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| Tonnage | Home Size | SEER2 | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Ton | Under 900 sqft | 15 | $4,500 | $7,200 | $5,850 |
| 2 Ton | 900–1,300 sqft | 15 | $5,500 | $8,500 | $7,000 |
| 2.5 Ton | 1,300–1,700 sqft | 16 | $6,500 | $10,000 | $8,250 |
| 3 Ton | 1,700–2,400 sqft | 16 | $7,500 | $11,500 | $9,500 |
| 3.5 Ton | 2,400–3,000 sqft | 17 | $8,500 | $13,000 | $10,750 |
| 4 Ton | 3,000–3,800 sqft | 18 | $9,500 | $14,500 | $12,000 |
| 5 Ton | 3,800+ sqft | 18 | $12,000 | $18,000+ | $15,000 |
Fort Lauderdale homeowners typically pay $7,000–$14,500 fully installed in 2026. The most common 3-ton, 16 SEER2 system averages $5,200–$6,200 by a licensed Duval County contractor, about 10–15% below South Florida pricing due to lower labor costs and a competitive contractor market.
All of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County is served by FPL (Florida Power and Light) at approximately $0.14/kWh. FPL offers a $200 instant rebate on SEER2 15.2+ systems installed by a Participating Independent Contractor (PIC), applied at invoice. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025 and is not available for 2026.
No, ACPrices.com is a free contractor matching platform. We connect Fort Lauderdale 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, Broward 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. Fort Lauderdale’s Zone 1A winters are minimal (average January low: 60°F). Heating demand is near zero. The case for a heat pump is FPL rebate eligibility and combined system efficiency, not heating savings. Savings: $400–$700/year vs electric strip heat. In Fort Lauderdale’s Zone 1A climate, heating savings are minimal. FPL’s $200 PIC rebate applies to qualifying heat pump systems. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025 and is not available for 2026.
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.
