Insiders Price Guide to a New Heating and Cooling System …

High rated air filter: Filter prices cost $500-$3,000 for most homes.

Air purifier: Air purifiers kill the living organisms in the air that an air filter does not remove. They cost $1,400-$2,500.

Coil purifier: A coil purifier or stick light is a small ultraviolet device mounted within a few inches up to 12 inches of the evaporator coil. It stops bacterial growth before it can turn into spores and get air born. Prices range from $300-$1,000.

Heat pump: Most heat pump upgrades cost $1,000-$2,000, plus additional expenses for electrical upgrade or wiring.

Hybrid / Dual fuel: Most hybrid upgrades cost $800-$1,600. Hybrid is all the benefits of the heat pump without the loss of the good heat of a gas furnace.

Dehumidifier and fresh air: Dehumidification can get very expensive, depending on the size, location and fresh air requirements. Prices range from $2,000-$5,000.

Humidifier: The price of adding moisture to the air can vary. A simple bypass may be from $300 and a steam model can be as expensive as $1,500.

Thermostat: Most thermostats cost $100-$600. More expensive controls can be remote capable, programmable, learning or iPhone controllable.

Although all of these numbers and prices are very general, I do hope this article helps you better understand the prices for heating and air conditioning systems, and what to expect when you start going through your comfort system buying process. Remember, a good air conditioner is never seen or noticed. Its the bad ones that you have to constantly adjust to maintain comfort.

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