Install Central A/C Cost in Los Angeles, CA in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Los Angeles, CA cost between $4,500 and $14,500. The typical price is $8,000.
Central AC alone, reusing the existing furnace and ductwork.
Labour and materials in Los Angeles run about 29% 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 Los Angeles, CA
Businesses listed on Google near Los Angeles, CA. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(4,954 reviews)
8599 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
JW Plumbing, Heating and Air
4.8(2,992 reviews)
904 Wall St Ste 203, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Universal Heating & Air
4.8(419 reviews)
2260 Maravilla Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Southwest Heating & Air Conditioning
4.9(361 reviews)
622 Alpine St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
LC Heating & Air Conditioning
5.0(232 reviews)
509 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
West-Hollywood HVAC Installation contractor
5.0(106 reviews)
1480 Blue Jay Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069