What should I expect to pay for a new 3-ton AC unit

Tree fiddy, of course

I had to replace the system in my vacation house which is 1000 sq ft, two story. It was $4500. I think it was as 3 ton system. The Seer rating is important.

I really have no idea what a "1-ton return" means...so you should probably check into that.

also, the quality of the installation makes a ton of difference, so chose someone who is going to do a decent job.

gotta also figure out how much work they will have to do in order to come up with what is a fair price. a few things that make a lot of difference:

- is the evaporator unit in the attic or in a closet.

- if in the attic, will the unit fit through the entry?

- will ductwork need replacing?

- is the copper reusable?

I know you don't have the answers to all of these questions, but that is why a firm quote is difficult.

I know a 3-ton Goodman 14 seer heat pump and air handler is roughly $2000. That is just equipment, not installed.

Depending if they can use the same copper lines the labor should be around $1,500-$1,800
A new 3 ton unit with air handler is around 2,500
depending on brand. I just got a new one ( RUDD ) and did 95% of the work myself including running new copper lines.
Anything under $4,500 is about the norm to have it installed.

Meajeaux posted up a online place that had some great prices

$2700 is what I paid for a RUUD installed. Licensed installer doing side work and a neighborhood hero to many of us.