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| Tonnage | Home Size | SEER2 | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Ton | Under 900 sqft | 15 | $4,200 | $6,800 | $5,500 |
| 2 Ton | 900–1,300 sqft | 15 | $7,500 | $12,000 | $9,750 |
| 2.5 Ton | 1,300–1,700 sqft | 16 | $5,800 | $9,200 | $7,500 |
| 3 Ton | 1,700–2,400 sqft | 16 | $6,500 | $10,500 | $8,500 |
| 3.5 Ton | 2,400–3,000 sqft | 17 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $6,500 |
| 4 Ton | 3,000–3,800 sqft | 18 | $8,500 | $13,500 | $11,000 |
| 5 Ton | 3,800+ sqft | 18 | $10,500 | $16,000+ | $13,250 |
St. Petersburg and all of Pinellas County is served by Duke Energy Florida at $0.14–0.17/kWh. Duke offers up to $1,000 on qualifying heat pump or AC replacement through the Home Energy Improvement (HEI) program. You must complete a free Home Energy Check at duke-energy.com before work begins. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025 and is not available for 2026 installations.
All of Hialeah is served by FPL (Florida Power and Light) at approximately $0.14/kWh. FPL offers a $200 instant rebate on SEER2 15.2+ central AC or heat pump systems, applied as a credit on your contractor invoice at installation. The contractor must be an FPL Participating Independent Contractor (PIC). The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025 and is not available for 2026 installs.
No, ACPrices.com is a free contractor matching platform. We connect Hialeah homeowners with pre-vetted, DBPR-licensed HVAC contractors who perform the actual work. Think of us like Zillow for HVAC: we help you compare options and find the right contractor, but we don’t install or repair HVAC systems directly.
Yes, Miami-Dade County requires a mechanical permit for all AC and heat pump installations. HVHZ product approval is part of that process. All contractors matched through ACPrices.com include the permit and are HVHZ-compliant. Verify any contractor at myfloridalicense.com before signing any contract.
Yes, for most homeowners replacing AC with electric strip heat. Hialeah’s winters are nearly non-existent (average January low: 60°F). Heating savings from a heat pump are minimal. The main advantage is FPL rebate eligibility and improved cooling efficiency over Hialeah’s near-12-month season. Savings: $400–$700/year vs electric strip heat. Heating savings in Hialeah’s Zone 1A climate are modest. FPL’s $200 PIC rebate still applies to qualifying heat pump systems. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025 and is not available for 2026 installs.
Go to myfloridalicense.com and search by name or license number. Look for a current CAC (Certified Air Conditioning) or CMC (Certified Mechanical Contractor) license. All contractors matched through ACPrices.com are pre-verified: we check DBPR status before adding anyone to our network.
