Install Central A/C Cost in Hickory, NC in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Hickory, 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 Hickory run about 8% 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 Hickory, NC
Businesses listed on Google near Hickory, NC. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Anytime Heating Cooling Repair
5.0(2,031 reviews)
2901 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658
Call Dad
4.9(2,124 reviews)
940 Tate Blvd SE Ste 10, Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory Heating And Cooling Repair LLC
4.9(765 reviews)
1529 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Foothills Heating & Air
4.9(454 reviews)
2880 S Hwy 127, Hickory, NC 28602
Eneco Inc. Quality Since 1977
4.8(386 reviews)
331 Highland Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
4.8(372 reviews)
301 10th St NW E105, Conover, NC 28613