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Heating & Cooling · Calgary
Air Conditioner Installation
CA$4,800 – CA$5,520
Benchmark range for your current selection · confirmed with a free site visit
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You'll have an itemized estimate within 24 hours. Nothing is charged, and you can attach photos of your space to sharpen it.
- ✓ 2-year workmanship warranty from BuildRenovate directly
- ✓ Itemized estimate within 24 hours of submitting
- ✓ No payment now — ordering starts your quote, not an invoice
- ✓ BuildRenovate is your general contractor; our subcontractors work under us
- ✓ Typical timeline: 1 week
- ✓ Electrical and mechanical permits apply; included in your spec.
About this project
Installation of a central air conditioning system matched to your existing furnace: outdoor condenser on a pad, indoor evaporator coil, refrigerant lines, electrical disconnect and thermostat integration. Calgary's shoulder season is the cheapest time to buy cooling — this is the winter-booked, spring-installed price.
Where the money goes
Calgary benchmark ranges — your signed spec shows your exact numbers on these same lines.
| Line item | Calgary range |
|---|---|
| Condenser unit (by tonnage) | $1,900–$4,200 |
| Matched evaporator coil | $700–$1,500 |
| Line set & refrigerant charge | $450–$950 |
| Electrical & disconnect | $350–$800 |
| Pad, levelling & mounting | $180–$400 |
| Labour & commissioning | $700–$1,300 |
| Permit & inspection | $150–$300 |
Questions homeowners ask
How much does air conditioning cost in Calgary?
Central air conditioning installed in Calgary costs $4,800–$6,400 for a typical home in 2026, rising to $7,500–$9,500 for larger two-stage systems. Booking in winter usually saves several hundred dollars against June pricing.
Can my furnace handle a new A/C?
Most furnaces under fifteen years old with an ECM blower can. We check blower capacity and plenum size before quoting — if your furnace is close to end of life, replacing both together costs less than doing them a year apart.
Want the full cost breakdown? Read the Heating & Cooling cost guide for Calgary.
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