New air conditioners · Free written estimate
AC Replacement in Cumming, GASized for your home.
Short answerA new air conditioner installed in Cumming typically costs $5,500 to $14,500 with a matched indoor coil, depending on size, efficiency (SEER2) and whether it is single-stage, two-stage or variable-speed. We do a load calculation, then send a free written estimate with Good, Better and Best options. Most replacements take one day.
New AC facts
- Installed price
- $5,500 – $14,500
- Efficiency
- 14.3 to 20+ SEER2
- Install time
- Usually 1 day
- Parts warranty
- 10 years, registered
- Labor warranty
- 1 year
- Financing
- 0% APR options
Good, Better, Best: what changes
Your estimate shows three options with model numbers, warranty and monthly payment for each.
Good
- Efficiency14.3 – 15 SEER2
- CoolingSingle-stage
- Best forLowest upfront price
Dependable cooling, matched coil, same warranty registration.
Better
- Efficiency16 – 17 SEER2
- CoolingTwo-stage
- Best forComfort and humidity
Runs on low most of the day: quieter, longer cycles that pull more moisture out.
Best
- Efficiency18 – 20+ SEER2
- CoolingVariable-speed
- Best forLowest bills, quietest
Matches output to the load minute by minute. The best humidity control.
Signs it may be time
- 12 years or olderMost air conditioners here last 12 to 15 years, longer with yearly maintenance.
- R-22 refrigerantSystems from before 2010 often use R-22, which is no longer made. Recharging it is expensive.
- Repairs adding upTwo or more repair calls in a season, or a coil or compressor failure on an older unit.
- Humidity and hot roomsA clammy house or upstairs rooms that never cool down.
- Furnace is old tooReplacing both together saves labor and gives you a matched system.
What is included
- Load calculationWe size the system from your home, not from the old unit's label.
- Outdoor unit and matched coilReplacing both keeps the efficiency rating and the warranty valid.
- Line set, pad and electricalRefrigerant lines flushed or replaced as needed, new disconnect and whip.
- Permit and inspectionWe pull the permit and handle the county inspection.
- Startup and testingVacuum, charge, airflow and temperature drop checked and recorded.
- Removal and warrantyOld equipment hauled away, 10-year parts warranty registered, 1 year of labor.
What moves the price
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Size (tons) | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Efficiency (SEER2) | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Single, two-stage or variable-speed | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Duct changes, if needed | $500 – $4,000 |
| Smart thermostat, optional | $250 – $600 |
Your estimate lists each of these separately, so nothing is hidden.
From estimate to cool house
- Home visitWe measure, check ducts and electrical, and answer questions.
- Estimate on your phoneGood, Better and Best with prices and monthly payments.
- Approve onlinePick an option and sign when ready. No pressure.
- Install dayUsually one day, then we walk you through the new system.
Questions we hear
How much does a new AC cost in Cumming, GA?
Most AC replacements we install run $5,500 to $14,500 with a matched indoor coil, including removal, permit and startup.
Should I replace just the outdoor unit?
We almost always replace the outdoor unit and the indoor coil together. A mismatched pair loses efficiency and can affect the warranty.
How long does AC replacement take?
Most replacements are done in one day. Jobs with duct changes can take two.
What size AC do I need?
It depends on the house, not just square footage: insulation, windows, sun exposure and ducts all matter. We do a load calculation on every estimate.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing with 0% APR plans is available, subject to credit approval. Each option on your estimate shows the monthly payment next to the pay-in-full price.
What warranty comes with a new AC?
The manufacturer's 10-year limited parts warranty, which we register for you, plus our 1-year labor warranty.
Prices and details reviewed November 2026.
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Free written estimate. Good, Better and Best side by side, with 0% APR financing options.