Install Central A/C Cost in Sterling, VA in 2026
Most Install Central A/C projects in Sterling, VA cost between $3,800 and $12,000. The typical price is $7,000.
Central AC alone, reusing the existing furnace and ductwork.
Sterling prices track the national average closely. Costs here are close enough to the national picture that the adjustment barely moves the number.
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 Sterling, VA
Businesses listed on Google near Sterling, VA. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
4.9(3,096 reviews)
104 Carpenter Dr Ste D, Sterling, VA 20164
Meade's Heating and Air
5.0(1,700 reviews)
45975 Nokes Blvd Ste 100, Sterling, VA 20166
Falcon Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing
4.9(1,967 reviews)
42731 Trade W Dr Ste 300, Sterling, VA 20166
John Nugent & Sons
4.8(1,907 reviews)
45921 Maries Rd, Sterling, VA 20166
Donmar Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9(1,210 reviews)
22900 Shaw Rd #105, Sterling, VA 20166
Air Treatment Heating & Cooling
5.0(946 reviews)
22560 Glenn Dr #114, Sterling, VA 20164