HVAC System Replacement Cost in San Diego, CA

In San Diego, CA, hvac system replacement costs range from $5,700 to $16,500 based on recent reports. Most homeowners pay around $7,600, with half of projects falling between $6,600 and $9,125.

Price distribution

Median $7,600.00 · typical $6,600.00–$9,125.00

$7,600.00

$5,700.00

$16,500.00

Shaded band: middle 50% of reports (25th–75th percentile). Median tick in teal.

Most jobs land between $5,875.00 and $14,750.00 (5th–95th percentile). Ignoring 1 outlier below and 1 above.

Based on reports from Apr 2026 (first entries this month).

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Data last updated Apr 7, 2026.

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$6,400.00

7 days ago

2.5 Ton HVAC System Replacement

Installed a 2.5-ton, 14 SEER Ameristar system for a 1300 sq ft home.

$9,500.00

7 days ago

AC And Furnace Replacement

Got a full 5 ton A/C with 18 SEER variable speed Trane and Trane furnace installed for.

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7 days ago

"Got a Rheem 14.5 seer 4 ton system and a 75k BTU furnace replacement for 5.7k including the permit. The unit works well for a 1800 sq ft home with high ceilings."

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