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Is $5,991 to replace AC/condenser with a 2.5 ton 16 SEER2 system a fair price?

Project Details

My wife and I are first-time homeowners. Our AC hasn't been keeping up with the heat, reaching 80F inside when set to 75F. The temperature coming out of the vents is about 70-71F, which seems too high. The current unit is a Lennox 410 2.5 ton that came with the house. We just found out the coil is leaking in the attic and is not repairable. We are hoping to sell this house and move into a larger one in 3-4 years. We are considering this option over just replacing the coil for about $4k, as an extra $2k seems worth it for a new unit and warranty. We also received two more expensive options ($10k and $18k) but are less inclined to consider them given our plans to move.

Quote Details

This quote is for replacing the existing AC system with a new condenser and evaporator coil. The price includes taxes and installation, and comes with a 10-year warranty. - Condenser: 2.5 Ton Up to 16 SEER2 Residential Air Conditioner Condensing Unit (Generic Branding, PA5SAN43000W) - Evaporator Coil: 2.5 Ton Multipoise Cased Evaporator A Coil 17" Wide (R-454B) (Generic Branding, CAAMP3017AMA) - Warranty: 10 years

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Category

HVAC

Price

$5,991

Quote Date

July 30, 2025

Location

Texas

Home Size

1,695 sq ft

Year Built

2013

Brand/model

Generic Branding, PA5SAN43000W

BTU tonnage

2.5 Ton

Efficiency rating

16 SEER2

Fuel type

Electric

Parts warranty

10

System type

Air conditioner

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