Air Conditioning Installation Cost in Ames, IA

What is the cost to Install Air Conditioning in Ames, IA?

Knowing the air conditioning installation in Ames costs is important to being able to effectively plan and budget your project. While there are general nationwide numbers available, they usually do not include local factors that may impact the final price, which may include: local hourly labor wages, materials costs, as well as productivity rates. There may be certain Ames permits required by local state and city laws, which can raise the total cost as well.

Our numbers show that on average in 2014 total air conditioning installation Ames costs have been $2,816.32 to $3,717.50.

To breakdown that number by unit the averages are $2,816.32 to $3,717.50 per unit. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Ames which are typical of air conditioning installation projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to install air conditioning in Ames, IA, as well as any applicable delivery charges.
3. Any applicable project preparation (necessary components, machinery and surface preparation) and cleanup fees.

Please note that our figures do not include:

1. Ames permits required for air conditioning installation projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Ames city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Ames, 50010 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Story county, Iowa.
4. Ames general contractor fees, if used for the project. Such fees usually add another 15% to the total. Using a general contractor is generally not required for Ames air conditioning installation projects.

Air Conditioning Installation Ames Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $378.63 to $408.76 - typical hourly labor costs seen for air conditioning installation Ames projects in 2014.
2. $30.46 to $32.99 - typical costs associated with Ames air conditioning installation projects in 2014. This figure may include fasteners, fittings and mounting hardware, as required.
3. $27.60 to $56.06 - brazing kit, tubing cutter, pipe cutting and threading and pipe wrenches costs, as well as any other necessary equipment and machinery.
4. $2,379.63 to $3,219.69 - Ames retail costs typically seen for 1 units of air conditioning installation.

Use these figures as rough guidelines, in order to do preliminary budgeting. We always recommend contacting several local Ames contractors that specialize in air conditioning installation projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to install air conditioning in Ames. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local companies.