How much does a new AC cost in Kissimmee and Orlando?
Our real 2026 installed prices, by home size. No email required.
A standard central AC, installed, runs $5,400–$12,800 depending on the size of your home. Most 1,200–2,500 sq ft homes land between $5,900–$9,000. A heat pump adds about $1,200–$2,000. This is the same table our online price calculator uses.
The short version
- Standard central AC: $5,400–$12,800 installed, smallest to largest homes.
- Most homes (1,200–2,500 sq ft): $5,900–$9,000 for a standard AC, $7,100–$11,000 for a heat pump.
- Every price is installed: equipment, labor and permit.
- Your exact number comes in writing, as good / better / best options on one page, before any work starts.
Installed prices by home size
Ranges for 2026, Kissimmee, Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida area. Pick your home size, then the system you want.
| Home size | Standard AC | Heat pump | High-efficiency AC | High-efficiency heat pump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,200 sq ft | $5,400–$7,200 | $6,600–$9,200 | $6,000–$8,100 | $7,400–$10,300 |
| 1,200–1,800 sq ft | $5,900–$8,200 | $7,100–$10,200 | $6,600–$9,200 | $8,000–$11,400 |
| 1,800–2,500 sq ft | $6,500–$9,000 | $7,700–$11,000 | $7,300–$10,100 | $8,600–$12,300 |
| 2,500–3,500 sq ft | $7,400–$10,400 | $8,600–$12,400 | $8,300–$11,600 | $9,600–$13,900 |
| 3,500+ sq ft | $8,800–$12,800 | $10,000–$14,800 | $10,600–$15,000 | $11,800–$17,000 |
Installed prices: equipment, labor and permit. Where you land inside a range depends on the load calculation for your home, insulation, ductwork and the accessories you choose.
What moves your price
- Size of the system. We size from a load calculation of your actual home: square footage, insulation, windows and duct condition. Right-sized systems cost less to run every month.
- Straight AC or heat pump. A heat pump adds about $1,200–$2,000 and also heats the home.
- Efficiency. Higher-efficiency equipment costs more to buy and less to run every month.
- Insulation, ductwork and accessories. Where you land inside a range depends on these, and on the accessories you choose.
What brings it down
- Utility rebates. Duke Energy, OUC and KUA pay rebates on qualifying systems, and we file the paperwork. See the 2026 amounts.
- Seasonal offers. Carrier Cool Cash rebates and trade-in credits run at set times of year. See current offers.
- Special financing. Available, with approved credit.
- Repair, if repair is right. If one part failed on a younger system, we will tell you. Here is the math we use.
Good questions. Straight answers.
How much is a new AC for a 2,000 sq ft house?+
For a 1,800–2,500 sq ft home, a standard central AC runs $6,500–$9,000 installed, and a heat pump $7,700–$11,000. Where you land depends on efficiency, ductwork and access.
Does the price include installation and the permit?+
Yes. Every range on this page is an installed price: equipment, labor and permit. You get the exact number in writing before any work starts.
How much more is a heat pump than a straight AC?+
About $1,200–$2,000 more installed, for the same home size. A heat pump also heats your home on cool Florida nights.
Can I get my exact number without a visit?+
You can get your range in about sixty seconds on our price calculator, with five questions and no email. The exact number needs a measured visit, because sizing depends on your home, not just square footage.
Are there rebates that lower the price?+
Often. Duke Energy, OUC and KUA pay rebates on qualifying systems, and Carrier runs seasonal Cool Cash offers. We file the utility paperwork for you. Special financing is available, with approved credit.
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