AC replacement cost in Paradise, NV
Prices last checked October 29, 2026
A new 3 to 4 ton central AC in Paradise 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
- Paradise reports
- 0
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Range shown: central AC only, 3 to 4 ton, installed.
Getting it done in Paradise
- Permits
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention. The county requires a permit to replace any mechanical system. A home AC or furnace replacement under 5 tons is a simple online permit, one permit per appliance. Ask if your quote includes pulling the permit.
- Power company
- NV Energy. NV Energy's PowerShift page (checked Oct 29, 2026) lists free smart thermostats, free home energy assessments, Home Energy Saver offers (AC retrofits, pool pump calibrations and income-qualified AC tune-ups) and free appliance replacement for customers who qualify. We didn't see a standalone AC replacement rebate listed, so ask your contractor and check the Home Energy Saver page.
- Homes here
Paradise is unincorporated Clark County, created in 1950. It holds most of the Strip, the airport and UNLV, plus older neighborhoods east of the Strip. Source
- ZIP codes
- 89109, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89123, 89169
What neighbors paid or were quoted in Paradise
No Paradise reports yet. Published ranges are a start, but real invoices from neighbors are what make this page worth trusting. If you've had this done, it takes a minute to share.
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 Paradise-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 Paradise?
A new 3 to 4 ton central AC in Paradise 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 Paradise?
Clark County Building & Fire Prevention. The county requires a permit to replace any mechanical system. A home AC or furnace replacement under 5 tons is a simple online permit, one permit per appliance. Your contractor usually pulls it, so ask if it's in the quote.
Can I get a rebate on a new AC in Paradise?
Paradise homes are served by NV Energy. NV Energy's PowerShift page (checked Oct 29, 2026) lists free smart thermostats, free home energy assessments, Home Energy Saver offers (AC retrofits, pool pump calibrations and income-qualified AC tune-ups) and free appliance replacement for customers who qualify. We didn't see a standalone AC replacement rebate listed, so ask your contractor and check the Home Energy Saver page.
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.