, and central AC replacement in homes with existing ducts runs $3,920-$13,440. Massachusetts holds contractors to some of the stricter licensing standards in the country — HVAC work requires both a Refrigeration Technician License and a Sheet Metal or Pipefitter journeyman/master credential from the Division of Professional Licensure. Verifying both credentials before hiring is strongly recommended.
Review highlight data for individual Boston-area AC installation contractors was not available at the time of publication. Given the lower market average rating, doing more upfront due diligence here than in other markets is warranted — checking current Google reviews, asking for references, and getting at least two written quotes before committing to an installation contractor will help identify the providers who consistently perform.
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