Weekly Data Update
Monday, October 5, 2026
276 real homeowner quotes · 33 states · +90 since Sep 28
What moved
| Now | Was | Change | Quotes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin systems | $5,150/ton | $3,800/ton | +35.5% | 15 |
| Ruud systems | $3,820/ton | $3,067/ton | +24.6% | 7 |
| Lennox systems | $4,281/ton | $3,660/ton | +17.0% | 20 |
| Single-stage equipment | $3,979/ton | $3,460/ton | +15.0% | 38 |
| NJ full systems | $13,900 | $12,095 | +14.9% | 29 |
| Carrier systems | $5,196/ton | $4,592/ton | +13.2% | 35 |
| PA full systems | $15,166 | $13,935 | +8.8% | 16 |
| American Standard systems | $3,781/ton | $3,550/ton | +6.5% | 18 |
| Two-stage equipment | $4,533/ton | $4,288/ton | +5.7% | 21 |
| Bryant systems | $5,043/ton | $5,072/ton | −0.6% | 13 |
| CA full systems | $13,671 | $13,747 | −0.5% | 28 |
Does a higher efficiency rating cost more?
Weak relationship, sample size 74
Does a bigger system cost more?
No relationship, sample size 183 · was weak
Is a bigger system cheaper per ton?
Moderate relationship, sample size 183 · was weak
Does the brand on the box change the price?
Does a ductless system get cheaper per head as you add heads?
Does variable-capacity equipment cost more?
Weak relationship, sample size 112 · was moderate
Does a longer equipment list cost more?
No relationship, sample size 172
Does the state change the price?
Same size, different price
The commonest system size holds 58 quotes, from $8,350 to $22,850. The priciest is 2.7× the cheapest.
Computed from real homeowner quotes only. A group shows once it holds 5; highlighted bars are the ones that changed or are new this week. "Median" is the middle quote. No contractor is ever named. Today's figures, live, are on Analytics.
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