Install Central A/C Cost in Chapel Hill, NC in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Chapel Hill, NC cost between $3,600 and $11,500. The typical price is $6,500.
Central AC alone, reusing the existing furnace and ductwork.
Labour and materials in Chapel Hill run about 6% 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 Chapel Hill, NC
Businesses listed on Google near Chapel Hill, NC. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Boer Brothers Heating & Cooling
4.9(1,335 reviews)
630 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bud Matthews Services
4.8(788 reviews)
545 Old Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Warren-Hay Mechanical
4.8(421 reviews)
214 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Tobacco Road Heating & Air
4.9(250 reviews)
1700 NC-57, Hillsborough, NC 27278
B & T HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(196 reviews)
699 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Maynor Service Company
4.8(108 reviews)
4004 Comfort Ln, Durham, NC 27705