AC replacement cost in Boulder City, NV
Prices last checked October 29, 2026
A new 3 to 4 ton central AC in Boulder City typically costs $4,200 to $13,500 installed, and most jobs land near $7,800. Those are valley-wide numbers. A full system with a furnace or heat pump costs more.
- Low end
- $4,200
- Typical
- $7,800
- High end
- $13,500
- Boulder City reports
- 0
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Range shown: central AC only, 3 to 4 ton, installed.
Getting it done in Boulder City
- Permits
- Boulder City Community Development. An HVAC replacement is an express permit with no plans needed. For an emergency swap, the application is due by the next business day. Ask if your quote includes pulling the permit.
- Power company
- Boulder City Utilities. Boulder City runs its own power and posts its own AC rebates: $400 for a 16 SEER central AC, $900 at 18 SEER and $1,600 at 20+, with heat pumps paying more. You need a contractor install replacing a unit under 15 SEER, a finaled permit, and to apply within 90 days. First come, first served.
- Homes here
Boulder City was built in 1931 to house Hoover Dam workers, and a growth ordinance caps new home construction at 120 a year. Source
- ZIP codes
- 89005
What neighbors paid or were quoted in Boulder City
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Plus 3 reports from elsewhere in the valley on the valley-wide page.
Published price ranges
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central AC only (3 to 4 ton)HVAC Project Cost, Las Vegas guide, Jun 2026 | $4,200 | $7,800 | $13,500 |
| AC plus gas furnace (full system)HVAC Project Cost, Las Vegas guide, Jun 2026 | $5,400 | $9,700 | $15,500 |
| Heat pump (full replacement)HVAC Project Cost, Las Vegas guide, Jun 2026 | $5,800 | $10,700 | $16,200 |
| Mini-split (1 to 2 zones)HVAC Project Cost, Las Vegas guide, Jun 2026 | $3,200 | $5,500 | $8,500 |
| Central AC replacement, overall rangeAmbient Edge (Las Vegas HVAC company), Apr 2026 | $3,000 | $10,000 |
From Las Vegas valley contractors and cost guides, not invoices. Where a source has no date we say so. The low end in the summary uses the HVAC Project Cost range since it breaks prices out by system type; Ambient Edge's wider range starts lower. None of these are Boulder City-only numbers yet.
What these prices cover: installed, meaning equipment, labor, pad, refrigerant lines, electrical hookup, permit and haul-away. Ducts, a crane for roof units and a new thermostat are often extra. What's actually in a quote
What moves the price
- Size. Most Las Vegas homes run 3 to 5 tons. Bigger costs more, and too big cools worse, so ask for a load calculation instead of just matching your old unit.
- Efficiency. Higher SEER2 costs more upfront and less every summer after. With Vegas power bills, that math tends to work out faster than in milder places.
- AC only or the whole system. Swapping just the outdoor unit is cheaper, but pairing new and old parts can hurt efficiency and limit the warranty.
- Ducts. Leaky or undersized ducts can add a lot. Check if duct work is in the quote or quietly left out.
- Roof units. If yours sits on the roof, a crane or extra labor may be in the price.
- Labor warranty. Two quotes with the same equipment can be thousands apart because one covers labor for 10 years and the other for 1.
Ask these before you sign
- Did you do a load calculation, or are you matching my old size?
- What are the exact model numbers, outside and inside?
- Is the permit, pad, thermostat, haul-away and duct work included?
- How long is the labor warranty, not just parts?
- Does this unit qualify for a rebate, and who files it?
Common questions
How much does a new AC cost in Boulder City?
A new 3 to 4 ton central AC in Boulder City typically costs $4,200 to $13,500 installed, and most jobs land near $7,800. Those are valley-wide numbers. A full system with a furnace or heat pump costs more.
Who issues AC replacement permits in Boulder City?
Boulder City Community Development. An HVAC replacement is an express permit with no plans needed. For an emergency swap, the application is due by the next business day. Your contractor usually pulls it, so ask if it's in the quote.
Can I get a rebate on a new AC in Boulder City?
Boulder City homes are served by Boulder City Utilities. Boulder City runs its own power and posts its own AC rebates: $400 for a 16 SEER central AC, $900 at 18 SEER and $1,600 at 20+, with heat pumps paying more. You need a contractor install replacing a unit under 15 SEER, a finaled permit, and to apply within 90 days. First come, first served.
What size AC does a Las Vegas home need?
Most Las Vegas homes use 3 to 5 ton systems. The right size depends on square footage, insulation, windows and sun exposure, so a contractor should do a load calculation instead of matching your old unit.