Install Central A/C Cost in Albany, CA in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Albany, CA cost between $4,200 and $13,500. The typical price is $7,500.
Central AC alone, reusing the existing furnace and ductwork.
Labour and materials in Albany run about 20% above the national average. These figures are adjusted for that, so they are not the national average you will find elsewhere.
What drives the price
- System size in tons and efficiency rating
- Heat pump versus furnace plus AC
- Ductwork condition and whether it is replaced
- Electrical or gas line changes
Usually included
- Equipment and refrigerant lines
- Installation, startup and commissioning
- New thermostat
- Haul-away of the old unit
Usually extra
- Duct replacement
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Permits and inspections
HVAC contractors in Albany, CA
Businesses listed on Google near Albany, CA. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.7(3,383 reviews)
3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC
4.9(678 reviews)
1537 S 56th St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
L.J. Kruse Company
4.9(315 reviews)
920 Pardee St, Berkeley, CA 94710
3rdGen Heating & Cooling
5.0(207 reviews)
1230 Fourth St Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94710
Mr. Poppy Air, Electric, and Heating
5.0(146 reviews)
45 Kenyon Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
Fuse Service
4.9(130 reviews)
173 Lakeshore Ct, Richmond, CA 94804