installing central AC -- cost

Jessica · 2004-07-09T16:31:40+00:00

Hi, We are thinking about buying a house that we really like -- but it hasno central AC. I'm trying to get a sense about how much it could costto install a central AC in that house. It's a 3 year old colonialhouse (I don't know why on earth a house this young would not havecentral AC!). It has baseboard heat, so I guess the ducts are not inplace. It has 2 floors, about 2650 sqaure feet of living space.We can't really call in some contractors to do an estimate, becauseit's not our house yet. But before we make a decision to buy it, wereally need to get a sense on how much a central AC is going to costus.Any information is greatly appreciated! Jessica

Jul 09, 2004 22 Replies

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Edwin Pawlowski 22 years ago

I'm in a similar climate to you. In a new home I'd probably put in central. In an existing home with no ducts (like mine) I'd not bother with the expense. I have a couple of window shakers for the few days we need AC. So far this year the bedroom has been on maybe five nights, the rest of the house not at all. Middle of July and I closed some windows tonight as it is too cool! Ed snipped-for-privacy@snet.net

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Maryjoe 22 years ago

Whatever you do. don't buy from Sears, they have a few contractors and in the end you'll regret it as I did.

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Jeff Cochran 22 years ago

Locally, HVAC contractors will happily estimate systems for homes you don't yet own. Have you called any?

Jeff

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