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Augusta, Georgia: HVAC Replacement Cost Calculator

Most Augusta homeowners spend between $4,000 and $7,500 to replace a central air conditioner, while a heat pump that handles both cooling and heating runs $6,000 to $12,000 installed. Replacing a full split system — new AC and new gas furnace at the same time — typically lands between $7,500 and $13,000. Labor here runs about 12% below the national average, with local HVAC technicians earning around $27.44 an hour, which keeps installed prices lower than in many metro areas.

Worked example

Take a 1,900-square-foot brick ranch in west Augusta with a 16-year-old AC and a gas furnace in the crawlspace. Because both units are near end of life and share the same ductwork and refrigerant lines, replacing them together makes more sense than doing the AC alone. A standard-efficiency matched system with existing ducts in usable shape would land in the middle of the $7,500 to $13,000 range — call it $9,500 to $10,500. If the homeowner switched to a heat pump instead and abandoned the gas furnace, the job would fall in the $6,000 to $12,000 heat pump range, since Augusta's Zone 3 climate means mild winters where a heat pump rarely struggles.

Frequently asked questions

Is a heat pump or an AC-plus-furnace system better for Augusta?

Augusta sits in climate zone 3, where winters are mild and cooling dominates the year, so a heat pump handles the load well without much backup heat. A heat pump costs $6,000 to $12,000 installed versus $7,500 to $13,000 for a new AC and gas furnace pair. If you already have natural gas service and a furnace with life left in it, replacing just the AC for $4,000 to $7,500 is often the cheaper move.

How much does it cost to replace just the air conditioner in Augusta?

Central AC replacement in Augusta typically runs $4,000 to $7,500 installed, including equipment and labor. The low end reflects a base-efficiency unit swapped into existing ductwork; the high end covers larger tonnage, higher SEER2 ratings, or added work like a new line set or electrical.

What does a gas furnace replacement cost in Augusta?

A gas furnace replacement in Augusta runs $3,500 to $7,000 installed. Because heating demand in this part of Georgia is modest, many homes need only a smaller-capacity furnace, which keeps a lot of jobs near the lower half of that range unless you're upgrading to a two-stage or high-efficiency model.

Are ductless mini splits worth it in Augusta?

Ductless mini splits run $3,500 to $10,000 in Augusta, with the low end covering a single-zone unit for one room and the high end covering multi-zone setups. They're a practical choice for additions, converted garages, bonus rooms over the garage, or older Augusta homes with no existing ductwork, where adding ducts would cost more than the equipment itself.

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