We Believe Air Conditioning Pricing Should Be an Open Book

No Sales Pressure. Standardized Pricing. The Right Options For You.

How much will it Cost to Replace your Air Conditioner?

We know that shopping for a new Air Conditioner can be daunting. It has become more and more complicated with new technology, energy rebates, more difficult installation requirements, efficiency ratings and operating cost, warranties, factory rebates, etc. It's enough to make your head hurt!

It can be worse than that though.  Some contractors use deceptive marketing schemes to get the phones to ring. However, common sense tells us that offers such as a free air conditioner with the purchase of a furnace are just sales gimmicks. Their cost is always buried in the price. We all want to save money when making a major purchase but shell games should be a warning sign.

That's why at Watkins you can look at our price book. Our pricing is standardized and all the options are laid on the table for you. We believe that you should be the one to choose which air conditioning system is right for your family.

The Watkins Way of Pricing:

  • No Pressure

    We believe it's wrong that anyone would dread an in-home estimate. We will never pressure you to spend more than you can afford or to "buy now."

  • No Pressure

    We believe it's wrong that anyone would dread an in-home estimate. We will never pressure you to spend more than you can afford or to "buy now."

  • No Pressure

    We believe it's wrong that anyone would dread an in-home estimate. We will never pressure you to spend more than you can afford or to "buy now."

  • Design by an experienced technician

    Many air conditioning contractors use high-pressure salesmen with more training on “overcoming price objections” than on solving comfort and airflow problems. Our technicians have the experience needed to identify and solve complex comfort issues.

  • Design by an experienced technician

    Many air conditioning contractors use high-pressure salesmen with more training on “overcoming price objections” than on solving comfort and airflow problems. Our technicians have the experience needed to identify and solve complex comfort issues.

  • Design by an experienced technician

    Many air conditioning contractors use high-pressure salesmen with more training on “overcoming price objections” than on solving comfort and airflow problems. Our technicians have the experience needed to identify and solve complex comfort issues.

  • Open Book Pricing

    Our pricing is standardized; all the options are laid on the table for you. We believe that you should be the one to choose which air conditioning system is right for your family.

  • Open Book Pricing

    You can look at our price book. Our pricing is standardized; all the options are laid on the table for you. We believe that you should be the one to choose which air conditioning system is right for your family.

  • Open Book Pricing

    You can look at our price book. Our pricing is standardized; all the options are laid on the table for you. We believe that you should be the one to choose which air conditioning system is right for your family.

Watkins is our one & only HVAC company!

"Over the years, we have used other companies for our heating & air needs. More & more we started seeing your trucks & heard good things about Watkins so we decided to give you guys a try. From the beginning, your company reps did what they said they would do in a respectful & professional manner. The installers definitely earn their money! It is very apparent that Watkins trains their employees well & work as a team. Watkins is definitely a step above the rest! THANK YOU!"

Justice from Dayton, OH

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Air Conditioner pricing:

The following price examples are simply here to help you budget. Actual pricing may be lower as this does not include utility rebates or factory promotions.

This standard installed pricing includes the indoor evaporator coil, but does not include ductwork modifications or indoor air quality options, some of which may be required based on your application. Our technicians will clearly lay out any required or optional modifications and how that may impact the price of your system.

Read our article on the Pros and Cons of replacing just the A/C versus the full HVAC system.

Trane air conditioner XV20i with coil
Small home (800 sqft) $9,500 $5,900 $4,800
Medium home (2,500 sqft) $10,100 $6,500 $4,700
Large Home (4,500 sqft) $12,800 $7,900 $6,000

Full System pricing
(Air conditioner with Gas Furnace):

trane furnace and air conditioner
Small home (800 sqft) $15,500 $10,900 $7,800
Medium home (2,500 sqft) $16,500 $12,100 $8,200
Large Home (4,500 sqft) $18,500 $13,750 $10,500

As you can see, we have a lot of options. Our size gives us the buying power and efficiency to be very competitive, even on budget models. Our experience gives us the expertise to work with latest high-tech cooling systems. These rough estimates may not meet the requirements of your home. For a customized, free, no-pressure proposal, call us to schedule an in-home estimate. An experienced technician can design a system to address the unique needs of your home and fully explain your options in plain English.

Replacing you Air Conditioner should be a relief.
With Watkins, here's how it works:

  • Schedule an appointment

    We will send out a Comfort Specialist to your home. On your schedule (evenings & Saturdays too).

  • Learn everything you need to know

    We will take as much time as you need to become a well-informed buyer. This process could take from 45 minutes to a couple hours, but that's completely up to you.

  • Install the right system for you

    With Watkins, you get your system installed with no shortcuts. We perform a thorough start-up to ensure your system lasts as long as it possibly can.

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What can it cost you if you choose the wrong HVAC company?

We know you may find the same system for less money. However, it's important to know that cheaper up-front pricing does not mean that you're getting a better deal. HOW your air conditioner is installed matters.

Today's air conditioner systems are not appliances you can simply un-box and plug in. The efficiency, comfort, and reliability almost entirely depends on the way it's installed. It's not what you buy, but who installs it that matters most.

At Watkins, we don't cut corners. A poor installation will compromise you system's reliability and could shorten its lifespan to less than five years! Not every installation is the same. That's why we commit to:

  • No Shortcuts

    The materials and processes that we use insure quality on the entire project. From better insulation on refrigerant lines to sealed combustion venting. Some companies may offer the same TRANE equipment but take shortcuts on all the supporting components.

  • No Shortcuts

    The materials and processes that we use insure quality on the entire project. From better insulation on refrigerant lines to sealed combustion venting. Some companies may offer the same TRANE equipment but take shortcuts on all the supporting components.

  • Thorough Startup

    Without precise startup adjustments, your new system could be as much as 30% less efficient than advertised. Many installers in this industry do not have the training or time to perform a proper startup and checkout procedure.

  • Thorough Startup

    Without precise startup adjustments, your new system could be as much as 30% less efficient than advertised. Many installers in this industry do not have the training or time to perform a proper startup and checkout procedure.

  • Lifetime Support

    We are not in the business of simply "moving boxes." We have a very competent, responsive, and friendly service department standing ready to service your system for the long haul.

  • Lifetime Support

    We are not in the business of simply "moving boxes." We have a very competent, responsive, and friendly service department standing ready to service your system for the long haul.

  • Experienced, Trained Installers

    In addition to our rigorous in-house training program, our installers are well-paid, loyal employees who log many hours in factory training to stay in sync with new technologies.

  • Experienced, Trained Installers

    In addition to our rigorous in-house training program, our installers are well-paid, loyal employees who log many hours in factory training to stay in sync with new technologies.

Why choose Watkins to install your new central air conditioner?

Many homeowners faced with purchasing a new HVAC system dread the sales call process, and rightfully so. You shouldn't have to worry or stress about buying the wrong system for your home. You deserve a customized system that fits your needs - not those of your HVAC company.

With Watkins Heating & Cooling, our system designers work with you to educate you on your options and to put you in control. Have the confidence to make a smart decision and get back to living your life.

  • Peace of Mind

    Shopping for a system has become complicated with many new factors that affect your Total Cost (initial investment + future repairs + energy usage). We will take as much time as necessary to ensure you have the information you need to make an informed buying decision. 

     
  • No Shortcuts

    A home comfort system is not just a furnace and an air conditioner, it’s an installed system with many other components. Some companies may offer the same Trane equipment but shortcut on all the supporting materials. We understand that a poor installation will compromise your system’s reliability, and could shorten its lifespan to less than five years!

  • Buy It Back Guarantee

    A modern HVAC system is not an appliance you can simply un-box and plug in. The efficiency, comfort, and reliability depends almost entirely on the way it’s installed. It’s not what you buy, but who installs it that matters most. At Watkins, we stand behind our products and our service. If you're not satisfied, we'll buy it back. Guaranteed.