The Expo planning ranges below run from $6,500 to $16,500 across the listed 2-ton through 5-ton Comfort and Performance options. Additional installation work can increase the total. Your final price depends on the matched equipment, replacement scope, and conditions at your home.
For a 3-ton replacement, this guide lists $7,500–$9,500 for Comfort and $9,500–$12,000 for Performance. These are budgeting ranges, not a binding quote or a price for every home.
A home’s village or construction year does not tell you the age of its current air conditioner. Check the equipment data plates and installation history, then evaluate condition, repair history, airflow, and comfort before deciding.
Use the table as a starting point for one listed AC system. Confirm whether the written quote includes an outdoor unit and indoor coil, or also a furnace or air handler. A dual-system home requires a separate scope for each system.
On a phone, swipe the table sideways to view both price columns.
| Nominal Size | Comfort Options | Performance Options |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ton | $6,500–$8,000 | $8,500–$10,500 |
| 3 ton | $7,500–$9,500 | $9,500–$12,000 |
| 3.5 ton | $8,500–$10,500 | $10,500–$13,000 |
| 4 ton | $9,000–$11,500 | $11,500–$14,000 |
| 5 ton | $10,500–$13,500 | $13,500–$16,500 |
Ranges retained from Expo’s supplied price table. Confirm the current equipment package and included labor, disposal, permits, taxes, and accessories in the written estimate. Ductwork, electrical changes, lineset work, and difficult access can change the price.
Size comes from your home’s cooling load. Do not choose tonnage from square footage alone. Ask for a load calculation and an airflow evaluation before equipment selection.
Compare equivalent quotes. A lower total may exclude work included by another contractor. Ask for model numbers, included work, exclusions, warranties, and the approval process for additional charges. Read how to compare HVAC quotes fairly .
Compare equipment features and the matched-system rating alongside installation quality. A series name does not guarantee the same efficiency for every size and indoor equipment combination.
Carrier describes this model as a single-stage air conditioner with efficiency up to 16.5 SEER2. It can suit homeowners prioritizing initial cost and straightforward cooling.
Carrier describes this model as a two-stage air conditioner with efficiency up to 18 SEER2 and enhanced humidity control. Its comfort benefits depend on correct sizing, compatible indoor equipment, controls, and airflow setup.
A replacement may reduce cooling energy use, but there is no fixed monthly saving for every Woodlands home. The old system’s condition, the replacement matchup, cooling hours, electricity rate, thermostat settings, duct leakage, and installation quality all affect the result.
Your whole electric bill includes other appliances and loads. Use an estimate of the cooling portion rather than assuming that all electricity spending will fall by the same percentage. Legacy SEER and SEER2 use different test procedures; a simple ratio of those labels is not a household bill forecast.
If an upgraded option costs $2,000 more and a home-specific analysis estimates $200 in annual cooling savings, simple energy-only payback is 10 years: $2,000 ÷ $200.
These figures are a math example, not a prediction for your home. This calculation excludes financing costs, future rate changes, maintenance, and the value of comfort improvements.
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Confirm warranty terms for the equipment you buy. Carrier coverage can depend on equipment eligibility, timely registration, the selected warranty option, and dealer participation. Parts and labor coverage differ. Ask for written terms and registration confirmation rather than assuming every installation has the same warranty.
Financing, including 0% options on qualifying systems, is available subject to credit approval and program terms. Compare the lender’s APR, repayment period, payment amount, fees, and promotional conditions before signing.
Financing changes the payment schedule. It does not establish what your electric bill will save. Review the equipment quote and the lender’s agreement separately.
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The Expo planning ranges in this guide run from $6,500 to $16,500 across the listed 2-ton through 5-ton options. For a 3-ton system, the listed Comfort range is $7,500–$9,500 and the Performance range is $9,500–$12,000. Additional work can increase the total. A written in-home estimate confirms equipment, scope, and final price.
Do not assume it does. Ask whether the quote includes the outdoor unit and indoor coil only, or also a furnace or air handler. The written equipment list and installation scope determine what is included.
Use a load calculation for your specific home, along with an airflow and duct evaluation. Square footage, the village name, and the size of the old unit are not enough to choose the replacement size.
Not automatically. Ductwork should be evaluated for condition, leakage, sizing, and airflow. Repair, sealing, modification, or replacement should follow the findings rather than the age of the neighborhood alone.
Yes. Expo serves The Woodlands and nearby communities from two Spring-area locations. Riley Fuzzel Rd is at 1827 Riley Fuzzel Rd Suite C, Spring, TX 77386. Wied Rd is at 19507 Wied Rd Suite B, Spring, TX 77388. Call 832-479-2727 for SpringACService.com service requests.
Financing, including 0% options on qualifying systems, is available subject to credit approval and program terms. Confirm the APR, repayment period, payment amount, fees, and promotional conditions in the lender’s agreement before signing.
Many standard residential replacements can be completed in one day. Equipment access, the number of systems, duct or electrical work, and the installation scope can change the schedule. Confirm the planned date and duration in your estimate.
No. Savings depend on the old system, the matched replacement system, cooling use, electricity rate, thermostat settings, ductwork, and installation quality. Ask for an estimate with stated assumptions rather than a guaranteed monthly dollar saving.
The Woodlands is a service area. Both physical business locations below are in Spring.
1827 Riley Fuzzel Rd Suite C, Spring, TX 77386
Serving The Woodlands, Spring, Harmony, Benders Landing, Legends Ranch, and nearby communities.
19507 Wied Rd Suite B, Spring, TX 77388
Supporting service in Spring, The Woodlands, Klein, Champion Forest, Vintage Park, Tomball, Cypress, and nearby communities.
Bring your existing quote, indoor and outdoor model numbers, and comfort concerns. Expo can help you compare repair and replacement options for your Woodlands home.
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