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2.5 Ton HVAC System Replacement Cost in the NeighborPrices database

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The cost of a 2.5 ton HVAC system replacement typically ranges from $1,800 to $19,000, with most homeowners paying around $8,915. Half of reported projects fall between $5,925 and $14,125, giving you a sense of what similar replacements have cost in your area. Prices vary significantly based on your specific situation, so getting quotes from local contractors will help you understand what to expect for your home.

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Price distribution
Median $8,915.00 · typical $5,925.00–$14,125.00
$8,915.00
$1,800.00
$19,000.00

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

Most jobs land between $2,700.00 and $17,500.00 (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 8, 2026.

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$3,800.00
Phoenix, AZ · 6 days ago

Upgraded to a 2.5 ton AC unit including labor and a boom truck for in 2021.

$7,500.00
Syracuse, NY · 7 days ago

Got a quote for $7.5-8k to replace a 2 or 2.5 ton AC unit including new ductwork running into the attic.

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Baton Rouge, LA · 7 days ago

"Paid around for a 2.5 ton Bryant HVAC system replacement last June."

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