Install Central A/C Cost in Columbus, IN in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Columbus, IN cost between $3,700 and $12,000. The typical price is $6,500.
Central AC alone, reusing the existing furnace and ductwork.
Labour and materials in Columbus run about 3% below 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 Columbus, IN
Businesses listed on Google near Columbus, IN. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air
4.9(2,996 reviews)
920 Repp Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing
4.8(1,726 reviews)
4470 Middle Rd, Columbus, IN 47203
Reliable Comfort Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing
4.9(1,191 reviews)
236 California St, Columbus, IN 47201
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.8(1,253 reviews)
4660 Progress Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Advantage Heating and Air Conditioning Repair
4.9(897 reviews)
2040 Cottage Ave Ste A, Columbus, IN 47201
Johnson Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
4.9(488 reviews)
825 Washington St Ste 2E, Columbus, IN 47201