Tri-Cities HVAC QuotesKennewick / Pasco / Richland
Tri-Cities, WA

AC Installation

New central air sized to the actual load rather than to whatever was there before.

$5,500 - $11,000Typical Tri-Cities range
Up to 3Competing local bids
$0Cost to you, ever
SeasonYear-round, busiest in spring

What the job actually involves

Washington sits in the Department of Energy North region, where the current federal minimum for a new split-system air conditioner is 13.4 SEER2. Anything installed new in 2026 uses a low-GWP refrigerant such as R-454B or R-32 rather than R-410A. The most important variable is still sizing. An oversized unit cools fast, shuts off before it removes humidity or evens out the house, and wears itself out cycling.

What moves the price

  • Equipment tier and efficiency rating
  • Whether existing ductwork and venting can be reused
  • Access to the furnace, whether it is a closet, attic, or crawlspace
  • Emergency or after-hours timing, which carries a premium

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